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Chamber Announces Spring Open House, Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event

 

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Spring Open House, Find the Golden Egg shopping event which will take place on Friday and Saturday March 23rd and 24th.  Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the hunt.

 

Customers are invited to shop local retailers to search for the hidden gold eggs. The golden eggs will contain coupons, promotions, Chamber Bucks, and more.

In addition to the shopping fun that weekend, there will be plastic multi-colored eggs hidden around Downtown on Saturday the 24th after 10 a.m. suitable for young children to find.

 

The Chamber encourages the community to join the hunt on March 23rd-24th. Get ‘egg-cited’ to shop local.  Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

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

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 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.

Bourbon County Arts Council call for entries through 2-23, the BCAC announces the 32nd Annual Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, 2108 Horton, entry requested by calling Deb Anderson at 620.224.8650/Deb Halsey at 620.224.0684 or email [email protected]

ELVIS is in the building ~ concert, dinner, AND hotel package! Package includes an overnight stay on Saturday night at your choice of the Courtland Hotel and Spa or Sleep Inn and Suites Hotel/2 Tickets to the Elvis Concert at the River Room Event Center/includes happy hour & auction as well as a Tuscan Chicken Dinner, click here for more information and to reserve NOW!

Radio Auction EVERY Thursday and Friday starting at 3pm, MUST have a bid number/contact 620.223.4500 or stop by the station at 2 N. National to grab one, you can bid on the radio or online at kombfm.com, click here for more information!

2/8 ~ Dustin Treiber LIVE at Brickstreet BBQ, 6-8pm, click here for more information.

2/8-10th ~ FSHS Play – Arsenic and Old Lace, Adults $7/Children $5, doors open 30 minutes prior to show time, 7pm, click here for more details.

2/8-10 ~ Sixties Family Fun Night at the Museum of Creativity, $5/per person ages 3-103+, entrance includes participation in all competitions/activities and an ice cream float, click here for a complete listing of events!

2/8 ~ Sweetheart Dinner at Presbyterian Village for anyone 65 and older, alfredo pasta/fresh green beans/and fruit pizza for dessert, bring anyone you’d like or just bring yourself for a night full of fun, RSVP to 620.223.5550

2/8 ~ Conversation Heart Dish – Walk In Class hosted by The Artificers, 5-9pm, $10/per heart, all ages welcomed, click here for more information.

2/9-10 ~ Prairie Troubadour Catholic Symposium, click here for more information and a full schedule of events.

2/9 ~ Birthday Ladies Night Sip & Shop at Better in Bourbon, join Better and Bourbon as they toast 3 WONDERFUL years in business, enjoy permanent jewelry specials and sip on delicious drinks while you shop, 6-8pm, click here for more information!

2/10 ~ Cupid’s Corner Holiday Craft at Buck Run Community Center, ages pre-k – 5th grade, $1/per person, 9-10:30am.

2/10 ~ Timber Hills Lake Ranch Valentine’s Day Special, overnight stay including cabin AND food for two for only $175, visit www.timberhillslakeranch.com to view more or see flyer below!

2/10 ~ Legislative Update/Outlook from our legislators hosted by the Chamber, 10am, location Ellis Fine Arts Center meeting rooms on the campus of FSCC, 2108 S. Horton.

2/10 ~ Love Local Chocolate Crawl Shopping event hosted by Fort Scott Chamber, enjoy sweet deals and yummy treats, Downtown and around.

2/11 ~ SUPER BOWL LVlll, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers, Halftime show featuring Usher, grab your family and friends and watch the game at a local establishment! GOOOO CHIEFS!

2/12-17 ~ Valentine’s Day “Ghost” Class at The Artificers, 2 hours of wheel throwing as a couple/heavy appetizers catered by Crooners/guaranteed laughs & entertainment, $175 per couple, 6-9pm, see flyer below for more information!

2/15 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by the Gordon Parks Museum and Lowell Milken Center, Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, 8am

2/15 ~ Lowell Milken Center features Unsung Hero James Reese Europe as part of Black History Month, this event will take place at the Ellis Center at FSCC, this event is free and all are welcomed, 11am, click here for more information!

2/16 ~ FSHS Homecoming Basketball vs Pittsburg Dragons, games begin at 4:30pm, Winter Formal/Homecoming dance is Saturday night February 17th with an admission of $5 per student, 7pm-10pm. GO TIGERS!

2/16-17 ~ LAST Indoor Yard Sale at the Museum of Creativity, Friday 9am-10pm and Saturday 9am-4pm, click here for more information!

2/17 ~ Care to Share – Evening with Elvis at River Room Events, happy hour and a silent auction at 5:30pm followed with a fantastic dinner and desserts with Twigs and Berries, $25/per person/$50 per couple/and $200 for a table of 8, click here for more information.

2/17 ~ Scouts Pinewood Derby at Memorial Hall, 6pm, click here for more details.

2/18 ~ Bourbon County Democrats first general meeting of 2024, Ellis Center Meeting Rooms, 2-4pm, click here for more information.

2/19 ~ Kid’s Art Party – Raining Cats & Dogs, $5 is all it takes to reserve your spot with the remainder $20 due the day of class, all supplies and snack are included, click here to reserve your youngster’s spot!

2/21 ~ Fort Scott Community College Community Conservation with Dr. Jason Kegler, the focus this session will be on the College’s identity, Ellis Fine Arts Center Meeting Rooms, 2108 S. Horton, 5:30pm, click here for more information.

2/22 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Lyons Realty Group, 8 E. Wall, 8am

2/22 ~ Bourbon County Job Fair hosted by KANSASWORKS & co-sponsored by Bourbon County REDI, the Chamber, and HBCAT, 2pm-5pm at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., see flyer below for more information – 2-2:30pm is reserved for Veterans.

2/23 ~ Lacey’s Crew Chili Feed & Raffle at Fort Scott High School, all profits will go directly to Lacey to support her during her fight with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, 5-8pm, click here for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!

2/24-25 ~ Frostbite Event at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, great food/great fun/great friends, $60 cost includes entry/ 1 hot meal/1 t-shirt and a drawing ticket, click here for more information!

2/24 ~ Casi Joy LIVE at Memorial Hall, 7-10pm, click here to get tickets!

2/25 ~ February Flower Class hosted by Sunshine Boutique at Papa Don’s Pizza, $10 due when signing up with the remainder $10 due at class, $20/per person, click here to register!

2/28 ~ Future Now Finance @ FSHS by SparkWheel, 8:00am-1:00pm

2/29 ~ Lunch – N – Learn about registered apprenticeship opportunities, 104 N. National, 12-1pm

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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.

Legislative Update Coffee THIS Saturday, Feb. 10th, 10-11:15am, hosted by the Chamber!

ALL are welcome to attend!

Timber Hills Lake Valentine’s Day

Sweetheart Special!

Love Local Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event is THIS Saturday, February 10th! See below for list of participating stores!

Valentine’s Day “Ghost” Class for Couples at The Artificers, click here to register!

Care to Share hosts Evening with Elvis at

The River Room, February 17th! Tickets on sale @ the Chamber or click here to purchase online!

Updates from Local Leaders: Community Connection Panelist Luncheon on February 7

Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, February 7th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Chamber members and the community are invited to hear 7-minute updates by the following entities: City of Fort Scott, City Manager Brad Matkin Bourbon County, Commissioner Clifton Beth Bourbon County REDI, Executive Director Rob Harrington Fort Scott Community College, President Jason Kegler USD-234, Superintendent Destry Brown USD-235 (Superintendent Vance Eden is unable to attend)

The event is free to attend but registration is requested. Box lunches are available by pre-order for $10.

Those planning to attend may RSVP here. (lunch orders being accepted online thru 8am Wed. the 7th)

Moderator for the event will be Bailey Lyons of Lyons Realty Group,

2024 Chamber Board Member & Past Board Chair.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.

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Chamber Announces Love Local & Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event

 

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Love Local Chocolate Crawl shopping event which will take place on Saturday, February 10th.  Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

 

Customers are invited to shop local retailers while sampling a variety of chocolate treats along the way, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions.  Locations included in the event will have a Chocolate Crawl poster and red and white balloons displayed at their entrance.

 

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, love local and join the Chocolate Crawl on February 10th to celebrate Valentine’s Day. “You can’t buy love, but you can buy local!”

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

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Riggs Chiropractic

Join us for a Chamber Coffee hosted by

Riggs Chiropractic

Thursday, February 1st

8:00 am

304 E. 23rd St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee Thursday, February 1st at 8 a.m. hosted by Riggs Chiropractic at their Fort Scott location, 304 E. 23rd St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to door prize drawings.

Riggs Chiropractic is where your family achieves optimum health and wellness through Chiropractic Care. Riggs Chiropractic has three locations: Pittsburg, Ks, Riverton, Ks, and Fort Scott, Ks.  Riggs Chiropractic offers services such as Low Back Pain, Headaches & Migraines, Joint Pain, Neck Pain, Pregnancy, Satica, Whiplash, Carpal Tunnel, Pediatrics, and Acupuncture. Join us Thursday morning to celebrate Riggs Chiropractic’s one year anniversary!

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2024 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

Click here for their Website!

We hope to see you there!

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 26th Weekly Newsletter

Photograph by L. Wright on July 28th, 2013. Click here to purchase!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until futher 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.

1/27 ~ Care to Share “The Sharing Bucket” Pool Tournament at Holmtown Pub, $40/per team, lots of great raffles and auction items, 10am-3pm, click here for more information!

1/27 ~ Bracelet Bar Extravaganza: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert Edition at Better in Bourbon, 1-3pm, click here for more information.

1/27 ~ Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s, “Winter Friends”, $5 to reserve your spot and $20 due at class, 11am-2pm, click here for more information and to sign up!

1/27 ~ RED – Taylor Swift Tribute LIVE at Memorial Hall, 7pm, click here for tickets!

1/31 ~ Bourbon County Conservation District 78th Annual Meeting at Clover Leaf 4-H Building on the Bourbon County Fair Grounds, 5:30pm, see flyer below for more information.

1/31 ~ STOP! Sex Trafficking Project sponsored by E3 Ranch Foundation and Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 Horton, no children please, for questions or concerns contact 620.215.2681.

1/31 ~ Bourbon County Community Outlook Event at Bourbon County REDI, gain valuable insights on the economic future of Bourbon County from speak Jeremy Hill, 8am-10am, click here for more information and to register.

2/1 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Chamber Champion member Riggs Chiropractic, 304 E. 23rd, 8am

2/1 ~ Rep. Jake LaTurner’s mobile office hours at the Chamber, 11:30am-12:30pm, open to the public, click here for info.

2/1 ~ CRP Land Management Workshop in Bronson, 6:30pm, call the Bourbon County Conservation District at 620.223.1880 to reserve your spot.

2/2 ~ Artist Reception at The Artificers featuring Sally Brandon and Kate Freeman, refreshments/artist talks/new art, 6-9pm, click here for more information!

2/3 ~ 2024 Coyote Calling Contest (Care to Share Benefit), three man team, $75 per team, pre-registration required by Jan. 31st, click here for more information and to register.

2/3 ~ Cooking Tips and Tricks at Healthy Bourbon County Action Team with Twigs and Berries, cooking on a budget/eliminating food waste and using leftovers/meal planning made easy/including kids in the kitchen, free event to the public, 10am-12pm, click here for more info!

2/3 ~ Fort Scott Youth Basketball Tournament, 3 games, boys and girls 3rd-6th grades, click here for more information.

2/4 ~ Botox and Brows at Blissful Aesthetics & Wellness with The Beauty Lounge Girls, special event pricing, deposit required, contact 620.215.0305 to register, 12-3pm, click here for more information.

2/6 ~ Southeast Kansas Day on the Hill in Topeka, breakfast and networking with Chambers across SEK, State Legislators, SEK businesses, and State Officials, 7:30am.

2/7 ~ Community Connection Panelist Event sponsored by Fort Scott Chamber, free event but registration is requested in order to plan seating, box lunches are available for $10 and need pre-ordered by 2/5, 11:45am-1:00pm, click here for more information and to register.

2/8 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by SparkWheel at Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. 12th St., 8am

2/8 ~ Dustin Treiber LIVE at Brickstreet BBQ, 6-8pm, click here for more information.

2/9-10 ~ Prairie Troubadour Catholic Symposium, click here for more information and a full schedule of events.

2/10 ~ Cupid’s Corner Holiday Craft at Buck Run Community Center, ages pre-k – 5th grade, $1/per person, 9-10:30am.

2/10 ~ Timber Hills Lake Ranch Valentine’s Day Special, overnight stay including cabin AND food for two for only $175, visit www.timberhillslakeranch.com to view more or see flyer below!

2/10 ~ Legislative Update/Outlook from our legislators hosted by the Chamber, 10am, location TBA.

2/10 ~ Love Local Chocolate Crawl Shopping event hosted by Fort Scott Chamber, enjoy sweet deals and yummy treats, downtown and around.

SAVE THE DATE!

2/12-17 ~ Valentine’s Day “Ghost” Class at The Artificers, 2 hours of wheel throwing as a couple/heavy appetizers catered by Crooners/guaranteed laughs & entertainment, $175 per couple, 6-9pm, see flyer below for more information!

2/17 ~ Care to Share – Evening with Elvis at River Room Events, happy hour and a silent auction at 5:30pm followed with a fantastic dinner and desserts with Twigs and Berries, $25/per person/$50 per couple/and $200 for a table of 8, click here for more information.

2/17 ~ Scouts Pinewood Derby at Memorial Hall, 6pm, click here for more details.

2/22 ~ Bourbon County Job Fair hosted by KansasWorks, 2:30pm-5:30pm at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., see flyer below for more information.

_________________

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.

Care to Share “The Sharing Bucket” – Pool Tournament, January 27th!

Cooking Tips and Tricks at HBCAT featuring

Twigs and Berries!

Botox and Brows at Blissful Aesthetics with

The Beauty Lounge!

Timber Hills Lake Valentine’s Day

Sweetheart Special!

Care to Share hosts Evening with Elvis at

The River Room! Tickets on sale @ the Chamber!

Bourbon County Job Fair at Woodland Hills. Businesses are able to scan the QR below to sign up!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

FSCC Community Conversation This Evening at 5:30 p.m.

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Fort Scott Community College…..

Join Dr. Jason Kegler for an open conversation!

Dr. Jason Kegler would like to invite members of Bourbon County, the surrounding communities, and alumni to a series of conversations regarding the college and its impact on our community.

The purpose of the conversation series is to engage the community on matters related to the college. Dr. Kegler will be discussing the college’s mission and vision, image, identity, economic impact, and other topics of interest. His plan is for these conversations to occur monthly through April. Dr. Kegler sees this as an opportunity for him to gain vital feedback from the people they serve related to this community’s college.

For more information, contact 620.223.2700 ext. 5202.

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

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Presbyterian Village on January 25

Join us for a Chamber Coffee hosted by

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

Thursday, January 25th

8:00 am

2401 South Horton

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee Thursday, January 25th at 8 a.m. hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing.

 

At Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, they believe experience matters. Our compassionate team members have experience. They are professionals who are experts in their field and have deep ties to the community of Fort Scott, Kansas. They are here to make sure our residents enjoy great service and can live life on their own terms. Whether you are looking to put away the lawnmower and enjoy the active lifestyle of a friendly senior living community, or you need that little bit of extra help with day-to-day tasks that community living can provide, Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is here for you.

Any business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2024 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

Click here for their Facebook page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
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Chamber Coffee at Sleep Inn on January 18

Join us for a Chamber Coffee hosted by

CORE Community

Bourbon County

Thursday, January 18th

8:00 am

302 East Wall (Sleep Inn & Suites)

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee Thursday, January 18th at 8 a.m. hosted by Core Community which will be held at Sleep Inn and Suites, 302 E. Wall Street. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

CORE Community Bourbon County had its official launch date of Monday, November 13, 2023. The mission of CORE Community is engaging the community to lift families out of poverty. It is about bringing families experiencing poverty to a safe place where their voices are heard, and they help actively find solutions to get people out of poverty-including themselves. If you or someone you know is interested in CORE Community, contact Cherri Walrod, Community Liaison,  at 620.215.1703 for more information.

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2024 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

Click here for their Facebook page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 12th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until futher 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.

1/13 ~ Kody West LIVE at Memorial Hall, doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm, click here for tickets!

1/13 ~ Go Kansas City Chiefs! Several local establishments have shared that they will be streaming the game! Show your spirit for the game! Kick off is 7pm.

1/17 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service “Canned & Non-Perishable Food Drive”, Gordon Parks Museum from 9am-1pm, click here for more info.

1/17 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Soup Dinner, Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, soup/drinks/dessert provided, free event provided by Great Western Dining, 12-1pm, click here for more info.

1/17 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Gospel Hymns and Inspirational Choir and Band Music Event at Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, free event and open to the public, 1pm, click here for more info!

1/16 ~ Snowman Storytime at Fort Scott Public Library, stories/snacks/crafts, this event will last 30-45 minutes, 10-11am, click here for more info.

1/18 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by CORE Community, will be held at the Sleep Inn, 8am

1/18 ~ Live Music Event at Brickstreet BBQ featuring Holly Crays, country/southern rock/original and cover songs, 6-8pm, click here for more info.

1/18 ~ BINGO at Memorial Hall hosted by the American Legion, doors open 6pm, games start 7pm. Color Guard will be serving vegetable soup as concessions, click here to get updates on FB.

1/19 ~ Retailer’s Roundtable at the Fort Scott Area Chamber, any retailers in the Downtown Historic District or otherwise are welcome to join us to look at the calendar for 2024 and plan shopping events, 8:30am, click herefor more info!

1/20 ~ Wreaths Across America Wreath Retirement at the National Cemetery, 8am, click here for more info.

1/23 ~ Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet at Papa Don’s Pizza, 8:30-9:30am, click here for more info!

1/24 ~ Join President Dr. Jason Kegler from Fort Scott Community College for an open conversation at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, the purpose of the conversation series is to engage the community on matters related to the college, 5:30pm, click here for more info.

1/25 ~ Southeast Kansas Women In Ag Seminar at Dutch Country Cafe in Garnett Kansas, doors open at 8:30am, to register contact Mandy Shoemaker at 620.223.3170, registration is required

by January 19th

1/27 ~ Care to Share “The Sharing Bucket” Pool Tournament at Holmtown Pub, $40/per team, lots of great raffles and auction items, 10am-3pm, click here for more information!

1/27 ~ RED – Taylor Swift Tribute LIVE at Memorial Hall, 7pm, click here for tickets!

1/27 ~ SEK INC Annual Meeting & Dinner at Neosho Memorial Impact Center in Chanute Kansas, click here for tickets.

1/31 ~ Bourbon County Conservation District 78th Annual Meeting at Clover Leaf 4-H Building on the Bourbon County Fair Grounds, 5:30pm, see flyer below for more information.

1/31 ~ STOP! Sex Trafficking Project sponsored by E3 Ranch Foundation and Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 Horton, no children please, for questions or concerns contact 620.215.2681.

SAVE THE DATE!

2/3 ~ 2024 Coyote Calling Contest (Care to Share Benefit), three man team, $75 per team, pre-registration required by Jan. 31st, click here for more information and to register.

2/4 ~ Botox and Brows at Blissful Aesthetics & Wellness with The Beauty Lounge Girls, special event pricing, deposit required, contact 620.215.0305 to register, 12-3pm, click here for more information.

2/6 ~ Southeast Kansas Day on the Hill in Topeka, breakfast and networking with Chambers across SEK, State Legislators, SEK businesses, and State Officials, 7:30am.

2/10 ~ Cupid’s Corner Holiday Craft at Buck Run Community Center, ages pre-k – 5th grade, $1/per person, 9-10:30am.

2/10 ~ Legislative Update/Outlook from our legislators hosted by the Chamber, 10am, location TBA.

_________________

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.

Kody West LIVE at Memorial Hall, January 13th!

click here for tickets!

Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration Schedule for January 17th!

Care to Share “The Sharing Bucket” – Pool Tournament, January 27th!

Bourbon County Conservation District 78th Annual Meeting!

STOP! Sex Trafficking Project sponsored by E3 Ranch Foundation and Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office!

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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Ribbon Cutting at Freedom Fitness Before Chamber Coffee on January 11

Join us for a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting

Freedom Fitness

Thursday, January 11th

8:00 am

15 S. National

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting Thursday, January 11th at 8 a.m. hosted by Freedom Fitness which will be held at their new business, 15 S. National Street. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Lindsay and John Hill, owners and coaches of the new business called Freedom Fitness opened their doors on January 1st, 2024. Freedom Fitness offers fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels, plus the option for a regular gym membership for patrons to come in and lift during certain hours and use equipment/facilities. Lindsay and John look forward to serving Fort Scott with a Faith.Family.Freedom.Fitness environment.

Any member business or organization wanting to host a Chamber Coffee in 2024 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

Click here for their Facebook page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
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January 9 Downtown Meet and Greet Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet RESCHEDULED for January 23rd!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held  January 23rd from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St.

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

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