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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 17th Weekly Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! January 17th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.Ink Book Store

Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm

Downtown Fort Scott, 16 S. Main St.

News from Kansas Gas Service

Kansas Gas Service is dedicated to helping customers stay warm and save money this winter. As residents brace for extremely cold temperatures this weekend, it’s the perfect time to revisit some low-cost/no-cost energy-saving tips:

·        Set the temperature on your water heater to 120°F

·        Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors

·        Change or clean filters

·        Install foam gaskets on switches and outlets

For more cold weather tips visit kansasgasservice.com/energytips.

1/18 ~ 3:30pm | Kansas City Chiefs Football Game vs. Texans

Watch the game at your favorite local restaurant or pub!

1/18 ~ 7-10pm | Dance Party In the Hall brought to you by the City of Fort Scott

Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.

Drinks, Food, & Dancing!

Concessions provided by Aunt Toadies

$5 cover charge

1/20 ~ 9am-2pm | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: “Canned & Non-Perishable Food Drive”

Gordon Parks Museum 2108 S. Horton St.

Donations will be donated to the Fort Scott Beacon Food Pantry.

1/20 ~ 12-1pm | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Event Lunch and Learn “The Power of Imagery and Civil Rights Experience”

Free Event with lunch provided by Dunk’s BBQ, Drinks & Desserts by /Great Western Dining

*Special guest artist/photographer Ann Dean

Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 S. Horton St.

1/22 ~ 3pm | Annual All Hit 103.9 Radio Auction

Airs every Wednesday & Thursday

Tune into 103.9FM and Fort Scott TV

Call 620-223-4500 or kombfm.com

to get your bid number.

1/23 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee

hosted by SkinnyDRIP

2801 S. Horton St. Ste. 2B

(located in the Fort Scott Professional Building adjacent to the former Mercy Hospital)

1/24 ~ 11:30am-1pm | First United Methodist Church Soup Luncheon

in Fellowship Hall

301 S. National | Free will donation

1/25 ~ Care to Share Pool Tournament

$40 per team (Jack & Jill)

Register at Holmtown (taking the first 16 teams)

206 N. National Ave.

1/30 ~ 2pm | Credo Senior Living

Community Bingo

820 S. Horton St.

All are welcome – No cost to play!

Prizes & Refreshments

Call 620-223-1822 for more information

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Gordon Parks Museum’s upcoming community events to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sending on behalf of Chamber member…..

Gordon Parks Museum’s upcoming community events to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 20th

“Canned & Non-Perishable Food Drive” Located at Gordon Parks Museum

2108 S. Horton St.

Donations will be accepted at the museum from 9am-2pm

Monday, January 20th

“The Power of Imagery and Civil Rights Experience”

Lunch & Learn

12-1pm

Free Event

Lunch provided by Dunk’s BBQ.

Drinks & Desserts provided by Great Western Dining.

Located at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center

2108 S. Horton St.

Click HERE to visit the Gordon Parks Website.

Click HERE to follow the Gordon Parks Facebook Page.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Presbyterian Village on January 16

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Fort Scott

Presbyterian Village

Thursday, January 16th

8am

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

2401 S. Horton St, Fort Scott, KS

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, January 16th at 8am hosted by the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with a giveaway drawing.

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will be discussing their Angel Tree Appeal Campaign Fundraiser for their Good Samaritan Program. This program is a holiday season fundraising tradition that helps any resident who may have outlived their assets through no fault of their own. Visit the website www.presbyterianmanors.org/angel-tree/ to donate. You may reach out with questions to Marla Heckman, 620-223-5550 or [email protected] This program will conclude on January 18, 2025.

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village would like to remind the community of their 2025 Art is Ageless competition coming up in February. This event is an art competition that will exhibit all forms of art from drawing, fiber arts, mixed media/crafts, needlework/quilting, painting, photography, sculpture/3D, and more! This contest is open to all artists 65 and older. Amateur and Professional non-juried artists of all ages are welcome to exhibit. The deadline for entry is March 14, 2025. The art will be displayed on exhibit from March 19-April 2, 2025 in the first and second-floor lobby at the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. The final reception event will be on March 25, 2025, 5:30-7pm in the Presbyterian Village Dining Room where a light dinner will be provided.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

To visit Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s

Facebook page click HERE!

Click HERE to donate to the Angel Tree!

(Last day to donate is January 18th.)

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Downtown Meet and Greet is Tuesday, Jan. 14 at City State Bank

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for January 14th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, January 14th at City State Bank, 202 Scott Ave., from 8 to 9am.

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.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
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FS Downtown Meet and Greet is January 14

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for January 14th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, January 14th at City State Bank, 202 Scott Ave., from 8 to 9am.

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.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US

Freedom Fitness Hosts Chamber Coffee on January 9

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Freedom Fitness

Thursday, January 9th

8am

Freedom Fitness

15 S. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, January 9th at 8am hosted by the Freedom Fitness, 15 S. National Ave. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with a giveaway drawing.

January marks the one-year anniversary for Freedom Fitness, owned by John & Lindsay Hill. Freedom Fitness offer classes for all ages and abilities. Classes are scheduled weekdays at 5am, 6am, 11:15am, 4pm, 5:20pm, and 6pm with open gym available on Saturdays. Each class is taught and instructed by a coach. Anyone is welcome to come and try out a class at no charge.

Freedom Fitness celebrates the freedom to move your body and be healthy.

To visit Freedom Fitness’s Facebook page click HERE!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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City of Fort Scott Hosts Chamber Coffee This Week

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by the

City of Fort Scott

Thursday, December 19th

8am

City Hall

123 S. Main St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 19th at 8am hosted by the City of Fort Scott, 123 S. Main St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with a giveaway drawing.

At this week’s Coffee, City Manager Brad Matkin will present the End of Year Accomplishments and give a preview of what’s to come for 2025.

Visit the FS City website HERE!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS LIGHT TROLLEY TOURS

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS LIGHT TROLLEY TOURS

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that reservations are now being taken for the 2024 Dolly Hollyday Christmas Light Trolley Tours. The 50-minute tour is a fun outing for families, friends, or co-workers to see the most festive Christmas lights in Fort Scott.

Tours will run nightly from Thursday, December 12th through Monday, December 23rd.  There will be two tours each evening at 5:45 and 7pm.  There will be an additional 8:15pm tour if there is demand.

The cost of the Christmas Lights Trolley Tour is $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, or the whole trolley may be booked for $125, seating up to twenty-two passengers. Those taking the tour are invited to arrive at the Chamber early for complimentary cookies, hot cocoa, and glow necklaces for the ride.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Chamber Coffee is Hosted by FSCC Foundation on Dec.12

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by the

Fort Scott

Community College Foundation

Thursday, December 12th

8am

Ellis Fine Arts Center

2108 S. Horton St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 12th at 8am hosted by Fort Scott Community College Foundation, 2108 S. Horton St. The Coffee will take place in the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with a giveaway drawing.

Fort Scott Community College Foundation’s mission is to empower FSCC student success through philanthropic support, aligned with key FSCC institutional initiatives. Their vision is to be the philanthropic force supporting high-quality educational experiences for FSCC students of all backgrounds to help them improve the trajectory of their lives.

Since 1980, FSCC Foundation has given $7-plus million in scholarships. The foundation provides significant assistance to FSCC in the form of scholarships and special projects. The foundation is extremely grateful for the FSCC Alumni and Friends of FSCC, who are their greatest advocates and supporters.

Visit the new website www.fsccfoundation.org for details about the Fort Scott Community College Foundation and to sign up for the quarterly newsletter.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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2024 Christmas Parade Winners

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who attended or participated in the 2024 Parade held Thursday, December 5th in the Downtown Historic District.

The theme was “A Storybook Christmas” and many of the entries did an exceptional job of coordinating with the theme.

The parade was sponsored by Briggs of Fort Scott.

The panel of judges selected the following winners out of sixty entries:

1st place as USD234 Tiger Special Olympics

2 nd place as Tri-Valley Developmental Services, and

3rd place as Fort Scott FFA.

The contribution of many is what makes events like the Christmas parade successful.
The Chamber is sincerely appreciative of all who volunteered, announced, judged, and otherwise had a part in the parade.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

Chamber Coffee Hosted by First Methodist Church

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by the

First United Methodist Church

Thursday, December 5th

8am

301 S. National Ave.

(Coffee will be located in the Fellowship Hall Entrance off 3rd st. An elevator entrance is available nearest the handicap parking area along National Ave.)

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Holiday Trolley Tours Start December 12

Dolly Hollyday Christmas Light Trolley Tours

Come aboard Dolly the Trolley for a night of lights on the town! Sing with Elves, Enjoy Cookies & Hot Cocoa, and wear Glow Necklaces!

Nightly at 5:45 & 7pm

* An additional 8:15pm tour will be available based on demand.

$8 Adults

$5 Children 12&under

$125 to book the entire trolley for your family/group! (seats up to 22)

Pre-paid reservations are required. Call 620-223-3566 today!
A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
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