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Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Gordon Parks Museum

Chamber Coffee at Gunn Park on Oct. 7

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Chamber Coffee will feature a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting celebration for the The Learning Tree Film and Sign Trail

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, October 7th at 8 a.m. hosted by the Gordon Parks Museum at Gunn Park Shelter 1, 1010 Park Ave. The event will conclude with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of The Learning Tree Film and Sign Trail with one of the trail signs in that location.

The Learning Tree motion picture was directed by Fort Scott’s native son Gordon Parks and Gunn Park was a primary scene location during the 1968 filming. The film was based on a semi-autobiographical novel that Gordon Parks wrote in 1963. Brochures and maps will be available at the Gordon Parks Museum and the Chamber of Commerce to identify all fourteen of the sign and scene locations included on the trail.

The Chamber Coffee will be the kick-off event of the combined 17th and 18th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration to be held this weekend and the full schedule of events may be found on gordonparkscenter.org.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert: The Prairie Sunflower Strings

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

The Prairie Sunflower Strings will be the featured entertainment at this week’s Friday Night Concert. The musical group, consisting of six ladies, play traditional folk music on dulcimers, guitar, violin, and autoharp. A few newer songs will also be added into the mix.

“These talented musicians and vocalists have been playing together for about three years,“ concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Members of The Prairie Sunflower Strings are Cherry Nelson, Joyce Love, and Jean Strader on mountain dulcimers, Charlena Burns on bowed dulcimer, Sandy Hemphill on guitar, violin, and vocals, and Marilyn Adcock on autoharp and vocals. We are very pleased to welcome these gifted ladies back to the park pavilion. Come out and join us for a fun opportunity to see friends and enjoy some unique music.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Oct. 1

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
October 1st Weekly Newsletter
Join us for the 65th Anniversary
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS!
Every Friday & Saturday!
50-minute narrated Trolley Tour
of Historic Fort Scott. Every hour on the hour. Departs from the Fort Scott
Chamber at 231 E. Wall St.
Friday hours: 11 am until 3 pm
Saturday hours: 10 am until 3 pm
$6 adults & $4 for 12 yrs. & under
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK – FREE!
10/1 thru 10/3 ~ PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA. Bourbon County Fairgrounds all weekend, click here or see flyer below for info.
10/1 ~ FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING Steven Moses AT HERITAGE PARK PAVILION 7-8 PM. Clickherefor info.
10/1 thru 10/7 ~ FORT CINEMA:
Venom there will be Carnage, The Addams Family, Cry Macho. Check out what is coming to theatres, clickhere.
10/1 ~ BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS: Open Mic Night, clickherefor more info.
10/1 ~ FRIDAY EVENING OF FUN AT THE MUSEUM OF CREATIVITY – Open play session and crafts 3:30-7:30 pm, Game Night 8:30-11:30 pm, only $1 admission! Visit and Like their Facebook pagefor more info.
10/2 ~ FSCC MINI CHEER & DANCE CLINIC: Registration 8:30-9am, clinic 9-10am, $20, click here for info.
10/2 ~ CARE TO SHARE/SHARING BUCKET FALL FESTIVAL: 15th Annual and THE LAST ONE! Come out and enjoy! Click here for more information.
10/2 & 10/3 ~ MIDWEST NATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AT LAROCHE BASEBALL COMPLEX.
10/2 & 10/3~ FORT SCOTT LIVESTOCK SALE. Click herefor info.
10/2 ~ FARMERS’ MARKET ~ 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
10/2 ~ THE BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS PRESENTS “THE PROSPECTORS” LIVE MUSIC ~ Saturday, October 2nd from 7 – 9 pm. NO COVER
10/6 ~ DARE TO DREAM WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES.Click here for info.
10/6 ~ BIKE NIGHT AT HOLMTOWN PUB. Click herefor more information.
NEXT WEEKEND:
OCTOBER 7th ~ Chamber Coffee, Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting of the new Learning Tree sign trail hosted by Gordon Parks Museum – will be held at Gunn Park Shelter #1
OCTOBER 7th thru 10th ~ Gordon Parks 17th & 18th Annual Celebration:Click here for the schedule.
OCTOBER 8th ~ Friday Night with Jazz & Violinist “Dominique Hammons” live at the River Room
OCTOBER 8th ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park featuring The Sunflower Prairie Strings:Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., bring a lawn- chair from
7-8pm.
OCTOBER 8th ~ CLARK STREET HAUNTED HOUSE BEGINS:See flyer below for dates/times
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
Click here for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER BOOSTER MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Bourbon County, Elections, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber to host Election Candidate Forum

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces an Election Candidate Forum will be held on Wednesday, October 20th at Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St. in Fort Scott. The forum will feature candidates for the races of USD 234 School Board, Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees, and Fort Scott City Commission. Doors will open for a Meet & Greet with the candidates at 5:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Residents of the community are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates to the Chamber by Monday, October 18th at 1:00 p.m. Questions may be emailed to [email protected], mailed to 231 E. Wall St., or dropped off in person. The forum will also be broadcast live on the Facebook page Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. Candidates in these races are asked to RSVP to the Chamber by October 13th to confirm attendance.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

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Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee hosted The Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, 65th Anniversary

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Thursday, September 30th at 8 a.m. inside the Yeager Building on the Fairgrounds located at 2102 S. Huntington Blvd. Coffee and refreshments will be served and a drawing for Pioneer Button for the 65th Annual Pioneer Fiesta.

The Pioneer Harvest Fiesta will be celebrating its 65th Anniversary of hosting this event at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds in Fort Scott, Kansas October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The Pioneer Harvest Fiesta features one of the largest, most interesting Flea Markets in the Four-State regions. Experience educational and historic exhibits, refreshments, and live musical entertainment all weekend.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.

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Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

Stephan Moses will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He will perform a variety of classic country, southern gospel, and the gospel songs of Elvis.

“Formerly from Kansas City and now residing in Nevada, MO, Moses began playing music at age ten,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Moses has a strong family heritage in music, as his grandfather played banjo, and an uncle played guitar and sang. Hearing this music as a young boy left a strong impression and influence on Moses. We are happy to welcome Stephan Moses back to the park pavilion. We invite you to bring a friend and join us for an evening of great music.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Sept. 24 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
September 24th Weekly Newsletter
It is finally here!
Downtown & Around Fort Scott, shop local retailers for some Crazy Deals this weekend!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
TROLLEY TOURS!
Every Friday & Saturday!
50-minute narrated Trolley Tour
of Historic Fort Scott. Every hour on the hour. Departs from the Fort Scott
Chamber at 231 E. Wall St.
Friday hours: 11 am until 3 pm
Saturday hours: 10 am until 3 pm
$6 adults & $4 for 12 yrs. & under
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK – FREE!
THE FORT SCOTT CHAMBER IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA PARADE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.
CLICK HERE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER ONLINE WWW.FORTCOTT.COM.
9/24 & 9/25 ~ CRAZY DAYS SIDEWALK SALE DOWNTOWN & AROUND. 14 stores participating! See flyer below for details.
9/24 ~ FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING Steve Fortenberry AT HERITAGE PARK PAVILION 7-8 PM. Click herefor info.
9/24 & 9/25 ~ FORT SCOTT LIVESTOCK SALE. Click herefor info.
9/24 & 9/25 ~ ESTATE SALE OF MINNIE LOU ALLEN.649 Marblecrest Terrace, 9am to 5pm both Friday & Saturday.
9/24 thru 9/30 ~ FORT CINEMA:
Cry Macho, Malignant & Shang-Chi. Check out what is coming to theatres, clickhere.
9/24 ~ RANCH RODEO: 7pm at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds for the Doug Hazelbaker Memorial, see flyer below for all the details. Sharky’s will be onsite with food & beverage!
9/24 ~ BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS: Open Mic Night, clickherefor more info.
9/24 ~ FRIDAY EVENING OF FUN AT THE MUSEUM OF CREATIVITY – Open play session and crafts 3:30-7:30 pm, Game Night 8:30-11:30 pm, only $1 admission! Visit and Like their Facebook pagefor more info.
9/25 ~ FARMERS’ MARKET ~ 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
9/25 ~ KANSAS CONCEAL CARRY CLASS ~ 8 am, click here for info.
9/25 ~ KDVS 4-Person Scramble Fundraiser at Woodland Hills Golf Course.To register a team, clickherefor more information.
9/25 ~ DON & MARY PEMBERTON MOVING AUCTION.10:30am by Anderson Auction Service, 994 187th Terrace just north of the Municipal Airport, click here for more info.
9/25 ~ HAZEL BEE INK POP-UP SHOP AT COMMON GROUND.Unique items by Taylor Schilling, 10:30am-2pm, click here for info.
9/25 ~ NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.9am to close, stop by and help with a project, click here for more info.
9/25 & 9/26 ~ DOUG HAZELBAKER MEMORIAL RODEO EVENTS ALL WEEKEND: See flyer below for info. – Sharky’s onsite all weekend at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds arena with food & beverage! Silent auction, live entertainment and more – check it out!
9/25 ~ KANSAS ROCK RECREATION PARK – KANSAS KRAWL EVENT & COMPETITION. Click here for more information.
9/25 ~ EKTEC RODEO IN UNIONTOWN. Clickherefor more information.
9/25 ~ ROLLER SKATING AT BUCK RUN COMMUNITY CENTER AT 735 SCOTT AVE. Click herefor more information.
9/29 ~ BIKE NIGHT AT HOLMTOWN PUB. Click herefor more information.
9/30 ~ PIONEER HARVEST PARADE. 6pm, Downtown Fort Scott. Deadline for entries on Tuesday, September 28th.
10/1 thru 10/3 ~ PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA. Bourbon County Fairgrounds all weekend, see flyer below for info.
10/1 ~ FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT IN THE PARK WITH THE HEMPHILL FAMILY BAND: Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., bring a lawn chair from 7-8pm.
10/1 ~ PATIO CONCERT, WEDNESDAYS AT THE HERMAN’S, PRESENTED BY THE BOURBON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL: Patio of Liberty Theatre, 8-10pm, advance ticket reservations required. Click here for info.
10/2 ~ CARE TO SHARE/SHARING BUCKET FALL FESTIVAL: 15th Annual and THE LAST ONE! Come out and enjoy! Click here for more information.
10/2 ~ FSCC MINI CHEER & DANCE CLINIC: Registration 8:30-9am, clinic 9-10am, $20, click here for info.
SAVE THE DATE:
OCTOBER 6th ~ Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship Series.Click here for info.
OCTOBER 7th thru 10th ~ Gordon Parks Annual Celebration.Click here for the schedule.
OCTOBER 8th ~ Clark Street Lights Scarefest Haunted House begins.See flyer below for dates/times.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
Click here for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
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Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Bourbon County Cars Sept. 23 For Ribbon Cutting

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Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee hosted by
BOURBON COUNTY CARS
Thursday, September 23rd
8am
1810 S. Main St.
This Chamber Coffee will celebrate
the new location of Bourbon County Cars and a Ribbon Cutting will immediately follow the Coffee.
Clickhereto visit their Facebook page.
Click here to visit their website.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].
UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEES
9/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta
10/7 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Gordon Parks Museum
10/14 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore
10/21 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn & Suites (7 yrs)
10/28 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church
11/4 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by VFW
11/9 ~ Chamber After-Hours by FS Area Community Foundation
11/11 ~ No Coffee… Veterans Day
11/18 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by FS Compassionate Ministries
11/25 ~ No Coffee…Thanksgiving Holiday
12/2 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by The Fort Scott National Historic Site
12/9 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sunshine Boutique
12/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by City of Fort Scott
12/23 ~ No Coffee…Christmas Holiday
12/30 ~ No Coffee…New Year’s Holiday
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Pioneer Harvest Parade Entries Needed

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We Need Entries!
Pioneer Harvest Parade
Register Today!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to register for the Pioneer Harvest Parade that will take place on Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 pm.
This parade of antique and classic farm machinery & implements through the streets of Fort Scott’s historic downtown kicks off the weekend’s Pioneer Harvest Fiesta!
All types of entries are welcome and encouraged to enter ~ floats, foot units, horses, antique & classic cars, trucks, golf carts!
Click HERE to download the
parade entry form.
THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
THE FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
231 E. WALL ST., FORT SCOTT, KS | 620.223.3566
See below or click here for the
full schedule of events
for the weekend Fiesta!
Quilt Show
Arts & Crafts Show
Engine & Tractor Exhibits
Live Demonstrations
Musical Entertainment
Food Vendors
And more!
Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert by Steve Fortenberry

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by local musician Steve Fortenberry. The one-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. Fortenberry plays light classical and Christian songs on guitar.

“Steve is an accomplished musician with unique guitar stylings, using special effects,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “The last time he performed in the pavilion was 2019, so we are glad to welcome him back to the show. We are looking forward to an enjoyable evening of great guitar music from Steve Fortenberry. Bring a friend and join us.” Accompanied by Carlson, vocal soloist Floyd Feezell will also perform some favorite tunes.

The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

CRAZY DAYS SIDEWALK SALE!

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FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale will take place Friday and Saturday, September 24th & 25th. From 9am to 6pm, fourteen retailers in the Downtown Historic District and other locations will have sales inside and outside with special discounts and sales. Shop local and experience a great shopping experience.

Participating merchants include Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, Bids & Dibs, Hedgehog.INK, J & W Sports Shop, Mainstreet Gallery & Gifts, Mayco Ace Hardware, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, The Rainbow Unicorn, Treasure Hunt Flea Market and Varia Quality Resale Clothing Store.

For more information on all community events may be found on fortscott.com/events or by contacting the Chamber at 620-223-3566.

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