Tag: Chess
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Judd Elementary fourth grader places fifth in state chess competition
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Om Nangia wanted to buy lunch at Judd Elementary School instead of bringing his own. His father didn’t like the idea, so in order to have the privilege again, Om asked what he could do. His dad said if he could beat him in chess, lunch was his. “I like just playing,”…
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South River Library chess club keeps patrons sharp
SOUTH RIVER–Recognizing its patrons growing interest in the game of bishops and kings, the South River Public Library started the Adult Chess Club. “We had a steady interest from older students. There were a good number of people who missed out on learning the game when they were younger … [and] needed to find a way…
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Chess club at Monroe library open to teens, adults
The Adult Chess Club will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in August at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. The club is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. Registration is not required. For more information, visit www.monroetwplibrary.org.
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There’s a club for most everyone
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer If it is 6 a.m. on a Saturday, chances are you’ll find Freehold resident Joe Giles rowing down the Passaic River. Giles, like many other adults in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, was looking to be a part of a club, and after rowing in college, he opted to join the…