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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet is May 5 At City State Bank
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Briggs Auto Hosts Chamber Coffee on April 30
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SPRING TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE IN FORT SCOTT – LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR SALE ON THE MAP
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Spring Town-wide Garage Sale on May 1st and 2nd. The community is encouraged to register their garage sales listed on the official map for a fee of $12. Businesses and organizations can also purchase display ads on the map for $35 for a business card size ad, with limited space available.
The deadline for registration is 1pm on Tuesday, April 28th. Copies of the official garage sale map will be available at the Chamber office and local stores starting on Thursday, April 30th at 12pm. The map can also be found on the Chamber website and Facebook page.
For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566.
Winfield Scott Carnival is May 1
Stories of Fort Scott Film This Evening
Get Planting: Bourbon County Garden Club Sale at Fort Scott Farmer’s Market on May 2
Spring is finally here, and the Fort Scott Farmer’s Market will start May 2 at the Gathering Square Pavilion, located at 111 N. National Avenue, just across from Brickstreet BBQ.
The Gathering Pavilion is a community hub featuring a covered pavilion, splash pad, and the Glide synthetic ice rink (during the winter).
The pavilion houses the Farmer’s Market (May–October), in addition to concerts and events. It serves as a central venue for community gatherings.
The local garden club will offer plants for sale as a fundraiser, as they have done for the last several years.
The Bourbon County Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on the opening day of the downtown Farmers’ Market, Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. until noon, at the north end of the pavilion.
“Proceeds from the sale support beautification efforts throughout the community, including the city swimming pool islands, Heritage Park, the North Main area, and Riverfront Park,” according to Martha Jane Gentry, a spokeswoman for the group.
“Assistance is also provided with the plantings, at the downtown splash pad (adjacent to the pavilion). The garden club partners with Tri-Valley Developmental Services to sell a wide variety of plants, all of which are geared to our area’s challenging weather. Club members offer plants freshly dug from their own gardens.”
“Tri-Valley provides annuals, herbs, and both floral and foliage hanging baskets, all of which are ideal for Mother’s Day gifts. Other garden-related items will be available, such as pots, plant markers, tools, and books. There will also be drawings for several unique pots of flowers and herbs. Knowledgeable members and Master Gardeners will be available to offer advice and answer questions about gardening during the sale,” she said.
“This year’s plant sale has a committed focus, beyond community beautification,” she said. “The garden club has pledged $1,000 toward the replacement of the Lexan roof of the Tri- Valley greenhouse. The (greenhouse) site provides plants for civic areas, individual gardens, and fund-raising, in addition to horticultural therapy for developmentally disabled adults.”
Those who are interested in gardening can join the club.
“The Bourbon County Garden Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month, March through October. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 12th, at 6 p.m. Like us on Facebook for news, specific meeting announcements, and photos,” she said.
“Support the Bourbon County Garden Club’s commitment to the Tri-Valley greenhouse’s new roof project, and community beautification by shopping at the plant sale on Saturday, May 2,” she said.
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village announces Art is Ageless® winners
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit.
“We’re honored that local seniors allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Angela Carpenter, senior living sales specialist. “Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over.” Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form.
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:
Best of Show amateur: Ann Rawlins, “Forest Fire”
Best of Show professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”
People’s Choice amateur: Ann Rawlins, “Forest Fire”
People’s Choice professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”
Judge’s Choice amateur: Janet Tucker, Log Cabin Jacket and Purse”
Judge’s Choice professional: Tony Fornelli, “Two Bass and Lunch”
Christmas amateur: Judy Howser, “White Christmas”
Drawing amateur: Letha Johnson, “Peace Offering”
Fiber Arts amateur: Ruth Bahr, “Share and Share Alike”
Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Bonnie Seifer, “Ugly Flamingo”
Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Mary Eastwood, “Bench Shoe Box”
Needlework amateur: Marie Wiley, “Puppy Towels”
Needlework professional: Charlotte Kite, “Apples on Shelf”
Painting amateur: Judy Howser, “Wake Up Call”
Painting professional: Tony Fornelli, “Home on the Range”
Photography amateur: Donna Lutes, “Country Sunset”
Photography professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”
Quilting amateur: Janet Tucker, “Log Cabin Jacket and Purse”
Quilting professional: Carolyn Sadler, “Slices of My Life”
Sculpture/3-D professional: Bobbi Kemna, “Pocket Full of Prayers”
Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of PMMA®. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. The program encourages Fort Scott Presbyterian Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition.
For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, contact Angela Carpenter, senior living sales specialist, at 620-223-5550, or [email protected].
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Special Event at Hedgehog Bookstore This Saturday
Hedgehog Bookstore is preparing to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday, April 25th and would love for you to join us! We’ll have special activities and promotions from 10 am to 5 pm.
Golden Ticket Hunt – Find the golden ticket hidden somewhere in the store and win 12 FREE audiobooks from Libro.fm!
Giveaways – Every $10 you spend gets you a ticket for a chance to win book bundles and gift certificates!
Mystery Book Bundles – We’ll be offering wrapped bundles of books in specific genres. These are great if you love a surprise or want to broaden your horizons!
Make Your Own Bookmark – Kids & those who are young at heart will have a chance to create their own bookmark!
Golden Ticket Hunt – Find the golden ticket hidden somewhere in the store and win 12 FREE audiobooks from Libro.fm! Giveaways – Every $10 you spend gets you a ticket for a chance to win book bundles and gift certificates!Mystery Book Bundles – We’ll be offering wrapped bundles of books in specific genres. These are great if you love a surprise or want to broaden your horizons!Make Your Own Bookmark – Kids & those who are young at heart will have a chance to create their own bookmark!If you aren’t able to come in but still want to support the store, you can:
* Make a purchase at the Hedgehog Books shop on Bookshop.org. A portion of each purchase supports Hedgehog Books, and Bookshop is offering free shipping all weekend!
* Purchase an audiobook on Libro.fm. A portion of your purchase supports Hedgehog Books. From April 20th thru the 26th, Libro is offering customers who start a new one credit per month membership two free audiobooks with code BOOKSTOREDAY. And, they’ll have bestselling audiobooks on sale all week long!
“Thanks for your continued support of Hedgehog Books! We appreciate you and value your continued input on ways we can serve you better. Hope to see you soon,” said Janet Miller, co-owner of the store.
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Public Library On April 23
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The Dillons Open The Market at 23 Main
Rob and Lisa Dillon purchased Main Street Gallery on April 9 and reopened the store on April 14 as The Market at 23 Main.
“We bought the inventory and historic building, the Von Fossen Building, at 23 S. Main,” Rob said. “We have always enjoyed flea market shopping, and we were looking to start a business with another downtown merchant, and that didn’t work out. This came available, and we jumped on it.”
The products they sell are consignment items, antiques, home decor, clothes, collectables, and knick-knacks on the multi-level booth areas.
Along with Lisa and Rob and their children, they have hired an employee, Madi Collins, who worked for the previous owners, the McClellans.
The current hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The store’s phone number is 620.223.2210.
They currently have over 30 consignors and 28 vendors who sell items at the store. “Each booth is based on square footage,” he said. “We are looking for more vendors.”
Lisa is the Housing and Urban Development coordinator for the City of Fort Scott, which includes the Land Bank and the Certified Local Government designation.
Rob has been a locksmith for 15 years and can make duplicate keys for the public. He is hoping for the future of the business to add leather works to the store and an engraving business (on wood, slate, and leather).
FS Water Boil Order Lifted, But Remains for Bourbon County Residents
