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SUMMARY:Grand National Teams Open Championship Flight District Finals
DESCRIPTION:Bayshore Bridge Club\n1300 Old Bayshore\, Suite 168\nBurlingame CA\n650–344–4919
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-open-championship-flight-district-finals-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190218
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
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SUMMARY:Grand National Teams Flight B District Finals
DESCRIPTION:Bayshore Bridge Club\, Burlingame CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-flight-b-district-finals-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190215T093000
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CREATED:20181220T072240Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Bridge Day & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:From the Mission Hospice Auxiliary\nOn Friday\, February 15\, 2019 we will be holding our 22nd Annual Bridge Day at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in San Mateo benefitting Mission Hospice & Home Care and we are inviting the Palo Alto Unit 503 to join us. \nTournament registration is $75.00 per player\, featuring Tournament (Chicago) or Party Bridge. Lunch is included along with complimentary valet parking. Prizes are awarded for winners plus great raffle items are also featured. Attached is a postcard invitation to share with your members and a flyer you can print and post. \nAll funds raised will benefit Mission Hospice & Home Care’s newly established Woodside Hospice House\, which provides a peaceful\, caring and home-like setting for individuals whose end-of-life needs cannot be managed in their own homes. \nFor tournament registration or questions please contact Cathy McDermott at 650-532-2562 or via email at cmcdermott@missionhospice.org. \nJoin us for a great day of bridge! We look forward to seeing you on February the 15th at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in San Mateo! \nCathy \n  \nCathy McDermott\nAnnual Giving & Events Manager\nMission Hospice & Home Care\n1670 South Amphlett  Blvd.\, Suite 300\nSan Mateo\, CA  94402\nwww.missionhospice.org\nDirect: 650-532-2562\nOffice: 650-554-1000
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/22nd-annual-bridge-day-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181106T183954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T183954Z
UID:28420-1550188800-1550534399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Winter Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Bridge Center\, Fresno CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/fresno-winter-sectional-25/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20190114T202508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T033209Z
UID:30328-1549987200-1550008800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Bridge Center Closed at 4 PM for IFES Event
DESCRIPTION:The Liberty Forum will be using our building for a reception.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-center-closed-for-ifes-event/2019-02-12/
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:20190212T093000
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CREATED:20181204T043717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T203334Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Six Hands by Lynn Yokel. \nOur Unit provides a series of free lectures as part of our education program. These lectures cover areas of interest for new as well as intermediate players. Lectures are held on selected Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at our Bridge Center. \nThis free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-2018-2019-7/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20190129T011905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T230222Z
UID:30681-1549670400-1549843199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Bridge Center Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-center-closed-for-cleaning/2019-02-09/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20190108T034044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T034345Z
UID:30004-1549670400-1549843199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Grand National Teams Open Championship Flight District Finals
DESCRIPTION:East Bay Community Bridge Center\, Oakland CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-open-championship-flight-district-finals-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181106T183909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T183909Z
UID:28416-1549584000-1549843199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Spring NLM Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Sacramento Bridge Center\, Sacramento CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/sacramento-spring-nlm-sectional/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T104500
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20180718T035032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T220440Z
UID:25434-1549529100-1549536300@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Thursday Morning
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-thursday-morning-feb-2019/2019-02-07/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T104500
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20180718T032213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211219T215202Z
UID:25390-1549529100-1549536300@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Deadly Defense
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Half the time at the bridge table\, you will be defending. Don’t let those mean declarers walk all over you! Defend yourself! Learn how to lead\, signal\, and discard. This course is written by Pat Harrington \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nDeadly Defense\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading Against Notrump\nFebruary 7\, 2019\n\n\n\nLeading Against Suit Contracts\nFebruary 28\n\n\n\nSecond Hand Low\nMarch 7\n\n\n\nSecond Hand Low … Except\nMarch 21\n\n\n\nThird Hand High\nApril 4\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Attitude Signals\nApril 18\n\n\n\nUsing Attitude Signals When Partner Leads\nMay 2\n\n\n\nOpening Leads and Attitude Signals\nMay 16\n\n\n\nDiscards and Attitude Signals\nMay 23\n\n\n\nSuit Preference Signals.\nJune 13\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/deadly-defense-feb-2019/2019-02-07/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20180718T025307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T020512Z
UID:25348-1549357200-1549364400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper for more information. \n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\nFebruary 5\, 2019\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nMarch 5\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nMarch 19\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nApril 2\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nApril 16\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nApril 30\n\n\n\nPreempts\nMay 14\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nMay 28
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-8-feb-2019/2019-02-05/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T104500
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20180718T030454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T021339Z
UID:25359-1549356300-1549363500@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-tuesday-mornings-feb-2019/2019-02-05/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20190110T170237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190203T041704Z
UID:30146-1549197000-1549207800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Youth Bridge Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aspiring bridge players ages 10-25 are welcome – as long as they know just a little bit about bridge and want to learn more. Youth younger than 10 may be allowed to attend on a case-by-case basis with parental supervision. \nKids with all levels of experience are welcome. Bridge tournament players compete for prizes. Some kids play just for fun. New players will be taught the basics of the game. \nOptional intermediate lesson starting at 11;45 \nPizza and snacks provided. \nInformation and Signup[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/silicon-valley-youth-bridge-pizza-party-4/
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:20190130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20190108T032419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T043428Z
UID:30002-1548874800-1548885600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Doubleton Club Junior Fund Game (Pairs) *Includes Limited MP Section*
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club-junior-fund-game-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-2/
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:20190129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181204T043725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T203312Z
UID:29571-1548754200-1548759600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Director Calls – Don’t Be a Deer in the Headlights by Gerry MacDonald. \nOur Unit provides a series of free lectures as part of our education program. These lectures cover areas of interest for new as well as intermediate players. Lectures are held on selected Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at our Bridge Center. \nThis free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-2018-2019-6/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181106T183825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T183825Z
UID:28414-1548460800-1548633599@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Livermore Valley Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Christensen Middle School\, Livermore CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/livermore-valley-sectional-13/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181208T025151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190126T055808Z
UID:29682-1547856000-1547942399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Unit 503 is hosting a Non-Life Master Sectional for Unit members and friends who are not yet Life Masters and who have fewer than 750 masterpoints each. \nAll events award silver points. Hand records will be available after the events each day. \n\nSaturday:  Two single-session Pair games\nSunday: Morning Pair game\, two single-session SWISS Teams.\n\nSeating is limited so sign up early!
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/non-life-master-sectional/2019-01-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181106T183120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T183120Z
UID:28408-1547251200-1547423999@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:San Francisco Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Pomeroy Center\, San Francisco CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-francisco-sectional-24/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190110T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181117T023328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165500Z
UID:28532-1547147700-1547155800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\nStrengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you will learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\nTakeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\nPreempt\n\n\nLesson 6\nNegative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\nCard Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\nPlay the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\nPlay at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\nDefense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $240 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i-jan-2019/2019-01-10/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190109T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181207T232215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T212126Z
UID:29676-1547060400-1547073000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Doubleton Club Junior Fund Game (Pairs) *Includes Limited MP Section*
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club-junior-fund-game-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-3/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181204T043731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T044105Z
UID:29572-1546939800-1546945200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Lessons from Monterey by Frank Smoot. \nOur Unit provides a series of free lectures as part of our education program. These lectures cover areas of interest for new as well as intermediate players. Lectures are held on selected Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at our Bridge Center. \nThis free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-2018-2019-5/
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:20190104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181222T201859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T201859Z
UID:29817-1546628400-1546628400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Barometer Club Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/190104friday-night-barometer-club-closed/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190104
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20190102T230737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T230834Z
UID:29986-1546387200-1546559999@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Bridge Center Closed for Repairs
DESCRIPTION:The bridge center is closed due to repair of a water leak on the property.  There is currently no estimate of when water will be turned on again. \nThe Wednesday Bridge ‘N Brunch and Thursday Bridge games have been cancelled.  The TGIF Friday game is still scheduled but please check our website or call the Bridge Center (650 940-1824) before attending it.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-center-closed-for-repairs/
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:20190101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181222T201430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T211958Z
UID:29815-1546342200-1546356600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Alpine BC Club Closed Happy New Year
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/190101alpine-bc-club-closed-happy-new-year/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190107
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20180724T000230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T183322Z
UID:26246-1546214400-1546819199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Monterey Clambake Regional
DESCRIPTION:Hyatt Regency\, Monterey CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monterey-clambake-regional-42/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181225T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181222T201236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T212625Z
UID:29812-1545737400-1545751800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Alpine BC Club Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/181225alpine-bc-club-closed-merry-christmas/
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:20181224T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181222T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T212737Z
UID:29808-1545651000-1545651000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning BC Club Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/181224monday-morning-bc-club-closed/
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:20181216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20180716T121249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T025131Z
UID:25126-1544959800-1544976000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Unit Game / Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:The Unit’s annual Unit Game / Holiday Party featuring free pot-luck dinner and Unit Game.  Donation requested. \nPot-Luck dinner at 11:30 AM.  Game at 12:30 \nAttendance by reservation\, only. \nSignup Required \nInformation and Signup
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-holiday-party/
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:20181215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150323
CREATED:20181216T024843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T225112Z
UID:29749-1544893200-1544904000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Youth Bridge Holiday Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nAll levels of experience are welcome\nYouth players choose between:\n\n– Basic lessons for those new to the game \n– Chicago style (shuffle/deal) with table helpers for players who want to improve their skills \n– Tournament for experienced players to compete for master points \n\nPizza and snacks provided. Prize drawings for fun gifts.\nAspiring bridge players ages 10-25 are welcome. Youth younger than 10 may be allowed to attend on a case-by-case basis with parental supervision.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/silicon-valley-youth-bridge-holiday-pizza-party/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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