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Chamber Coffee to be hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, December 1st at 8 a.m. hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site, 1 Old Fort Blvd.

The Coffee will be held in the Theater on the Fort grounds.  This area is upstairs in the building just west of the main entrance and both stairs and an elevator are available.

 

We encourage everyone to come meet the new Fort Superintendent, Jill Jaworski, and visit with the Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

 

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

 

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS LIGHT TROLLEY TOURS

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that reservations are now being taken for the 2022 Dolly Hollyday Christmas Light Trolley Tours. The 50-minute tour is a fun outing for families, friends, or co-workers to see the most festive Christmas lights in Fort Scott.

Tours will run nightly from Friday, December 9th through Friday, December 23rd. There will be two tours each evening at 5:45 and 7pm. There will be an additional 8:15pm tour on the included Friday and Saturday nights.

The cost of tour is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under or the whole trolley may be booked for $125, seating up to twenty-two passengers. Those taking the tour are invited to arrive at the Chamber early for complimentary cookies, hot cocoa, and glow necklaces for the ride.

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

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SPLASH PAD DONATIONS ARE BEING MATCHED TODAY!

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SPLASH PAD DONATIONS
ARE BEING MATCHED TODAY!
See below for details or
click here for the Spash Pad
Facebook page with more info.
It is GIVING TUESDAY, and a VERY generous private donor has agreed to match any donations that come in TODAY ONLY, up to $10,000!!!
Businesses, organizations, individuals – make your
tax-deductible contribution before year end,
and it will be matched dollar-for-dollar!
Make a SPLASH and help us finish the
fundraising efforts on this wonderful
community amenity, coming Spring 2023!
Donations accepted at Lyons Realty Group,
Bourbon County Cars, or Venmo @HBCAT.
Call Bailey Lyons at (620) 224-7795
with any questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Christmas Fun at the Parade This Thursday, Dec. 1

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A Christmas parade is happening in the downtown historic district this Thursday, December 1.

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce organizes the Christmas Parade  each year with Briggs Auto of Fort Scott sponsoring the prizes for the parade, according to Lindsay Madison, CEO of the chamber.

Lindsay Madison. Submitted photo.

Deadline to enter a group in the parade is Tuesday, November 29 at 1pm.  It is FREE to enter the parade.

What is happening Thursday evening:

> Parade starts 6 pm at Wall and National, goes south to Third Street, east to Main, North on Main to Skubitz Plaza.

> Parkway Church of God Kettle Corn will be setup at 1st & Main before and  after parade, box $2, Bag $5.

> Complimentary hot cocoa by Fort Scott Recreation in front of Hedgehog.INK! Book Store

> Lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree immediately following the parade, north end of Main.

> Christmas Crafts by Fort Scott High School Thespians & Visits with Santa and photos by Walgreens at Papa Don’s Restaurant after the parade.

> Make-your-own Ornament Kits free at 110 S Main while supplies last, appropriate for ages 10 and under.

> Bourbon County Revival live music at Hare & Crow Barber Shop with refreshments following parade.

> Sharky’s North Pole Pop-up Bar open 5pm to 10/11pm with festive atmosphere and drinks!

Link to enter parade: https://fortscott.com/events/details/christmas-parade-it-s-a-gingerbread-christmas-in-the-fort-25850

 

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Chamber Coffee at VFW on Nov. 10

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by
VFW Post 1165!
Thursday, November 10th
8am
1745 S. National Ave.
We hope to see you there!
Click here for their Facebook page.
Click here for their website.
Check out the VFW Veteran’s Day Activities
happening this weekend!
Make your reservations for the
steak dinner (limited space)
and plan to attend the auction at 8pm!
For questions or more info. call 620.223.5261
and talk to Manager Matt Crystal.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
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FSCC Christmas Play This Friday, November 12th!

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member Fort Scott Community College…

FSCC Christmas Play

This Friday, November 12th!

Children’s Christmas play

returns Bigfoot to FSCC stage
As a holiday gift to local and area boys and girls of all ages, the Fort Scott Community College theater department presents “All I Want for Christmas is Bigfoot’s Teeth,” a short children’s play written and directed by FSCC theater instructor Allen Twitchell.

Performance of the 25-minute play is set for 7 p.m. Friday (Nov. 11) in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the FSCC campus. Admission is free.

In the play, the vain villainess Noella DeVile, who fears her looks are fading, attempts to steal Bigfoot’s teeth because they contain magical properties that enhance youth and beauty. Bigfoot, now living in a small town in Kansas after his discovery a few years ago, is assisted by a trio of local youngsters who are helping educate him as he assimilates into polite society.

This play is actually the third installment in a Bigfoot yuletide trilogy that began with “A Very Hairy Christmas” and continued with “Santa Claws is Coming to Town,” but “each play stands on its own. You don’t need to see the first two to follow the third,” Twitchell said.

The cast features Hyden Wirsig (Bigfoot), Kevin Thomure (Sgt. Kopper), Seth Lowery (Ben), Sonny Webb (Noella DeVile), Ben Wirsig (Thug 1), Paityn Curtis (Grace), Dray Dickey (Doctor Virus), Ezra Lipscomb (Jordan), Abby Sweat (Dimmer), Evan Ballinger (Darth Hunter), Khris Patel (Thug 2) and Colleen Sweat (Dim).

There is also a special cameo appearance by Santa Claus and candy for everyone following the show (courtesy of Walmart of Fort Scott).

Zach Loper of Girard provides technical support.

Thank you to the Chamber Champion members below!
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Nov. 4

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

November 4th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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TROLLEY TOURS,

ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!

Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Donations being accepted for Wreaths Across America through 11/22, click here for info.

11/4 ~ Elks Lodge Paint Night Class, click here for info.

11/5 ~ Battle at the Fort 14U Fastpitch Softball Tournament, Cullor Field, 2108 S. Horton St., starts 8am, click here.

11/5 ~ First Saturday Storytime at Hedgehog.INK! Book Store, Downtown Fort Scott, 10:30am, this Saturday featuring “Sing and Dance in your Polka Dot Pants”, 16 S. Main St.

11/5 ~ Care to Share Cancer Support Group Quarterly Meeting, 10:30am, 902 S. Horton.

11/5 ~ Paint & Pizza by Happy Snappy Art at Papa Don’s, 11am, click here for info.

11/5 ~ Chili Feed & Bake Auction at Fort Scott Christian Heights School, dinner 4-6pm, auction immediately after, click here.

11/6 ~ Breakaway Buckle Series @ Taylor Ranch, 2pm, click here for info.

11/6 ~ Mary Queen of Angels Fall Festival, Turkey Dinner & More, 4-6pm, Kennedy Gym

11/7 ~ FSCC Greyhound Great Reamon will be at the Greyhound Legacy Center, Downtown Fort Scott, 12pm-7pm, click here for info.

11/8, 11/10, 11/12 ~ FSHS presents The Addams Family School Edition, click here for info.

11/10 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by the VFW, 1745 S. National Ave.

11/10 ~ Kiwanis Pioneers Chili Feed, drive-thru only at First United Methodist Church, click here for info.

11/10 ~ Holiday Open House Shopping Event, Downtown & Around, 5-8pm, click here. See flyer below, hop & shop on the trolley as it goes store-to-store, 19 stores participating!

11/10 ~ Pizza Republic celebrates the US Marine Corps Birthday, all invited for a cutting of the cake ceremony at 7pm. See below for more info.

11/11 ~ American Legion Veterans Day Reverse Parade – Starts at Memorial Hall and routes around to Fort Scott school buildings, 9am.

11/11 ~ VFW Ceremony – All veterans, active duty, and the public are welcome to attend this event at the Fort Scott National Cemetery #1, 900 E. National Avenue, 11am.

11/11 ~ Immediately following the ceremony – VFW Luncheon, – Join us for lunch at VFW Post, 1745 S. National Avenue. Free-will donation is welcome.

11/11 ~ Memorials & Monuments Trolley Tour – Military monuments & memorials will be featured on this trolley tour in historic Fort Scott at 2pm on both Friday & Saturday, departing from the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall Street.

11/11 ~ Military Meet & Mingle, Dinner & Auction – Veterans and active duty, plus friends & family will have the opportunity to meet and mingle at the VFW (1745 S. National Avenue). Discounts for veterans & active duty. 6pm dinner, Doors open at 7pm for Social Hour, 8pm Live Auction. Only 30 seats for dinner.

11/11 ~ Pizza Republic Presents Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders, 8pm. The concert benefits the E3 Veterans Foundation. Suggested $5 donation. 17 S. Main St, Fort Scott.

11/11 ~ FSCC presents “All I Want for Christmas is Big Foot”, 7pm, click here for info.

11/12 ~ The Veterans Day 5k Fun Run starts at 8 AM. Includes a competitive 5k Run, a family fun 5k Run/Walk, or a 10k Challenge (3.2k Run, 1.8k Row and 5k Bike). Event proceeds to benefit local veteran’s organizations. For entry fees and more info visit: www.Facebook.com/SmallvilleAthletics.

11/12 ~ Memorials & Monuments Trolley Tour – Military monuments & memorials will be featured on this trolley tour in historic Fort Scott at 2pm on both Friday & Saturday, departing from the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall Street.

11/13 ~ Holly Jolly Holiday Market, 9am-3pm, Buck Run Community Center. See below for more info.

SAVE THE DATE:

11/21 ~ FSMS Fall Extravaganza Shopping Event, 5-8pm

12/1 ~ Christmas Parade, click here for entry form or to register online.

12/3-4 ~ Candlelight Tours of the Fort Scott National

Historic Site, tickets now on sale by calling 620-223-0310.

12/3-4 ~ The Artificers 6th Annual Christmas Show

12/10 ~ Christmas in the Park, Gunn Park

12/9-23 ~ Christmas Light Trolley Tours, booking now! Tours each night at 5:45pm, 7pm, and 8:15pm! $8 adults, $5 kids, or book the whole trolley for $125 to tour with only your friends, family or co-workers!

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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.

First Saturday Storytime @ Hedgehog.INK!

Mary Queen of Angels Fall Festival this Sunday

Holiday Open House coming November 10th

United States Marine Corps Birthday

Come for a Cake Ceremony at Pizza Republic

Pizza Republic presents Outlaw Jim

and the Whiskey Benders in concert!

VFW Activities ~ Veterans Day Weekend

Limited # of Steak Dinners Avail. for Friday Night

Holly Jolly Holiday Market ~ November 13th

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Integrity Home Care + Hospice on Nov. 3

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CHAMBER COFFEE ~ YOU’RE INVITED!
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by Integrity Home Care + Hospice!
Thursday, November 3rd
8am
1711 S. National Ave.
(directly behind Domino’s Pizza)
We hope to see you there!
Click here for their website.
Click here for their Facebook page.
About Integrity…
Introduce your family to our family.
We are passionately dedicated to improving the healthcare system because we all have had a personal experience with the struggle that comes with a change in health. We are here to help and support you and your family as you seek to improve or simply maintain your health and independence at home.
At Integrity, our mission is to identify and meet your home care needs and the needs of our employees with the unmatched skill, compassion, and integrity. Not just because its the right thing to do, but because that’s how we would like to be treated, too.
Let us help you on your care journey.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott Community College

FSCC’s Bailey Hall Renovation Celebration is Today

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Join us THIS MORNING,
Friday, October 28th at 10am!
You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting,
Memorial Dedication and Reception
celebrating the newly renovated
Bailey Hall on the campus of
Fort Scott Community College,
2108 S. Horton St.
Click here to visit FSCC’s website.
Click here to view their Facebook.
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS BELOW!
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Friday Night Free Concert Changes Venue For Oct. 28

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.
Due to the cooler weather forecast, the Friday Night Concert that
is usually held in the Heritage Park Pavilion will be moved to The
Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
 
The finale show of the season will feature Dan Duling, John Duling,
Shanna Stone, and Addi Brown.
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber After-Hours Oct. 26 at Landmark Bank

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JOIN US FOR A
CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS
TONIGHT!
Wednesday, October 26th
5:15-6:30pm
Landmark National Bank
200 S. Main Street
Hosted by the
Fort Scott Area
Community Foundation
The Foundation will be presenting grants for 2022.
The grant presentations will
begin at 5:30pm.
Honoring the Past and Impacting the Future
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The mission of the Community Foundation is to “Honor the Past, Impact the Future” by creating a giving and granting environment which addresses the immediate and long-term charitable needs of our community. The After-hours event will feature grant presentations to 26 award recipients totaling $53,500. Light refreshments will be served.
Any individual or organization can donate to the foundation in the form of monetary gifts, transfer of real estate, investments, or a memorial. Contributions are placed in an endowed fund which is a permanent pool of resources of which only the interest is used in granting each year. The goal of the endowed funds is to exist in perpetuity so that the needs of the greater Bourbon County area are met both now and in the future.
2022-2023 Foundation Board of Directors
Craig Campbell, Chairperson
Becky Tourtillott, Vice Chairperson
Carla Farmer, Past Chairperson
Lindsay Madison, Secretary/Marketing Chair
Gregg Motley, Granting Chair
David Shepherd, Asset Development Chair
Travis Shelton, Nominating Chair
Sheryl Bloomfield
Janet Braun
Michelle Bruner
Steve Buerge
Diana Endicott
Ronda Hassig
Bailey Lyons
Gary Palmer
Kirk Sharp
Click HERE to learn more about the
Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.