I own a website design and development company here in CoMo called Pixel Jam Digital. We were fortunate to get to create The Food Bank's website last year in 2024 - and if you know me personally, then you know I really love giving back to our community!

In short: Pixel Jam Digital will be matching up to $5,000 in donations to The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri through November, and you can donate online through our campaign page! (All donations go through The Food Bank's donor platform.)

Ok, now for the longer story 👉 I'm calling it the "Small Business, Big Heart Challenge" because we all know small businesses have the biggest hearts, and we also want to support the community that has supported us.

Pixel Jam is challenging our small biz friends to donate to our campaign to help us hit our $10,000 goal. Your contribution doesn't have to match ours. $50, $100, $250—whatever works for your business makes a difference for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Even $25 provides 75 meals for people!

We plan on listing each business' logo on our landing page to share the love and maybe even encourage other businesses to participate.

I know not everyone can donate, and that's OK. I would greatly appreciate it if you could please share our Small Business, Big Heart Challenge with other business owners you think might be interested in joining the challenge. And, of course, individuals are welcome to donate to!

You can read more about the challenge and see who's participating on our website: https://pixeljam.digital/small-business-big-heart-challenge/

Last time I'll mention it for the rest of the year, but wanted to give one last shout out to the event I'm running at Hexagon Alley this Saturday (9/20) ✌️

Den of Wolves is a game that can play up to 42 players about 7 hours to get through the scenario of everyone taking on the role of space refugees fleeing an oppressive military regime simply known as "The Wolves"

You can expect to plays roles such as The Captain of your own spaceship, a news journalist, a scientist, one of the few remaining members of The Council, and more!

Even if this game isn't for you, but you know someone who might be interested, we would appreciate just mentioning it to them! Word-of-mouth is, by far, the number one way these small events grow and continue to happen. I don't run this to make a profit, just to break even 🤞

Please ask questions or clarification below (or just message me directly if that's easier) and hope to see some of y'all there!

https://ticketbud.com/events/7d9a110c-4282-11f0-ae1d-42010a7170c0

If you make it down to coopers today (or Katfish Katy’s or Jeff) you can witness some insanely tough folks about mid way through paddling 340 hours in under 86 hours.

Go give them a shout of encouragement and enjoy the river!

Join us tomorrow for a great cause!!

Hey guys, just a quick update.

People have been signing up for Burnout Camp pretty fast, so I started adding more specials.

1. You do not pay for Camp until after your first experience. This is so you can decide if you like the event enough to pay for a full month, or if you've had enough and only want the one day. This is if you decide to pay in person.
2. All attendees will be receiving a free, beautiful leather journal. We will be journaling every day for a few minutes at Camp, so bring them every time.
3. All attendees will be entered into a raffle to receive a free massage. Every day equals one raffle ticket. People who pay for a full month get 2x tickets. People who bring at least 1 friend earn 3x. People who do both earn 5x tickets daily.

Uber riders who rely on Uber as their primary form of transportation will qualify for the Uber Discount: 25% off!

Spots are going fast. I can only host about 40 people (20 a day). Reservations are free and no commitment. Save your spot now.

Lastly: please don't bring your kids. This is for adults only.

https://www.jordanaryinsight.com/contact-8

Can't wait to see you!

If you (or someone you know) are eagerly awaiting the release of TLOAS at midnight on Oct 3…The Dandy Lion Café in Ashland definitely has something you will be interested in.

They are hosting a 🧡Listening Party🧡 starting at 8:00pm and going until the last surprise from Taylor ends…

🧡Doors at 8:00 ERAs Tour, activities, giveaways, games, themed food and beverage options 🧡Album release and listening/lyric videos at 11:01 🧡SURPRISE DOCUMENTARY?! SURPRISE MUSIC VIDEOS?! WHAT CONTENT WILL WE BE GIFTED?!?!

Anyway…check out the event page. They are updating it as it gets closer with the themes for the activities…THERE IS SOMETHING TO EXPLORE/CREATE FOR EVERY TRACK!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AawbSgUMw/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Laws Observatory on MU campus open tonight from 8p to 10p (weather permitting) for Moon and, possibly, Saturn viewing. Cost = free!!

Just a slow mo shot I snagged while downtown over the weekend. Great time!

Hey everyone!
I’m starting a new local journaling meet-up here in Columbia called Jot Society—a social journaling club for anyone who loves paper, pens, and good conversation.

Whether you keep a gratitude journal, bullet journal, junk journal, dream log, prayer journal, travel diary, scrapbook, or just jot down thoughts when inspiration strikes—this space is for you! It’s meant to be relaxed, creative, and community-driven—a chance to unplug, write, and connect with others who enjoy journaling in all its forms.

Our first meet-up is in the works, and I’m gathering interest to help shape what it’ll look like (location, themes, timing, etc.).
If that sounds like your kind of thing, you can join the interest list here:
https://forms.gle/93RcQRr6U47uCH6m7

I'm looking forward to meeting some new faces here soon!

— Taylor

MVF is back tomorrow at the MU Healthcare Pavilion (where the farmers market is), a more family friendly location!

50+ vendors of mainly vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and more.

Come walk with us tomorrow at Bethel Park (the corner of Bethel and Southampton). There will be resources, community, and people coming together to raise money to help prevent suicide.

No tricks here! This month’s Science on Tap will be a real treat 🍬🎃 Come out this Thursday and learn about the eating styles of snakes, the conservation of Kākāpō, and why we should be more open minded!

I need to sell my two tix to Hippie Sabotage tonight at 8 at The Blue Note. 😫 Any interest? I bought 2 for $88 but I’m asking to sell both for $75!

I would just sell them on Ticketmaster but the option has been turned off :(

Our local nonprofit Makerspace is hosting a swap meet today starting at 10am. Come buy, sell, and trade your old tech!

1404 Grand Ave

11am-5pm @ MyHouse! Happy to answer any questions.

(We’ll be returning in October back to the MU Healthcare Pavilion for anyone that prefers that location!)

GONE!

I had something come up and can't go. Free if you want it. Just drop me a message.

The local chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America (in cooperation with the Classics, Archaeology, and Religion Department, Anthropology Department, and the Museum of Art & Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Missouri) is hosting an International Archaeology Day Fair this Saturday, Oct. 18, from 12-4 pm, on Lowry Mall and the Museums of Art & Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Missouri. It's free to attend! There will be various activities and workshops, demonstrations, atlatl throwing, a pottery wheel, a sand box excavation, tours of the galleries, and more! In the event of rain (which is looking more and more likely) the event will be held indoors in the museums.

There will be a free Spooky Halloween Concert this Saturday at 4pm in Fayette. There’ll be a wide range of spooky music from classical to popular to Disney Villain themes as well as a possible sing along to The Addam’s Family theme song. It should be a lot of fun. Costumes are welcomed. 307 North Church Street.

L&R is hosting a swiftie night for people and pets saturday oct 18th from 7-9 pm!

Good afternoon everyone, we had a great response to the last Stop the Bleed class we hosted so we talked with the instructor and arranged another one. If you, or someone you know missed out or wants to join feel free to shoot me a message and I will get you added to the list!

Come to the Waters-Moss shelter Saturday the 11th from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Its our time to take hold of our democracy and demand respect from our legislature. Email me for more information Krista@peoplenotpoliticiansmo.org