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The Artificers 8th Annual Christmas Show

The Artificers

8th Annual Christmas Show

Check out the calendar below for all events happening the rest of the year!

Come to Our 8th Annual Christmas Show

and stay for the weekend!

December 6th-8th!

Our Featured Artists!

Come meet them at the Christmas Show!!

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Christmas on the Bricks!

Our December Calendar!

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Key Warehouse Sale is Nov. 23-30

Annual Key

Warehouse Sale

November 23-30th

The Annual KEY Warehouse Sale is just around the corner – November 23-30. Find great deals on discounted workwear and outerwear for the whole family!

The sale is at the same location as last year, 2400 S. Main, Suite 200, Fort Scott (previously Shoe Sensation) in the shopping center next to T-Mobile.

They are closed Sunday (November 24) and on Thanksgiving (November 28).

Gear up and grab a deal at the KEY Warehouse Sale November 23-30 at 2400 S Main, Suite 200 in Fort Scott.

To learn more click here for KEY Facebook page.

Click here for the KEY event page

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Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on November 11

 

Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

November 11, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                                                      David Stewart, President

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            4.1       Board Minutes

  1. 10/14/2024
    1. 4:00 PM
    2. 5:30 PM

            4.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – October 18,  2024 – $1,693,306.83

4.5       Activity Funds Accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

4.7       Zero Reasons Why Fundraising

4.8       Orchestra Fundraising

5.0       Employee Recognitions

6.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            6.1       Superintendent’s Report     

            6.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            6.3       Special Education Director’s Report

            6.4       FSHS Update & Report                              

 

7.0       Old Business

7.1       District Values & Goals (Action Item)

8.0       New Business

            8.1       Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Discussion)

8.2       Winfield Scott Chilled Water Line Insulation Project (Action)

            8.3       Middle School Boiler Retubing Project (Action)

8.2       District Health Insurance Recommendation (Action)

 

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business –

 

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2     Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)        

 

11.0     Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time)            David Stewart, President

City of Fort Scott Design Review Advisory Board Meeting

 

 

When: November 12th, 2024

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: City Hall

Topic for discussion:

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 S. National Ave. in Fort Scott submitted for consideration.

 

The meeting is open to the public and the recording is available to watch on YouTube after the meeting is held.

 

Submitted by

Mary Wyatt

Planning, Housing, & Business Development Director

City of Fort Scott

FSHS Thespians Announce Auditions for Children’s Christmas Show

The Fort Scott High School Thespians are holding auditions for Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles by Pat Cook.

 

Auditions are open to children in 1st-8th grades and take place from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 18 OR 19 in the FSHS Auditorium. Children do not need to prepare anything in advance, but should plan to stay for the duration of the audition time on one of the nights. Parents should be present at the beginning for information and to fill out audition forms.

 

Rehearsals are Nov. 21, Dec. 2-5, and Dec. 10-12 from 6-8 pm. Productions are Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. There is a $30 participation fee for children cast in the show.

 

Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles is produced by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin with direction and design by the FSHS Thespians. Please contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622 with any questions.

Kiwanis Pioneers Host Drive Through Chili Feed Fundraiser On Nov. 19

 

With November comes cooler weather and thoughts of piping hot comfort food.  The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers stands ready to dish up some warm satisfying fare as they hold their 36th annual Chili Feed on Tuesday, November 19th  at the First United Methodist Church at 301 South National in Fort Scott.  A meal of the Pioneers’ signature chili with crackers and a homemade cinnamon roll will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a free will donation (suggested minimum $8.00 donation per meal) to be collected at the door.

This is the Kiwanis Pioneers’ major fundraiser for the year.  In keeping with the Kiwanis motto of “Improving the world one child and one community at a time”, the Pioneers support more than 40 community projects including College scholarships, CASA, the Backpack food program, FSHS Key Club, Head Start, the Beacon, Foster Kids, Feeding Families in his Name, Care to Share, and school reading and arts programs.  “All of the funds raised stay in Bourbon County” stated Kiwanis Pioneer President Kelley Collins.

“The annual fundraiser will be drive through only.” according to Collins. Pick-ups will be available under the canopy on the National Avenue side of the church.  Please take care not to block private driveways as you are waiting in line for service.

Deliveries will be available for orders of ten or more by calling 620-224-0563 during serving hours.

 

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Walmart’s Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting is Nov. 8

You’re Invited to Walmart’s

Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting!

Friday, November 8th at 9am

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening to celebrate Walmart Store #39 at 2500 S. Main St. Enjoy music, fun, and shopping with the following events:

  • FSHS Band will greet & welcome guests
  • FSHS Choir will sing the National Anthem and another Hymnal
  • FSHS Orchestra will play festive music in the Christmas area
  • Food Trucks on-site
  • Vendor giveaways, good bags, and more!
  • FSPD, FSFD, and EMS trucks on-site for children to look at and enjoy

Chamber members and the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting. Walmart looks forward to a celebratory morning full of music, food, shopping, and fun!

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 

Chamber Coffee Hosted by the VFW on November 7

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by VFW Post 1165

 

Thursday, November 7th

8am at the VFW

1745 S. National Ave.

The VFW is a nonprofit veteran’s service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. VFW is the largest and oldest war Veteran’s service organization, and they have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America’s service men and women worldwide.

Special events the VFW has planned for Veterans Day include:

*Starting at 7am, weather depending, flags will be placed along East National Ave. and the National Cemetery.

*There will be a short Veterans Day ceremony at 10am at the National Cemetery.

*Following the ceremony from 11am to 2pm there will be a free will donation spaghetti feed at the VFW hosted by the VFW Auxiliary and all are welcome.

Click here for the FB Event Page.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Family Movie Night at Memorial Hall on November 9

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The Fort Scott Sons of American Legion, a part of the local American Legion has planned a family movie night for Saturday, November 9 at Memorial Hall that will feature the family-friendly movie, Free Birds.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and/or pillows, it will be like an outdoor movie, but inside Memorial Hall, 1  East Third.

 

Free Birds is a 2013 science fiction comedy Thanksgiving movie, in which Jake and Reggie travel back in time to the year 1621, just before the first Thanksgiving. The plan: Prevent all turkeys from ever becoming holiday dinners, according to rottentomatoes.com.

From the movie’s trailer.

“When I was a kid, a fun thing to do was going to the movies with my brother,” said L.W. Beerbower, a member of the Sons of Veterans. “We wanted to do something that brings the family together and doesn’t break the budget.”

The group had a mock run with their families recently and “my kids are still talking about it,” he said.

Admission is $1 per person and each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Concessions will be available.

“Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin has let us use the popcorn maker from the LaRoche Stadium Complex,” he said. “Candy and pop will be available to purchase.”

The group has its own projector and inflatable movie screen, and are in the process of planning for a movie next month as well, he said.

 

 

 

Eat At Sharky’s Today to Help Fundraise for the new Ice Skating Rink

Don’t Forget today!

ALL DAY LONG 10% of sales will be donated to help fund the new Skating Rink!

Sharky’s Pub & Grub

16 N National Fort Scott, KS

If you would like to donate another way you can by following the steps below:

Use the QR codes below to donate via PayPal, Venmo, GoFundMe.

Cash or Checks made to the Chamber Foundation also accepted. Mail or drop off to the Chamber at 231 E. Wall St. Fort Scott, KS 66701.

We appreciate everyone who has donated already to help us make this possible for our community!

Click the QR code below for a direct link to donate!

Call 620-223-3566 for questions. Click here for our Chamber Foundation page and more information.

A special thank you to our Champion Chamber members…

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US