THURSDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 7-23, 2006

• DANCE CLASSES IN CENTER CITY: Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Tapography Dance Studios announces registration for its Fall Dance Classes. Registration deadline is Monday, August 21st. Classes will begin the week of September 10th. Tapography specializes in teaching Adults how to Tap and Ballroom Dance. This fall we are expanding to include: Jazz/Ballet for Adults and Tap and Ballroom for kids and adolescents. Classes are affordable and accelerated. Other events coming this fall for the studio include: Monthly Master Classes, Group Theatre Trips, Special Classes for Actors & Gay and Lesbian Ballroom Dance Parties. Call 215-567-3668.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 7-31, 2006

• 9:00 a.m. MINI GOLF AT FRANKLIN SQUARE: Franklin Square, 6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia. If you're up for some friendly competition, try your hand at Philly Mini Golf. This specially designed 18-hole course will wind you through a miniature version of Philadelphia where you will encounter some of the city's most beloved sites. Putt your ball across the Ben Franklin Bridge, up the steps of the Art Museum (just like Rocky!) and finish off your game by sending your ball right through the crack in the Liberty Bell.
• 7:45 p.m. STRICTLY BALLROOM: Dance Party at the La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. for a delicious dinner buffet, a dance lesson is at 8:15 p.m. followed by ballroom dancing until 12:30 a.m. Always a professional DJ, plenty of seating, beautiful 5,000 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Call 215-638-0418.
• DOYLESTOWN ROCK GYM/ADVENTURE CENTER INC: 3853 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA. Are you up for a great time, and maybe a bit of a challenge? Experience indoor rock climbing and outdoor guide service. All ages are welcome, along with observers. Call 215-230-9085.
• OUTSIDE ICE SKAKING: Blue Cross Riverrink, Columbus Blvd at Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-629-3200.
• BOARDS AND BLADES SKATEPARK: 814 Conchester Road, Boothwyn, PA. This indoor park has mini ramp and street course, plus pro shop. Pads, membership, and fee required. Call 610-497-5110.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8, 2006

• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Saint Joseph's plays Boston College at the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1712.
• 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, every Friday night, all year round, Friday night fitness hike, where we try to work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne S.F. Be prepared to walk at an average of 4 MPH, 15 minutes per mile pace with few breaks. Bring water and wear well broken-in boots, shoes, or sneakers (sneakers are adequate in dry conditions). Socks are also important footgear, synthetics and wool being better at preventing blisters (avoid cotton socks). The first Friday of each month there is a dessert/dinner stop after the hike at a local restaurant. Meet at Brendan Byrne S.F. Campground. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 8-10, 2006

• WSF NATIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP: Atlantic City Convention Center, One Miss America Way, Atlantic City, NJ. Call 877-WSFCheer.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 2006

• 8:00 a.m. WANDERER'S FUN RUN: At Valley Green. Pace and distance varies. The Saturday Morn'n Fun Run. Call 215-849-9080.
• 8:30 a.m. REMEMBER JOE SERRATORE'S PANCAKE BIKE RIDE: 12-14 mph, 25 miles. Start at Northampton Township Park, located at the corner of Bristol and Hatboro Roads, Warminster, PA. Ride in beautiful Bucks County and have breakfast afterwards. After the ride, bike or drive over to the Ivyland fire house for their fund-raising pancake breakfast. Bring $$ for breakfast. Any questions, call Jim Howat at 215-675-3754.
• 8:30 a.m. WEST GROVE PIZZA BIKE RIDE: 55-60 miles at about 14 mph around the Brandywine Valley area. Leave from the Wawa in Chadds Ford. Bring money for pizza stop. Contact Ride Leaders: Doug Kennedy at 610-543-4664 and Debbie Wilson at 302-798-1243.
• 9:00 a.m. 5-MILE CHRISTMAS CITY CLASSIC: Bethlehem YMCA, 430 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA. Call 610-865-2701.
• 9:00 a.m. RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK BIKE RIDE: Join John and Maliya for a 2-hour hike in Ridley Creek State Park. Meet in parking lot #9, just past the stables. Bring water and wear good shoes/boots, it could be muddy. We will be hiking the dirt trails. Call 610-363-3538. We will hike rain or shine, but not if the weather looks severe.
• 9:00 a.m. ORIGINAL "WITNESS" BIKE RIDE: 51-miles, Class B-. Leaves from Bob's house near Coatesville. Phone for directions. Hot chocolate & snack after. Contact Bob LaDrew at 610-383-9327.
• 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE FROM ACTS: 16-18 mph, 40-60+ miles. Start at ACTS, 375 Morris Road, next to Richfood, Lansdale, PA. This ride nearly always goes into northern Montgomery County. Average speed can be lower if hilly. Distance depends upon mood of group. Group generally rides double-wide paceline. Ride leaders vary. No calls morning of or after 9 p.m. please. Contact Dennis Mayse at 215-234-0170.
• 9:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE THE NOCKAMIXON 50: 14-16 mph, 45 miles. Start at Northampton Township Park, located at the corner of Bristol and Hatboro Roads, Warminster, PA. Don't complain it's probably going to get colder before the winter is over. Let's just ride! Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 9:00 a.m. BARKSDALE TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Depart from Handloff Park (formerly Barksdale Park) for 47 rolling to hilly miles at 16-17 mph, steady endurance pace, NOT a race pace. The average speed (16-17 mph) is the overall average parking lot to parking lot. It is NOT the rolling speed, so there may be times when our rolling speed is greater (or less) depending on the terrain, etc. Ride format is double pace line, steady tempo. There are no stops. Helmets are required. NO EARPLUGS - LEAVE YOUR MUSIC AT HOME. YELLOW LINE RULE!! Please bring signed waiver with you (see www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org under Ride Leader Information). Contact Ride Leaders Lorie Struzik at 302-354-3811 before 7:30 a.m. or Nancy Waddell at 302-545-4146 before 6:30 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m. WCBC'S ANNUAL SANTA BIKE RIDE: Get into the spirit of the season by decorating your bike, accessorizing your bike clothes, or coming in costume. (Suggested, not required.) We'll start from Paper Mill Park at the intersection of Paper Mill and Polly Drummond Hill Roads in Newark. There will be two rides of different pace and distance. The rides will stay together at first, and separate after a refreshment stop on Main St in Newark. The average speed of the 20-25 mile ride will be 10-12 mph. Much of the terrain will be flat, but there are some rolling sections. The 35 mile ride will average 15-16 mph. No ride if roads are icy or snowy, or the temperature is below 28 degrees F at the start. Contact Ride Leaders: Carol Ireland at 302-995-9658 and Roy Simonson at 302-366-5055.
• 9:30 a.m. TOPS TANDEM BIKE RIDE: 14-15 mph, 40 miles. Ride with TOPS (Tandems of Philly & Suburbs)! Recumbents, "regular" bikes are always welcome. Meet at Betzwood (near Valley Forge Park) along the Schuylkill River Trail, and ride a loop up Forbidden Drive for lunch at Bruno's. Please note: surface there is little rough. We'll be taking Andorra Road back. Contact Pat & Bill Rock at 215-659-5148.
• 9:30 a.m. "SOMEWHERE: BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 35-40 miles. Winter rules: scenic roads, no serious climbs, no hammering, no one dropped, indoor food stop; ride cancelled for poor weather, risky road conditions, or temperature below 15 degrees at 8:30; mileage may be modified for weather conditions. Starts at Cold Spring ES, Durham Road (Rte 413), between Carversville and Cold Spring Creamery Roads, Buckingham. No confirmation necessary. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 10:00 a.m. THE FIRST ANNUAL ERIC MALDONADO 5K RUN FOR LIFE: Absegami High School, 201 South Wrangleboro Road, Galloway, NJ. Call 609-748-6665.
• 10:00 a.m. JINGLE BELL 5K RUN FOR ARTHRITIS: Lewes, DE. Call 302-644-8952.
• 10:00 a.m. HUNTING WEEK HIKE: 8 miles, moderate pace. We stay out of the woods as this is firearms deer hunting week. We go along Cooper River to Brace Road and back. Meet in stadium parking on North Park Drive between Rt. 130 and Cuthbert Blvd, NJ. Contact Leader: Joseph Trujillo at 856-468-4849.
• 10:15 a.m. C.U. AT SELENE BIKE RIDE: 20-26 miles, Class C. Start at Selene Whole Foods Co-op, 305 West State St., Media. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the hills & valleys to Ridley Creek State Park & beyond. Free refreshments afterward inside Co-op. Free parking in lot just west of the store. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.
• 11:00 a.m. ANNUAL PEACE PILGRIMAGE FROM NAZARETH TO BETHLEHEM: Round Trip Road Miles: 20, Hike Distance: 10 miles. Join the 40-somethingth annual Peace Pilgrimage from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Meet at the parking lot at Broad and Elm Streets, Bethlehem, near the post office by 10:45. The pilgrimage starts with a bus ride to Nazareth Moravian Church on Center Square. The flat terrain is easy walking, with several stops along the way. For further information call 610-258-7313.
• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Delaware plays Boston University at the Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: La Salle plays Drexel at the Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia. Call 215-951-5170.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: 4th Annual Holiday Invitational Harrison Twp. Sparks, Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, NJ. Contact Kim Doring at 856-223-1886.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Chester County Cheer Classic, Downingtown East High School, Downingtown, PA. Contact Kim Wood at 610-873-5657.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DEC. 9 & 10, 2006

• 8:00 a.m. ALL-STAR CHEERLEADING MASTER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ. Coastal Alliance Corp. hosts the 2nd annual NJ Masters National series, rewarding cheerleaders with more than just a trophy and empty cash, but with school supplies, MP3 players and college scholarships! Call 1-866-946-2232.

SUNDAY, DEC. 10, 2006

• 8:00 a.m. MONOCACY HILL HIKE: This is a joint PTC/Batona hike. Depart from the Springfield Mall (in front of Macy's) or call leader for time and place to meet at trail head. The trail is rocky and steep in places, sturdy boots recommended. Included at no extra charge are the adventurous "walk of stumps", the small stream and cascade, plus the railroad ruins. Snow/Ice/Heavy rain cancels. 8 miles. Contact Leader: Joe Maryanski at 609-929-7498.
• 8:30 a.m. BRANDYWINE STATE PARK AND THE WOODLAWN TRACT HIKE: Depart from Broad and Arch Streets, Philadelphia or call leader for secondary meeting place. Enjoy the many interesting views as we travel through the Park, rolling hills, mature woodlands, farms and marshlands. 12 miles. Contact Leaders: Barry Shapiro and Emma Burd at 215-673-4717.
• 9:00 a.m. SAND SPRING AND TOM LOWE TRAILS LOOP: Round Trip Road Miles: 70, Hike Distance: 5+ miles. Hike the Sand Spring and Tom Lowe Trails, a 5-mile loop through varied forest that comes close to the A.T., where we can expand the distance if we like. Another rescheduling of a "weathered out" hike, if it snows we might still do it. The trailhead is near Shartlesville. Bring lunch and water; wear sturdy shoes. Rain or blizzard cancel. Meet at the Day's Inn, Routes 22 & 309. Contact Leader: Janet Goloub at 610-767-1287.
• 9:45 a.m. "THE COMPLETE MONOCACY HILL A-THUR-Z, VOL 1 HIKE: 8 miles, moderate pace. Can we do it and if so how? Join us as we attempt to gently traverse every marked trail at this "Lil 'ole hill" not far from Birdsboro, PA. We will hike on nearly every major trail at least once and only a few trails briefly twice. Can you guess which ones? Join Joan and I as we take in fine views from the top, the side and the bottom! The trail is rocky and steep in places. This lil' hill will provide better than 750 feet of overall elevation gain for the day, and almost 450 feet from the base to the top in just one "huff" alone. Included at no extra charge, the adventurous" walk of the tree cookies" pts. 1 and 2, the small stream and cascade, plus the railroad ruins. No stone will remain unturned, no dirt undisturbed.... We will get muddy, out of breath and joyfully overwhelmed by the wonderful views attained by our challenge. There will be plenty of wimp out points for the less hearty.....provided they can find their own way out!! We will take a "top-o-the-hill" break for munchies and pictures. Sturdy boots and strong wind are highly recommended for the intermediate/experienced hiker....About 4 hours +/- total hike time with munchies break. We will rendezvous at a nearby Super Wawa between 9.10a and 9.30a (US Rt. 442 and Maplewood Ave. , Douglasville , Pa ...just West of Pa. St. Rt. 662 ) beforehand for a morning wake me up , snacks , flush toilets and then caravan for the brief drive to the " hill"... Pit toilets at the parking area. Snow/Ice/Heavy rain will cancel this hike , but a substitute (flatter) hike at different venue possible so register by e-mail and don't miss out on last minute updates and detailed meet directions.... Contact leader Joe Maryanski at 609.929.7498 after. 7 p.m. wknts. or co-leader Joan Foltz at 609-335-9675.
• 10:00 a.m. KOUNTRY KITCHEN BIKE RIDE: 50+ miles, Class C+. Meet at the Kingsway High School, routes 551 and 322 for that familiar ride to morning breakfast. Contact Bob Martin at 610-352-2114.
• 10:00 a.m. OTHERWISE NOTED BIKE RIDE: 38-miles, Class B-. Be advised: forty-five hundred foot of climb. Start and end at the R5 Wayne Train Station. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 10:00 a.m. SHOW & GO BIKE RIDE: 30+ miles, Class C/B/A. Meet at Rose Tree Park in Media for a ride to the surrounding area. This ride has no specific leader. Show up, form a group, and go for a ride. Must check the listserver for details to see if the ride is on. If you do not have access to the listserver, contact me or another member. Contact Antonio Rocha at 484-802-8374.
• 10:30 a.m. STAIR CLIMBING: Stair climb session starting at the movie theater parking lot, Main Street in Manayunk. Call 215-849-9080.
• 11:00 a.m. SHIVER BY THE RIVER 10K/5K RUN: Laurel Run Park, Reading, PA. Contact Sue Jackson at 610-779-6556.
• 11:00 a.m. USATF-NJ 10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP: Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ. Call 973-334-8900.
• Noon ALIVE AND 5K RUNNING IN WEST CHESTER: Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Avenue, West Chester, PA. Call 610-696-0115.
• 12:45 p.m. AARON'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Leaving from the Paper Mill Park, this will be a variable route training ride that will average 14-16 mph over typically rolling to flat terrain. Some hills every now and then. Look for 30-45 miles depending on weather conditions. We will maintain the pace to assure a good base miles type of conditioning to prepare ourselves for the spring. Be sure to call the ride leader if the weather is in doubt. We will NOT ride when temperatures are below 30 degrees at the start. Be sure to check with the ride leader during holiday weeks to be sure that the ride is still on. Contact Ride Leader: Aaron Chen at 302-731-1456.
• 1:00 p.m. GEO-CACHING HIKE AND INTRODUCTION CLASS: Join us for a brief introduction to geo-caching, the upcoming popular outdoor activity, and then hike into the woods at Atsion to find the many geo-caches hidden there. No ticks or heavy underbrush to deal with this time of year. Experienced hiker and South Jersey notable geo-cacher, Tom Neigel, will give a brief overview of the sport. Bring your GPS, or team up with a partner at the hike if you do not have one. Dress for the weather and bush-whacking. Bring picnic type food to share at out tailgate social, coordinates will be provided. Meet at Atsion Ranger office on Rt 206, between Rt. 70 and Hammonton. Contact leader for additional information and pre-registration. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593 evenings.
• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pennsylvania plays American at the Palestra, Philadelphia. Call 215-898-6151.
• 2:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Saint Joseph's plays Maine at the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1712.
• 2:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Temple plays Maryland at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-5040.
• 3:00 p.m. 9th ANNUAL REINDEER ROMP 5K RUN: Oakmont Elementary School, Darby & Eagle Roads, Havertown, PA. Call 610-449-7795.
• 7:00 p.m. WINTER COTILLION DANCE, ENGLISH COUNTRY AND CONTRAS: Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, NJ. Call 609-734-8259.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: St. Peter's Battle By The Ben Spring Floor, Rutgers University Camden Campus, Camden, NJ. Contact Patrice Generao-Kolman at 856-313-0843.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: 2nd Annual EHTHS Eagles Competition, EHT High School, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ. Contact Brenda Pileggi at 609-457-3104.

MONDAY, DEC. 11, 2006

• 9:30 a.m. COMPLETE BATONA TRAIL HIKE (#5) – EVANS BRIDGE TO COAL ROAD HIKE: 8.8 miles, moderate pace. Scenic highlights: duck ponds, Oswego River, Beaver Branch, Ives Pond. Meet at Batona Trailhead on Coal Road, between the east and west branches of Bass River, just off Stage Road, 3 miles E. of Rt. 679 (from the W.), or 7 miles W. of Tuckerton (from the E.), or 2.5 miles N. of New Gretna (from the S.) for shuttle. Contact Leaders: Jerry Goldstein at 609-859-8133 and Joe Hummel at 856-235-8817.
• 9:45 a.m. ONG'S HAT EXPLORER HIKE: 5-6 miles, easy to moderate pace. Note: No specific finish time! On this hike we'll explore off the Batona Trail visiting Turkey Buzzard Bridge and Earlys Crossing, among other places. Maybe some light bushwhacking. Lunch at Cafe Apany's (formerly Anapa's) after the hike for those interested. Meet at start of Batona Trail, a short distance down the dirt road opposite Cafe Apany's Restaurant on Magnolia Rd (abt. 1 mile from the four Mile Circle) for start at 9:45 a.m. sharp. Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 6:30 p.m. LOOP RUN: Run the Loop around the River Distance: 8.4 miles (Kelly and West River drives)When/where: Meet Monday evenings at Lloyd Hall at 6:30. For additional info, contact Susan Hurrey at 215-483-1967.
• JINGLE BELL RUN 5K: Manayunk, PA. Call 215-564-9800 ext. 116.

TUESDAY, DEC. 12, 2006

• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 15-20 miles. I will continue this ride into the second week of December. After that, work does not allow the luxury of riding. Rides will resume in January, conditions permitting. Kemper Park is located on Valley Road in Warminster, between Street and Bristol Road. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 p.m. NIGHTRIDERS BIKE RIDE: 15-20 miles, Class C. We spin around Southern DelCo well in the dark. Bike lights front and rear are a must. You must call or e-mail the leader to confirm the start time and location. Very cold or wet weather will cancel ride. Contact Dave Trout at 610-368-0760.
• 6:00 p.m. GROUP TRAINER BIKE RIDE: Every Tuesday and Thursday night thru the winter, unless circumstances prohibit, there is a group trainer ride 6:10 at Cycle Sport. We follow training videos for a 40min to 1hr workout, not including warm up and cool down. People wishing to "ride" with us need only bring their bike and trainer. The workout is as hard or easy as you wish, so riders of all abilities are welcome. Contact Harry at 610-565-9535.
• 6:30 p.m. TRACK WORKOUT: Because of daylight saving and lack of lighting at Chestnut Hill Academy, we are moving the workouts to the Roxborough High School track. There is lighting at this track so footing should not be a problem. The track is at the intersection of Pechin and Hermitage streets just below the High School, which is on Ridge Avenue. Call 215-849-9080.
• 6:30 p.m. FLY BY NIGHT IN NORTH WILMINGTON BIKE RIDE: Leave Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Road) at the tennis courts for a 20 mile ride through North Wilmington on neighborhood roads; return at approximately 8:00 pm. Both front and rear lights are required for the ride. The pace will be 12-14 mph in order to not outrun our headlights. The ride will be cancelled if black ice conditions exist. For more information, contact Ride Leader: John McCormick at 302-668-8749.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 2006

• 9:30 a.m. DOC'S BIKE RIDES: 30-60 miles, Class B-/B. Various local routes starting from the Swarthmore area. Sometimes a lunch stop. Foul weather cancels ride. Call ahead of time for weekly plans. Contact Larry Green at 610-544-5799.
• 10:00 a.m. EVANS BRIDGE HIKE: 5 miles, easy/moderate pace. Meet at Evans Bridge. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Norm Lucas, 609-654-5893. Contact Bill Schmitt at 856-767-1838.
• 10:00 a.m. WICKECHEOCKE CREEK HIKE: 8-10 miles, moderate pace. This will be a pleasant late Fall walk along country roads and some easy trails. The hike includes lovely vistas and a crossing of the last remaining authentic covered bridge in N.J. Meet at Prallsville Mills parking area by the D&R Canal just north of Stockton, NJ (on Rt. 29). LP. Contact Leaders: Heinz Knaupp at 609-801-1168 and Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 6:30 p.m. FLY BY NIGHT BIKE RIDE: Leave the church parking lot next to Papermill Park (at the intersection of Papermill and Ebeneezer Church Rds) at for a 21 mile flat to hilly ride through Newark neighborhoods. The route will be similar to last year with some added twists. The pace will be slow (12-14 mph) so as not to outrun our lights. For more information, contact Mario Nappa at 302-239-1179. Lights front and rear are required. NO GO if there are conditions for black ice or the temp at the start is below 30 degrees on weather.com for Newark