"Despite the documented evidence of chess historian H.J.R. Murray, I have always thought that chess was invented by a goddess." George Koltanowski, from Women in Chess, Players of the Modern Game
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Supporting Local Chess: Announcements
MARYLAND
From the Baltimoresun.com
Chess
The Elkridge library, 6540 Washington Blvd., sponsors a chess club for ages 13 and older from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Players of all abilities are welcome, but they must know how to play chess. Snacks will be provided. 410-313-5077.
From the Baltimoresun.com (different edition)
The South Laurel Recreation Council is accepting registration for fall classes, which begin Sept. 13 and thereafter. Chess classes will be held in South Laurel elementary schools and at the Montpelier Neighborhood Park.
Information or registration: 301-776-2805, or stop by the Deerfield Run Community Center on Route 197 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The registration deadline is Sept. 10.
TEXAS (Fort Worth)
From the Startelegram.com
Northeast Tarrant Community Calendar
Tuesday (August 26, 2008)
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS — Watauga Chess Club, 7 p.m., North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation, 6720 NE Loop 820. Free. www.wataugachess.thinkhost.com.
Wednesday (August 27, 2008)
WATAUGA — Chess club, 3-5 p.m. Watauga Public Library, 7109 Whitley Road. Ages 5-18. 817-831-6465.
Thursday (August 28, 2008)
KELLER — Chess and other board games, 2-3:30 p.m., Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road. 817-743-4841.
ILLINOIS
From Southtownstar.com
Tuesday (September 9, 2008)
Chess club
Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, offers a chess club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Beginners can join the club. Registration: (708) 755-5040.
From Southtownstar.com (different edition)
Saturday (September 6, 2008)
chess/scraBble
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, hosts open chess and Scrabble for participants of all ages and abilities from noon to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of every month. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222.
GEORGIA
From Savannahnow.com
A different way to get involved in chess - this agency is looking for volunteers to play chess with blind people:
Savannah Association for the Blind
The organization is looking for volunteers to help at the agency, located at 214 Drayton St., as well as in the homes of some of the group's clients. Some activities volunteers participate in include manning the Talking Books Library, bowling with clients, playing chess and other board games, writing grant proposals for the agency, grocery shopping, assisting with writing and paying bills and more. Call 232-6048.
CANADA
West Vancouver
From the North Shore News canada.com/northshorenews
Another opportunity to volunteer and play chess:
Chess players are needed at Parkgate Community Centre. Info: 604-983-6376.
PENNSYLVANIA
From Lancasteronline.com
Chess, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Perkins Restaurant, 2175 Lincoln Highway. Call Bill Dillon, 396-0097.
IOWA (Keokuk)
From the Dailygate.com
Monday (August 25, 2008)
Tri-State Chess Club - 7 p.m., Keokuk Hy-Vee, 3111 Main St. Open to all levels of play.
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