Photos by L.G. Patterson At 15, I started my first real culinary job working for Starbucks in Sonoma County, California. Over the next three years, I worked at several locations around my hometown until I went off to San Francisco for culinary school. I loved working at Starbucks! All the delicious drinks, holiday specials, kind […]
As part of American Heart Month, one local group is urging area residents, especially women, to pay attention to their bodies and know what symptoms can arise. It’s an important message for Martha Tomlin-McCrary, who experienced her own trauma in 1995. After noticing shortness of breath and pain, unlike any pain she had experienced before, […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving back to the community this year. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Safety and Supply at 1319 E. Boone Industrial Drive, you can give blood at the Valentine’s Day Blood Drive. According to the American Red Cross, one single blood donation can save more than one life, and should […]
Valentine’s Day may be over, but the festivities are continuing. Starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, head to Skylark Bookshop at 22 S. Ninth St. for a Valentine’s Puppy Yoga class by Sarah’s Yoga Studio and the Central Missouri Humane Society. Stretch your body with relaxing poses and cute puppy antics. While you learn about yoga, […]
Dance class. Soccer practice. Cross-country practice. Track practice. Softball practice. As a child, my mom kept me busy. I was always on the move, whether it was an after-school activity or practice, or just playing outside. I always had something on the schedule and there was no screen time after school; we didn’t even have […]
Get ahead of flu season this weekend by getting a COVID-19 booster or flu shot. Columbia Public Schools, MU Health Care and Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services are hosting the clinic at Hickman High School from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. The updated bivalent Pfizer booster doses are available for children ages 5 and […]
The 12 Days of Nourish has officially begun, which means you have a chance to enter to win a giveaway each day. On Monday, Nourish Café & Market started the 12 Days of Nourish by giving away one pack of chocolate truffles. Today, Nourish is giving away any latte, while later this week, giveaways include […]
Before the hectic Christmas holiday, soothe your mind with a Winter Solstice Healing Sound Bath at Achieve Balance Chiropractic. The healing session is from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, performed by Sarah Hoover. Let your body attune to the winter solstice through sound using crystal bowls. Let the noise soothe your mind, body and soul to […]
Kingdom Konnections COMO, a nonprofit organization that helps connect, rebuild and strengthen families, is hosting a women’s support group tonight. Head to the Heart of Missouri CASA located at 105 E. Ash. St. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight to build relationships with other women who have overcome obstacles in their lives at the Fix My Crown […]
It is that time of year to start preparing for flu season. Throughout October, MU Health Care is offering drive-thru flu shot events at South Providence Medical Park. The events will offer flu shots to adults and kids 6 months and older from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the month, including Oct. […]
Mental health is an important subject for all ages, and one local resource is waiting to help. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Daniel Boone Regional Library, parents are welcome to bring children who are enrolled in fifth to eighth grade to learn about mental health wellness strategies while engaging in a fun activity aimed […]
People in Columbia are coming together this weekend to provide support, education and awareness about those who are suffering or have suffered a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a stillbirth or the loss of an infant. At 1 p.m. Sunday, anyone is welcome to take part in the Remembering Our Babies walk at 551 E Southhampton […]
This week, anyone is welcome to join instructor Rebecca Maier for a Zumba class at the Activity & Recreation Center. From 8-9 a.m. Thursday, head to the ARC for a judgment-free, fun workout with the Columbia Zumba community. Maier started teaching Zumba in October 2018 while on a weight loss journey to improve her physical […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson With the colder season approaching, it is the perfect time to stock your medicine cabinet with all the supplies needed for holistic cold and flu remedies. It’s also just as important to incorporate immune-boosting foods into your diet to be as preventative as possible. From bone broth to essential oils to […]
The Wellness Way Columbia is hosting a free online and in-person discussion on hormones Tuesday. This event, set for 6 p.m. at 2401 Bernadette Drive, is meant to help those who struggle with unbalanced hormones. This can lead to weight issues, sleep problems, headaches and irritability. While these symptoms are more frequently associated with women, […]
Innate Health and Wellness has partnered with Raw Roots Turmeric for a tasting at the end of this month. From 6-7 p.m. Sept. 28, people are welcome to enjoy some of the turmeric products from Raw Roots, including lemonade, cooking pastes and more. According to WebMD, turmeric, a yellow-orange spice common in Indian, southeast Asian […]
After turning to online life like the rest of the world, Tiger Tot Mommies has returned in-person for the first time in two years. The classes, which meet every third Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at MU Health Care’s South Providence Medical Building, discuss a variety of topics to assist you in caring for your little […]
As I reflect on my nursing career of more than 37 years, I’m honored to have worked alongside so many remarkable women. They have influenced the directions I have taken as a nurse, my drive to give my all in the things I define as important in my life, how I have mothered my children, […]
Anyone interested in a chance to learn about healthy cooking is welcome to attend Truman VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen’s monthly cooking class near the end of August. From11 a.m. to noon Aug. 22, people can attend the cooking class either virtually through VA Video Connect or in-person in the Patient Education Center teaching kitchen at […]
Break out your mat for a fun yoga session that includes puppies! The Atrium on Tenth is hosting a Puppy Yoga session on June 26. Starting at 10 a.m., participants will begin a guided yoga session complete with puppies, complimentary snacks and freshly squeezed juice. At 11 a.m., the space will open to the public […]
