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Trivia Night at Brewhaus Jan. 26

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Trivia Night Fundraiser, hosted by Smallville Crossfit
Join us at Boiler Room Brewhaus for a night of Trivia Fun!!
Join Smallville Crossfit this Saturday, Jan. 26th at 6 pm at the Boiler Room Brewhaus,
10 S. National Ave. in Fort Scott.
We are raising money for our “Dancing With Our Stars 2019” charity performance. Our charity is Fort Scott High School Clothes Closet and Food Pantry.
If you’re a fan of “FRIENDS” or “THE OFFICE”, then this night is for you. Get your team of
4-6 people together ($50/per team at the door) for a night of trivia fun. Even if you aren’t a trivia buff, you can still have some fun, and donate to our cause! You can bring your own snacks or order in to be delivered to the brewhaus. Family environment, kids welcome. Must be 21 to drink.
Contact Lindsay Watts at 620-719-9602 for more info.
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Dancing With Our Stars Feb. 9

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9th Annual Dancing With Our Stars 2019 – Totally 80’s Edition
Tickets on Sale Now!!
Save the Date for Rotary’s
2019 Dancing With Our Stars ~
TOTALLY 80’S EDITION!
Join us on Saturday, February 9th at 7pm for the
9th Annual Event, at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St.
Dancing entries of 2-9 participants each (couples, trios, teams, etc.) select a song of their choice to reflect the 80’s theme, select a charity they wish to dance for, and compete by raising the most dollars for their charity prior to the event and during intermission of the event when attendees vote for their favorite dance entry by voting with their dollars. The winning team will take home a trophy and a cash prize for their charity of choice. Additional awards include most entertaining and best technical performance.
Tickets are $15 for VIP seats and $10 for General Admission. All seats are reserved. Purchase your tickets now at the Chamber of Commerce,
231 E. Wall St.
For more information, contact Janet Braun at
(620) 224-6856 or email: [email protected]
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Young Adult Fantasy Author to Speak at FSHS and Hedgehog.INK

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ELANA MUGDAN, FIVE-STAR INDIE AUTHOR, TO APPEAR AT

FORT SCOTT’S NEW BOOKSTORE, HEDGEHOG.INK

~ BOOK SIGNING and AUTHOR TALK ~

ELANA A. MUGDAN’s debut novel, DRAGON SPEAKER, was released in North America on October 15, 2018.

At 4:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 Ms. Mugdan will appear at Fort Scott’s new bookstore, Hedgehog.INK, at 16 S. Main Street. She will be hosting an Author Talk with a Q&A session, and signing copies of her book.

Dragon Speaker is the first in a cycle of five novels in Mugdan’s Shadow War Saga. The series is in the popular Young Adult Fantasy genre. After having been published in 2016 by Pen Works Media in England, the book was accepted as an outstanding independent work by DartFrog Books, a leading sponsor of indie authors and booksellers.

Dragon Speaker is one of a select group of novels placed in 50 brick-and-mortar stores across the nation that have partnered with DartFrog Books to showcase and promote exceptional talent. Chanticleer Book Reviews raves: “High fantasy that hits all the marks … fantasy — adventure — coming of age. It’s all here in Elana Mugdan’s Dragon Speaker!” Reader’s Favorite adds: “A fresh premise to the classic dragon theme.”

Everyone knows this story: an unlikely young hero is chosen by divine providence to save the world from a terrible evil. Except Keriya Nameless is crippled, without the power to wield magic in a world where everyone else can. The god who chose her is a mysterious dragon with a knack for exploiting loopholes in the rules of the Allentrian universe. Oh — and that terrible evil the world needs to be saved from? Maybe it’s not quite as evil as everyone says.

Mugdan is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter. In 2010 she wrote, directed, and produced her first professional feature-length film, Director’s Cut. It was an official selection at fourteen film festivals in the U.S. and abroad, earning widespread acclaim and winning major awards at four of them, including the Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award at the prestigious Boston International Film Festival in April, 2011. The picture received distribution by Digital Magic Entertainment in 2012 under the title Let’s Make a Movie.

Mugdan is a New York City native who lives a quiet but eccentric life with her pet snake, Medusa. She brings an authentic air to her book signing events and readings by appearing in full Allentrian costume, and encourages attendees to come dressed in their own favorite costumes as well.

Earlier the same day, Mugdan will be speaking to students at Fort Scott High School. She will talk about writing as a career, and discussing today’s publishing industry. She will describe the challenges and rewards of a creative life.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

The Prairie Troubadour Feb. 22-23

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The Troubadour is ready to croon!  Program details and registration now available for our 4th annual Symposium.

Restore your weary soul with a much-needed weekend of mirth and friendship during the doldrums of the year.At a glance:

  • Dates are Feb. 22nd (evening) & 23rd (full day), 2019
  • This year’s theme is Reason for Faith: Reflections on Particles and the Paraclete.  Discussions will range from evolution and the New Atheists to the role of science in education and the work of Fr. Stanley Jaki.
  • Dale Ahlquist, David Whalen, Stacy Trasancos, William Fahey and Kevin O’Brien fill-out yet another all-star cast of presenters.
  • A slightly less frenetic schedule this year allowing for more time to catch up with friends and browse 8th Day Books’ magnificent mobile bookstore.
  • A great opportunity to get to know the students, faculty and growing community of Saint Martin’s Academy with an update on our inaugural year.
Click here for full details and to register.
NOTE: EARLY BIRD pricing runs through February 10th only.
Entertainment

New Years Eve Party at The River Room

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The Buffalo Grill was purchased in May 2018 by Al Niece, the River Room Event Venue is located on the second floor.

New Year’s Eve at the River Room Event Venue consists of a cocktail party, catered dinner and live music with dancing.

The cocktail party with live music by The Gary Thompson Trio is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

The dinner, catered by Crooner’s Lounge with live music by the Gary Thompson Trio from is from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.

There will be a live concert and dancing with MultiPhonic  from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Tickets are $50.00  per person which includes dinner, live music and a champagne toast at midnight.

Seating Arrangements will be at tables accommodating eight people per table.

For more information or to purchase tickets call 620) 224-9787.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Sock Hop at the Brewhaus For New Years Eve

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A vintage photo of The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2. S. National. It was once the home of the Downtowner Motel.

The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National, is having a sock hop to bring in the new year.

The New Years Eve Party, December 31, starts and 8 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.

“People can dress in 50s style, it’s optional, but more fun,” Barbara Ritter, who along with husband Bryan, are the owners.

“We are having a food share, where everyone brings something,” she said.

“People will have to pay for the drinks,” Barbara said. “But the food portion is free.  Free soft drinks for designated drivers”.

Be prepared to do the Hoola Hoop and the Limbo, both 1950s favorites, Ritter said, with a smile.

For more information, contact the brewhaus at 620-644-5032.

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Chamber Happenings Dec. 21

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SEK Inc. is seeking an Administrator to oversee their regional organization. The candidate can work remotely or from home from any Southeast Kansas location. See flyer below for more information
21-22
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!
21-23
No Humbugs Allowed – Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley – Enjoy the Christmas Lights in Fort Scott aboard Dolly the Trolley! Have some hot cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace! Sing Christmas Carols and be entertained by the Fort Scott High School Thespians!

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids under 12. Tickets are available at Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St., or call 620-670-2750 for more information
21 Friday Night Concerts presents “An EastSide Christmas” – Common Grounds Coffee, 116 S. Main St., 7pm. The EastSiders Band will feature live acoustic Christmas music
22-23 KS Rocks Recreation Park Closed for Christmas
22 Ugly Sweater Party – Sharky’s Pub & Grub,               16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, 9pm-1am

Live music by SEKB Entertainment, $3 Lite pints
24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Community Christian Church – 1919 S. Horton, 5:30pm-7pm

Cookies and warm beverages at 5:30pm, service begins at 6pm. Don’t forget to take your family photo in front of the tree!
24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at First United Methodist Church – 301 S. National Ave., 7pm. All are welcome
25-26
(Cancelled for Christmas Day) Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
25 The Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center will be closed in observance of Christmas. Regular winter hours are 8:30-4:30 daily
25
Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
25
(No meeting this week) T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
26 Eat Smart, Move More class – Fort Scott Professional Building (formerly Newman Young Clinic), each Wednesday starting Dec. 19th and running until January 16th, 2019

Learn skills and strategies to feed your family nutritious meals on a limited budget and improve your overall health. Learn how to change behaviors that place you at risk for becoming overweight, and the diseases associated with being overweight. There will be delicious recipes to sample and gifts at the end of the program. FREE

Contact Malynda Payne, K-State Research and Extendion Nutrition Assistant at:  [email protected]
26 (No Bingo this week) Breakfast Bingo at BRCC,     735 Scott Ave., 9-10am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Staff provides bingo cards, the caller, & coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission
26
(No meeting this week) Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
26
(Program cancelled today) Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,         2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
26
TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
27
No weekly Chamber Coffee this week. Merry Christmas!
27
Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
27
(No games this week) 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
28-29
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!
31 New Year’s Eve at Boiler Room Brewhaus –                 2 S. National Ave., Fort Scott

See flyer below for more info
31 New Year’s Eve Party at the River Room – 3 W. Oak, Fort Scott, 6pm-1am

See flyer below for more info
Jan. 1-2
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,                        201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
1 FSMS Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser – 1810 S. Main St., every 1st Tuesday of the month while school is in session. Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime that day, and be sure to use the FSMS voucher
1
The Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center will be closed today in observance of New Year’s Day. Regular winter hours are 8:30-4:30 daily
1
Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
1
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,       3-4pm
1 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm
2
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,                   308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
2
Eat Smart, Move More class – Fort Scott Professional Building (formerly Newman Young Clinic), each Wednesday starting Dec. 19th and running until January 16th, 2019

Learn skills and strategies to feed your family nutritious meals on a limited budget and improve your overall health. Learn how to change behaviors that place you at risk for becoming overweight, and the diseases associated with being overweight. There will be delicious recipes to sample and gifts at the end of the program. FREE

Contact Malynda Payne, K-State Research and Extendion Nutrition Assistant at:  [email protected]
2 Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – Carriage House, 301 S. Main St.

First Wednesday of each month at noon. Free lunch provided. Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend. Call 620-223-1186 for more info
3
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 the Chamber Board

Location: 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott
3
Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
3
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
Save the Date:
– January 4 – Eat Smart, Live Strong event
– January 5 – YPL First Friday Luncheon
– January 11-12 – State Debate Tournament
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New Years Eve Party At River Room

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Crooners & 56J Productions are Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at The River Room!
Come celebrate with us on Monday, December 31st, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the
historic River Room
3 W. Oak, Fort Scott
Please join us for a festive evening as we ring in the New Year. Tickets are $50 per person in advance, $75 after December 15th. Price includes dinner, live entertainment, and a champagne toast at midnight!
Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce What’s Happening

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What’s Happening

December 14, 2018

New Member Welcome to Linda Wilson of Paint Creek Realty! begin a career in real estate in 2005 and recently started her own broker-owned business. Her motto is “Helping Dreams Become Reality” and she specializes in agriculture listings but also sells residential and commercial. Welcome, Linda, as a new member of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce! Check out her listing on our website by clicking here.
See flyer below for more info
SEK Inc. is seeking an Administrator to oversee their regional organization. The candidate can work remotely or from home from any Southeast Kansas location. See flyer below for more information
14-15
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!
14-15 A 21st Century Christmas Carol Presented by FSHS Thespians – FSHS Auditorium

3 shows: Dec. 14th, 7pm. Dec. 15th, 2pm & 7pm

Tickets are $5 at FSHS Office and Common Grounds Coffee, 116 S. Main St. Also available at the door
14-16
No Humbugs Allowed – Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley – Enjoy the Christmas Lights in Fort Scott aboard Dolly the Trolley! Have some hot cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace! Sing Christmas Carols and be entertained by the Fort Scott High School Thespians!

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids under 12. Tickets are available at Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott – or call 620-670-2750 for more information
14 Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall, 301 S. National Ave., 11:30am-1pm

The Appalachia Service Project mission team will sponsor the December 14, 2018 Friendship Soup Lunch at First United Methodist Church, 301 S. National. Serving is between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Chili, a variety of soups, desserts, and a drink will be served for a free will donation. All are welcome!

Contact Marla Gorman: 620-223-1950 for info
14 Bourbon County CASA Christmas Celebration Fundraiser – at the CD Sample home, 812 S. National Ave., Fort Scott, 7pm-9pm

See flyer below for more info
15 Children’s Story Time followed by decorating sugar cookies with Rob Shaw at Hedgehog.INK – 10:30 am, 16 S. Main St.

See flyer below for details
15 Meet the artist Tony Fornelli, woodcarver at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 3pm

Tony will discuss and demonstrate his work with a Q&A session

See flyer below for details
15 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides: 3-7 pm – Carriage will leave from the City parking lot just north of Cheney-Witt, go north on Main, then over to National and back to 3rd Street. Adults: $3, Children: $1

The 4-H Junior Leaders will be offering hot chocolate for a free-will donation. Many retailers will also be open late, so after your carriage ride you can get a little holiday shopping done!
15 YPL (Young Professionals League) Christmas Party – The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 10 S. National Ave.,      7-9pm

Bring a treat/appetizer to share and be prepared for fun games! Partners, friends and guests are welcome to attend
16 Open House – 924 S. National Ave., Fort Scott. Come see this fabulous home in person. Check out these two links to see videos of the property: https://youtu.be/GNXay5NtK4Y and
https://youtu.be/MYWr5BnrP2Q
17 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s Pizza, 12pm-1pm
17 4th Annual Library Christmas Party – 201 S. National Ave., 4pm-5:30 pm

Activities for teens will be held upstairs, while games and crafts for children will be downstairs after group stories. Children and teens of all ages are welcome, but first grade and below must be accompanied by an adult at all times

The party will run from 4 – 5:30 p.m. and registration will open at 3:45
Enjoy holiday stories, songs, activities, snacks, crafts, and prizes, free
Volunteers are needed to help supervise the activities. Please contact youth librarian Valetta Cannon at [email protected], fill out a donation form at the library, or call 223-2882 if you would like to help. Happy holidays from Fort Scott Public Library!
17
FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2018 S. Horton, 5:30pm-6:30pm
18-19
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
18
Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
18 Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton St., 2pm-4pm

Residents and the public are invited the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St.
18
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
18 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6pm-7pm
19
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308                S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
19
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
19
TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
20
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 City Hall

Location: 123 S. Main St., Fort Scott
20
Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
20
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
21-22
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!
21-23
No Humbugs Allowed – Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley – Enjoy the Christmas Lights in Fort Scott aboard Dolly the Trolley! Have some hot cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace! Sing Christmas Carols and be entertained by the Fort Scott High School Thespians!

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids under 12. Tickets are available at Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott – or call 620-670-2750 for more information
22-23 KS Rocks Recreation Park Closed for Christmas
22 Ugly Sweater Party – Sharky’s Pub & Grub, 16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, 9pm-1am

Live music by SEKB Entertainment, $3 Lite pints
24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Community Christian Church – 1919 S. Horton, 5:30pm-7pm

Cookies and warm beverages at 5:30pm, service begins at 6pm. Don’t forget to take your family photo in front of the tree!
24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at First United Methodist Church – 301 S. National Ave., 7pm. All are welcome
25-26
(Cancelled for Christmas Day) Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
25
Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
25
(No meeting this week) T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
26 (No Bingo this week) Breakfast Bingo at BRCC, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Staff provides bingo cards, the caller, & coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission
26
(No meeting this week) Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
26
(Program cancelled today) Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
26
TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
27
No weekly Chamber Coffee this week. Merry Christmas!
27
Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
27
(No games this week) 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
Save the Date:
– December 31 – New Year’s Eve Party at The River Room
– January 1st – FSMS Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser
– January 4 – YPL First Friday Luncheon
Click here for full events listing on our website.