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Fresh Coffee Online And Other Fort Scott Progressions

Don’t want to wait in line for your custom coffee?

At the Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet at Common Ground Coffee Co. Tuesday morning,  MacKenna Robinson said the coffee shop is beginning to offer online ordering.

“Online ordering is now at Common Grounds and in April, we are giving five-percent off (each order),” Robinson, assistant manager of the shop said.

To order go to https://squareup.com/store/common-grounds

Mackenna Robinson, assistant manager of Common Ground Coffee Co., 116 S. Main, speaks to the Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet April 3.

Robinson also told the group that the coffee shop has been approved for a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant, through the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team.

Common Grounds Manager Vicki Waldron and Mackenna Robinson, assistant manager and also Waldron’s grand-daughter.

The grant will allow the coffee shop to purchase more equipment to serve fresh salads, Vicki Waldron, the manager said in a later interview.

Robinson said the coffee shop will also be a part of a meeting  to make a directory of food producers and local restaurants. The meeting’s purpose is to form collaborations to get fresh locally produced foods to restaurant tables.  The Buy and Eat, Meet and Greet event will start at 5:30 p.m. May 3 at Memorial Hall.

To learn more about the May 3 event see the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Facebook page.

To learn more about the grantor, BCBSKS, click here:

https://www.bcbsks.com/pathways/

Other upcoming local events announced at the meeting:

  • The 2nd Story Festival of Arts and Ideas is scheduled for April 27-29 around venues in Fort Scott. It includes workshops, improv comedy performances and a festival finale event and fundraiser Saturday evening. For more information: https://www.2ndstoryartfestival.com  Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsay Madison asked the group to attend the 2- 3:30 p.m. Saturday event titled “Creative Placemaking: Building the Artist Community in Fort Scott” by Marc Wilson at the Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main in downtown Fort Scott.
  • There will be free outdoor movies offered at a location to be announced by Larry Gazaway, the city’s tourism manager. The movies are The Incredibles, May 25; Cars 3, June 22; Star Wars Night, July 20 and The Princess Bride, August 17.
  • Art walks by the Bourbon County Arts Council will be from 5-8 p.m. at the Liberty Theater patio, on May 18, June 15, July 27 and Sept. 14.
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsay Madison speaks to attendees at Tuesday morning’s Downtown Quarterly Meet And Greet, hosted by Common Grounds Coffee Co.
  • Smallville Crossfit is having a “Murph Challenge” on Memorial Day and Fort Games on June 23. See their Facebook page for more information.
  • The Good Ol Days Festival is May 31 – June 2 this year. The theme is “The Great Outdoors.” The parade is at 6 p.m. June 1 and there will be Friday night shopping again this year downtown.
  • There is a new website for tourism: www.visitfortscott.com/
  •  Biking Across Kansas, a 559-mile ride will end in Fort Scott on June 16. Expected are about 850 cyclists.
  • There will be a Veteran’s Weekend Nov. 9-11 in honor of veterans. An 11 am. service at National Cemetery and a parade at 3 p.m. on Nov. 11 are some planned events.
  • Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative’s Fiber Optic Internet is progressing to the downtown area this summer and project construction will ramp up in 2019, according to Zach Adams. He said the response was more than expected in the community.
  •  Free tourism trolley tickets are available, businesses are encouraged to add coupons to the ticket envelope to advertise. Contact Gazaway at the tourism office, 231 E. Wall.
  • The Presbyterian Church will have a Sunday Serve Clean Up/Projects Day April 29 at 8:45 a.m.
  • The Fort Scott National Historic Site  Civil War Encampment is April 21-22.
  • KOMB is hosting the 7th Annual Home, Sport, Farm, Garden Show at Arnold Arena at Fort Scott Community College April 13 -14. There will be 56 inside booths and more outside. Call  620-223-4500 for more information. Children’s activities will also be available.
Attendees listen as each tells their name and the business/organization they represent.
  • The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is collaborating with Fort Scott National Historic Site to bring “Mother” Mary Bickerdyke to area fifth-grade students.
  • There will be a woman’s luncheon April 25 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. Vendor booth rental is $6. For more information contact Juley McDaniel at 620-223-2700 Ext. 5201.
  • An interactive story time at the library will start soon, contact K-State Extension Agent Joy Miller for more information.
  • Gary Palmer said he will be starting a retail printing business within the next 30 days. He will offer a discount to not-for-profit groups.
  • The townwide yard sale will be May 11-12.
  • In a recent conversation with Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, City Manager Dave Martin said Colyer indicated the completion of the Hwy. 69 is a priority project. Martin also mentioned the positive movements in town: the Boiler Room Brewhaus expansion, the Liberty Theater building rehabilitation, the Hole in the Wall Liquor Store project, the Fort Scott Family Dental move to downtown, Bartelsmeyer’s renovating a downtown loft, progress on the old La Hacienda building, Arby’s Restaurant coming to the old Kentucky Fried Chicken facility, and the Fisher Park Project. Martin gave his cell phone number if anyone has questions: 620-644-2498.
  • The Third Saturday Marketplace in collaboration with Fort Scott Farmer’s Market needs volunteers to oversee the event once a month, said Lindsay Madison.
  • There will be a meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 3  at the Empress Event Center, downtown, for senior citizens interested in senior housing options. Pat Wood will host the event, which includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

The meet and greet is hosted by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce the first Tuesday in January, April, July, and October each year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liberty Theater Gets A Facelift

MidContinental Restoration Co, Inc. workers on Tuesday morning prep the face of the Liberty Theater, 113 S. Main, for painting.

Foreman Ronnie Coulter, Bronson, is pictured on the ground while Foreman Jonas Greenway, Bronson is on the SkyJack which lifts him to do the work.

Coulter said they have replaced plaster and wood, re-anchored plastered details and then will paint this week if weather permits.

Liberty Theater Owner Jared Leek said he is giving the theater a facelift in preparation for the event season fast approaching.

Weddings and other special events are a part of the services the theater provides.

The Southpaw Preachers will perform next Saturday, April 14 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Liberty, according to Liberty Theater’s Facebook page.

This band draws their inspiration from hard-hitting funk, soul, R&B, and rock. Southpaw blends both original music and covers.

Contact Jared Leek for more information by calling (620) 224-9787.

Leek also owns Crooner’s Lounge next door at 117 S. Main.

Crooner’s is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with happy hour from 5-6 p.m.

The crew has been working for about a month on the restoration project in downtown Fort Scott.

Fisher Park Project Moving Forward

The new Fisher Park parking lot at 7th and Main streets will be located on the northwest corner and will accommodate 25 regular size parking spaces and 1-2 handicapped accessible spaces.

Frank Adamson started seeing the need for improvements of Fisher Park, when his daughter, Hunter, starting playing softball there, three years ago.

Eventually,  others joined him in the pursuit to improve the park and today they are awaiting engineering specifications of the first step, making more parking spaces at the park located at 7th and Main.

The Fisher Park Project group received a grant this last month from a local industry, the Timken Company, in the amount of $5,200 for the purpose of helping offset engineering fees

Agricultural Engineering Associates, Uniontown, is currently working on those specifications.

Once received, the specifications will help with the process of getting more grants to fund future park improvement projects, according to Adamson.

In addition to the parking lot, also envisioned in the project are concrete pads for wheelchair accessibility, more bleachers for viewing games, tearing down an unused tower that obstructs sight for viewers, and reconfiguring of the south ball diamond to make it regulation size.

Adamson points to where the concrete pad for wheelchair accessibility is envisioned. In the middle of the picture is the unused green tower which will be demolished. The tower obstructs the view for fans of softball.
More bleachers behind home plate are planned in this spot.
Adamson stands in the spot that will be the home plate, once the south ballpark is reconfigured to make it regulation size.
Adamson stands in the vacant lot at 7th and Main streets across from Fisher Park that will be the new parking lot for 25 vehicles and 1-2 handicapped accessible vehicles.

More parking spaces are first on the list for improvement at Fisher Park.

Twenty-five standard parking spaces and one or two van accessible spaces will be provided in an off-street lot across Main Street from the ballpark.

Those serving on the Fisher Park Project board are Adamson, Josh Jones, Bill Michaud, Tom Robertson and Rhonda Dunn.

For more information, see the Fisher Park Project Facebook page or contact Adamson at the Courtland Hotel & Spa at 620-223-0098

The concession stand currently has wheelchair accessibility and faces the south ballpark.
Looking east towards the north ballpark in Fisher Park from the vantage point of the proposed parking lot.

 

What’s Happening By Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

 

What’s Happening by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Kansas Rocks Recreation Park,  Open every weekend.

Trolley tours have started for the season!  Every Friday 11am-4pm on the hour, every Saturday 10am-4pm on the hour leaving from the Chamber/Tourism Center, $6 adults, $4 kids 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3 pm.
Fort Scott National Historic Site will return to its spring/summer hours of operation of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These hours will remain in effect until October 31, 2018.
3/08 – 05/12 Walk Kansas – A team-based program that will help you and others lead a healthier life.  Logging your miles begins March 18 – May 12, 2018
02/26 –
04/06
The Shiney Studios 6 week class on Meditation and Basics begins Feb. 26th. This class will be a 45-minute class running from 6:00 pm-6:45 pm. every Monday evening!! New students welcome~ Beginners welcome!! If you are a current student, bring a friend, this is a great way to introduce basics into meditation and mindful living!
03/01 – 04/07 Exhibit on Water/Ways – at the Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center – 231 E. Wall St.  This exhibit will explain why township settled in certain areas of the country and why the Fort is an intrinsic part of this of this story.
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Good Friday

30 – 31 Livestock Sale, Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10:00 am  – You don’t have to be a buyer just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
30-31
Art Project: New Faces New Neighbors  8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fort Scott National Historic Site – History & Art come together.  Kids have created textile works of art that encompass the change of Fort Scott NHS throughout its history.
30
FSHS Thespian Rummage Sale – Fort Scott High School 1005 S. Main.   8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Used Book Sale – Library Events Room 201 S. National Ave9:00 am – 5:45 pm
30
Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline. Contact BRCC at 620-223-0386 for more details.
31
FSHS Thespian Rummage Sale – Fort Scott High School 1005 S. Main.   8:00 am – 12:00 pm
31
Eggstravaganza Crafts for Kids pre-k through 5th grade at BRCC. $1 fee
31
 FSCC Hounds Men’s Baseball vs Neosho County – This is to be a doubleheader. Games will be at 1:00 pm &  4:00 pm
31
Free screening of “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” 1:00 pm – A FREE screening of the classic Show Boat, a part of the Water/Ways Exhibit and will be held at the EMPRESS EVENT CENTER 7 N. Main St, Fort Scott. The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairytale romance is threatened when his luck turns sour. Rated: PG. This screening made possible by a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.
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Gun Park Trail Work Sessions. 9:00 am – 1010 Park Ave, Fort Scott. Meet at Shelter House No. 7.
31
Basic Riders Skills Course – 9:00 am Motorcycle Ministry at Twister Trailer, 400 N. National Ave.  This is a Non Certification course.. Everyone is welcome.
31
Rhythm and Bliss at Shiney Studios – 10:00 am123 S. National Ave – A fun and invigorating all levels class
31
Care to Share Bake Sale at Ruddick’s Furniture Sidewalk Sale -Downtown Fort Scott  10:00 am
31
Easter Bunny at Price Chopper  11:00 am – 2:00 pm–  2322 S. Main St. Fort Scott – Photo Opportunities for Mom & Dad – Candy for the children.
31 Sir Winston Churchill 6:00 pm at Liberty Theatre 113 S. Main St.   Watch History come to Life on Stage.- Sponsored by Friends of the Fort.
April 01 Easter Sunday
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Near Death Experience Sermon Series begins – 9 & 11 a.m. Community Christian Church 1919 Horton
01 Resurrection Sunday10:50 am Fort Scott Southern Baptist Church
01
Easter Brunch Buffet – Crooner’s 117 S. Main St. Reservations Required (620-224-9787)
– Menu: Ham & Beef Carving Station, Made to order Crab Cakes, Shrimp Cocktail, Quiche, Scalloped Potatoes       Salad Bar, Desserts and more.
01
Easter Dinner – Nate’s Place Restaurant & Lounge – 750 S. National. Ave.  Reservations encouraged. 620-223-3644       – Menu-Glazed Ham, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Green beans, Carrots, Deviled Eggs, Desserts and more
03 Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet – 8:30 am – 9:30 am at Common Ground Coffee Co, 116 S. Main St. Fort Scott
03
Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights – Fundraiser – 1st Tues of the month 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
03 -04 Story Time – Hosted by Fort Scott Public Library at 10:00 am.   Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and snacks related to our theme in the downstairs event room, along with a play table for before and after the stories. All story times welcome any-age children and teens.  Hope you can come. Tell your friends!
03 Lady Hounds Softball vs Allen County 2 pm at FSCC Softball Field
03 City Commission meeting 6:00 pm, City Hall
03
Kiwanis Meeting- FSCC Heritage Room- 12:00 pm
03 T.O.P.S. Meetings Held at BRCC 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
04
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
04
Adult Coloring Program Hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  The coloring isn’t just for kids! Coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks provided.
04
TAG- Teen Advisory Group – Community Service -Fort Scott Public Library – 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
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Chamber Coffee,  Chamber Coffee, Presbyterian Village, 8 am

05 Kiwanis Pioneer Club – FSCC Heritage Room -12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
05
Lady Hounds Softball vs Johnson Co. 2:00 pm
05 Thursday Card Players, Buck Run Community Center, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
06

Aggie Day at FSCC April 6

06-20

Art is Ageless Exhibit at Presbyterian Village April 6th through the 20th.  9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily – Public welcome to view and vote.   Reception to be held on April 13th

06
YPL First Friday Luncheon 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Papa Don’s
06  Fort Scott Christian Heights Elementary Family Fun Night  8:00 pm – 7:00 pm   Carnival style event with prizes & food
06-07
Livestock Sale, Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10:00 am – You don’t have to be a buyer just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
07

Kansas Conceal Carry Class. $75. Starts at 8 am at The Bunker. Bring any caliber handgun and a box of ammo. Email, text, or call 620-215-1521 to reserve a seat.

07 Fort Scott Middle School Day of Beauty -1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Free- Must Make an Appointment.
07 Fort Scott Middle School Twirp Dance. 7″00 pm – 9:00 pm – Buck Run Community Center.  $4 Cost
07
FSCC Hounds Men’s Baseball vs KCKCC  This is to be a doubleheader. Games will be at 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Please See Flyers Below for Additional Information and Upcoming Events!
Including:
Fort Cinema Show Times
Focus on Fescue April 04 
Bereavement April 04
2018 Friends Fest Churchill – March 31
103.9 All Hit -Fort Scott Home, Sport,  
     Farm, Garden Show – April 13 & 14
Tina’s Love 5K & 1Mile Walk April 21
Job Fair – April 24th
Kiwanis 3-Person Golf Scramble
Festival of Arts & Ideas- April 27 -29
Boots and Bling – April 28th
Free Smoke Alarms May 06
Tumbleweed Festival – June 14-16