Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Community College Rodeo March 12-14: YEE HAW!

The FSCC Rodeo is this weekend. Submitted photo.

The FSCC Spring Rodeo is from March 12-14, at the southern side of the college, located at 2108 S. Horton.

 

There are four hundred contestants from 20 colleges who will participate, said FSCC Assitant Rodeo Coach Caitlyn Wiswell.

 

Caitlyn Wiswell. Photo credit-FSCC.

 

Tickets go on sale on March 10 at 2 p.m. To secure a ticket contact the following number, 913-259-8453. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule of events:

  • Friday, March 12th:
    • 9 am- Slack, $5
    • 7:30 pm- Performance, $10

 

  • Saturday, March 13th:
    • 9 am- Slack, $5
    • 1 pm- Performance, $10
    • 7:30 pm- Performance,$10

 

  • Sunday, March 14th:
    • 1 pm- Short Go, the top ten in each event perform, $10.

 

Limited fan space is available with the FSCC COVID-19 regulations listed below.

Fort Scott Community College will allow spectators to attend athletic events up to 25% fan seating capacity.

 

  • FSCC students must present their student ID in order to attend the games.
  • All fans must wear masks for both indoor and outdoor venues.
  • There shall be no concession allowed.
  • No outside food or drinks allowed.
  • Every effort will be made to ensure a 6-ft area marked off separating the teams and participants from the spectators.
These are among the FSCC Rodeo Sponsors for 2021. Submitted photo.

Chamber Coffee to be hosted by Old Fort Auto

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that this week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Old Fort Auto on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 8am. Chamber members and guests are invited to join us at the Chamber Coffee located at 213 Scott Ave., Downtown Fort Scott.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees can enter into a drawing!

Attendees are strongly encouraged wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.

March 19: Lollipop Hop and Shop, Plus Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

Chamber Announces LOLLIPOP HOP & SHOP + SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Lollipop Hop & Shop + Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest will take place Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 21st. Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

All ages are encouraged to take part in the Chalk Art Contest by making a display in the Downtown Historic District or at another participating store and post the art creation to the Chamber Facebook page “Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce” with the hashtag #fortscottshopart to be included in judging.

Customers are invited to shop local while viewing the chalk art. Most retailers will be offering complimentary lollipops, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions. Locations included in the event will have a Lollipop Hop & Shop poster and pink & blue balloons displayed at their entrance.

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, express yourself through art for all ages, and join the Lollipop Hop & Shop + Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest starting Friday, March 19th thru Sunday, March 21st. A list of participating retailers will soon be posted on fortscott.com.


C
ontact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

Chamber Coffee the 231 E. Wall on March 4

Join us for this week’s
Chamber Coffee
Thursday, March 4th
will be hosted by the
2021 Newly Appointed Chamber Board
231 E.Wall St.
Click herefor the Fort Scott Chamber’s website.
Clickherefor the Fort Scott Chamber’s
Facebook website.
Chamber Members & Guests are
Welcome to attend and pay $1 to make an announcement about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or
anything else to share!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
3/11 ~ Chamber Coffee “OPEN”, Call to schedule!
3/18 ~ Briggs of Fort Scott – Birthday Week
3/25~ Nevada Regional Medical Center – Location TBA

Chamber Coffee At Ascension Via Christi Feb. 25: Drive-Through

This week is a
DRIVE-THRU
Chamber Coffee!
Chamber members are invited to join Ascension Via Christi in Celebrating their 2nd Anniversary of operating the
Emergency Department in Fort Scott!
Thursday, February 25th
Drive-thru will be set up at the Emergency Department Helipad
401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
(south side of building)
Arrive any time between 8 to 9am
for donuts & coffee in a
complimentary reusable coffee cup!
Rain or Shine!
Drew Talbott, Ascension Via Christi President,
Tawny Sandifer, Vice President of Operations, and the ED staff
are excited to greet everyone and celebrate serving Fort Scott, Bourbon County, and the area with emergency services.
Ascension Via Christi says THANK YOU to the
community for your support!
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Masks are strongly encouraged for the
drive-thru event.
Tune in to the Chamber’s Facebook page
for a Facebook Live.
Call the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
with any questions ~ 620.223.3566.
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule
  • March 4th “OPEN” Call the Chamber to schedule
  • March 11th “OPEN” Call the Chamber to schedule
  • March 18th hosted by Briggs Auto of FS – Celebrating Birthday week Anniversary (6 years)
  • March 25th hosted by NRMC – location TBA
  • April 1st hosted by Jose’s Barber Shop (New Business)
  • April 8th “OPEN” Call the Chamber to schedule
  • April 15th hosted by Fort Scott Christian Heights
  • April 22nd hosted by Bourbon County Conservation District
  • April 29th hosted by Papa Don’s Pizza

Chamber Coffee At Ascension Via Christ Emergency Department Feb. 25

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CHAMBER COFFEE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2021 HOSTED BY ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI ER DEPARTMENT.

Save the date for Chamber Coffee for February 25, 2021!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Ascension Via Christi ER Department on Thursday, February 25th at 8:00 a.m. at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. Ascension Via Christi ER Department will be celebrating their Two-Year Anniversary in Fort Scott with a Drive-Thru hosting and serving coffee, donuts and a Free Mug for the Chamber Members and guest.

The Fort Scott Chamber President, Lindsay Madison will able to livestream video via Facebook while meeting and greeting the staff of the ER department. Other Chamber Members are welcomed to be part of the meet & great as well.

All attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks and masks will be available for those without one and practice social distancing.

The Chamber is now booking Coffees for 2021 calendar year. Any member business or organization wanting to host may contact the Chamber to reserve a date at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.

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Chamber Coffee Canceled For Tomorrow

Chamber Coffee
for tomorrow, February 18th
has been CANCELED due to weather precautions.
The Coffee was to be hosted by the Chamber Board @ the Chamber and that will be postponed to March 4th.
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The Chamber encourages members to mark your calendars for next Thursday…
February 25th for a Drive-thru Coffee from 8 to 9am
hosted by
Ascension Via Christi
at the Emergency Department located at
401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
south side of the building near the helipad.
Ascension Via Christi will be celebrating their two-year anniversary proving emergency services in Fort Scott and would like to thank the community for their support by offering a complimentary mug, coffee and donut during the drive-thru event.
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
2/25 ~ Ascension Via Christi Drive-thru Coffee
3/4 ~ Chamber Board of Directors @ the Chamber
3/11 ~ Chamber Coffee “OPEN”, Call to schedule!
3/18 ~ Briggs of Fort Scott – Birthday Week
3/25~ Nevada Regional Medical Center – Location TBA

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Feb. 12 Edition

What’s Happening
in Fort Scott
February 12th
Weekly Edition
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH |TRIBUTE EXHIBIT
Consist of over 80 posters, photos, and literature of the great and important Black Innovators and Leaders throughout history! Free display in the lobby at
2108 S. Horton located at the FSCC.
KOMB RADIO AUCTION ~ FM103.9
Every Thursday & Friday from 2 ~ 4 pm
Call or text 620.724.7962 for new Bid #
Our stations are also now streaming, so you can listen anywhere, anytime on http://www.kombfm.com.  You can now access our website, and bid on any items, and even buy it now prices.
WALMART IS NOW OFFERING THE COVID VACCINE ACCORDING TO KS PHASE 2 GUIDELINES, click here to make an appt.
Call the Pharmacy w/questions 620-223-5051.
2/12- Karaoke Friday Nights at The Boiler Room Brewhaus! Experience or beginners, it does not matter! Let’s have some fun with music & drinks! Click here for their FB page.
2/12 & 2/13- Livestock sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page.
2/12 & 2/13 – Consignor Appreciation Days at Bids & Dibs! 108 S. Scott Ave. Suite C. clickhere for more info.
2/12 & 2/13 – Galentine’s Day at Angie Dawn’s Boutique! 108 S. Scott Ave. Suite B. clickhere for more info.
2/12- Virtual Lunch & Learn on Mayhew the Forgotten Cemetery by the Gordon Parks Museum celebrating Black History Month, 11-12 pm, click here for more info. Pre-Registration required.
2/12- Creative Canvas Couples Paint Night, moved from Gunn Park to Buck Run, 6 pm, click here for details.
2/12 & 2/13- The Prairie Troubadour 5th Annual Symposium, most events will take place at the River Room Event Center, 3 W. Oak St., click here for more info.
2/13-Love Local Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event – SATURDAY – 14 PARTICIPATING STORES!Downtown & Around shops will feature chocolate tasting as you shop specials & enter drawings for giveaways! See the flyer below for more info.
2/13- Great Backyard Bird Count at the Fort Scott National Historic Site! Saturday starting 10 am until 12 pm. Click herefor full details of joining the rangers!
2/13- Pickleball from 8-10 am at Memorial Hall, open to anyone wanting to play! Always check the FB Group page herefor any location changes or cancelations. Tuesdays 6-8pm, Thursdays 6-8pm & Saturdays 8-10am.
2/13-The Lavender Patch Gift Shop will be open! Sat., Feb. 6th from 9 am -2 pm located 2376 Locust Rd., Valentines Day items and other lavender items.
2/13- Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament @ Gunn Park, registration starts at 9 am, click here for more info.
2/13- Valentine Crafts @ Buck Run Community Center, pre-school to 5th grade, 9 am to 10:30 am, pre-register for $1 thru Buck Run.
2/13- Timken Job Fair! Saturday from 9 am until 1 pm, held onsite at 4505 Campbell Drive in the Fort Scott Industrial Park.
2/16- Kiwanis Drive-Thru Pancake Feed at First United Methodist Church! Two Times: 11:30am to 1:30pm & 4:30pm to 6:30pm. $5 suggested Free Will Donations.
2/18- Chamber Coffee hosted by Chamber Board of Directors, hosted by the Chamber Board at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St.
2/19- Chicken Noodle Fundraiser for medical expenses of Marsha Lancaster of Marsha’s Great Plains Deli! click here for flyer. Address included to send a card to Marsha.
2/19- Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Drive-Thru only! Kennedy Gym, Every Friday. 3 weeks committed until March 5th.
2/19- Ryan Hall Band Live @ Boiler Room Brewhaus, 8pm, click here for FB event.
2/20- Barn Quilt Workshop, 1-4pm, click here for FB event.
2/20- FSHS Thespians Royal Tea Party & Revue, two performances @ 5 and 7:30pm, click here for FB event.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
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
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.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
The Fort Scott Chamber Presents
Love Local Chocolate Crawl
Shopping Event in Fort Scott ~ February 13th!
VALENTINE’S DINNER SPECIALS IN FORT SCOTT!
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT WITH THE
FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT BUCK RUN
JOB FAIR TO BE HOSTED BY TIMKEN!
FORT SCOTT ROTARY CLUB
IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS

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Local Chocolate Crawl Saturday in Fort Scott

Saturday
February 13th!
Fort Scott Participating Retailers will be offering Chocolate tastings while you shop! Special offers, discounts, & drawings!
This Saturday, February 13th
Shop Local with Love in Fort Scott to find…
the perfect gift for your Valentine, friend, neighbor,
OR pampering for yourself!
This Saturday, February 13th!
Burrrrr… we know it will be chilly out, but what an even more important time to support your Local stores!
Let’s show them some LOVE!
ROSES ARE RED…
VIOLETS ARE BLUE
THE CHAMBER LOVES LOCAL
WE KNOW YOU DO, TOO!

Chamber Coffee at Sunshine Boutique on Feb. 11

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that this week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Sunshine Boutique
18 E. Wall Street
Downtown Fort Scott
February 11, 2021 @ 8 am
Join us for Coffee, Networking & Community News while visiting the boutique!
Georgia Brown has owned and operated Sunshine Boutique in Downtown Fort Scott since 1981.
Over the past year, the store doubled in size with Georgia’s granddaughters joining the business offering apparel and accessories in addition to the gift shop which features home décor and kitchen wares, coffees and teas, floral design and tuxedo rental, candles, greeting cards and Dixie Belle chalk paint.
Click here for their website.
Click here for their Facebook page.
Click here for their Facebook VIP group.
Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.
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.
UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEE SCHEDULE:
~ 2/18 ~ Fort Scott Chamber Board of Directors
~ 2/25 ~ Ascension Via Christi ER – Drive-thru Chamber Coffee
~ 3/4 ~ Chamber Coffee “OPEN” call to schedule!
~ 3/11 ~ Chamber Coffee “OPEN” call to schedule!
~ 3/18 ~ Briggs Auto “Birthday Week” 6 years
~ 3/25 ~ Nevada Regional Medical Center (location TBA)

Visitor Guides Ad Sales Offered

Advertising Sales
Begin for the Fort Scott Area
2021 Community & Visitor Guide,
Chamber Membership Directory
Don’t miss this opportunity
to showcase your business
or organization!
Click here to view the most recent guide for your reference.
Click here for a printable
copy of the letter shown below.
Click here for the advertising rate card.
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This guide is being published in
partnership of the Chamber and
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Distribution will include:
Every Chamber member.
Relocation & informational inquiries.
Mailing to visitor requests.
Mailing to Group & Convention planners.
Festival & trade show booths.
Realtors.
Employers for employee recruitment.
Area hotels.
Select retail & business locations in the area.
Linked digitally on fortscott.com, and you
may link to your website & email signature as well!
DIGITAL
The digital edition will be linked to the homepage of our website
year-round & emailed out 4x a year to members!
That is exposure for your business or organization 24/7, 365 days/year!
Click HERE to
check out the most recent
Community Guide & Membership Directory!
Contact Tammie Easson
w/Chamber member Metro Media
to secure your ad placement today!
Click here to email.
Or, call 417-629-7935.
Let Tammie know if you will be submitting
your own ad, or if you
need us to do the artwork for you (included in rate).