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Free Christmas Events: Fort Scott Recreation Commission

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The Fort Scott Recreation Commission (FSRC) has several Christmas events planned for the community.

From Dec. 1-18 Buck Run Community Center (BRCC), 735 State St., will house a special mailbox that will allow letters to be sent directly to the North Pole.

Letters need to have a return address so Santa can respond. The mailbox is located in the lobby of BRCC. This is a free program.

Also, beginning Dec. 1 the FSRC will take registrations for Mr. or Mrs. Santa Claus to call the boys and girls of Fort Scott to talk  about their pets, siblings, chores, wish list and whether they have been naughty or nice.

Call 223-0386 or stop by the BRCC. This is free.

The City of Fort Scott is sponsoring Christmas in the Park on Dec. 1 at Gunn Park on Park Avenue, from 5-8 p.m.

Event parking is at the old Newman Young Clinic and the Fort Scott Nursing Department parking lot on Burke Street. Visitors will be picked up and transported to the park.

This free event features hot chocolate, decorating cookies, chili, visiting Santa, live music and a hayride.

The big rock shelter house at Gunn Park is lit by Christmas lights as part of Christmas in the Park in 2017.

Stop by to get free hot chocolate provided by the FSRC before you find a favorite spot for the Christmas parade on Main Street, on Tuesday,  Dec. 4. They will be located in front of J & W Sports Shop, 20 N. Main Street.

Band members march in this 2014 photo of the Fort Scott Christmas Parade.

On Dec. 8 there will be a Santa’s Workshop at BRCC from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at BRCC. This is a craft program for pre-schoolers through 5th-grade children. Snacks and drinks are provided. Pre-register by Dec. 6 to allow for adequate supplies. A $1 registration fee will be charged for each participant. Fort Scott Middle School Pride helps with this event.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, is the Secret Santa Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BRCC. All proceeds from the event benefits the Adopt-A-Family Program during the 2018 Christmas Season.

To donate items for this sale, contact the staff at 223-0386 or bring to BRCC.

The center is sponsoring a snow sculpture contest this winter, and the area has had many falls of snow recently to help with the creativity.

Build a snowman, sculpture or another creation, get a photo developed and bring to the BRCC by March 15, when the contest ends.

Prizes will be awarded the top three winners and individuals may enter as many times as they like.

Pictures will be judged during the spring break.

 

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

Santa’s Workshop at FSCC Dec. 1

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Come join us at Santa’s Workshop on December 1 from
8-11 am to meet the Jolly Old Saint Nick and enjoy a great time of breakfast, prizes, games, letters to Santa, coloring and much more!
We encourage everyone to bring their children and have a wonderful jolly time at Santa’s Workshop!!
This event will be held at Bailey Hall on
Fort Scott Community College Campus
2108 S. Horton
Tickets available at the door for $2 per person or
$10 for a family of 5 or more
For more information about the event,
contact Matt Glades at [email protected]
or 620-223-2700 ext. 3520
Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Music Concert Dec. 6

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FSCC Music Department to Ignite Christmas Spirit in Highly Anticipated Concert

Back by popular demand, the Fort Scott Community College Band, Percussion Ensemble and Choir will present their annual Christmas show “A Christmas Tableau.”

The free concert will take place on Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 pm in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.

“This concert was very well received by the community last year, so we in the music department made it a priority to take it to the next level and provide the community with an even bigger concert this year,” said FSCC Music Director Seth Ernst. “This year’s concert will feature a wide array of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, film score and contemporary choral.” Be sure to bring all of your family and friends and enjoy an evening of superb music that is sure to ignite your Christmas spirit!

For concert information, contact Seth Ernst at 620-223-2700, ext. 3058.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Johnson’s Provide Winter Wonderland For The Community

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Rudolph is played by Tommy Johnson and Santa is played by Shannon Johnson. Courtesy photos.

The lights from a local family’s Christmas display just might be able to be seen from space. The yard is loaded with lights and displays to entertain the community, and Santa will be there Dec. 8 for those who want a photo opportunity.

The home of Shannon and Tommy Johnson at 753 S. Clark has been transformed into a winter wonderland since 2009.

“Every year we just grow more,” Shannon said.  “We offer pictures with Santa and also do a huge Halloween display with a haunted house.”

The Johnson home is located east of Hwy. 69. Go east on Third Street, then turn south on Clark.

“We light up every night from 5 p.m. to 9:30 or 10.00 p.m.” Shannon said.

“It roughly takes two weeks to do (the decorating) inside and out,” Shannon said. “We will have them lit until around Jan 3rd or so.”

A free will donation will be accepted to help with costs and lighting for upcoming years, Shannon said.

“We also will have Santa here on the December 8th for picture taking, Shannon said. “Popcorn cookies will be served and  people can walk through the winter wonderland.”

  “We enjoy doing it for the community,” Shannon said.

The Johnson’s also decorated their home for Halloween and had over 1,000 visitors, Shannon said.

Bourbon County, Entertainment

Bad Art Good People Auction Tonight

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Bourbon County Arts Council members Deb Halsey and Elaine Buerge welcomed guests of the Chamber coffee Nov. 15.

The Bad Art by Good People 2018 Art Exhibition was the feature of the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee Nov. 15 at the Ellis Center.

Deb Halsey, board member of the Bourbon County Arts Council told guests the auction is this evening (Nov. 15)at 7p.m. at the Ellis Center located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College. Marty Read will be the auctioneer.

“This is the fifth year of Bad Art by Good People,” Halsey said. “It’s our number-one fundraiser. Ninety-seven people have painted for us over the years and let us auction it off.”

Chamber members look over the artwork Thursday morning.

This year’s artists are Laura Agee, Karen Billiard, Susan Carillo, Rhonda Dunn, Bob Eckles, Lucy Gladbach, Kristin Gorman, Emily Hinkle, Jody Hoener, Rebekah Houses, Linda Jackson, Casey Lewis, Laura Meeks, Susan Messer, Bryan Ritter, Addi Smith, and Clyde Wendel.

“There is a great variety of artwork,” Halsey said.

The exhibit is open for viewing at 7 p.m. this evening for voting on a favorite piece of work.  Appetizers are served.

At 7:30 p.m. the auction starts.

Kale Nelson looks at the artwork at Ellis Center.

Some of the activities of the BCAC are providing scholarships for students pursuing art, Project Art at Fort Scott Middle School, the Gordon Parks Poetry Contest, musical concerts for the community and schools, Art Walks, and a summer patio concert series at Crooner’s Lounge.

“Come out and vote on your favorite piece of art and help us to continue to promote the arts in our community,” Halsey said.

Betty Boyko drinks coffee while looking over the artwork.

Bourbon County Arts Council Members are Deb Anderson, Tedene Tucker, Dan Magee, Ray Streets, Terri Floyd, Steve Floyd, Elaine Buerge, Rob Shaw, Laura Meeks, Breann Martin, Chris Woods, and Halsey.

 

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Free Friday Night Concert at Common Grounds

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This Friday night, Nov. 1 “Take A Note”  will be the featured, according to Ralph Carlson, the coordinator of the free, weekly concerts.

The concert will be held at The Common Grounds Coffee Shop Friday at 7 p.m. Come early as seating is limited.

“The group, led by Dr. Buck features a seven-member band from Iola, Kansas,” Carlson said.  “The group does Gospel, classic country and traditional music. They have been a favorite with the Friday night crowd.”

Area News, Bourbon County, Entertainment

Veteran’s Day Celebrations Nov. 9-12

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Banners of local veterans line Main Street in downtown Fort Scott. Call the Fort Scott Visitors and Convention Office at  620.670.2750 for more information.

Veterans Day festivities take place November 9-12, throughout the county. All veterans are invited.

Area schools have been providing Veteran’s Day Assemblies to honor those who have served their county for several years, and continue in 2018.

On Friday, November 9 at 9 a.m. Winfield Scott Elementary School will have a Veteran’s Day Program in the gym.

Fort Scott Middle and High School students will have their program in the high school gym from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. the same day. Guest speaker is Nick Trim, an Air Force Veteran.

St. Mary’s Catholic School will have a Veteran’s Day program at 1 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Veteran’s Memorial on Skubitz Plaza in front of Fort Scott National Historic Site, weather permitting.

A new Bourbon County School, St. Martin’s Academy, will present a public faculty lecture on Friday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boiler Room Brewhaus, located at National and Wall Street.
Patrick Whelan, the headmaster at the boy’s Catholic school, will be giving the lecture, entitled  Warfare in Epic Poetry. Whelan is a Marine veteran and still serves as an officer in the Marine Reserves in addition to pursuing a Ph.D. in combat trauma in literature.
The presentation event starts with a mixer /cocktail hour at 7:30 p.m.  Whelan will speak at 8:30 p.m. and allow time for questions.

On Monday, November 12, Eugene Ware Elementary School will have a vet’s program at 9 a.m. in the gym, while USD 235 will also have their program at 9 a.m. in the high school gym on Nov. 12.

Fort Scott Community College is offering free haircuts to veterans Nov. 9-12. The haircuts are provided by the cosmetology department. Call this number for an appointment: 620-223-2700 Ext. 5220.

The First Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration spearheaded by the Fort Scott Convention and Visitors Bureau includes the following, taken from its’ website:

Friday, November 9th

5 pm – 8 pm: Opening Reception “In Honor of Company ‘G’” @ Boiler Room Brewhaus, presented by Peerless Products. Finger foods and your first drink of the evening are free. All veterans that register will also receive a free goody bag with a special gift and information.

Saturday, November 10th

10 am: Special Veterans Day Program @ Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall – speakers include 12th District Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson, Gold Star Mother Jennifer Jackman, Carl Jowers of Thomas-Harkey Post 25 American Legion, and Commander of the American Legion Department of Kansas Dan Wiley. Special music will be provided by the Fort Scott High School Orchestra.

Noon – 4 pm: Hospitality Room @ VFW Post 1165 Olson-Frary-Burkhart

2 pm: Performance of “Bright Star” @ Fort Scott High School. Adults $7  Kids $5. Veterans will be recognized during the performance.

5 pm: Live Local Bourbon County presents the Veterans Day Parade through Downtown Fort Scott. TFO will provide trailers and rides for all veterans who can not, or do not want to, walk the parade route. Live Local BB will be serving up a hot dog meal beginning at 3:30 pm at the pavilion downtown! The staging area is located at Fort Scott High School, 1005 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS.

Fort Scott City Clerk Diane Clay decorates the exterior of city hall, 123 S. Main on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for the Veteran’s Day Celebrations this weekend.

7 pm: 1800’s Remembrance Grand Ball @ Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall, presented by The “Friends” of Fort Scott National Historic Site.

Sunday, November 11th

9 am: Church Services @ Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton

11 am: Services @ US National Cemetery #1 with 12th District Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson. Organized by VFW Post 1165 Olson-Frary-Burkhart

Noon: Lunch @ VFW Post 1165 Olson-Frary-Burkhart for Free Will Donation.

While in Fort Scott for the Veterans Day Celebration, don’t forget to purchase your “Buddy” Poppy and “Wear it proudly.”

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Jessica Paige Band At The Liberty Theater Nov. 10

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JOIN LIBERTY THEATRE AS THEY WELCOME THE JESSICA PAIGE BAND THIS SATURDAY AT 8:30 PM!
Join us Saturday, November 10th, 8:30pm, in the Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main Street, as we welcome the Jessica Paige Band.
Jessica’s music has been described as a melding of “folk, “story-telling lyricism,” “soulful” vocals and “indie-pop” instrumentals creating an overall “bluesy-pop” sound.
Jessica combines musical elements from classic rock/blues legends Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt with the tone and style of modern artists like Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, Sara Bareillis, Ingrid Michaelson, ZZ Ward, Sam Smith and James Morrison.
For more information, visit our Facebook page by clicking here.
Watch Jessica Paige’s YouTube video, Beautiful Life, by clicking here.
For Ticket Information call (620) 224-9787.