Supporting Local Chess: Announcements

MICHIGAN LivingstonDaily.com Chess — A free chess club meets from 6-8 p.m. at Howelling Coffee, 120 W. M-59, Howell. Chess coach Matthew Trujillo, reigning Class E tournament champion, will be on hand to help players to refine skills. All ages are welcome. Bring your own speed chess clock. For details, call (517) 552-5501 or e-mail Michael@ HowellingCoffee.com. CALIFORNIA The-signal.com Santa Clarita Valley Signal, CA New class at the Senior Center Will be held at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in room A1. The Chess Club will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m Fridays. Pleasantonweekly.com Pleasanton, CA Chess ClubResidents are trying to start a Pleasanton Chess Club, primarily for kids. Anyone interested can email PleasantonChess@yahoo.com. Please provide email address, name, phone number and USCF rating, if any. GEORGIA Savannahnow.com Savannah, GA Savannah Association for the BlindThe 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.