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FS Presbyterian Village Hosts Chamber Coffee on April 2

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, April 2nd at 8 a.m., hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize.

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is a faith-based, not-for-profit community offering independent and assisted living, along with a variety of services that support residents in maintaining an active, engaging lifestyle.

During the Chamber Coffee, guests will also learn about the Village’s current Art is Ageless program and exhibit, on display March 30 through April 10. This annual juried exhibit showcases the creativity of artists aged 65 and older, with selected works eligible to be featured in the 2027 Art is Ageless calendar.

The Art is Ageless program encourages local seniors to express their creativity through visual arts, music, lifelong learning, and community engagement throughout the year.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit the Events Calendar at fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.


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Blissful Meadows Boutique Open House/Ribbon Cutting is Today

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Join us for a Ribbon-Cutting Celebration today at

Blissful Meadows

1 N. Main St.

April 1st

Grand Opening

2-6pm

Ribbon Cutting

5:30pm

Modern Western boutique

Home décor + unique finds

Refreshments + grand opening specials

Come out, shop, and help welcome this exciting new downtown business!

Click HERE to visit the

Blissful Meadows

Facebook Page!

A special Thank You to our Chamber Champion members below!
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First Southern Baptist’s SPRING CRAFT SHOW is April 10

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

First Southern Baptist Church

Kick off spring at First Southern Baptist’s

SPRING

CRAFT SHOW!

April 10th
8am-5pm

April 11th
8am-3pm

@ 1818 South Main St.

(across from Briggs Auto)

31 vendors confirmed

Shop a wide variety of handmade, boutique,

and one-of-a-kind finds!

Church sponsored meals:

Homemade Chicken Noodle Dinner – $10

(includes mashed potatoes, homemade chicken noodles, green beans, homemade roll, and 2 cookies)

Pulled Pork Sandwich – $10

(includes baked beans and 2 cookies)

** DINE IN, CARRY OUT, OR CALL FOR DELIVERY (2+ MEALS) AVAILABLE!

Delivery times

Friday: 10:30am-5pm

Saturday 10:30am -3pm

Questions?

417-262-3948 or 620-215-3202

Click HERE to visit the

First Southern Baptist Church

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

First Southern Baptist Church

Website!

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Donations Sought For Good Ol’ Days

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Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days

Join us in celebrating

“Red, White, & Good Ol’ Days”

As we honor America’s 250th birthday

right here in Fort Scott.

We’re excited to share that planning is officially underway for the 45th Annual Good Ol’ Days Festival, happening June 5th & 6th, 2026, in Downtown Fort Scott, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible weekend!

We would love your support as we prepare for one of our community’s most cherished traditions.

Every contribution helps carry on a tradition that has been part of Fort Scott for generations. Good Ol’ Days is more than an event. It’s a celebration of community, connection, and hometown pride that brings people together year after year!

As a reminder, your contributions are tax-deductible. For more information, please visit fortscottgoodoldays.com or contact us at [email protected].

Please complete the sponsorship form & mail it along with your contribution to:

P.O. Box 1036, Fort Scott, KS 66701

-OR-

Donations may also be dropped off at the

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St.

The Good Ol Days Tax ID Number is 48-0989159.

DEADLINE

To ensure your business or organization is properly included in all printed advertising materials, sponsorships and donations must be received

no later than April 25, 2026.

We are also always looking for new volunteers and committee members to help with the event.

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out! We’d love to have you involved!

Click the button below for a printable .PDF copy of the sponsor form.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR FORM

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Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days

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

620-223-3566

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The Jennings Will Relocate One Business, Add Another

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3 North Main, on the left,  will be the new site of Blissful Medical Aesthetics and Wellness later this year. The boutique at 1 North Main at right, will have its grand opening on April 1.

Kinede and Damon Jennings will relocate their aesthetics and wellness business to 3 North Main, formerly the Iron Start Antiques and Such business, later this year, and open a new boutique business on April 1.

Kinede Jennings. Submitted photo.

” Blissful Medical Aesthetics & Wellness will remain the same business but will be relocating into the former Iron Star location in downtown Fort Scott, with an estimated move date of early fall.
This move allows us to expand services, space, and overall client experience,” Family Nurse Practitioner Kinede Jennings, said.

Blissful Medical Aesthetics & Wellness can be reached by phone: 620-489-5124 or email: [email protected]

Currently, their address is 4 South Main.

Jennings noted Blissful Medical Aesthetics & Wellness is a full-service medical aesthetics and wellness clinic offering:

  • Trt/bhrt- testosterone replacement therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
  • Medical weight loss (GLP-1 programs)
  • Botox, Daxxify, Xeomin
  • Dermal fillers and biostimulators
  • IV therapy and NAD
  • Peptide therapy
  • Laser treatments (Intense Pulsed Light therapy, hair removal, skin tightening)
  • Advanced facials and skincare treatments
  • Hair restoration (DE|RIVE system)
  • Functional Medicine
The building purchased by Kinede and Damon Jennings, at the corner of Wall and Main in Fort Scott’s Historic Downtown.

Blissful Meadows Boutique

Blissful Meadows Boutique, 1 North Main,  is a curated retail shopping experience featuring:

  • Accessories and jewelry
  • Home décor
  • Gifts and seasonal items
  • Loaded energy tea “Kickstart Energy”

Blissful Meadows Boutique is having a grand opening on April 1 from 2-6 p.m. at the store located at the corner of Main and Wall Streets in Fort Scott’s Historic District.

A ribbon cutting will be hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m.

The grand opening will feature refreshments, opening-day deals, and a first look at its curated collection of home décor and unique finds that blend modern and western charm, according to a Chamber press release.

The Chamber will host brief remarks and an official ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m., and community members are encouraged to attend and help welcome this new business to downtown Fort Scott.

Kinede Jennings, a Chamber Board Member, continues to invest in the growth and vitality of Fort Scott’s downtown through multiple business ventures and property improvements. The boutique will be managed by her mother-in-law, KerryJennings, according to the press release.

Jennings is part of a multi-generational Fort Scott family with deep roots in downtown business, including Sunshine Boutique, established by her grandparents, Georgia and Donnie in 1981, with additional family members continuing that tradition today, according to the press release.

“The Chamber appreciates Jennings’ continued investment in the community and looks forward to celebrating this exciting addition with the owners, staff, and community,” according to the press release. For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620)223-3566.

“We are incredibly excited to continue growing in Fort Scott—bringing both elevated wellness services and a unique boutique shopping experience to our community,” Jennings said. “Our goal is to create spaces that empower confidence, style, and overall well-being.”

 

 

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott March 26 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott March 26th Edition!

Tuesday, March 31st

📱 Google Business 101

This 1-hour Business Builder Workshop is a great fit for local businesses and retailers looking to improve visibility, local search results, and customer trust.

Have you registered yet?

Click the button below!
Register HERE

🚎 Historic Trolley Tours are Back!

Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history

with a narrated tour.

Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!

RADIO AUCTION Every Wednesday & Thursday

Click HERE for details!

Ready to grow your business?

Don’t miss this destination marketing workshop!

Featured Speaker

👤 Jon Schallert

Nationally recognized expert in helping businesses become “Consumer Destinations”

Stop blending in – learn how to stand out and attract customers from miles away!
REGISTER FOR JOHN SCHALLERT WORKSHOP HERE

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes 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. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-3pm.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

Want more details or updates Community, Chamber, and Member events?

You can find full dates, times, locations, and links on our community calendar on the Chamber’s website at:

👉 fortscott.com/events/calendar/

WEEKEND EVENTS

Friday, March 26th – Sunday, April 5th

🟢 FRIDAY, MARCH 27

🎶 City of Fort Scott Event: Olivia Lane & Rhett Walker

📍 Fort Scott Gathering Square Pavilion

🥔 Friendship Lunch – Potato Bar

🕚 11:30-1pm

📍 First United Methodist Church,

in the Fellowship Hall @ FUMC

301 S. National Ave.

🍽️ Lenten Friday Fish Fry – Knights of Columbus

📍 Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Holbrook St.

🟢 SATURDAY, MARCH 28

👩‍🍳 Little Chefs Class – The Kitchen C+C 📍 The Kitchen C+C

🎖️ Flight of Honor Gala

🕚 6-9pm

📍 The River Room, 3 W. Oak St.

🟢 TUESDAY, MARCH 31

🎓 Business Builder Workshop: Google Business 101

🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

📍 Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room, 302 E. Wall St.

💲 $10 Members | $20 Non-Members

🔗 https://fortscott.com/events

🟢 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

🎓 FSHS Career Fair

🕗 Morning event

📍 Fort Scott High School

💬 Students connect with local businesses, careers, and opportunities

🛍️ Blissful Meadows Boutique – Grand Opening Celebration ⭐

🕑 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 1 S. Main St., Downtown Fort Scott

✂️ Ribbon Cutting & Remarks: 5:30 PM

🟢 THURSDAY, APRIL 2

☕ Chamber Coffee hosted by FS Presbyterian Village

🕚 8am

📍 Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

2401 S. Horton St.

🟢 FRIDAY, APRIL 3

👔 Young Professionals League (YPL) Meeting

🕛 12:00 PM

📍 Papa Don’s Pizza

🍻 YPL Mix & Mingle

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 Sharky’s Pub

🎨 First Friday at The Artificers

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 8 N. National Ave.

💬 Art, shopping, refreshments, and community connection

🟢 SATURDAY, APRIL 4th

CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBER

🔧Virgil’s Mobile Mechanic – Grand Reopening / New Location Event

📍 Virgil’s Mobile Mechanic, 1217 S. Clark St.

🕕 12-2

🕕 Easter Egg Hunt at 1pm

A&W Spring Classic – Breakaway Roping

🕛 12:00-3pm

📍Arndt Ranch Indoor Arena, 1795 Highway 54, Fort Scott KS

➡️ Approximately 4 miles west of Fort Scott, KS @ National Trailer Source

FS Rec Dept. Easter Eggstravaganza

🕛 3-5pm

📍 Buck Run Community Center

735 S. Scott St.

Easter Story Biblical Drama @ Bethel Community Baptist Church

🕛 10:30am

📍Bethel Comm. Baptist Church

1397 155th St.

 

✅ See more events & details:

https://fortscott.com/events

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
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
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.
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Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

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Fort Scott, KS 66701
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FSCC’s Annual Women’s Free Luncheon is April 16

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Fort Scott Community College

FSCC’s Annual

Women’s Luncheon

Thursday, April 16th

10am-2pm

Ellis Fine Arts Building

2108 Horton St.

FREE Event!

$10 with the pasta bar lunch

Questions:

Taylor Bailey

620-223-2700 x 4600

Email: [email protected]

Attendees can look forward to a day of presentations, giveaways, and community engagement!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Bids & Dibs Recognized as Family-Friendly Workplace in Fort Scott

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Bids & Dibs, the largest resale boutique in Kansas, will be recognized as a Family-Friendly Workplace during a special event on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 a.m.

“Dana Book from the Kansas Children’s Service League will be at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Coffee in the morning,” said Angela Simon, owner Bids & Dibs. “I believe he is also going to present information on some grant funding opportunities for local businesses. This might be something of public interest.”

 

The  Family-Friendly Workplace recognition is presented through the Kansas Power of the Positive (KPOP) coalition and Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL), honoring employers who are committed to creating supportive environments for employees and families across Kansas, according to a press release from Simon.

Founded in 2012, Bids & Dibs has grown into a thriving community-centered business offering consignment, retail, and online sales while fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace culture.

“Family-friendly workplaces are essential to building strong businesses and strong communities,” said Simon. “Bids & Dibs exemplifies what it means to value employees not just as workers, but as people with families, responsibilities, and lives beyond the workplace.”

Through participation in the Family-Friendly Workplace initiative, Bids & Dibs has demonstrated a commitment to listening to employees and implementing practices that support work-life balance, employee well-being, and a positive organizational culture.

The Kansas Power of the Positive, supported by KCSL and partners across the state, promotes strategies that help organizations build safe, stable, and nurturing environments—both at home and in the workplace.

Community members, partners, and local leaders are invited to attend the recognition event and celebrate this milestone with the Bids & Dibs team.

About Bids & Dibs

Bids & Dibs is a Fort Scott-based consignment boutique offering clothing, accessories, home goods, and more for the whole family. Known for its strong community focus and customer-centered approach, the business has become a leader in retail resale across Kansas.

About Kansas Power of the Positive

Kansas Power of the Positive is a statewide coalition focused on strengthening communities by promoting positive experiences, supportive environments, and prevention-based strategies that improve outcomes for children and families.

About Kansas Children’s Service League

Kansas Children’s Service League is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children and families through education, prevention, and community-based services.

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Google Business 101 Is March 31

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host Business-Building Workshop #2

designed to help your business grow smarter and stronger.

Google Business 101
Tuesday, March 31st ~ 1:30-2:30 PM

📍Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room

302 E. Wall St., Fort Scott

Chamber Members

$10 per workshop

Non-Members

$20 per workshop

Register online by clicking below

or call the Chamber at 620-223-3566!

Visit our website for more info at fortscott.com !
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

About the class

Google Business 101

Learn how to improve your business visibility in local searches, build customer trust, and make your Google Business profile work for you.

About the presenter

Sara Comer, owner of Gracefully Managed of Columbus, KS has presented workshops and offers remote training around the region on topics such as e-commerce, websites, & social media.

This workshop is brought to you by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, made possible through Network Kansas and our Bourbon County eCommunity program.
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER – CLICK HERE!

Click HERE to visit

Gracefully Managed LLC

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

Gracefully Managed LLC

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

620-223-3566

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Bourbon County Arts Council Presents Barnaby Bright on April 30

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Bourbon County Arts Council

Bourbon County

Arts Council

Presents

Barnaby Bright

Thursday, April 30th

Doors Open 5:00pm

Hearty Appetizer Buffet 5:30-7:30pm

Performance 8:00pm

Crooner’s/Liberty Theatre

113 S. Main Fort Scott, KS

Reservations Required

Tickets

$50 BCAC Member

$60 Non-Member

Contact

Terri Floyd 620-224-7221

Deb Anderson 620-224-8650

Click HERE to visit Bourbon County Arts Council’s Facebook Page.

Click HERE to visit Barnaby Bright’s Facebook Page.
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2026 CFSEK Scholarship Stories: Kaylee Lunsford,The Power of Legacy

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Submitted. Kaylee Lunsford.

Most students talk about the financial relief of a scholarship, but it’s truly special when a student feels a personal connection to the fund’s history.

Kaylee Lunsford, a homeschooled student from Fort Scott, is currently studying animal science at Oklahoma State University. As a multi-year recipient of the Bill House Agricultural Scholarship through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK), Kaylee’s goals are global, planning to pursue a career in International Ag Law to “give farmers a voice on the world stage.”

“I’m shocked every time I’m notified that I received the scholarship,” Kaylee said. “I’m just so happy the committee thinks I’m deserving of it.”

The connection goes deeper than just the scholarship. Kaylee grew up showing Hereford cattle with the American Hereford Association (AHA)—an organization where the late Mr. House once served as president.

“I feel a connection to Mr. House through our shared participation in the AHA,” Kaylee noted. “While I never met him, I hope I can carry on his legacy.”

Beyond easing financial stress, Kaylee says the award serves as a motivator to work harder. Her advice for future applicants? Be open and reflective. “I try to give the (review) committee a chance to see why I am worth investing in. I want them to get to know me, my passion, and my goals.”

CFSEK scholarship applications close March 31st, 2026. A full list of scholarships and their requirements is available at SoutheastKansas.org/Students/Scholarship. Scholarship applications are available online at SoutheastKansas.org/Scholarship-App.

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas awarded over $2.8 million in grants from all foundation funds in 2025 and has facilitated over $28 million in total granting to Southeast Kansas since its inception in 2001. CFSEK serves the region by providing donors with various charitable interests and encouraging charitable giving, which addresses present and future needs in our area. The Columbus Area, Fort Scott Area, and Girard Area Community Foundations are affiliates of CFSEK. More information about CFSEK is available at SoutheastKansas.org.