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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 12th 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 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.

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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.

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

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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

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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!
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The Artificers Schedule for January

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member The Artificers…

The Artificers Schedule for January!

Click here to sign up for events and classes at The Artificers in January!

See below the schedule at The Artificers!
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Going out of the Gallery!

The Artificers are packing up art from Amy Smith, Lorrie Fowler, Liberty Worth, and Brandy Evens this week, so HURRY IN and check them out before they are gone!

Think of The Artificers for your party’s!
Contact The Artificers with questions or for more information:

913.574.7741

[email protected]
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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Jan. 11 at Freedom Fitness

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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.

 

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].

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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Downtown Meet and Greet Is January 9

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Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for January 9th!

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

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 with any questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by the City of Fort Scott On December 21

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

City of Fort Scott

Thursday, December 21st

8am

123 S. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 21st at 8 a.m. hosted by the City of Fort Scott which will be held at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

At this week’s Coffee, the City staff will provide a recap of the year 2023, and give a preview of what is to come in 2024.

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].

 

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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Chamber Offers Promotional Opportunities for Local Businesses

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It’s time for Table Tents!

Business card ad spaces are limited – sign up for yours now. Reach thousands of potential customers for only $50!

Have a special event coming up? Promote your event with a business-card ad for only $50!

Want more exposure for your business? This is your chance to reach thousands of customers at a super-affordable cost.

If you would like to place a business-card sized ad, email [email protected]

or call Emily at 620-223-3566.
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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Announces Christmas Light Winners

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Contest with cash prizes sponsored by Niece Products.

Top Residential is awarded to three places:

1st Place:  John Willis, 806 S. Barbee

2nd Place:  Jordan Vansickle, 320 Sunset Drive

3rd Place:  Carla Farmer, 2146 Jayhawk

Top Business is awarded to Mayco Ace Hardware Store, 205 Scott Ave.

Special recognition is also given to Clark Street Lights at 753 S. Clark Street who continue to have amazing displays this year for the community and visitors to enjoy.

The Chamber would like to thank everyone in the community who put up lights to make our town festive this holiday season.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].

 

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Hedgehog INK on December 14

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore

Thursday, December 14th

8am

16 S. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 14th at 8 a.m. hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, located at 16 S. Main St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Dick and Jan Hedges opened Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore on October 31st, 2018 with the goal to support the community, encourage others to invest in Downtown Fort Scott, and to provide a market for local vendors and authors. Hedgehog.INK! started in a one store front with almost 10,000 books, today they have expanded into a children’s room, the great room, and the reading loft with nearly 30,000 books. The host 11 vendors and 32 local authors. Events at Hedgehog.INK! include; story times, author talks, Wednesday Writers group, and an Annual Writing Seminar. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be bittersweet as owner Jan Hedges and staff are celebrating their 5-year anniversary, but Jan has announced that she will be retiring and will be moving closer to family. Come out and join us this Thursday as we thank Jan for 5 years in Downtown Fort Scott and help spread the word if you know a possible new owner for a wonderful bookstore!

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

Click here for their Facebook Page!

We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
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2023 Christmas Light Trolley Tours Offered

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2023 Christmas Light Trolley Tours

See the Christmas Lights of Fort Scott!

Book your tour today!
Friday

Dec 8th

thru

Dec 23rd
5:45 & 7:00PM

Every evening with an extra 8:15pm tour on Friday/Saturday or also on weekdays in demands allow!

Arrive early before the tour for

complimentary hot cocoa, cookies,

candy canes & glow necklaces!

Book the whole trolley for just your group for $125, OR purchase individual tickets for

$8 adults, $5 kids 12 and under.

Elves will be aboard each tour for caroling & fun!

Tour lasts 50-minutes to an hour.

Pre-paid reservations required.

Cash, check or credit card.

Call us at 620-223-3566 to book your tour over the phone, or send us an email.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Compassionate Ministries on December 7

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Fort Scott

Compassionate Ministries

Thursday, December 7th

8am

26 N. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 7th at 8 a.m. hosted by Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries, located at 26 N. Main St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Allen Schellack is the Director/Chaplain at Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries.  The Ministry Center is sponsored locally by Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene and a designated Salvation Army Disaster Relief and Services Extension Unit for Bourbon County. Their vision is to see every individual and family living successfully and interdependently within a caring community. Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries oversees the local Salvation Army efforts of bell ringing during the holidays to bring donations right back here to Bourbon County. They are still seeking bell ringers to volunteer this season. If you are interested, you can find their contact info. on our website fortscott.com or their Facebook page.

 

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

 

Click here for their Facebook Page!

We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
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620-223-3566
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