Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott

Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
2019 Spring Job Fair, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – Employers are hiring! Full-Time & Part-Time positions are available

Tues., April 2nd, from 10am-2pm at the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Employers may contact the Chamber to reserve a booth at 620-223-3566.

Employment candidates should be ready, bring resumes, and dress for success

Hedgehog.INK now has gardening books on the sale rack in the front of the store – These books are FREE, for a donation to Tri-Valley Horticulture Therapy Program (see flyer below for more info)

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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
22 Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

23 Next of Kin performing at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National Ave., 7pm-9pm

Next of Kin, Country music band from SE Kansas. Tickets $10.00, available at The Boiler Room Brewhaus, the Chamber and the Visitors Center. Meet the band at the pot luck from 6pm to 7pm

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Creating Art Celebrating Age Contest by Presbyterian Village – 2401 S. Horton
Entry Deadline: March 25th, 2019
Open to all area artists 65 and older, amateur or professional. Non juried exhibitors of all ages are welcome to display their art. Artwork may be dropped off March 18th-25th.

Exhibit: March 26th – April 10th, 2019
9am – 5pm, Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott (Main Lobby)

Reception: April 5th, 2019
3:30pm, in the Dining Room

(See flyer below for more information)

25 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s,
10 N. Main St., 12pm
26-27 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,
201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
26 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
26 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
26 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

26 Author Talk and Book Signing at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main, 6pm

Meet and greet author Joyce Love. There will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served

27 Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month –
735 Scott Ave. – 9am-10am

Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at Buck Run.  Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and coffee.  Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission

27 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
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TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games
& snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
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Adult Softball Organizational Meeting at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 7pm

Summer leagues will soon be formed for Men’s & Co-ed Teams.  Games will be played on weekday evenings.  Team fees are set at $230.00 for Men’s league and $250.00 for Co-ed Leagues (includes FSRC providing the game balls) for a 12 game season

First organizational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th.  League format, game location, rule changes, practice reservation, etc. will be covered. The second meeting will be Wednesday, April 17th

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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by County of Bourbon

Location: 210 S. National (Courthouse)
28 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm
28 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

28 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm

Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize

28 Bourbon County Garden Club Meeting at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main, 6pm
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
29 Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

30 Bi-Annual Gardener’s Christmas Auction at Tri-Valley Developmental Services – 4305 Campbell Dr. (in the Industrial Park), 9:30am

Join the fun at Tri-Valley Developmental Services’ Bi-Annual Gardeners’ Christmas Auction, which will feature a silent auction and plant sale. Annuals, garden tools, silk bouquets, and home/garden items will be available. Doors open at 9:30am, auction from 10am-noon

Free gift for each guest!!  (See flyer below for more info)

31 Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Annual Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., 6-8pm

The meeting will feature guest, Bat Masterson impersonator Jerry Eastman

Apr. 2-3 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
2 Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser – Fort Scott Pizza Hut, 1810 S. Main

The middle school fundraiser is always the 1st Tuesday of each month that school is in session. Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime that day and use the FSMS voucher

2 Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – at City State Bank, 202 Scott Ave., 8am

The Chamber of Commerce hosts Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets at a different location for Downtown business owners or representatives, or anyone in the community with an interest in Downtown to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to Downtown, and to stay current on new happenings

2 Job Fair Spring 2019 hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2018 S. Horton, 10am-2pm

Job seekers are encouraged to dress for success, bring copies of a resume, and be prepared to connect with employers. Attendees may enter a drawing for a door prize of $50 in Chamber Bucks that may be used at over 50 Chamber member businesses

KANSASWORKS will have a booth on employer and job seeker resources and Fort Scott Community College Phi Theta Kappa will be offering soft skills tips on interviewing, resume writing, and more

Employers may reserve a booth by calling the Chamber: 620-223-3566  (See flyer below for more info)

2 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
2 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
2 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

2 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6-7pm
3 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
3 Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – All are welcome! – At the Carriage House, 301 S. Main, 12-1pm

A Grief Support Luncheon is hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel the first Wednesday of each month at noon. Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend

Cheney Witt Chapel will provide lunch at the Carriage House. Call 620-223-1186 for more info

3 Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Public Welcome! – In the basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Ave., 12pm-1pm
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
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TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by KOMB FM Home Show
Location: FSCC Arnold Arena, 2108 S. Horton
4 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm
4 Author Talk and Book Signing at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main, 1pm

Meet and greet author Sally Freeman Jadlow. There will be an author talk, Q & A and booksigning. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served

4 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

4 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm

Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize

Save the Date:
– April 4-5 – KOMB FM’s Home, Sport, Farm & Garden Show
– April 9 – 2019 Friends of the Fort Fest
– April 15 – FSHS Prom at the River Room
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Keep Buying Local Cars

Briggs Auto of Fort Scott salesmen introduced at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee, March 21 by General Manager Scott Teenor, from left: Matt Harvey, Teenor , Rich Aydelotte, Paul Studyvin, Matt Bowersock.

Briggs Auto of Fort Scott General Manager Scott Teenor thanked the community for their business at the Chamber of Commerce Weekly Coffee on March 21.

“Keep buying cars,” Teenor said with a smile.

Teenor said the business is grown by “word of mouth and healthy criticism.”

They have hired two new technicians and three new salespeople recently, he said.

The business is located at 1819 S. Main, on Hwy. 69.

Fort Scott’s Finance Director Rhonda Dunn told the coffee attendees that Briggs Auto is the second largest generator of sales tax in the community, and sales tax revenue has increased 15 percent.

“Thanks for investing in our community,” Dunn told Teenor.

Briggs sells Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Toyota and Ford vehicles all in one location according to its website.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and on Sunday one can shop online, according to the website.

The phone number is 620-223-0900.

 

Chamber Coffee At Briggs Auto

WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:

Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
Location:

1901 S. Main in the GM Building
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
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Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
March 28 – Bourbon County
April 4 – KOMB FM Home Show
April 11th – Fort Scott Christian Heights
April 18 – Presbyterian Village

Tri Valley: Gardening Auction on March 30

Some of the Tri-Valley staff: from left, Sue Schropp, receptionist; Grace Kramer, employment coordinator; Alene Jolly, director of day services and Barb McCord, horticulture therapist.

Tri-Valley Developmental Services is having its’ bi-annual Gardener’s Christmas Auction on Saturday, March 30 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

It is a silent auction and plant sale which will feature annuals, garden tools, silk bouquets, and home and garden decor, TVDS Horticultural Therapist Barb McCord told the Chamber attendees Thursday morning.

Donations of gently used gardening items are sought by March 22 for the Compost Bin Market, which is part of the fundraiser.

The Gardeners Christmas Auction will benefit the Horticulture Therapy Program, which serves those with intellectual disabilities.

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce members take turns hosting a weekly coffee where they can tell about upcoming events.

During the March 14 coffee, Knights of Columbus Member Mark McCoy presented TVDS Executive Director Tim Cunningham with a check in the amount of $932. 67.

Cunningham told fortscott.biz the donation will be put in the foundation funds that supports TVDS and used “to build homes” for the clients, he said.

Cunningham noted that TVDS has been in Fort Scott since 1978 offering services to people with developmental disabilities.

There will be a golf tournament fundraiser on Sept. 14 at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Fort Scott, Cunningham said.

Tri-Valley Horticulture Therapist Barb McCord tells the Chamber coffee attendees of the upcoming Gardener’s Christmas Auction on March 30. For more information call McCord at 620-223-3990 ext. 434.
Tri-Valley Executive Director Tim Cunningham, left, receives a check from Knights of Columbus Member Mark McCoy at the weekly Chamber coffee. The check for $932 will be used towards building homes, Cunningham said. TVDS offers housing options for people with disabilities including community homes and apartments.
Tri-Valley Developmental Services, 4305 Campbell Dr., in Fort Scott’s Industrial Park.

What’s Happening in Fort Scott, March 15

Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
2019 Spring Job Fair, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – Employers are hiring! Full-Time & Part-Time positions are available

Tues., April 2nd, from 10am-2pm at the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Employers may contact the Chamber to reserve a booth at 620-223-3566.

Employment candidates should be ready, bring resumes, and dress for success

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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
15 Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church has been CANCELLED for this month
15 Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

15
Fort Scott High School performs “The Curious Savage”, 7pm

A cast of colorful characters, a greedy chase for missing money, and a heartwarming message will intrigue audiences at this Spring play

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets are available from the high school office at 1005 S. Main, or at Common Ground, 116 S. Main, or at the door
16-17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., all weekend

Holmtown Pub is ready for their big day! We’ll be serving traditional corn beef and cabbage and green beer. DJ Rayma will be rocking the patio from 9pm-1am. Wear your green and bring your favorite leprechaun!

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St. Patrick’s Day at Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National, starts at 9am

– Opens with 9am green eggs & ham breakfast buffet
– Corn Hole tournament at 1pm. $25/team, cash prizes
– Danny Joe, from Danny & the Eastsiders at 2pm
– SEKB Entertainment at 7pm

16
The Ryan Hall Band performs live at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. Main
You will not want to miss this show! Fort Scott is privileged to have such a talented musician playing at your local brewery. This is the first time Ryan has played in Fort Scott. He and his band are sponsored, so it is a free concert and has very limited seating, with no reserved tables. Doors open at 2:00, pot luck meal at 5:00 (meet the band) show starts at 7:00
Watch one of Ryan’s YouTube videos here: https://youtu.be/Aac4-S6JuVM
16 Sass Monkey performing at Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main St., 8:30 pm

Sass Monkey is one of the mid-west’s premier party and dance bands featuring music from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. Bring your dance shoes!

Tickets are $30. Purchase online at www.fortscottliberty.com, our Facebook page, or call the Liberty Theatre Box Office:
620-224-9787

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Join Walk Kansas 2019 – an 8-week healthy lifestyle challenge!

Walk Kansas 2019 – An 8-Week healthy lifestyle challenge from March 17th to May 11th! Gather your team of six people by March 15th. Register online at www.walkkansas.org or by contacting Joy Miller: 620-223-3720 / [email protected].

Earn 4 Health Quest credits towards State of Kansas health insurance for participating in the program! (See flyer below for more info)

18 Community Book Club – email [email protected] for location, 7-8pm

This month’s book: A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles

19-20 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
19 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
19 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
19 KW Cattle Company Bull Sale – 1996 Jayhawk Rd., 12-2pm

KW Cattle Company will host their annual Angus/Hereford Bull Sale (See flyer below)

19 Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton, 2-4pm

Residents and the public are invited the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Community Bingo

19 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

19 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
20 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
20
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
20 Gordman’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – 2400 S. Main St., 5:30-6:30

Save the date and join us for Gordman’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event! The first 100 guests will get a scratch-off card, and one lucky person will reveal a $50 shopping card! (See flyer below for more info)

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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Briggs Auto of Fort Scott

Location: 1901 S. Main St., in the GM south building
21 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm
21 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

21 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
21 Farm Finances 101- Empress Event Center,
7 N. Main, 6:30pm-8pm

Come learn about financial topics such as: Cash Flow Statements, Balance Sheets, Business Analysis Pages, and more. Presented by Ethan Holly, Ag Lender at Landmark Bank

Dinner included. Please RSVP to Southwind Extension District, Fort Scott Office:
620-223-3720 (See flyer below for more info)

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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
22 Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

23 Next of Kin performing at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National Ave., 7pm-9pm

Next of Kin, Country music band from SE Kansas. Tickets $10.00, available at The Boiler Room Brewhaus, the Chamber and the Visitors Center. Meet the band at the pot luck from 6pm to 7pm

25
Creating Art Celebrating Age Contest by Presbyterian Village – 2401 S. Horton
Entry Deadline: March 25th, 2019
Open to all area artists 65 and older, amateur or professional. Non juried exhibitors of all ages are welcome to display their art. Artwork may be dropped off March 18th-25th.

Exhibit: March 26th – April 10th, 2019
9am – 5pm, Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott (Main Lobby)

Reception: April 5th, 2019
3:30pm, in the Dining Room

(See flyer below for more information)

25 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12pm
26-27 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
26 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
26 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
26 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

26 Author Talk and Book Signing at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main, 6pm

Meet and greet author Joyce Love. There will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served

27 Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month – 735 Scott Ave. – 9am-10am

Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at Buck Run.  Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and coffee.  Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission

27 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
27
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
27
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by County of Bourbon

Location: 210 S. National (Courthouse)
28 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm
28 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

28 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm.

Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize

28 Bourbon County Garden Club Meeting at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main, 6pm
Save the Date:
– March 29 – Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
– March 30 – Gardener’s Auction at Tri-Valley
– April 2 – Job Fair at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center
– April 2 – Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet
Click here for full events listing on our website.

Weekly Chamber Coffee at Tri Valley

WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee

Hosted by:

Tri-Valley Developmental Services

Location:

4305 Campbell Drive
Thursday, March 14th, 2019

Visit Tri-Valley’s website

by clicking 

 

Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
March 21 – Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
March 28 – Bourbon County
April 4 – KOMB FM Home Show
April 11th – Fort Scott Christian Heights
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
Volunteers needed for “FutureNow: Finance” – A Communities in Schools Program (See flyer below for more information)

8-9
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
8-9
Bourbon County Arts Council – Fine Arts Exhibit – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Open to the public. Works of art from the following categories: Ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, pastels, watercolor, fiber art, painting (oil & acrylic), drawing & graphic (pencil, pen, ink), and photography

Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm

8-9 FSCC Dinner Theatre presents “Prescription: Murder” – FSCC Theatre, 2108 S. Horton St., 7pm

2 options: Dinner and a show, or show only. Tickets must be purchased by 5pm, Feb. 27th. Available at Common Ground, FSCC Switchboard, and from FSHS Thespian Club members (See flyer below for more info)

8-9
Dirty Bourbon Band live on-stage at Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National Ave., 9pm-1am

Dirty Bourbon Band will be performing live on-stage at Sharky’s tonight and Saturday night – come on out, have some great eats, drinks, and live music!

Watch one of their YouTube videos at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6gkyIQmcbs

8-10 FSCC 38th Annual Spring College Rodeo – FSCC Arnold Arena, 2108 S. Horton

This action-packed rodeo will feature athletes from 25 Kansas and Oklahoma 2-year and 4-year colleges

Friday, March 8th: 7:30pm
Saturday, March 9th: 1pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, March 10th: 1pm

(See flyer below for more info)

8 Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

9 Legislative Update Coffee at Empress Event Center – 7 N. Main St., Fort Scott, 9-10:30 am

State Legislators Senators Richard Hildebrand and Caryn Tyson, and Representatives Trevor Jacobs and Ken Collins will give an update on the current session as well as address any issues or questions presented from the audience. Coffee, juice & light refreshments will be served

9 Storytime at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 10:30 am

Storytime and special activity with an author the 2nd Saturday of each month

9
Prom Dress Sale hosted by FSHS Future Business Leaders of America – FSHS, 1005 S. Main St.

For a $7 donation, FBLA will display your prom dress/accessories to current SEK students looking for their prom dress!

Girls may try on dresses/accessories displayed, and purchase any they love!

Sellers get to keep their profits (we ask that dresses be priced under $100, cleaned, and in style) and buyers get discounted in-style prom dresses!

Dress Drop Off: 11:00am-1:00pm
Dress Sale: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Seller Pick Up: 3:30pm-4:30pm    (See flyer below)

9 Winter Biker Meet & Greet Expo – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 2-5pm

All bikers welcome. come out & meet new people, promote your club, upcoming rides, your biker business, network with other bikers, enjoy some good tunes and ice cold micro brewed local beer

9 Blues & BBQ at Crooners featuring Missy Andersen & Her One Man Band – 117 S. Main St., 8pm

Tickets available at Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St., or by calling Terri Floyd:
620-224-7221 (See flyer below for more info)

12-13 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
12 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
12 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
12 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

12 USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 424 Main St., 5:30-6:30pm
12 Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., 7-8pm

Board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm. Fellowship, refreshments, and a door prize

13 Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at BRCC. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission

13 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
13 Driving and Dementia Class – Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., 12:30-1:30pm

This Remote Learning Series is bringing education to the community and providing the opportunity to attend a session close to home. Call 800-272-3900 to register for any session. (See flyer below for more info)

13
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
13
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
14
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Tri-Valley Development Services.

Location: 4305 Campbell Dr., 8am
14 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
14 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

14 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration featuring Guest Speaker Mitch Holthus, Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs – The River Room, 3 W. Oak St., 5:30pm

This year’s event features a social and a silent auction, beginning at 5:30pm, then dinner, awards ceremony and live auction beginning at 6:30pm

Individual reservations are $35. A table for 8 can be reserved for $360. Contact Lindsay Madison at 620-223-3566 for reservations (See flyer below for more info)

14
Author Talk and Book Signing with Joyce Love at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 5:30pm

Meet and greet author Joyce Love. there will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served (See flyer below)
14
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize

15-16
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
15 Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church has been CANCELLED for this month
15 Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

16-17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., all weekend

Holmtown Pub is ready for their big day! We’ll be serving traditional corn beef and cabbage and green beer. DJ Rayma will be rocking the patio from 9pm-1am. Wear your green and bring your favorite leprechaun!

16 Sass Monkey performing at Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main St., 8:30 pm

Sass Monkey is one of the mid-west’s premier party and dance bands featuring music from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. Bring your dance shoes!

Tickets are $30. Purchase online at www.fortscottliberty.com, our Facebook page, or call the Liberty Theatre Box Office:
620-224-9787

18 Community Book Club – email [email protected] for location, 7-8pm

This month’s book: A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles

19-20 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
19 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
19 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
19 KW Cattle Company Bull Sale – 1996 Jayhawk Rd., 12-2pm

KW Cattle Company will host their annual Angus/Hereford Bull Sale (See flyer below)

19 Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton, 2-4pm

Residents and the public are invited the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Community Bingo

19 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

19 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
20 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
20
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
20
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
20 Gordman’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – 2400 S. Main St., 5:30-6:30

Save the date and join us for Gordman’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event! (See flyer below for more info)

Save the Date:
– Farm Finances 101 (See flyer below)
– March 22 – Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
– March 30 – Gardener’s Auction at Tri-Valley
Click here for full events listing on our website.

Chamber Coffee At Ellis Center March 7

Join us for Chamber Coffee
 
Hosted by:

Bourbon County Arts Council
Location:

FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Council, 2108 S. Horton
Thursday, March 7th, 2019
Visit Bourbon County Arts Council’s Facebook page
by clicking


Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
March 14 – Tri-Valley Development Services
March 21 – Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
March 28 – Bourbon County
April 4 – KOMB FM Home Show