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SUMMARY:Star Wars Chess Day at Troon Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:“Play chess\, you will!” – Yoda \nCome celebrate Star Wars Chess Day with us at Troon Vineyard on May 4th\, 2025 from 4-6pm. We’ll be meeting at the back table\, with room for more as seating becomes available. \nTroon is a sponsor of our upcoming McMinnville Chess Tournament at Evergreen Museum on May 10th\, 2025\, and this is a great opportunity to visit and experience one of McMinnville’s excellent establishments along historic Downtown Third. We’re grateful to Troon for sponsoring! \nABOUT OUR VENUE\nAt the Troon Biodynamic Wine Bar\, you’ll find a complete range of wines from Troon’s estate winery in the Applegate Valley\, which is located in the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon. Sample\, explore\, and enjoy syrah\, grenache\, mourvèdre\, roussanne\, viognier and other wines as a counterpoint to the wonderful pinot noirs produced in the Willamette Valley. \nAlthough Troon’s tasting room is a family-friendly venue\, for this event we ask that young children not attend. Table space is limited\, and RSVPs are not required. Please support our venue by making a purchase\, and call them at (503) 852-3084 with any questions you may have about our venue. \nMembers are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep food and 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. \nTroon Vineyard\n620 NE 3rd St.\nMcMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \nWHAT TO BRING\nPlease 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. \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!
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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 – 8:30pm 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. \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Hayward restaurant\, Sustainable Rituals\, 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 Bakery 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/2100/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T090000
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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Tournament at Evergreen Museum
DESCRIPTION:Our May 10th tournament at Evergreen Museum was a great success\, and our post-tournament coverage is now available. We had 4 sections\, 23 participants\, 45 total attendees\, 15 sponsors\, and ∞ fun! We’re grateful to everyone who attended\, to our volunteers and organizing team\, to the team at Evergreen Museum\, and to our amazing sponsors. \n\n\nWe are excited to announce the first McMinnville Chess Tournament on Saturday\, May 10th\, from 9am-1pm. Join us! \nWe’re meeting at Evergreen Museum\, where we’ve reserved several rooms to accommodate our event and comfortably accommodate up to 30 players. Tickets are $15\, and there’s no fee at all to current club members at any level (monthly\, annual\, and lifetime). We also have a scholarship program and a discount code for anyone who asks. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. \nThis event is brought to you with support from our sponsors\, including EMPWR Nutrition\, a local company that offers nutritional bars that create a unique snacking experience inspiring to a healthier lifestyle. Thank you to EMPWR Nutrition and our other sponsors for helping our chess community grow and making this event possible! \nTOURNAMENT DETAILS\nAttendees are asked to bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!)\, keep open containers away from game boards and equipment\, and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun\, supportive space for everyone. A limited number of club-provided chess sets and clocks will be available\, first-come\, first-served. \n• Tournament is open to all until tickets sell out \n• There will sections for both US Chess-rated and -unrated players of all ages \n• We have four divisions\, Youth Rated\, Youth Unrated\, Adult Rated\, and Adult Unrated\, with preference given to youth players in our community and beyond \n• Time control is G/30\, which means each player has 30 minutes to complete their portion of the game. Each game could possibly be a full 60 minutes (30 minutes for each player)\, but games are usually shorter than that \n• More details will be sent to you after registration \n• There will be prizes for the winners! Must be present to win! \n• We begin promptly at 9am\, and there are no refunds for late- or no-shows \n• Please note that event registration is on MacChess.org and not at any other website \n• A limited number of scholarship tickets are available. Contact us for more info \n• Interested in sponsoring our tournament? Contact us! \nABOUT EVERGREEN MUSEUM\nThe Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is an independent\, 501c3 non-profit aviation museum in McMinnville\, Oregon. Its exhibits include the Hughes H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose) and more than fifty military and civilian aircraft\, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)\, and spacecraft. \nThe museum complex includes four main buildings: the original aviation exhibit hall\, a large screen digital theater\, a second exhibit hall focused on space technology\, and a water park. We will be located in rooms 301 + 302 in the East Pavilion. \nEvergreen Museum’s primary focus is education with a dedicated mission of providing fun and exciting education programs for children across the nation that sparks an interest in STEAM\, creating the next generation of aviators and space explorers. \nRooms 301 + 302\, where our chess tournament will be held\, will be in the East Pavilion\, which is closest to the North Lot. If in doubt\, in the center of the outdoor walkway between the two buildings in a giant compass that will help you remember which building is East or West. \nIf you have any questions about exhibits or need directions\, anyone at the front desk or wandering around in a green vest can help you find rooms 301 + 302. \nWHAT TO BRING\nBring a chess board and clock (if you have them). If you do not have a chess clock\, download “Chess Clock by Chess.com” on iPhone or Android — and be sure to enable airplane mode and disable notifications during gameplay. \nThanks so much\, and we look forward to seeing you at our event! \n– The McMinnville Chess Club tournament organizing team:\nChristefano Reyes\, Mike Terrill\, Elia Dalle Fratte\, Ross Wood\, and Roger Mitchell \n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –\nMcMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels\, and we offer 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. We are 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/1943/
LOCATION:Evergreen Museum\, 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way\, McMinnville\, OR\, 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 – 8:30pm 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. \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Hayward restaurant\, Sustainable Rituals\, 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 Bakery 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/2104/
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 – 8:30pm 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. \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Hayward restaurant\, Sustainable Rituals\, 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 Bakery 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/2102/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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SUMMARY:McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Plaza
DESCRIPTION:CHESS POPUP AT MAC PLAZA\, MAY 24th\nOn Saturday\, May 24th\, we’re enjoying another popup at Mac Plaza (not Mac Market) from 5:30-8:30pm. Located at 500 SE Adams St.\, Mac Plaza is home to taco trucks\, fantastic coffee drinks\, and a fun indoor seating environment\, and was the location where we celebrated our 2024 Holi-play Party. \nTo learn more about Mac Plaza\, check out the great coverage over at VisitMcMinnville.com \nPlease support our venue by making a purchase! \nWHAT TO BRING\nPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The more boards there are\, the more people can play. A limited number of club-provided sets will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \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!
URL:https://macchess.org/events/2170/
LOCATION:Mac Plaza\, 500 SE Adams St.\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T173000
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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 – 8:30pm 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. \nABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options\, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar\, Honey Pie Pizza\, Hayward restaurant\, Sustainable Rituals\, 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 Bakery 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/2103/
LOCATION:Mac Market\, 1140 NE Alpine Ave.\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States
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