SpECIAL EVENTS teen garage Band Bash Friday, August 16 7 – 10 pm, Top of Parking Garage, 6th & Cherry Sts., $2 Columbia Parks and Recreation and the Youth Community Coalition are throwing a “back to school” band bash on top of the Parking Garage off of 6th & Cherry. Different area teen bands will be jamming throughout the evening with rockin’ tunes. Supported by the Public Works Department. 39th annual old wheels car show Sunday, Oct 6, Registration 9 am-noon, show 9 am-3 pm, Nifong Park Music, food, cars and fun for the whole family. Check out Old Wheels Car Club on Facebook. For more information call Michael Koonse at 864-3004. one sky, one world day Sunday, Oct 13, 10 am-4 pm, Cosmo-Bethel Park Join kite flying enthusiasts from all over Missouri for this special one day event. Similar events will be held all over the United States and around the World. holiday toys for columBia’s youth coolin down with the Blues Saturday, August 24, 2 pm, Douglass Park Grab a lawn chair, grill and come out and enjoy live music in the park. Bands and/or entertainer will liven up the Park with musical sounds to please the ears. Free and open to the public, a great way to cool down the summer. Oct 21-Dec 13 Get in the giving spirit this holiday season! When you are out shopping, please pick up an extra gift for a needy child for Parks and Recreation’s annual toy drive and drop off at the Armory (701 E. Ash) or the Parks and Recreation office at #1 South 7th. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Cash, checks or credit cards are accepted. A letter of receipt for tax purposes will be provided for your generosity. Please call 874-7460 for more information. stephens lake park amphitheater concert series Join us for the last concert of the season! September 5- The Norm Ruebling Band Sponsored by MO-X and West Music & Sound 7-9 pm Free home Based Business Bazaar Sunday, November 3, 11am-3pm Riechmann Indoor Pavilion in Stephens Lake Park, 2300 E. Walnut Get a jump on your Christmas shopping at the Home Based Business Bazaar! Stop by and shop with several of your favorite home based companies all in one spot! Products on-hand for sale, ready for gift giving or treating yourself. Home business vendors interested in a booth, email CSD@GoColumbiaMo.com for information and an application. city kwanzaa celeBration Sunday, Dec 7, 2-5 pm, Douglass High School Come celebrate this African-American holiday which is based around developing positive families and communities. There will be awards given, entertainment and a holiday feast. Please call 874-6379 for more information. Free. for getabout special events, see page 33 36th annual heritage festival & craft show September 21 & 22, 10 am - 5 pm, Nifong Park (See back cover for more info) Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs 43