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Weekly Chamber Coffee at Nelson State Farm on May 19

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Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee!
Hosted by Kale Nelson State Farm
Celebrating 100 Years of Good Neighbor Spirit!
Thursday, May 19th, 8am
1805 S. National Ave.
The Kale Nelson State Farm Insurance office is proud to serve Fort Scott, KS with Insurance and Financial Services, with a focus on resident relocations to the Bourbon and Linn County area. Kale’s team of licensed Insurance Professionals are here to help get you correct Insurance coverage for your specific needs. Not only can they help with Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Life Insurance and Financial Services to the Fort Scott, KS area including the surrounding Bourbon and Linn County areas, but they are also able to assist small business owners with their Commercial lines of Insurance. Give them a call today for a personalized Insurance Quote!
Visit Kale Nelson State Farm’s Facebook page HERE!
Visit Kale Nelson State Farm’s website HERE!
Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!
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STEP INTO SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Step into Summer Sidewalk Sale that will take place Downtown and Around on Saturday, May 21st. 

 

Participating merchants include Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, Bids & Dibs, Hare & Crow barber Shop, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques & Such, Main Street Vintage & Co., Mayco Ace Hardware, Museum of Creativity Gift Shop, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, and Treasure Hunt Flea Market. 

 

The Step into Summer Sidewalk Sale is a great opportunity to support locally owned retailers while enjoying refreshments and finding good deals.

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

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Bourbon County Arts Council 2022 Patio Concert Friday, June 17

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member Bourbon County Arts Council.
Bourbon County Arts Council
2022 Patio Concert
Friday, June 17 ⟡ 8:00-10:00pm ⟡ Liberty Theatre Patio
Featuring Wednesdays at Herman’s
Tickets ⟡ Members – $10 | Non-Members – $15
Contact Terri Floyd 620.224.7221 or Deb Anderson 620.224.8650
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee hosted by Old Fort Genealogical Society & Library.

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee this Thursday, May 12th at 8am. This week’s coffee will be hosted by Old Fort Genealogical Society located at 221 S. National Ave in the lower level of Memorial Hall. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

The Old Fort Genealogical Society is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the history of our families and our communities. There is a wealth of information on genealogy and local history including records, newspapers, books, photos, school annuals and more. They have a large collection of city directories, obituaries, newspaper microfilm reels, and many other records.

 

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

 

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Chamber Annual Awards Dinner May 26

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JOIN US FOR THE

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration!

See below for reservation info. and various ways you may participate!
Thursday, May 26th

River Room Event Center

3 W. Oak Street

RSVP by 5.23.2022
Social & Silent Auction

5:30pm

Dinner, Awards, & Live Auction

6:30pm
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CLICK TO RSVP

Ways you can participate in the Chamber’s

Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration:

* Make your award nominations by May 12th.

Click here for the online nomination form.

Click here for a printable form.

For your reference in making nominations:

you may click here to view prior winners,

and click here for a full Chamber member listing.

* Make your dinner reservation and/or confirm sponsorship by May 20th.

* Click to email us if your business/organization would like to decorate a table for fun advertising & promotion.

* Click to email us if your business/organization would like to donate a silent or live auction item for advertising & promotion.
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
May 6th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
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!
5/6 ~ 100 Things To Do in Kansas Before You Die Book Signing at No. 87 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros, 2-4pm
5/6-7 ~ Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale find the map here.
5/5-8 ~ Big Kansas Road Trip, click here for more details about BKRT. See section below for SPECIAL EVENTS happening this weekend only as part of the Big Kansas Road Trip!
5/6-7 ~ Pioneer Harvest Swap Meet, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 8am-5pm, click here.
5/6 ~ USD 234 Preschool Roundup, Appointment only, 8-3pm, click here.
5/6 ~ Ft. Scott Elks Paint Night, Elks Lodge, 6-9pm, click here.
5/6 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park featuring Stephan Moses, 7-8pm, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., bring a lawn chair if possible due to limited seating.
5/6-5/7 ~ Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale, Museum of Creativity, clickhere.
5/7 ~ Fort Scott Farmers Market Opening Day, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm, Bourbon County Garden Club will be there this Sat. only with a plant sale!
5/7 ~ Youth Fishing Derby hosted by the Elks, FSCC Lake, Registration is at 9:30, Kids fish from 10am-12pm
5/7 ~ FSCH 5k and 2 Mile Fun Run, Margrave St., 7am-3pm, click here.
5/7 ~ 56th Annual Country Store and Auction, FSCH, 9am-8pm, click here.
5/7 ~ FSCC Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, Woodland Hills Golf Course.
5/7 ~ Care to Share Quarterly Cancer Support Group Meeting, Open to the Public, 902 Horton St., 10:30am
5/7 ~ Fort Scott High School Prom, Liberty Theatre, Walk-in 6:30pm, Prom 8pm.
5/7 ~ Kids Fishing Derby, Gunn Park Rd, 12pm-4pm, click here.
5/7 ~ Quilt Auction, Museum of Creativity, 1-3pm, click here.
5/7 ~ FSCC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, River Room, 5:30 pm
5/8 ~ Mother’s Day
5/11 ~ Tri-Valley 1/2 Price Plant Sale, 4305 Campbell Dr. Industrial Park, 10am-2pm
5/12 ~ Chamber Coffee Hosted by Old Fort Genealogical Society of SEK, 221 S. National Ave. (lower level of Memorial Hall), 8am
5/13 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main, 7pm
5/14 ~ World Migratory Bird Day, Fort Scott National Historic Site
5/14 ~ Paint in the Park, Gunn Park, 2-4pm, click here.
5/14 ~ FSCC Reception Honoring Steve Armstrong & Bernita Hill, 10:30am, click here.
5/14 ~ Kansas Rocks Night Run, 2051 130th St. Mapleton, KS
5/14 ~ FSHS Graduation, 8pm
5/14 ~ FSCC Graduation, Ellis Fine Arts Center
5/14 ~ Roller Skating, Buck Run Community Center, 7-9pm
5/15 ~ Bourbon County Democrats Monthly Meeting and Training Day, FSCC Administration Building, 2pm
5/16 ~ 4A Boys Golf Regionals, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 8am
5/16-5/19 ~ 4A SEK Regionals Baseball Tourn, LaRoche Complex
5/16 ~ Tiger Drama Club Meeting & Auditions, FSHS, 12-4pm, click here.
5/17 ~ CHC/SEK Mammogram Screening Event, 7am-7pm, click here.
5/19 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Kale Nelson State Farm, 1805 S. National Ave, 8am
SAVE THE DATE:
5/21 ~ Step Into Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown and Around
      5/21 ~ Public Forum: Stronger Together, 3rd St Park 9-11am
5/21 ~ Shead Farm Homestead Festival, 2468 Calvary Rd, Garland, KS, 10am-5pm, click here.
    5/26th ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by FSHS Alumni, 8am
      5/26 ~ Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration, River Room
      5/26-5/27 ~ Kansas 6A Baseball Tournament, LaRoche Complex
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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere 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
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.
Museum of Creativity Yard Sale
Special Events this weekend only as part of
Big Kansas Road Trip, May 5th-8th
  • 1553 Plants & Produce, 1553 205th St., Kerry & Kenny Wunderly invite guests Fri until 8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
  • Black Dogs Farm, 351 230th St., Bryan & Barbara Ritter offering Saturday tours at 1, 2 and 3pm, Watch sheep shearing, fiber demonstration and tour a traditional farm. Buy free range eggs, lamb, artistic woolen garments and honey. No admission, donations appreciated.
  • 1553 Plants & Produce, 1553 205th St., Kerry & Kenny Wunderly invite guests Fri until 8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
  • First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford, offering tours Sat & Sun 9am-4pm of the church from when the 1888 church was razed, many ofthe bricks & materials were reused to build the present 1924 church.
  • Freedom Farms, 1863 Eagle Rd., Gary & Kylene Palmer, invite you to visit the farm, see the animals and enjoy chicken leg lollipops and scotch eggs for a minimal charge. Fri. until 7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm.
  • Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, 1 S. Main St., will be offering a talk at 10am Sat by Cathy Werling, author of their Unsung Heroes Children’s Book Series, and a 1pm Sat. presentation on “Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project” by Norm Conard and Megan Felt, two of its creators.
  • The Courtland Hotel, 121 E. 1st St., Frank & Cheryl Adamson invite you Fri-Sat-Sun 9am-5pm for a short 15-minute tour of the charming 1906 historic hotel.
  • The Lavender Patch Farm, 2376 Locust Rd., Davin & Betsy Reichard, walk the fields, talk to the owners and shop. Watch various lavender processing demos throughout the day. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm.
  • The Pot Pantry, 1366 215th St., award-winning clay artist Bobbi Kemna invites you to visit the pottery studio and gallery space in the 1800’s Rock House where memorable classes are also taught to all ages, individuals and small groups.
  • Vinedo del Alamo Winery, 2304 Poplar Rd., take a relaxing self-guided tour of the vineyard which will be in full bloom! Free tasting with the purchase of one bottle of wine.
  • View many more events & attractions open in Bourbon County this weekend on www.bigkansasroadtrip.com!
FSCC Reception Honoring Steve Armstrong & Bernita Hill
FSHS Tiger Drama Club
Shead Farm Homestead Festival
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
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Chamber Coffee at Drywood Creek Cafe May 5

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Join us for this week’s
Chamber Coffee!
Hosted by Dry Wood Creek Café
Thursday, May 5th, 8am
750 S. National Ave.
Marty and Carrie Elton purchased the two former Lyons Mansions on National Avenue in June 2021. A new chapter for the Twin Mansions started when the Elton family opened the Mansion at 750 S. National as Dry Wood Creek Café. It is a Historical bed and breakfast with a restaurant and bar on site. Dine in or take out and let comfort ignite your tastebuds
Visit Dry Wood Creek’s Facebook page HERE!
Visit Dry Wood Creek’s website HERE!
Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Coffee is Hosted by Kiwanis Pioneers April 28 at Gunn Park

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Chamber Coffee hosted Kiwanis Fort Scott Pioneers

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee this Thursday, April 28th at 8am. This week’s coffee will be hosted by Kiwanis Fort Scott Pioneers located at Gunn Park Shelter 3 at 1010 Park Ave. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Kiwanis is an organization that helps kids around the world. Local clubs look out for their communities and the international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. Kiwanis Fort Scott Pioneers are passionate about making a difference for the children of Bourbon County. Helping kids grow and succeed is at the heart of everything they do.

 

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

 

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Town-Wide Garage Sale May 6-7

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Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale
May 6th & 7th
REGISTER YOUR SALE NOW!
INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER BELOW
Do you to get rid of all your clutter and extra stuff?
Get your sale address publicized on over 1,500 printed maps by registering below!
The Town-Wide Garage Sale will be advertised by KOMB 103.9 Radio, Fort Scott Tribune, Nevada paper, Iola paper, Pittsburg Morning Sun, KKOW radio station, and KSN community Bulletin.
DEADLINE to Register: Monday, May 2nd
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott April 22 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
April 22 Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
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!
4/22 ~ Downtown Clean-up, 3-6pm click here.
4/22 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park – David Prickett, Heritage Park Pavilion, 7pm, click here.
4/23-24 ~ Civil War Encampment Weekend at the Fort Scott National Historic Site, click here.
4/23-24 ~ Fort Scott Charity Mud Run, Bourbon County Fair Grounds, click here.
4/23 ~ Free Spring Kids Fair, East Side of Bailey Parking Lot at FSCC, 9am-12pm
4/23 ~ River Market Spring Craft Show, River Room, 3 W. Oak St., 10am-5pm
4/23 ~ Elk’s 3-Person Golf Scramble for Community Fireworks, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 11am, click here.
4/23 ~ St. Mary’s Dinner and Auction, St. Mary’s Catholic School, 5-8pm
4/24-25 ~ Kansas National Interscholastic Racing Association Bike Race, Gunn Park Trails, click here for more details.
4/24 ~ Mommy & Daughter Day, The Beauty Lounge, 1-5pm
4/24 ~ Monthly Meeting Bourbon County Democrats, Administration Building of FSCC – Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 2-3:30pm
4/24 ~ Fundraiser & Pie Auction to support State Senator Caryn Tyson as Candidate for State Treasurer, Empress Event Center, 2-4pm
4/27 ~ FSCC Women’s Appreciation Luncheon, more details to come, 11am-2pm
4/27 ~ Photography Meet & Greet Seminar, Gordon Parks Museum, 5:30-6:30pm, click here.
4/28 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Pioneers – Kiwanis, Gunn Park Shelter 3, 8am
4/28 ~ Lego Club, Museum of Creativity, 13+ meets from 4-6pm, 7-12 meets from 4:30-5:30pm, click here.
4/28 ~ Ladies Craft Night, Museum of Creativity, 102 S. National Ave., 6-8pm, click here.
4/28 ~ BINGO Hosted by American Legion Post #25, Memorial Hall, 7pm
4/29 ~ Tri-Valley 2022 Award Ceremony ‘To the Stars’, 4305 Campbell Dr., 1-3pm
4/29 ~ Middle School Fun Night, FSMS Students Only, 6-8pm, click here.
4/30 ~ Comedy Show, Fort Scott High School Thespians, Fort Scott Sr High, 7pm, $5 Donation for entry
5/3 ~ Cinco De Mayo, The Beauty Lounge Girls, 4-8pm, click here to register.
5/3 ~ City Commission Meeting, City Hall,
6-7pm
5/5 ~ Chamber Coffee Hosted by Nu-Grille Diner, Celebrating their 76th year in Business and 16 years at their current location, 24 N. National Ave, 8am
5/5 ~ 100 Things To Do in Kansas Before You Die Book Signing, Hedgehog.INK Bookstore, 4-6pm
5/6 ~ 100 Things To Do in Kansas Before You Die Book Signing at No. 87 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros, 2-4pm
5/6-7 ~ Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale, REGISTER now here.
5/5-8 ~ Big Kansas Road Trip, STUMP, click here for more details about BKRT.
5/6-7 ~ Pioneer Harvest Swap Meet, Bourbon County Fair Grounds, 8am-5pm, click here.
5/6 ~ USD 234 Preschool Roundup, Appointment only, 8-3pm, click here.
5/6 ~ Ft. Scott Elks Paint Night, Elks Lodge, 6-9pm, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
5/7 ~ FSCH 5k and 2 Mile Fun Run, Margrave St., 7am-3pm, click here.
5/7 ~ 56th Annual Country Store and Auction, FSCH, 9am-8pm, click here.
5/7 ~ FSCC Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, More details to come
5/7 ~ Care to Share Quarterly Cancer Support Group Meeting, Open to the Public, 902 Horton St., 10:30am
5/7 ~ Fort Scott High School Prom
5/7 ~ Kids Fishing Derby, Gunn Park Rd, 12pm-4pm, click here.
5/7 ~ Quilt Auction, Museum of Creativity, 1-3pm, click here.
5/7 ~ FSCC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, River Room, 5:30 pm
_____________
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere 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
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.
Civil War Encampment – Fort Scott National Historic Site
River Market Spring Craft Show
FSHS Thespians Comedy Show
Elk’s 3 Person Golf Scramble for Community Fireworks
Fort Scott Charity Mud Run
Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale – REGISTER NOW!

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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Bo Co Conservation District on April 21

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Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee
Hosted by Bourbon County Conservation District
Thursday, April 21st, 8am
1515 S. Judson St.
Established in May, 1945, the Bourbon County Conservation District’s mission is to provide leadership and guidance for the use of our natural resources through working with land users, cooperating agencies and the general public by providing educational, technical and financial assistance. District Manager Mandy Shoemaker and the Conservation District Board of Directors are excited to host the Chamber Coffee and welcome everyone to attend.
Visit Bourbon County Conservation’s website HERE!
Like Bourbon County Conservation’s ‘s Facebook page HERE!