Fort Scott Community College – Last Thursday evening, students along with community members gathered in the FSCC Ellis Family Fine Arts Center for a showing of “God’s Not Dead.” The showing was hosted by Christians on Campus (CoC) and was free to students and the public.
Larry Shead, the CoC faculty sponsor estimated there were approximately 350 people who were in attendance. The film was originally released March 24, 2014 on only 780 screens nationwide. The movie did so well opening weekend, the number of theaters showing the film was expanded. CoC is considering another showing in the Spring.
CoC will meet next Thursday at it’s normal meeting time to discuss theme and questions brought up in the film. All college students are welcome to attend. Contact sponsor Larry Shead for details.
Larry Shead
Computer Science
620-223-2700 ext. 3220 [email protected]
I like coffee just as much as the next guy, maybe a little more, so it was a real treat to connect with Common Ground Coffee Company on Main Street. I was able to spend a little time with Dav Mohler, store manager, and here about all that is going on. If you haven’t been, it’s high time you stop in for a coffee or the Sandwich of the Day.
Store Manager, Dav Mohler
Common Ground Coffee Company has been on Main Street for a year and a half. The java joint was an idea brewed up by the leadership at Church of the Nazarene, Fort Scott. “It was designed as a way to give back to the community,” Mr Mohler said. “Not only do we have great coffee and a place for high school and college students to hang out, but we are creating jobs and skills students can take with them.” Currently, two former baristas who have moved away to further their education, continue to work in coffee shops.
Common Ground also hosts a number of different events. Just a few events coming up include a FSCC Video Game Tournament FINALS, September 12th @ 6pm. September 13th, Matt Harper will be performing live music starting at 7pm. Throughout the year, they will host a number of different performing artists and open mic. If you are a performer or know any musicians who are looking for an outlet, Dav would love to talk with you. (Call him at the number below).
The vibrant, warm atmosphere is a great place to work, study or socialize. Of course, there is free wi-fi and ample room for lunch meetings or classes. There is a calendar of events that offer various classes on occasions, such as knitting or learning essential oils.
Dav also said many volunteers really help keep the shop in great working order. From baking pies to making grocery runs, he is always on the lookout for folks who can come and spend some time working to keep the vision alive.
Hopefully, you will be downtown this weekend with all the events going on at the Fort. Make sure you stop in, grab a coffee and say hello to Dav and meet the other baristas. Keep up with currents events on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fortjava OR you can text “commonground” to 41411 for specials, coupons and event announcements.
Common Ground Coffee Company
116 S Main Street, Fort Scott
620.223.2499 [email protected]
Buck Run Community Center has way too much going on to include in one small article. BRCC has numerous programs and activities that benefit people of all ages. If you have lived any length of time in Fort Scott, you most likely have visited BRCC.
Buck Run is owned and operated by the City of Fort Scott and serves as a fitness center, houses the Recreation Commission and a multi-use facility, that includes gyms and meeting rooms. The fitness area requires a membership to help maintain equipment and supplies. However, the gym is open and free to anyone to walk or shoot baskets!
In case you haven’t been in a while, here are a few of the awesome things going on right now. For a complete list, you can visit their website. A couple of the big events getting ready to start is “Weight Loss Challenge.” You can go at it with a team or as an individual, however, you need to act fast – weigh in is September 11th.
Also, “Music on the Prairie,” a music and movement classes are being offered, started September 8th, running through December 12th. The classes are focused specifically for children ages birth – 7 years old. These classes allow children to participate and learn music at their own pace.
Fitness Classes:
Tae Kwon Do Classes
HIP HOP HUSTLE
Turbo Kick
Full Body Workout
PiYo
Insanity
Community Programs Coming up:
Community Dances (lessons before each dance) Call for more info
Thursday Card Players, 6-9pm FREE
Breakfast Bingo, 9-10am, 2nd and 4th Wednesday FREE
Senior Exercise Classes, 9am, Tuesday and Friday FREE
BRCC also has plenty of space you can rent out for very reasonable rates.
September 13, 2014 is a date you should have on your calendar for the Symbols of Sacrifice event. Fort Scott will be honoring our nation’s heroes from the War on Terror. The event will be hosted at the historic Fort with many activities scheduled throughout the day. The Fort is partnering with the Friends of FSNHS, Mercy Hospital and the Symbols of Sacrifice Committee to host this event.
Since the United States started the ‘War on Terror,’ nearly 7,000 Americans have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom. On September 13, each of these soldiers will be honored throughout the day. On the Parade Ground, an American Flag will be placed in memory of each soldier who gave their life. Starting at 7am, the reading of the names of those soldiers will commence. Here is a brief schedule of events that day:
7am Reading of the names of Military Heroes lost since 9/11
9am Mercy / SOS Fun Run
10:45am American Military Sacrifices Through the Years
11:30am Musical Prelude
12:00pm Opening Ceremony
The “Field of Honor” will be open all week following the opening ceremony. Visitors are welcome to come a visit during daylight hours. All the activities are free to attend. Also, on Saturday, the farmer’s market will be open.
In case you didn’t know: the Fort was established in 1842 and was in place to maintain peace on the ‘Western Frontier.’ The Fort has a rich history and we encourage you to spend some time learning about the history of Fort Scott.
Upcoming Events at the Fort:
Symbols of Sacrifice – September 11-17
Citizen Ceremony – September 26
Discussion of the film “Slavery by Another Name – October 2-4
Shared Stories of the Civil War – October 25; 2pm
Candlelight Tour – December 4 & 5
Fort Scott, Kansas – Join Christians on Campus, Thursday, September 11, for a presentation of the film God’s Not Dead. The showing will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the Fort Scott Community College campus. The film is free and open to the public.
The film follows Josh Wheaton’s defense of his rights and beliefs after he enrolls in a philosophy class taught by Professor Jeffery Raddison. All students in Professor Raddison’s course are required to write “God is dead” on a paper, and turn it in, in order to earn a passing grade.
The film runs 113 minutes.
Christians on Campus (CoC) is a Christ centered student organization at FSCC. The club is sponsored and helped by Larry and Vickie Shead, Ryan and Jentry Page and Steve Kramer. CoC meets every Thursday evening in Bailey Hall at 7 p.m. – unless otherwise announced.
For additional information about CoC or the film, God’s Not Dead, contact Larry Shead at
