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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Sunshine Boutique on November 21

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Sunshine Boutique

Thursday, November 21st

8am

in Sunshine Boutique 18 E. Wall St.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with a giveaway drawing!

Sunshine Boutique opened in 1981 by Georgia Brown and has been a cornerstone of Downtown for the past 43 years. Georgia recently officially transitioned ownership to one of her granddaughters, Rilie Creollo. Rilie is excited to continue the generational business, operating with the same amazing ideas and practices, although Georgia is still involved in ensuring the transition goes smoothly.

The kitchen room of Sunshine Boutique has a wide variety of coffees and gourmet treats. The back of the house is a floral design area where unique daily arrangements, corsage and boutonniere sets, wedding arrangements, and so much more are made. A $20 per month floral subscription, offering customers regular access to fresh blooms is also available. The boutique storefront has curated a wide selection of trendy clothing specific to each season.

Click here for their Facebook page for updates and upcoming events!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Annual Christmas Parade is December 5: A Storybook Christmas, Entries Welcomed

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the

Annual Christmas Parade

Thursday, December 5th

Downtown Fort Scott @ 6pm

The parade theme this year will be

“A Storybook Christmas”

The Chamber is calling all participants including businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals to enter the parade. There is no cost to register a float, golf cart, foot unit, band, horse unit, car, or other entry.

The parade is being sponsored by Briggs Auto.

Cash prizes will be awarded for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries.

Entries may be made online at fortscott.com under the events tab, or by picking up a form at the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall Street. Entry deadline is Tuesday, December 3rd at 1pm.

The parade route will start at Wall & National, go south to 3rd St., turn left to Main St., then north on Main to Skubitz Plaza where the parade will end at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree.

Additional activities that evening will include:

* Lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree

* Holiday Fireworks

*Photos with Santa at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree

*The Holiday Market Booths open from 5 to 10pm

* The Parkway Church of God Holiness – across from the Mayor’s Tree selling kettle corn

The 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks Festival will continue that weekend, and the full schedule may be found by clicking here!

Click here for the parade event page.

To learn more click here for the Christmas on the Bricks Facebook page.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!

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Annual Christmas Parade Is On December 5: A Storybook Christmas

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 6pm

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Christmas Parade will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Downtown Fort Scott starting at 6 pm.

The parade theme this year will be “A Storybook Christmas”. The Chamber is calling all participants including businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals to enter the parade.

There is no cost to register a float, golf cart, foot unit, band, horse unit, car, or other entry. The parade is being sponsored by Briggs Auto and cash prizes will be awarded for overall 1 st , 2 nd ,
and 3 rd place entries.

Entries may be made online at fortscott.com under the events tab, or by picking up a form at the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall Street. Entry deadline is Tuesday, December 3rd at 1pm.

The parade route will start at Wall & National, go south to 3rd St., turn left to Main St., then north on Main to Skubitz Plaza where the parade will end at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree.

Additional activities that evening will include the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree immediately following the parade, Holiday Fireworks, and photos with Santa at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. The Holiday Market Booths for Christmas on the Bricks will also be open from 5 to 10 pm that evening with eight vendors, and the Parkway Church of God Holiness will be across from the Mayor’s Tree selling kettle corn.

The 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks Festival will continue that weekend, and the full schedule may be found at fortscott.com/Christmas-on-the-bricks.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com

What’s Happening in Fort Scott November 15

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 15th Weekly Newsletter

2nd Annual Christmas On The Bricks Event Merch is live for purchase!

Click HERE to order!

Fort Scott Brick Ornaments – Limited Quantity Available

As part of the Christmas on the Bricks Festival the first weekend of December in Downtown Fort Scott!

Made by The Artificers in Fort Scott out of Bourbon County Clay!

$20 per ornament.

Click here to order now!

Pick up at The Artificers, 8 N. National Ave.

during the Christmas on the Bricks Celebration.

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

11/15-16 ~ Garage Sale – Striler’s

Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday 9am – 3pm

1612 S. Crawford St.

11/16 ~ The Wayward Bettys at the

Green Lantern Speakeasy – 110 S. Main St.

Doors Open at 7pm Music Starts at 7:30pm

$25 | Cash Bar | Dessert included with ticket

11/16 ~ FREE MOVIE paid for by First Presbyterian Church members

Saturday 1pm | Sunday 2pm

Fort Scott Cinema 224 W. 18th St.

11/17 ~ First Presbyterian celebrates 165 of ministry in Fort Scott, KS

10:30am

*A celebration worship and fellowship to commemorate

11/1-18 ~ Fort Scott Presbyterian Village & Local Businesses Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

*Groups or individuals can enter

Trees are provided at FSPV, 2401 S. Horton St.

*Trees must be decorated by November 18

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/12-12/7 ~ Bartelsmeyer Jewelry Estate Sale

25% off all Estate Jewelry Nov. 12th-23rd

50% off all Estate Jewelry Nov. 26th-Dec.7th

22 N. Main St. | 620-223-2070

11/12-16th ~ FSHS presents Disney Frozen Jr.

Nov. 12 & 14, 7pm and Nov. 16, 2 & 7pm

FSHS Auditorium

Adults: $8 Children: $6

Order tickets on line here or at the door

Doors open 30 min prior to showtime

11/15 ~ Sip & Paint at Blissful Aesthetics Wellness by Jeanette Hawkins

6-7pm $30/person

Payment via Venmo: @jeanettecarlsonhawkins

Limited seats (6 spots left)

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

SAVE THE DATE

11/19 ~ Kiwanis Pioneers Chili Feed Fundraiser

11am-1:30pm and 4-6pm

301 S. National Ave.

Drive-thru only under the Canopy First United Methodist Church

$8 suggested donation for chili and cinnamon roll

11/19 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball v. Shorter College

7:30pm | Arnold Arena

11/20 ~ FSCC November Community Forum

Refreshments at 5:30pm with the forum at 6pm

in the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center –

2108 S. Horton St.

11/20 ~ Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore (every wednesday)

1:30-3pm | 16 S. Main St.

11/21 ~ K-State Research & Extension Money Management Webinar Series (6 sessions)

Thursdays from Noon – 1pm

FREE – must pre-register

Click here to register

11/21 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball v. Oklahoma Weslyan U JV

7:30 pm | Arnold Arena

11/23-11/30 ~ Key Annual Warehouse Sale

ONE WEEK ONLY

Sat. 11/23 8am-7pm

Mon. 11-25- Wed 11/27 9am – 7pm

Fri. 11/29 9am-6pm

Sat. 11/30 9am-4pm

2400 S. Main, Suite 200 (next to T-Mobile)

Follow KEY here on Facebook

Click here for the Facebook Event Page

11/23-24 ~ Fort Scott Recreation Turkey Month!

Nov 23rd – Turkey Trot

9am | $20 before the deadline of Nov 16th

Nov 24th -Turkey Shoot –

Grab your partner & win a turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner!

$10 per team – Register anytime

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

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

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Christmas On The Bricks On November 14

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by the Christmas on the Bricks Committee
Thursday, November 14th

8am at the

Empress Event Center

7 N. Main St.

(Entrances in both front and back)

Save the date for the first weekend of December!

Click here for the full schedule of events & links to pre-register for special activities and purchase event swag.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 8th Weekly Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 8th Weekly Newsletter

2nd Annual Christmas On The Bricks Event Merch is live for purchase!

Click HERE to order!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

11/8 ~ Week 10: FSHS Tiger Football takes on the Tonganoxie Chieftains. KSHSAA Regional Round Admission Prices Adults: (No Passes Accepted) Students: $8 K-12: $6

ALL USD234 STUDENTS ADMITTED FREE –

(must go to the designated gate)

Gates open at 5pm Kick off at 7 pm.

If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

11/10 ~ Mary Queen of Angels Church St Anne’s Altar Society Fall Festival

4-6pm, Kennedy Gym 705 S. Holbrook St.

Adults: $10 11&Under: Free

11/1-18 ~ Fort Scott Presbyterian Village & Local Businesses Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

*Groups or individuals can enter

Trees are provided at FSPV, 2401 S. Horton St.

*Trees must be decorated by November 18

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/8-10 ~ Veteran’s Day Appreciation Special at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

1-5pm

Park will be open Friday-Sunday Nov 8-10th to all military personnel, active or veteran, and first responders at no charge, with ID card

11/9 ~ FSCC SoundDawg Pep Band

High School Band Night with the SoundDawgs

1pm lunch provided

Game starts at 4pm

Please RSVP! [email protected]

11/11 ~ Veterans Day Breakfast at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. 8-10am

All veterans and their families, spouses, and surviving spouses to stop by anytime for a complimentary breakfast in the Bistro.

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/11 ~ Perry’s 2nd Annual Honor Meal

11am-2pm

FREE to all USA Service Members

$15/ea for General Public

Meal includes brisket, 2 sides, & drink

MUST RSVP:

click here to RSVP or call 620-939-4300

*want to be a part of thanking our service members with your goods or volunteer to serve meals please email [email protected]

11/11 ~ American Legion Riders 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade Caravan

Meet at Memorial Hall 8:30am

Kick-stands up at 9am

11/11 ~ VFW Events:

*7am, weather depending, flags along East National & National Cemetery

*10am short Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Cemetery

*11am-2pm Free Will Spaghetti feed at the VFW – All are welcome

11/12-12/7 ~ Bartelsmeyer Jewelry Estate Sale

25% off all Estate Jewelry Nov. 12th-23rd

50% off all Estate Jewelry Nov. 26th-Dec.7th

22 N. Main St. | 620-223-2070

11/12-16th ~ FSHS presents Disney Frozen Jr.

Nov. 12 & 14, 7pm and Nov. 16, 2 & 7pm

FSHS Auditorium

Adults: $8 Children: $6

Order tickets on line here or at the door

Doors open 30 min prior to showtime

11/13 ~ Manufacturing Day In Fort Scott

8am-1pm

8-8:45 Registration/Check-in at Bourbon County Fairgrounds Show Ring (Across from FSCC)

Complimentary breakfast served

11/13 ~ FSCC hosts Women’s Self Defense Class

5:30-7:30pm

FREE to ages 12 & up

Arnold Arena FSCC Campus – 2108 S. Horton St.

11/13 ~ Coyote Trapping & Predator Calling

Southwind Extension District Iola Office

1006 N. State St.

6pm Meal

6:30pm program begins

11/14 ~ Chamber Coffee Hosted by Christmas on the Bricks

8-9 am

Empress Event Center 7 N. Main St.

11/14 ~ FSCC Senior Day

11am – 2:30pm at the Ellis Fine Arts Center

Student Panel, Pizza Lunch, Academic Program Overview, Special Giveaway!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/39aRLW34uSvoQtkj6

11/15 ~ Sip & Paint at Blissful Aesthetics Wellness by Jeanette Hawkins

6-7pm $30/person

Payment via Venmo: @jeanettecarlsonhawkins

Limited seats (6 spots left)

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

SAVE THE DATE

11/19 ~ Kiwanis Pioneers Chili Feed Fundraiser

11am-1:30pm and 4-6pm

301 S. National Ave.

Drive-thru only under the Canopy First United Methodist Church

$8 suggested donation for chili and cinnamon roll

11/23-11/30 ~ Key Annual Warehouse Sale

ONE WEEK ONLY

Sat. 11/23 8am-7pm

Mon. 11-25- Wed 11/27 9am – 7pm

Fri. 11/29 9am-6pm

Sat. 11/30 9am-4pm

2400 S. Main, Suite 200 (next to T-Mobile)

Follow KEY here on Facebook

Click here for the Facebook Event P)age

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

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

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Key Warehouse Sale is Nov. 23-30

Annual Key

Warehouse Sale

November 23-30th

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.

To learn more click here for KEY Facebook page.

Click here for the KEY event page

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!

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Walmart’s Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting is Nov. 8

You’re Invited to Walmart’s

Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting!

Friday, November 8th at 9am

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!

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 

Chamber Coffee Hosted by the VFW on November 7

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by VFW Post 1165

 

Thursday, November 7th

8am at the VFW

1745 S. National Ave.

The VFW is a nonprofit veteran’s service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. VFW is the largest and oldest war Veteran’s service organization, and they have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America’s service men and women worldwide.

Special events the VFW has planned for Veterans Day include:

*Starting at 7am, weather depending, flags will be placed along East National Ave. and the National Cemetery.

*There will be a short Veterans Day ceremony at 10am at the National Cemetery.

*Following the ceremony from 11am to 2pm there will be a free will donation spaghetti feed at the VFW hosted by the VFW Auxiliary and all are welcome.

Click here for the FB Event Page.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Eat At Sharky’s Today to Help Fundraise for the new Ice Skating Rink

Don’t Forget today!

ALL DAY LONG 10% of sales will be donated to help fund the new Skating Rink!

Sharky’s Pub & Grub

16 N National Fort Scott, KS

If you would like to donate another way you can by following the steps below:

Use the QR codes below to donate via PayPal, Venmo, GoFundMe.

Cash or Checks made to the Chamber Foundation also accepted. Mail or drop off to the Chamber at 231 E. Wall St. Fort Scott, KS 66701.

We appreciate everyone who has donated already to help us make this possible for our community!

Click the QR code below for a direct link to donate!

Call 620-223-3566 for questions. Click here for our Chamber Foundation page and more information.

A special thank you to our Champion Chamber members…

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 

What’s Happening In Fort Scott Nov. 1 Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 1st Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House Shopping Event

Thursday, November 7th

*Some businesses open ’til at least 9

Shopping continues Friday & Saturday Nov 8th & 9th

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

11/1 ~ Week 9: FSHS Tigers take on the Coffeyville Tornados. KSHSAA Post-Season Admission Prices Adults: $8 Students K-12: $6

Gates open at 5pm Kick off at 7 pm.

If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/29-11/6 Pumpkin Rolls for the Rink

$22/roll

Order now thru Nov. 6th

Click here to order

PICK UP:

Nov. 9th 10am-12pm at Be The Light Boutique

12 N. Main St.

(If you cannot pick up during that time feel free to send someone to pick up for you)

11/1 First Fridays at the Artificers

8 N. National Ave.

6-9pm

Stop by browse the art, have some light refreshments, and enjoy good conversation!

11/1 Poplar Bulls & Band

2097 Poplar Rd. Fort Scott, KS

6pm

Bull Team Event and Bull Riders

11/1 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball Alumni game

6:30pm at Arnold Arena

2108 S. Horton St.

11/2 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball

first game of the year vs Seward County CC.

4pm at Arnold Arena

2108 S. Horton St.

11/2 ~ Halloween Costume Party at Sharky’s Pub & Grub feat. Dj Kirby with Thumpin Entertainment

9pm

11/2 ~ Halloween Spooktacular Costume Contact & Party at Holmtown Pub

Costume contest with cash prizes for best couple, scariest, & best group (5 or more)

Judging starts at 10pm, winners announced at 10:30pm

11/2 ~ Fort Scott Christian Heights PTF Chili Feed featuring 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Auction.

Dinner 4-6pm | Bake Auction 6pm

Adults $7 Children $4 (under 4 are free)

1101 S. Barbee St | 620.223-4330

11/2 ~ Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

11am-2pm

$25

11/1-18 ~ Fort Scott Presbyterian Village & Local Businesses Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

*Groups or individuals can enter

Trees are provided at FSPV, 2401 S. Horton St.

*Trees must be decorated by November 18

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE

11/8-10 ~ Veteran’s Day Appreciation Special at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

1-5pm

Park will be open Friday-Sunday Nov 8-10th to all military personnel, active or veteran, and first responders at no charge, with ID card

11/6 ~ Wednesday Writers at HedgehogInk!

1:30-3pm At HedgehogInk! Book Store

16 S. Main St.

11/7 ~ Holiday Open House Shopping Event, Downtown & Around

5-8pm

(*some stores open ’til at least 9pm)

Participating stores include:

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

11/7 ~ BINGO hosted by the American Legion

Doors open at 6 Bingo starts at 7pm

Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St

11/8 ~ Walmart Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at 9am

2500 S. Main St.

11/9 ~ FSCC SoundDawg Pep Band

High School Band Night with the SoundDawgs

1pm lunch provided

Game starts at 4pm

Please RSVP! [email protected]

11/11 ~ Veterans Day Breakfast at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. 8-10am

All veterans and their families, spouses, and surviving spouses to stop by anytime for a complimentary breakfast in the Bistro.

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/11 ~ Perry’s 2nd Annual Honor Meal

11am-2pm

FREE to all USA Service Members

$15/ea for General Public

Meal includes brisket, 2 sides, & drink

MUST RSVP:

click here to RSVP or call 620-939-4300

*want to be a part of thanking our service members with your goods or volunteer to serve meals please email [email protected]

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

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

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Annual Holiday Open House Is Next Week

 

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.