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Summer Chess at the Library |
Where: Evanston Public Library, Orrington and Church. (Metered parking available behind the library or in the library basement; enter from Orrington.).
When: EVERY Thursday, 7-8:45 p.m., June 18-August 20.
What: An open, public chess night for K-8 chess players (mostly) as well as adult players, beginner through advanced. Parents: this is NOT a drop-off activity. Parents are responsible for their own kids. However, if your kid is older, you may find you can go browse the stacks once s/he is settled into a good game. You must re-unite with your child by 8:45 p.m.
How: Chess sets are supplied. Bring a clock if you like to play blitz. If you are shy, someone there will help you find a game.
For those who haven't been before, it's a nice way to spend an evening. Go load up on summer reading, play a few games of chess, make some new friends (and meet up with old ones), enjoy the air conditioning.
Sponsored by: the Evanston Public Library and Evanston Scholastic Chess
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About Evanston Scholastic Chess |
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Evanston Scholastic Chess is a group of parents and volunteers who lead and organize school chess clubs in Evanston. We serve students in grades K-8 who either live in Evanston or attend an Evanston school. Here's what we do: - Conduct four K-8 chess tournaments a year between the months of November and April. At our tournaments, children compete in age- and ability-based groups. These events are ideal for young Evanston chess players who want to try out the tournament experience. The tournaments are not USCF rated.
- Take turns hosting Summer Chess at the Library, a community program held at the Main Branch of the Evanston Public Library.
- Host an email list that Evanston Chess coaches, leaders and volunteers can use to share resources, plans and best practices.
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2008-09 Evanston Scholastic Chess Tournament Schedule November 22, 2008, Lincoln School January 31, 2009, Washington School February 21, 2009, Lincolnwood School March 28, 2009, Chute Middle School (Sponsored by Dewey Chess) |
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