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Jaycee Horn Holiday Event

A teenager playing chess against an adult in a school gymnasium
Empower Intern Moses Collins plays chess at Jaycee Horn's Holiday Event

Hi, my name is Moses Collins, and I am an Empower intern for the Charlotte Chess Center.  This is a program for high school teens that are passionate about chess and want to be taught important life skills.  I was recently at a charity event hosted by Jaycee Horn and the Carolina Panthers, and it was a blast! 


There were tons of people there and many people came to play chess with me and the staff from the Charlotte Chess Center.  After guests played a chess game, they got to spin a prize wheel to win multi-colored chess keychains and magnets.  Some people were playing games like musical chairs and this game where you had to roll up wrapping paper with your feet as fast as you could.  Guests were also eating popcorn, chicken n' waffles, and other tasty foods.  Some guests even won prizes like football game tickets and bikes.  I had an amazing time and I think we encouraged people to visit the Charlotte Chess Center.  I hope to get more opportunities like this again!


A row of interns and staff from the Charlotte Chess Center play chess against a row of children and adults
CCC Interns and Staff line up to play chess against adults and children alike.

62 Comments


Cong Tuan Tran
Cong Tuan Tran
7 hours ago

So, Moses Collins mentioned Jaycee Horn's Holiday Event was a blast, and I can totally imagine the fun vibe with chess, musical chairs, and even a prize wheel. It really makes you think about how community engagement can be super engaging and not just for 7-0 juego style competition; just like when I scroll through social media during my coffee break and see events bringing people together.

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Ziven Parker
Ziven Parker
a day ago

This sounds like a fantastic community event. Bringing together chess, local families, and a well-known athlete creates a memorable experience for young players and fans alike. Events like these help encourage learning, confidence, and community involvement. Developing skills through regular practice is important in many areas, whether it's chess or preparing for a CXC Practice Test to assess knowledge and readiness.

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Henry William
Henry William
6 days ago

यदि आप जानना चाहते हैं कि Avyay kise kahate hain, तो सरल शब्दों में कहा जा सकता है कि जिन शब्दों का रूप लिंग, वचन और कारक के अनुसार नहीं बदलता, उन्हें अव्यय कहते हैं। यह विषय हिंदी भाषा को समझने के लिए अत्यंत आवश्यक है।

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Henry William
Henry William
6 days ago

अक्सर विद्यार्थियों के मन में सवाल आता है कि Pratyay kise kahate hain। प्रत्यय वे शब्दांश होते हैं जो किसी मूल शब्द के अंत में जुड़कर नया शब्द बनाते हैं। इस विषय को उदाहरणों के साथ समझने से भाषा की संरचना और शब्द निर्माण की प्रक्रिया स्पष्ट हो जाती है।

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hiqi
7 days ago

Thank you for sharing this wonderful recap of the Jaycee Horn Holiday Event. It’s always encouraging to see athletes giving back to their communities and creating memorable experiences for local families. The article captured the spirit of the event very well and highlighted the positive impact such efforts can have. The way you explained the topic was very clear and helpful. I recently came across a similar discussion mentioning https://360haz.com/ on a review blog, and it offered an interesting perspective as well. Stories like this remind us how meaningful community engagement can be and deserve wider recognition.

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