Community Education

Strategic Chess for Grades 1-5

Strategic Kids is proud to offer this unique program using a story-based curriculum to get children excited about chess. Our lessons are tailored to the skill level of the students; all chess levels are welcome! In each class, children will get a 30-minute lesson followed by 30 minutes of chess playing time!

We use chess to teach many life skills including sportsmanship, patience, strategic thinking, planning ahead, and working towards a goal. The class will end with a fun tournament where children have the opportunity to win trophies and prizes! Class limit size to 18.

Session 1:

Mondays, Oct. 16 to Dec. 11

• 3:30 to 4:35 p.m. at Highland Commons. Class fee: $126
• 3:50 to 4:55 p.m. at Hillcrest Stage. Class fee: $126

Tuesdays, Oct. 17 to Dec. 12, 3:50 to 4:55 p.m.

• Mt. Pilchuck Library. Class fee: $126
• Skyline Music Room. Class fee: $126

Wednesdays, Oct. 18 to Dec. 13, 3:50 to 4:55 p.m.

• Glenwood Library. Class fee: $126
• Sunnycrest Library. Class fee: $126

Thursdays, Oct. 19 to Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23)

• 3:50 to 4:55 p.m. at Hillcrest Stage. Class fee: $112
• 3:35 to 4:35 p.m. at Stevens Creek Cafeteria. Class fee: $112

First Time Home Buyers with Alisa DeFalco, Stacy Winkler and Kate Rossart

Get ready to start your journey to owning your first home. Buying a home is not a far-fetched idea when you get the support you need. In this workshop, we will help you understand the home buying process.

Choose one session:

Wednesday, Oct. 25 or Thursday, Nov. 30, 6 to 7 p.m.

• Educational Service Center, Room A
• Class offered at no charge, but please call (425) 335-1500 or register online to be added to the roster
• Park in lower parking lot and enter through double doors

Hand-Lettering 101 for the Holidays with Jessica Mohr of Happy Heart Design Co.

Join Hand-Lettering Artist Jessica Mohr, with Happy Heart Design Co., to learn the basics of hand-lettering including the best supplies to use and the basic strokes required for creating beautiful letters. Class will include two hours of instruction, a beginning hand-lettering kit curated by Jessica (includes a workbook and pens), and gift tags for you to decorate using all of your new skills. Everything is yours to keep at the end of class!

Thursday, Nov. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Educational Service Center, conference Room A
• Class fee: $30; Pre-registration required; $35 supply fee paid to the instructor at class (card, cash, and Venmo accepted)
• Maximum class size of 20
• Park in lower parking lot and enter through double doors

Over 18 Co-ed Adult Basketball with Micah Stevens

Have fun and enjoy a workout playing full court basketball for adults 18 and older. Sorry, no drop-ins allowed. Pre-registration is required. 

Mondays, Oct. 16 to Dec. 11

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Stevens High School main gym
• Class fee: $25
• Max 25 athletes

Over 40 Basketball with Scott Smutz

Pick-up games for fun and exercise. Bring a ball and clean shoes. Sorry, no drop-ins allowed. Pre-registration is required. Please bring one white and one black shirt to designate teams.

Mondays, Oct. 16 to Dec. 11

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• North Lake Middle School main gym
• Class fee: $25
• Max 25 athletes