Open chess night at the library and other Longmont events for today

Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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Aug. 8—Today

Open chess night: This informal chess night will have tables and chess sets ready for playing on the second floor of the library. Open to all ages, but those 16 years old and younger must have an adult with them at all times; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.

Current events meeting: Meet for an hour or more to review local, national and international events. Share views and analyses from wide-reading and often personal and professional experiences. Many meet a bit earlier to share coffee and conversation. Moderated by Rick Fitzgerald; 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Internet Basics — Surfing the Web: In this session, the class will cover the basic fundamentals of internet security, how to establish secure passwords and password storage advice. Participants will also examine anti-spam and anti-phishing security measures and how to avoid viruses, spyware and emails that are dangerous. Finally, look at secure payment solutions for buying and conducting business online; 5 p.m. Tuesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.

Upcoming

Game of Thrones book group: Let the games begin at this themed book group that meets every every other Wednesday of the month; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont; barbedwirebooks.net.

High Road Home at Rosalee's Pizzeria: The High Road Home performs progressive bluegrass. The band is made up of lead singer David Allen Willis, Jens Davis on bass, Adam Hines on banjo, Douglas Crowl on resonator and Jackson Earles on fiddle; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee's Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont; free; rosaleespizzeria.com.

Knit and Purl group: While working on a knit or crochet project, this group shares informal instruction, tips and tricks, patterns and lots of friendly chatter; 9 a.m. Wednesday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.