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What’s Happening In Fort Scott

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REMINDER!!!
Applications accepted through August 31st for the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant cycle for 2020!
This year, FSACF will be awarding over $42,000.00 to local not-for-profits for projects to benefit our community. A certain dollar amount of the awards is reserved for projects that benefit our youth. Maximum grant to any one project is $5,000.00.
Applications can be obtained by sending an email  [email protected].
Please use the same email address to submit any questions you might have. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 pm, August 31st.
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
8/14thru8/20 –Fort Scott Cinema: The Outpost, The Big Lebowski & Field of Dreams! Coming soon: Unhinged, New Mutants, Tenet
8/15 – Mo’s Swap Meet– Every Saturday from
8am – 4pm (3rd & Margrave St)
Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am to noon.
8/15- E3 Baseball 7U/8U Tryouts,LaRoche Baskeball Complex, 9-10:30am
8/14 & 8/15 – Fort Scott Livestock Sale starts as 10am – Sale Barn
8/15 – The Lavender Patch Farm – Even though our summer season has ended, The Lavender Patch will be open one day or two days per month. In August it’ll be on the 15th & 29th from 9:00-1:00. Remember, we are always open by appointment! Our second bloom is starting so there is some lavender to pick if you’d like!
8/15 – Boiler Room Brewhaus – Come in and drink and sing Karaoke night!
8/16 – Boiler Room Brewhaus Brings back Trivia
night for teams of 2 to 6 people, $5 entry
per team, 5-7 pm
8/19 – Boiler Room Brewhaus Brews & Brushes painting event, 6pm – Sold Out!
8/22 –SMALLVILLE ATHLETICS – FORT GAMES 2020! Competition starts Friday, 8/22 at 5 pm & all Day Saturday 8/23 – Annual Fitness Competition includes:2 Day M/M F/F Partner Competition Divisions Include: Rx, Intermediate, Master’s 35+ & Scaled – Be held at 1905 S. Judson St.
8/29 ~ Cruise Night in Fort Scott starting at 7pm, plus Perry’s Pork Rinds Pop Up Shopfrom 6-8pm
SAVE THE DATE!
9/5 – BOURBON COUNTY TOUR – 8:30am-12pm, Ghost Towns & Early Legends of Northern Bourbon County, carpool tour leaving from the Old Fort Genealogical Library, register today here. Limited to 40 participants.
9/5 -SPECIAL OLYMPICS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT! Sat. starting at 1:30 pm until 5 pm at the Woodland Golf Course to Sign up!
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Mo’s Swap Meet
The Lavender Patch Farm
Real Estate Auction – City of FS
The Boiler Room Brewhaus
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.
FSACF GRANTS ACCEPTED THROUGH 8/31
CLICK IMAGE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
REGISTER FOR FORT GAMES TODAY!
SIGN UP TODAY FOR THE 9/5
BOURBON COUNTY TOUR!
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott, Aug. 7 Edition

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UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
8/7thru8/9 –NO SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND! Select retailers have volunteered to pay for for 9.4% Sales Tax for Shoppers!
8/7 & 8/8 – Liquidation Sale at Captured Images-FIRST liquidation sale at Captured Images. We are offering display prints, books, frames, albums and more! We are also selling negative files and digital files from finished sessions. Stop by from 9-6 Friday and/or 9-12 Saturday and take a look!
8/7 -Pickup Softball Game @ Ellis Park at 6 pm to 9 pm. Public invited to participate & attend. Planned by Locals. Fort Scott Rec. Dept will work the field and will start a fall League if there is interest. Dustin Fowler
8/7thru8/13 –Fort Scott Cinema: Field of Dreams, 2 Fast 2 Furious & Happy Gilmore!
8/8 – Mo’s Swap Meet– Every Saturday from
8am – 4pm (3rd & Margrave St)
Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am to noon.
8/7 & 8/8 – Fort Scott Livestock Sale starts as 10am – Sale Barn
8/8 -Briggs Drive-In Movie Night! – Showing Ford Vs Ferrari at 8:30 pm. Free Snacks will be served. Turn in on Radio station for Audio. Stay in your own car!
8/7 – Boiler Room Brewhaus – Come in and drink and sing Karaoke night!
8/9 – Boiler Room Brewhaus Brings back Trivia
night for teams of 2 to 6 people, $5 entry
per team, 5-7 pm
8/19 – Boiler Room Brewhaus “Brews & Brushes”
Hosted by Creative Canvas $25 – This is already “SOLD OUT”
SAVE THE DATE!
8/22 -SPECIAL OLYMPICS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT! Sat. starting at 1:30 pm until 5 pm at the Woodland Golf Course to Sign up!
8/22 –SMALLVILLE ATHLETICS – FORT GAMES 2020! Competition starts Friday, 8/22 at 5 pm & all Day Saturday 8/23 – Annual Fitness Competition includes:2 Day M/M F/F Partner Competition Divisions Include: Rx, Intermediate, Master’s 35+ & Scaled – Be held at 1905 S. Judson St.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
No Sales Tax Holiday
Liquidation Sale at Captured Images
Pick up Softball Game
Briggs – Drive In Movie Night
Mo’s Swap Meet
The Boiler Room Brewhaus
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR BOOSTER MEMBERS!
Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee At Empress Center, 7 N. Main July 30

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The July 30th Chamber Coffee
will be hosted by
The Fort Scott Chamber
of Commerce!
7 N. Main Street in the
Downtown Historic District held at the Empress Event Center
Attendees may wear mask at their own Discretion
Let’s talk about: SPARK FUNDING
The Bourbon County Commission received $2.9M in CARES Act funds through the State of Kansas SPARK funding. This funding is designed to help the county with the health and economic emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about the funding, visit https://www.bourboncountyks.org/spark/.
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee At Old Fort Auto July 23

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The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Old Fort Auto
VISIT THE OLD FORT AUTO FACEBOOK PAGE!
Click HERE for the Old Fort Auto Website to check out their Inventory of almost new Used Cars!
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:
  • 7/30 – Up Dog Yoga – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony immediately following the Coffee!
AUGUST ANNOUNCER & COMPASS:
DARCY SMITH
  • 8/6 – Open – Call the Chamber to reserve this date at 620-223-3566!
  • 8/13 – Medicalodges of FS – TBA
  • 8/20 – Open – Call the Chamber to reserve this date at 620-223-3566!
  • 8/27 – Fort Scott Washateria
Exercise, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Golf Classic July 24

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JOIN US FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL
CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
NOW IS THE TIME ~
The tournament is next Friday, July 24th.
This is one of the primary fundraisers of the Chamber to fulfill our mission of Supporting Commerce, Building Community & Promoting Spirit in Fort Scott, Bourbon County and the surrounding area!
We greatly appreciate your support!
Golfers – sign up your winning team now – Big Prizes!
Did you see this?
Briggs Auto is sponsoring BIG prizes for
Hole-in-One’s on the Par 3 Holes!
See details below!
Lunch by Sharky’s Pub & Grub and Luther’s BBQ!
CASH prizes for the winning teams,
plus more games, raffles & FUN!!!
Sponsors – this is your time to get your Return on Investment through business advertisement & promotional items!
Please see information below
for more details!
Click here for printed form.
Click here to register online.
Or, feel free to give us a call or drop by the Chamber to register a team or sponsorship!
620-223-3566
Always a great day of
business promotion, networking & fun!
Special thanks to 2020 Tournament Chair & Board Member:
David Ben Lipe – Sharky’s Pub & Grub, Luther’s BBQ
2020 Chamber Board Chairman:
Bill Michaud – Sleep Inn & Suites, Empress Event Center
Bourbon County, Business, Fair, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Bourbon County Fair July 16

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The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Bourbon County Fair Association
VISIT THE BOURBON COUNTY FAIR FACEBOOK PAGE!
Click here for the Fair schedule of events!
Visit the Merchants Building each evening 4-8pm in addition to the other events!
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:
  • 7/23 – Old Fort Auto
  • 7/30 – Up Dog Yoga
AUGUST ANNOUNCER & COMPASS:
DARCY SMITH
  • 8/6 – Open – Call the Chamber to reserve this date at 620-223-3566!
  • 8/13 – Medicalodges of FS – TBA
  • 8/20 – Open – Call the Chamber to reserve this date at 620-223-3566!
  • 8/27 – Open – Call the Chamber to reserve this date at 620-223-3566!
Business, Entertainment, Fair, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Of Commerce Calendar of Events

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UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
7/10thru7/18 – Bourbon County Fair& Rodeo
starts at 8pm Friday & Sat. Fair Runs all
week on the Bourbon Fair Grounds.
7/10 – The Boiler Room Brewhaus – “Tim Nowell”
Live Country Red Dirt Music at 7pm!
Click Here for Bracket & Schedule.
7/11 & 7/12 – Marmaton Massacre Mountain
Bike Race at Gunn Park Trails.
7/10thru7/16 –Fort Scott Cinema showing:
Empire Strikes Back, Indiana Jones and the
Last Crusade, Inside Out.
7/11- The Lavender Patch Farm “Family Day”
7/11 – Mo’s Swap Meet– Every Saturday from
8am – 4pm (3rd & Margrave St)
Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am to noon.
7/11 – Fort Scott Livestock Sale starts as 10am
Sale Barn.NEXT YEARLING SPECIAL
7/11 – The Woodland Hills Golf – 2-person
Scramble. Shot Gun starts at 8 am.
7/11 – Auction by Anderson Auction, Opal Binford Estate, 10am, 611 S. Little St.
7/11 – USD235 Uniontown Graduation, 2pm
7/12 – Boiler Room Brewhaus brings back Trivia
night for teams of 2 to 6 people, $5 entry
per team, 5-7pm
7/14 – Cattle Showing Clinic w/John Emmerson, Bourbon County Fairgrounds Show Ring, 9am
7/14 – Draft Horse Pull, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 7:30pm
7/16 – Chamber Coffee @ Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 8am ~ attendees encouraged to stay until 9am for a special motivational speaker.
7/16 – KS SBDC Retail Relaunch, Live Webinar, 9:30-11:30am
7/16 – Seniors 60+ Farmers’ Market Voucher Signup Program, 1-4pm, Bourbon County Senior Citizen Center, Downtown, Income Requirements, click here for details.
SAVE THE DATE!
Meet the candidates at 5:30 pm. Forum
starts at 6 pm. Hosted by the Fort Scott
Chamber of Commerce. Location TBA
Click & Register online for Virtual Session
tools to help job seekers.
JULY 24TH – Chamber Golf Classic
Taking team & sponsor registrations now!
Click Here for details!
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Bourbon County Fair & Rodeo
Tim Nowell live music at The Boiler Room Brewhaus
LaRoche Baseball Complex, Midwest Showcase Tourn.
Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Race weekend
Mo’s Swap Meet
The Lavender Patch
The Boiler Room Brewhaus
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.
CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC COMING JULY 24TH
THANK YOU TO OUR BOOSTER MEMBERS!
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Venue Changed To Common Ground on July 9

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The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Don Schroeder “Sparky”
Candidate for Bourbon County Commissioner
July 9, 2020
8 am
Revised Location
Being held at theCommon Grounds Coffee Shop inside the Loading Dock Venue
All Attendees are encouraged to wear a mask in social gatherings. Thank you!
Click the “SPARKY” button to learn more!
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!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
  1. Bourbon County Fair – 7/16
  2. Old Fort Auto – 7/23
  3. Up Dog Yoga – 7/30
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT CHAMBER COFFEE! AVAILABLE DATES ARE AS FOLLOWED:
  • August: 6th, 20th & 27th
  • September: 3rd, 17th & 24th
  • October: 15th & 29th
  • November: 19th
  • December: 10th
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee At Ellis Center on July 9: Masks Required

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The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Don Schroeder “Sparky”
Candidate for Bourbon County Commissioner
July 9, 2020
8 am
Being held at the Ellis Fine Arts Center
All Attendees are required to wear a mask while on the FSCC Campus. Thank you!
Social distancing is encouraged.
Click the “SPARKY” button to learn more!
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!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
  1. Bourbon County Fair – 7/16
  2. City State Bank – South Branch – 7/23
  3. Up Dog Yoga – 7/30
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT CHAMBER COFFEE! AVAILABLE DATES ARE AS FOLLOWED:
  • August: 6th, 20th & 27th
  • September: 3rd, 17th & 24th
  • October: 15th & 29th
  • November: 19th
  • December: 10th
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet July 7 at The Courtland Hotel

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Join us for the Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet, Tuesday, July 7, 2020!
8:30 am to 9:30 am
hosted by the Chamber at Courtland Hotel & Spa
Rita Schroeder, Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Madison, President & CEO
620-223-3566
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.
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phasing plans.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Meet and Greet July 7

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Join us for the Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet, Tuesday, July 7, 2020!
8:30 am to 9:30 am
hosted by the Chamber at Courtland Hotel & Spa
Rita Schroeder, Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Madison, President & CEO
620-223-3566
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.
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phasing plans.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce

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UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MOST RESTAURANTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR
DINE-IN AND OFFERING CURB-SIDE & DELIVERY!
JUNE 2020
26 & 27 –Fort Scott Cinema showing: The Wizard of OZ, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Space Jam.
26 – The Boiler Room Brewhaus – Karaoke Night
26 & 27 – The Lavender Patch Farm Day & Evening opening 9 am -1 pm. Evening 7 pm until 10 pm to enjoy the twilight & lighting bugs that cover the Lavender Patch.
26 & 27 – KOMB 103.9 (Home, Sport, Farm & Garden Show (POSTPONED)
27 – Mo’s Swap Meet– 1st opening day! Every Saturday from 7am – 4pm (3rd & Margrave St)
27 – Estate Sale & two other sales within a mile, Ron & Susan Eldridge, 7am-3pm, 1351 Hwy 3 (going into Uniontown off of 54 hwy), click here for event details.
27 – Fort Scott Farmers’ Market on Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am to noon.
27 – Fort Scott Livestock Sale starts as 10 am – Sale Barn.
28 – Boiler Room Brewhaus brings back Trivia night for teams of 2 to 6 people, $5 entry per team, 5-7pm
JULY 2020
3 – Book signing with Jack Night at Boiler Room Brewhaus, 4-6pm
3 – Fort Scott Community Fireworks Display by the Elks Lodge, shooting from the grounds of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton, at dark. Tune in to KOMB 103.9 FM during the show!
3 – 15th Annual Independence Day Celebration & Uniontown Fireworks Display sponsored by Union State Bank.
7/3-7/5 – Baseball Tournament at the LaRoche Complex
7/8 – Brews & Brushes at Boiler Room Brewhaus, 6pm.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Fort Scott Aquatic Center RE-Opening day – TBA – Summer fun of swimming!
7/10 – Red Dirt Country Artist Tim Nowell Live at Boiler Room Brewhaus!
7/11-7/12 – Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Race and more at Gunn Park Trails!
7/10 – 7/18 – Bourbon County Fair & Rodeo!
JULY 24TH – Chamber Golf Classic – Taking team & sponsor registrations now, click here for details!
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Mo’s Swap Meet
The Lavender Patch
The Boiler Room Brewhaus
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.
MO’S SWAP MEET – NEW – STARTING SATURDAY!