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St. Martin’s Academy Featured At Friday Night Free Concert

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

The Friday Night Free Concert will feature music will by the St. Martins Academy singers.

They will do a mixture of music from traditional, classic rock and hymns.

They will feature bag pipes in some of the numbers.

They performed for us last year and are a real favorite with our crowd, according to Ralph Carlson, the event coordinator.

The concert will be at 7 pm at 1st and Main at the Heritage Pavilsion. In the event of rain it will move to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop, 12 E. Wall

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Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.

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Good Ol’ Days: A Go For 2021

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Vendors lined Main Street in 2017.

Good Ol’ Days, Bourbon County’s biggest festival, is a go for June 3-5, 2021.

 

Last year there was a celebration of the event’s 40 years planned, but the COVID-19 Pandemic shut it down.

 

“It’s always been an annual event, until last year,” Shawn O’Brien, chairman of the festival steering committee said.

 

“We got the news from the Southeast Kansas Multi-Health Department that we are approved to have the festival this year,”  O’Brien said.

 

“Come out and walk Main Street,” O’Brien said. “We are looking forward to seeing everybody.”

Jared Leek in the Good Ol’ Days parade in 2016.

 

New this year is a zipline, with more details to follow, O’Brien said.

 

“There will be a talent show on June 3, and the other activities are June 4-5,” he said.

 

Vendors will once again line Main Street for people to enjoy, along with food trucks.

 

The Red Garter Saloon in 2016.

 

The Red Garter Saloon will perform, along with balloon artists and caricature drawings on Main Street, all for free.

 

There will be the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce sponsored parade on Friday evening, June 4, as well as the Chicken Mary’s Meal on the Mall that evening.

The parade in 2019.

 

The baby contest will be Saturday morning, June 5.

 

The baby contest in 2016.

 

“We will have live entertainment on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Heritage Pavilion (First and Main Street), featuring the Wayward Betty’s,” O’Brien said. “This is free to the public.”

 

 

Saturday at the Heritage Pavilion, Public Display of Affection, will be the featured performers, from 7 to 10 p.m.

 

Fun Shows Carnival will be set up across from Luther’s BBQ at Oak  Street and National Avenue.

The carnival in 2016.

 

The Steering Committee

The committee is comprised of O’Brien as chairman, Kayla Hull, Melissa Wise, Charlotte Thompson, Cheryl VanHoecke, Tim Van Hoecke, Shaylynn Clements, Kelsey Demott, and Carl Brenner.

 

“We are excited,” O’Brien said. “We have waited two years.”

 

Tickets for each event will be available soon at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall Street.

A float in the 2016 parade.

Applications for different events are on their website.

Check out the latest on the Fort Scott Good Ol’Days Facebook page and their websitehttp://fortscottgoodoldays.com

 

 

 

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Make Reservations For the Annual Chamber Dinner By 5 p.m.

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Last Call for Reservations
for the Chamber’s 2021 Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration!
Make your reservation by 5pm today to be included, don’t miss it!
We are also still accepting silent & live auction items or gift certificates, contact us today
to take this opportunity to
promote your business or organization!
Click here to make your reservation online,
or call us at 620-223-3566, or
Thank you in advance for your support,
we are looking forward to a wonderful
evening of celebrating community!
What is on the Menu?
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Chamber Coffee at Papa Don’s April 29: Celebrating 10 years

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Chamber Coffee hosted by Papa Don’s Pizza announcing celebrating 10 year anniversary in May 2021

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Papa Don’s Pizza, Thursday, April 29 at 8 a.m. located at 10 N. Main St. to announce their 10 year Anniversary coming in May 2021 in this location.

Coffee, breakfast pizza, juice and snacks like fruit and cheese will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

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

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
April 23rd Weekly Newsletter
Would you like to Donate for the Silent Auction?
Give us a call!
Fort Scott Chamber 620.223.3566
Great advertisement
for your business or
organization!
Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
Thursday, April 29th
Last call for reservations!
Make yours today!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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April until 30th ~ Poetry Contest hosted by Hedgehog.INK Bookstore. Click here to learn more about submission rules and deadlines.
4/23 – Friday Night Karaoke at The Boiler Room! 7 PM. The Boiler Room Brewhaus.2 S. National Ave.
Downtown Spring Clean Event (POSTPONED) until May 19th. Community volunteers welcome, contact Bailey Lyons, Chamber Downtown Division Chair, if interested in volunteering or you have project ideas, 620-224-7795.
4/23 -620 Baggerz Friday Night Cornhole League3-6pm until 11 pm. Anyone welcome!
River Room is not available this Friday, so this week’s league will be at the home of Kenny & Destiny Allen, 1916 Maple Rd. See the Facebook group for more details:
**** Normally Cornhole League is every Friday night at the River Room Event Center, above Luther’s BBQ at 3 W. Oak St., Cash bar available.
3 Divisions of Play: Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice
$10 per event to play, 80% payback to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners.
4/23 | 29 – Fort Scott Cinema Showtimes Now showing Godzilla VS. Kong, Firl who believes in Miracles and Voyagers. Click here to view showtimes.
4/23-24- Livestock Sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page.
4/23-24 – Trolley Tours start for the season
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, leaving from the Chamber & Visitor Center Fridays (11 am,12pm 1pm and 2pm) & Saturdays (10am, 11 am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm) throughout the summer. $6 adults, $4 children.
4/23 – Kick-off of the Friday Night Concerts (this week @ Common Ground Coffee Co. due to weather) 7 pm, Common Ground Coffee Co. featuring “Bourbon County Revival with DJ Brown” playing a mix of Classic Rock, Country & Gospel music.
4/24 – Pickleball open play – everyone welcome, Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 8 to 10am. Click here to join the Fort Scott Pickleball FB Group for future updates.
4/24 -EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown (Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit) Hosted at the Uniontown Arena by the Uniontown Saddle Club
4/24 -Trolley Tours, 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm – $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under, leave from the Chamber/Visitor Center at 231 E. Wall St.
4/24 -EFSHS Talent Show & Miss(ter) FSHS Pageant, 7pm, click here for details.
4/27 – TheCity of Fort Scott presents Fort Scott Forward) Hosted at the River Room at 7:45 am, all are welcome for an update on happenings with the City of Fort Scott.
4/29 – Chamber Coffee hosted by Papa Don’s Pizza at 8 am.
4/29 – Aging with Attitude Virtual Expo, 9am-noon, click here for info.
5/1 – FSCC Graduation, congratulations to all of the graduates of Fort Scott Community College!
5/1 – Kansas Rocks Recreation Park Adopt-a-Trail Cleanup Day, visit www.ksrockspark.com for more info.
5/1 – Opening Day of Farmers’ Market, and this Saturday featuring the annual plant sale by the Bourbon County Garden Club, 8am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
5/1 – Pickleball Spring Open Tournament, click here for all the details, hosted by Fort Scott Recreation Department.
5/1 – FREE Mommy & Me event at Laree & Co., Downtown Fort Scott, 10 am, click here for details.
5/1 – Boiler Room Brewhaus features Comedy Night, click here for all the details. Juan Some Grub food truck starts at 5pm, comedy 7:30pm.
5/1-2 – Hollister Shooting Range Open, 1st & 3rd weekends of each month.
LAST CALL TO RSVP
FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER!
THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH
CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER &
AWARDS CELEBRATION
CLICK HERE FOR INFO.!
MAY 7TH & 8TH
TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
IN FORT SCOTT ~ WE ARE NOW
TAKING REGISTRATIONS!
SAVE THE DATE ~ MAY 7th & 8th
SPRING TOWN-WIDE
GARAGE SALE!
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS!
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
FORT SCOTT BUSINESSES!
REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS AD ON THE SPRING TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE MAP!
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE TROLLEY TOURS HAVE STARTED FOR THE SEASON SO OUR COMMUNITY, FAMILIES, GUESTS, AND FELLOW TRAVELERS CAN EXPERIENCE OUR SPECTACULAR HISTORIC SITES OF FORT SCOTT, KS!
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DOWNTOWN SPRING CLEAN DATE RESCHEDULED AGAIN

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The Downtown Division of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the new date for the Downtown Spring Clean event, again due to weather, will be Wednesday, May 19th from 3 to 6 p.m, with painting of the artistic crosswalks at Wall and Main Streets taking place throughout the day.

Since Fort Scott Community College will be out for summer break, 100-plus student volunteers will not be able to participate. Because of this, the committee is asking for additional volunteers. Materials have been secured for multiple projects planned that will immediately benefit the Downtown area and this is an opportunity to complete work prior to the annual Good Ol’ Days celebration and the height of summer tourism. Businesses, churches, civic groups, and other individuals are encouraged to donate just a few hours of time and each volunteer will receive a FREE t-shirt and dinner the day of the event.

Community members interested in volunteering may signup through Bailey Lyons, Downtown Division Chair by phone 620-224-7795 or email [email protected].

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Chamber Coffee hosted by Bourbon County Conservation District on April 22

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guest to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Bourbon County Conservation District, Thursday, April 22nd (Earth Day) at 8 a.m. will be held at inside the 4-H building at the at the Bourbon County Fair Grounds Fort Scott, KS.

Coffee, donuts, juice and snack like fruit and cheese will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing. Also, they will have the Soil Tunnel Trailer set up for everyone to view and it is part of their educational Conservation Day that happens annually.

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.

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott April 16 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
April 16th Weekly Newsletter
Would you like to Donate for the Silent Auction?
Give us a call!
Fort Scott Chamber 620.223.3566
Great advertisement
for your business or
organization!
Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
Thursday, April 29th
Now Accepting Dinner Reservations!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
April until 30th ~ Poetry Contest hosted by Hedgehog.INK Bookstore. Click here to learn more about submission rules and deadlines.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH THRU SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH
GO SHOP AND PLAY TO WIN
“TAKE A WILD GUESS”
GIFT CERTIFICATES RANGING FROM $10 TO $25 OR A T-SHIRT
  • HEDGEHOG.INK! BOOKSTORE
  • J & W SPORTS
  • MAIN STREET GALLERY & GIFTS
  • SHIRT SHACK
  • SUNSHINE BOUTIQUE
  • THE RAINBOW UNICORN
  • TREASURE HUNT FLEA MARKET
4/15-16 – Peerless Products Job Fair 2 Days, 2 Locations ~ April 15th @ Peerless in Nevada MO from 10am-2pm, April 16th @ Peerless in Fort Scott from 10am-2pm
4/16 – The Boiler Room Brewhaus featuring David Loving Live to the Stage at 7 pm.
4/16 | 22 – Fort Scott Cinema Showtimes Now showing Godzilla VS. Kong, Firl who believes in Miracles and Voyagers. Click here to view showtimes.
4/16-17 – Livestock Sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page.
4/17 – The Boiler Room Brewhaus featuring Happy Snappy Paint Party at 6 pm. Momma & Baby Elephant
4/17 – Kansas Rocks Recreation Spring Off Road 101 Course 9 am until 4:30 pm click here for details.
4/17 – EKTEC Rodeo 11am, Uniontown.
4/17 – Cruise for the Kids hosted by Walmart 12-3pm, click here for more info.
4/17 – Creative Canvas, Fort Scott Paint the Park (Gunn Park) at 1 -4 pm. click here to see details
4/17 – FSCC Greyhound Football at Home vs. Hutchinson CC 3 pm to 6 pm.
4/17-18 – Hollister Shooting Range open 1st & 3rd weekends Saturday 1-4pm, Sunday noon-5pm.
4/17- Elks Fireworks Fundraiser 3 man Scramble golf tournament. 4th of July Fireworks Show! Saturday 11 am -5 pm. Woodland Hills Golf Course.
4/22 – Chamber Coffee hosted by Bourbon County Conservation District Bourbon County Fairgrounds 8 am.
4/23-24 – Trolley Tours start for the season
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, leaving from the Chamber & Visitor Center Fridays (12pm, 1pm and 2pm) & Saturdays (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm) throughout the summer. $6 adults, $4 children.
4/23 – Downtown Spring Clean Event 3-6pm, Community volunteers welcome, contact Bailey Lyons, Chamber Downtown Division Chair, if interested in volunteering or you have project ideas, 620-224-7795.
4/23 – Kick-off of the Friday Night Concerts in the Park 7pm, Heritage Park Pavilion @ 1st & Main, bring a lawn chair.
DEADLINE TO RESERVE DINNER |TABLE 4/23
THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH
CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER &
AWARDS CELEBRATION
CLICK HERE FOR INFO.!
MAY 7TH & 8TH
TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
IN FORT SCOTT ~ WE ARE NOW
TAKING REGISTRATIONS!
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS!
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER BOOSTER MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

DEADLINE TODAY 4/14 FOR Chamber of Commerce AWARD NOMINATIONS!

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DEADLINE TODAY 4/14 FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS!
CLICK BELOW AND SUBMIT IT TO THE CHAMBER.
2021 Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
hosted by the
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Here are ways you may participate:
*Make your award nominations by April 14th. 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 April 23rd, see pricing options & contact info. below ~
You will need to specify a choice of soup or salad, and
choice of prime rib or chicken when making your reservation.
Click here for the full menu.
* 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 IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
We are looking forward to a fun evening of
celebrating our community!
The Chamber is supported solely by membership investment and fundraising efforts. Proceeds from this event contribute to the work of the Chamber to benefit Fort Scott, Bourbon County, and the surrounding area. Your participation in any way is sincerely appreciated!
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Fort Scott Christian Heights School on April 15

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Welcome to the
Chamber Coffee hosted by
Fort Scott Christian Heights
1101 S. Barbee St.
8 am
VISIT THE FORT SCOTT CHRISTIAN HEIGHTS FACEBOOK PAGE!
Chamber Members & Guests are welcome
to make any announcement for $1 to the Chamber about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or any other specials!
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Social distancing is encouraged.
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
4/22 Coffee hosted by Bourbon County Conservation District
4/29 Coffee hosted by Papa Don’s – Celebrating 10 Years in
May 2021 for being in this location.
5/6 ~ Nu Grille Celebrating Anniversary!
5/13 ~ Billard, Hammer, Hartman Insurance Agency
 5/13 ~ KOMB FM 103.9 & 98.3
5/27 ~ Sharky’s Pub & Grub, Celebrating 10 years!
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DOWNTOWN SPRING CLEAN DATE MOVED DUE TO FORECAST

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The Downtown Division of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the Downtown Spring Clean event planned for this Friday, April 16th has been moved to Friday, April 23rd from 3 to 6pm due to the forecast of inclement weather.

Community members interested in volunteering for the downtown cleanup event are welcome to participate by contacting Bailey Lyons, Downtown Division Chair by phone 620-224-7795 or email [email protected]. Each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt courtesy of MyOne Stop and businesses/organizations who provide a donation for materials by April 19th will be listed on the back of the shirts. Donations may be made to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and dropped off at 231 E. Wall St.

Over 200 volunteers are confirmed from Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott High School, Rotary Club, St. Martin’s Academy, local businesses, and other individuals. Projects include painting curbs, striping and numbering parking spaces, weeding, mulching, crosswalk art and more. The event will be a great community gathering to spruce up downtown.

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet April 13

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Good Morning!
Sending you a Friendly Reminder to Join us tomorrow morning for the Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet
Would love to see a great turnout!
Join Us for our Downtown Meet & Greet
hosted by Common Ground Coffee Co.
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Thank you to Common Ground Coffee Company for hosting the Fort Scott Chamber Downtown Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 13th.
Guest join us in the Loading Dock Room from 8:30 am until 9:30 am and enjoy coffee and light refreshments.
These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotions, and anything related to downtown. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.
THE FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 620.223.3566 | WWW.FORTSCOTT.COM