Category Archives: Entertainment
Night at the Museum Fundraiser July 25
Fort Scott Public Library Newsletter
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Friday Night at the Heritage Park Pavilion
The public is invited to the weekly Friday Night Free Concerts at Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main Street.
“ThisFriday’s show will start at 7 pm and features three of the regular contributors to the Chamber Of Commerce sponsored series,” Ralph Carlson, event coordinator said. ” Marilyn Adcock on vocal, guitar and autoharp. Marilyn does a mix of classic folk, gospel and traditional music. She is always a treat to have perform for us.”
” David Prickett, vocal and guitar. Dave, who traveled in his career has music from most every venue. He does classic country, gospel, hymns and traditional music.”
“The Sekanaires gospel quartet with Ray Mauck singing bass, Curtis Ramsey sings lead and tenor, Steve Bell who sings lead, harmony and occasionally plays guitar and Ralph Carlson, baritone and guitar. The quartet has existed from the early 1960s and has a mixed repertoire of gospel, hymns and folk gospel.”
“It always amazes me that we have such abundance of talent here in Fort Scott,” Carlson said.
In the event of bad weather, the concert will move to the Common Grounds Coffee shop, just a few doors down from the venue.
Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
Chamber Sponsored Downtown Meet and Greet July 2
What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce
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2019 Chamber Golf Classic 4-Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton, July 26th, Registration: 11am, Tee-Off 12pm (See flyer below)
For more information or to register, click HERE
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Google Livestream: Get Productive with Google’s Digital Tools – hosted by the Chamber of Commerce- Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main, Tuesday, July 17th from 11am-12pm TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
This workshop will be good information for literally anyone – from teachers, to business owners, to a DIY’er who likes to stay organized!
What’s to be expected:
– How Google’s office productivity tools-including Gmail, Calendar, Drive and other apps-can boost productivity – Tips and tricks for getting more out of the tools, and how to use them most efficiently. – Creative ways to accomplish a variety of tasks for your professional and personal projects in your everyday life |
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Kids Eat Free Lunch At The Keyhole, noon to 1pm, Mon.-Fri., now through July 26th!! 10th & Main St., across from the Fort Scott High School
Sack lunches will be provided to those under 18. Children check in, no need to give names, and then pick up a lunch of shelf-stable meals. Open to all kids, regardless of income; no need to reside in Fort Scott
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Hedgehog.INK will be open on Sundays and Mondays from 1:00-5:00pm starting Sunday, July 7th. The bookstore will also be open on the 4th of July holiday from 10am-4pm. During the month of July, children’s gently used books are buy 2 get 1 free. During the month of August, adult fiction gently used books will be buy 2 get 1 free
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Benefit Bass Fishing Tournaments & Raffles for Class of ’91 Grad Chad Elmer – Entry fees will go toward’s Chad’s upcoming expenses and prize money. Raffles include fishing and outdoor gear, ammo, an AR15 gun, and more! (See flyer below for complete details)
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Horticulture Services in Fort Scott – Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday. In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? Call 620-223-3720.
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July 2 |
Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet, hosted by the Chamber – La Hacienda Restaurant, 24 N. Main St.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts Quarterly Downtown Meet For more info, contact the Chamber: 620-223-3566 or email: [email protected] |
| 2 | T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am |
| 2 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 2 | Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Tuesday evenings, 8:00am – 12:00pm Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products |
| 2 | City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6-7pm |
| 3 | Summer Reading Performer: Juggler Brian Wendling – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, 10-11am |
| 3 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
| 3 | Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – at The Carriage House, 301 S. Main, 12-1pm
Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend.Cheney Witt Chapel will provide lunch at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main.Call 620-223-1186 for more info |
| 3 | Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting (public welcome) – located in the basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Ave., 12-1pm |
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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)
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| 3 | Summer Reading Program for Middle & High School Students – FS Public Library, 201 S. National, 4-6pm – Community Service |
| 3 | Uniontown’s 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration – Union State Bank in Uniontown, 204 Sherman St., 6-9:30pm Union State Bank is hosting the 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Uniontown City Park on the 3rd of July! Hot dogs, chips, and water will be served, starting at 7:00. Jump houses, selfie bar, and entertainment will make for an enjoyable evening with friends and family. Fireworks will start at dark. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the evening! |
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Fort Scott Community Fireworks Display at FSCC grounds – 2108 S. Horton
Fireworks begin at dark
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Celebrate Independence Day with the Sights & Sounds of 1840’s Military Fireworks! – FS National Historic Site
Celebrate the anniversary of American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and homemade ice cream while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 243 years. Thursday, July 4, Fort Scott National Historic Site will have artillery demonstrations twice each hour from noon until 4 pm. At 3:30 pm, we will pay tribute to the nation’s founders followed by a flag retreat at
4 pm
The celebration continues on July 6 and 7 as you discover the rich history and significance of the fort. Experience frontier cooking demonstrations, play period games, see mock artillery and weapons drills, and explore the prairie grass as the fort comes to life before your eyes
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No Chamber Coffee in observance of the 4th of July holiday
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| 4 | Horticultural services at the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday – 210 S. National, 9am-3:30pm Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday. In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? |
| 4 | 37th Annual Burke Street Parade – Starts at 10th & Burke St., 10-11am |
| 4 | Hedgehog.INK will be open during the holiday from 10am-4pm |
| 4 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | A Star is Born, or Died – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm Join Boiler Room Brewhaus on Thursday evenings from |
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NO SALE THIS WEEKEND DUE TO HOLIDAY
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!
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| 5-7 | Patriots Classic Baseball Tournament, hosted by FSHS
For more info, contact Josh Regan at: [email protected] |
| 5 | YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – Papa Don’s, 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 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavillion, 1st & Main St., 7-8pm
The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected] Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited |
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Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds
We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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Cinema Saturdays at the Gordon Parks Museum – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, 12-2pm
The Gordon Parks Museum will show the films of Gordon Parks on Saturdays this summer starting on June 8 at 12:00 p.m. in the museum on the FSCC campus. This free event will feature Mr. Parks’ films and one of Kevin Willmott’s films
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| 6 | Sally Stuckey live in concert at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National Ave., 7-8 pm Free-will donation |
| 7 | Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National, 3-5pm Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of $5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team. Pre-register at the tap room |
| 7 | Fort Scott Chamber Music Series, sponsored by BB County Arts Council and Key Charitable Trust
This concert will include flute, harp, cello, bass and voice. Soprano Vanessa Thomas (who will appear in this concert) was featured by The Kansas City Symphony last December during their series of holiday concerts Featured Musicians: Rebecca Dunnell – Flute; Jim Palmer – Harp; Vanessa Thomas – Soprano; Ben Clinesmith – Cello; Kathleen Clinesmith – Bass |
| 8 | 2019 Youth Theater Camp starts (4 weeks) – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2018 S. Horton, 9am-12pm The camp is free to all area youth ages 6 to 17 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday beginning with introductions and auditions July 8. Speaking roles are available for 26 young actors, but everyone attending the camp will be utilized. Enrollment is open by attending the first day of camp July 8. Late enrollees also will be accepted the first week of camp only A 40-minute play, “To Be A Star”, will be presented August 1st & 2nd at the Ellis Fine Arts Center. In addition to rehearsing the play, camp participants will receive instruction in theater basics and the chance to engage in theater exercises Contact Allen Twitchell at 620-218-2147 or [email protected] |
| 8 | Forget Me Not Fellowship at Integrity Home Care & Hospice- 902 S. Horton, 2-pm Forget Me Not Fellowship – Hope and Healing One Day at a Time: For more info, contact 620-223-1191 ext. 17805 (See flyer below) |
| 8 | USD-234 Board of Education Meeting – 424 S. Main St., 5:30-6:30pm |
| 9-10 | Summer Reading Program – FS Public Library, 201 S. National, 10-11am “Animal Tales” with guest Jan Hedges |
| 9 | T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am |
| 9 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 9 | Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Tuesday evenings, 8:00am – 12:00pm Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products |
| 9 | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Express Employment Professionals, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – 119 S. Main St., 5:15pm
Ceremony begins at 5:15pm, with remarks and ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be served |
| 9 | Historic Preservation Association of BB County Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., 7-8pm
Great fellowship, refreshments, and a door prize – hope you can attend! |
| 10 | Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center (2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month) – 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 |
| 10 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
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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)
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| 10 | Summer Reading Program for Middle & High School Students – FS Public Library, 201 S. National, 4-6pm – Crafts & Creative Writing |
| 11-14 | 2019 FSCC Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament
For more info, CLICK HERE or contact John Hill: [email protected] |
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Chamber Coffee – OPEN – CALL TO SCHEDULE, 8AM
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| 11 | Horticultural services at the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday – 210 S. National, 9am-3:30pm Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday. In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? |
| 11 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm |
| 11 | 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 |
| 11 | A Star is Born, or Died – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm Join Boiler Room Brewhaus on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm for karaoke fun. Cheer on your favorite local star! |
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Save the Date:
– July 12 – YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League)
– July 12 – Friday Night Concert in the Park
– July 12 & 13 – BB County ACRA/IPRA Rodeo
– July 12 thru 14 – Marmaton Massacre Festival @ Gunn Park Trails
– July 13 – Woodland Hills GC 2-Person Scramble
– July 13 – Farmers’ Market
– July 13 – Storytime at Hedgehog.INK
– July 13 – Cinema Saturdays at FSCC Gordon Parks Museum
– July 13 – Book Signing Event co-hosted by Books & Grannies and Hedgehog.INK
– July 14 – Team Trivia at Boiler Room Brewhaus
– July 17 – Google Livestream: Get Productive With Google’s Digital Tools
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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Fort Scott Fireworks July 3
Fort Scott Elk’s Club has been organizing the Independence Day Celebration for several decades for the community.
It is held on July 3 at the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
“This really is a community event and it takes local governments, local businesses, and citizens that play in the fundraising golf tournament and donate, to make it all happen,” Bill Brittain, event chairperson said. “The Elk’s is really just the conduit that brings all of this together!”
“It started in the mid-1990s when another organization organized this and they stopped doing it,” Brittain said. ” I was on the city commission and possibly mayor at the time. The city manager at that time asked if the Elk’s would take this event over and we did.”
The following is from an interview with Brittain.
Who organizes and facilitates the event?
“The Elk’s have been in charge of organizing and raising the funds for the community fireworks for around 25 years! I have been the chairperson all of that time. The Elk’s organize the fireworks with funding help from the City (of Fort Scott) and (Bourbon)County!
When will it start and end?
“It will start at around 9:15 to 9:30. We pick the time when it gets very close, to make sure it is dark! The show lasts a little over 20 minutes.”
“A couple of years ago the city asked us to move the event to July 3rd because of congestion and trash with everyone out there watching (and) shooting their own (fireworks) afterward. So it is on the 3rd.
Will personal fireworks be allowed during the event?
No.
“The city does not allow fireworks to be shot except on the 4th for
any other than this community fireworks display.”
Where is it held each year?
” They are shot off behind FSCC, back by the ball fields and people park along Horton and at the fairgrounds area. They have been shot there for as long as I can remember!”
Who will be lighting the fireworks?
“They are shot and come from J&M Fireworks which is a company that does this kind of displays.”
Tell about the Fort Scott Elks organization.
“We are very community minded and we try to do some things for Veteran’s,” Brittain said. “Some of the community events are of course the community fireworks, Christmas baskets
for deserving families, usually around 135, children’s Christmas party done by the Lady Elk’s which gives around 85 to 100 deserving children Christmas presents and a party, the children’s
fishing derby, the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner organized by Margie Schwalm and family. We host a variety of fundraisers for other groups…again we are very reliant on the community and citizens as well as our dedicated members!”
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. is a fraternal organization with a mission as stated on its’ website https://www.elks.org/who/missionStatement.cfm
“To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.”
Fort Scott Special Events June 28-30
Burke Street July 4th Americana: Parade and Food
The community of Fort Scott is once again invited to the Burke Street Parade on July 4, to commemorate Independence Day in the U.S.
The parade is organized by people who live along the street on the city’s west side.
“We invite everyone,” Margaret Humphrey, one of the event’s organizers said. “This was started 37 years ago by myself, Susan Foster and Jill Gorman. Then Theresa Bahr helped with organizing after it became a bigger event. It was small and fun and we just continued every year. The crowd size varies depending on what day the 4th is on. We have walked in rain with small crowds–but if it is lightening we cancel.”
“It is always on the 4th of July at 10 a.m. unless it falls on a Sunday,” she said
“The little kids that were in the parade initially, have their children in it,” Humphrey said. “Phil Hammons and Jill Gorman lead with patriotic songs. We started singing after the (Twin Towers during the terrorist strike in New York) fell–to promote patriotism.”
Frank Halsey is the traffic controller.
“This year Nate and Bailey Lyons will host the refreshments,” she said. “After the parade, we meet for cookies and drinks. We ask everyone to donate cookies.”
Humphrey finds someone to host with refreshments at their home each year and makes the informational fliers.
“Barb Albright now helps with distributing information,” Humphrey said.
“The best part of the event is seeing the children who have so much fun going up and down the street in their bikes, wagons, lawn mowers, with animals,” she said.
“People have asked about trucks, etc.(being in the parade) but our parade route is short and once the parade starts, in seconds children are everywhere. It is a disorganized, organized parade.”
Independence Day At FSNHS
Celebrate Independence Day with the Sights and Sounds of 1840’s Military Fireworks
FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Celebrate the anniversary of American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and homemade ice cream while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 243 years. Thursday, July 4, Fort Scott National Historic Site will have artillery demonstrations twice each hour from noon until 4 pm. At 3:30 pm, we will pay tribute to the nation’s founders followed by a flag retreat at 4 pm.
The celebration continues on July 6 and 7 as you discover the rich history and significance of the fort. Experience frontier cooking demonstrations, play period games, see mock artillery and weapons drills, and explore the prairie grass as the fort comes to life before your eyes.
Thursday, July 4
12:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
12:30 pm – Homemade Ice Cream
1:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:30 pm – Tribute to the Founders
4:00 pm – Artillery Salute and Flag Retreat
Saturday, July 6
10:00 am – Prairie Walk
12:00 pm – An Arm and a Leg: 1840s Medical Program
1:00-3:00 pm – Let the Games Begin-Historic Games station
3:00-4:30 pm – Going Green: Historic Gardens station
4:00 – Flag Retreat
Sunday July 7
11:00 am – Guided Tour of the Fort
12:00 pm – A Hearty Grip
1:00 pm – Guided Tour
2:00 pm – Democracy Run Wild
3:00 pm – The Price of War
4:00 pm – Flag Retreat
Visitors and local residents are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.
To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.
Fort Scott National Historic Site is a fee free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation. A walk through the fort reveals the significant role it played in the opening of the West, as well as, the Civil War and the strife in the State of Kansas that preceded it. For more information about Fort Scott National Historic Site, please call the park at 620-223-0310, visit us at www.nps.gov/fosc, on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS, Twitter www.twitter.com/FortScottNPS, and Instagram www.instagram.com/fortscottnps
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 419 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.
Chamber Coffee: Integrity Home Care and Hospice
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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LibraryCon Coming July 20: Creative People Needed
“Fort Scott Public Library seeks creative people and fans of all sorts to appear as guests at our first LibraryCon Community Event,” said Valetta Cannon, Fort Scott Public Library Youth Librarian, and Assistant Director.
“We are hoping to have a few people give talks or workshops on such things as costume design, DIY props, speaking in an accent or getting into character, or the like,” she said. ” Also welcome are book talks on favorite books within one or more genres, readings from original works, and displays of art or writings by a local artist or author.
“Love books or a favorite show, movie, series, or entertainment genre? Lead a trivia session covering your area(s) of expertise.”
Family-friendly ideas, decorations, costumes, and other contributions are welcome!
The free event will take place on July 20, 10 am – 2 pm, all throughout the library, and is for all ages.
Volunteers are welcome to stay for as little as a half hour or as much as the whole four hours, depending on their activity, availability, and preference.
Letters stating hours served will be provided upon request.
Contact Valetta Cannon at (620)223-2882, email her at [email protected], or visit in person at the library if interested in being part of this event.