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Community Connection Panelist Luncheon August 27, Deadline Is Today

Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, August 27th, 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, Bourbon County, Fort Scott Community College, and the USD-234 school district.

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 12pm, Monday the 25th.)

The moderator for the event will be Chamber Board Member Deb McKenney of Fort Scott Broadcasting.

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

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

What’s Happening in Fort Scott August 22 Edition

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! August 22nd Weekly Newsletter

Fort Scott Town-Wide Garage Sale

Click HERE to register your sale!

Want to advertise your business on the map?! For ONLY $35!!

Contact us at 620-223-3566 or [email protected]

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!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

8/22 ~ 11am-4pm | Blood Drive at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Front Office Admin Bldg. – Conference Room

1770 South Highway T

Deerfield, MO 64741

8/22 ~ 1-4pm | Aging Forward hosted by First United Methodist Church

8/22 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts

In The Park

NO CONCERT THIS WEEK

8/22 ~ 6:30-8pm | Open Mic Night hosted by FSHS Thespians

@ Common Ground Coffee Co.

8/22 ~ 8-10pm | Bourbon County Arts Council presents Roxie & The Moon King

Liberty Theatre Patio Concert

113 S. Main St.

Members $10 | Non-Members $20

Contact: Terri Floyd 620-224-7221 or

Deb Anderson 620-224-8650

8/22-23 ~ | FS Public Library Book Sale

Friday Aug. 22nd: 9am-5:50pm

Sat. Aug. 23rd: 9am-1:50pm

** The last hour of the day on Saturday will be fill a bag for a $1

8/23 ~ EKTEC Rodeo

Bourbon County Fairgrounds

Click HERE for a pre-entry form!

8/23 ~9:30-11am Flag Church Food Distribution at FSMS

8/23 ~ 11am-3pm | Wet Cyanotype Workshop with Roxi at The Artificers

$100 / all materials included

Click HERE to sign up!

8/24 ~ 1:30-3:30pm Parent Empowerment Circle – Focusing on FUN!

@ the Splash Pad and Sensory Park

111 N. National Ave.

8/25 ~ Founders Day at National Historic Site

Family-friendly games, trivia, scavenger hunt throughout the day. Fort Tours at 10am and 1pm. musical and performance by the 1st Infantry Division Band from Fort Riley.

8/26 ~ 12-1:30pm | FSCC Workforce Programs Engagement Luncheon

@FSCC Bailey Hall Student Union

RSVP to confirm your attendance to [email protected]

8/27 ~ 11:45am-1pm | Community Connection Panelist Luncheon hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

@Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Event is Free

Registration is requested

$10 Box lunches available by pre-order

RSVP by clicking HERE!

8/27 ~ 4-7pm | Pizza Hut Pop up @G&W parking lot

Click HERE to pre-order!

8/27 ~ 6-7pm | Meet new FSCC President,

Dr. Jack Welch

@ FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center

8/27 ~ 6pm | Creative Hands Craft Club

(New to Fort Scott)

@ Gunn Park Shelter #7

8/28 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by Skitch;s Hauling & Excavating, Inc.

@ Aunt Toadies restaurant

1411 E. Wall St.

8/29 ~ | 120th Annual Old Settlers Picnic

Uniontown, Kansas

8/29 ~ 7-9pm | FSHS Tiger Football

Pre-Season Jamboree

@ Louisburg, KS

8/30 ~ 8am | WHGC Men’s League

Golf Scramble

@ Woodland Hills Golf Course

8/30 ~ 8am | Co-Ed Softball Tournament

for Care To Share

@ Ellis Park Ball Fields

1105 E. 12th St.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

8/30 ~ 8am-4pm | Craft-O-Rama

by Museum Of Creativity

@ Skubitz Plaza

Craft tent, mini carnival, game booths, activities, food, drinks, & bake sale items!

All proceeds will go towards their Wheelchair Access Ramp Fundraiser.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

8/30 ~ 10am-3pm | Glaze Day at The Artificers

8/30 ~ 11am-2pm | Paint & Pizza @ Papa Don’s

Paint a sunbeam puppy!

$30

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

8/30 ~ 2-7pm | 3rd Annual Sons of American Legion Post 25 Car Show

@ The Gathering Square Pavilion

Food trucks | Live Music | Cash Prizes

$10 entry fee

Questions:

L.W. Beebower 620-215-1599

Tom Metcalf Jr. 620-224-7951

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!

Chamber Coffee Is Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church on August 21

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Trinity Lutheran Church

Thursday, August 21st

8am

2824 S. Horton St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 2824 S. Horton St., this Thursday, August 21st, at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Trinity Lutheran Church, a dedicated congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), has faithfully served the Fort Scott community since 1863. Since 1989, the congregation has gathered at 2824 S. Horton St., providing a welcoming place for worship and fellowship.

Committed to nurturing families and faith, Trinity supports Precious Lambs Preschool, a Christ-centered early education ministry that celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2024

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

Click HERE to visit the

Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

Precious Lambs Preschool Facebook Page!

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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Fort Scott Town Wide Garage Sale is Sept. 19-20

FORT SCOTT’S

FALL TOWN-WIDE

GARAGE SALE

SEPTEMBER 20th & 21st

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Fall Town-wide Garage Sale will be held September 19th and 20th, 2025.

The Chamber encourages the community to start cleaning out households and garages and saving back unnecessary and unwanted items and hold sales to make some cash.

Sales may be registered with the Chamber and listed on the official garage sale map for only $12.

Those interested may register in person at the Chamber, over the phone by credit, debit or Venmo, or online at fortscott.com. The deadline to register a sale on the official map is

1pm on Tuesday, September 16th.

The Chamber also offers display ads to businesses and organizations on the map for $35.

The Chamber sincerely appreciates sales and ads being registered with the Chamber as those funds make it possible for the Chamber to host the event and cover expenses incurred on the event to bring as many people to the community as possible to shop the sales and patronize other businesses while here.

Contact the Chamber for more information at

620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE COPY OF THE REGISTRATION FORM

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…

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

Chamber Coffee is Hosted by Fort Scott Dental on August 14

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Fort Scott Family Dental

Thursday, August 14th

8am

2 N. Main St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Family Dental, 2 N. Main St., this Thursday, August 14th, at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Fort Scott Family Dental is excited to welcome the community to this week’s Chamber Coffee. Since their last hosting, the practice has grown while continuing to support downtown happenings and events. They are now accepting new patients from Fort Scott and the surrounding area, offering a full range of services from cleanings, exams, fillings, extractions, crowns, and bridges, as well as oral surgery options like implants and surgical extractions. Plans are also underway to expand services and update insurance networks.

Their friendly, knowledgeable team is always ready to answer questions and help clients achieve their best smile.

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

Click HERE to visit the

Fort Scott Family Dental Facebook Page!

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 August 1 Edition

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

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!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

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.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

Sign up for Supplemental Art Classes

with The Artificers

Multiple dates & times available

Click HERE to sign up!

Early-Bird Pricing until 8/8.

Regular registration pricing until 9/5.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

8/1 ~ There will be no

Friday Night Concert In The Park this week. Please enjoy other scheduled LIVE music happening in Fort Scott!

8/1-15 ~ | Back to School Appreciation Party

by Sunshine Boutique

Deals & Mark Downs

3 Back to School/Work Basket Giveaways

Hidden Sales – Find the faux apples!

Bring your faculty or student ID for an

extra 15% off

8/1-2 ~ | Kids Church

New Life Pentecostal

1330 215 St. Fort Scott, KS

August 1st | 7pm

August 2nd | 2pm

8/1 ~ 5-9pm | The Empty Bowl Fundraiser & First Friday at The Artificers

Experience Ceramic Artists throw & hand build bowls on the potter’s wheel!

8/1 ~ 6-9pm | Mi Ranchito Live Music

with Royce Hyer

8/1-3 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

Tax Free Shopping Event Downtown & Around

💲Get ready to save ⚡9.65%⚡

Shop participating stores to save! ⬇️

🔥110 South Main Mercantile

🌡️Angie Dawn’s

🔥Barbed Wire & Roses

🌡️Be the Light

🔥Bids & Dibs

🌡️Care to Share Gift Shop

🔥Laree + Co

🌡️Main St. Vintage & Co.

🔥Papa Don’s Pizza

🌡️Ruddick’s Furniture

🔥Shirt Shack

🌡️Sunshine Boutique

🛒 Spend $5+ more in 3 or more stores for a chance to win $5️⃣0️⃣ ($50) in Chamber Bucks!

🎂🫧 In conjunction with the Sales Tax Holiday Shopping Event, will be Laree + Co’s, Lillian’s 9th Birthday Celebration. 💸

8/2 ~ 9am-5pm | Lillian’s 9th Birthday Celebration at Laree + Co & participating locations

🎉🎈 Enjoy Special Storefront Hours 9am-5pm!

🧁Birthday Treats

💎 Charm Bar

🫧Lils Scavenger Hunt + Bubbles at participating Businesses

8/2 ~ 9am | Waypoint Coins Hide & Seek Event

7 S. National (Waypoint HQ)

A real-world treasure hunt where coins are hidden around town

8/2 ~ 7pm | First Friday Free Concert by The City Of Fort Scott feat. Los Swamp Monsters

Gathering Square Pavilion

8/2 ~ Kansas Rocks Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Recovery Course

8/2 ~ 9am | 4 Spurs Rodeo

Bourbon County Fairgrounds

8/2 ~ Coffee & Clay at The Artificers

SOLD OUT

8/4-6 ~ 12-2pm | FSHS Tiger Debate Novice Camp

Room 100 (Enter thru East Doorway by the Gym)

8/7 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee

hosted by Kannarr Eye Care

1711 S. National Ave. Ste. E

8/8 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts

In The Park

Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main

Downtown Fort Scott

8/9 ~ 10-12:30pm | Fort Scott

Stamp Club Meeting

FS Public Library – Lower Level Conf. Room

201 S. National Ave.

8/9 ~ 10:30am-3pm | Paint Your Pet with Anita

at The Artificers

$45/class

Two Classes:

10:30am – 12:30pm | 1-3pm

Click HERE to register!

8/9 ~ 11am-2pm | Back to School Bash/Backpack Giveaway by Fort Scott Rec Dept at Buck Run Community Center

735 S. Scott St.

Bring the whole family & enjoy free activities:

– Mini golf

– Laser tag

– Cookies & lemonade

– Face painting

– Inflatables

8/9 ~ 12pm | Back to School Giveaway by

United Missionary Baptist Church

16 North Ransom (Behind Sherwin-Williams)

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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FS Free First Friday Concert Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

FREE CONCERT!

The City of Fort Scott invites you to enjoy their First Fridays Free Concert Event featuring

Los Swamp Monsters.

Friday

August 1st, 2025

7 pm

Gathering Square Pavilion

(next to the Splash Pad)

Click HERE for the City of Fort Scott webpage!

Click HERE for the City of Fort Scott Facebook page!

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members..

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

Chamber Coffee is Today at Twister Trailer at 8 a.m.

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Twister Trailer

Today! Thursday, July 31st

8am

400 N. National Ave.

(across the street to the west of Riverfront Park)

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Twister Trailer, 400 N. National Ave., this Thursday, July 31st, at 8am. The business is located across the street to the west of Riverfront Park. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Twister Trailer was born from a deep-rooted passion for the western lifestyle and a commitment to unmatched quality in horse trailers. Since 1998, every Twister has been proudly manufactured in Fort Scott, Kansas – setting the standard for excellence in the industry. Built with the highest quality materials and custom-made components, Twister trailers are known for their durability, craftsmanship, and unmatched reliability. It’s no surprise Twister remains the trusted name in premier trailers.

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

Click HERE to visit the

Twister Trailer Facebook Page!

Click HERE to view their 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 July 25 Edition

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 25th Weekly Newsletter

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!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

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.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

7/24-26 ~ 9:45am-1pm | Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church

“The Romans Road” God’s Path to Life with HIM!

Saturday School Supply Giveaway!

123 Scott Ave.

Click HERE for First Baptist FS Facebook Page!

7/25 ~ 9am | 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/25 ~ 1-4pm | Aging Forward

First United Methodist Church in Fellowship Hall

Join us for our next “Adventures in Learning!” session for retired adults. This session will feature Trent Freeman from The Artificers!

Canceled – will be rescheduled at a later date

7/25 ~ | Homemade Hot Sundae Cooking Class with Miss Rachel for Ages

at The Kitchen C+C

Click HERE to register!

Noon-1pm Little Chefs

1-2:30pm Junior Chefs

7/26 ~ Kansas Rocks – Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Skills Course

2051 130th St., Mapleton, KS

7/26 ~ 9am-12pm | Summer Arts & Crafts Class: Bullfrogs & Crawdad Replica Mounts brought to you by Tanners Wildlife Artistry, LLC

306 E. 23rd St., Fort Scott, KS

$55/child (limited to 6 participants)

Perfect for ages 6-12

Register 620-238-1382

7/26 ~ 10am-2pm | FSCC Cosmetology Car Wash Fundraiser

FSCC Cosmo Building

7/26 ~ 5pm | 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway hosted by First Presbyterian Church

Zimmerman Hall – 308 S. Crawford St.

Enjoy food and drinks & Movie night! Shrek 2

7/26 ~ 7-10pm | Morgan Rohr LIVE at Sharky’s Fort Scott!

7/26 ~ 6-8pm | Member Appreciation Dinner at The Elks

Members & their guests

7/27 ~ 1:30-3:30pm | Parent Empowerment Circle: Dealing with Discouragement

Find hope, help, tools, resources, and support close to home

First Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main St.

7/29 ~ 11:45am-1pm | HR Roundtable hosted by the Chamber

Speaker Erin Sholz of Labconco Corporate will discuss recruiting followed by an open discussion on retention

Labconco, 2500 Liberty Bell Rd.

Click HERE to Register & order lunch for $10. You may also bring your own lunch!

7/30 ~ | Par-Tee Girls – Women’s Golf League

End of Season Tournament, Banquet, & Awards

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/31 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by

Twister Trailer

400 N National Ave.

8/1 ~ 4-7pm | Nevada Pizza Hut popping up in Fort Scott G&W Parking Lot, 911 E. 6th St.

$11 Large 1 topping pizzas *Cheese *Pepperoni *Pork *Beef

$15 Special Requests

 Click HERE to order your special request pizza.

*Special orders should be planned to be picked up at 4PM on the Day of the event so we can guarantee it is High Quality we strive to provide. ( If a number can’t be reached, the order will be canceled before the event day)

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Human Resource Roundtable Hosted by the Chamber on July 29 at Labconco

You’re invited!

HR Roundtable

hosted by the Chamber

 

Tuesday, July 29th

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 July 29th meeting will feature guest speaker Erin Sholz from Labconco’s corporate office, presenting on the topic of recruiting. The meeting will also include open discussion on employee retention.

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

fortscott.com

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Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village on July 24

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Fort Scott

Presbyterian Village

Thursday, July 24th

8am

at

2401 S. Horton St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St., this Thursday, July 24th, at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Presbyterian Village is a not-for-profit, faith-based, independent, and assisted living facility. Located across from the City Golf Course, the campus features a fishing pond, garden, and walking path. Residents can choose from one- or two-bedroom apartments, all of which feature kitchens, appliances, and covered parking.

Amenities and Services include:

• All utilities (including cable TV and internet)

• Onsite salon and exercise equipment

• Transportation services

• Wellness and social programs

• Emergency call system

The community fosters a Christian-oriented lifestyle with regular chapel services and Bible study. Presbyterian Village is known for its high-quality care, consistently earning zero-deficiency surveys from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

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

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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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August 1-3 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend in Fort Scott

 

SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN FORT SCOTT

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money while supporting local businesses.  From Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd, select retailers will be participating in a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend by voluntarily paying the sales tax for customers by offering shoppers a 9.65% discount at checkout.

Participating merchants include: 110 South Main Mercantile, Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Be the Light Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Care to Share Gift Shop, Laree + Co., Long Creek Outfitters, Main St. Vintage & Co., Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture (on the first $500), Shirt Shack, and Sunshine Boutique.

These local stores offer a wide variety of merchandise including apparel, home décor, new and repurposed furniture, school supplies, and much more.  Save money, shop local, shop Fort Scott.

This Sales Tax Holiday is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.