{"title":"Puzzles and Pinot at Best Friends 8\/9\/26","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003ePuzzles \u0026amp; Pinot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eSunday, August 9, 2026 | Best Friends, Albany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCasual Puzzling tables and the puzzle swap are free and open 12-4.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeed Puzzling Schedule (Registration required, scroll down to chose your spot)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWe’re hosting two separate sessions so you can choose your challenge—or double down and play both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e12:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003ePairs Check-in:\u003c\/b\u003e Grab a drink and find your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e12:15 PM – 1:45 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003ePairs Speed Puzzling:\u003c\/b\u003e Team up as your favorite duo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e2:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003eTeams Check-in:\u003c\/b\u003e Round up the crew for the next round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e2:15 PM – 3:45 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003eTeams Speed Puzzling:\u003c\/b\u003e Group strategy at its finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e4:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003eEvent Wrap-up:\u003c\/b\u003e Take-down and final cheers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe fastest Pair and Team will each win a prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help finding a team?\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit our team formation interest form and we'll do our best to help you connect with others! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe1b04TwFfnfOsGkj3rIcVTDis0CpgB2H7W4zmTxTVWMwyPaA\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdYY-Uj10QSMDIkksoz8kZwoYFuiP1EMrpZFxa5bugqJd58wg\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Form to express interest in joining a speed puzzling team at Best Friends on 8\/9\/26\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e8\/9\/26 Best Friends_Team Formation Interest Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eVenue Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Best Friends, Albany (\u003cspan\u003e901 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 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