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Spring Open House March 24-25

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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 24th and 25th. 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.
Participating retailers include 110 South Main, Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Bids & Dibs, Hare & Crow Art Gallery, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore & More, Iron Star Antiques & Such, Laree + Co., Mayco Ace Hardware Store, Museum of Creativity Gift Shop, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring, Sekan’s Occasion Shop, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, and Varia Quality Resale Clothing.
In addition to the shopping fun that weekend, there will be plastic multi-colored eggs hidden around Downtown on Saturday the 25th after 10 a.m. suitable for young children to find.
The Chamber encourages the community to join the hunt on March 24th-25th. Get ‘egg-cited’ to shop local. Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Big Sugar Lumber on March 23

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the weekly Chamber Coffee on Thursday, March 23rd at 8am hosted by Big Sugar Lumber at 1005 S. Clark St.  Big Sugar Lumber is celebrating 40 years of business in the community. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to door prize drawings.

Big Sugar Lumber was started by original business partners Sid Colwell, Ed Graham, Jim Fewins, and Matt Noll in March 1983 in Mound City. They opened a second location in 1984 in Fort Scott and a third store in Garnett in 1988. Today, the Fort Scott store is the sole location owned by Jim Fewins and managed by Daniel Harney. Big Sugar Lumber is proud to have been the hometown source for four decades offering lumber, hardware, paint, windows, and roofing supplies for residential, commercial projects, Stihl and Purina feed products.

Chamber Coffees are held each Thursday at 8am for members to network, make announcements, and learn about the host business or organization.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or to inquire about available dates for hosting a Coffee.

 

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Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser: FSCC Cheerleading Team

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member FSCC…
Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser!
Fort Scott Community Greyhound Cheerleading Team is needing the communities help to with competition fees and new equipment!
Grab your dozen of FRESH glazed Krispy Kreme Donuts from any cheerleader or coach before March 24th. You can find a cheerleader OR
text your order to 620.215.3808.
$12/dozen, pay when you order
Pick up will be at the college and the date will be announced at a later date.
You can pay by cash, check (made out to FSCC Cheer),
or venmo (alexandrya-morillo)! If you use Venmo please put your name and number of dozens that you are wanting in the memo box.
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

March 16th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, something for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something for all ages!

March Special at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore

Buy 2 Children’s Books, Get 1 free

Gardening Books 25% off!

3/13-17 ~ Kids Spring Art and Paint Parties, 702 S. National Ave, cost is $125, $25 to reserve your child’s spot and the balance of $100 due the first day of camp, click here for more info.

3/16 ~ BINGO at Memorial Hall hosted by the American Legion, doors open 6pm, BINGO starts 7pm.

3/17 ~ Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry, Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Horton, click here for

more info.

3/17 ~ Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce!

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day! Find the Golden Coins for discounts at Sunshine Boutique, 10am-6pm, contact Sunshine Boutique for more info.

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day at the Elks Lodge! Reubens, Karaoke and more, starting at 6pm, click here for info.

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day at Sharky’s, breakfast buffet from 9-11am, lunch/dinner special from 11am-close, live DJ from 6:30-10:30pm, join them for drink specials and live music! Click here for more info!

3/17-18 ~ SEK Spring Classic Lamb & Cattle Show, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more info.

3/17 ~ Baked Potato Bar and Pie at First United Methodist Church 301 National, free will donation, 11:30am-1:30pm, see flyer below for info.

3/18 ~ VFW 8 Ball Pool Tournament at the VFW Building, $10 Entry Fee with 100% payout, 50% to 1st, 30% to 2nd, 20% to 3rd,

click here for more info.

3/18 ~ Colonialism and the Osage in Kansas at the Fort Scott National Historic Site in the Theater of the Infantry Barracks, 11am-12pm, click here for more info.

3/18 ~ Tiger Baseball Alumni Game at LaRoche Field, starting at 2pm, free will donation, click here for more info.

3/18 ~ Nading & Pitts Genetics and Duling Show Pigs Live Sale, 1474 Tomahawk Road, Berk/Chester/Crossbred/Duroc, lunch starts at 11am then the sale starts at 1pm, click here for more info.

3/19 ~ FSN Teens Trivia Night, Memorial Hall, 5:30-7pm, entry fee $80 for 8 players per team. Click here for info.

3/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Big Sugar Lumber, 1005 S. Clark, 8am, celebrating 40 years in business in March!

3/24 ~ FSCC Aggie Days at Fort Scott Community College, 8am-3pm

3/24 ~ Knights of Columbus Annual Fish Fry, Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Horton, click here for

more info.

3/24 ~ Annual FSHS Talent Show & Miss(ter) Pageant, admission is $5, doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm, click here for more info.

3/24-25 ~ Spring Open House ~ Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event, Downtown & Around, shop at participating retailers for savings!, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Visit the Easter Bunny at Bids & Dibs, they have the backdrop; you bring the camera, 12-3pm, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Mary Queen of Angels Benefit

Golf Tournament, 4 person scramble $60 per person ($240 per team) 8:00 Registration, 9:00 Tee off, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Unique Fundraiser at Museum of Creativity, $15/person, starts at 9am, click here for more info.

3/26 ~ DIY Wine Bottle Bouquet Class at Sunshine Boutique, 1pm, click here for info.

3/29 ~ Star Party at the Fort Scott National Historic Site, join Park Rangers and the Kansas Astronomical Observers for a deep look into space at stars, galaxies, and nebulae, dress in layers, comfortable shoes, bring a red covering for your flashlight, 7:30-9:30pm, click here for more info.

3/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site at the Fort, 8am.

3/31 and 4/1 ~ Home, Sport, Farm, & Garden Show, Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Arnold Arena at FSCC, 2108 S. Horton St., hosted by KOMB FM 103.9 and 98.3 FM Radio

4/1 ~ Eggstravaganza @ Buck Run Community Center, pre-k – 5th Grade, pre-register by March 30th, 9-10:30am, click here for more info.

4/1 ~ Floral Easter Basket Class at Sunshine Boutique, $25/person, 10am-12pm, click here for more info.

4/1 ~ First Saturday Story Time at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, guest reader and an activity, 2:30pm, click here for more info.

4/4 ~ Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet at City State Bank 202 Scott Ave, 8-9am

4/5 ~ FSHS 2023 Career Fair, Fort Scott High School Auxiliary Gym, 8am-12pm, click here for more info.

4/5 ~ Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship Event, Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Office, 5:30pm

4/6 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St, 8am

4/8 ~ Floral Easter Basket Class at Sunshine Boutique, $25/person

Save the Date!

4/13 ~ JOB FAIR hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 3-6pm, click here to register for an employer booth.

4/15 ~ America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist Greg Morton Comedy Show, Memorial Hall, 7-10pm, click here for tickets!

4/15-16 ~ Civil War Encampment at Fort Scott National Historic Site National Park, this event is free and open to the public, 9am-5pm, click here for more info.

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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.

March Into Savings at

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore!

United Women in Faith hosting a Baked Potato Bar and Pie!

Sharky’s St. Paddy’s Day!

Breakfast Buffet 9 to 11am

Lunch & Dinner Specials w/DJ to follow

See flyers below for details!

Common Ground features St. Martin’s Academy Live in Concert!

Spring Open House, Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event ~ March 24th-25th!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Briggs of Fort Scott on March 16

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Chamber Coffee hosted by Briggs of Fort Scott

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the weekly Chamber Coffee on Thursday, March 16th at 8am hosted by Briggs of Fort Scott, 1819 S. Main St. in the Ford Showroom.  Briggs will be celebrating their 7th anniversary in the community and 40th anniversary corporate-wide with additional locations in Manhattan and Topeka.  Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to door prize drawings.

The primary focus of Briggs is on building relationships with their customers and to make the car buying experience fast, easy, and hassle-free.  Brands sold out of the Fort Scott dealership include Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Wagoneer.  In addition, they offer Fiat, KIA, Nissan, and Subaru at the other locations.  Briggs also offers a variety of automotive maintenance and repair services on all the brands they sell and more.

Chamber Coffees are held each Thursday at 8am for members to network, make announcements, and learn about the host business or organization.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or to inquire about available dates for hosting a Coffee.

 

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

March 10th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, something for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something for all ages!

March Special at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore

Buy 2 Children’s Books, Get 1 free

Gardening Books 25% off!

3/10-12 ~ FSCC College Rodeo, March 10th starts at 7:30pm, Saturday March 11th starts at 1:30pm and 7:30pm, and Short Go at 1pm on March 12th, Admission is $12 for adults, children ages 6-12 $5 and children 5 & under get in free, FSCC students w/ID – $5. Click here for more info.

3/10 ~ Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry at Kennedy Gym 705 S. Holbrook, all donations will go to help rebuild the Catholic church, 5-7pm, click here for more info.

3/10-11 ~ The Dirty Bourbon Band at Sharky’s starting at 9pm both Friday and Saturday. Join them for food, drinks, and live music!

3/10 ~ Dangerous Doug Harper performing Indie Folk Music at Common Ground Coffee Co. 7-8pm, free admission. Click here for more info.

3/11 ~ Last chance to view the Bourbon County Arts Council Annual Fine Arts Exhibit, open to the public 9am to 1pm, Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of FSCC.

3/11 ~ March Makers Market at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds 4H Building, 10am-3pm, click here for info.

3/12 ~ Daylight Savings Time, Spring Forward!

3/12 ~ Austin Parks Benefit Dinner, FSHS Cafeteria, 11:30am-2pm or until out with an auction starting at 1pm, this is a free will donation with all proceeds going to Austin Parks Family to support him during his cancer treatment journey, click here for more info.

3/13-17 ~ Kids Spring Art and Paint Parties, 702 S. National Ave, cost is $125, $25 to reserve your child’s spot and the balance of $100 due the first day of camp, click here for more info.

3/16 ~ BINGO at Memorial Hall hosted by the American Legion, doors open 6pm, BINGO starts 7pm.

3/17 ~ Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry, Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Horton, click here for

more info.

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day! Find the Golden Coins for discounts at Sunshine Boutique, 10am-6pm, contact Sunshine Boutique for more info.

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day at the Elks Lodge! Reubens, Karaoke and more, starting at 6pm, click here for info.

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day at Sharky’s, breakfast buffet from 9-11am, lunch/dinner special from 11am-close, live DJ from 6:30-10:30pm, join them for drink specials and live music! Click here for more info!

3/17-18 ~ SEK Spring Classic Lamb & Cattle Show, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more info.

3/17 ~ Baked Potato Bar and Pie at First United Methodist Church 301 National, free will donation, 11:30am-1:30pm, see flyer below for info.

3/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Big Sugar Lumber, 1005 S. Clark, 8am, celebrating 40 years in business in March!

3/24 ~ FSCC Aggie Days at Fort Scott Community College, 8am-3pm

3/24 ~ Knights of Columbus Annual Fish Fry, Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Horton, click here for

more info.

3/24 ~ Annual FSHS Talent Show & Miss(ter) Pageant, admission is $5, doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm, click here for more info.

3/24-25 ~ Spring Open House ~ Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event, Downtown & Around, shop at participating retailers for savings!, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Visit the Easter Bunny at Bids & Dibs, they have the backdrop; you bring the camera, 12-3pm, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Mary Queen of Angels Benefit

Golf Tournament, 4 person scramble $60 per person ($240 per team) 8:00 Registration, 9:00 Tee off, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Unique Fundraiser at Museum of Creativity, $15/person, starts at 9am, click here for more info.

3/26 ~ DIY Wine Bottle Bouquet Class at Sunshine Boutique, 1pm, click here for info.

3/29 ~ Star Party at the Fort Scott National Historic Site, join Park Rangers and the Kansas Astronomical Observers for a deep look into space at stars, galaxies, and nebulae, dress in layers, comfortable shoes, bring a red covering for your flashlight, 7:30-9:30pm, click here for more info.

3/30 ~ Chamber Coffee-OPEN, if your business would like to host a Chamber Coffee please contact the Chamber at 620.223.3566.

3/31 and 4/1 ~ Home, Sport, Farm, & Garden Show, Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Arnold Arena at FSCC, 2108 S. Horton St., hosted by KOMB FM 103.9 and 98.3 FM Radio

4/1 ~ Eggstravaganza @ Buck Run Community Center, pre-k – 5th Grade, pre-register by March 30th, 9-10:30am, click here for more info.

4/1 ~ Floral Easter Basket Class at Sunshine Boutique, $25/person, 10am-12pm, click here for more info.

4/1 ~ First Saturday Story Time at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, guest reader and an activity, 2:30pm, click here for more info.

4/4 ~ Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet at City State Bank 202 Scott Ave, 8:30-9:30am

Save the Date!

4/5 ~ FSHS 2023 Career Fair, Fort Scott High School Auxiliary Gym, 8am-12pm

4/13 ~ JOB FAIR hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 3-6pm, click here to register for an employer booth.

4/15 ~ America’s Got Talent Semi – Finalist Greg Morton Comedy Show, Memorial Hall, 7-10pm, click here for tickets!

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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.

March Into Savings at

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore!

44th Annual Spring College Rodeo!

Austin Parks Family Benefit

Dinner and Auction!

United Women in Faith hosting a Baked Potato Bar and Pie!

Spring Open House Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Riggs Chiropractic on March 9

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, March 9th at 8 a.m. hosted by Riggs Chiropractic. The event will be held at their new Fort Scott location at 304 E. 23rd St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

 

Riggs Chiropractic, with locations in Pittsburg and Riverton, recently expanded to Fort Scott providing the same great care to patients in this area.

Riggs Chiropractic has partnered with Bourbon County CASA for a Miracle Year of Wellness in which they will donate all new patient exam fees to CASA to help further their mission.  In just their first month, Riggs has accrued $1,000 to donate to this worthy cause.  Dr. Megan Vyhlidal, native of Pittsburg, is excited to bring her expertise to the Fort Scott community.  Chiropractic Assistant, Kalyn Turner, lives in Fort Scott and is excited to help people live a more wellness-focused life.

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2023 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

 

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott-By the Chamber

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

March 2nd Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, something for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something for all ages!

March Special at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore

Buy 2 Children’s Books, Get 1 free

Gardening Books 25% off!

3/2 ~ BINGO hosted by American Legion post #25, Memorial Hall, doors open at 6pm, Bingo starts at 7pm

3/2-11 ~ Bourbon County Fine Arts Exhibit, open to public for viewing, click here for more info.

(Artist Reception 3/2 6-8pm open to the public)

3/4 ~ The Artificers are hosting a whistle making class for kiddos, only $10 per kid, classes on the 1/2 hour, click here for more info.! Twigs & Berries will be there with Cotton Candy!

3/3-4 ~ Trolley Tours start for the season and run thru the first weekend of December, 50-minute narrated tour of Fort Scott, on the hour from the Chamber, Fridays 11am-3pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm , $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under

OPENING WEEKEND SPECIAL 1/2 OFF!

3/4 ~ FSHS Tiger Girls play at 5pm, hosting

Sub-state! Go Big Red!

3/4 ~ 2nd Annual Marsha Fest in honor of the late Marsha Lancaster of Marsha’s Deli at the Liberty Theatre, 8pm, click here for more info. Baloney Ponyz live in concert ~ don’t miss it!

3/4 ~ Storytime at Hedgehog.INK!, 2:30pm, click here for more info.

3/9 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Riggs Chiropractic – a new business & Chamber Champion member, 304 E. 23rd St., 8am!

3/7 ~ Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by the Chamber through NetWork Kansas and our E-Community program in conjunction with FSHS, student business competition, tradeshow by students of businesses open to the public! Come vote on your favorite! FSHS Aux Gym, 11:30am-12:45pm, the Chamber will be presenting nearly $3,000 in cash prizes to the students!

See flyer below for more info.!

3/10-12 ~ FSCC College Rodeo, March 10th starts at 7:30pm, Saturday March 11th starts at 1:30pm and 7:30pm, and Short Go at 1pm on March 12th, Admission is $12 for adults, children ages 6-12 $5 and children 5 & under get in free, FSCC students w/ID – $5. Click here for more info.

3/10 ~ Dangerous Doug Harper performing Indie Folk Music at Common Ground Coffee Co. 7-8pm, free admission. Click here for more info.

3/12 ~ Daylight Savings Time, Spring Forward!

3/12 ~ Austin Parks Benefit Dinner, FSHS Cafeteria, 11:30am-2pm or until out with an auction starting at 1pm, this is a free will donation with all proceeds going to Austin Parks Family to support him during his cancer treatment journey, click here for more info.

3/13-17 ~ Kids Spring Art and Paint Parties, 702 S. National Ave, cost is $125, $25 to reserve your child’s spot and the balance of $100 due the first day of camp, click here for more info.

3/17 ~ St. Patrick’s Day! Find the Golden Coins for discounts at Sunshine Boutique, 10am-6pm, contact Sunshine Boutique for more info.

3/17-18 ~ SEK Spring Classic Lamb & Cattle Show, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more info.

3/17 ~ Baked Potato Bar and Pie at First United Methodist Church 301 National, free will donation, 11:30am-1:30pm, see flyer below for info.

3/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Big Sugar Lumber, 1005 S. Clark, 8am, celebrating 40 years in business in March!

3/24 ~ FSCC Aggie Days at Fort Scott Community College, 8am-3pm

3/24 ~ Knights of Columbus Annual Fish Fry, Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Horton, click here for

more info.

3/24-25 ~ Spring Open House ~ Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event, Downtown & Around, shop at participating retailers for savings!, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Mary Queen of Angels Benefit

Golf Tournament, 4 person scramble $60 per person ($240 per team) 8:00 Registration, 9:00 Tee off, click here for more info.

3/25 ~ Unique Fundraiser at Museum of Creativity, $15/person, starts at 9am, click here for more info.

Save the Date!

3/29 ~ Star Party at the Fort Scott National Historic Site

3/31 and 4/1 ~ Home, Sport, Farm, & Garden Show, Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Arnold Arena at FSCC, 2108 S. Horton St., hosted by KOMB FM 103.9 and 98.3 FM Radio

4/13 ~ JOB FAIR hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 3-6pm, click here to register for an employer booth.

_________

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.

March Into Savings at

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore!

Bourbon County Arts Council

Annual Fine Arts Exhibit, March 2nd-11th

2nd Annual Marsha Fest!

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Tradeshow of 18 Competing Student Business Ideas

Open to the public, Tuesday, March 7th 11:30am-12:45pm!

FSHS Aux. Gym, 1005 S. Main St.,

enter thru main/west doors of the school.

Austin Parks Family Benefit

Dinner and Auction!

United Women in Faith hosting a Baked Potato Bar and Pie!

Spring Open House Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

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Bourbon County Job Fair April 13

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Fort Scott – Bourbon County
JOB FAIR
Hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Now taking registrations for employer booths!
Employers interested in having a booth
can click here to register online.
For a printable registration form click here.
Click here for a printable copy of the Job Fair flyer if
you can post it to help us promote the event.
The event will take place
Thursday, April 13th from 3-6pm.
Ellis Fine Arts Center
on the Campus of Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton St.
ALL job seekers welcome ~ ALL types of jobs available!
KANSASWORKS will be onsite at the Job Fair to provide resources and any assistance to employers or job seekers!
The deadline to register for an employer booth is March 29th, but the earlier you register, the more we can promote
you will be there and the jobs for which you are hiring!
Contact the Chamber for more info. or any questions:
620-223-3566 or [email protected]
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Bourbon County Arts Council Exhibit Features Many Local Artists

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A 2016 photo of the Bourbon County Arts Council Annual Exhibit.

An annual art exhibit will include several local artists this weekend.

The Bourbon County Arts Council will present its 31st Annual Fine Arts Exhibit, March 2 through 11, at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, on the Campus of Fort Scott Community College at 2108 S. Horton.

Local artists entered include Kathryn Allen, Haley Beaton, Trista Brigg, Rylee Coulter, Stephanie Erie, Bareigh Farrell, Steve Floyd, Grace French, Alie Fuhrman, Chance Fuhrman, Barbara Gibson, Lucy Gladbach, Alexis Herring, Bobbi Kemna, Terry Koester, Connie Neil, Kadra Nevitt, Gayle Sackett, Jim Sackett, Caitlynn Tate, Cadence Tuck, amd Cayden Woods.

Other artists who are participating in the exhibit are from Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

The mission of the council is to foster, promote and increase the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts, according to its Facebook page.

The council will host the Fort Scott Chamber Coffee at 8 a.m. on Thursday  March 2, at the Ellis Center, which kicks off the event.

A reception will be held on March 2  from 6 to 8 p.m. to honor this year’s juror and artists. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the opportunity to meet and visit with them about the art.

The exhibit will be open to the public  beginning  March 2 through Saturday March 11, weekdays from noon to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is no admission charge for this event, and the community is  encouraged to come and enjoy a collection of original artwork.

Artists will have their work on display and for sale in this multi-media exhibit, with categories including ceramics, drawing and  graphics, fiber arts, glasswork, jewelry, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and watercolor.

This year’s theme is “Doorways and Windows.”

Cash prizes awarded for category winners are given by the Bourbon County Arts Council in memory of E.C. Gordon, and by the generous sponsorship from these local businesses:  Buerge Art Studio, Citizens Bank, City State Bank, Edward D. Jones, Fort Scott Broadcasting,  H&H Realty, Landmark Bank, Lyons Realty, MidContinental Restoration, Osage Timber Mills, State Farm Insurance, Union State Bank, and Ward Kraft.

About the Juror

Trent Freeman is the juror for the exhibit.  Freeman received his Bachelors in Fine Arts from Emporia State University, and also studied at Kansas University and abroad in Australia.

Freeman is a sculptor whose works have been featured in private collections, local galleries, and at fine-art festivals.

He has instructed privately from his studio for the past 25 years, and continues teaching workshops and private classes currently in Fort Scott where he and his wife, Kate Riddle Freeman, have recently opened  a privately owned art gallery, The Artificers,  at 8 North National Avenue. From here, they are resident artists in their teaching and working studio.

As an artist, he draws inspiration from Old World and Asian techniques, using native wood, and recycled glass and metals to create his eclectic designs.

He has spent much of his career in education and instruction, facilitating college workshops, providing continuing education for teachers, and instructing at the Carnegie Art Center in Leavenworth.

He was a member of the Board of the Bonner Springs Art Alliance from 2017 -2020.

The Arts Council Board

The Bourbon County Arts Council Board is made up of Deb Anderson, President; Bre Eden, Vice President; Steve Floyd, Secretary; Terri Floyd, Treasurer; Cindy Bartelsmeyer, Elaine Buerge, Deb Halsey, Justin Meeks, Kelly Nelson, Linda Noll, Robin Whitlock, and Chris Woods.
Bourbon County Arts Council Members present at the Chamber Coffee in 2020, from left, Elaine Buerge, Deb Anderson, Terry Floyd, Steve Floyd and Linda Noll.

 

 

 

 

 

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Southwind Extension District…
Are you interested in food preservation? Do you need to brush up on current food preservation methods? Come join food safety specialist Karen Blakeslee for a hands-on workshop
in Bronson on April 14th!
Registration is required by contacting Clara Wicoff at 620-265-2242. There is a $25 fee to cover the cost of supplies and lunch. This fee must be paid to secure your spot in the class.
Learn about and practice:
  • Pressure canning
  • Waterbath canning
  • Dehydrating herbs
Location:
Bronson Community Center
504 Clay Street
Bronson, KS 66716
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