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Chamber Coffee Feb.26 Is Hosted By FSCC Rodeo and Ag. Department

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Fort Scott Community College

Rodeo & Ag Department
Thursday, February 26th

 

8am

First Presbyterian Church

FSCC Rodeo Building
(small building to the south of

Arnold Arena by the cattle pens)

2108 Horton St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, February 26th at 8am, hosted by Fort Scott Community College’s Rodeo & Ag Departments. The coffee will take place in the Rodeo Building, which is the small building to the south of Arnold Arena, next to the cattle pens, on FSCCs campus, 2108 Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

The Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) Rodeo Team continues its tradition of excellence in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s Central Plains Region, with 15 Men’s Team Championships and alumni competing professionally. The team trains in the Arnold Indoor Arena, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and leadership.

The 47th Annual FSCC Spring College Rodeo will be Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m

Sunday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m.

at the Arnold Indoor Arena, showcasing top collegiate rodeo competition.

FSCC’s Agriculture Department offers competitive Livestock and Meat Judging teams, giving students hands-on experience evaluating animals, meat quality, and presenting oral reasons—preparing them for careers in agriculture.

Following the rodeo, Aggie Days will be held

March 28, 2025, welcoming FFA and 4‑H members for contests in livestock, public speaking, and judging events—highlighting FSCC’s commitment to student development and agricultural education.

For more information, please contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.

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Fort Scott Community College

website!
A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

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

620-223-3566

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Chamber Downtown Meet/Greet Feb. 20: Changes in Downtown

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Lindsay Madison, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Director, led the Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet on Feb.20. at the Courtland Hotel and Spa and told of changes happening in the historic district.

The former After Effect Beauty Salon, 14 E. Wall, will be a leather business in the future, she said.

Better in Bourbon Boutique on Main Street will be moving to the former H & H Insurance/Real Estate, 2 Old Fort Bvd. Rachel Pruitt is the owner. The timeline is uncertain at this point, Pruitt said.

Merle Humphrey has retired from his insurance business, but will still operate his photography business from the back of the store. He is also updating the second floor for another business project. The storefront will be available to rent.

Merle Humphrey’s storefront at 5 N. Main.

Barbara Trimbur, owner of the Iron Star Antiques and Such Store, closed and sold the store to new owners this month. This store is 3 N. Main, Fort Scott.

Barbara Trimbur recently sold the Iron Star Antiques and Such Store at 3 N. Main.
Better in Bourbon is located at 13 N. Main.

The subject of “unhomed people” was discussed among the group.

“The city is meeting with the unhomed people,” Rachel Carpenter, Human Relations/Project Coordinator for the City of Fort Scott said. “They are moving out of the gazebo area.” The Heritage Park Gazebo is located at First and Main Street.

“The unhomed have been hanging laundry on a line, taking ownership of the spot,” Madison said.

Some clothing and food were left at the Heritage Park Gazebo in downtown Fort Scott on February 20.

John Hill, a meeting participant, noted that there is currently a “car blocked up on bricks” in the parking lot of the gazebo.”

A car with one wheel missing was parked at the Heritage Park parking lot at 1st and Main.

Carpenter said “It is a work in progress,” indicating that the city is working to resolve the issue.

Carpenter also said there is a prospective buyer of the former Fort Scott Barber Shop building, 118 E. Wall. The building has been vacant for an extended time.

The Fort Scott Barber Shop building, the tall red brick one, is empty in this 2024 photo.

The Moody Building at 2nd and Main Street has a person interested in purchasing it, she said. The building has been deteriorating for several years.

The Moody Building, 2nd and Main Street, Fort Scott.

Madison reminded the group that a Civil War Encampment is scheduled for April at the Fort Scott National Historic Site, at the north end of Main Street.

The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site has a flag pole subscription as a fundraiser currently. They will set up a flag at your site on special occasions during the year.   To learn more about the event, here is a prior announcement: Civil War Encampment April 27-28 at FSNHS

Carpenter said the World Cup soccer matches will be in Kansas City in June and July (six matches) this year, and http://VisitKC.com is doing all the marketing for the Kansas City region. Fort Scott Tourism is making plans for visitors to come by bus for a day trip. The event is listed on TripAdvisor, she said.

The  Fort Scott Dragoons Baseball Team, a new collegiate summer team in the Mid-America League, will have its first season at the LaRoche Baseball Stadium this year. Volunteer hosts are needed for the men.

Dragoons Baseball from Facebook.

Christmas on the Bricks, the winter festival in Fort Scott has monthly meetings with local organizer, Diane Striler, leading.

“We need more people to help,” she told the attendees. “Put and take down” some of the temporary buildings for the event. We are hoping to add next year that clubs will help with the skating rink staffing and get a percentage of the profits. Maybe we could start having the rink open from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day.”https://fortscott.com/christmas-on-the-bricks

The Glide is a synthetic ice skating rink that is located at the Gathering Pavilion on North National Avenue in the 2024 photo.

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, Wall and Main Street,  is bringing a large dinosaur exhibition celebrating a paleontologist in the near future.

The Artificers Art Gallery is having a textile show through the end of March at the shop on North National Avenue.

The Courtland Hotel Dining Room was the location of the Downtown Meet and Greet on Feb. 20

The hotel owners, Frank and Cheryl Adamson, purchased the historic property at 121 E. First Street in 2004.  He said many people who stay at their hotel “praise what’s going on in our downtown.”

People have been purchasing historic buildings and renovating them into new businesses.

“Many people don’t realize the diversity of restaurants the downtown has to offer,” Frank Adamson said. The attendees tallied the total of restaurants to be 11 in the downtown district.

 

 

 

 

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Capitol Update Over Coffee Saturday Feb. 28 at KRI

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Join us for a

Capitol Update Over Coffee
Saturday, February 28th

9am-10am

Kansas Renewal Institute

in the McAuley Center

401 Woodland Hills Blvd.

Guests should enter through the main east doors; the meeting room is located down the hallway on the right.

We hope to see you there!

Chamber members and the community are invited to attend a Capitol Update Over Coffee hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 28th, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

The event will take place at Kansas Renewal Institute (KRI), 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., in the McAuley Center. Guests should enter through the main east doors; the meeting room is located down the hallway on the right. KRI will sponsor coffee and light refreshments provided by Common Ground Coffee Co. Tours of the KRI facility will be offered immediately following the event.

Kansas Senator Tim Shallenburger and State Representative Rick James are confirmed to attend. The legislators will provide an update on the current legislative session, share information about the committees on which they serve, and address questions and issues presented by attendees. Bryan Holt will serve as moderator for the event.

Events such as this reflect the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to supporting commerce, building community, and promoting spirit throughout Fort Scott, Bourbon County, and the surrounding area.

For more information, please contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566.

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

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

620-223-3566

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Presbyterian Church Hosts Chamber Coffee on Feb. 19

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

First Presbyterian Church
Thursday, February 19th

8am

First Presbyterian Church

308 S. Crawford St.

(in Zimmerman Hall)

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, February 19th at 8am, hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., in Zimmerman Hall. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

This Chamber Coffee event, held the day after Ash Wednesday, will include a presentation of the nondenominational Lenten devotional the church will use throughout Lent, as well as a first look at the church’s Lenten prayer stations and indoor labyrinth. The prayer stations will be open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the Lenten season. The congregation looks forward to welcoming the community.

For more information, please contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.

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First Presbyterian Church

Facebook Page!

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First Presbyterian Church website!
A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

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

620-223-3566

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Downtown Meet and Greet on February 20

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Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for February 20th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to attend a Downtown Meet & Greet on Friday, February 20th from 8:30–9:30 a.m.

The event will be held at the Courtland Hotel & Spa, 121 E. 1st Street.

These quarterly informal gatherings provide an opportunity to network, collaborate, and share ideas regarding downtown events, promotions, and other topics impacting our downtown district. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments

will be provided.

For more information, please contact

the Chamber at (620) 223-3566.

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Human Resource Roundtable: Discuss Current/Relevant Topics In The Workplace on Feb. 11

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Labconco is located at 2500 Liberty Bell Rd. in Fort Scott’s Industrial Park on the south side of town.
You’re invited!

HR Roundtable

hosted by the Chamber

 

Wednesday, February 11th

11:45am – 1pm

Labconco

2500 Liberty Bell Rd.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Human Resources (HR) Roundtable Luncheon on Wednesday, February 11th from 11:45am to 1pm at Labconco, 2500 Liberty Bell Rd. This roundtable event will provide an opportunity to discuss current and relevant topics impacting the workplace.

The February 11th meeting will feature guest speaker Kory Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources for Labconco, speaking to the group on “Building Tomorrow’s Bench: Succession Planning.”

HR Roundtables are open to any Chamber member involved in human resources-related responsibilities, regardless of company size, and are not limited to traditional HR professionals.

Attendees may RSVP at fortscott.com and an optional lunch may be ordered online for $10.

For more information, contact the Chamber at

620-223-3566 or email [email protected]

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Please RSVP by Tuesday at noon if you’d like to order lunch!
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

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Human Resources Roundtable Luncheon On February 11

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You’re invited!

HR Roundtable

hosted by the Chamber

 

Wednesday, February 11th

11:45am – 1pm

Labconco

2500 Liberty Bell Rd.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Human Resources (HR) Roundtable Luncheon on Tuesday, July 29th from 11:45am to 1pm at Labconco, 2500 Liberty Bell Rd. This roundtable event will provide an opportunity to discuss current and relevant topics impacting the workplace.

The February 11th meeting will feature guest speaker Kory Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources for Labconco, speaking to the group on “Building Tomorrow’s Bench: Succession Planning.”

HR Roundtables are open to any Chamber member involved in human resources-related responsibilities, regardless of company size, and are not limited to traditional HR professionals.

Attendees may RSVP at fortscott.com and an optional lunch may be ordered online for $10.

For more information, contact the Chamber at

620-223-3566 or email [email protected]

Click HERE to RSVP.
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

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Weekly Chamber Coffee Hosted by Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Group

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Friends of The Fort Scott National Historic Site
Thursday, January 29th

8am

Fort Scott

National Historic Site

(in the upstairs of the Infantry Barracks/Museum just west of the Visitor Center. Elevator available if needed)

1 Old Fort Blvd.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, January 29th at 8am, hosted by The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Inc.

The event will be held at the Fort Scott National Historic Site, located at 1 Old Fort Blvd., in the upstairs of the Infantry Barracks/Museum just west of the Visitor Center. An elevator is available if needed. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in

partnership with the National Park Service to support and promote the preservation and interpretation of the site through fundraising, volunteerism, education, and advocacy.

In 2026, in addition to supporting the park’s regular operations and annual events, Friends will help host one of the largest naturalization events in the country in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary on the grounds of Fort. Another key focus will be increasing volunteer staffing to help support essential park operations. Fundraising efforts will include a drawing for a Replica 1847 Walker Colt Revolver, along with the continued Fly the Flag subscription program.

Join us on January 29th to learn more about supporting the Friends and help celebrate Kansas Day with birthday cake and coffee.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.

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Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site

Facebook Page!

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Friends of Fort Scott

National Historic Site website!
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

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What’s Happening In Fort Scott Jan. 23 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 23rd Weekly Newsletter

RADIO AUCTION Every Wednesday & Thursday

Click HERE for details!

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

Click HERE to visit the website.

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)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-3pm.

Grief Share Support Group – Mondays 5-7pm –
Mary Queen of Angels Church, Rm 203 –

Jan 2nd – March 30th.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

🍕 Paint & Pizza with Happy Sappy Art @ Papa Don’s Pizza

📆Saturday, January 24, 2026

🕐 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Papa Don’s Pizza — 10 N. Main St.

Details: Enjoy a fun, creative afternoon of painting while enjoying pizza! All painting supplies included, step-by-step instructions provided. Seating is limited; tickets cost $30.

❤️‍🩹 GriefShare – Grief Support Group

📆 Monday, January 26, 2026

🕐 Time: 5-7pm

📍 Mary Queen of Angels, Rm 203

Details: Weekly grief support group.

🛠️ Bourbon County Commission Meeting

📆 Monday, January 26, 2026

🕠 5:30 PM

📍 Bourbon County Commission Office/Courthouse

🛠️ FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting

📆 Monday, January 26, 2026

🕠 5:30 PM

📍 Ellis Fine Arts Center

📊 KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott (Weekly)

📆 Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT), 104 N. National Ave

Details: Workforce development services — job search and career support.

🤝 Kiwanis Weekly Meeting

📆 Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🕐 Time: 12-1pm

🏀 FSHS Tiger Basketball vs. Girard

📆 Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🕐 Time: Games starting @ 4:30pm

📍 Fort Scott High School

🎟️ $3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

📆 Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🕐 All Day

📍 Fort Cinema

Details: Discount movie pricing all Tuesday.

🌮 VFW Taco Tuesday

📆 Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🕐 Time: 6pm

📍 VFW

Details: Taco night event.

✍️ Wednesday Writers at FS Public Library

📆 Wednesday, January 28, 2026

🕐 Time: 1:30-3pm

📍 Fort Scott Public Library

Details: Weekly writers group.

☕ Chamber Coffee – Friends of the Fort

📆 Thursday, January 29, 2026

🕗 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

📍 Fort Scott National Historic Site, 199 Old Fort Blvd

Details: Networking with coffee hosted by Friends of the Fort.

🌾 Kansas Day Celebration

Thursday, January 29, 2026

📆 All Day

📍 Various Locations, Fort Scott

Details: Celebration of Kansas statehood and heritage.

📚 January Book & Cook Club (Meeting 2)

📆 Thursday, January 29, 2026

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 The Kitchen C + C

Details: Book discussion paired with

culinary experience.

🐂 Bull Pen Management Workshop

📆 Thursday, January 29, 2026

🕐 Time: 6-8pm

📍 Location listed on calendar

Details: Workshop on cattle herd management fundamentals.

🥞 Little Chefs – Saturday Morning Cartoon Pancakes

📆Saturday, January 31, 2026

🕐 Time: 9-10am

📍 The Kitchen C + C

Details: Kids pancakes and cartoons morning event.

🧶 Make & Take Rug Workshop @ Papa Dons

📆 Saturday, January 31, 2026

🕐 Time: 11am

📍 Papa Dons

Details: Rug crafting workshop.

🎱 Care to Share: Colee Miller Memorial Pool Tournament – TEAMS ARE FULL

📆 Saturday, January 31, 2026

🕐 Time: 11am

📍 Local billiards venue

Details: Memorial pool tournament.

Live & Silent Auction with lots of great items!

50/50 Raffle will be drawn at 8pm

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
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Chamber Highlights
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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
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231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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On January 22, Brickstreet BBQ Hosts the Weekly Chamber Coffee

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Brickstreet BBQ
Thursday, January 22nd

8am

Brickstreet BBQ

3 W. Oak St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, January 22nd at 8am, hosted by Brickstreet BBQ, located at 3 W. Oak St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

Brickstreet BBQ, a community favorite serving up smoked meats and classic BBQ dishes since opening in 2024, continues to bring great food and local flavor to Fort Scott. Throughout January, diners can enter for a chance to win a romantic dinner for two in February. Details on the Valentine’s steak dinner special will be shared soon, and reservations are encouraged by calling 620-224-2425.

For those planning a Super Bowl gathering, Brickstreet BBQ offers catering with crowd-pleasing favorites such as smoked wings, pulled pork sliders, brisket, ribs, sides, and desserts. Lent fish specials will be announced soon, with the restaurant welcoming community input on menu ideas.

Guests are also encouraged to mark their calendars for the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 14th. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

To stay up to date on events, specials, and announcements, follow Brickstreet BBQ on Facebook.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.

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Brickstreet BBQ

Facebook Page!

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Brickstreet BBQ website!
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

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FSCC Hosts Chamber Coffee on Jan.15

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Fort Scott Community College
Thursday, January 15th

8am

Ellis Fine Arts Center

2108 Horton St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, January 15th, at 8am hosted by Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton St., in the Ellis Fine Arts Center. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

Fort Scott Community College, in partnership with the Gordon Parks Museum, will host a special Chamber Coffee event as part of its Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The event will honor Dr. King’s legacy and bring the community together for coffee and conversation.

The celebration continues with several free events at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, including:

Thursday, Jan 15th

*1pm- A Tribute Reading of Dr. King’s

“Letter from the Birmingham Jail” with complimentary refreshments and birthday cake.

Monday Jan 19th

*9am-2pm – A Day of Service Food Drive collecting donations for The Beacon.

*12-1pm – A PBS documentary screening and educational presentation on the historic

“Dockum Drugstore Sit-In”.

Photo opportunities with “I Stand For” signs will be available at multiple events.

All activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call (620) 223-2700 ext. 5850.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.

Click HERE to visit

Fort Scott Community College

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit

Fort Scott Community College

website!
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 Jan. 9 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 9th Weekly Newsletter

❄️The Glide Skating Rink is still open for winter hours! ⛸️ Bring your friends and family out to skate while the season lasts. Plus, the Hay Climb Slides are still up — enjoy them before they’re gone! ❄️

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

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)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Grief Share Support Grp – Mondays 5-7pm – Mary Queen of Angels Church, Rm 203 –

Jan 2nd – March 30th.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Recurring Event
RETHL 2026 Ladies Doe Hunt “WEWE”

📆 Jan. 2 – Jan. 11

Enjoy this outdoor hunting event for ladies of all skill levels at Timber Hills Lake Ranch. Includes mentoring, meals, and lodging.

👉 More info & registration click HERE!

Saturday, Jan. 10

Pilates & Parfaits @ The Parlor🧘
🕛 10am

📍 The Parlor – next to The Kitchen C+C, 10 South Main St.

Recreation & healthy living session.

Learn how to Bake a Pie

🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍 First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main St.

A hands-on pie baking workshop (limit 16 participants, $10).

👉 RSVP/Info: Call Sandy Haggard at 620-365-2242 or email [email protected].

Sunday, January 11

Mahjong 101 – SOLD OUT

🕛2-4pm

📍 The Kitchen C+C

Introductory class on the classic tile game — fun and social learning.

👉 Details: https://thekitchencc.com/products/mahjong-101-beginner-class

Wednesday, January 14

KOMB/KMDO 103.9 Radio Auction Begins

📅 Jan. 14 | Time: TBD

📍 Local radio broadcast

Fundraising auction with unique items.
👉 Details: https://radioauction.kombfm.com/

Thursday, Jan. 15

Chamber Coffee hosted by FSCC – Martin Luther King Jr Celebration

Start your Thursday with coffee, connections, and community conversation with Friends of the Fort.

🕗 8:00 AM

📍 FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center – 2108 S. Horton St.

Celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr.

🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

📍FSCC – Ellis Fine Arts Center

Tribute reading of Dr. King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” plus free lunch.

👉 Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1635207231196431

January Book & Cook Club

@ The Kitchen C+C

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 The Kitchen C+C

Community book discussion with 1960s-inspired hors d’oeuvres.

👉 Details & RSVP: https://thekitchencc.com/products/january-book-cook-club

Bourbon Country Conservation District 80th Annual Meeting

🕕 6:30 PM

📍 Cloverleaf Event Center 4-H Building at the BBCO Fairgrounds

Hors d’oeuvres sponsored by: City State Bank

NO RSVP Required.

BINGO hosted by the American Legion

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Memorial Hall

Bingo & concessions (American Legion Post 25).

Saturday, Jan. 17

Self-Care Fair at Bourbon County Fair🎪

🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Cloverleaf Event Center – Bourbon County Fairgrounds

Health and wellness expo featuring self-care products and services.

👉 Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1338939541322018

Sunday, Jan. 18

Double Feat. Film Screening

🕟 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Fort Scott Nazarene Church, 1728 Horton St.

Free community film screening event featuring two local films.

Monday, Jan. 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event

🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Fort Scott Community College – Ellis Fine Arts Center

A day of service including a food drive, a free PBS documentary screening, and a Lunch & Learn on the Dockum Drugstore Sit-In with free gumbo lunch.

👉 Full Schedule: https://www.visitkc.com/events/martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-2026-schedule-of-events/

Junior Chefs Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Night

🕘 4-5:30pm

📍 The Kitchen C+C

Family cooking event for comfort food creation.👉 Details: Click HERE to RSVP!

Thursday, January 22

Chamber Coffee hosted by Brickstreet BBQ

Start your Thursday with coffee, connections, and community conversation with Friends of the Fort.

🕗 8:00 AM

📍 3 W. Oak St.

Thursday, Jan 23

Friendship Soup Luncheon in

Fellowship Hall
🕗 11:30am-1pm

📍 First United Methodist Church

Saturday, January 24

Little Chefs January Saturday Morning Cartoon Pancakes🥞

🕗 Time: Morning (check calendar for exact start)

📍 The Kitchen C+C

A fun Saturday morning event for kids — pancakes and cartoons! Great for families.

👉 More info: https://fortscott.com/events/calendar

Thursday, January 29

Chamber Coffee hosted by The Friends of the Fort

Start your Thursday with coffee, connections, and community conversation with Friends of the Fort.

🕗 8:00 AM

📍 FS National Historic Site, 199 Old Fort Blvd.

Kansas Day Celebration

📆 All day – Thursday, Jan. 29

🌟 Celebrate Kansas history and heritage with community activities marking Kansas Day.

👉 Event details & reminders: https://fortscott.com/events/details/kansas-day-01-29-2026-33180

January Book & Cook Club

@ The Kitchen C+C (Meeting 2)

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 The Kitchen C+C

Community book discussion with 1960s-inspired hors d’oeuvres.

👉 Details & RSVP: https://thekitchencc.com/products/january-book-cook-club

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
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
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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
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231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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