Where memories are mountain made.
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Chess Club
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Sat, July 12th 2025
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Hello, Chess friends! 👑 Need a chess buddy to crush or a mastermind to learn from? 🤣 Galax Public Library’s Chess Club is the place to be on the second Saturday of every month – see you there! 🏰
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