Category Archives: Fort Scott
Weekend Events Dec. 14-16
Christmas Parade Winners
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who braved the cold for the 2018 Christmas Parade in Downtown Fort Scott Tuesday, December 4th. The theme was “It’s a Cowboy Christmas!” and the parade was sponsored by Briggs of Fort Scott.
The Chamber would also like to announce the parade entry winners: 1st place winner, receiving a $75 prize, was Fort Scott Community College; 2nd place winner, receiving a $50 prize, was Parkway Church of God Holiness. The 3rd place winner, receiving a $25 prize, was Twister Trailer.
Putting on such events takes many hands, time and talent. The Chamber is sincerely appreciative of all who volunteered, entered, and otherwise contributed to the parade.
Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
McDonalds Refreshed: Grand Opening Dec. 14
McDonald’s Fort Scott is open once again for business, following a hiatus from November 13 to December 8, when the drive-through service only was available.
The restaurant is located at Main and 23rd Street, 2224 S. Main.
“McDonald’s Corporation wants to refresh and re-image McDonald’s nationwide,” Michael Durbin, general manager at the Fort Scott McDonald’s said.
Following the renovation, there are some new features.
A station called a kiosk, where customers can self-order and pay at the kiosk with a debit/credit card or pay at the counter has been installed.
USB ports have been installed throughout the restaurant for cell phone and computer use.
New decor in grey and yellow has been installed.
Also new: no more McCafe HappyHour.
The grand-reopening of the store is Friday, Dec. 14 at 8 a.m., when the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon-cutting event.
A new food menu item is a mushroom swiss burger or chicken sandwich, Durbin said.
There will be food specials throughout the next week, including on Dec. 14 there will be 69 cent cheeseburgers from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mark McCoy is the owner and there are currently 60 employees.
Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greets Schedule for 2019
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce hosts Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets from 8:30 to 9:30 am at a different downtown location for downtown business owners or representatives, or anyone in the community with an interest in downtown to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to downtown and to stay current on new happenings.
The first one of the year will be pushed back to Tuesday, February 5th as the Ritter’s of Boiler Room Brewhaus will be the host and they are not available on January Tuesday morning dates.
The tentative schedule for the Downtown Meet & Greets for 2019:
All of these meetings are on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am:
February 5th – Boiler Room Brewhaus
April 2nd
July 2nd
October 1st
TOY SOLDIER CONTEST WINNER
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored its 2nd annual Toy Soldier Contest this year where the public could purchase blank wooden templates from the Chamber and express their artistic ability by painting the soldiers which are now on display for the public to view through the New Year.
A total of 13 new soldiers were submitted for judging this year, in addition to those entered last year for a total of 29 soldiers currently on display primarily in the Downtown Historic District.
After a tough decision by the judges, the prize of $50 in Chamber Bucks Certificates was awarded to Mathew Morgan of Uniontown who painted his soldier as The Grinch. Mathew’s winning soldier, along with two others, may be viewed in front of Nate’s Place, 750 S. National Avenue. Other soldiers are along Main Street and in front of the Courtland Hotel.
The Chamber would like to thank all who participated and is looking forward to next year’s contest. For questions or more information, contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].
Chamber Coffee at Community Christian Church Dec. 13
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Community Christian Church
Location:
1919 S. Horton St.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Click here for Community Christian Church’s website.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
December 20th – City Hall
December 27th – No Coffee in Observance of Christmas
January 3 – Chamber Board @ Chamber Office
January 10 – Fort Scott Pharmacy
Eugene Ware Youth Choir Serenades in Community
Eugene Ware Youth Choir serenaded the Board of Education offices, Medicalodges, and Presbyterian Villages this morning.
FSHS Select Ensemble Performs
In its’ first performance of the Christmas season, the Fort Scott High School Select Ensemble entertained the attendees of Community Christian Church’s open house Monday at lunch.
The ensemble is the direction of Meredith Reid and was accompanied by Pat Harry.
This Thursday, Dec. 13, the FSHS choir, band, and orchestra will perform a Christmas concert at the high school gym, 1005 S. Main, at 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. the FSHS Select Ensemble will perform during a fundraiser that provides for attire, music, travel expense and guest conductors for the music group.
The concert entitled “Classic Christmas” is $10 for adults, $5 for children and includes homemade cookies and coffee following.
Also featured in the concert is Dan Duling and the Stone Country Band, a group of local musicians.
New Year’s Eve Party at River Room
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Crooners & 56J Productions are Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at The River Room!
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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
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FSHS Talking Tigers In Mulvane
Fort Scott High School debate students competed at the NSDA national qualifying tournament this weekend in Mulvane.
Jonie Antonio and Ash Nave gained some great experience and helped their teammates once they were eliminated from competition.
Madi Toth and Dalton Womeldorff were semi-finalists and are alternates to the National Tournament.
Submitted by Angella Curran
EW Choral Students Perform
Eugene Ware Youth Choir performed Friday evening at Country Place for their holiday dinner.
Submitted by M.J. Harper.