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Toursim Center Interior Remodeled

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Allyson Turvey is the Fort Scott Convention and Group Sales employee. She stands in front of the wall that once had a small window with an office inside. The room now has a bigger window and is the office of Larry Gazaway, the director of the Tourism/Visitor Center and Turvey.

An increased focus on tourism for the City of Fort Scott has brought about the renovation of the interior of the Tourism/Chamber of Commerce Center.

The center is located at 231 E. Wall Street.

“Now when someone hits the door, there is someone there to greet them,” Allyson Turvey, convention and group sales said. “It really needed to open up.”

The Chamber section of the building also needed more visibility, so a hole was placed in a wall so the administrative assistant can view the lobby. Lindsay Madison is the executive director of the Chamber, Hannah Reel is a part-time administrative assistant. The Chamber is currently searching for another staff person.

The Chamber’s administrative assistant office is located inside this space behind the window. The lights were turned off in the office in this photo.

Some fresh paint and a reconfiguring of the display areas were part of the process, as well.

The new retail area features souvenirs and books with local area interest. Turvey said the center is looking for local products to display and sell.
Paul Milks Photography has some artwork on display for sale in the lobby area. Pictured is a fall scene of Rock Creek.  Milks will be one of the featured artists at the Art in the Yard Festival, September 15 in Fort Scott, Turvey said.  At right is a poster with the upcoming Veteran’s Weekend in November schedule of events.
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes has several posters on display.  At eye level are travel brochures from the area and other parts of the country.
These are the hours of the Tourism Center and Chamber Office, both under one roof at 231 E. Wall.
The Tourism Center and Chamber Office are located at 231 E. Wall, just west of the Hwy. 69 overpass.
The Tourism/Chamber of Commerce Center is conveniently located on Wall Street, near a Hwy. 69 turn off.

Decorator finishing touches will be provided by area merchants who will allow their furnishings and accessories to be seen and used in the center, according to Turvey.

“Fort Scott tourism is managed by the City of Fort Scott, which administers tourism operations by maximizing the utilization of transient guest tax revenues to advertise and promote Fort Scott lodging, activities, attractions and events, operate a Tourism Center providing concierge services and visitor information, and facilitate any other related programs to attract individuals and groups for overnight stay in the community,” according to the tourism website.

To learn more: http://www.visitfortscott.com

and http://fortscott.com/

The Tourism phone number is 620-670-2750.

The Chamber phone number is 620-223-3566.

 

 

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Chamber Coffee at Mercy Hospital August 30

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Weekly Chamber Coffee REMINDER
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee!


Hosted by:

 
 Location:  401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
in the McAuley Center conference room
(enter through main doors, and the room is on your right)
 
Thursday, August 30th, 8 am


Click here for Mercy Hospital’s website.
Click here for Mercy Hospital’s Facebook page.
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:
September 6th – Lowell Milken Center
September 13th – Fort Scott Municipal Airport
September 20th – American Legion
September 27th – Fort Scott Family Dental
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Leadership Program: Leadership Principles In Action

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Chamber Accepting Registrations for LEAD Bourbon County Program

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for participants in the 2018-19 LEAD Bourbon County leadership program; representing Leadership, Education and Development. This program will take place on the second Thursday of each month from September through May.

The program utilizes the curriculum of the Kansas Leadership Center, including facilitated sessions and tours of business and industry to demonstrate the leadership principles in action. Facilitators of LEAD Bourbon County will be Deb Needleman and Robert Uhler.

More detailed information including the registration form, brochure and topic of each session may be found on the Chamber website fortscott.com, under the Chamber tab. Registration is $325 (which includes all meals) plus a $50 materials fee and those interested may register and pay for their own, or often employers will sponsor an employee to participate. Registration forms and fees are requested to be submitted to the Chamber by August 24th.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com/lead-bourbon-county-program.

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Fort Scott Town-Wide Garage Sale Sept. 15-16

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The Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale is coming up next month, September 14th and 15th.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce encourages residents of Fort Scott and Bourbon County to have a sale and start their fall cleaning or make room for something new.

Sales may be registered through the Chamber by 1 pm, Wednesday, September 13th for only $10. The registration fee lists your sale on the official garage sale map and enables the Chamber to advertise the sale throughout the region on the radio, newspaper, social media and the Chamber website.

In addition to the garage sale registration, the Chamber of Commerce is selling twelve advertising spots on the map to businesses and organizations, $25 for a small block and one larger block is available for $40. These blocks of advertisement are a great way for businesses and organizations to promote an upcoming event, discount or offer a coupon to garage sale shoppers.

Garage sale listings and block advertisements may be placed in person at the Chamber office, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday at 231 E. Wall Street or by phone using debit or credit card by calling (620) 223-3566.

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Chamber Coffee At Scott Township Fire Department on Thursday

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee!


Co-hosted by:

 
 
  
Location: 2060 Hwy. 54
 ( 1.5 miles west of the Hwy. 54/69 junction,
on the south side of the highway)


Thursday, August 16th, 8am


Click here for Scott Township Rural Fire Department’s
Facebook page.
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:
August 23rd – Available – contact Chamber to reserve your spot
August 30th – Avaliable – contact Chamber to reserve your spot
September 6th – Lowell Milken Center
September 13th – Airport OR Water Treatment Plant
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott By The Chamber of Commerce

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What’s Happening

August 10, 2018

10-11
Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
10-11
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
10
Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Lunch for a cause benefiting: Alzheimer’s Association – Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St., 11am-1pm, $5 donation

Meal includes: traditional spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, and a blueberry muffin that can be dine-in or pick-up
10
Back to School Movie Night at Common Ground Coffee Co. located at 116 S. Main St. This is a free event and will be showing several movies.

Movies listed as: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at 2pm, Night at the Museum at 4pm, and Little Rascals at 6pm
10 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, this weekend featuring the Hemphill Family Band.
10
 Outdoor Movie Night in Downtown Fort Scott – Star Wars Edition – Rogue One , Wall &
Main St., 8:30pm
11 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
11
Joe Evans performing at Common Ground – 116 S. Main St., free to the public, 9am
11
Church of Christ is having Vacation Bible School on August 11th from 9am-12pm with lunch provided. You may call Elisa at 785-214-1280 for more information. Registration will start at 8:30am
11
Back to School Movie Night! Part 2 at Common Ground – 116 S. Main St., free to the public, starts at 2pm

Movies listed as: The Goonies at 2pm, Alice in Wonderland at 4pm, and Shrek at 6pm
11
EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown – Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit, Uniontown, KS Saddle Club Arena
You may click here for more information about event or to register.
11
Fort Scott’s Welcome Home Weekend – Live Band 80’s & Out at the River Room, $5 cover at the door, 3 W. Oak St., 7-10pm
12
KOMB 103.9 City Pool Party from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome and Care to Share will have concessions. This is free to the public.
13 USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main St.,
5:30-6:30pm
14
Join us at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village at 2401 S. Horton St. for an informative presentation on computer scamming and how to stay safe on the internet. Get expert guidance on how to protect your personal information from criminal hackers while using your computer, cell phone, or other Bluetooth-capable device. The speaker will be John Motti, Owner, ABC Computers.
RSVP to Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or [email protected] by August 10th. 
14
Join Miss Val and other local families for a themed story time, featuring 2-3 books read aloud, songs or fingerplays, craft, and snacks.Along with a play table for before and after the stories. All story times welcome any-age children and teens, and most weeks offer the option of attending the same program on Tuesday or Wednesday. Some themes are based around seasons, holidays, and annual events. While others are chosen by regular attendees. This is hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library on 201 S. National Ave. at 10-11am. 
14
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
14
T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 4-5pm
14
 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
14
Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon Co. Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National, board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm
15
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
15
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 2401 S. Horton St., 12-1pm
15 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
15 TAG – Teen Advisory Group, Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
4-5pm
16 Chamber Coffee – Scott Township Rural Fire Dept. Station, 2060 Hwy 54 or 1.5 miles W. of Hwy. 54/69 Junction, 8am
16
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
16 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm
17-19 Heartland Showcase Boer Goat Sale – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds

Click here for more information about
the sale.
17-18 Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
17-18
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
17
Benefit Dinner for Paizlee from the Community and The Floyd’s Family. Our community is coming together to support a loving family of Fort Scott with a benefit dinner. Please, every donation is appreciated to help this living little girl fight for her life. If you would like tickets for the event you may click here. The food provided will be smoked pulled pork, green beans, baked beans, and dessert all for $7.00 a plate. All donations go straight to the family for expenses.
17 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, will be at Common Ground Coffee Co. if excessive heat.
17
Outdoor Movie Night in Downtown Fort Scott – Despicable Me, Wall & Main St., 8:30pm
18
1-Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., 8am-2pm
18
Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
18 Flagship Romance hosted by the Bourbon Co. Arts Council – Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 8pm
20 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm
20 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm
20 Community Book Club – chose a Gaylord Dold book from the Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 7-9pm
21 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
21
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
21
Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm
21
Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
21
City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
22
Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
22
FSCC’s annual Business Expo will take place from 9-11:30am. Local businesses, please call Kassie Cate at 620-223-2700 ext. 5248 or email [email protected] to register! Spaces fill up fast so don’t hesitate. No registration cost either. Take this opportunity to market your business and hire eager college students. The expo will take place in Bailey Hall.
22 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
22
 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 2401 S. Horton St., 12-1pm
22
 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
22
 TAG – Teen Advisory Group, Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
23
Chamber Coffee opening. Call the Chamber at 620-223-3566 to reserve your spot.
23
Employers are invited to a Lunch & Learn meeting to discover more about the Registered Apprenticeship opportunity. Apprenticeships are a tired and true workforce development strategy that have paid dividends for companies who use the program. Employers who utilize apprentices report higher productivity, higher retention rates, and a substantial return on investment.
Join us to learn more about this opportunity at the Fire Station One Community Room at 911 W. 4th St. in Pittsburgh, KS. 
23
 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
23
 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm
Save the Date:
August 24th – Extreme Midget Wrestling
August 25th – 6th Annual Fort Scott National Cemetery #1 Wreath Ride
September 1st – Labor Day Weekend
September 1st – 8th Annual Coed Softball Tournament for Care to Share
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!
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Chamber Coffee Aug. 9: 2 S. Judson

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER

Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee!


Co-hosted by:

 
  
Location: 2 S. Judson St.
 (a property currently listed by H&H for
commercial or residential use)

Click here for the property listing on realtor.com.
Click here to view a video of the property.
 
Thursday, August 9th, 8am

 

Click here for Craw-Kan’s website

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Click here for Craw-Kan’s Facebook page.

 

Click here  for H & H Agency’s website.
Click here for H & H Agency’s Facebook page.
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:
August 16th – Scott Township Rural Fire Dept
August 23rd – Available – contact Chamber to reserve your spot
August 30th – Avaliable – contact Chamber to reserve your spot
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Chamber Coffee at Libation Station Aug. 2

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER: Libation Station, Thursday, August 2.

Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee!


Hosted by:

Location: 1122 S. Clark St.
Thursday, August 2nd, 8 am

Click here for Libation Station’s Facebook page

.
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:
August 9th – Craw-Kan and H&H Agency
August 16 – Scott Township Rural Fire Dept
August 23 – Available – contact the Chamber to reserve your spot
August 30 – Available – contact the Chamber to reserve your spot
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Sales Tax Holiday In Fort Scott August 3-5

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Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Friday through Sunday, August 3-5, 2018
9.4% savings on ALL purchases

 

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money this weekend. Select retailers will be offering a Sales Tax Holiday by volunteering to pay the sales tax for shoppers this August 3rd through the 5th.

Enjoy a 9.4% discount this weekend at these participating merchants: Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies,  Electronic Store, Fort Scott Gun & Pawn, J & W Sports, Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture, Shirt Shack, and Sunshine Boutique.

These stores offer a variety of merchandise including apparel, home décor both new and repurposed, school supplies and much more. There is no need to cross the border during this No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.

Save money, shop local, shop, Fort Scott.

This shop local promotion is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. Please contact (620) 223-3566 with questions.