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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!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
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.
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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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.
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Fort Scott Town-Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

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TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE

THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH-21ST, 2024

IN FORT SCOTT!
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE PDF LISTING & MAP

Click HERE for link to Google map of the sales!

50 SALES REGISTERED!

Hardcopies of the maps may be found at the Chamber, 5 Corners, all Pete’s locations, Casey’s, Don’s Spirits & Wines, and Bids & Dibs!
THANK YOU TO ALL SALES WHO REGISTERED

WITH THE CHAMBER & TO ALL OF OUR BUSINESS

ADVERTISERS FOR MAKING THIS SALE POSSIBLE!N
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Brickstreet BBQ on September 19

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, September 19th, 8am
Hosted by Brickstreet BBQ

3 W. Oak 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!
Brickstreet BBQ is going on a year and a half of operation with its delectable in-house smoked meats and sides. Their non-barbecue items have been a huge hit as well for locals with wraps and fresh salads. They are moving right along into Fall with soups, bread bowls and pumpkin spice desserts.

They just received fantastic news that Brickstreet’s America’s Best Restaurants premiere date will be late October!

See their menu below!
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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Downtown Scarecrow Contest Winner: Guild Mortgage

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Chamber announces the… 2024 Scarecrow Contest Winner

Guild Mortgage located at 1 E. Wall St.

A HUGE Thank You to ALL of the businesses/organizations that entered the contest! We encourage EVERYONE to venture Downtown to view all the festive scarecrows! A special THANK YOU to KEY Apparel for sponsoring the contest and providing the winner 12 logoed t-shirts!

  1. Core Community of Bourbon County, scarecrow located at Sleep Inn, 302 E. Wall
  2. First Presbyterian Church, scarecrow located at Front Door Realty, 113 S. Main
  3. Gross Insurance, 18 S. National
  4. Guild Mortgage, 1 E. Wall
  5. Kansas Teachers Community Credit Union, 24 S. National Ave.
  6. Ruddick’s, 117 S. National Ave.
  7. SEK Multi County Health Dept, scarecrow located in front of Iron Star, 3 N. Main
  8. Sleep Inn, 302 E. Wall

SAVE THE DATE for the Downtown Halloween Parade, Saturday, October 26th with Festivities starting at 10am, Parade 11am!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
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Register Today For Town-Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

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Fall Town – Wide Garage Sale in Fort Scott September 20th & 21st!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is EXCITED to announce the Fall Town – Wide Garage Sale happening September 20th & 21st!

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

The deadline to register a sale on the official map is 1pm on Tuesday, September 17th.

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.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
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Sign Up For The Town-Wide Garage Sale Weekend

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Fall Town – Wide Garage Sale in Fort Scott September 20th & 21st!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is EXCITED to announce the Fall Town – Wide Garage Sale happening September 20th & 21st!

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

The deadline to register a sale on the official map is 1pm on Tuesday, September 17th.

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.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
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Friday Night Free Concert: Second Hand Strings

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Free Friday Night Concerts are sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by Ralph Carlson. The event is usually at First and Main Streets, Fort Scott. In case of inclement weather, the event is moved to indoor venues.

This Friday at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion Second Hand Strings will perform.

They are a local group that plays for us often,” said Ralph Carlson, facilitator of the free Friday Night Concerts, which is sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce. “They are one of my favorites. They perform country and popular songs. In addition, they perform some original music.”

The group includes Tammie Helm, Mike Buller, Rosemary Harris, Jean Strader and Paul Milks.

Bring a lawnchair.

 

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2024 Downtown Fall Fest!

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2024 Downtown Fall Fest!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Fall Fest evening shopping event featuring in-store specials, refreshments and drawings will take place Thursday, September 12th from 5pm to 8pm in the Downtown Historic District.

 

Stores will have festive offerings such as pumpkin snacks, hot cider, and a pumpkin passport to submit for a chance to win a Chamber Bucks gift certificate. Participating retailers open late for shopping include 110 South Main, Be the Light Boutique, Barbed Wire and Roses Vintage Market, Bids & Dibs, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques & Such, Laree + Co, and Sunshine Boutique.

 

Additional activities happening in conjunction with Fall Fest include:

·       Brickstreet BBQ will feature musicians Larry Davenport and Mark Ward of Double Trouble, performing live on their patio from 5pm-8pm.

·       Redbud Farms & Nurseries will be selling mums, ornamental cabbage, pansies, and other fall plants in front of Lowell Milken Center.

·       Ronnie Brown of R&B Produce will be selling pumpkins, gourds, and more at Wall and Main Streets.

 

The Chamber also organized a Scarecrow Contest for businesses and encourages the community to check out the entries placed around Downtown. Key Industries sponsored the contest, and the top business winner will receive one dozen logoed shirts and bragging rights for the year. The winner will be announced this week.

 

Downtown Fall Fest offers an opportunity to support local while taking in the season, finding great deals, and seeing what’s new in Fall décor and apparel.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
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Chamber Coffee at Walmart Sept. 5

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, September 5th, 8am
Hosted by Fort Scott Walmart Store #39

Chamber Coffee will be held in the Pharmacy area! 2500 S. Main St.

Click here for the Walmart Facebook page.

Click here for the Walmart website.

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Store Manager: Heather Magruder

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Thank you Fort Scott Walmart for being a

Chamber Champion member!
The Chamber Coffee was recently held at Walmart in July, but the store invites Chamber and guests back for a second time to keep the community informed on the remodel progress!

The following is a message from Store Manager Heather Magruder: “This week marks the fifth week of our Store Transformation and there are still several weeks before our Store Celebration. During this time, we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during our remodel. We know the changes may have caused some inconvenience, and we are truly grateful for your support and flexibility throughout this period. Your continued patronage has been crucial as we work to improve our space and services. Thank you for being such an important part of our community and for standing by us during this transition.”

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more info.: (620) 223-3566
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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