What’s Happening in Fort Scott May 9

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 9th Weekly Newsletter

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 currently 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

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

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

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

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-4pm.

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING

STUDENT NIGHT AT FORT CINEMA

$5 tickets for all students Pre-K thru College

Par Tee Girl Ladies’ Golf League –

Every Wednesday thru July!

League Fee: $40

Contact:

Diane Striler at [email protected] or 248-568-7790

Click HERE for the Facebook Group Page!

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott High School

All Class Reunion Yard Signs!

Signs $20/each

*Several personalized designs available

*Additional Tiger swag including apparel, drinkware, license plates, banners also available

Deadline to order: Monday, June 16th

Pick up: Wednesday, June 25th @ the Chamber

231 E. Wall St.

Click HERE for order form .pdf file

Show off your Tiger Pride in style!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

Daily Admission:

2& under Free

3-14yrs $2

15-62yrs $3

63yrs+ $2

Questions: 620-223-8142

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UPCOMING EVENTS

5/7-17th | Order your Peaches & Strawberries thru Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store

Georgia Peaches: $58 per case (approx 25 lbs)

NC Strawberries: $35 per flat (approx 12 lbs)

Order Deadline: May 17th by 7pm

Expected Arrival May 22nd.

Click HERE to order or call Perry’s 620-939-4300

5/10 ~ Kansas Barrell Association Rodeo

Bourbon County Fairgrounds

5/10 ~ Kansas Rocks – Newbie Women Wheelers Recovery Course

5/10 ~ Create your own beaded earrings

at The Artificers

$50/class

Click HERE for the 10:30am-12:30pm Class Sign-Up!

Click HERE for the 2:30-4:30 Class Sign-Up!

5/10 ~ 8pm | Fort Scott High School Graduation

Congratulations Seniors!

5/13 ~ 10am-5pm | Freeman Advantage

Travel Group visits Fort Scott

Welcome Freeman Advantage Travel Group

for a Daytrip Group Tour of Fort Scott!

5/14 ~ 5-9pm | Ghetto Tacos Food Truck at Woodland Hills Golf Course

*the truck will provide dinner and the Clubhouse will serve the drinks – Carry-out available!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

5/15 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by Shead Farm Homestead Festival

2468 Cavalry Rd., Garland, KS

5/15~ 6-8pm | Paint N’ Sip by Creating a Peony Flower at The Artificers – With Katie Hueston

$40 | 21+ ages | BYOB

Click HERE to sign up!

5/15 ~ 6-10pm | Rock’N H Barrell Race

Bourbon County Fairgrounds

Click HERE for FB event page & details!

5/16 ~ 6-8pm | Supper Club with Rancher Jake at The Kitchen Collaborative + Collective

**Currently SOLD OUT**

5/17 ~ Splash Pad opens for the Season!

5/17 ~ Kansas Rocks Pros

An introduction to the Park

5/17 ~ 10am-12pm | Free Genealogy Workshop

Sponsored by Molly Foster Berry chapter Daughter of the American Revolution

FSCC Library, Bailey Hall

Pre-Register:

Barbara Ritter 913-636-4892 | [email protected]

Jean Strade 620-778-0266 | [email protected]

RSVP by 5/14

5/17 ~ 10am-5pm | Shead Farm Festival

A Fun whole-Family Outing!

2468 Cavalry Rd., Garland, KS

$5 single ticket

$25 family ticket of 5+

Contact for questions:

620-224-4149 or 620-215-2396

5/17 ~ 12pm | Fort Scott Elks Lodge Veterans Pool Tournament

Jack & Jill tourney – 16 team limit

Calcutta 12pm Play begins 12:30pm

$20/person

*Veterans eat and play for FREE!

*Kitchen open for all other players

Contact Cathy 620-224-8289 or [email protected]

5/17 ~ 6:30-10pm | Aloha Summer Luau 2025 hosted by City of Fort Scott

Kick off summer with a Splash Bash at the Splashpad

Feat. “Bob Jovi” tribute band of Bon Jovi. Opening Act is an REO Speedwagon Tribute Band.

5/17 ~ 8-10pm | Bourbon County Art Council presents Barnaby Bright in concert!

*Special Guest & Fort Scott Native, Singer & Songwriter Chip Albright.

Crooner’s Liberty Theatre

Doors open 5pm | 5:30-7:30pm Hearty Appetizer Buffet | 8pm Performance

RSVP REQUIRED:

$50 BCAC Member | $60 Non-Member

Terri Floyd 620-224-721

Deb anderson 620-224-8650

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
620-223-3566
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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

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