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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Sleep Inn on October 24

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, October 24th, 8am
Hosted by

Sleep Inn

302 E. Wall St.

In the Downtown Historic District!

Click here for their Facebook page.

Click here for their website.

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We hope to see you there for Networking * Community News * Refreshments!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, October 24th at 8 am hosted by the Sleep Inn, 302 E. Wall St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will receive a special gift.

Sleep Inn hosted its first Chamber Coffee and opened its doors on October 24, 2014. Join us for this special celebration of Sleep Inn hosting your friends and family, clients and co-workers, tourists and travelers, from all over the globe as they have visited Fort Scott over the last 10 years!

We will recognize some special team members who have contributed significantly to the hotel’s success and discuss plans for future renovations.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.
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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Downtown Halloween Parade This Saturday, Oct. 26

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!!!

SPONSORS NEEDED!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a slice of Papa Don’s pizza and a drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the

Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as pop, juices, or bottled water.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

10-11am: Halloween photo backdrop for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: A slice of pizza and a drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we

can plan accordingly.
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Oct. 18 Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 18th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Trick-or-Treat Parade

Saturday, October 26th

Activities start at 10am | Parade at 11am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

10/18 ~ FSHS Gameday at Frary Field. The FS Tigers take on the Circle High School. It is also Senior night! If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/19-12/23 ~ Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott (50min tour) 10am – 12pm

10/19 ~ FSCC Annual Fall Festival

9-11am at Bailey Hall 2108 S. Horton

Free Entry

10/19 ~ Core Fall Farm Fest at Shead Farm

10am-5pm

2468 Cavalry Rd.

10/18 ~ Sunshine Boutique – 18 E Wall St.

Boutique Birthday Bash

10am – 6pm

10/18-19 ~ Kansas Rocks Park Creepy Crawl

Gates open:

Friday, October 18 at noon

Saturday, October 19 at 8am

Click here for more details on their website.

10/19 ~ Heath Cannon Annual Buddy Hunt

Sign up starts at 7am Hunt starts at 8am

1536 255th st Fort Scott, KS

Auction at noon & Drawings

10/19 ~ First Presbyterian Church Smash-a-Thon

Starting at 4pm

Prices vary – Dinner and Movie will be a free will offering

10/20 ~ Fall Fun Show – Uniontown Saddle Club

2pm $2 per class or $8 total

Meeting & Cookout at 4pm

Clark Street Lights Spookfest begins & runs through October, 753 Clark Street.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/25-27 ~ Donnie Compton Benefit Bash

*Friday: 7pm – Ranch Rodeo & Broncs,

live music

*Saturday: 10am – #12 slide, Auction, #10w/8 inc, live music

*Sunday: 9am – Cowboy Church, 10:30 Exhibition Barrels, 1pm Open4d Barrel Race & Youth

10/24 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn. Come join us and celebrate their 10 year anniversary!

10/26 ~ Chamber Trick-or-Treat Parade

Downtown Fort Scott – Activities begin at 10am Parade at 11am.

10/26 ~ Ernie Couch & Revival at First United Methodist Church 6-8pm

Love Offerings welcome

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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.

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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Outpost 13 Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17

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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, October 17th!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Chamber After-hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Outpost 13 West, Thursday, October 17th, from 5:15 to 6:30pm. The new restaurant is located in the Downtown Historic District at 13 W. Oak St. where the celebratory remarks and cutting of the ribbon will take place at 5:30pm.

The Bowman family is deeply rooted in Downtown and the restaurant business, owning NuGrille and Brickstreet BBQ, and is excited to present the new Outpost 13 West featuring Southwest cuisine where you design your own tacos, burrito, nacho, salad, or bowl. The business officially opened on September 23rd and this Ribbon Cutting event will officially celebrate the opening with the community.

John and Cindy Bowman purchased the building for Outpost 13 West in 2021 and started refurbishing the property. The building dates back to 1862 and was originally a livery and feed stable. The Bowman’s son Alex and his wife Carissa are part owners in the restaurant along with John and Cindy. The Bowman’s feel the new restaurant has been well received in the community and people have seemed to really enjoy the food and experience. For more information and updates on Outpost 13 West, follow their Facebook page and other social media.

Click here for their Facebook Page!

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

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
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Fun Events on the Horizon For Fort Scott

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Attendees introduce themselves at the Downtown Meet and Greet at the Courtland Hotel and Spa on Oct. 2.

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce sponsored a quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet on Oct. 2, during which attendees shared information about upcoming community events.

Frank Adamson, owner of the Courtland Hotel and Spa, hosted the event and said that he and his wife, Cheryl, have owned the building for 20 years this year.  He commended all the owners of the downtown historic district for the revitalization that is going on.

“Look around, it’s amazing,” he said.

Comments from other attendees:

  • Fort Scott Tourism Director Jackson Tough listed all the avenues he is taking to get Fort Scott’s many assets to the public in surrounding areas. In addition,  The Kansas Museum Association Conference will be coming in a few weeks, The Military Preservation Convoy toured the town on Oct. 13-14. His office is once again in the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St.
  • Diane Striler, the event organizer, spoke of the 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks, the first weekend in December. Fundraising for the new skating rink has started in the community and another addition will be costumed Christmas characters walking around the festivities. This year there will be a big Christmas tree near the First Colored Infantry mural on Skubitz Plaza. Volunteers of all kinds are needed for the event. She is looking for a business to provide free gift wrapping for the festival shoppers.
  • Fort Scott National Historic Site Supervisor Jill Jaworski said that two new employees have been hired and the fort will be open full-time within two weeks. She thanked the community for supporting the recent Naturalization Ceremony conducted at the fort, with over 1,000 visitors that day. The Dragoon Barracks is being renovated and the fort is preparing for the annual Candlelight Tour, the first weekend in December. Tickets will go on sale for this event in the 1st part of November.
  • Mary Wyatt, Fort Scott Community Development, said the  city is “putting together a housing committee to do a housing needs study.” She is also working on a mini-golf project for the community, looking at updating the city’s comprehensive plan and introduced the new Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Lisa Dillon. Dillon told the group of some ideas she has for the position.
  • Kari West, spokesperson for Evergy, the electric company, said there is a Kansas Business Energy Program available.
  • Bailey Lyons, a spokesperson for the splash pad that was opened this summer, told the group that in this off-season they are putting up shade structures, building an ADA bathroom and installing a new sprinkler system for the landscape around the facility.
  • Kathy Dancer, whose building at 110 S. Main, houses a cafe, retail store, and bar is undergoing facade renovation. The bar, called The Green Lantern, added a murder mystery dinner and was sold out for that, but will offer another in the spring, she said. The bar, which they call a speakeasy, is open on Friday and Saturday nights and can also be booked for special events. The distilling of bourbon should be operational by the end of this year, with bourbon tastings in the future.
  • The building at 23 S. Main, Main Street Vintage and Co. is for sale, FS Chamber Executive Director Lindsay Madison said.
  • Upcoming Chamber events:
  • The Community Connection Panel luncheon is Oct. 19 at the Empress Event Center.
  • Outpost 13 West Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Bourbon County Clay After-Hours is Oct. 24, 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Artificers.
  • Manufacturing Day is Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tours of local manufacturers.
  • Christmas Light Trolley Tours are Dec. 12-23 nightly.
  • Christmas Light Contest is in December with cash prizes, contact the Chamber for more information.

 

 

 

 

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Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Parade Is Oct. 26

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!!!

SPONSORS NEEDED!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a slice of Papa Don’s pizza and a drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the

Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as pop, juices, or bottled water.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

10-11am: Halloween photo backdrop for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: A slice of pizza and a drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we

can plan accordingly.
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Fort Scott Halloween Parade

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For Immediate Release
October 10, 2024
Submitted By: Lindsay Madison
Phone: (620) 223-3566
Email: [email protected]
HALLOWEEN PARADE
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces this year’s Halloween Parade will
be held Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Fort Scott.
Prior to the parade, starting at 10:00 a.m., there will be special activities including
pictures with a spooktacular backdrop at the City Scales building on North Main and face
painting by Fort Scott High School Thespians.
The parade trick-or-treats merchants along Main Street, starting at La Hacienda, south to
2nd Street, crossing the street then heading north back to Skubitz Plaza. Any businesses
or organizations in the community not located along Main Street are also welcome to set
up a table on the sidewalk providing treats, coupons, or other handouts for kids. Children
are encouraged to bring a sack or bag to collect treats along the parade route.
Following the parade, a free slice of pizza sponsored by Papa Don’s and a drink will be
served to kids in costumes.
The Chamber is currently seeking sponsors and donations for the event. Contact the
Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

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Southwind Extension Hosts Chamber of Commerce Coffee on Oct. 10

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, October 10th, 8am
Hosted by Southwind Extension District

210 S. National Ave.

Bourbon County Courthouse

Click here for their website.

Click here for their Facebook page.

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We hope to see you there for Networking * Community News * Refreshments!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, October 11th at 8am hosted by Southwind Extension District, 210 S. National Ave, in their office location at the Bourbon County Courthouse. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

Southwind Extension District was formed in 2010 and serves the 4 counties of Bourbon, Allen, Woodson, and Neosho, with office locations in all 4 counties. They currently house 6 agents of different specialties including our Horticulture agent Krista Harding, Family and Community Wellness agent Tara Solomon-Smith, 4-H Youth Development- Jennifer Terrell, Ag and Natural Resources Agent Lonnie Mengarelli, Community Vitality Agent Amanda Clasen and Livestock Production Agent Hunter Nickell. We also have LeaKay Karleskint as the SNAP-Educator and Cherri Walrod as the Rural Ag Community Health Care Worker.  They provide a wide variety of services as well as programs throughout the year.

 

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
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231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

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Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, October 8th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Courtland Hotel & Spa, 121 E. 1st 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, promotions, 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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What’s Happening In Fort Scott Oct. 4 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 4th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Downtown Meet & Greet. Tuesday, October 8th, 8:30-9:30 am

at the Courtland Hotel & Spa.

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

Fort Scott Area Community Foundation

Grant Application Period

August 1st – 31st, click here!

10/4 ~ FSHS Homecoming Gameday at Frary Field. The FS Tigers take on the Labette County Grizzlies. Kick off at 7 pm. If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/4-6 ~ FSHS Class of ’94 Celebrating their 30th Reunion!

10/3-5 ~ Gordon Parks 21st Annual Celebration

Click here for a detailed flyer of events.

10/4-6 The 68th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta – at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. Click here for printable copy of the schedule of events.

10/4 ~ “Celebration Dance Party” Full Flava Kings. Brought to you by the 21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration. Come dance the night away with one of the region’s best party bands.

10/4 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park Feat. Linda Simons & Friends Band at the Pavilion in Downtown Fort Scott. 7pm

10/5 ~ American Legion Riders Angel Tree Ride

10 am – 4 pm

10am | Meet at 5 Corners 1122 S Clark st.

11am | Kick stands up to ride

10/5 ~ Chalk Pastel Classes with Kadra Nevitt -Sunset in the Heartland at The Artificers, 8 N. National – 10am or 1pm hour classes.

10/5 ~ Farmers Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion. 8am – 12pm

10/5 ~ FSCC Alumni Rodeo, 1pm Slack & 7:30pm Perf. Event is located at FSCC Arnold Arena 2108 Horton St.

10/5 ~ Tri-Valley Fall Plant Sale, 9am – 12pm at the Tri-Valley Greenhouse 4305 Campbell Dr.

10/5 ~ Curtis Platt Memorial Golf Tournament 9am – 1pm at the Woodland Hills Golf Course

10/5 ~ Comedian Jeff Leeson ~The Unscripted Tour at Memorial Hall 1 E 3rd St. from 7pm-10pm.

Tickets available at Bourbon County Cars, 1810 S. Main St.

10/5 ~ First Saturday Story Time at Hedgehog.INK Book Store. 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Located at 16 S Main St. in Downtown Fort Scott.

10/6 ~ 1st Annual Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church 308 S. Crawford St.

2pm

10/6-11 ~ Fort Scott Broadcasting’s KMDO 1600 AM turns 70 years old! Tune in from 6am – 6pm all week to hear special decade music, interviews with special guests, commercials, and FUN!

10/9 ~ Puzzle, Pizza, & Pub Challenge – Fundraiser for The Skating Rink. 6pm – 9pm at Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Register your team of 4 by calling 620-223-3566.

10/9 ~ The Kansas Small Business Development Center will be in Fort Scott offices every Wednesday from 9 am – 4 pm.

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

10/9 ~ Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.INK! Book Store.

Every Wednesday, 1:30-3pm, 16 S. Main St.

10/10 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Southwind Extension District – 8 am at 210 S National Ave.

10/10 La Catrina Clay Mask Class with The Artificers. 6-8pm

Sign up by emailing [email protected]

10/11 ~ Lillian Rose Foundation 4-person Golf Scramble 10am – 3pm

Click here to sign up your team!

10/11-12 ~ Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott (50min tour) 10am – 12pm

10/12-13 ~ EKTEC Rodeo Finals at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Hunington Ave.

Entered by 10:30am – Starts 11am.

Click here for their Facebook Page.

10/12 ~ Kid’s Creepy Clay Mask Class at The Artificers. 2 Classes – 10am or 1pm!

Email [email protected] to sign up

10/12 ~ 7th Annual Royal Tea & Friends Party hosted by FSHS Thespians. 10am – noon in the FSHS Commons & Courtyard – 1005 S Main St.

Click here to purchase tickets online or purchase at the door.

10/12 ~ Barry Wheeler Clay Shoot Cancer Benefit

10am – 12pm

624 170th St. Fort Scott, KS

Click here to RSVP by 10/5 on their FB event page or call/text 620-215-5868

10/12 ~ Tucker Family Band at 7pm. Located at the River Room Event Center. Free Admission

SAVE THE DATE:

10/14-15 ~ American Red Cross Blood Drive at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.

Oct. 14, 1:30-6:30pm

Oct. 15, 9am – 1pm

Donors may click here to register.

10/17 ~ BINGO hosted by the American Legion located at Memorial Hall 1 E 3rd St.

Held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.

Doors open at 6pm BINGO starts at 7pm

10/18 ~ Sunshine Boutique – 18 E Wall St.

Boutique Birthday Bash

10am – 6pm

10/18-19 ~ Kansas Rocks Park Creepy Crawl

Gates open:

Friday, October 18 at noon

Saturday, October 19 at 8am

Click here for more details on their website.

Clark Street Lights Spookfest begins & runs through October, 753 Clark Street.

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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.

Uniontown Old Settler’s Picnic in Uniontown

Labor Day Weekend

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Gordon Parks Museum on Oct. 3

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, October 3rd, 8am
Hosted by Gordon Parks Museum

2108 S. Horton St.

On the campus of Fort Scott Community College.

Click here for their website.

Click here for their Facebook page.

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This week’s Coffee kicks off the 21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration!

Click here for a printable schedule of events.

We hope to see you there for Networking * Community News * Refreshments!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, October 3rd at 8am hosted by the Gordon Parks Museum, 2108 S. Horton, on the campus of Fort Scott Community College. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

The Chamber Coffee will kick off the 21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration to be held this weekend for which the full schedule of events may be found on gordonparkscenter.org. The Celebration is in honor Fort Scott native Gordon Parks, noted photographer, writer, musician, and filmmaker. Kirk Sharp, Executive Director of the Museum, and the committee work throughout the year to bring in artists, speakers, programs, and events that have enriched our community and world for all ages.

A highlight this year is the “Celebration Dance Party” featuring The Full Flava Kings at the Liberty Theatre on Friday, October 4th starting at 8pm. The Full Flava Kings, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, are one of the best party bands in the region. The Celebration will culminate with a Tribute Dinner and presentation of the Choice of Weapons Awards along with the presentation of the Learning Tree Award to Arnold Schofield and the late Daryl Roller. The weekend celebration will also feature the Choice of Weapons Conversation, Premier Screening of the documentary I Needed Paris, and free Lunch and Learn events on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are available at the Gordon Parks Museum, online at gordonparkcenter.org, or call 620-223-2700 ext. 5850.
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620-223-3566

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Ice Skating Is On The Horizon For Christmas On The Bricks: 1st Fundraiser Is Oct. 9

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Diane Striler and her husband Dean at last year’s Christmas on the Bricks. Submitted photo.

There will be an added event coming to the 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks event,  ice skating!

The rink will be a daw to Fort Scott and help with local commerce, according to Diane Striler, who is spearheading the rink project.

The rink will be in the new Gathering Place Pavilion on North National Avenue of the Fort Scott Downtown Historic District.

Striler has been talking to people since the first of 2024 about the project, an ice skating rink with no ice (it is a synthetic surface) that is not dependent on cold weather since the surface does not need to be frozen.

An anonymous couple is donating approximately $18,000 of the $37,000 total for the rink which includes the skating surface, railing, 60 skates of various sizes, and a sharpener for the skates.  Additional donors have totaled approximately $3,500, and she has applied for a Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant.

In addition to those for the rink, other funds will need to be raised to purchase materials to build a storage facility.  Striler has talked to a group that is willing to build the facility. It will be used to house the skates and provide a place for skaters to check in, sign their waivers, make payments, and access the rink.

“The whole project will be funded by private donations and grants, there are no tax dollars involved,” she said.

To bring the rink to Fort Scott, Striler had to get approval from the City of Fort Scott Commission and have a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the City and the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which is overseeing operations.

The kick-off for the opening of the rink will be the weekend of Christmas on the Bricks, Dec 6-8th.  The plan is for the rink to be open that weekend and the following Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturdays, and part-day Sundays through January 5th.  The cost to skate is $5 per person.

“We have talked to an individual who may help run the rink and oversee individuals involved,” she said.  “We would like to allow different organizations to help staff the rink and receive part of the proceeds for their groups.”

In addition, Striler has been talking with Fort Scott Physical Therapist Meredith Tucker about creating some aids to use at the rink to make it more accessible for children with disabilities.

The rink can be reused for up to 15 years if cared for, she said.

 

First Fundraiser For the Project

To add to the needed ice skating rink funds, the first fundraiser is 6 p.m. on October 9 at the Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main, Fort Scott.

It is called a Puzzle, Pizza & Pub Challenge!

The first team of 4 people to complete a 300-piece puzzle, a large pizza, AND a bucket of beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) wins!

The cost is $100 per team ($25/person)

The event is Wednesday, October 9th, at  6 p.m.

at the Liberty Theatre in downtown Fort Scott.

Register a team by calling or stopping by the Chamber at 620-223-3566 or online here! Limited to 20 teams!

If you can’t attend and still want to donate to the rink: click here to make a payment to the Fort Scott Area Chamber Foundation, 501c3, via PayPal or Venmo @fschamberfoundation, please note the Rink in the notes! Checks may also be made payable to the FS Area Chamber Foundation and mailed or dropped off at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St with Rink in the memo.

Submitted graphic of a similar skating rink being purchased from Kwik-Rink, Maple Grove, Minnesota.