Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Update Coffee March 9

Join us this Saturday, March 9th for a
Legislative Update Coffee
with
Kansas Senators
and
Click the links on the legislators’ names above to view the committees on which they serve and their voting records.
The Legislative Update Coffee will be held at The Empress Event Center,
7 N. Main St., Fort Scott,
from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
State legislators Senators Richard HilderbrandandCaryn Tyson will give an update on the current session as well as address any issues or questions presented from the audience.
If you have a particular item you would like to have addressed and plan to attend, you may email the Chamber at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7th.
Coffee, juice & light refreshments will be served. Tell your friends – all are welcome!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Bourbon County Democrats
Bourbon County Republicans

What’s Happening by the Chamber of Commerce

RADIO AUCTION – KOMB All Hit 103.9 FM – Starts Jan. 16 through first week of March, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Listen for details!
ABE/GED Orientation Classes at FSCC will begin Tuesday, March 5th.

There are 3 class times to choose from: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, or 4pm-7pm. (See flyer below for more info)

4th Annual KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair – March 7th, Memorial Hall Civic Center, 410 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, 2pm-6pm (See flyer below)
Volunteers Needed! FutureNow: Finance is coming to Fort Scott High School and we need your experience and expertise!! See flyer below for more information. Contact Lewis Dunkeson, Site Coordinator, FHSH at [email protected], or call him at: 620-223-0600 (FSHS) or 402-212-9826 (cell)
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)
Mar. 1-2
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!
1 YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm

Join us for the YPL First Friday Luncheon, open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization

5-6 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
5 Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser – Fort Scott Pizza Hut, 1810 S. Main St.

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

5 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
5 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
5 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

5
Community Bingo Night Fundraiser at Fort Scott Middle School – 1105 E. 12th St., 5:30-7:30pm (doors open at 5pm)

50/50 Grand Prize! (See flyer below for more info)

5 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
6 Google Livestream hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce: Give Your Website A Refresh – Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St., 11am-12pm

Learn about search engine optimization and best practices for creating a search-friendly site

6 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
6 Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – Carriage House, 301
S. Main, 12-1pm

A grief support luncheon is hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel the 1st 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

6 Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Ave., 12-1pm

Public welcome

6
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)
6
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!
7
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 Bourbon County Arts Council (Annual Exhibit)

Location: FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, 8am
7 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
7 4th Annual KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair – Memorial Hall Civic Center, 410 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Independence, KS, 2-6pm

Contact Jolene Ray for more info: 620-231-4250 (See flyer below)

7 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

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

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)

8-10 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 (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 for more info)
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

Save the Date:
– March 15 – Friendship Soup Lunch at First United Methodist Church
– March 15 – Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
– March 16-17 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Holmtown Pub
– March 16 – Sass Monkey at Liberty Theatre
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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The Fort Scott National Historic Site 2018 Schedule of Activities.

Click HERE for details.

Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking

2018 Schedule of events.

Click HERE for details.

Bike Share Program

Bike Share Program is now
available to the public!
Click here to view more detail about this amazing program and
for additional information on our website click here!

CHAMBER COFFEE
UPCOMING INFORMATION
 
 Chamber Coffee 

Thursday, March 7, 2019
8:00 am
This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Bourbon County Arts Council, Annual Exhibit
Location: FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center,
2018 S. Horton St.
Upcoming Coffees:
March 14th – Tri-Valley Development Services
March 21 – Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
March 28 – Bourbon County
April 4 – KOMB FM – Home Show

Pick of the Week

Country Place Offers Special Deal

Country Place Senior Living and Memory Care
announces a special
Limited Time Offer!
Save $3,000 and get your choice of a FREE 46″ HD TV or a cafe table with chairs!
Call or stop by today to receive
$1,000 OFF YOUR FIRST THREE MONTHS
(Total Savings: $3,000)
AND
your choice of a free 46″ high definition TV or a charming cafe table with dining chairs. This offer is only good through March, so call today for a tour and to lock in this limited-time promotion.
For more information, contact:
Country Place Senior Living
820 & 822 S. Horton St.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-1822
Since opening in March 2016, Country Place Senior Living has earned a reputation for providing exceptional care to those residing in both our Assisted Living and Memory Care residences.
Our certified team strives to enhance the lives of our residents through engaging social activities, outstanding dining and professional care. Our elegant yet comfortable residences provide a
home-like setting with private suites and luxurious amenities in an intimate setting.

Chamber Coffee at Hole in the Wall Liquor Feb. 28

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

Tiffany Durham/Adventures in Mission
@ Hole In The Wall Liquor
 
Location:

124 E. Wall St.
Thursday, February 28, 2019


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 7 – Bourbon County Arts Council (Annual Exhibit)
March 14 – Tri-Valley Development Services
March 21 – Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
March 28 – Bourbon County

Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards March 14

REMINDER:
Award Nominations Requested
for the
2019 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
March 14th, 2019
The 2019 Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner & Awards Celebration will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019.
We are requesting your nominations for the awards presented that evening.
Click here for the NOMINATION SURVEY.
The deadline for nominations is
next Friday, March 1st.
We ask that your nominations are primarily, if not all,Chamber members.
Thank you for your careful consideration. The Chamber feels it is important to recognize individuals and businesses in our community to make the Fort Scott area a better place to live, work and play.
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Click hereto email for dinner reservations.
A reserved table of 8 is $360. Individual reservations are $35.

What’s Happening in Fort Scott This Week By The Chamber of Commerce

RADIO AUCTION – KOMB All Hit 103.9 FM – through the first week of March, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Listen for details!

ABE/GED Orientation Classes at FSCC will begin Tuesday, March 5th.

There are 3 class times to choose from: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, or 4pm-7pm. (See flyer below for more info)

4th Annual KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair – March 7th, Memorial Hall Civic Center, 410 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, 2pm-6pm (See flyer below)
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)
22-23
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 4th Annual Prairie Troubadour – Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., Friday: 7-10pm; Saturday: 8:30am-8:30pm

The Prairie Troubadour is a group of friends inspired by stalwarts of the Faith to live and share the Joy of Christ. This year’s topic: REASON FOR FAITH – Reflections on Particles and Paraclete. Join Dale Ahlquist, David Whalen, Stacy Trasancos, Kevin O’Brien and William Fahey to discuss the good life

Visit our website for registration and information: https://prairietroubadour.org/?mc_cid=3cbfc63a98&mc_eid=bba1c6a31b

23

Sweet Listings Open House Event by Stutesman’s Action Realty – Tour homes and be entered to win a $25 Casey’s gas card!

Tour these 5 homes:  117 Crescent Dr., 1703 Westbury Ln., 901 Barbee, 722 S. Hill, 519 Holbrook

See flyer below for details

23

Hedgehog.INK presents their February Featured Artist, weaver Barbara Ritter, 16 S. Main St., 3pm

Barbara’s artwork is on display at Hedgehog.INK during the month of February. She will give a presentation about her artwork and the techniques she uses (See flyer below)
26-27 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
26

Kiwanis Pancake Feed at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 11am-6:30pm

Pancakes, sausage & drinks – $5. Kids under 5 eat free
FOR ORDERS OF 10 OR MORE, CALL: 620-223-0404
26 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
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

27 Breakfast Bingo at BRCC – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am

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

Call Buck Run at 620-223-0386 for more info

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
28

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 Adventures in Mission (at Hole In The Wall Liquor)

Location: 124 E. Wall St.
28 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
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

Chamber Ads Sought for Table Tents

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce  has three business card ad openings for the March-April table tent ad distribution.

“If you are not familiar with the Chamber Table Tent, this is a list of events and advertisements that we distribute throughout the community every two months,” said Monica Walden, administrative assistant at the Chamber. “The ads for the table tent can be anything that you see fit to advertise for your business. The ad is $50 and it will be on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested, please email me back by Monday, Feb. 25th by 3:00 pm.”

Phone:  620-223-3566
Fax:  620-223-3574

Chamber Seeks Award Nominations

Award Nominations Requested
for the
2019 Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
March 14th, 2019
The 2019 Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner & Awards Celebration will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019.
We are requesting your nominations for the awards presented that evening.
Click here for the NOMINATION SURVEY.
The deadline for nominations is
next Friday, March 1st.
We ask that your nominations are primarily, if not all,Chamber members.
Thank you for your careful consideration. The Chamber feels it is important to recognize individuals and businesses in our community to make the Fort Scott area a better place to live, work and play.
************************************
Click hereto email for dinner reservations.
A reserved table of 8 is $360. Individual reservations are $35.