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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2992/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2792/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20251112T190119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T190119Z
UID:2991-1762363800-1762372800@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2991/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20251112T183658Z
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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2954/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T200000
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CREATED:20250920T221841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184618Z
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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2800/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20251112T183929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183929Z
UID:2953-1761400800-1761408000@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2953/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20251112T184047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184128Z
UID:2961-1761154200-1761163200@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to close at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2961/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250920T221947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T221947Z
UID:2789-1760796000-1760803200@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2789/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20251018T000123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T183946Z
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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Roth's Fresh Market: Speed Chess
DESCRIPTION:SPEED CHESS AT ROTH’s THIS FRIDAY\nToday we’re excited to announce a special popup of our chess club at Roth’s Fresh Market. We’re doing speed chess! \nMcMinnville Chess Club at Roth’s Fresh Market\nFriday\, October 17\, 2025 @  7-9pm\n1595 SW Baker St\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nSpeed chess is one of the most popular forms of chess\, and it’s — in a word — a rush. We’ll be playing blitz chess and each player gets be 5 minutes (or 3 minutes for the brave who want to play bullet chess). After the game (win or lose)\, it’s time to play again. \nSantiago Tenesaca\, who recently sat down with me for a community spotlight interview to talk about chess and life\, is hosting! Everyone is welcome\, all ages and all skill levels. Haven’t tried blitz? Now’s your chance. \n \nJames\, Santiago (center)\, and Mike \nPut your skills to the test\, try out new openings\, and have fun playing under time pressure with the nicest chess club members you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe’ll be in the front cafe area from 7-9pm. Please consider supporting our venue\, get a sandwich from the grab-and-go\, or do your weekly shopping when you’re done playing. Roth’s is open until 10pm. \nBYOB (bring your own board!) and chess clock. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. If you don’t have a clock\, download the “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2922/
LOCATION:Roth’s Fresh Market\, 1595 SW Baker St.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250920T221729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184609Z
UID:2793-1760549400-1760558400@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2793/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250920T221938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T221938Z
UID:2790-1760191200-1760198400@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2790/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250920T221719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184559Z
UID:2794-1759944600-1759953600@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2794/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250918T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T162626Z
UID:2786-1759586400-1759593600@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2786/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250908T001842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T004127Z
UID:2750-1759579200-1759584600@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnille Chess Club T-Shirt Party at CreativiTEE
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is partnering with CreativiTEE for a fun and collaborative T-shirt creation activity for the entire family. We’ll be at Mac Market in CreativiTEE’s space at the Airstream trailer on Saturday\, October 4th from 12-1:30pm and making custom T-shirts! (That’s right\, we’re having a T-party!) \nThis event is free to attend\, but to make and take home a custom T-shirt or hoodie (sizes toddler through adult)\, prices are as marked. All proceeds go to support CreativiTEE\, our newest and funnest T-shirt personalized apparel shop in town! \nNo prior experience is necessary\, and attendees can either make new stencils for their T-shirt designs or use any of the stencils that are provided. CreativiTEE will be providing several chess-themed stencils\, too. \nDiscounted scholarships are available\, and to apply for a scholarship please be sure to get a ticket to this event below. \nWe won’t be playing chess at this event\, but this event is also on the same day as our regular club meeting at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli from 2-4pm. Join us for a day of crafty fun at CreativiTEE and then chess in the afternoon at Harvest Fresh! \nHOW IT WORKS\n\nFirst\, pick out a T-shirt or hoodie in your favorite style\, color\, and size.\nThen start designing! You’ll have access to ink scraps\, stencils\, other tools\, and guidance from CreativiTEE’s expert staff to make your dream design come true. Plus\, you can make your custom T-shirt or hoodie at any of the available tables in Mac Market!\nOnce your design is good to go\, hand it to CreativiTEE’s expert staff to transform it into a wearable T-shirt or hoodie using professional screen printing.\nFinally\, you can wear your warm\, freshly-created creation.\n\nSPONSORS WELCOME\nWe’re looking for a food sponsor for this event. Contact us or speak with any of the organizers between now and the event if you’d like to sponsor pizzas\, cheese bread\, or anything else from Honey Pie Pizza\, conveniently located across from CreativiTEE. \nSCHOLARSHIPS\nContact us or get a ticket for this event to receive a $10 scholarship discount on your custom T-shirt or hoodie at CreativiTEE. The ticket is free\, and the discounted total for your custom T-shirt or hoodie will be paid in person at the event.
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2750/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250920T221708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184550Z
UID:2795-1759339800-1759348800@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2795/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T075844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T075844Z
UID:2716-1758981600-1758988800@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2716/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T065635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T185842Z
UID:2694-1758735000-1758744000@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2694/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T075849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T075849Z
UID:2717-1758376800-1758384000@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2717/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250905T213110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T213119Z
UID:2743-1758133800-1758139200@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at GrizzFest
DESCRIPTION:Are you a highschooler or family member interested in the Mac High Chess Club? \nMcMinnville Chess Club is proud to announce that several of our members and organizers will be at McMinnville High School’s GrizzFest this September 17th! We’ll be there to talk with students\, family\, and staff about the Mac High Chess Club\, an official afterschool activity beginning Wednesday\, September 24th (3:30-4:30pm). \nYou’re invited to drop by our table at GrizzFest\, sign up for the Mac High Chess Club\, learn about other chess resources and activities in town\, and meet and play others. Chess sets and clocks will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own! \nThis event coincides with McMinnville Chess Club’s regular club meeting at Mac Market (5:30 to close)\, so you and your family can make it a chess-filled evening — visit us at GrizzFest and sign up for Mac High Chess Club\, then later get some pizza at Honey Pie Pizza at Mac Market\, and play chess upstairs (above Honey Pie) with the McMinnville Chess Club. \nOur GrizzFest table will be staffed by: \n\nChristefano Reyes\, local chess tutor and director of McMinnville Chess Club\n… and you!\n\nThis list will be updated as our team grows. Contact us if you’d also like to be there!
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2743/
LOCATION:McMinnville High School\, 615 NE 15th St.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T071122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T185011Z
UID:2693-1758130200-1758139200@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2693/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250912T005059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T031409Z
UID:2772-1757869200-1757876400@macchess.org
SUMMARY:Club Match! McMinnville Chess Club vs Cuenca Club de Ajedrez Café Austria
DESCRIPTION:Our sister club\, Cuenca Club de Ajedrez Café Austria of Cuenca\, Ecuador\, has invited McMinnville Chess Club to a club match on Sunday\, September 14th\, and we’ve accepted! \nTo join us\, you must first be a member of the McMinnville Chess Club group on Chess.com (be sure to request to join now if you haven’t already!). We will start with 5 players\, with a time control of 30 minutes per player (with a possible 60 minutes total). \nAt 5pm Pacific on Sunday\, September 14th\, log in to Chess.com on desktop or mobile\, select “Clubs” and you’ll see “McMinnville Chess Club” in the club list. From there\, select “Club Match! McMinnville Chess Club vs Cuanca Club de Ajadrez Café Austria“. \nContact us for more information or to express your interest.
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2772/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T075847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T075847Z
UID:2718-1757772000-1757779200@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2718/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250901T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T231309Z
UID:2727-1757761200-1757772000@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Evergreen Museum Back to School Faire
DESCRIPTION:To help start the academic year\, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum has invited McMinnville Chess Club and others to the Back to School Faire\, an open house event featuring several active educational organizations in Yamhill County. \nConfirmed Vendors as of 9/10/2025: \n\nHead Start of Yamhill County\nYamhill Enrichment Society\nMcMinnville Education Association\nThe Carlton Observatory\nChehalem Cultural Center\nOregon Home Education Network\nFRC Team #4043 “NerdHerd”\nYamhill County Historical Society\nTraveling Light Foundation\nMcMinnville School District (Early Language Learners)\nMcMinnville Chess Club\nOregon Association for the Talented and Gifted\nOutdoor Education Adventures\n\nFor attendees\, this is a free and accessible way to see the latest educational offerings in the community and share knowledge and connections along the way as we embark on a new future. \nMcMinnville Chess Club will be there from 11am-2pm\, and we welcome you to meet members of the club\, learn about our McMinnville Chess Library and other club resources\, sign up for this year’s before- and after-school chess activities at McMinnville High School\, Duniway Middle School\, and Memorial Elementary School\, and make some new chess-playing friends. \nRSVP for the Back to School Faire\, and we’ll see you there! Please note we meet twice a week\, including every Saturday\, and we’ll have our regular club meeting on the same day at Harvest Fresh from 2-4pm. We welcome you to join us there\, as well. \nAbout Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum\nThe Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is a world-class center for aerospace education\, exhibits\, and experiences. As an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit \, Evergreen is a “community-first” organization that maintains a high standard of excellence. We provide visitors with rare and unique exhibits from air and space exploration such as the Spruce Goose\, the F-117 Nighthawk\, and the SR-71. Our mission: to be a perpetual source of curiosity and courage for kids (and adults) of all ages to gain the confidence to take flight. \nAbout McMinnville Chess Club\n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members and guests enjoy free\, open play events\, rated and unrated tournaments\, resources and opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club members you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market (5:30 to close) and every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh (2-4pm). Our meetings provide sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2727/
LOCATION:Evergreen Museum\, 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T071056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T185856Z
UID:2695-1757525400-1757534400@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2695/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T075737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T075737Z
UID:2719-1757167200-1757174400@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2719/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250823T070525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T185907Z
UID:2696-1756920600-1756929600@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2696/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250726T063539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T063539Z
UID:2470-1756562400-1756569600@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe now meet every Saturday from 2-4pm at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli. Our members and guests are invited to enjoy the game we love as well as Harvest Fresh’s environmentally friendly cleaning products\, herbs\, supplements\, soups\, a wide assortment of deli selections\, party trays\, organic pet foods and products\, many bulk items\, and more. Shop local and we all win! \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli is a locally owned natural foods store and full-service deli located on Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality ingredients\, Harvest Fresh offers a curated selection of organic groceries\, fresh produce\, specialty goods\, and wellness products. \nTo learn more about Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com. \nHarvest Fresh Grocery & Deli251 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Harvest Fresh for having us! Please support our venue by making a purchase. \nHarvest Fresh is ADA-accessible\, sobriety-friendly\, and parking is available in the back parking lot. Please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2470/
LOCATION:Harvest Fresh\, 251 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
CREATED:20250719T023249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T190439Z
UID:2449-1756315800-1756324800@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8pm at Mac Market\, a collaborative and community-driven eating\, drinking\, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated\, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville\, Oregon. This event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket is necessary. \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Saturday afternoon at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Day by Day Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Creativi Tee\, Wellspent Market\, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club! \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \n    Mac Market    1140 NE Alpine Ave.    McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWe’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers\, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May\, 2023! \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Day by Day Bar or a slice at Honey Pie\, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine\, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible\, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs. \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2449/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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UID:2471-1755957600-1755964800@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Cruising McMinnville's Kids Zone
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess club players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe meet this Saturday\, August 23rd from 11-4pm in the Kids Zone in the Praise Church parking lot during Cruising McMinnville.  \nWe’ll have club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet every Wednesday evening at Mac Market and will be back at Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli next Saturday\, August 30th.) \nThis event is free to members and guests alike\, and no ticket or RSVP is necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions. \nABOUT OUR VENUEThe Kids Zone during Cruising McMinnville is brought to you by Cub Scout Pack 454 and Troop 266! \nThis year\, the Kids Zone features a 9-hole putt-putt course\, delicious hot dog meals\, refreshing Kona Ice\, face painting\, and a variety of handmade items from local kids — and plenty of chess to enjoy with the McMinnville Chess Club. \nKids Zone at Praise Church930 3rd St.McMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nMany thanks to Cub Scout Pack 454 and Troop 266 for having us!  \nWHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2471/
LOCATION:Praise Church\, 930 NE 3rd St.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T101735
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UID:2513-1755876600-1755883800@macchess.org
SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Local Flow
DESCRIPTION:McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and our members enjoy open play\, timed and untimed games\, opportunities for chess study and lessons\, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town. \nWe’re meeting for a special event this August 22\, 2025\, at Local Flow Health Bar from 3:30 – 5:30pm. There will be club-provided sets and clocks (first-come\, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library\, a curated collection of books\, magazines\, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library\, and we welcome donations to the library at our events. \n(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet on Wednesday evenings at Mac Market and Saturday afternoons at Harvest Fresh!) \nABOUT OUR VENUE\nLocal Flow Health Bar is a vibrant\, health-focused eatery located on NE Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Committed to wellness and sustainability\, Local Flow offers fresh\, nutrient-rich meals designed to nourish both body and mind\, all in a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere. \nWhether you’re seeking a light lunch\, a post-hike smoothie\, or a nutritious start to your day\, Local Flow Health Bar offers a delicious and mindful dining experience right in the heart of Oregon wine country. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. \nLocal Flow Health Bar\n575 NE 3rd St\nMcMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase. To learn more about Local Flow\, check out the coverage at VisitMcMinnville.com! If you have any questions\, please call them at (971) 261-2167. \nWHAT TO BRING\nPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come\, first-served\, and there are also other board games available — by all means\, however\, please bring your own. The more boards there are\, the more people can play. \nChess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch.\nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n– – – – – – – – – – – – –\nMcMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF)\, allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official\, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. \nThank you!
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2513/
LOCATION:Local Flow\, 575 NE 3rd St\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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