Click below for the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office daily reports. The BCSO can be reached at (620) 223-2380.
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The Fort Scott Police Department’s Daily Reports Sept. 6-9
Click below for the Fort Scott Police Department daily reports.
The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott?
Submitted by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm |
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50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
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Employees of Walmart are hosting a Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner at Buck Run Community Center to benefit Children’s Miracle Network, goes until 8pm!
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Friday Night Concert in the Park featuring the Takin’ Notes Band – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, rain location is Common Ground Coffee Co.
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KS Rocks Recreation Park Adopt-A-Trail work day. AAT groups take a day to show pride in their park and help with some trail maintenance. |
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
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Equipment Consignment Auction at 10am. There will be a preview day September 7th from 10am-5pm. Independence Auction Co. is accepting consignments as in tractors, combines, hay equipment, planters, seeders, trailers, backhoes, and loaders. For more information, you may visit iauctionco.com or call 417-313-0221
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Downtown Ladies’ Night, Papa Don’s Pizza is pairing up with The Boiler Room to experience a local evening out with your bestie! Meet at Papa Don’s in the Celebration Room no later than 5 pm and then YOU get to create your own pizza. As the pies are cooking walk over to BRB and enjoy one glass of wine, beer, or a soda pop. Dinner will be served at 6 pm and cost is $10.00. Call Papa Don’s at 620-223-4171 with questions or more info.
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USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 424 S. Main St, 5:30-6:30pm
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| 11 | Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am |
| 11 | Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm |
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T.O.P Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 4-5pm
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
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| 11 | Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 7-8pm |
| 11 | Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am |
| 12 | Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am |
| 12 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
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Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behaviors – Remote Learning Series on the education of Alzheimer’s, Mercy Hospital, 402 Woodland Hills Blvd., 12:30-1:30
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| 12 | Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm |
| 12 | TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm |
| 13 | Chamber Coffee – City of Fort Scott Municipal Airport, 932 187th Terrace, 8am |
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Kiwanis Pioneer Club – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm
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Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 6-9pm
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PROUDLY SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM: FLY THE FLAG EFFORTLESSLY! The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc. announce a new project to benefit programming at Fort Scott National Historic Site that also honors our country and beautifies our city. The Friend’s U.S. Flag Project provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes on five different flag holidays without the hassle of purchasing, erecting, and storing a flag and pole. You don’t even have to remember the holiday!
For $35 annually, the Friends will install a 3’x5′ flag on a 10 foot staff at your home or business on each of the following Flag Holidays in 2019:
Memorial Day, May 27th
Flag Day, June 14th
Fourth of July, July 4th
Labor Day, September 2nd
Veteran’s Day, November 11th
Sign up by October 1, 2019 and you will also get Veteran’s Day 2018 included in the offer–SIX DAYS for the price of FIVE!!! Agreements can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be downloaded from the Friends website. Contact Kelley Collins at 417-684-2484 or Martha Scott at 620-224-9924 for further information. All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include: Symbols of Sacrifice, a Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Youth Engagement, and many others.
Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets of Fort Scott with our nation’s symbol! The U.S. Flag Project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site. Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.
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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
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50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
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Art Walk hosted by the Bourbon Co. Arts Council – Liberty Theatre Patio, 113 S. Main St., 5-8pm
If you are interested in being a vendor contact Debbie Anderson at drpeppersilly@yahoo.com or call 620-224-8650
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Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown Fort Scott, 7-8pm
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this free live event!
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| 15 | Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm |
| 15 | Special Olympics Fundraiser Scramble – Woodlands Hills Golf Course, 8am registration, 9am shotgun start |
| 15 | Art in the Yard hosted by Bobbi Kemna – 1366 215th St. just north of Fort Scott, 10am
Will feature all forms of Art (no crafts) – Paintings, Pottery, Jewelry, Art, Fabric Art; Live music by Matt Harper of Nevada, MO; BBQ from KC; FSHS Thespians selling beverages; dessert table; and kettle corn |
| 16 | Fairy Garden Workshop at Redbud Farms and Nurseries – Use your imagination to create a whimsical, miniature garden for your fairy friends! Container, soil, plants, top dressing, and materials to construct fairly furniture will be provided, along with face-painting and a snack! Boys and girls, along with adults are sure to enjoy this magical afternoon! Pre-registration is required at 620-215-1811 or tara.redbudfarms@gmail.com. This is a $25 fee. |
| 17 | Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm |
| 17 | FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm |
| 17 | Book Club – The book: A River in Darkness: One Man’s Escape from North Korea by Masaji Ishikawa and Risa Kobayashi, 7-8pm |
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Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
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| 18 | Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm |
| 18 | Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living located at 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm |
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T.O.P Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 4-5pm
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
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| 18 | City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm |
| 19 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
| 19 | Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm |
| 19 | TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm |
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Chamber Coffee – American Legion, downstairs of Memorial Hall, enter from National Ave, 8am
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| 20 | Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm |
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Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 6-9pm
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Save the Date:
September 21 – Welcome Seniority Club of Seymour Bank to Fort Scott for a Daytrip
September 22 – Paizlee Crumby Motorcycle Ride Benefit & More
September 24 – Get your flu shot at Buck Run Community Center
September 29th – Dough Hazelbaker Memorial Breakaway
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Sept. 7
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Sept. 5
Click below for the Fort Scott Police Department daily reports. The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Sept. 6
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Sept. 5
Click below for the Fort Scott Police Department daily reports. The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
Board of Nursing Public Forum Will Be at FSCC Sept. 25-27
The Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) will be visiting Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) on September 25th through the 27th to evaluate the FSCC Nursing program.
On September 26th, there will be a public forum open to the community from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Burke Street Campus, Room 101. All are welcome to attend for questions and comments.
For more information about the forum, please contact Jordan Howard at 620.768.2908 or email at jordanho@fortscott.edu.
Chamber Coffee at Milken Center Sept. 6
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Daily Reports Sept. 5
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Sept. 1- 4
Click below for the Fort Scott Police Department daily reports. They are located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
Free Band Concert Sept. 7 at Heritage Park Pavilion
The featured band this Friday night is the “Takin’ Notes Band”.
The concert is free and held at the Heritage Park Pavilion, First and Main Streets.
The band includes a variety of genre from old country, bluegrass gospel, and rock.
Terri Louk on lead vocals and guitar, Randy Maples lead guitar and vocals, Lane Steiner on drums and harmonica, David Shelby on vocals and guitar, Jeff Deal on bass, Brian Crites dulcimer, Bill Buck on mandolin and Dr. Larry Buck vocals and mandolin.
The program starts at 7 p.m. The audience is asked to bring lawn chairs, as seating is limited.
In the event of foul weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop, one-half block south of the pavilion.