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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Michael Berkowitz
DESCRIPTION:Slam Bidding with Big Distributional Values\nWebinar\nMichael Berkowitz is a young bridge professional\, son of David Berkowitz\, a bridge legend.  Michael works with Larry Cohen giving webinars and other forms of instruction.  He also has a column in the ACBL Bridge magazine.  Michael has a delightful sense of humor as well as insightful instruction. \n\nAs a teacher\, he models his instruction style after his mother\, and takes his humor from his father. The combination has allowed him to teach all levels and pass his love of the game to others. \nIn addition to directing and teaching\, Michael edits for several bridge publications. Larry Cohen recognized Michael’s natural teaching abilities (very similar to his own style) and has added him as a member of the “Bridge with Larry Cohen” travel and teaching team. \nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-michael-berkowitz/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T034044Z
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SUMMARY:Palo Alto Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Palo Alto Bridge Center\n432 Stierlin Road\, Mountain View\, CA\nOne-session stratified match point event which will award 100% silver master points. \nJoin us  for a fun time of bridge and win silver points. \nInformation and Signup
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/palo-alto-non-life-master-sectional-2/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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SUMMARY:Santa Clara Valley Spring Sectional
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to play in Unit 507’s Spring Sectional Tournament.  Please see the attached flyer for game schedule and other pertinent details. There is no pre-registration for this event. Participation has been increasing at other tournaments\, so we recommend that you arrive early. \n2023 Spring Sectional Flyer \nWe will not serve lunch between sessions\, but there are several restaurants and places that sell food within a short walk of the Bridge Center. \nCovid protocols will follow ACBL guidelines in effect on the dates of play.  ACBL protocols can be found at https://www.acbl.org/covid-protocols/. We recommend checking this page on or immediately before the first day you plan to play. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the tournament!
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/santa-clara-valley-spring-sectional-10/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T113000
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Barbara Seagram
DESCRIPTION:CLUES – Be a Smart Detective\nWebinar\nFollow the clues. Be a smart detective!\nImprove Your Declarer Play by leaps and bounds by paying attention to the inferences provided by opponents’ leads.\nYou will be making those tough contracts with overtricks! \n\nBarbara Seagram has an impressive bridge background.  In addition to her numerous seminars she owns the School of Bridge in Toronto\, has receiving numerous bridge awards\, is co-founder of the Zero Tolerance policy and is perhaps best known for her book “25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know”. \nShe is a Sapphire Life Master. \nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-barbara-seagram/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
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SUMMARY:District 21 GNT
DESCRIPTION:See District 21 Calendar for more information.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/district-21-gnt-2023/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230403
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SUMMARY:Unit 503 Super Silver Open/Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our Super Silver Open/Non-Life Sectional Friday\, March 31 – April 2\, 2023 at our Bridge Center. \n100% Silver Points awarded for all games.\nPairs games for players at all levels\, including 0-20 newcomer games!\nBracketed Swiss team games.\nAnd more.\nInformation and Signup \nSpace is limited and signup is recommended to guarantee a space so sign up early! \n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-503-sectional-march-2023/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T140000
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CREATED:20230218T223047Z
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SUMMARY:Non-Life Master Face-to-Face Sectional
DESCRIPTION:The Palo Alto Unit is pleased to announce a one-day\, one session Non-Life Master Sectional tournament to be held at our Bridge Center. \n \nThe tournament is a stratified\, match point event and will award 80% silver and 20% black master points.  \nJoin us on St. Patrick’s Day for a fun time of bridge and win silver master points. And remember to wear green! \nFor planning purposes\, we ask that players sign-up. \nThe tournament chairperson is Marc Cervellino\, who may be contacted at marc.cervellino@hotmail.com.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/non-life-master-face-to-face-sectional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
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SUMMARY:San Mateo Unit 498 Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Unit 498 will be holding a sectional at our Bridge Center.  Unit 498 website.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-unit-498-sectional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20221228T011306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T011902Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Gavin Wolpert
DESCRIPTION:“Reverses\, Jump Shifts + Common Questions” Saturday\, January 28\, 9:30-11am\n \n\nThe first part of this two-part series will be about defining reverses and discussing the fundamental differences between strong jump shifts and reverses. We will also answer common questions like ‘Are reverses on in competition?  Do reverses in 2/1 show extras?  How forcing are reverses?’   There are so many common mistakes made related to reverses.  We will go through tons of bidding examples and iron out lots of these issues.  Intermediate and Above \n\n“Continuing after Reverses” Saturday\, February 4\, 9:30-11am\nThe second part of the series will deal with the major problem with reverse auctions in that opener only promises 17 and responder only 6.  This means we are not necessarily going to game.  On the other hand\, responder is unlimited and may have an opening hand that wants to look for slam.  This well-known problem has been solved with a modern method of having a “slow down” bid.  This class will go through the modern standard method for how responder can slow down reverse auctions by using the cheaper of 2NT and the 4th suit.  We will go through responder’s responsibilities and how opener should react.  Advanced Intermediate and Above \nInformation and registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-seminar-with-gavin-wolpert-2023/2023-01-28/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20180420T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T145049Z
UID:36828-1673452800-1673458200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Wednesday of every month.  Meetings are via Zoom.  Please see our Event Calendar for possible changes. \nMembers are welcome to attend.  Please contact the board if you would like a subject added to the Agenda. \nPlease see our Governance page for information about the board\, the agenda for this meeting and the agenda and minutes of past meetings.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/board-of-directors-2023/2023-01-11/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20221019T035942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T050953Z
UID:42681-1670763600-1670778000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Party and Charity Game
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with us at our Bridge Center for a charity game  with extra master points.  The game is free and starts at 1pm.   We will have light snacks during the game followed by cake\, a toast\, presentation of awards\, and a raffle. \nIn lieu of game fees we are collecting donations for Community Services Agency (CSA) and Second Harvest.   \nRSVP until December 7th to join in the fun. Reservations are required.  \nMore information and signup to come.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/holiday-party-and-charity-game/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20220718T045957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T223929Z
UID:42336-1667520000-1667779199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Super Silver Doubleheader Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Face-to-Face Bridge and win lots of silver points at our Open sectional  on November 6-8.  Information and Signup
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/super-silver-doubleheader-sectional-2/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20221009T220748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221009T221523Z
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SUMMARY:0-499 F2F Halloween Game Special
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a 0-499er masterpoint spooktacular to be held on Halloween\, Monday\, October 31\, 2022\, at the Palo Alto Bridge Center: \n\n9:30 AM Lynn Yokel 4 Hands Bridge Lecture\n10:30 AM 0-499er game at $4.99/player (18 hands)\n10:30 AM Open game at regular price (24 hands)\nWear a Halloween costume – prizes awarded for best costumes!\n\n0-499 players – if you haven’t played bridge face-to-face in a while at the Bridge Center\, here is an opportunity to do so in a special stratified\, 0-499er limited section at a $4.99/player price. \nAlso\, playing in the October 31 game will be a great warm-up for the Palo Alto Unit’s October 14-16 Sectional\, with 100% silver points being awarded. \nWe strongly encourage you to arrive early to hear Lynn Yokel’s legendary “4 Hands” bridge lecture at 9:30 AM. Lynn will review four bridge hands\, with learnings to be had on bidding\, declarer play\, and defense. Lynn is an outstanding teacher\, and this is an opportunity to improve your bridge skills. \nLynn is an ACBL Associate National Tournament Director who is well-known to Bay Area bridge players\, having directed many Regional and Sectional tournaments in the area (including the 2022 Firecracker) as well as nationally. Lynn is a Diamond Life Master\, a long-time bridge club director\, and teacher. She received the ACBL’s Jean Molnar Award for excellence in customer service and directing. \nBridge Center games require pre-registration at www.signup123.com/unit503bridge   Also\, included at that website is a feature allowing one to use the reservation system to find a partner. (The instructions for doing that are on each reservation page.) \nCOVID Requirements: Players must be fully vaccinated\, including booster shots if eligible for them. \nThere is no mask requirement at the Bridge Center\, unless a player at a table requests that they be worn there\, so some players wear them and some don’t. We’re also serving coffee\, tea\, pizza\, fresh fruit\, various cheeses\, breads\, pastries\, nuts\, and other fun munchies\, with new snacks each week. \nWe look forward to seeing you and sharing a Halloween fun time at the Bridge Center (432 Stierlin Road\, Mountain View).
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/0-499-f2f-halloween-game-special/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20220824T203007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T203007Z
UID:42417-1667001600-1667174399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:San Mateo NLM Sectional
DESCRIPTION:San Jose Unit 498 Non-Life Master Sectional held at our Bridge Center. \nInformation
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-nlm-sectional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20221003T230728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T004129Z
UID:42638-1666431000-1666436400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Adam Parrish Part II
DESCRIPTION:The first class on Preempts!!! was very well received and covered what to do when you have a “preemptable” hand.  Class-takers were interested in the other part of preempting bidding: how to respond and how to compete against preempts. \n \nAdam Parrish literally wrote the book on this subject (the seminar comes with an ebook copy of his newest book\, Parrish the Thought Volume 1: Preempts and Overcalls). This 90-minute online seminar will cover these questions and more. If you’ve ever had questions about preempts\, you won’t want to miss this one. \nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-adam-parrish-copy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20220718T045838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T223740Z
UID:42334-1665705600-1665964799@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Super Silver Doubleheader Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Face-to-Face Bridge and win lots of silver points at our Open sectional Friday October 14 through Sunday October 16 and again on November 6-8.  Information and Signup
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/super-silver-doubleheader-sectional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20211210T223655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T004224Z
UID:41037-1664616600-1664622000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Adam Parrish
DESCRIPTION:The final Celebrity Bridge Lesson of 2022 will be Adam Parrish who will be covering Preempts. \nAdam Parrish literally wrote the book on this subject (the seminar comes with an ebook copy of his newest book\, Parrish the Thought Volume 1: Preempts and Overcalls). This 90-minute online seminar will cover these questions and more. If you’ve ever had questions about preempts\, you won’t want to miss this one. \nPreempts raise so many questions: When do you preempt? How do seat and vulnerability affect preempts? What do you do when partner preempts? How do you handle preempts by your opponents?  \nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-adam-parrish/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220906
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20220829T224627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T224659Z
UID:42448-1661817600-1662422399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Bridge Center Closed During Santa Clara Regional
DESCRIPTION:There will not be any games at the Bridge Center.  Online games will still be held.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-center-closed-during-santa-clara-regional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20220316T190337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T190725Z
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SUMMARY:Firecracker Sectional
DESCRIPTION:The wait is almost over.  We plan to hold our amazing Firecracker Sectional this year for the first time in two years. \nMake your plans to attend this year’s Firecracker which will be held again at our Bridge Center and the adjacent IFES Hall. \nInformation\, results\, hand records and more
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/firecracker-sectional-2022/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20220624T235325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T235400Z
UID:42159-1654939800-1654945200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Donna Compton
DESCRIPTION: “Using Dummy on Defense” Saturday\, June 11\, 9:30-11\nWe’re really pleased to announce that we’ve booked Donna Compton for our third celebrity bridge lesson for 2022. \nAfter three lessons on bidding\, we’re going to focus on DEFENSE.  “Using Dummy on Defense” explores the three different types of dummies and how to defend against them!  Your defense will never be the same.  \nInformation and Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-donna-compton/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:District 21 GNT CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED \nNon-Life Master below 500 masterpoints\, the annual GNT for your flight takes place May 14th/15th at the Palo Alto Bridge Club\, starting at noon.  This is a KO event\, playing 24 board matches as long as you keep winning!  The first place team will receive a stipend of $2\,000 to go to represent Northern California in the National Championships at the NABCs in Providence\, RI. \nFlight A players\, time is running out…entries close on April 30th.  The event begins May 7th in Oakland\, moving to Palo Alto for semi-finals and finals on May 14th/15th. \nTo register go to  GNT Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/district-21-gnt-2/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Robert Todd
DESCRIPTION:“Is it Forcing?  How Forcing is it?”  \nWe’ve asked Robert Todd to deliver another excellent virtual class for our Celebrity Lesson Series.  He did a virtual class last year that was received with outstanding reviews. \nThis time\, we’re having him discuss the subject of Forcing Bids\, which follows on nicely from Gavin Wolpert’s discussion of Overcalls.  All levels will benefit from the class but\, particularly\, those of you who are intermediates and advanced players. \n$25 registration fee.  SiVY youth are FREE! \nInformation and registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-robert-todd/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
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SUMMARY:Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Unit 503 hosts a Non-Life Master Sectional for Unit members and friends who are not yet Life Masters and who have fewer than 750 masterpoints each.  All events award silver points. Hand records will be available after the events each day. \nCOVID restrictions may apply \nInformation & Sign-up
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/non-life-master-sectional-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214
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SUMMARY:District 21 GNT
DESCRIPTION:See District 21 Calendar for more information.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/district-21-gnt/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T093000
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Gavin Wolpert
DESCRIPTION:Dealing With Overcalls by Gavin Wolpert\nModern overcalls are getting lighter and lighter every day. It is critical that we have a firm understanding of what our bids mean in order not to let overcalls push us around. These seminars take a step-by-step approach to discussing the various positions we find ourselves in after the opponent’s overcall.  \nThese seminars will benefit the low intermediate level and work their way up.  They cover those pesky situations when opponent’s overcall leaves you scratching your head as to what to bid.  They review some common negative double situations\, as well as responders 2-level bids in competition.  They then shift to discuss opener’s rebid in competition including what is forcing and what isn’t\, how to express a fit\, when to drive for game. \nDetails: \n\nJanuary 29 – Dealing With Overcalls 1\nFebruary 12 – Dealing With Overcalls 2\n\nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-seminar-with-gavin-wolpert/2022-01-29/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
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SUMMARY:Unit Game - Swiss Teams
DESCRIPTION:Stratified Swiss Teams Game which may be held at our Bridge Center\, online or both. \n\nBridge Center games start at 12 noon and we ask that players sign up so we can plan accordingly.  COVID restrictions may apply (proof of vaccination and masks).\nOnline games usually start at 1pm and do not require advance signup\, although we recommend you log into BBO 10 minutes before the game.  Players who have not previously played in our online games should contact the director in advance.\n\nPlease check our Unit Game page for specific information about this game.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-game-swiss-teams-2022/2022-01-23/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
CREATED:20210827T000942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T000942Z
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SUMMARY:Monterey Clambake Regional
DESCRIPTION:Learn. more about this event at the District 21 website (link to follow). \nFlyer 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monterey-clambake-regional-44/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTSTAMP:20260423T215519
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SUMMARY:Unit Game - Pairs
DESCRIPTION:Stratified Pair Game which may be held at our Bridge Center\, online or both. \n\nBridge Center games start at 12 noon and we ask that players sign up so we can plan accordingly.  COVID restrictions may apply (proof of vaccination and masks).\nOnline games usually start at 1pm and do not require advance signup\, although we recommend you log into BBO 10 minutes before the game.  Players who have not previously played in our online games should contact the director in advance.\n\nPlease check our Unit Game page for specific about this specific game.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-game-pairs-2022/2022-01-02/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211218T121500
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party and Game
DESCRIPTION:The event you have all been waiting for! On December 18\, we will be holding our annual Holiday Party virtually and an online Game.   The Holiday Party will start at 12:15pm on  Zoom (link sent by email); we can’t wait to see all of you!  The game will be at 1:00pm on BBO and will have a 499er and open section\, and the cost will be a bargain 3 BB$!  Thank you Will Watson for Directing. \nFrank Smoot will be the emcee as we play games and present awards: \n\nPlay “Two Truths\, and a Lie” and learn about 3 of our members and Bridge Trivia\nYou have a chance to win prizes\nPresentation of annual Awards\n\nNo need to preregister\, just sign up on BBO as usual.  If you haven’t played on BBO before and need some help signing up\, contact Stephanie Youngquist at yoyo2000@pacbell.net or 650-862-3467. \nThis is the Unit’s annual holiday charity game. Usually\, members and friends play for free but are asked to contribute gift cards or cash to local charity holiday sharing programs. This year we are providing an online alternative at the lowest price we can to still award masterpoints. Please consider a generous gift to Community Services Agency (CSA) using this link: https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/csacares/unit503?token=1738347040 or to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley at https://impact.shfb.org/fundraiser/3599223.  For more information about these organizations\, you can go to their websites at https://www.csacares.org/ and https://www.shfb.org/. \nIf you join in the holiday party and make a donation\, you will get one free in-person play at the PABC during Q1 of 2022. \nCSA is delivering critical services to homebound seniors and those who are housing or food insecure. CSA also partners with Second Harvest Food Bank. \nIf you would prefer to send a check or gift card to one of these organizations\, please mail it to: Palo Alto Bridge Club\, PO Box 391206\, Mountain View\, CA 94039 \nWe would like to thank Stephanie Youngquist\, Kathy Wheeler\, Paul Davis and Frank Smoot in advance for making this Virtual Party a success.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-holiday-party-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
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SUMMARY:Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Unit 503 hosts a Non-Life Master Sectional for Unit members and friends who are not yet Life Masters and who have fewer than 750 masterpoints each.  All events award silver points. Hand records will be available after the events each day. \nSaturday\, September 18\, 2021\n9:30 AM and 2 PM – Single session stratified pairs\n49er\, 299er and 749er Sections \nSunday\, September 19\n9:30 AM – Single session stratified pairs\n9:30 AM & 2 PM -Single session stratified SWISS \nSign up to reserve your spot.  Information & Sign-up
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/non-life-master-sectional-4/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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