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Winter Hours For Fort Scott National Historic Site

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The leaves are changing for fall and winter, so are the hours of operation at Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Beginning Thursday, November 1, the park visitor center, park store, and historic structures will be open daily from 8:30 am–4:30 pm through March 31, 2019.
The buildings are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The park grounds, walkways, and parking lot are open from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset daily.

Fort Scott National Historic Site is a fee-free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation through a short film, interactive audio-visual programs, displays, the museum, and historic objects.

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.
Park Rangers are on hand and happy to help you learn more about the area and plan your visit. For more information about Fort Scott National Historic Site programs, the candlelight tour, or other activities, please call the park at 620-223-0310, or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Fort Candlelight Tour Tickets On Sale Nov. 1

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Photo Credit: Doug Stremel

Fort Scott National Historic Site Announces Its 37th Annual Candlelight Tour

Featuring Audience Participation

Fort Scott KS – On December 7 and 8, 2018, Fort Scott National Historic Site (FOSC) will present its 37th Annual Candlelight Tour. Tours on December 7 will begin at 6:30 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes until 9:00 p.m.

On Saturday, December 8, the tours will start at 5:00 p.m. with the final tour leaving at 8:45 p.m.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park, present/pick up your ticket, and get oriented.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, November 1st and are available by calling the Fort at 620-223-0310 (with a major credit card) or by stopping by the Visitor Center on Old Fort Blvd. They are $8.00 per person and non-refundable, children 5 and under are free.
It is recommended that you get your tickets early for your choice of tour times as this event frequently sells out.

Participants are advised to please dress for the weather and the terrain, as they will be outside and on sidewalks.

1,000 candle lanterns illuminate the site and 100 reenactors (plus yourself) bring the fort to life.

“This year’s tour will include audience participation. It will feature five stops around the site beginning with the fort’s construction in 1842 and ending with the auction of 1855, where the fort’s buildings were sold to the public two years after the U.S. Army abandoned Fort Scott,” shared Betty Boyko, Superintendent, FOSC. “We encourage everyone to dress up (in modern or period clothes) and step back in time,” continued Boyko.

During the tour, you have the opportunity to become a skilled contractor, hired to help build the fort; join in a dance; learn period etiquette and the language of the fan, and enlist in the U.S. Army stationed at the Fort.  You will also have an opportunity to bid on the buildings as the fort is sold at auction.

Fort Scott was an active military post from 1842-1853, which was a time of rapid growth and change in the country.  As Fort Scott was being built, the nation grew west, expanding all the way to the Pacific Ocean. With this growth, Fort Scott changed, the mission of its soldiers changed, the experience of its residents changed, the environment changed, and the nation changed. Soldiers and civilians at Fort Scott lived their lives to the fullest despite the constant change.

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Forks and Corks This Saturday, Nov. 3

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The 15h Annual Forks and Corks tasting event is this Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 1 E. Third.
The cost is $25 person, $30 at the door.
A dozen Food vendors providing more than you can eat.
Huge selection of Wines, from dry reds to dry whites to red, white, or pink sweet style wines!
A great selection of Beers!
A fun selection of Liquor and Liqueurs!
Large selection of auction items and tons of FUN stuff going on.
Save $5/per person..Advance tickets at Chamber or from a Chamber Board member.

Forks & Corks Tasting Event

Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber

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What’s Happening

October 26, 2018

26-27
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!
26-27
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays
10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under
26-27
Haunted Scarefest – Clark Street Lights (753 Clark St.)
See flyer below for more info
26-28 (Cancelled for Friday night) Boos & Brews Haunted Trolley Tour, Boiler Room Brewhaus, 7pm-10pm

See flyer below for info
26
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown Fort Scott, 7-8pm. This week’s performer will be: Crawford Street Church of Christ. They are an acapella group that includes the audience in the singing. If the weather is inclement, the show will be moved indoors to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop
26 Zombie Chase/Werewolf Attach 5K Run/1 Mile Walk – Gunn Park, 11 am

See flyer below for details
27
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items
27 Halloween Parade & Festivities in Downtown Fort Scott – 10am-12pm

See flyer below for info
27 Across The Pond in concert at Liberty Theatre – 8pm-10:30pm
28 Duke Mason in concert – Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2pm-4pm

See flyer below for information
28 Oktoberfest at Trinity Lutheran Church – 4pm-7pm

See flyer below for information
29 Community Prayer for 2018 Elections – Interdenominational Praise and Prayer Gathering – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 7 pm
29 Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free)

See flyer below for information
30-31
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
30 Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Assistance – Southwind Extension Office, call Joy Miller to make an appointment: 620-223-3720
30
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
30
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
30 Pumpkin Carving Contest & Halloween Games – Buck Run Community Center, 6pm-8pm,
$3 admission
31
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
31
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
31
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
31 Haunted Scarefest – 753 Clark St., 4pm-? – Treats, movie, light display

See flyer below for details
Nov.
1
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 Landmark Bank.

Location: 200 S. Main St.
1
Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information
1
Kiwanis Pioneer Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
1
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
2-3
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!
2-3
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under
2 YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm
3 15th Annual Forks & Corks – A Taste of Fort Scott – Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St., Fort Scott, KS

Tickets available online here or at the Chamber of Commerce. Call 620-223-3566 for more information

See flyer below for details
3 Care to Share Cancer Support Group’s Quarterly Meeting – Mercy Hospital, McAuley Room. Everyone welcome. 10:30am-11:30am

To visit the website for more information: Click here
3 KS Rocks Recreation Park Kansas Krawl Event and Competition

See flyer below for details
5 Nurse Career & Education Fair – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center – 2018 S. Horton, 1-4 pm

See flyer below for more information
5
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free)

See flyer below for information
6-7
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
6-8
Fort Scott High School Musical: Bright Star – 1005 S. Main St. – 7pm – Tickets available at the FSHS Office and Common Ground
6 Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights – Fundraiser – 1st Tues. of the month
6
Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Assistance – Southwind Extension Office, call Joy Miller to make an appointment: 620-223-3720
6
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
6
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
6 City Commission Meeting – City Hall – 6-7 pm
7
 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
7 Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – Carriage House, 301 S. Main – 12-1pm
(lunch provided by Cheney Witt Chapel) All are welcome
7
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
7
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
8-9 Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Final Christmas Show – Mercy Hospital McAuley Conference Center –    8am-6pm. Contact Tina Rockhold: 620-223-8094
8
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 VFW

Location: 1745 S. National Avenue
8
Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information
8
Kiwanis Pioneer Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
8 Holiday Open House in Fort Scott – 5-8pm – Shop, sip & snack as over 20 retailers (in Downtown Historic District and other locations in town) will be open late for you to shop for gifts & holiday decor! Many locations will be offering drawings, festive treats and beverages. Trolley rides from store to store available

See flyer below for details
8
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:
– November 9th-11th – Veterans Day Weekend Celebration
– November 10 – Veterans Day Weekend 1800’s Remembrance Grand Ball
– November 15th – A Smokin’ Good Time – Security 1st Title’s  Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ Lunch
– November 18th-24th – Key Apparel’s Annual Warehouse Sale
– Spring Semester 2019 Online Course offered by Kansas State University (see flyer below)
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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The Fort Scott National Historic Site 2018 Schedule of Activities.

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Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking

2018 Schedule of events.

Click HERE for details.

Bike Share Program

Bike Share Program is now
available to the public!
Click here to view more detail about this amazing program and
for additional information on our website click here!

CHAMBER COFFEE
UPCOMING INFORMATION
 
Chamber Coffee

Thursday, November 1st, 2018 
8:00 am
   
This week hosted by:
 
Landmark Bank
 
200 S. Main Street
 
Click here  for Landmark Bank’s web page.
Upcoming Coffees:

November 8th – VFW
November 15th – Bourbon Co. Arts Council 
November 22 – Thanksgiving – NO CHAMBER COFFEE
November 29 – Mercy Home Health and Hospice

Pick of the Week
 

Haunted Scarefest
 

Medicare/Medicaid Advisors at Price Choppers
 

Boos & Brews Haunted Trolley Tours
 

Zombie Chase/Werewolf attack 5K/1 Mile
 

Halloween Parade
 

Duke Mason in Concert
 

Oktoberfest at Trinity Lutheran Church
 

Forks & Corks
 

KS Krawl at KS Rocks Park
 

Nurse Career & Education Fair 
 

Security 1st Title BBQ
 

Security 1st Title BBQ
 

Online Course Offered By Kansas State University
 

It’s showtime!
 
Click here for full event info.!

FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE NEWS RELEASE
Fort Scott NHS Announces Launch
of new Mobile App
Click here to read all about it!
Park hours are: April-October,  8 am-5 pm daily. November-March, 8:30 am-4:30 pm daily.
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Bourbon County, Entertainment

Friday Night Concert: Church of Christ Acapella

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“I am pleased to have the Crawford Street Church of Christ produce this Friday’s concert,” Ralph Carlson, organizer of the free Friday Night Concerts at Heritage Park.

“Their acapella music is a real treat to hear and the songs they do are songs that are familiar to the audience,” he said. “It often ends up with the entire audience taking part in the singing.”

In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved indoors from the regular location at First and Main Streets to The Common Grounds Coffee shop on Main.

The concert starts at 7 pm.

“Come early as seating is limited. You might want to bring lawn chairs,”  Carlson said.

Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

K.C. Chiefs Tickets For Sale by Chamber

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Kansas City Chiefs Promo

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members and the general public to take advantage of a Kansas City Chiefs ticket promotion to purchase game tickets at a discounted price.

The program has been offered for prior games but is now expanded to include the following remaining games: 12/9 vs. the Ravens at 12pm, 12/13 vs. the Chargers at 7:20pm, and 12/30 vs. the Raiders at 12pm. Tickets may be purchased online at www.chiefs.com/ticketfundraiser/ by entering promo code FORTSCOTTCC. All promo tickets are upper level at only $33.50 per ticket including the handling fee, which is a huge discount from normal pricing. Ten dollars of each ticket purchase supports the local Chamber.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce with any questions at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com for more information.

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Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

Gilligan’s Island at FSCC

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Castmembers sing the opening song, “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island” Saturday night at the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. From left: Jasper Dunn, Katie Button, Jared Oshel, Fayelyn Kmiec, Aiden Ballinger, Karri Johnson, and Harold Hicks.

Oct. 19-21, Fort Scott Community College Theatre members presented the musical version of “Gilligan’s Island”.

“Gilligan’s Island”  was a comedy TV program from the mid-1960s.

Any musical is a challenge for a small department, director  Allen Twitchel, stated in the bulletin for the show.

“We are attempting to produce a professional-quality show with cardboard and crepe paper while juggling everyone’s busy schedules,” Twitchel said.

The group of students and college staff worked diligently to exceed all expectations, Twitchel said.

Listening to the audience chuckle and clap, the audience seemed to agree.

The setting is a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean, where seven people are stranded during a shipwreck.

They come to grips with the situation, work on schemes to get off the island and are visited by a visitor from outer-space.

Gilligan was portrayed by  FSCC student Aiden Ballinger, Skipper by former FSCC student Jared Oshel, Mr. Howell by FSCC English IntructorHarold Hicks, Mrs. Howell by FSCC Office Assistant Karri Johnson, Ginger by FSCC student Fayelyn Kmiec , Professor by FSCC student Jasper Dunn, Mary Ann by FSCC student Katie Button, and Alien by FSCC student Marcus Robinson.

Several solos were performed by  Ballinger, Button, Kmiec, Dunn, and Hicks.

Gilligan and Ginger both have an emotional meltdown when the castaways learn they are stranded on a deserted island.
The group ties itself together in preparation of a hurricane.
The outer-space alien, played by Marcus Robinson, left, aims a weapon at the Skipper and Gilligan.
The group sings “Worlds Apart” in one of the final scenes of the play.
From left: Marcus Robinson, Karri Johnson, and Harold Hicks wait in line to greet the audience following the musical play Saturday night
Bourbon County, Entertainment

Enjoy The Music at Pioneer Harvest Fiesta: No Friday Night Concert

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There will be no Friday night show this week due to the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta activities, according to Ralph Carlson, coordinator for the Friday night concert.
The public is encouraged to visit Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, located at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on South Horton Streets on Saturday and Sunday where musicians will be entertaining the attendees.
There will be music in the entertainment tent at the festival, starting at 10 am Saturday, Carlson said.
The following is the list of music events.
Saturday
10 am Mike Lundeen on the keyboard. Old time music
11:45 am Sekanaires Quartet
1 pm Leta and Mike Miller
2 pm to 4, open mike with walk-ons welcome.
Sunday
9 am Rev Paul Rooks- Grace Baptist Church worship service
10:15 am Fuss and Feathers with Don and Mim Carlson and Ralph Carlson
walkons welcome and open Jam.
2 pm Marilyn Adcock
3 pm Open Mike jam with Fuss and Feathers
Area News, Entertainment

Pittsburg Youth Chorale Performs Oct. 20

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Pittsburg Youth Chorale presents Pre-Parade Prelude

Pittsburg Youth Chorale, under the direction of M.J. Harper, will perform a pre-parade prelude at 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 20 outside of Root Coffeehouse at 802 N. Broadway.

Warm up your body before the PSU Homecoming Parade with a cup of joe or mug of tea and a scone or muffin.

Warm up your voice with patriotic pieces such as “The Star Spangled Banner” and “TAPS.” Warm up your feet with selections like “Sing, Sing, Sing!”

Performers: Auggie Allison, Ben Bolinger, Sydney Ewing, Eden Darling, Amaeus Hawkins, Quorynn Harris, Angie Miller, Rachael Miller, Zayne Miller, Chloe Riska, and Hayden Turnbull meet Tuesdays 5-6PM at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center, 503 N. Pine.

If you are interested in booking this ensemble, email [email protected] or call 620-235-7827.

Area singers in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to join Pittsburg Youth Chorale.

Participants do not need to be enrolled in USD 250 to belong to this ensemble.

To enroll, visit Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, or call 620-231-7827.

 

Contact: MJ Harper, 620-719-6633, [email protected]