What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber

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What’s Happening

October 26, 2018

26-27	Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays. Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls. Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
26-27	50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under
26-27	Haunted Scarefest – Clark Street Lights (753 Clark St.) See flyer below for more info
26-28	(Cancelled for Friday night) Boos & Brews Haunted Trolley Tour, Boiler Room Brewhaus, 7pm-10pm See flyer below for info
26	Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown Fort Scott, 7-8pm. This week’s performer will be: Crawford Street Church of Christ. They are an acapella group that includes the audience in the singing. If the weather is inclement, the show will be moved indoors to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop
26	Zombie Chase/Werewolf Attach 5K Run/1 Mile Walk – Gunn Park, 11 am See flyer below for details
27	Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items
27	Halloween Parade & Festivities in Downtown Fort Scott – 10am-12pm See flyer below for info
27	Across The Pond in concert at Liberty Theatre – 8pm-10:30pm
28	Duke Mason in concert – Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2pm-4pm See flyer below for information
28	Oktoberfest at Trinity Lutheran Church – 4pm-7pm See flyer below for information
29	Community Prayer for 2018 Elections – Interdenominational Praise and Prayer Gathering – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 7 pm
29	Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free) See flyer below for information
30-31	Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
30	Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Assistance – Southwind Extension Office, call Joy Miller to make an appointment: 620-223-3720
30	Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
30	T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
30	Pumpkin Carving Contest & Halloween Games – Buck Run Community Center, 6pm-8pm, $3 admission
31	Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
31	Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
31	TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
31	Haunted Scarefest – 753 Clark St., 4pm-? – Treats, movie, light display See flyer below for details
Nov. 1	Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Landmark Bank. Location: 200 S. Main St.
1	Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community) This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information
1	Kiwanis Pioneer Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
1	Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
2-3	Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays. Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls. Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
2-3	50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under
2	YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm
3	15th Annual Forks & Corks – A Taste of Fort Scott – Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St., Fort Scott, KS Tickets available online here or at the Chamber of Commerce. Call 620-223-3566 for more information See flyer below for details
3	Care to Share Cancer Support Group’s Quarterly Meeting – Mercy Hospital, McAuley Room. Everyone welcome. 10:30am-11:30am To visit the website for more information: Click here
3	KS Rocks Recreation Park Kansas Krawl Event and Competition See flyer below for details
5	Nurse Career & Education Fair – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center – 2018 S. Horton, 1-4 pm See flyer below for more information
5	Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free) See flyer below for information
6-7	Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
6-8	Fort Scott High School Musical: Bright Star – 1005 S. Main St. – 7pm – Tickets available at the FSHS Office and Common Ground
6	Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights – Fundraiser – 1st Tues. of the month
6	Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Assistance – Southwind Extension Office, call Joy Miller to make an appointment: 620-223-3720
6	Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
6	T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
6	City Commission Meeting – City Hall – 6-7 pm
7	Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
7	Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – Carriage House, 301 S. Main – 12-1pm (lunch provided by Cheney Witt Chapel) All are welcome
7	Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
7	TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
8-9	Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Final Christmas Show – Mercy Hospital McAuley Conference Center – 8am-6pm. Contact Tina Rockhold: 620-223-8094
8	Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by the VFW Location: 1745 S. National Avenue
8	Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community) This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information
8	Kiwanis Pioneer Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
8	Holiday Open House in Fort Scott – 5-8pm – Shop, sip & snack as over 20 retailers (in Downtown Historic District and other locations in town) will be open late for you to shop for gifts & holiday decor! Many locations will be offering drawings, festive treats and beverages. Trolley rides from store to store available See flyer below for details
8	Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
	Save the Date: – November 9th-11th – Veterans Day Weekend Celebration – November 10 – Veterans Day Weekend 1800’s Remembrance Grand Ball – November 15th – A Smokin’ Good Time – Security 1st Title’s Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ Lunch – November 18th-24th – Key Apparel’s Annual Warehouse Sale – Spring Semester 2019 Online Course offered by Kansas State University (see flyer below) Click here for full events listing on our website.