Category Archives: Entertainment
Bronson Day: July 9
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40th ANNUAL BURKE STREET PARADE
JULY 4TH, 2022 10:00 AM.
STARTS AT 10 TH AND BURKE.
REFRESHMENTS at John and Carol Hills at 924 Burke.
AFTER THE PARADE .. EVERYONE WELCOME
. PLEASE DONATE COOKIES preferably on the 3rd.
PLEASE NO BIG VEHICLES AND WATCH FOR THE CHILDREN WHO ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.
DRESS IN PATRIOTIC ATTIRE OR JUST SIT ANYWHERE ON THE STREET TO WATCH AND CHEER THE PARADE
WE WILL START WITH PATRIOTIC SONGS by the Kids on Burke., Jill Gorman and Susan Foster.
Traffic Control- Frank Halsey
Sound system Lewis Dunkeson.
If any questions call Margaret Humphrey 2230388 620 224 7388 or Theresa Bahr 620 215 2889 Barbara Albright, 620 2247762 official distributor of information.
Severe storms or lightening cancels the parade…but we have conquered the rain
Friday Night Free Concert: Carlson, Moses and Tucker
This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by musician friends Ralph Carlson, Stephan Moses, and Carolyn Tucker. The program will feature a vocal/instrumental mixed bag of the gospel, spiritual, blues, roots music, and Latin-American light classical. Carlson on acoustic guitar, Moses on electric lead guitar, and Tucker on the keyboard have 191 combined years of playing music.
“All three of us began studying music in early grade school and have had a heart for sharing the gift of music in different venues for a long time,“ concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We‘re happy to perform for the loyal folks who attend this seasonal weekly event. Bring a neighbor and come out and join your friends for a fun evening.”
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion on First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to The Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
Alan Cunningham to Perform for Summer Reading on June 14
Musician Alan Cunningham has long been a staple performer for the Fort Scott Public Library’s summer reading program. He will perform on June 14 at 10 a.m. in the main auditorium at Memorial Hall.
Alan is an educator who writes and performs his original music with the help of young volunteers from his audience. Learn more about Alan’s work at his website: https://alancunninghamkidsongs.com
Library performances are free and open to the public. This event is part of the library’s summer reading program. Learn more about and register for the program at: https://fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org/summer-reading/youth-summer-reading-2022
This performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Southeast Kansas Library System and by partnerships with Garnett Public Library and Iola Public Library.
Bingo on June 9
The local American Legion will be having bingo this Thursday 06/09/2022 at Memorial Hall.
Doors Open at 6:00 PM and the Game will begin at 7:00 PM.
Concessions will be provided by The American Legion Auxillary.
**No outside drinks or food allowed**
Submitted by:
Jessica Allison
Commander
American Legion Post #25
Fort Scott, KS
Friday Night Free Concert: Matt Harper
This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by Matt Harper of Nevada, Missouri. Harper sings and plays guitar and harmonica, and performs a variety of music including country, folk, jazz, inspirational, blues, and original tunes.
“Performing since the early 1990s, Harper is a musician of excellence and enjoys interacting with the audience,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Harper is married and has four children, so he stays busy with life. We‘re pleased to welcome him back to the park pavilion. Come out and join your friends for an enjoyable evening.”
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
Enjoy Free Fishing Days – June 4-5, 2022
PRATT – June 4 and 5 are Free Fishing Days in Kansas, when anyone can fish on any public waters without a fishing license. The free weekend provides the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the joys of angling; kind of a “try it before you buy it” opportunity. In Kansas, anyone age 16-74 must have a fishing license to fish, except on Free Fishing Days, and although license requirements are waived, anglers must still abide by all other regulations such as length and creel limits, and equipment requirements.
If you’re looking for a place to drop a line during Free Fishing Days, visit ksoutdoors.com/fishing and click “Where To Fish” for a list of fishing locations near you.
After you’ve found an ideal spot or two, consult the 2022 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary prior to hitting the water. The summary contains vital information specific to all public waters and even has some handy tips and tricks on tying knots and identifying fish. View an electronic version at ksoutdoors.com/fishing, or pick up a hard-copy at your nearest license vendor.
Kansas fishing regulations, forecasts, and more can also be accessed via the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app for iOS and Android. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/
With the right location, a variety of baits to choose from, and some cooperative weather, Kansas fishing can be a blast. Give it a try; we can bet you’ll be hooked.
Train Show and Quilt Auction at Museum of Creativity
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Good Ol’ Days This Weekend
The theme of the Good Ol’ Days Festival this year in “Remembering Forty One-Derful Years.”
The kick-off is this Friday, June 3 with the 6 p.m. parade.
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A Chicken Mary’s chicken dinner will be for sale downtown.
“You can purchase tickets for the chicken dinner for $8 at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 231 E. Wall,” Shawn O’Brien, chairman of the Good Ol’Days Stearing Committee, said. “The dinner includes a two-piece chicken, German potato salad, creamy slaw, bread, and water.”
Friday Night Free Music Concert
A live music concert by the Diamond Empire Band will be a 7 p.m. Friday at Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main Street.
“Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy live music!” O’Brien said.
Saturday Activities
“Saturday we have lots of free activities for kids and adults,” he said. “Tye die t-shirts have been donated by Key Industries for the first 300 people, starting at 9AM until gone. They will be located at 2nd and Main.”
Free bounce houses are available again this year, located in the parking lot east of Oak Street and National Ave. Face paint is not allowed on the inflatables, so plan accordingly.
“We are always excited to see the large turnout for these,” he said.
There is a car and bike show this year at the Riverfront Park on North National Avenue.
“We are excited that Old 54 Cycle has teamed up to offer this amazing car and bike show,” O’Brien said.
New this year is a Care to Share Children’s Cove.
“They will be located on Skubitz Plaza and have lots of kids activities for $5. They will be open 10 AM – 2 PM (Saturday). We are excited for their new fundraising efforts. We look forward to them coming to the Good Ol’ Days.”
The stearing committee is comprised of O’Brien -Chairman, Kayla Hall – Secretary, Melissa Wise – Treasurer, Charlotte Thompson – Logistics, Cheryl VanHoecke – Vendor relations, Tim VanHoecke, Shay Clements, Angel Wilson, and Carl Brenner – Fort Representative.
“We have tons of fun activities planned, come down and celebrate 41-derful years! Located downtown Fort Scott, starts at 3rd and Main and runs north to the Fort (Fort Scott National Historic Site) and west to National Avenue.”
History of the Event
Good Ol’ Days began as a festival when founding member Anne Emerson arrived in the community from the eastern U.S., over four decades ago.
“She had been to a street festival and was excited to bring the same type to Fort Scott,” O’Brien said. “The first year they had activities all over Fort Scott, such as the pool, the stadium, Gunn Park, and many more places. They realized that they were stretched out too far and made it the downtown street festival.”
“We stick to the same ideas with a main event each year, Blane Howard is the main event this year,” he said. “Of course we have crafts, food, family, friends and tons of fun every year!!!”
June 2022 Fort Scott Public Library Calendar
SUMMER READING 2022: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
Submitted by Valetta Cannon
Youth Librarian & Assistant Director
Fort Scott Public Library
SUMMER READING 2022: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
Read, craft, play, and earn prizes at the library’s summer reading program this summer, from June 1 – August 10. The program is FREE, open to the public, and separated into age groups for regular weekly events to ensure that kids enjoy age-appropriate stories & activities.
READING PROGRAM
This year, we’re doing something new! Kids & teens won’t have to meet a goal each week in order to earn a prize and be limited to one small prize each week. Instead, they will enter their minutes, pages, books, or chapters read & earn a prize each time they meet a set goal. There will be a limit to how many reading prizes they can earn. Kids 5th grade & under can also choose to read for goals OR to compete head-to-head for better prizes. 6th-12th graders will earn Library Loot for reading, volunteering, and winning select games. Library Loot can be spent right away or saved up for higher-quality prizes such as board games, movie tickets, and craft kits.
REGULAR MEETINGS
During non-performance weeks, choose between in-person story & teen meetings or online ones.
In-Person Birth-5th Grade Meetings:
Tues. at 10 am at the library
(Birth-K do Stories then Crafts & Snacks; 1st-5th do Crafts & Snacks, then Stories)
Virtual Birth-5th Stories & Craft Demos are pre-recorded and air Thurs. at 10.
6th-12th will have mostly hybrid meetings, meaning we will meet simultaneously live online & in person, Wed. at 4 pm. Some special game nights & parties will only be in person.
PARTIES
Pirates: June 13 @ 4
Mermaids: June 27 @ 4
Sharks: July 11 @ 4
All parties require pre-registration and will be held in the library’s event room.
