THURSDAY, NOV. 16, 2006

• 3:00 a.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 15-30 miles. I will be riding the month of November from Kemper Park, located on Valley Rd. between Street and Bristol Roads in Warminster. Ride will accommodate the slowest rider, even if it's me. No ride in rain or snow. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:30 p.m. TRAIL RUNS: Thursdays Runs consist of approximately 4 to 5 miles of unique trails varying in degrees of difficulty, but all within the serene confines of the Wissahickon Valley. NO FEES, no shirts, no pants required. All runners, speeds, skill levels welcome! Fun food and Cash Bar afterwards courtesy of the Valley Green/Wissahickon (meet in front of Valley Green Inn). Call 215-849-9080.

THURSDAY-TUESDAY, NOV. 16-28, 2006

• YOGA: for 7-10 years/3-6 years/11-18 year old at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA. Accomplished Yoga instructor Nanci George will lead your child through various traditional yoga techniques recreated in playful, simple and fun ways to cultivate self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement. Call 215-379-4660.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 16-23, 2006

• DANCE CLASSES IN CENTER CITY: Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 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, NOV. 16-DEC. 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.
• 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 Croos 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, NOV. 17, 2006

• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Drexel plays Temple at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Saint Joseph’s plays Hartford 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.
• 7:30 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Delaware plays American at Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18, 2006

• 7:15 a.m. BIKE PA “E”: 60+ miles, Class:C+. Ride of the entire PA portion of the East Coast Greenway, approx 52 mi., all on pavement thru Bucks, Philadelphia & Delaware Counties. Depart from main parking area, John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, at 7:15 am. Join BikePA "E" on Bartrum Ave. Ride south to Mason-Dixon line in Marcus Hook. North to the R-2 Regional Rail Station in Marcus Hook. Train to Center City, transfer to R-3 to Yardley or R-7 to Trenton, ride to "E" in Morrisville, then south into and thru Philly. Lunch stop near route @ Sweet Lucy's bar-b-q in Tacony. Must let me know you are coming so we can avoid having too many bikes on the train[s]. Contact Mike Broennle at 610-647-5764.
• 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. THE 11TH ANNUAL KINGS 5K RUN: Haddonfield, NJ. Contact Debbie Beres at 856-429-1600 or 856-216-0186.
• 8:30 a.m. DELAWARE WATER GAP/SUNFISH POND HIKE: Round Trip Road Miles: 50, Hike Distance: 10 miles. Hike to Sunfish Pond via the AT and return via Dunnfield Creek trail. Scenic loop hike in Worthington State Forest, NJ, near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We will hike the Fairview, Holly Springs, Appalachian, and Dunnfield Creek trails. We will also hike around Sunfish pond. Bring water and lunch. Heavy rain cancels. Note: this is a joint hike with the Appalachian Mountain Club. There will be an optional pizza stop at restaurant in Delaware Water Gap after the hike. Meet at the McDonalds parking lot in the 25th Street Shopping Center at the intersection of Rt. 22 and Rt. 248. Contact Leader: Al Schwartz at 610-258-0959.
• 8:30 a.m. TOM’S BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40-miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Very popular fun ride. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Tom S. at 609-859-9116.
• 9:00 a.m. 33rd TURKEY TROT 10K/5K RUN: Handloff Park, Barksdale Road, Newark, DE. Call 302-366-7060 x 200.
• 9:00 a.m. MILES FOR THE MINISTRY: DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA. Call 610-390-0137.
• 9:00 a.m. PINELANDS MONTH - CANOE/KAYAK THE NORTH BRANCH RANCOCAS CREEK: October is Pinelands Month and the Rancocas will have beautiful foliage on this trip. Depending on river conditions we will paddle either from Greenwood Bridge to Pemberton or from Burlington County Parks new trailhead behind Burlington County Community College and take the “Water Trail” to Smithville Park. Meet at the new trailhead launch ramp - located toward the southeast corner of BCCC’s Pemberton campus on Rancocas Rd. Please contact leader to confirm trip. Contact Leader: Dave L. Cell at 609-784-4066 or Home 609-735-9109.
• 9:00 a.m. CARBON COUNTY, PA HIKE: 8-10 miles, easy to moderate pace. Depart from Germantown & Rex Aves in Chestnut Hill (Phila, PA) at 9:00 a.m. or meet in Strawbridge’s parking lot adjacent to Germantown Pike at Plymouth Meeting Mall (off PA turnpike interchange #333 – Norristown) for departure at 9:30 a.m. SHARP. We will hike somewhere in Carbon County, PA. Area will be just north of the PA Turnpike tunnel on the N.E. Extension – Rt. 476 (Exit 74). Possible water crossings and some bushwhacking. Fall colors should be at their peak in this area. Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 9:00 a.m. CHADDS FORD/NORTHBROOK BIKE RIDE: 35-40 miles, Class:C+/B-. Meet at Chaddsford elementary school. Ride to Northbrook Country Market for snack. Contact Dan Dillon at 610-494-4949.
• 9:00 a.m. FRENCH CREEK & BEYOUND BIKE RIDE: 51-miles, Class: B-. Meet at Bob's house near Coatesville and ride some hills near French Creek Park, then stop at Shirk's Bike Shop before returning home for hot chocolate & snack. Call or email for directions. Contact Bob LaDrew at 610-383-9327.
• 9:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE TO THE ART MUSEUM AND BACK: 13-15 mph, 50 +/- miles. Start at Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA. Last visit of the year to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Look at all the fall colors along the East River Drive (or whatever they call it now). A few hills, regroup as necessary, no one dropped, rain cancels, cold weather does not. Bring food and drink. Rest stop near the Art Museum. Questions? Call Elliot. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.
• 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.
• 9:30 a.m. RUNNIN ROVER 5K RUN: 2601 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA. Call 610-570-7707.
• 9:30 a.m. “SOMEWHERE” BILE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 45 +/- Miles. Roy's monthly "somewhere" ride: scenic roads, hills, descents, a brief stop, no one dropped. Bad weather cancels. No confirmation necessary. Starts at Plumsteadville Village Square, Rte. 611 & Stump Road, Plumsteadville (behind McDonald's). Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 10:00 a.m. DELMARVA OPEN 5K XC CHAMPIONSHIP: Road Runners Club of America DE State Championship Race, Killen’s Pond State Park, Killens Pond Road (Route 384), Felton, DE.
• 10:00 a.m. VERTICAL ASSAULT: ONE DAY CAMP: Competitive Sports Training Center, 6886 Chrisphalt Drive, Bath PA. Call 610-867-7726.
• 10:00 a.m. GUY’S BIKE RACING CLUB/COLONIAL SUBARU VW ‘CROSS: 6234 Pidcock Creek Road, New Hope, PA. Call 215-870-0932.
• 10:00 a.m. MILLION ACRES BIKE RIDE: 18+ miles. Each month we will explore another part of the pinelands. Call for starting location. Contact Leader Jim M. at 609-280-0111.
• 10:00 a.m. HAWK MOUNTAIN HIKE: 9-10 miles, moderate pace. Hike the A.T. to North Lookout to watch hawk migration. Hiking boots required for lots of rock climbing. This can be a strenuous hike. Bring lunch and binoculars. Take Pa. Trnpk. NE Extension to exit #33. Go WEST on I-78 to exit #35. Take PA-143 North. Follow signs for Hawk Mountain Road where A.T. crosses. Contact Leaders: Dave and Julie Hegelein at 825-235-8792.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: 4th Annual Oaklyn Cougars Competition, Collingswood High School, Collingswood, NJ. Call 856-858-4553.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: SJIYCA, Rutgers University, Camden Campus, Camden, NJ. Contact Christine McCracken at 609-893-2887.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: Big 33 PA State Cheerleading Championship, Harshey Park Arena/Giant Center, Harrisburg, PA. Contact Kevin Braasch at 717-761-6600.
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOV. 18 & 19, 2006
• HAMILTON COLLEGE SHOWCASE 2006: Competitive soccer league for residents of Hamilton Township NJ for boys and girls, ages 8 to 18, Hamilton, Mercer County Park, Hamilton, NJ. Call 609-581-0494.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: 5th Annual Central PA Spirit Challenge, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA. Contact Bunnie Frye at 717-932-9099.
• BOWLING: Three Game Qualifier, Penndel Lanes, Lincoln Hwy. (Rt.1) & Glen Ave., Penndel, PA. Call 215-757-9718.

• 7:45 a.m. ST. ANTHONY'S WILDERNESS HIKE: Depart from Germantown and Rex Avenues, Philadelphia. The St. Anthony's Wilderness area offers a variety of trails and views, which are especially stupendous. 11-13 miles. Contact Leaders: Mike Hughes at 215-657-1058 and Tom Weaber at 717-273-3726.
• 8:00 a.m. PHILADELPHIA MARATHON AND ROTHMAN 8K RUN: Eakins Oval, 23rd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Beginning at Philadelphia’s famous Museum of Art, visitors can experience culture and colonial history at Independence Hall, Betsy Ross’ House and the Liberty Bell. They can keep in stride at the city's waterfront area, featuring Penn's Landing on the banks of the Delaware River and the Water Works on the Schuylkill River, which offer historic and scenic views. Call 215-685-0054.
• 8:00 a.m. TONY’S MOVE UP BIKE RIDE: Class B+/A, 50-55 miles, 18-22 mph cruising pace. A good ride for B+ riders looking to move up. Pace will be held when we’re together in the paceline. Breakaways for the hammerheads (we will regroup after each break), one rest stop. Meet at Cherry Hill East H.S., Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contact Leader: Tony M. at 609-828-0268.
• 9:00 a.m. BAGEL BIKE RIDE: Class C, 30 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Fran’s famous ride – there really is a bagel stop! Meet at Moorestown High School, Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ. Contact Leader: Fran H. at 856-786-0048.
• 9:00 a.m. PINELANDS MONTH - CANOE OR KAYAK THE OSWEGO RIVER: The 23rd Annual Cranberry Festival is taking place in Chatsworth Oct. 21 & 22 from 9am to 4:30. So, join us for an early trip down the Oswego River and then stop at the Cranberry Festival on the way home. We'll meet at Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego RD. Contact trip leaders to confirm trip and participation. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• 9:00 a.m. MAURICE RIVER OR MENANTICO CREEK PADDLE: Call for details. Depending on water levels Trips are medium length for intermediate paddlers or better, River WILL have several tree obstructions from summer storms. You MUST be able to handle your boat and be able to get it over obstructions by yourself. Call leader for Meeting Place. Contact John at 856-691-3047.
• 9:00 a.m. ASSUNPINK FALL FOLIAGE HIKE: 12 miles, brisk pace. Hoping for peak fall foliage colors in the state Assunpink Wildlife Management Area. Outside of the Pine Barrens, see hardwood forest, lakes, farmland, and rolling terrain with great views. Bring lunch. Meet at Roosevelt Post Office, Rochdale Ave (Rt. 571), Roosevelt (Monmouth County). From SJ, I-195 to the Six Flags/Freehold exit, head toward Freehold, left onto Rt. 571 into Roosevelt. BE ON TIME FOR CAR SHUTTLE. Contact Leader: Joe Sapia at 732-406-4092.
• 9:00 a.m. BOB’S BIRTHDAY BIKE RIDE: Help us celebrate Bob's 39th birthday again and again with brunch at the Country Deli in Middletown, PA. Meet at the Safeway on Foulk and Naaman's Rd. in DE for a 30 mile rolling and hilly ride to the Country Deli. Contact Ride Leaders: Barrie Kintner at 610-361-0442 and Bob Wheeler at 302-239-6620.
• 9:30 a.m. KOUNTRY KITCHEN BIKE RIDE: Meet at the Kingsway High School, routes 551 and 322 for that familiar ride to morning breakfast. Contact Bob Martin at 610-352-2114.
• 9:30 a.m. EASY BIKE RIDER: 11-12 mph, 30+/- Miles. Roy's monthly "advanced beginner" ride: scenic roads; moderate climbs and descents; food/rest stop; no one dropped. Bad weather cancels. No confirmation necessary. Starts from Central Bucks East High School, Anderson and Holicong Roads, Buckingham. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 9:30 a.m. TOPS TANDEM/RECUMBENT BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 45-50 miles. Ride to Upper Black Eddy with TOPS (Tandems of Philadelphia & Suburbs). Start behind Fonthill Mansion, Court Street and Swamp Road in Doylestown. Ride down our favorite lane, Fleecydale, up to Upper Black Eddy to our favorite lunch spot on the canal, the General Store. All single bikes, tandems and recumbents welcome. Contact Pat Rock at 215-659-5148.
• 10:00 a.m. NORTH WISSAHICKON VALLEY HIKE: 5 or 8 miles, moderate pace. Come explore one of the most awesome urban wilderness areas in the country, along with The Treehouse, Indian Statue and the Covered Bridge. Rugged terrain. Wear sturdy shoes. Wimp-out at 5 miles. Bring or buy lunch. Meet before 10:00 a.m. at big flagpole, Cherry Hill Mall, for car pooling; or by 11:00 a.m. at Andorra Nature Center, Ridge and Northwestern Aves, Phila. Contact Leader: Rich Kranz at 856-234-9474.
• 10:00 a.m. EVO CROSS, VERGE MID-ATLANTIC CYCLOCROSS BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP: Pidcock Creek Road, New Hope, PA. Call 413-303-9286.
• 10:15 a.m. WILLOWS-SKUNK HOLLOW HIKE: Depart 69th Street, Philadelphia. A short loop hike through lovely wooded trails along the Darby Creek in Wayne. 5 miles. Snow or heavy rain cancels. Call leader for secondary meeting place. Contact Leader: Bob Leonetti at 610-519-0402 or 610-420-5858 (cell).
• 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. THE 33rd ANNUAL MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP TURKEY TROT 10K RUN: Laurel Run Park in Reading, PA. Contact Karen Regenfuse at 610-929-1503.
• 11:00 a.m. SAILING: Frostbite Series, Cooper River Yacht Club, Collingswood, NJ. Call 856-869-9145.
• 11:30 a.m. PA AT 80th ANNIVERSARY HIKE: Hike Distance: 7 miles. Join us for an 80th anniversary commemorative hike to Tri-County Corner, the location of the first Appalachian Trail work trip in Pennsylvania on Nov. 21, 1926. On this joint hike with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club, we will climb Old Dresher Road to Tri-County Corner and then head north on the AT to the Allentown Shelter, where we will enjoy lunch, sing Happy Birthday, and feast on cupcakes and sparkling cider before hiking out to PA 309. Meet at PA 309 at the summit of Blue Mountain at the south end of the restaurant parking lot. Contact Leader: Barbara Wiemann at 610-262-6977.
• 12:30 p.m. PA AT 80th ANNIVERSARY HIKE, SHORTER VERSION: Hike Distance: 4 miles. Join the celebration at the Allentown Shelter to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the AT in PA. This 2 mile trip from Jacksonville Rd to the Allentown Shelter will get you to the party without climbing the mountain. If you choose this option, please bring a roomy day pack to help carry in the goodies. Meet at Jacksonville Road. Contact Leader: Barbara Wiemann at 610-262-6977.
• 1:00 p.m. CAPE MAY ROLLER SKATING: Go roller skating at Cape May Convention Hall Rental skates and roller blades available. Call 609-884-9524.
• 2:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Villanova plays Marist at the Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, Villanova. Call 610-519-6591.
• 3:00 p.m. COMMUNITY DANCE FOR ALL AGES: Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ. Call 609-924-6763 or 609-275-7275.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: Season Opener, Commerce Bank Arts Center, Washington Twp., NJ. Contact Mike Maiorano at 856-273-8388.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: Eastern Atlantic Fall Classic, Rutgers University, Camden Campus, Camden, NJ. Contact Marianna Smarrito at 877-98-CHEER.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: Annual Interboro Hornets Cheerleading Competition, Winslow High School, Pine Hill, NJ. Call 856-816-3930.

MONDAY, NOV. 20, 2006

• 10:00 a.m. ONG’S HAT TO DEEP HOLLOW POND HIKE: 5 miles, easy/moderate pace. Meet off Magnolia Rd Rt. 644 (across from Cafe Apany, formerly Anapa’s). Bad weather cancels. Contact Bill Schmitt at 856-767-1838 and Norm Lucas at 609-654-5893.
• 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.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Temple plays Georgia Tech at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-5040.

TUESDAY, NOV. 21, 2006

• 3:00 a.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 15-30 miles. I will be riding the month of November from Kemper Park, located on Valley Rd. between Street and Bristol Roads in Warminster. Ride will accommodate the slowest rider, even if it's me. No ride in rain or snow. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 5:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pennsylvania plays La Salle at the Palestra, Philadelphia. Call 215-898-6151.
• 6:00 p.m. NIGHT BIKE RIDERS: 15-20 miles, Class C. With the waning of the light another season of night riding begins. We spin around Southern DelCo 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.
• 6:30 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. The workouts will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 at this location. 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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22, 2006

• 8:00 p.m. BIG THANKSGIVING DANCE: International Folk & Square Dancing, Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE. Call 302-478-7257 or 610-277-0844.
• 9:15 a.m. WISSAHICKON GORGE HIKE: 6-7 miles, moderate pace. Once listed by Men’s Fitness Magazine as one of the 10 best hiking trails in America, come join us and find out why. A loop hike, we will visit Lovers Leap, historic Rittenhouse Town, Toleration Statue and Fingerspan. Some rocky and steep terrain. Sturdy footwear and a hiking stick recommended. Bring lunch and water and a folding stool if so inclined. Meet at the big flagpole in Cherry Hill Mall parking lot before 9:15 a.m. for carpooling or by 10:00 a.m. at Henry Ave and Walnut Lane parking area in Phila. Contact Leader: Jerry G. at 609-859-8133.
• 9:30 a.m. DOC’S BIKE RIDE: 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.