| May 1 |
Fort Scott National Historic Site Education Days: Life on the Frontier
Hands on education program developed for K – 4th grade allows children to experience and explore the 1840s fort community. |
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| May 2 |
Fort Scott National Historic Site Education Days: Life on the Frontier
Hands on education program developed for K – 4th grade allows children to experience and explore the 1840s fort community. |
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| May 3 |
Fort Scott's Norm Conard, Executive Director of the Lowell Milken Center and 2012 Kansas of the Year, will be the presenter at the Pittsburg Chamber First Friday Breakfast. Conard's presentation will focus on the Lowell Milken Center and the internationally recognized Life in a Jar project, the breakfast will be held at the Wilkinson Alumni Center, 401 E. Ford in Pittsburg. The breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. Cost for the event is only $10 which includes a full buffet breakfast. RSVPs are required and may be made by calling the Pittsburg Chamber at 620.231.1000 by 5 p.m. on April 30.
YPL First Friday Luncheon, (Young Professional League of Bourbon County), $6, Lyons Twin Mansion. Anyone interested in YPL is welcome to attend. Email info@ypl-bbco.org to RSVP. |
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| May 4 |
Farmer's Market Opening Day for the Season! 8am to noon. To have a vendor booth at the Farmer's Market contact Mary Corpstien at 620-223-2670.
Bourbon County Master Gardeners' Garden Club annual PLANT SALE at the Farmers Market, 8am to noon. Contact is Kris Gant, klk.gant@gmail.com.
44th annual Fort Scott Community College Elementary Music Festival, instrumental solos and ensembles, bands and orchestras will be adjudicated. The Music Festivals are open to any public or private school, studio or home school students through grade 8. There is no required list or levels. All students at all levels are welcome. Directors and teachers may choose music that they feel is of the appropriate level for their students. Any teacher or parent who would like more information about the festival should contact Betty Jo Laflen or Greg Turner, festival directors, at (620) 223-2700 or email bettyjol@fortscott.edu.
Lyons Twin Mansions & Nate's Place invite you to celebrate the 139th running of the KENTUCKY DERBY, 2:30pm, Nate's Place, 750 S. National, Derby Attire Encouraged, Enter Contest to Win Prizes, Light Appetizers & a Cup of Mint Julep for $10 per person, RSVP to 620-223-3644 or 620-719-9820.
Liberty Theatre presents Neon Blue, 8pm… This band will bring their crowd pleasing energy to the Liberty. They cover the best classic R & B and Rock and Soul around. They captivate audiences and they maintain their popularity with excellence in vocal, instrumental, playlist capabilities along with a sincere love and appreciation for the crowds they perform for. Make reservations for a wonderful pre-show dinner at the adjacent Crooner's Lounge, call Jill at 417-824-0931 for show tickets and dinner reservations.
FSCC Rodeo team hosts "The Clash", 8pm, Arnold Arena, back by popular demand The Clash features FSCC Rodeo Team members competing against local professionals. The pros include Jason Arndt, Bo Casper, Dusty Elkington, Glen Smith, Cali Griffin, Stewart Gulager, Katie VanDiest, and Clayton Zibell. During the event there will also be a silent auction and a raffle for a horse. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for FSCC students, $3 for children 6-12, free for children under 5, and $25 for a family. Proceeds will be used for the new Rodeo Practice Facility. For more information call 620-223-2700. |
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| May 5 |
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Fort Scott Country Music Show, Memorial Hall, 3rd & National, 2pm. Admission $12 adults, 15 and younger free. For more info. contact Steve or Nancy Cliffman at (620) 223-5708 or stevecliffman@yahoo.com.
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| May 6 |
FSHS V Golf @ Chanute, 1pm
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| May 7 |
FSHS V Golf, here, 1pm
FSHS Senior Awards, 7pm
City Commission Meeting, City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6pm |
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| May 8 |
FSHS Choir Concert, Ellis Fine Arts Center, 8pm |
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| May 9 |
Fort Scott National Historic Site Education Days: Sweep Through History
Curriculum based education programs developed for 4th through 6th graders explore Fort Scott’s role in the opening of the West, Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War.
FSHS SEK Track @ Pittsburg, 3:30pm
FSHS V/JV Baseball/Softball @ Chanute
Relay for Life Bourbon County, Ladies Night Out, and PURSE AUCTION with vendor booths, food, socializing & much more! A girl’s night out for ages 21 and older. 6-9pm, Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main Street. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Chamber, Lowell Milken Center and Country Cupboard. Contact Shawn O'Brien if interested in a vendor booth or for other information, 913-980-0454. |
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| May 10 |
Fort Scott National Historic Site Education Days: Sweep Through History
Curriculum based education programs developed for 4th through 6th graders explore Fort Scott’s role in the opening of the West, Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War.
FSHS Band Tour
FSHS State Tennis
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta SWAP MEET, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 8am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, www.pioneerharvestfiesta.org.
Townwide Garage Sale! |
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| May 11 |
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta SWAP MEET, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 8am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, www.pioneerharvestfiesta.org.
Townwide Garage Sale!
FSHS State Tennis
FSHS Prom, 8 to 11pm |
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| May 12 |
Happy Mother's Day!
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| May 13 |
FSHS Regional Golf/Baseball/Softball
USD-234 Employee Recognition Reception, 5pm
USD-234 Board Meeting, Board Office, 5:30pm |
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| May 14 |
FSHS Regional Baseball/Softball |
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| May 16 |
Presbyterian Village Annual Good Samaritan Fundraiser, 5:30pm
Mercy Hospital Day of Dance, Fort Scott Middle School: Screenings 6:30 to 9pm, Program 7 to 8:30pm. Dance moves change through the decades. So do your health care needs. Learn how the two Tango. Admission Fee: Free but tickets are required. Ticket Outlets: Mercy Hospital, Mercy Medical Plaza & Chamber office. Web: mercy.net/fortscottks. More Information: Contact Spirit of Women Coordinator at 620-223-8094 |
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| May 17 |
USD-234 Elementary Planning Day
FSHS Regional Track
FSCC Graduation |
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| May 18 |
FSHS Baccalaureate, FSHS Gym, 4pm
FSHS Graduation, Frary Field, 8pm |
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| May 19 |
Pat Harry Music Studio Recital, 2:30pm, First United Methodist Church, community welcome to attend. Contact is Pat Harry, (620) 215-3013, psharry@sbcglobal.net. |
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| May 20 |
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, 12 p.m.
FSHS State Golf |
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| May 21 |
FSMS 6th Grade Awards, 8:20am
City Commission Meeting, City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6pm |
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| May 22 |
FSMS 7th Grade Awards, 8:20am
USD-234 2nd Grade Awards, 1:45pm |
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| May 23 |
FSMS 8th Grade Awards, 8:30am
Chamber Ag Tour, "Behind the Scenes of Farmers Market", tour will leave the Chamber at 3pm, the first 20 people to RSVP will be able to ride on the trolley, others may follow along in their own transportation. Tour is expected to return to the Chamber by 6:30pm. More details to come! |
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| May 24 |
USD-234 Last Day of School
FSHS State Baseball/Softball/Track
EW 3rd Grade Awards, 8:30am
EW 4th Grade Awards, 10:30am
EW 5th Grade Awards, 1pm |
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| May 25 |
FSHS State Baseball/Softball/Track
Hidden Treasure Race/Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by the Scottish Rite, put your team of 3-6 people together and make plans to participate in this fun competitive "Amazing Race" type event. More information to come, contact is Don Wheeler, 620-224-3131.
Fort Scott National Historic Site, Daily Guided Tours begin for the season, May 28th to September 1st, 11am and 1pm each day.
Fort Scott National Historic Site, "Highlights in History": Features talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott’s role in the pivotal events of American History in the place where it happened! Learn about the role of the Dragoons and Infantry in policing in the permanent Indian frontier and in our nation’s westward expansion. Explore the time known as “Bleeding Kansas” and the events and impacts of the Civil War that followed. Call ahead for a listing and description of the programs to be offered. |
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| May 26 |
Fort Scott National Historic Site, "Highlights in History": Features talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott’s role in the pivotal events of American History in the place where it happened! Learn about the role of the Dragoons and Infantry in policing in the permanent Indian frontier and in our nation’s westward expansion. Explore the time known as “Bleeding Kansas” and the events and impacts of the Civil War that followed. Call ahead for a listing and description of the programs to be offered.
7th Annual Gary Dunn Memorial Golf Tournament, 9am tournament, 3pm cookout @ Rhonda Dunn's, Woodland Hills Golf Course, $25 per player, after tournament expenses paid, all additional funds will go to The Sharing Bucket. Contact Rhonda Dunn to enter, 620-224-1186 or rhondaadunn@sbcglobal.net. |
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| May 27 |
Fort Scott National Historic Site, "Highlights in History": Features talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott’s role in the pivotal events of American History in the place where it happened! Learn about the role of the Dragoons and Infantry in policing in the permanent Indian frontier and in our nation’s westward expansion. Explore the time known as “Bleeding Kansas” and the events and impacts of the Civil War that followed. Call ahead for a listing and description of the programs to be offered.
Memorial Day -- Chamber office closed, Visitor Information Center open
Memorial Day Service at U.S. National Cemetery, 900 E. National, 10:30 a.m. |
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| May 30 |
Fort Scott Idol, Memorial Hall, 6pm, www.fortscottgoodoldays.com. |
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| May 31 |
Ribbon Cutting, The Game Cafe', The Chamber is excited to announce a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening event at The Game Cafe', 12 E. National, on Friday, May 31st, at 8am with the ribbon being cut at 8:15am. Attendees may also register for a special drawing. Owner Korey Pearson and The Game Cafe' buy, sell & trade video games, and also repair gaming consoles, iPhone screens and computers. Coffee, juice and light refreshments will be served. Join us in celebrating the opening of this new business in Fort Scott! For more information on The Game Cafe', call Korey at (620) 704-5208 or email koreypearson@hotmail.com.
Good Ol' Days Annual Street Fair, Carnival & Celebration. Parade Friday, 6pm. Click here for parade entry form. |
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