BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Palo Alto Bridge - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://paloaltobridge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Palo Alto Bridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180819 DTSTAMP:20180721T214435Z CREATED:20180717T000910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180721T214435Z UID:10012384-1534550400-1534636799@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Shoreline DBC Club Closed San Mateo Sectional DESCRIPTION: URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/shoreline-dbc-club-closed-san-mateo-sectional/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T223000 DTSTAMP:20200611T003721Z CREATED:20180605T062814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z UID:10012122-1534532400-1534545000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Barometer DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Barometer Game. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/friday-night-barometer/2018-08-17/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180817T143000 DTSTAMP:20200611T004111Z CREATED:20180605T060110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z UID:10012010-1534501800-1534516200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:TGIF AM Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 499’er/Stratified and 199’er Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for students 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerry MacDonald\n(703) 627-7294\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/tgif-am-bridge-club/2018-08-17/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T213000 DTSTAMP:20180813T165547Z CREATED:20180528T111116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T165547Z UID:10009435-1534446900-1534455000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Essential Conventions DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your bidding with essential conventions. You will understand and use twelve popular conventions. These conventions are useful\, easy-to-remember and fun to play. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals and homework. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve played for years and years! \n\n\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 almost 20 years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nJacoby & Texas Transfers\nJacoby 2NT & 1430 RKC Blackwood\nSplinters\nInverted Minor Suit Raises\nNew Minor Forcing and Fourth Suit Forcing\nDrury\nTwo Suited Overcalls\nResponsive Doubles & Truscott 2N\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\nLesson 1\nTransfers\n\n\nLesson 2\nJacoby 2NT\n\n\nLesson 3\nSplinters\n\n\nLesson 4\nInverted Minors\n\n\nLesson 5\nForcing Enquiries\n\n\nLesson 6\nDrury\n\n\nLesson 7\nTwo Suits New on 8/9/18\n\n\nLesson 8\nResp. Dbl. Truscott\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change prior to class date. \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 $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086 URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/essential-conventions/2018-08-16/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T153000 DTSTAMP:20181121T054252Z CREATED:20180605T055654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T054252Z UID:10011963-1534420800-1534433400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Thursday Afternoon BC DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified game. \nLight lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-afternoon-bc/2018-08-16/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T221500 DTSTAMP:20181015T121432Z CREATED:20180605T004714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T121432Z UID:10011881-1534359600-1534371300@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Doubleton Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori Spaeth\n(650) 906-3987\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Wheeler\n(650) 799-1634\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club/2018-08-15/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T150000 DTSTAMP:20180724T045946Z CREATED:20180716T121249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T045946Z UID:10012372-1534330800-1534345200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge 'N Brunch North American Pairs (NAP) (Pairs) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/north-american-pairs-nap-pairs-18/2018-08-15/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180815T150000 DTSTAMP:20200611T002328Z CREATED:20180605T000626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z UID:10009618-1534330800-1534345200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge 'N Brunch DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight lunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-n-brunch/2018-08-15/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T153000 DTSTAMP:20200611T001611Z CREATED:20180531T070243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001611Z UID:10009478-1534246200-1534260600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Alpine Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:11:30 am:  499’er/Stratified\, 199’er/Stratified and New Player Sections. \n12:00 pm:  Open/Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrue Saunders\n(650) 464-3969\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/alpine-bridge-club/2018-08-14/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T150000 DTSTAMP:20210719T014822Z CREATED:20180523T051906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T014822Z UID:10011536-1534159800-1534172400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Monday Morning Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 749’er/Stratified and 299’er/Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Encouraged \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monday-morning-bridge-club/2018-08-13/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180812T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180812T153000 DTSTAMP:20200118T222215Z CREATED:20180420T215733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T222215Z UID:10011350-1534073400-1534087800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Unit Game (Swiss) Includes Limited MP Section Lunch at 11:30 DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified (based on team average) section if enough players. \nLunch its served at 11:30 AM.  Game starts at noon. \n$12 per person.  Youth 25 and under half price. \nIf you need a partner\, try our Partnership Desk to find one. You can also indicate you need a partner on the signup form. \nWe often need help setting up before the game and/or cleaning up after the game. If you can help please let us know when you register for a game. \nIf you need to cancel please resubmit the form indicating such. For last minute cancellations please call the Bridge Center at (650) 940-1824. \nLoading… URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-game-swiss-2018/2018-08-12/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180811T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180811T153000 DTSTAMP:20200227T181936Z CREATED:20180420T215733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T181936Z UID:10011311-1533987000-1534001400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Unit Game (Pairs) Includes Limited MP Section Lunch at 11:30 DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified (based on pair average) section if enough players. \nLunch its served at 11:30 AM.  Game starts at noon. \n$12 per person.  Youth 25 and under half price. \nIf you need a partner\, try our Partnership Desk to find one. You can also indicate you need a partner on the signup form. \nWe often need help setting up before the game and/or cleaning up after the game. If you can help please let us know when you register for a game. \nIf you need to cancel please resubmit the form indicating such. For last minute cancellations please call the Bridge Center at (650) 940-1824. \nLoading… URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-game-pairs-2018/2018-08-11/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T223000 DTSTAMP:20200611T003721Z CREATED:20180605T062814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z UID:10012121-1533927600-1533940200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Barometer DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Barometer Game. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/friday-night-barometer/2018-08-10/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T143000 DTSTAMP:20200611T004111Z CREATED:20180605T060110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z UID:10012009-1533897000-1533911400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:TGIF AM Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 499’er/Stratified and 199’er Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for students 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerry MacDonald\n(703) 627-7294\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/tgif-am-bridge-club/2018-08-10/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T140000 DTSTAMP:20190610T231357Z CREATED:20180716T121249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T231357Z UID:10012367-1533897000-1533909600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:TGIF AM Bridge North American Pairs (NAP) *Includes Limited MP Section* DESCRIPTION: URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/club-open-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-nap-qualifier/2018-08-10/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T213000 DTSTAMP:20180813T165547Z CREATED:20180528T111116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T165547Z UID:10009434-1533842100-1533850200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Essential Conventions DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your bidding with essential conventions. You will understand and use twelve popular conventions. These conventions are useful\, easy-to-remember and fun to play. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals and homework. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve played for years and years! \n\n\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 almost 20 years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nJacoby & Texas Transfers\nJacoby 2NT & 1430 RKC Blackwood\nSplinters\nInverted Minor Suit Raises\nNew Minor Forcing and Fourth Suit Forcing\nDrury\nTwo Suited Overcalls\nResponsive Doubles & Truscott 2N\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\nLesson 1\nTransfers\n\n\nLesson 2\nJacoby 2NT\n\n\nLesson 3\nSplinters\n\n\nLesson 4\nInverted Minors\n\n\nLesson 5\nForcing Enquiries\n\n\nLesson 6\nDrury\n\n\nLesson 7\nTwo Suits New on 8/9/18\n\n\nLesson 8\nResp. Dbl. Truscott\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change prior to class date. \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 $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086 URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/essential-conventions/2018-08-09/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T173000 DTSTAMP:20220306T200658Z CREATED:20180420T215747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220306T200658Z UID:10011444-1533828600-1533835800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Normally held the second Thursday of every month.  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-37/2018-08-09/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T153000 DTSTAMP:20181121T054252Z CREATED:20180605T055654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T054252Z UID:10011962-1533816000-1533828600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Thursday Afternoon BC DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified game. \nLight lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-afternoon-bc/2018-08-09/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T120000 DTSTAMP:20180716T210115Z CREATED:20180716T121249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T210115Z UID:10009858-1533816000-1533816000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Thursday Aft. BC North American Pairs (NAP) (Pairs) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/north-american-pairs-nap-pairs-20/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T223000 DTSTAMP:20180724T044849Z CREATED:20180420T215747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T044849Z UID:10011489-1533754800-1533767400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Doubleton Club North American Pairs (NAP) (Pairs) Includes Limited MP Section Extra $2 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/north-american-pairs-nap-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-extra-2/2018-08-08/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T221500 DTSTAMP:20181015T121432Z CREATED:20180605T004714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T121432Z UID:10011880-1533754800-1533766500@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Doubleton Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori Spaeth\n(650) 906-3987\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Wheeler\n(650) 799-1634\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club/2018-08-08/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T150000 DTSTAMP:20200611T002328Z CREATED:20180605T000626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z UID:10009617-1533726000-1533740400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge 'N Brunch DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight lunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-n-brunch/2018-08-08/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180807T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180807T153000 DTSTAMP:20200611T001611Z CREATED:20180531T070243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001611Z UID:10009477-1533641400-1533655800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Alpine Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:11:30 am:  499’er/Stratified\, 199’er/Stratified and New Player Sections. \n12:00 pm:  Open/Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrue Saunders\n(650) 464-3969\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/alpine-bridge-club/2018-08-07/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180806T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180806T150000 DTSTAMP:20210719T014822Z CREATED:20180523T051906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T014822Z UID:10011535-1533555000-1533567600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Monday Morning Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 749’er/Stratified and 299’er/Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Encouraged \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monday-morning-bridge-club/2018-08-06/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180803T223000 DTSTAMP:20200611T003721Z CREATED:20180605T062814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z UID:10012120-1533322800-1533335400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Barometer DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Barometer Game. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/friday-night-barometer/2018-08-03/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180803T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180803T143000 DTSTAMP:20200611T004111Z CREATED:20180605T060110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z UID:10012008-1533292200-1533306600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:TGIF AM Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 499’er/Stratified and 199’er Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for students 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerry MacDonald\n(703) 627-7294\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/tgif-am-bridge-club/2018-08-03/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T213000 DTSTAMP:20180813T165547Z CREATED:20180528T111116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T165547Z UID:10009433-1533237300-1533245400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Essential Conventions DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your bidding with essential conventions. You will understand and use twelve popular conventions. These conventions are useful\, easy-to-remember and fun to play. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals and homework. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve played for years and years! \n\n\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 almost 20 years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nJacoby & Texas Transfers\nJacoby 2NT & 1430 RKC Blackwood\nSplinters\nInverted Minor Suit Raises\nNew Minor Forcing and Fourth Suit Forcing\nDrury\nTwo Suited Overcalls\nResponsive Doubles & Truscott 2N\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\nLesson 1\nTransfers\n\n\nLesson 2\nJacoby 2NT\n\n\nLesson 3\nSplinters\n\n\nLesson 4\nInverted Minors\n\n\nLesson 5\nForcing Enquiries\n\n\nLesson 6\nDrury\n\n\nLesson 7\nTwo Suits New on 8/9/18\n\n\nLesson 8\nResp. Dbl. Truscott\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change prior to class date. \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 $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086 URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/essential-conventions/2018-08-02/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T153000 DTSTAMP:20181121T054252Z CREATED:20180605T055654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T054252Z UID:10011961-1533211200-1533223800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Thursday Afternoon BC DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified game. \nLight lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-afternoon-bc/2018-08-02/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T221500 DTSTAMP:20181015T121432Z CREATED:20180605T004714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T121432Z UID:10011879-1533150000-1533161700@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Doubleton Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori Spaeth\n(650) 906-3987\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Wheeler\n(650) 799-1634\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club/2018-08-01/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T150000 DTSTAMP:20200611T002328Z CREATED:20180605T000626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z UID:10009616-1533121200-1533135600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge 'N Brunch DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight lunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-n-brunch/2018-08-01/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR