Community Education
Youth Classes
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
Adult Lifestyle & Hobby
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
Adult Fitness
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