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Haven't been to the dentist in awhile? Don't let misconceptions keep you from going! DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, break down some of those common myths people like to hide behind and tell us what to expect in that first appointment back in the chair. June 22, 2021 -
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri communication and marketing manager, SETH WOLFMEYER, tells us the feel-good story of a woman in Kahoka, Missouri, who decided to volunteer for the same food panty from which she was receiving assistance. "The people that come to get help with food...they want to give back to their community." June 21, 2021
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You know her as our resident nephrologist, but today DR. SMRITA DORAIRAJAN introduces us to the Kalanjali School of Indian Classical Dance with an in-studio performance of Bharatanatyam at [4:11]. The school is hosting an end-of-the-year recital later this month that you can watch live online. Link in video! June 15, 2021 -
The Language Tree Immersion School in Columbia puts children on their "bilingual journey" as early as possible! Director (and pre-K/K Spanish teacher) NATALIA PRATS says to think of languages as tools: "the more languages you have, the more tools you have." Also, OsteoStrong Columbia's DAYNA GLANZ joins us to make the case for why men should pay close attention to their bone health. Did you know that each year, almost 80,000 men will fracture their hip? (4:39) June 14, 2021
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There are many forms of labor trafficking, from something as simple as babysitting (yes, babysitting) to selling goods door-to-door, and it can happen to anyone at any age. Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri's NANETTE WARD tells us how to spot the signs of force, fraud and coercion. June 11, 2021
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The Missouri Symphony is doing their 50th year all over again (thanks to the coronavirus pandemic). Executive director TRENT RASH tells us more about this season's lineup than you'll ever find online, beginning with this Sunday's Mostly Mozart concerto competition at the Missouri Theater in Columbia! June 10, 2021
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Becoming an organ donor is easy! DR. MARK WAKEFIELD, MU Health Care, joins us with everything you need to know, from what can be transplanted to where to sign up to how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting supply and demand. JOE WESTON joins us from Columbia Rotary South. June 9, 2021
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"The organization works through hospice, it's not a hospice itself...so it's just a place to be that's not home if the patient and the family feel that home is not the best place to die." -- DR. JOE MUSCATO speaking to the purpose of Caring Hearts and Hands, an organization founded by today's other guest, DORREEN RARDIN. June 8, 2021
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'Pippin' actors WYATT LOGAN and BEN MILLER tell us about their characters and when and how you can come see them on stage at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City! Also, KELLY HILL invites everyone to 'Voices of Columbia', a singing competition "with a twist" that doubles as a fundraiser for Heart of Missouri CASA. (4:00) June 7, 2021
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To borrow from a certain song in the musical Gypsy: Curtain up! Light the lights! Because everything's coming up roses for Maples Rep Theatre in Macon! That's right, for the first time since late 2019, the historic Royal Theatre will once again be a home for professional theatre. The first show, 'I Love a Piano', opens June 16. Guest: TODD DAVISON June 4, 2021
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Hungry for pancakes? The Boonslick Kiwanis Club has got you covered! (Well, on June 12th they do.) ANN McGINITY tells us the who, what and where for this year's drive-thru-only event. Also, MARILYN McLEOD invites everyone to next Tuesday's virtual Lunch and Learn, at which attendees will learn how funds from the federal CARES Act are being/have been spent in our community. Registration is required! (4:17) June 3, 2021
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You've got three months to get ready for this year's Heart of America Marathon and Relay, an annual event/fundraiser hosted by the Columbia Track Club! Spokesperson KATHY LEE takes us on a virtual tour of the 26.2 mile route through "beautiful Boone County." Also, SARAH HOWARD invites all ages to take part in Daniel Boone Regional Library's 2021 Summer Reading Program. Participants become eligible for prizes at the end of the summer (if you do your reading, of course)! (4:30) June 2, 2021
