Page 4 - Boca Club News - February '22

Page 4, Boca Club News

Boca Happenings

Boca Raton Public Library to Host Mayors’

Chess Challenge At Spanish River Branch,

February 26th; All Ages Welcome

Chess players of all ages, beginner and expert, are invited The Mayors’ Chess Challenge started in South Florida Scott Singer host the second Mayors’ Chess Challenge,”
to play chess with other community members at the Spanish in 2014 to draw attention to the benefits of chess, one of notes Lisa Testa, Public Services Librarian. “This wonderful
River Library branch on February 26th, from 10:00 a.m.- the oldest and most intriguing of games, and is now hosted community event brings together elected officials, community
12:00 p.m., for the annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge. City by 20 cities throughout the year. Players of all ages and leaders and people of all ages. Everyone has so much fun
of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer will be a special guest. abilities learn critical-thinking skills, improve concentration watching and playing chess together, whether they are
“I’m excited to join the Boca Raton Library and other and discipline, develop problem-solving skills, and build beginners or skilled chess players.”
mayors in bringing this event back to Boca Raton to highlight self-esteem and good sportsmanship. Plus, chess is fun! This is an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy an
the wonderful game of chess to our community and our Participants can pick up a special “passport” to log all the exciting morning of chess and community engagement.
children. Interest in chess has only risen over the last few local events they attend. Instructors will be on hand to help Enrollment is not required. The Spanish River Library is
years, and we are looking forward to getting together and those new to the game. located at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., in Boca. For more
seeing some great, young chess players,” says Mayor Singer. “The Boca Raton Public Library is thrilled to have Mayor information, call (561) 393-7852.
Spanish River Branch of Boca Public Library to Host

Free “Touch a Truck” Program Saturday, March 19th

For the third year, the Spanish River Library is partnering Services, Recreation Services and Police and Fire Services Director, CPRE. “Boca Raton Public Libraries are dedicated
with the City of Boca Raton’s Municipal Services, Utility to enable Boca families to see and learn about our city’s to educating our citizens of all ages through innovative and
many fascinating trucks and vehicles at “Touch a Truck!” engaging methods. It’s my hope that this event inspires
This family event will take place in the Spanish River many of our Boca children to learn more about engineering,
Library parking lot at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Truck the public services our city provides, and the big trucks
operators will be on hand to demonstrate how their vehicles and machines that help us make Boca the world-class city
work and explain what they do. Check out a fire engine, it truly is.”
sanitation truck, aerial bucket truck, street sweeper, beach No enrollment is required. This free program will take
tractor, rescue boat and many more. Find out why they are place rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by
such an important part of our community. Visitors are also an adult. Food trucks will be on-site for the purchase of
invited inside the library for special truck-themed story refreshments. Parking is across the street at Countess de
times. Hoernle Park/Spanish River Athletic Facility.
“I’m incredibly excited about the annual Touch a Truck
event, which promises to be bigger, better, and more fun
than ever!” notes Michael J. Kalvort, Recreation Services
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