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Compost available in city
Mulch also is available to city residents at no cost.
Flat Branch Park
Columbia parks offer Wi-Fi service for visitors.
Devil's Icebox Cave at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
The cave tours are canceled because of a bat fungus.
Good food can be found without leaving campus
Skip a dorm meal occasionally to try one of these other venues.
Pet Central at Stephens welcomes pets and their owners
Searcy Hall had been closed since 2009. It will become Pet Central, a pet-friendly dorm, this fall.
Columbia's Activity and Recreation Center
The ARC offers monthly memberships and passes for children.
Students share memories of Tiger Walk
The community is invited to attend Tiger Walk on Aug. 22 on the Quad.
Giant bur oak draws visitors to McBaine
The tree is known simply as "big tree" by the locals.
Shanthi Mandir Hindu temple offers place of personal worship
Many of the events are open to the community.
Fun things to do around Columbia
Free, fun events happen throughout the city during the summer and early fall.
Les Bourgeois Vineyards
Les Bourgeois Vineyards will host its annual Crush Festival in mid-September to celebrate the grape harvest.
Columbia Career Center
World Harvest offers tastes from around the globe
The flavors of the world can easily be found in the aisles of this international grocery.
Wilson's Fitness Center
One of the fitness center's locations is changing and expanding its course offerings.
Vintage clothing
Learning to live on a budget doesn't mean you have to give up your fashionable style.
Cooper's Landing
Cooper's Landing is a great place to spend a day or night on the Missouri River.
Sam Brown Cosmetology Institute
Cosmetology center offers discounts on haircuts and spa services.
Country Club of Missouri
Many of the activities focus on family and community.
Valhalla's Gate
A tenth anniversary party is planned for Aug. 28. The gaming community is invited to attend.
Volunteers power Central Missouri Food Bank
The food bank relies on volunteers and donations to serve clients from 32 counties.