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Area News, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Sports

Fort Scott Community College Rodeo March 12-14: YEE HAW!

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The FSCC Rodeo is this weekend. Submitted photo.

The FSCC Spring Rodeo is from March 12-14, at the southern side of the college, located at 2108 S. Horton.

 

There are four hundred contestants from 20 colleges who will participate, said FSCC Assitant Rodeo Coach Caitlyn Wiswell.

 

Caitlyn Wiswell. Photo credit-FSCC.

 

Tickets go on sale on March 10 at 2 p.m. To secure a ticket contact the following number, 913-259-8453. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule of events:

  • Friday, March 12th:
    • 9 am- Slack, $5
    • 7:30 pm- Performance, $10

 

  • Saturday, March 13th:
    • 9 am- Slack, $5
    • 1 pm- Performance, $10
    • 7:30 pm- Performance,$10

 

  • Sunday, March 14th:
    • 1 pm- Short Go, the top ten in each event perform, $10.

 

Limited fan space is available with the FSCC COVID-19 regulations listed below.

Fort Scott Community College will allow spectators to attend athletic events up to 25% fan seating capacity.

 

  • FSCC students must present their student ID in order to attend the games.
  • All fans must wear masks for both indoor and outdoor venues.
  • There shall be no concession allowed.
  • No outside food or drinks allowed.
  • Every effort will be made to ensure a 6-ft area marked off separating the teams and participants from the spectators.
These are among the FSCC Rodeo Sponsors for 2021. Submitted photo.
Art, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

March 19: Lollipop Hop and Shop, Plus Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

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Chamber Announces LOLLIPOP HOP & SHOP + SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Lollipop Hop & Shop + Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest will take place Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 21st. Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

All ages are encouraged to take part in the Chalk Art Contest by making a display in the Downtown Historic District or at another participating store and post the art creation to the Chamber Facebook page “Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce” with the hashtag #fortscottshopart to be included in judging.

Customers are invited to shop local while viewing the chalk art. Most retailers will be offering complimentary lollipops, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions. Locations included in the event will have a Lollipop Hop & Shop poster and pink & blue balloons displayed at their entrance.

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, express yourself through art for all ages, and join the Lollipop Hop & Shop + Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest starting Friday, March 19th thru Sunday, March 21st. A list of participating retailers will soon be posted on fortscott.com.


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

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

FS Thespians Will Entertain Young and Old On March 6

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Freshman Cadence Tuck portrays a step-sister in “Cinderella” from “Snow White Gets Her Say.” Submitted photo.

Due to the frigid temperatures in late February, the Fort  Scott High School Thespians will host their Third Annual Royal-Tea Party and Revue on March 6 at the high school auditorium.

“We began offering the Royal-Tea Party as a way for the community and especially children to interact with the princesses and princes they grew up loving from fairy tales,” Angela Bin, director, said. ” It offers an immersive theatre experience where the audience can actually talk with the characters and take pictures. Many audience members also dress in period attire and become part of the fairy tale realm.”

Performances begin at 5 and 7:30 p.m. with an immersive theatre experience to follow where audience members can interact with nearly 20 other characters and take home a goodie bag.

Tickets are $6 for children and $8 for adults.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance at fortscotthighschooltheatre.ludus.com.

Tickets may be available at the door but are not guaranteed.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing are required.

All children must stay with and be accompanied by an adult as they enjoy the festivities and attendees are encouraged to join us in dressing as royalty.

Doors will open 15 minutes early.

Sophomore Izzy Carreno portrays King Arthur in a monologue from “Camelot.” Submitted photos.

Some of childhood’s favorite princesses and princes, queens, and kings will sing, dance, and perform for the audience.

Children may have their photos with their favorite characters and take home special crafts and treats as momentos.

 

The Revue includes performances by junior Jenna Stockstill; sophomores Israel Carreno, Jordyn McGhee, and Karen Primeaux; and freshmen Rex Wells, Silvia Moreno, and Cadence Tuck.

 

The musical is directed by FS Theatre Director Angie Bin, FS Music Director Mary Jo Harper, assistant music director Taylor Qualls, and choreographer Delynn Abati.

 

For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622.

The cast performs “Knights of the Round Table” from “Spamalot.” Submitted photo.
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Feb. 12 Edition

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What’s Happening
in Fort Scott
February 12th
Weekly Edition
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH |TRIBUTE EXHIBIT
Consist of over 80 posters, photos, and literature of the great and important Black Innovators and Leaders throughout history! Free display in the lobby at
2108 S. Horton located at the FSCC.
KOMB RADIO AUCTION ~ FM103.9
Every Thursday & Friday from 2 ~ 4 pm
Call or text 620.724.7962 for new Bid #
Our stations are also now streaming, so you can listen anywhere, anytime on http://www.kombfm.com.  You can now access our website, and bid on any items, and even buy it now prices.
WALMART IS NOW OFFERING THE COVID VACCINE ACCORDING TO KS PHASE 2 GUIDELINES, click here to make an appt.
Call the Pharmacy w/questions 620-223-5051.
2/12- Karaoke Friday Nights at The Boiler Room Brewhaus! Experience or beginners, it does not matter! Let’s have some fun with music & drinks! Click here for their FB page.
2/12 & 2/13- Livestock sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page.
2/12 & 2/13 – Consignor Appreciation Days at Bids & Dibs! 108 S. Scott Ave. Suite C. clickhere for more info.
2/12 & 2/13 – Galentine’s Day at Angie Dawn’s Boutique! 108 S. Scott Ave. Suite B. clickhere for more info.
2/12- Virtual Lunch & Learn on Mayhew the Forgotten Cemetery by the Gordon Parks Museum celebrating Black History Month, 11-12 pm, click here for more info. Pre-Registration required.
2/12- Creative Canvas Couples Paint Night, moved from Gunn Park to Buck Run, 6 pm, click here for details.
2/12 & 2/13- The Prairie Troubadour 5th Annual Symposium, most events will take place at the River Room Event Center, 3 W. Oak St., click here for more info.
2/13-Love Local Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event – SATURDAY – 14 PARTICIPATING STORES!Downtown & Around shops will feature chocolate tasting as you shop specials & enter drawings for giveaways! See the flyer below for more info.
2/13- Great Backyard Bird Count at the Fort Scott National Historic Site! Saturday starting 10 am until 12 pm. Click herefor full details of joining the rangers!
2/13- Pickleball from 8-10 am at Memorial Hall, open to anyone wanting to play! Always check the FB Group page herefor any location changes or cancelations. Tuesdays 6-8pm, Thursdays 6-8pm & Saturdays 8-10am.
2/13-The Lavender Patch Gift Shop will be open! Sat., Feb. 6th from 9 am -2 pm located 2376 Locust Rd., Valentines Day items and other lavender items.
2/13- Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament @ Gunn Park, registration starts at 9 am, click here for more info.
2/13- Valentine Crafts @ Buck Run Community Center, pre-school to 5th grade, 9 am to 10:30 am, pre-register for $1 thru Buck Run.
2/13- Timken Job Fair! Saturday from 9 am until 1 pm, held onsite at 4505 Campbell Drive in the Fort Scott Industrial Park.
2/16- Kiwanis Drive-Thru Pancake Feed at First United Methodist Church! Two Times: 11:30am to 1:30pm & 4:30pm to 6:30pm. $5 suggested Free Will Donations.
2/18- Chamber Coffee hosted by Chamber Board of Directors, hosted by the Chamber Board at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St.
2/19- Chicken Noodle Fundraiser for medical expenses of Marsha Lancaster of Marsha’s Great Plains Deli! click here for flyer. Address included to send a card to Marsha.
2/19- Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Drive-Thru only! Kennedy Gym, Every Friday. 3 weeks committed until March 5th.
2/19- Ryan Hall Band Live @ Boiler Room Brewhaus, 8pm, click here for FB event.
2/20- Barn Quilt Workshop, 1-4pm, click here for FB event.
2/20- FSHS Thespians Royal Tea Party & Revue, two performances @ 5 and 7:30pm, click here for FB event.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
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
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.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
The Fort Scott Chamber Presents
Love Local Chocolate Crawl
Shopping Event in Fort Scott ~ February 13th!
VALENTINE’S DINNER SPECIALS IN FORT SCOTT!
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT WITH THE
FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT BUCK RUN
JOB FAIR TO BE HOSTED BY TIMKEN!
FORT SCOTT ROTARY CLUB
IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
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Entertainment, Fort Scott National Historic Site

FSNHS Bird Walk For Saturday Cancelled Because of Sub-Zero Temps

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“Our bird walk scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled for the safety of our visitors and staff,” Carl Brenner, Fort Scott National Historic Site Program Manager for Interpretation and Resource Management said. ” With the potential for low single-digit temperatures and wind chills in the -the 20s, we felt asking people to be outside for extended periods of time would be unsafe.”

 

“If people would still like to personally participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count at the fort or elseware, they can go to www.birdcount.org to learn more.”

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Local Chocolate Crawl Saturday in Fort Scott

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Saturday
February 13th!
Fort Scott Participating Retailers will be offering Chocolate tastings while you shop! Special offers, discounts, & drawings!
This Saturday, February 13th
Shop Local with Love in Fort Scott to find…
the perfect gift for your Valentine, friend, neighbor,
OR pampering for yourself!
This Saturday, February 13th!
Burrrrr… we know it will be chilly out, but what an even more important time to support your Local stores!
Let’s show them some LOVE!
ROSES ARE RED…
VIOLETS ARE BLUE
THE CHAMBER LOVES LOCAL
WE KNOW YOU DO, TOO!
Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Thespians Host 3rd Annual Royal-Tea Party and Revue

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Addy Labbe as Cinderella, Carlee Studyvin as the Evil Stepmother, Zaria Byrd and Tina Ramirez as the Evil Stepsisters. Submitted photos.

 

 

 

The Fort Scott High School Thespians host their 3rd Annual Royal Tea Party and a special Royal Revue on Feb. 20 at the FSHS Auditorium.

Join your favorite princesses and princes, queens and kings as they sing, dance, and perform for you. Take photos with your favorite characters and take home special crafts and treats as momentos.

 

 

Montana LaRoche as Maleficent and Ali McClain as Sleeping Beauty. Submitted photos.

 

The Revue includes performances by junior Jenna Stockstill; sophomores Israel Carreno, Jordyn McGhee, and Karen Primeaux; and freshmen Rex Wells, Silvia Moreno, and Cadence Tuck.

Performances begin at 5 and 7:30 p.m. with an immersive theatre experience to follow where audience members can interact with nearly 20 other characters and take home a goodie bag.

Tickets are $6 for children and $8 for adults. Tickets must be purchased online in advance at fortscotthighschooltheatre.ludus.com. Tickets may be available at the door, but are not guaranteed. Masks a

nd social distancing are required.

All children must stay with and be accompanied by an adult as they enjoy the festivities and attendees are encouraged to join us in dressing as royalty.

Doors will open 15 minutes early.

 

The musical is directed by Theatre Director Angie Bin, Music Director Mary Jo Harper, Assistant Music Director Taylor Qualls, and Choreographer Delynn Abati.

 

For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Bin at [email protected]

or 620-719-9622.

Photos are from last year’s Royal Tea Party.

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Chocolate Crawl Feb. 13

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Chamber Announces Love Local & Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Love Local & Chocolate Crawl shopping event will take place on Saturday, February 13th. Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

Customers are invited to shop local retailers while sampling a variety of chocolate treats along the way, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions. Locations included in the event will have a Chocolate Crawl poster and red and white balloons displayed at their entrance.

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, love local and join the Chocolate Crawl on February 13th to celebrate Valentine’s Day. A list of retailers will be posted on the Fort Scott Chamber website fortscott.com.


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

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College

Mayhew The Forgotten Cemetery Virtual Lunch and Learn Event

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Fort Scott Community College houses The Gordon Parks Museum.

Celebrating Black History Month

Mayhew The Forgotten Cemetery Virtual Lunch and Learn Event

The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College will host “Mayhew The Forgotten Cemetery” a presentation and discussion by Shirley Hurd and Ann Rawlins on Friday, February 12 at 11:00 am virtual on Zoom.

Members of the community and the public are invited to attend the free Zoom online program. Registration is required.

To register for the free webinar Zoom event go to:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SO2BHwmiRme6rgfhTBffOA

Presentation Explores almost 70 years of a predominantly African-American abandoned cemetery’s history in Fort Scott, KS brought back to life with displays of artifacts, research notes, family history, maps, and aerial drone photos.

The abandoned Mayhew Cemetery was active from about 1868 -1937. The Mayhew is located in Fort Scott, KS. There are no tombstones to mark the graves of at least 176 early Fort Scott and Bourbon County citizens buried there.

A Mayhew Cemetery project fund has been established by both Shirley and Ann, in memory of the Mayhew Cemetery.

The donations will be used to build a memorial stone with all the names engraved and will be located for the public to view.

Donations can be accepted by Landmark National Bank, 2300 S. Main St. Fort Scott, KS, 66071 or online via the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce website.

For more information about the donation: Contact Ann Rawlins at the OFGS with any questions at 620-223-3300 or [email protected].

Shirley Hurd and Ann Rawlins are both members, librarians, and researchers for the Old Fort Genealogy Society in Fort Scott, KS

For more information about “Mayhew The Forgotten Cemetery” contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700 ext 5850 or visit http:www.gordonparkscenter.org/
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Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Black History Tribute at FSCC

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Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month Tribute Panel Exhibit

The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College, will host “Tribute Panel Exhibit” to celebrate Black History Month.

Gordon Parks Museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.

This consists of over 80 different posters, photos, and information of some of the great and important Black innovators and Leaders throughout history.

The exhibit also features some inspiring and moving quotes on display each day by different people.

The “Quote of the Day” provides a great opportunity to promote educational activities throughout the month to keep black history and diversity at the forefront along with encouraging opportunities to learn more.

For more information about “Black History Month Tribute Panel Exhibit” contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700 ext 5850 or visit http:www.gordonparkscenter.org/

 

 

Entertainment

Motorcycle Riders To Stop at Veterans Memorial in Fort Scott

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Photo from the Tour of Honor Facebook page.

A nation-wide group of motorcyclists is stopping at the Veteran’s Memorial on Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott when the warm weather gets here, a part of a self-directed ride to selected memorial sites across the nation.

 

“We’ll be featuring the veterans memorial at 2 Old Fort Blvd. this year — one of seven in Kansas — and you can expect riders visiting there between April 1 and October 31, usually solo but sometimes in groups of 2 or 3,” Steve Brooks, with Tour of Honor LLC, said. “They’ll be stopping there to pay respects and taking photos of their rally flag and motorcycles.”

 

The Tour of Honor Motorcycle is a self-directed ride to selected memorial sites that honor American heroes and will have approximately 1,000 riders in 2021, according to  Brooks.

 

“Fort Scott was selected by Kansas state sponsor Alexander Schmidt because of the veterans memorial there,” Brooks said. “All states have state sponsors that wish to share more of their state.”

 

“Not all riders are veterans, but all are patriots and support veterans,” he said.

“Tour of Honor is a great reason to hit the open road, honor our nation’s heroes, and contribute to a few good charities, according to the website tourofhonor.com “The event is a season-long, self-directed ride to memorials and monuments around the continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. Beginning April 1, visit as many sites as you want, with any route you choose.

2021 will have an all-new set of memorial sites to visit, with new roads and new experiences for any avid motorcyclist!”

 

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott January 29

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What’s Happening
in Fort Scott
January 29th
Weekly Edition
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TODAY ~ JANUARY 29TH “KANSAS DAY”
Patrons wearing apparel with Kansas or Sunflower will receive 10% off their Purchase!
 Participating stores will have a Kansas Day poster in their place of business.
Click HERE for a flyer of participating businesses, or see flyer below.
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GUIDED TOURS OF THE FORT DAILY, 10 AM & 1 PMThe Fort Scott National Historic Site is open daily 8 am-5 pm for touring on your own, but arrive at 10 am or 1 pm on any day and take advantage of a guided tour with a park ranger! The guided tour lasts approx. 1 hour.
1/29 – Karaoke Friday Nights at The Boiler Room Brewhaus! Experience or beginners, it does not matter! Let’s have some fun with music & drinks! Click here for their FB page.
1/29-30 – Livestock sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page.
1/30 – Real Estate & Personal Property Auction of the Roxine Poznich Trust, 10 am, 1519 E. Pine St. by Chamber member Anderson Auction Service. Click here for all the info
1/30- Pickleball from 8-10 am at Buck Run, open to anyone wanting to play! Always check the FB Group page here for any location changes or cancelations. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays
1/30 – American Legion Riders Chapter 25, meets at Memorial Hall, 10am
2/4 – Day is Done Paint Class by Happy Snappy Art & Paint Parties, 1-4pm, click here for info.
2/6 – All You Can Eat Pancakes, Silent Auction & Bake Sale, 1First Southern Baptist Church, 8am to 2pm. See flyer below for details.
Radio Auction by KOMB FM 103.9 every Thursday & Friday through February at 2 pm! Get your bid # and view the items on their website here. In addition to calling in your bid, you can also bid online this year and even “Buy it Now” ~ or bid by text to 620-724-7962.
Monday, February 1st, New Fort Scott
City Manager Jeremy Frazier takes his position!
Jeremy Frazier was selected by the Fort Scott City Commission in a unanimous vote to become the next City Manager in January 2021. Welcome!
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
  • SPIN classes now offered by Smallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tues & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
  • Total Body Fitnesswith Karen Reinbolt at Buck Run Community Center, Mon & Wed 8:15 am $20 for 8-week session.
  • Zumba with Monalynn Decker at Buck Run, Mon, Wed, Fri 6 pm, $40 for a 12-week session.
  • Indoor Fitness/Gyms at I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
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
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.
GIVE A TOAST TO THE SUNFLOWER STATE ON KANSAS DAY! #ToTheStarsKS
WELCOME TO FORT SCOTT’S NEW CITY MGR.!
FORT SCOTT CINEMA SHOWTIMES!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT BUCK RUN
PANCAKE FEED & BAKE SALE NEXT SATURDAY!
2-DAY JOB FAIR TO BE HOSTED BY TIMKEN!
JOB SEEKING IN THE FORT SCOTT AREA
YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
LOOKING FOR A JOB IN FORT SCOTT?
Give a Like to our Fort Scott Jobs FB page!
Clickherefor link.
Visit the Jobs posted by Chamber members
on our website fortscott.com!
Click here to view jobs.
See additional Job Seeker resources below!
JOB SEEKER RESOURCES
FOR CAREER SEARCHING IN THE FORT SCOTT AREA
The Chamber posts a “JOB OF THE DAY” posting on our Social Media accounts as requested by area employers or as we notice them in the newspaper and various employment websites.
           Chamber Social Media accounts
where jobs are posted:
Facebook:
o  Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce @fortscottchamber
o  Fort Scott Jobs – Fort Scott, Kansas @fortscottjobs
Instagram:
o  Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce @fortscottchamber
Twitter:
o  Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce @FSChamber
LinkedIn:
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