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SUMMARY:Scholastic Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Scholastic Chess Tournament \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 25\, for the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian’s Scholastic Chess Tournament!  \nSince school and community chess programs have been created and revitalized\, the 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi. These tournaments are an important opportunity for children in Mississippi to exercise not only their skills but self-confidence. A growing body of research indicates that playing chess improves students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills\, which directly translates to their math\, science\, and reading scores. \nGrade Unrated Divisions:\n\nK-2\nK-4\nK-7\nK-12\n\nRated Divisions: (All Ages Welcome)\n\nU500\nU900\nOPEN\n\nFees:\n\n$20 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants\n$5 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child\nAll entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the day\nAll entry fees increase by $5 for day-of registrants\n\nPre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 9 AM – 10 AM. Online Registration closes on Apr. 22. Walk-ins on Saturday are welcome if capacity allows! \nRounds:\nFirst Round starts at 10:30 AM  \n\nUnrated & Rated: 5 Rounds SS\, G/25+5 (No Eliminations)\nChess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.\nTrophies will be awarded to the Top 3 players in each division.\n\nAwards: \n\nTrophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Players in each Division\nAll tiebreaks decided by computer\n\nRegister Online Here\nIf you have questions regarding the tournament or need more information\, please e-mail BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or call/text 601.941.5153. \nAdditional information also available at www.MSScholasticChess.org
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/scholastic-chess-tournament-meridian/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Rocky's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky’s Book Club\n\n\n\nHave you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate\, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read\, play literacy games\, and travel! Join us every morning\, Wednesday – Sunday\, for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/storytime-2022-06-30/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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