This week's news and events:
Monday, September 2nd at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Shakespeare on Demand, performed by The Knighthorse Theatre Company. Contact Madeline Matson.
The American Association of University Women meets this Thursday, September 5th, at a different time and location than usual: 6 pm at Meadowbrook Country Club in New Bloomfield. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
This Friday, September 6th at 5:30 pm is our monthly First Friday Dinner. This time it's Bring Your Own whatever for an evening of off-the-budget friendship and fun. If you want to get a slab of delicious grilled ribs from Sam that evening to share or take home, contact Shanon Hawk and see if there are any left! They're $20 per slab to benefit our Relay for Life team; other delivery options are available but quantities are limited, first come first served.
Also on Friday evening at 7 pm is Missouri River Regional Library's First Friday Film, "Catch Me If You Can." Contact Madeline Matson.
The Ethical Eating Group meets this Saturday, September 7th at 9:00 am at The Sage Garden, 209 John Street, Jefferson City. Contact Stephanie Childress or Shanon Hawk.
Also on Saturday, starting at 10 am, Sapattu hosts the next in the series "Quiet Moments with Poets and Mystics," this time focusing on the works of Rumi. Contact Nancy or Roger Tanner-Thies.
Meanwhile, at 11 am on Saturday, Columbia Area NOW will be protesting Hobby Lobby's anti-birth-control policy at the corner of Bernadette and Worley in Columbia. Contact Sue Gibson.
As stated above, next Sunday, September 8th, is our annual Water Communion. The service will be open mic. Members and friends are invited to bring samples of water from places they've traveled and moments they've experienced in the past year and to share these stories with the Fellowship. The service will be followed by a potluck lunch.
Also next Sunday from noon to 5 pm is the Master Gardener Garden Tour. Visit and learn how-to's in each of 5 gardens. Tickets are $10 (children 12 and under free), proceeds benefit scholarships. Contact Pat Goetz.
Bob Boldt has raised concerns about the Jefferson City Cantorum and Capital City Players' support for a local Pregnancy Help Center that opposes abortion. Contact Bob if you would like to sign a petition or join him in opposition.
Kickin' Cancer bracelets are still available for $5 each to benefit cancer research. Contact Shanon Hawk.
For Yoga, Zumba, and even more events, see our Calendars.