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What’s Happening In Fort Scott By The Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening

August 10, 2018

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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
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50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
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Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Lunch for a cause benefiting: Alzheimer’s Association – Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St., 11am-1pm, $5 donation
Meal includes: traditional spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, and a blueberry muffin that can be dine-in or pick-up
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Back to School Movie Night at Common Ground Coffee Co. located at 116 S. Main St. This is a free event and will be showing several movies.
Movies listed as: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at 2pm, Night at the Museum at 4pm, and Little Rascals at 6pm
10 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, this weekend featuring the Hemphill Family Band.
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Outdoor Movie Night in Downtown Fort Scott – Star Wars Edition – Rogue One , Wall &
Main St., 8:30pm
11 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
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Joe Evans performing at Common Ground – 116 S. Main St., free to the public, 9am
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Church of Christ is having Vacation Bible School on August 11th from 9am-12pm with lunch provided. You may call Elisa at 785-214-1280 for more information. Registration will start at 8:30am
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Back to School Movie Night! Part 2 at Common Ground – 116 S. Main St., free to the public, starts at 2pm
Movies listed as: The Goonies at 2pm, Alice in Wonderland at 4pm, and Shrek at 6pm
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EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown – Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit, Uniontown, KS Saddle Club Arena
You may click here for more information about event or to register.
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Fort Scott’s Welcome Home Weekend – Live Band 80’s & Out at the River Room, $5 cover at the door, 3 W. Oak St., 7-10pm
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KOMB 103.9 City Pool Party from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome and Care to Share will have concessions. This is free to the public.
13 USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main St.,
5:30-6:30pm
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Join us at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village at 2401 S. Horton St. for an informative presentation on computer scamming and how to stay safe on the internet. Get expert guidance on how to protect your personal information from criminal hackers while using your computer, cell phone, or other Bluetooth-capable device. The speaker will be John Motti, Owner, ABC Computers.
RSVP to Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or rkellum@pmma.org by August 10th. 
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Join Miss Val and other local families for a themed story time, featuring 2-3 books read aloud, songs or fingerplays, craft, and snacks.Along with a play table for before and after the stories. All story times welcome any-age children and teens, and most weeks offer the option of attending the same program on Tuesday or Wednesday. Some themes are based around seasons, holidays, and annual events. While others are chosen by regular attendees. This is hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library on 201 S. National Ave. at 10-11am. 
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
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T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 4-5pm
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
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Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon Co. Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National, board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm
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Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
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Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 2401 S. Horton St., 12-1pm
15 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
15 TAG – Teen Advisory Group, Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
4-5pm
16 Chamber Coffee – Scott Township Rural Fire Dept. Station, 2060 Hwy 54 or 1.5 miles W. of Hwy. 54/69 Junction, 8am
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
16 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm
17-19 Heartland Showcase Boer Goat Sale – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds
Click here for more information about
the sale.
17-18 Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
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50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
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Benefit Dinner for Paizlee from the Community and The Floyd’s Family. Our community is coming together to support a loving family of Fort Scott with a benefit dinner. Please, every donation is appreciated to help this living little girl fight for her life. If you would like tickets for the event you may click here. The food provided will be smoked pulled pork, green beans, baked beans, and dessert all for $7.00 a plate. All donations go straight to the family for expenses.
17 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, will be at Common Ground Coffee Co. if excessive heat.
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Outdoor Movie Night in Downtown Fort Scott – Despicable Me, Wall & Main St., 8:30pm
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1-Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., 8am-2pm
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
18 Flagship Romance hosted by the Bourbon Co. Arts Council – Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 8pm
20 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm
20 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm
20 Community Book Club – chose a Gaylord Dold book from the Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 7-9pm
21 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
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Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
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City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
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Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
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FSCC’s annual Business Expo will take place from 9-11:30am. Local businesses, please call Kassie Cate at 620-223-2700 ext. 5248 or email kassief@fortscott.edu to register! Spaces fill up fast so don’t hesitate. No registration cost either. Take this opportunity to market your business and hire eager college students. The expo will take place in Bailey Hall.
22 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
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Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 2401 S. Horton St., 12-1pm
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
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TAG – Teen Advisory Group, Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
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Chamber Coffee opening. Call the Chamber at 620-223-3566 to reserve your spot.
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Employers are invited to a Lunch & Learn meeting to discover more about the Registered Apprenticeship opportunity. Apprenticeships are a tired and true workforce development strategy that have paid dividends for companies who use the program. Employers who utilize apprentices report higher productivity, higher retention rates, and a substantial return on investment.
Join us to learn more about this opportunity at the Fire Station One Community Room at 911 W. 4th St. in Pittsburgh, KS. 
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
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Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm
Save the Date:
August 24th – Extreme Midget Wrestling
August 25th – 6th Annual Fort Scott National Cemetery #1 Wreath Ride
September 1st – Labor Day Weekend
September 1st – 8th Annual Coed Softball Tournament for Care to Share
Click here for full events listing on our website.
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
Visit Fort Scott KS

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2018 Fort Scott Area Community Guide & Chamber Membership Directory.

 

The Fort Scott National Historic Site 2018 Schedule of Activities.

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Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking

2018 Schedule of events.

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Bike Share Program
Bike Share Program is now
available to the public!
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for additional information on our website click here!
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