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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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Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hosted by Tiny Greens and Herbs on August 29

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, August 29th, 8am
Hosted by Tiny Greens & Herbs, LLC

Cherri Walrod, Owner

Chamber Coffee will be held in the back room of Common Ground Coffee Co.

12 E. Wall St.

Click here for the Tiny Greens Facebook page.

Click here for the Tiny Greens website.

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Cherri can often be found at the Fort Scott Farmers’ Market which is held thru October, Tuesdays 4-6pm

Saturdays 8am-12pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, Downtown See more details & contact information on Tiny Greens & Herbs below!
Tiny Greens & Herbs, LLC. serves Bourbon County by providing year-round access to locally grown nutrient-packed wellness food. After the Walrod family experienced physical and mental health challenges a few years ago, they were looking for a way to increase nutrients in their diet while reducing exposure to toxic chemicals. Tiny Greens & Herbs, LLC. was born out of the need for their family to have year-round access to nutrient dense produce which is free of pesticides and herbicides.

The Walrod’s envisioned starting a small family business so their special needs children could learn to work, acquire transferable job skills and appreciate meaningful gainful employment. One of their goals is for their young children to be able to learn the business as they work towards a more independent life. Growing nutritious, toxin-free food for their family and their community, while also teaching their children the value of work is a triple-play win in their book. They feel the micro-greens taste amazing and invite everyone to come learn more and have samples this Thursday!

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

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! August 23rd Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale, September 20th-21st, 2024

Click here to register your sale for only $12, business/organization display ads are available for only $35. Don’t miss out!

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!

8/24 ~ Glaze Day at The Artificers, 10am-3pm, click here for more information and to see class schedules!

8/25 ~ Fort Scott High School Soccer Mattress Fundraiser, mattress as well as premium bedding accessories/weighted blankets/luxury pillows & sheets/adjustable power bases/and more, Fort Scott High School Auditorium, 10am-5pm, click here for more information.

8/29 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Tiny Greens and Herbs (Cherri Walrod) @ Common Ground Coffee Co., 8am

8/31-9/1 ~ Alumni & Friends Weekend at Fort Scott Community College, alumni social/hall of fame induction dinner/activity and athletic team/so much more, click here for more info.

8/30-9/2 ~ Uniontown Old Settler’s Picnic, car show/horseshow pitching/parade/vendors/food trucks, street dance begins at 7pm, see flyer below for full schedule of events.

8/30 ~ Labor Day Weekend at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, tent and RV camping available, reservation required at 913-782-5611, click here for more information.

8/31 ~ Woodland Hills Golf Course Men’s League Scramble at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 8am

9/5 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Walmart, keeping the community updated on the remodel, 2500 S. Main St., 8am

9/5 ~ Museum of Creativity Grand Re-Opening located at 102 S. National, revamped and added activities for your new favorite place to hang out, free will donation for admission, 5-7pm, click here for more information.

9/6 ~ Art Walk hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council at Crooner’s Patio, come out and support local and area artist, 5-8pm, see flyer below.

9/6 ~ Botox, Bubbles, and B-shots hosted by Blissful Aesthetics & Wellness, light refreshments, guaranteed FUN, and a giveaway for $700 worth of skin care, click here for more info.

9/7 ~ First Annual Stair Climb and 5K/Walk Challenge hosted by Fort Scott Fire Department, registration and walk ups start at 8am, 9am event begins, Fort Scott High School Football Stadium, 9:00am-12:00pm, click here for more information!

9/7 ~ Women’s Health Fair at Community Health Center located at 2322 S. Main, appointments and walk ins welcomed, 8am-2pm, see flyer below.

9/9 ~ LIVE Music at Holmtown Pub, Red Hot Delta Blues, 6-10pm, see flyer below.

9/12 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Diehl, Banwart, Bolton CPA’s PA, location TBA, 8am

9/12 ~ Downtown Fall Fest – Stores Open Late for Shopping and MUCH MORE, more details to come, 5-8pm

9/14 ~ Book Signing Event at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore featuring by Tanya Glessner and her book “New Mercies Every Morning, Devotions for Every Day of the Year”, 12-2pm, click here for more information.

9/14 ~ Mapleton Homecoming Parade and Festival at Mapleton Park

9/14 ~ 2024 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Golf Tournament, 8am registration with 9am shotgun start, $240 per team, for more information or to sign up contact 620-431-7655 or email [email protected], 9am-4pm

SAVE THE DATE:

9/20-21st ~ Fort Scott Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale, be included on the official garage sale listing and map, garage sale listing only $12 with a deadline of September 17th at 1pm, click here to register NOW!

9/20 ~ Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic Site, between 175-200 applicants will be naturalized at the ceremony, in case of rain or inclement weather the ceremony will be held at Fort Scott Memorial Hall, 10:30am-12:00pm, click here for more information.

9/27-29th ~ Fort Scott Fort Fest, click here for details!

9/28 ~ Dare to Dream: Women’s Entrepreneurship Statewide Conference at Fort Scott Community College, for more information click here.

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

Art Walk on Crooner’s Patio hosted by The Bourbon County Arts Council!

First Annual Stair Climb and 5K/Walk Challenge!

Women’s Health Fair at Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas!

Business Scarecrow Contest by the Chamber

Let’s Decorate Downtown for Fall!

FortFest 24 ~ Save the Date!

Last weekend in September, Riverfront Park!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Downtown Business Scarecrow Contest Is Underway

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Chamber announces the… 2024 Business Scarecrow Contest

Let’s Decorate Downtown For Fall!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Scarecrow Contest for local Businesses and Organizations county-wide!

*Scarecrows must be placed outside of businesses by September 9th at 5pm (if a Downtown business).

*Entries by non-Downtown bus/orgs may bring scarecrow to the Chamber by September 9th at 5pm & they will be placed Downtown.

*Photos of ALL scarecrow entries need to be emailed to [email protected] for voting by September 9th.

Winner of the scarecrow contest will receive one dozen logoed shirts courtesy of Key Apparel and bragging rights for the entire year!

The winner will be announced live on Facebook during the Chamber Coffee September 12th at 8:00 AM.

If you would like your scarecrow returned, please remove it on November 1st by 3:00 PM or it will be discarded.

The Chamber is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE DOWNTOWN FALL FEST! September 12th from 5-8pm in The Downtown Historic District!

More Details to come!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US