Good morning, Jefferson City.

Lincoln University experts stressed that families can improve their nutrition and food safety by learning to read labels and follow proper preservation methods.

The university will offer hands-on workshops (for all ages) and free newsletters (explaining safe food handling) to help residents make informed choices.

Cailtin Shoults and Zac Timm celebrated their anniversary with an engagement proposal at a Taco Bell on Eastland Drive and Scotthill Woods Drive when Timm staged a car problem and gave her a hot sauce packet reading 'Marry Me!' plus restaurant employees changed the sign for their photos, and Shoults said yes while also announcing her pregnancy.

Jefferson City senior Summer Branch planned to play Division II softball at Washburn but lost her roster spot—she later enrolled a semester early to join the Southeast Missouri Redhawks in Division I, reaching her dream school.

Eagle Watch Photography Presentation

1-5 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover fascinating insights and stunning photographs of eagles with local expert Pat Struempf.

Minecraft Monday

5-6:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Reservations required for laptops — Play Minecraft with friends in a community-friendly environment.

Eagle Photography Discussion

9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the majestic eagles of Cole County through the lens of a passionate local photographer.

Toys for Tots Fundraiser

5-8 p.m. — Big Whiskey's — Show the invite and a portion of your meal will go to charity — Enjoy a meal while supporting local children in need.

Eagle Photography Presentation

9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the art of eagle photography with local expert Pat Struempf.

Murder on the Orient Express

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available — Experience Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery as detective Hercule Poirot solves a deadly crime aboard a trapped luxury train.

Loose Creek Christmas Extravaganza and Pork Burger Sale

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Loose Creek Community Club — All proceeds benefit the Megan Boehm Memorial Scholarship Fund — Enjoy a festive craft show while indulging in delicious pork burgers.

A Convocation of Eagles

1 PM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the fascinating life of eagles with expert insights from a local photographer.

Chess Club

6-7:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in chess with players of all ages and skill levels.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11 AM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Read your favorite book to a trained therapy dog and share your stories with Raina and River.