Good morning, Jefferson City.

Families in Jefferson City are invited to a magical princess party today at 1315 Fairgrounds Road hosted by volunteers from the Little Explorers Discovery Center.

Attendees can enjoy meet-and-greet sessions with princes and princesses, photo ops, autographs, and a 10-minute royal medley performance — tickets are $20 with proceeds benefiting local early-childhood education and childcare.

Mid-Missouri residents were shocked after a Boone County woman was charged with animal abuse at her dog breeding operation—Missouri law did not require routine inspections unless complaints were filed.

Students in Lincoln University’s SW 310 Intercultural Communication course volunteered at local agencies—packing buddy packs, assembling wellness kits, and stocking food pantries to support Jefferson City families.

The projects helped prepare thousands of essential items and strengthened the students' intercultural skills.

Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe invite families to join the first tree lighting and Candlelight Tours at the Governor’s Mansion this December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and December 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. — special guests from St. Raymond's Society and donation stations from Toys for Tots support the Mansion on a Mission charity — and the theme is Saint Nicholas: A Season of Giving.

The parking lane on Stadium Boulevard outside Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City will be closed next week for sidewalk repairs with crews working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday + the northbound lane on Myrtle Avenue will be closed for shorter periods on Monday and Wednesday.

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.

Thanksgiving Day Pie Run

8:15 a.m. — Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Multipurpose Building — Registration fees apply — Get ready to race with a choice of 5K or 10K distances to work off those Thanksgiving pies.

Eagle Watching Presentation

9 AM – 5 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the majestic eagles of Cole County with local expert Pat Struempf.

LEGO Block Party

6-7 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy free-building LEGO fun with standard bricks and mini-figures for ages 5-12.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — No reservations needed — Enjoy engaging stories and music for preschoolers ages 3-5.

Eagle Photography Presentation

9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the breathtaking beauty of eagles through the lens of a local photographer.

Ukulele Jam Session

6:15-7:45 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Share tunes and connect with fellow ukulele enthusiasts in a lively musical gathering.

Rhyme Time for Babies

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy music and movement in a special interactive session for babies and their caregivers.