The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday), Nov. 19 at the Department of Children and Families’ new Fort Scott Service Center. We hope you can join us!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2-4 p.m.
Where: 10 S. National Ave., Fort Scott
What: Remarks from Secretary Laura Howard, ribbon cutting, refreshments and guided tours
Robert Coon with A1 Towing and Recovery unloads the new ice skating rink materials at the Gathering Place Pavilion on North National Avenue on the afternoon of November 15.
The ice skating rink will be open during the Christmas On The Bricks festival Dec. 5-8, and will cost $5 per person to skate.
The Annual KEY Warehouse Sale is just around the corner – November 23-30. Find great deals on discounted workwear and outerwear for the whole family!
The sale is at the same location as last year, 2400 S. Main, Suite 200, Fort Scott (previously Shoe Sensation) in the shopping center next to T-Mobile.
They are closed Sunday (November 24) and on Thanksgiving (November 28).
Gear up and grab a deal at the KEY Warehouse Sale November 23-30 at 2400 S Main, Suite 200 in Fort Scott.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening to celebrate Walmart Store #39 at 2500 S. Main St. Enjoy music, fun, and shopping with the following events:
FSHS Band will greet & welcome guests
FSHS Choir will sing the National Anthem and another Hymnal
FSHS Orchestra will play festive music in the Christmas area
Food Trucks on-site
Vendor giveaways, good bags, and more!
FSPD, FSFD, and EMS trucks on-site for children to look at and enjoy
Chamber members and the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting. Walmart looks forward to a celebratory morning full of music, food, shopping, and fun!
Tanya Glessner, Fort Scott, is a Christian author who loves sharing her experience of overcoming addiction, abuse, incarceration, and loss through God’s grace.
Her newest book, Unyielding Faith: Drive Out The Enemy With Divine Power was just released on Amazon.com.
Other books by Glessner, in order of release date:
The Light You Bring September 2023, Stand Up Eight January 2024,
Prayer Journal May 2024, and New Mercies Every Morning July 2024.
Of the newest book:
The words we speak reflect our hearts and wield immense power—to build up or tear down. They have a far-reaching impact that can alter the course of many lives. Therefore, we must intentionally align our words with God’s word, training ourselves to use language that brings victory and life. according to a press release from Glessner.
In Unyielding Faith: Drive Out the Enemy with Divine Power there are prayers, proclamations, scriptures, and more that will help break every curse that has come against you and those you care about such as:
*Prayer For Blessings And Breakthroughs
*Prayer For Family
*Prayer Against Satanic Forces
*Prayer To Release Guilt
*Prayer Against Fear
*Prayer For Guidance
*Proclamations
*And more…
God’s divine presence lives within His followers. Exercise the authority He has granted to overcome obstacles, reclaim control of our lives, and declare words of life that drive out the enemy.
The 21st Annual Fort Scott Holiday Open House Shopping Event in the historic downtown district and around town is next week.
The main kick-off event is Thursday, November 7 from 5-8 p.m. Some stores will remain open to 9 p.m.
The evening includes festive refreshments, drawings and deals on products, according to a Chamber of Commerce press release.
On Thursday evening the Kansas Museum Conference will end a meeting at 8:30 p.m. at the River Room and most of the stores will remain open to accommodate conference attendees, said Lindsay Madison, Chamber Executive Director.
There will be approximately 130 conference attendees in Fort Scott for that conference.
Most stores will continue to have Open House on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9.
Drawings, discounts, and treats await, while shoppers find unique apparel, gifts and holiday décor.
The asterisk beside the participating store names below indicates they are staying open until 9 p.m.
110 South Main Mercantile* Angie Dawn’s Boutique* Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market* Bartelsmeyer Jewelry* Be the Light Boutique* Bids & Dibs* Hedgehog.Ink!* Iron Star Antiques & Such* Laree + Co* Mayco Ace Hardware* Museum of Creativity* Sekan’s Occasion Shop* Sunshine Boutique* The Artificers* The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative* US Cellular* Varia Quality Resale
History of the Event
The first holiday open house was in 2003 at the Iron Star Antiques and Such, 3 North Main.
Santa sits on a bench in front of The Ironstar and gets a second look from Ernestine Eden in 2017.
Barb Trimbur and Cindy Bowman were vendors in the Iron Star and they decided to host an open house after Trimbur had made an offer to purchase the store from Yvonne Beck and Beck accepted the offer. The deal was finalized in 2004.
“The purpose of the first holiday open house was to introduce myself as the new owner,” Trimbur said. “We were decorating the store and thought, wouldn’t it be nice to have a party to kick off the season.”
Trimbur said about 10 years ago other downtown stores decided to have an open house as well.
Madison said the last quarter of the year, the holiday season, is the busiest time of the year for businesses.
Join us for an After-hours event! Hosted by Bourbon County Clay
This Thursday, October 24th
5:15-7pm, Remarks & Drawing 6pm
$2 admission for Chamber 50/50 Drawing
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to an After-hours event hosted by Bourbon County Clay. The After-hours will take place Thursday, October 24th from 5:15pm-7pm at The Artificers, located at 8 N. National Ave. There will be a $2 admission for a Chamber half-and-half drawing. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Remarks and the drawing will take place at 6pm.
Bourbon County Clay, a new woman-owned business started by Kate Freeman, officially launched as a new business in June of 2024. Located in the heart of Fort Scott, Kate has been active in the arts for nearly three decades. The studio is focused on producing quality, handcrafted pieces that are rooted in our county’s rich history. Bourbon County Clay is led by a team of artisans committed to creating work that reflects the heritage and natural beauty of Bourbon County. Proud of the connection to the region, they strive to honor it in every piece made. Visit their website bourboncountyclay.com for more details.
The Chamber encourages members and guests to attend to network and support new small business in our community. For more information, contact 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].
To RSVP for the event, click HERE, join the VIP list on the Bourbon County Clay website, and you will receive an email invitation!
