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Taco Azul Food Truck Moves to The Twin Mansions

Taco Azul Food Truck has turned the gazebo on the grounds of the Twin Mansions into place to eat their Mexican food. Submitted photo.

The Taco Azul Food Truck has moved to a new site with more seating and shade for their customers.

The menu. Submitted photo.

“We’re excited about this move because there’s more seating, more shade, more room for kids to move around, and altogether a great atmosphere,” Erin Macik said. “Seb set up a really neat outside dining area, and it will be a lovely gathering place for the folks of Fort Scott.”

“Our only regret is that everyone at the Washateria was very accommodating and pleasant to work with, and we’re sad to leave them,” she said.

The reason for the move: technical reasons.

“The generator for the trailer has a carbon monoxide detector and automatically shuts off when levels get high,” she said. “Unfortunately, it was shutting off about every 20 minutes, so we needed to find a place with a plug-in. We were able to install one easily at the mansions, and Seb is starting there today!”

“After a year of planning and setting up, we opened at the Good Ol’ Days festival this year,” Erin said.

Taco Azul at Good Ol Days Festival 2023. Submitted photo.

Seb Macik spent some time teaching in Mexico City before he and Erin were married, and discovered Mexican street tacos during that time.

“Ever since then, he’s been working to make the perfect street taco, and the result is Taco Azul: real-deal Mexico City tacos in Fort Scott, KS,” she said.

Street tacos made by Seb Macik. Submitted photo.

The Twin Mansions are located at 742 National Ave., Fort Scott, they are in the parking lot behind

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Regular hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

“We post the week’s schedule on Facebook every week, and there are slight changes occasionally, but in general, those are the hours we’ll be open,” Erin said.

 

 

Taco Azul Food Truck has moved to the Twin Mansions property on National Avenue. Submitted photo. This is the dining area set up at the gazebo on the property.

 

Young Entrepreneur: Rinley Holly

This is part of a series highlighting young entrepreneurs in our community.

If you would like to nominate a young entrepreneur, please submit their contact info to [email protected].

Rinley Holly sells to a customer, while her brother Stetson looks on.

Rinley Holly, rural Fort Scott,  is five years old and likes to bake.

Katie, her mom, said she would bake everyday if she could.

Her parents, Katie and Ethan, own Still Waters Farm and sell beef and pork at the farmers market on Saturdays. She is with her family on Saturday mornings, along with her brother, Stetson, 3.

“Last year, she kept asking me to let her sell cookies,” Katie said.

So, Rinley baked and sold her product once last year at her family’s booth at the Fort Scott Farmers Market.

This year when Katie heard that other entrepreneurs were going to be selling products at the farmers market on June 3, “We asked her if she wanted to make some cookies.”

She did, and she has a helper.

“Stetson likes to taste test for her,” Katie said.

Rinley tells the process of making her cookies:

“You make dough, roll it in a ball, and flatten them with a cup, then put them in the oven on a rack,” she said. “Snickerdoodles are my favorite.” She also makes chocolate chip cookies.

Rinley likes to bake, “Cause it’s fun,” she said.

She is planning on attending the Acton Children’s Business Fair, later this year, her mother said, to learn more about the business side.

“Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace,” according to https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/fortscott-ks

“We will host children’s business booths at the 2nd annual event that will be held at the Farmer’s Market located at Skubitz Plaza near the Historic Fort on September 30th, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon.”

The Fort Scott Farmers Market is at Skubitz Plaza, directly in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Uniontown Independence Day Celebration: July 3

Fireworks from the Independence Day Celebration in Uniontown 2022. Submitted by Amy Holt.

The Independence Day Bash will be held on Monday, July 3rd in the Uniontown City Park.

“We love celebrating our nation’s independence with our friends and neighbors and hope to see YOU there,” according to Amy Holt, Vice President – Loan Administration at Union State Bank.

The bank has funded the annual event for 18 years.

Events start at 6:30 p.m. with a free hot dog and chips meal, that the bank provides.

Uniontown’s Baptist Church will be selling soft drinks for a camp fundraiser, the Uniontown High School Cheerleaders will have a bake sale and sell glow sticks, and the Old Settlers Day Committee will have a bake sale to raise funds for the annual event in Uniontown on Labor Day.

There will also be inflatables (bounce houses, etc. )for the kids and kids at heart, she said.

There will be live entertainment by Trevor Holman and the Haymakers.

This band is a Red Dirt and Classic Country Band from Southeast Kansas, according to its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HAYMKRZ/

 

The fireworks begin at dusk, this time of year around 9:30 or 10 p.m.

 

Farmers Market Vendor Spotlight: Mack and Michele Houser

Mack and Michele Houser have been growing and selling vegetables at the Fort Scott Farmers’ Market for several years now! They find great self accomplishment in producing fresh, homegrown vegetables for spring, summer, and fall. You can find them at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. They are also available to make deliveries in and around Fort Scott. For more info, stop and visit their booth, or give them a call!

Kolby Martinez Lands a 50 Pound Catfish from Lake Fort Scott

Kolby Martinez, 21, is born and raised in Fort Scott, according to his cousin Alexis Wilson, Fort Scott.

“He enjoys fishing at Fort Scott Lake, and Gunn Park pond,” she said. “On June 16, 2023 he caught his new personal record of a 50-pound catfish at Fort Scott Lake, using bluegill for bait.”

“He loves fishing and does it as a hobby,” said Wilson.

Kolby is open to helping newcomers learn how to fish, she said.

 

Farmers Market Vendor Spotlight: Sweet Country Farms

Sweet Country Farm is a three generation family living and working the land just south of Fort Scott. They specialize in farm fresh produce, berries, herbs and eggs. They also provide handmade soaps, felted wool art, specialty cards and a variety of paper products. For special occasions and parties, you can contact them on their Facebook page Sweet Country Farms to place a special order for eggs, cookies and pies. Come out to the Fort Scott Farmers’ Market and meet them this Saturday morning!

Support Care to Share at FortFest

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Care to Share/The Sharing Bucket…

FortFest23!

Care to Share Cancer Support Group/The Sharing Bucket needs YOUR support!

We are having our 2nd Annual

FortFest on September 29th and 30th, 2023.

  • Friday night there will be a Street Dance featuring two local bands outside at Sharky’s, 16 North National, 7pm to 11pm.
  • Saturday in Riverfront Park, 400 North National, noon-10pm, we will offer a full day of fun:

o Blues bands from Kansas City, Springfield, Fayetteville, and beyond

o Local Fort Scott/Bourbon County Musicians

o Kids’ Fall Festival (12-6)

o Art In The Park and LOTS of Craft Vendors

o Kornhole Tournament

o Food Trucks & BBQ Contest, Beer Tent

Like the first FortFest, attendance will be free, so we are reaching out to our Care to Share community for sponsors. The bands are costly, and they are worth it, so we are offering sponsor levels of $ 100.00, $250.00, $400.00, $500.00 to help offset expenses. Of course, any amount is greatly appreciated. See next page for official details. The event is Rain of Shine thanks to the City and Memorial Hall.

If you want to be the exclusive sponsor of one of our bands, we can tailor a custom donation plan—tell us what you are thinking and I bet we can make it happen!

We will make posters and flyers and announcements indicating sponsors and you will be mentioned several times throughout our event. And, we will be glad to hang a banner if you have one.

Care To Share Cancer Support Group began in 2007.

Our mission statement is:

Caring and Sharing with our local cancer fighters and their families.

Last year we cared and shared financially 1274 times, totaling $97,137.89.55 ALL within Bourbon, Crawford, and Linn County!

If you Care to Share through FortFest23 with a donation to help make it happen, it would be greatly appreciated. We feel so blessed and grateful for our caring and sharing community.

Please mail your tax-deductible check to:

Care To Share Cancer Support Group, Inc., P.O. Box 133,

Fort Scott, KS. 66701.

Thank you for caring and sharing.

Fort Scott Farmers Market Feature: The Hamiltons’ Artisan Bakery

We are happy to have The Hamiltons’ Artisan Bakery as a part of the Fort Scott Farmers’ Market for their 2nd year! The Hamiltons can be found at the market Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesday afternoons from 4-6 p.m. They will be bringing sourdough breads and a variety of baked treats each week. Come out and get some!

The farmers market is located on Skubitz Plaza, in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! June 2nd Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, a creative space for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something for all ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall.

June Special at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Good Ol’ Days & Good Books, 25% off History, Historical Fiction, and Old Books

6/2 ~ Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner, 4:30-6pm, tickets on sale NOW at the Chamber, $9/dinner.

6/2-3 ~ Good Ol’ Days Parade and festivities

6/2 ~ First Friday at The Artificers, 8 N. National Ave.

6/2 ~ First Friday Backroom Art Gallery located at Hare & Crow, local art by local artist, 118 S. Main St., 1-9pm, click here for more info!

6/2 ~ Street Dance, Whiskey Outlaw and Bobby Degonia, Downtown Pavilion, bring your lawn chair , come out and enjoy music on the bricks, 7pm

6/2-3 ~ St. Mary’s MEGA sale in Kennedy Gym, all proceeds go to rebuild St. Mary’s Church

6/3-4 ~ Kansas Free Fishing Days, click here for more info!

6/3 ~ Storytime at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, 2:30pm, guest storyteller Taylor Bailey

6/8 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Lavender Patch, 2376 Locust Road, 8am

6/9 ~ Rock Star Karaoke at Memorial Hall, doors open at 6pm, live music at 7pm, food & drink available for purchase, entry $10 per person or $60 for a table of 6, all proceeds go to Memorial Hall Upgrades.

6/10 ~ Kansas Crossing presents Three Dog Night, must be 21+ to attend, click here for more info and to get tickets.

6/11 ~ First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott Presents Rev. Darryl Burton, 10:30am, click here for more info!

6/13 ~ Lunch & Learn – Hosted by KOAM TV, lunch provided at Empress Event Center, 12-12:45pm

6/15 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Varia, 110 E. 23rd St. 8am

6/15-16 ~ Blood Drive in Nevada Mo at First Baptist Church Reception Hall, Thursday 12-6pm and Friday 9am-2pm

6/16 ~ Paint Party – Daisy & Bee at Common Ground Coffee Co., $5 to reserve your spot/$20 due at class

6/17 ~ 2nd Annual Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America hosted by the American Legion Riders Post 25, registration starts at 8:30am to 10:30am @ Buck Run Community Center, click here for more info!

6/17 ~ Pizza Republic hosting Live Music event by Brian Lumley with the Red Dirt Underground, 8-10pm, click here for more info!

SAVE THE DATE!

6/22 ~ Rural Workforce Summit hosted by Bourbon County REDI and the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, register today for $20/person, click here for info.

7/11 ~ Downtown Meet & Greet

7/21-22 ~ Wahzhazhe- The Osage Ballet

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights
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Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

May Special at Hedgehog. INK! Bookstore!

42nd Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days:

Back to the Bricks! June 2nd & 3rd, Downtown Fort Scott, click here for details!

Live Music at Pizza Republic featuring Brian Lumley with the Red Dirt Underground!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Weekend Activities Schedule Provided by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

THIS WEEKEND is the 42nd Annual
Fort Scott GOOD OL’ DAYS FESTIVAL!
Craft vendors, food trucks, live music, parade, children’s fair, car & bike show, model train show, living history activities, and more! Make your way to the bricks in Downtown Fort Scott this Friday & Saturday, June 2nd & 3rd! See the schedule here and find more info on fortscottgoodoldays.com.
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