Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
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🏘️ Community
A community garden opened on Lincoln University's campus at 1204 Chestnut Street, offering 14 raised beds free for students and $15 per year for community members.
LU Cooperative Extension’s Native and Specialty Crops Program will provide workshops and plant identification sessions to teach food growing and soil health.
🎓 Education
Lincoln University honored faculty for excellence in teaching + mentorship and community engagement at its awards event today on campus.
The event also celebrated milestone years of service and the retirement of an advisor.
Mikael Epps, a senior at Lincoln University (the first in his family to earn a degree), will graduate in May and plans to pursue culinary school and work as a behavioral support specialist while expanding his catering venture, Eat’s with Kel’s.
He led the campus activities and gospel choir.
🏛️ Government
The Cole County Emergency Management office will soon launch an online form to let residents send storm damage photos after recent tornado scares.
The county approved $750 to add a creator license to its GIS software contract + enhance data collection in rural areas.
🎉 Jefferson City Events
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Cocktail Lab - May Edition
6:30-10 p.m. — Roaming Spirits — Tickets required — Immerse in an interactive mixology experience with craft cocktails and fun science experiments.
MO River Spin Jam
5-10 p.m. — Noren Access with Wilsons Serenity Point — Free entry — Connect and flow while enjoying an evening of fire flow arts by the river.
CMFCAA Backyard BBQ Bash
5:30-9:00 p.m. — The Millbottom — $35 — Celebrate summer's unofficial start with delicious BBQ, games, and a barbecue sauce-making contest.
🏠 Jefferson City Real Estate
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