On July 3, Brian Wendling, juggler, will perform from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
All ages are welcome, and is free.
Category Archives: Entertainment
Friday Night Free Concert: Mound City Trio
The Friday Night Free Concert is at 7 p.m. each Friday evening at Heritage Park, First and Main Streets.
“This week’s show will feature a trio from Mound City,” Ralph Carlson, event organizer, said. “The trio features Tammie Snyder assistant pastor of the Mound City Christian Church. Tammie is the lead singer, Rob Hunt is vocal and keyboard, and Jamie Miller is percussion.”
“The group plays regularly at the Mound City Christian Church and other venues,” Carlson said. “Their music includesGospell, hymns, traditional music and classic rock. The group does most of their own special arrangements. I have heard their recording and am particularly impressed by the musical talent, the arrangements and the sincerity of their musical presentations.”
In the event of foul weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.
“Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited,” he said.
Fort Scott Chamber Music Premier June 27
What’s Happening In Fort Scott June 21
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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
For more information or to register, click HERE
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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 is now open on Sundays from 1:00-5:00pm! Make sure to check out the gardening books on the sale rack in the front of the store – These books are FREE, for a donation to Fort Scott High School Thespians. Funds raised will help send students to the international competition in late June
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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
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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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| 21-23 | Midwest Nationals Baseball Tournament – LaRoche Complex, Dave Regan Stadium
For complete details, visit: https://www.tourneymachine.com/Public/Results/Tournament.aspx?IDTournament=h201811050447401285d27edd5b27742 |
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Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Community Christian Church – 1919
S. Horton, 9am-1pm
Please call 620-223-5946 to schedule an appointment (see flyer below)
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| 21 | Art Walk hosted by the Bourbon County Arts Council – Liberty Theatre Patio, 113 S. Main St., 5-8pm Join us for an Art Walk hosted by the Bourbon County Arts Council! If interested in being a vendor contact Debbie Anderson Visit the BCAC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Bourbon-County-Arts-Council-501555123229545/ |
| 21 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – This week’s concert will be moved to the First Southern Baptist Church at 1818 S. Main St.
The International Music Day 2019 is a day celebrating music all over the world. Celebrated yearly on this day, it is a time to enjoy music of all kinds and a chance for community to come together with a common love for music. This is our 1st annual International Music Day Concert event. Featured musicians are: The Hemphill Family Band, The Prairie Sunflower Strings, and Ryan & Amber Goodbody 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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Flicks on the Bricks – sponsored by FS Fire Department & FS Police Department – Skubitz Plaza, 100 Old Fort Blvd., movie starts at sundown
This month’s flick: Planes: Fire & Rescue
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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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| 22 | Children’s Miracle Network Kids Carnival – Walmart parking lot, 10am-2pm (See flyer below for more info) |
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Fresh peaches coming to Tractor Supply Company – 2420 S. Main St., 11:30am-1pm
Peaches are $27 for a 1/4 bushel box (approx. 12.5 lb.) or $45 for a 1/2 bushel box (approx. 25 lb.).
Reserve your fruit at https://freshfarmsusa.com/ or purchase at the truck! (There is a $4 fee to purchase at the truck)
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| 22 | Fort Games at Smallville CrossFit – 13 S. National Ave., 1-4 pm
2019 Fort Games is back for the 3rd year! Fort Games is a same-sex partner fitness competition For full details, visit Smallville’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/330767534234517/ |
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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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| 22 | Wade Brown performs live at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm
Tickets are $10, available at the Brewery, 10 S. National, or the Visitors Center/Chamber, 231 E. Wall St. (See flyer below) Visit Boiler Room’s website: http://www.boilerroombrewhaus.com |
| 22 | BCAC Concert on the Patio: Whiskey Raccoons – Liberty Theatre Patio, 113 S. Main St., 8-10pm Bourbon County Arts Council presents WHISKEY RACCOONS; part of the BCAC Concert Series on the Patio (See flyer below) Tickets $10 BCAC members, $15 non-members. Contact Teri Floyd at Watch a Whiskey Raccoons video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=F7cQtDXYoeo |
| 23 | Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National, 3-5pm
Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of 8 teams, maximum of 5 members on a team) $5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team. Pre-register at the tap room |
| 24 | Summer Reading Alien Parties – FS Public Library, 201 S. National, 2:30-4pm |
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Summer Reading Program: Space Travel & Engineering – FS Public Library,
201 S. National, 10am-12pm
With guest Professor Heather Davis
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| 25 | T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm |
| 25 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 25 | Trinity Lutheran Church VBS – 2824 S. Horton, 1-3:30pm
Join us at Trinity Lutheran for a 2 day VBS!!! June 25 & 27, 1:00-3:30. Snack provided. VBS Fellowship June 30 following 9:00am service; VBS offerering goes to Care To Share. Please call 620-223-3596 to register. Limited to 50 kids |
| 25 | 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 |
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Author Talk and Book-Signing at Hedgehog.INK!
Meet and greet author Ronda Hassig. She will be discussing her book titled “The Greatest Test of Courage”, which follows Edward Mack during World War II. Stationed in the Philippines, his life changed forever on December 7, 1941. Learn about Edward Mack’s story and how his ring found in California in 2007, prompted the writing of his story There will be an author talk, Q & A and book-signing in her home at 512
S. Judson (former home of Ken and Charlotte Lunt) (See flyer below)
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| 26 | Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month – 735 Scott Ave.
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. (Free) |
| 26 | 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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Summer Reading Program for Middle & High School Students – FS Public Library, 201 S. National, 4-6pm – Book Club
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Integrity Home Health & Hospice, co-hosted by Integrity’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team
For more on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, click HERE
There will be a bake sale during the Chamber Coffee
Location: 902 S. Horton
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Krista Harding provides horticulture 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? Call 620-223-3720 (See flyer below)
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| 27 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm |
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Trinity Lutheran Church VBS – 2824 S. Horton, 1-3:30pm
Join us at Trinity Lutheran for a 2 day VBS!!! June 25 & 27, 1:00-3:30. Snack provided.
VBS Fellowship June 30 following 9:00am service; VBS offerering goes to Care To Share. Please call 620-223-3596 to register. Limited to 50 kids
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| 27 | 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 |
| 27 | A Star is Born, or Died – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm
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Fort Scott Chamber Music Series, sponsored by BB County Arts Council and Key Charitable Trust – Fort Scott High School, 1005 S. Main St., 7-9pm
This concert will showcase the restoration of the Steinway Grand Piano, played by competition winning pianist, Baolong Zhang
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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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| 28-30 | Midwest Nationals Baseball Tournament – La Roche Complex, 4805 Campbell Dr. |
| 28 | 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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| 29 | Paint and Sip at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Class size is limited to 30 painters – Reserve your seat by going to the Brewhaus and paying Barbara $25, or go to Brewhaus’ Facebook page, post your RSVP, and a PayPal request will be sent to you for $25 |
| 29 | 80’s Party at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., 8-11pm
DJ RAY RAY will be on the Patio playing your favorite 80’s music. Dress to impress, there will be a prize for the most authentic outfit. Ladies get your hairspray, men find your parachute pants and “Miami Vice” jackets. Some of your 80’s favorite cocktails; B-52’s, Slippery Nipples, Alabama Slammer’s and Blue Lagoons will be served all night long. The party starts at 8pm, June 29th , on the Holmtown Pub Patio! |
| 30 | Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National, 3-5pm
Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of 8 teams, maximum of 5 members on a team) $5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team. Pre-register at the tap room |
| 30 | Bronson Independence Day Celebration – Bronson Baseball Park, 7:30-10:00pm Starting at 7:30 pm there will be free ice cream & cake, with the fireworks starting at dark. Bring your lawn chairs! Donations appreciated but not required |
| 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 & Greets at a different location for Downtown business owners or representatives, or anyone in the community with an interest in Downtown to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to Downtown, and to stay current on new happenings |
| 2 | T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm |
| 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, |
| 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! |
| 4 | No Chamber Coffee in observance of the 4th of July holiday |
| 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? Call 620-223-3720 |
| 4 | 37th Annual Burke Street Parade – Starts at 10th & Burke St., 10-11am |
| 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
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Save the Date:
– July 5 – Patriots Classic Baseball Tournament hosted by FSHS
– July 5 – YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League
– July 5 – Friday Night Concert in the Park
– July 6 – Farmers’ Market
– July 6 – Cinema Saturdays at Gordon Parks Museum
– July 7 – Team Trivia at Boiler Room Brewhaus
– July 7 – Fort Scott Chamber Music Series Concert
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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Art Walk: Downtown This Evening
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Fort Scott Actors In Pittsburg Community Theater This Evening
The Fort Scott community is invited to experience “We Are Monsters” at 6 pm and 8 pm this evening at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center.
“I am the music director of this 2-week summer theater camp and we have several Fort Scott kidlets performing, including Abel Chaplin, Mila Newman, Chrislen Newman, Analeise Rupprecht, and Emma Bin,” Mary Jo Harper, said. “Our kids are rocking it!”
“Each summer for many years, PCT has supported Jr. Starz, an intensive, two-week children’s theatre workshop that culminates in a free performance for the community,” according to the Pittsburg Community Theatre Facebook page.
The workshop dates were June 10-21 and the show date: June 21
Session 1 – 8 a.m. to noon (show is June 21 at 6 p.m.)
Session 2 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (show is June 21 at 8 p.m.)
Fort Scott Special Events June 21-23
Chamber Coffee Downtown June 20
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:
Bourbon County Garden Club
Location:
Heritage Park Pavillion, 1st & Main
(in the event of inclement weather, the Coffee will be moved to Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main)
Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
Visit the Garden Club’s Facebook page by clicking HERE.
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:
June 27 – Integrity Home Health/Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team
July 4 – No Coffee Program due to holiday
July 11 – Open – Call to schedule
July 18 – Bourbon County Fair
Fort Scott Chamber Music Series Starts
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Kansas Notable 2019 Books
The State Library of Kansas Announces the 2019 Kansas Notable Books 15 books celebrating Kansas cultural heritage
Topeka, KS – State Librarian Eric Norris announced today the 14th annual selection of Kansas Notable Books. The fifteen books feature quality titles with wide public appeal, either written by a Kansan or about a Kansas related topic.
“I am proud to present the 2019 Kansas Notable Book list. Choosing only 15 books is no easy task,” said Eric Norris, State Librarian. “The selection committee began with a pool of nearly 100 submitted titles and worked diligently to identify the year’s best works by Kansas authors and illustrators, as well as those works that highlight our history and heritage. Kansans are encouraged to visit their local public library and celebrate the artists and the artistry of Kansas.”
Kansas Notable Books is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book, a program of the State Library. The Kansas Center for the Book is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Throughout the award year, the State Library promotes and encourages the promotion of all titles on this year’s list at literary events, and among librarians and booksellers.
An awards ceremony will be held at the Kansas Book Festival, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the State Capitol to recognize the talented Notable Book authors. The public is invited.
For more information about Kansas Notable Books, call 785-296-3296, visit kslib.info/notablebooks or email [email protected] .
2019 Kansas Notable Books
American Heart by Laura Moriarty (Lawrence), HarperTeen
Buried in the Suburbs by Jamie Lynn Heller (Lenexa), Woodley Press
Brown Enough: A Tale of a Mixed-Race Baseball Team Summer of ’56 by Ken Ohm (Topeka), CreateSpace
The Deepest Roots by Miranda Asebedo (Manhattan), HarperTeen
The Diaries of Reuben Smith, Kansas Settler and Civil War Soldier edited by Lana Wirt Myers (Newton), University Press of Kansas
A Girl Stands at the Door: The Generation of Young Women Who Desegregated America’s Schools by Rachel Devlin (Brooklyn, NY), Basic Books
Eisenhower: Becoming the Leader of the Free World by Louis Galambos (Baltimore, MD), Johns Hopkins University Press
Elevations: A Personal Exploration of the Arkansas River by Max McCoy (Emporia), University Press of Kansas
Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh (Wichita), Scribner
Night Out by Daniel Miyares (Lenexa), Schwartz & Wade Books
No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas by C.J. Janovy (Kansas City, MO), University Press of Kansas
No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden (New York, NY), illustrations by Don Tate (Austin, TX), Knopf Books for Young Readers
The Pastor Wears a Skirt: Stories of Gender and Ministry by Dorothy Nickel Friesen (Newton), Wipf and Stock Publishers
The Saint of Wolves and Butchers by Alex Grecian (Topeka), G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Seafire by Natalie C. Parker (Lawrence), Razorbill
The State Library of Kansas – To learn more, visit kslib.info.
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Cindy Roupe
Kansas Notable Books Coordinator
State Library of Kansas
300 SW 10th Ave Rm 312-N
Topeka KS 66612
Friday Night Concert: First Southern Baptist Church
The Friday Night Free Concert in the Park series is sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
The concert this Friday will be moved to the First Southern Baptist Church on South Main Street at 7 p.m.
Featured musicians are The Hemphill Family Band, The Prairie Sunflower Strings and Ryan and Amber Goodbody.
“I am particularly happy to have this lineup of talent,” said Ralph Carlson, event coordinator. “This is a special performance that you should not miss.”
The International Music Day 2019 is a celebration of music all over the world, Carlson said.
“Celebrated yearly on this day, it is a time to enjoy music of all kinds and a chance for community to come together with a common love for music,” he said. “This is our First Annual International Music Day Concert event.
Meet The Author: Ronda Hassig, June 25
Join Hedgehog.INK!
for an Author-talk and Book-signing
with Ronda Hassig
June 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in her home at 512 S. Judson,
(former home of Ken and Charolette Lunt)
Ronda Hassig is a retired middle school librarian and author. She is a 5th generation Kansan born and raised in Lawrence. She has always loved history and she and her husband Rob have traveled the world collecting artifacts from the Civil War, Civil Rights, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Cold War.
Ronda has a passion for primary sources and uses them in all of her books.
Ronda and her husband have recently moved to Fort Scott.
The Greatest Test of Courage follows Edward Mack during World War II. Stationed in the Philippines, his life changed forever on December 7, 1941.
Learn about Edward Mack’s story and how his ring found in California in 2007, prompted the writing of his story.