realtor: Hey Columbia! Be on Broadway tomorrow at 10:45 to welcome Zootoo.com to Columbia on March 19, 2009!
- 03/18/09 03:43 PM
Most Columbia residents know that the Columbia Missouri Humane Society is excited to have won Phase 1 of the ZooToo.com Million Dollar Shelter Makeover. So, Phase 2 here we come! On Thursday, March 19 the Zootoo.com founder and CEO will be in Columbia to interview the CMHS staff and visit the shelter. ZooToo.com representatives will be visiting the 20 shelters that moved onto Phase 2 to interview staff and visit the shelter. On April 7, Zootoo will choose 10 of the 20 shelters to move on to Phase 3 to win the million dollar makeover. Community support is an important … (0 comments)
realtor: Mid-Missouri Home and Garden Show in Columbia Missouri Feb 28 - March 1, 2009
- 02/27/09 02:34 PM
Mid-Missouri Home and Garden Show in Columbia, Missouri February 28 - March 1 They are predicting snow this weekend so why not spend a family afternoon at the Hearnes Center at the annual Mid-Missouri Home and Garden show. I enjoy visiting with the different businesses and community groups. My children enjoy the large amount of free marketing materials they get to pick up. Boone Electric is usually there and each year they give away tree seedlings. We have several planted in the backyard and they are doing great! The show also features Jim Parks, host of HGTV's "New Spaces" on the … (5 comments)
realtor: Children's Birthday Party Ideas in Columbia, Missouri
- 12/29/08 01:15 PM
My family and children are the joy of my life. We have become quite familiar with the birthday party offerings in Columbia. A client and new mom in town asked for some ideas and I'm happy to update this list and share!!!A Musical Birthday! Kindermusik with Brenda Ages newborn to 8, up to 15 childrenChildren under 3 must have adult supervision. $60 for 30 minutes of activities$75 for 45 minutes of activitiesa $25 non-refundable deposit is requiredwith the balance to be paid the day of the partyHeld at your location an empty space --furniture moved to the walls & knick-knacks out of … (1 comments)
realtor: What are you doing New Years Eve in Columbia, Missouri?
- 12/29/08 10:57 AM
What are you doing New Years Eve Columbia? First Night Columbia is mid-Missouri's premiere event! There will be more than 70 performances plus various activities and art events at 15 locations located in the District (downtown Columbia). Tickets are $8 in advance/ $10 at the door. Children under 8 are free. *Tickets will be available at Stamper Commons after 5PM; at the Boone County Government Center and Missouri United Methodist Church after 6PM Children's activities will be located in the Missouri United Methodist Church where they can make a mask, crown and noisemaker. There is also a children's processional at 9:15 … (0 comments)
realtor: Cooking Salmon in the Dishwasher? Anyone?
- 11/01/08 03:22 PM
I'm trying to shake up our dinner menus so I've been spending time on internet sites looking for fresh and new dinner ideas to serve my family. I tried a macaroni puff dish the other day, that didn't go over very well. Even my not picky child liked it. I found this recipe on the web on how to cook Salmon in the dishwasher. Really? Has anyone ever tried this? I would be afraid that the water would get in the foil? Salmon ala Dishwasher Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon Juice from one lemon Salt & pepper Tear off four … (4 comments)
realtor: Current Housing Market Statistics for Columbia, Missouri- Sept/October 2007/2008
- 10/27/08 04:46 PM
I was visiting with one of my sellers the other day about our local market. She had been talking to another person in her neighborhood who also has their home listed. Her neighbor had gone into detail about a conversation they'd had with their agent. A conversation on how in the same month in 2007, 800 houses closed and this month only 140 houses had closed in Columbia. I said, "Ms. Seller, that information isn't correct. Let me pull up the true stats for listings with a Columbia address and then we can talk about it. During the same month in 2007, 125 … (2 comments)
realtor: Tiger Night of Fun October 31, 2008 University of Missouri- Columbia
- 10/27/08 02:47 PM
Friday, October 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A fun night for the kids this Halloween. All activities are free and designed for kids in grade 6 and under. Bring your pirates, princesses and teddy bears for kid's games and goblin treats. Don't forget those trick or treat bags! My kids love this local event. They get to play games to win their prizes (treats) and it is very interactive! Park and enter on the east side of the Hearnes Center. Plan to be there early if you have little ones and plan on waiting in line for a little … (1 comments)
realtor: Columbia Missouri Fall Arts and Crafts Show November 2, 2008
- 10/27/08 02:25 PM
25th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts ShowSunday, Nov. 2, 200811:00 am - 4:00 pmHearnes Center Fieldhouse With over 300 artists, the largest craft show in Central Missouri is held each year at the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Missouri- Columbia. It sneaks up on me every year but is well worth the visit. Many unique and handcrafted items start the holiday shopping season! There is always a line at "opening" time so you may want to arrive early and get near the front. My advice, arrive early and make your way from the front to the … (2 comments)
realtor: Saturday, October 4: 35th Annual Hatton Craft Festival
- 10/03/08 04:33 PM
Celebrate small town charm and perfect weather at the 35th Annual Hatton Craft Festival in Hatton, Missouri. 175+ exhibitors and artists craft festival with dolls, hand-painted chin, paintings, wooden toys, seasion items, local produce and many more. Free wagon rides and three buildings filled with crafts. Lunch will be served. Event sponsored by the Hatton Extenion Club. A hearty welcome to Fall and only 30 minutes from Columbia! Perfect Day Trip!
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realtor: Project GreenCare for Troops: Linking lawn companies with families
- 09/23/08 10:22 AM
When the husband of a friend from our local MOMS Club group was deployed she had two little ones at home and a third on the way. She didn't have family that lived locally but our group does what we can to support each other. We carpooled to school and helped with what we could. One thing we struggled providing was help with yard care. She a two year old in the house and was far along in a pregnancy so trying to spend the afternoon on a riding mower was pretty much impossible. I called so many different organizations trying to locate help and I learned … (0 comments)
realtor: Columbia, Missouri- Heritage Festival 3rd Week in September
- 09/08/08 03:46 PM
The Maplewood Barn Theater and Nifong Park will be location of the annual Heritage Festival during the 3rd week in September, 10am - 5pm. Free and open to the public! Parking is available. The Heritage Festival showcases vendors and artists who demonstrate their skills and trades and sell their creations. In 2004, the event featured an 1859 town, cowboys and their chuck wagons, American Indian tepees and a Lewis & Clark Camp. Great music and entertainment on four stages, crafts, children's activities, storytelling, hay rides, kettle corn and more make this a fun family event. My kids have a blast each year! It is very … (0 comments)
realtor: University of Missouri South Farms Ag. Experiment Station Community Showcase September 27
- 08/13/08 04:11 PM
Mark your calendars because on September 27 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, the mid-Missouri community is invited to the South Farm Showcase sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. "Families with young children have responded with compliments about how much they enjoy the educational activities," said John Poehlmann, AES assistant director. "We offer a glimpse of agriculture that is unique to our community and our faculty and staff do a fantastic job of bringing the complex issues to our visitors, both young and old." Advertised activities include: a … (0 comments)
realtor: Twilight Festival Downtown Columbia, Missouri Thursday June 27
- 06/25/08 06:47 PM
Head to downtown Columbia for the last Twilight Festival of June. From 6:00 - 9:00 pm in "The District" join other Columbia residents as they celebrate the joy of community that makes living in Columbia so special. The District comes alive with street bands, carriage rides, an evening concert series and a Kids´ Camp with hands-on activities for the little ones. Listen to music ranging from jazz to bluegrass to string quartets. Enjoy the talents of local artists exhibiting their wares and giving demonstrations of their technique. Let your kids have fun with the clowns, the chalk art and the crawl-through … (0 comments)
realtor: Moberly Five and Drive: Enjoy a night at the drive-in
- 06/20/08 09:54 AM
One thing we love to do with our children over the summer is to take them on a trip to a drive-in movie theater. In some areas of the country, they are few and far between. We are lucky here in mid-Missouri to have the Moberly Five and Drive which is the only remaining drive-in located in our area. Moberly is located a short 30 minute drive from Columbia. The theater is located at 3000 North Morley, Moberly, MO 65270 and the movie hotline is 660-263-2000. You can also get the movie listings on their website at: http://www.bbtheatres.com/moberlydetails.asp Adults are only … (0 comments)
realtor: Columbia and Boone County Planning and Zoning set meeting to gain input from residents in the Lake of the Woods area
- 04/30/08 07:00 AM
Planning and Zoning meeting to gain input on residents in the Lake of the Woods area. I'm your neighbor and I'm just as curious as you are to see how the new High School is going to effect our "community" The Columbia and Boone County planning and zoning commission are working together to come up with a sub-area plan to guide the change our part of town will experience with the addition of Columbia's third high school. At a 7 p.m. public meeting Thursday, May 1 in the Boone County Commission chambers at the Boone County Government Center, commissions will share information on … (0 comments)
realtor: Reminising on my move to the place I call home; Columbia, Missouri
- 04/29/08 04:29 PM
My husband and I moved to Columbia, Missouri from Flagstaff, Arizona in 1995. He's originally from the Kansas City and I was born in Phoenix and ready for a change. Flagstaff is a progressive community with a firm background of community support. It is also a tourist town located close to the Grand Canyon and also home to Northern Arizona University. After spending years enjoying my acclimation to life in a "smaller" college town, the idea of moving to the metro area of St. Louis or Kansas City had no appeal. So I flew to Missouri with my mom in tow. … (0 comments)
realtor: YouZeum set to Open in Columbia, Missouri on May 1 at 10:00 am
- 04/29/08 03:11 PM
Welcome to the YouZeum! My kids, teachers and friends have been waiting and the time is finally here! On Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 am the long anticipated YouZeum of Columbia, Missouri will OPEN to the public! The YouZeum is destined to improve personal, family and community health by exposing the community and visitors to an engaging approach to health education. Through education and interactive exhibits it will show that achieving and maintaining good health is the key to a happy and productive life. Some of the exhibits include: Cycle Challenge- Ride your bike along this virtual replica of Columbia’s Hinkson … (0 comments)
realtor: Arbor Day Tree Give Away- April 26 in Columbia, Missouri
- 04/14/08 05:40 AM
In celebration of National Arbor Day April 26, the Tree Keeper volunteers will sponsor their annual tree give away at the ARC parking lot at 1701 West Ash Street. The giveaway will be from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, or when quantities are out. The public can select from six types of saplings: bald cypress, pin oak, tulip poplar, Norway spruce, pitch loblolly and redbud. To learn more about the program and the tree giveaway you can visit GoColumbiaMO.com! Get there early, by the time we made it last year, they were all gone! … (1 comments)
realtor: Young Artists' Summer Art Camps sponsored by the Columbia Art League
- 04/01/08 03:58 PM
Apparently there is a theme to my blog lately!! I have put some focus on the variety of activites available for the children in Boone County this summer! I'm a "planner" by nature and it is time to register! I know I'm not the only mom looking for ideas of activites to share with the kids. Do you have a young artist at home who has ever wanted to explore their creativity? If this sounds like the sort of thing your young artist would like to do this summer, then read on and sign them up for the Columbia Art League's Young Artists' Summer Art … (0 comments)
realtor: Just Between Friends Consignment Sale- April 10-13 Columbia, Missouri
- 03/31/08 04:37 PM
Thursday, April 10 - Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 - 7:00 pm Just Between Friends Boone County FairgroundsOff Route 63Columbia, MOhttp://columbia.jbfsale.com/ Just Between Friends is a consignment sale where you can participant as either a buyer or a seller. There is no need to shop overpriced mall and department stores, and no more running from garage sale-to-garage sale. Just Between Friends puts is all under one roof! It is the best in gently used childrens and maternity clothing, as well as baby equipment, nursery and maternity items, outside playground equipment, books, kids movies, shoes and toys, toys, toys! As a consigner, what a great … (0 comments)
Most Columbia residents know that the Columbia Missouri Humane Society is excited to have won Phase 1 of the ZooToo.com Million Dollar Shelter Makeover. So, Phase 2 here we come! 
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