THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 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-SATURDAY- NOV. 9-11

• 10:00 a.m. OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING: Ralph Stover State Park, 6011 State Park Road, Pipersville, PA. Have you ever wanted to try Outdoor Rock Climbing? Our guides will provide you with a safe and fun climbing experience. All climbing equipment is included. No experience necessary. Call 215-230-9085.

THURSDAY-TUESDAY, NOV. 9-28, 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-SUNDAY, NOV. 2-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. 10, 2006

• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Drexel plays Penn State at Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Temple plays Southeast Pro-Am at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-5040.
• 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.
• 7:00 p.m. ATRIUM DANCE CLASS FOR TEENS: Barry D. Brown Health Educ Center, 106 Carnie Blvd., Voorhees, NJ. Have you seen "Dancing with the Stars"? Think you can compete? Want to learn how to move like an expert? For people 12-18 years old. This class by Atrium Dance Studio instructors will demonstrate & teach the basics of ballroom dancing, hip-hop & salsa. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing & sneakers. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).
• NJEA BOARDWALK 3.1 MILE RUN: Atlantic City Boardwalk at Convention Hall, NJ. Contact Linda at 856-235-2485.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11, 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. JIM’S LEAD BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40-miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Old and new friends ride again. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Jim B. at 609-654-1507.
• 9:00 a.m. DSBA RACE JUDICATA AT IRON HILL BREWERY 5K RUN: Iron Hill Brewery on the Wilmington Riverfront, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-6400.
• 9:00 a.m. TOWAMENCIN 5K TURKEY TROT: Fischer’s Park, 2235 Bustard Road, Lansdale, PA. The race begins and ends at Fischer's Park. It's a generally flat course and is friendly to all levels of runners. All miles are accurately marked, including the halfway point. Call 215-368-7602.
• 9:00 a.m. 3rd ANNUAL ST. JOHN THE BELOVED 5K RUN: St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-6400.
• 9:00 a.m. 8th ANNUAL RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP 5K “RUN FROM DRUGS”: American Legion Hall, Monroe Street & American Legion Drive, Riverside, NJ. Call 856-461-5115.
• 9:00 a.m. 25th ANNUAL HADDONFIELD ROAD RACE: Begin and finish at Crow's Woods. A challenging certified course through the scenic streets of historic Haddonfield, NJ. Call 856-428-1666.
• 9:00 a.m. DEBBIE DOES DELAWARE, DDD BIKE RIDE: 35+ miles, Class C+. Meet at the old Acme parking lot in Aston at Pennell Rd (RT 452) & Weir/Marianville Rd. We’ll ride down to the 1st State and visit Arden, Bellevue State Park, the Brandywine Zoo, and possibly Fox Point State Park on the Delaware River. Contact Debbie Chaga at 610-494-3033.
• 9:00 a.m. CHADDS FORD PEREGRINATION BIKE RIDE: 60+ miles, Class B/B+. Meet at Pocopson Elementary off Route 1 near Hanks Diner for an approximation of the Reverse Brandywine, but with lots of other nice back roads intertwined with the regulars to get a few screaming downhills. Brief water stop -- not at the cooler -- and lunch in LOVELY LANDENDBERG. Slower, cold-weather pace but enough hills to warrant a B rating. This is a fair weather ride so call to confirm if in doubt. Contact Drew Knox at 302-475-1684.
• 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. BARKSDALE TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Depart from Handloff Park (formerly Barksdale Park) for 40-50 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!! 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. TOUCAN CIDER BIKE RIDE: Leave from Lantana Square Shopping Center (near recycle bins) in Hockessin for a 40 mile ride through southern Chester County along the Brandywine River. We will stop for cider & donuts so bring money for food stop. Expect rolling to hilly terrain at 13-15 mph. Cue sheets will be provided. Singles, bents and tandems welcome. Contact Ride Leaders: Kurt & Kristie Augenblick at 302-239-6851.
• 9:00 a.m. FIT AND FUN FALL BIKE RIDE: Leave from Ashland Nature Center on Brackenville Road. We’ll ride 30-35 miles at 11-13 mph through the rolling hills of Hockessin and southern Chester County, enjoying fall colors. There will be one food stop along the way - bring money for snack. Call by 8:00 am if weather is questionable. Contact Ride Leader: Carol Ireland at 302-995-9658.
• 9:00 a.m. PHILADELPHIA FROSRBITE REGATTA: Schuylkill River for high schools, colleges, clubs, open, 2101 Hornig Road, Philadelphia. Call 215-698-2200, x 2101.
• 10:00 a.m. ORIENTEERING WITH DELAWARE VALLEY ORIENTEERING CLUB AT BATSTO: Arrive anytime from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Map fee $7.00 for non-members (a map can be shared). Courses available for Beginner (W-white, Y-yellow), Intermediate (O-orange) and Advanced (Red, Green, Blue). Call Pat Burton for more details at 856-767-8064.
• CANOE/KAYAK THE DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL ON VETERANS DAY: There may still be fall foliage to enjoy along the canal as we paddle 11 miles from Amwell RD, RT 514, Millstone to Landing Lane Bridge in New Brunswick. There are 3 canal lock portages along the way. If you have portage wheels, please bring them with you. Contact leaders to confirm trip participation and meeting time and logistics. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOV. 11 & 12, 2006
• BACKPACK IN HARRIMAN STATE PARK, NY: 10 to 12 Miles. We’ll follow several trails in the park. Be prepared for a cold night. We will be stopping at Campmor this trip. Limited to 10 trekkers. No Pets. Intermediate. Contact Co-leaders: Crysti J. & Joe D. at 856-629-0414.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12, 2006

• 8:00 a.m. BLUE MARSH LAKE ENDURANCE HIKE: Depart from Blue Marsh Lake, Stilling Basin, north of Reading. Call leader for directions to the meeting place. For those using public transportation, call leader in advance for arrangements. We will hike 22 STRENUOUS miles of wooded and open terrain around Blue Marsh Lake. For experienced long distance hikers only. Contact Leader: David Stein at 215-508-5915.
• 8:00 a.m. ROTATING LEADER BIKE RIDE: Class A, 50-55 miles, 20+ mph cruising pace. The leader will vary depending on who is available, but there will be a ride (weather permitting). Leader will pick route with input from the group. Fast paceline riding, breakaways for the hammerheads, one rest stop. For the more experienced rider only! Meet at Cherry Hill East H.S., Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contact Leader: Tony M. at 609-828-0268.
• 8:30 a.m. ROSE’S 4-MILE RUN: Charter High School, 100 North Dupont Road, Wilmington, DE. Contact Brian Rafferty at 302-239-9038.
• 8:30 a.m. EARLYBIRD-CRYSTAL BEACH, SHORT VERSION BIKE RIDE: This is the 50-mile version of Mike Salter's Crystal Beach ride, a beautiful ride with a great stop overlooking the Chesapeake Bay towards Turkey Point. It starts in Middletown Square, Middletown DE, a VERY different starting point. Head south on Rt. 71/Rt 301, cross the Summit Bridge. When they split, follow Rt. 71 to the left, go about 1/4 mile, and turn left into the Middletown Square Shopping Center. The ride does NOT go over Summit Bridge like the long version Mike leads in the spring. The ride is not as hilly as my usual Chester County rides. The pace should be 14-15 mph. Contact Ride Leader: Daniel Dole at 610-274-8080.
• 8:30 a.m. SOCIAL SOURLANDS MOUNTAIN PRESERVE HIKE: 8 miles, moderate pace. Hike this Somerset County Park in Hillsborough, NJ along the northeast corner of the Sourlands Region. We will hike to the top of the mountain and follow a new trail down. Meet in the parking lot of Home Depot on Rt. 70, Cherry Hill (former Race Track) to carpool/caravan to the site. Good hiking boots required. Bring picnic type food for the tailgate social after hike. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593 eve.
• 8:30 a.m. DON'S BIG ADVENTURE BIKE RIDE: Class C, 35-45 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. New routes, points of interest stops. Meet at Laurel Acres Park, Church Street, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Contact Leader: Don V. at 856-235-2457.
• 9:00 a.m. DELWARE HALL OF FAME 5K RUN: Starts and finishes at Frawley Stadium, Wilmington, DE with loop around the Wilmington Riverfront. Fast flat course. Call 302-654-6400.
• 9:00 a.m. 30TH ANNUAL SOUTH MOUNTAIN 10-MILER & 5K RUN: Bethlehem, PA. Contact Nancy Hofmann at 610-264-9255.
• 9:00 a.m. OLD SCOUTS VETERANS DAY 5-MILE RUN: 209 acre grounds of Haverford State Hospital, 3500 Darby Road, Haverford, PA. Run on these beautiful grounds before the two year construction project starts. Contact Jim Davy at 610-466-9397.
• 9:00 a.m. THE NOCKAMIXON 50 BIKE RIDE: 14-15 mph, 50-miles. Start at Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington, PA. Bike the Nock 50 route. Hopefully it will not rain this time. "winter rules" apply. Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 9:00 a.m. MTB 3 STATES & 4 PARKS IN 1 DAY BIKE RIDE: Depart from the Carpenter Recreation Area of White Clay Creek State Park (Route 896, 2 miles north of the University of Delaware). Terrain will include a mix of flat sections, hills, dirt roads, single track, and pavement. We’ll ride through portions of White Clay Creek State Park and the Middle Run Natural Area in Delaware, Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area in Maryland, and White Clay Creek Preserve in Pennsylvania. Distance will be 50+/- miles. Pace will be roughly equivalent in difficulty to 14 mph over moderately hilly terrain on the road. You’ll need a MTB, sound basic off road skills, and good endurance. The route is not particularly technical, except for short portions of Middle Run. Two stops available to replenish food and liquids. No ride if trails are wet and muddy. Contact Ride Leader: Jeff Butcher at 302-737-3660.
• 9:00 a.m. FAIRHILL NATURAL AREA, MD HIKE: 10 miles, easy to moderate pace. We will explore this 5600+ acre natural area in the northeast corner of MD which includes a varied terrain of hills, fields, woods and streams. Hopefully there will still be some fall colors. Meet at Broad & Arch Streets in Phila. (by Dunkin Donuts) for departure or at the parking area on the west side of Appleton Rd. (at Black Bridge Rd.) in MD at 10:15 a.m. Go about 1 ¼ miles west of the DE border into MD on Rt. 273 and turn right onto Appleton Rd. to Black Bridge Rd. on the left. There is a parking charge. Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 9:30 a.m. VETERANS DAY 5K MEMORIAL RUN: Norristown Farm Park, Germantown Pike & North Wales Road, PA. Contact Dick Baine at 610-495-9661.
• 9:30 a.m. DOC’S BIKE RIDES: 30-60 miles, Class 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.
• 9:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. SOUTH WISSAHICKON HIKE: 4 or 8 miles, moderate pace. We’ll start out at a new meeting place, the Manyunk diner and then hike up through the gorge to meet with “Billy Penn” for lunch. I wonder what stories he can tell us? We’ll also visit Devil’s Pool and return via everyone’s favorite footbridge, the “Fingerspan”. Rugged terrain, sturdy shoes required. Bring lunch, beverage, LP at all times. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at big flagpole, Cherry Hill Mall, for carpooling or by 10:00 a.m. at Manyunk diner (located at the intersection of Main St. and Ridge Ave.). Please park out by Main St, not near diner! Contact Leader: Rich Kranz at 856-234-9474.
• 9:30 a.m. OSWEGO RIVER PADDLE: We meet at Oswego Lake Put-In. Volunteer shuttle. Paddle to Harrisonville Lake. Pack Lunch. Contact Leader: Vicki S. at 856-256-9568.
• 9:45 a.m. WESTTOWN AND BEYOND BIKE RIDE: 62-miles, Class B. Westtown & Beyond Meet at Moylan Rose Valley train station, Manchester & Woodward Roads for a ride over the classic routes of the DVBC. Go thru western Delaware County, Chester County & maybe Delaware. Plenty of hills, farms & creeks to enjoy. Food stop at mid point. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.
• 10:00 a.m. DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE 5K TURKEY TROT: Campus of Delaware Valley College, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA. Call 215-489-4982.
• 10:00 a.m. GREYHOUND FREEDOM 5K RUN: Out-and-back course on bike path in Tyler State Park, Route 332, Newtown, PA. Water on course with splits at one mile & one mile to go. Call 215-343-7908.
• 10:00 a.m. TRI-COUNTY LOOP: Leave Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School parking lot (after the morning chill has left) for a 58-mile scenic loop at 15-17 mph. If it is warm we can do a longer route. Contact Ride Leader: Glenn Lyons at 610-399-0624.
• 10:00 a.m. DAY HIKE: Round Trip Road Miles: 30. Old President, New Hike. In keeping with the tradition of past presidents leading a hike for the Club's 75th Anniversary year, we'll attempt to find and explore one of two upcoming new side trails branching off from the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Depending on how much information I can get, we will hike parts of either the Slate Heritage Trail or the Hazleton Rail-Trail. Bring lunch and liquids and dress for the weather. NO PETS! Heavy rain cancels. Contact Gene Scharle at 610-432-5652.
• 10:00 a.m. GOSHEN POND HIKE: 9-10 miles, moderate pace. Hike a loop around Goshen Pond. See how well the re-cycled bridge is keeping up with time. Bring lunch. Meet at Jackson Road. Contact Leaders: Dave and Julie Hegelein at 825-235-8792.
• 10:00 a.m. ORIENTEERING WITH DELAWARE VALLEY ORIENTEERING CLUB AT FOUR MILE CIRCLE: Arrive anytime from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Courses available for Beginner (W-white, Y-yellow), Intermediate (O-orange) and Advanced (Red, Green, Blue). Call Pat Burton for more details at 856-767-8064.
• 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. SAILING: Frostbite Series, Cooper River Yacht Club, Collingswood, NJ. Call 856-869-9145.
• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Delaware plays Villanova at Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Drexel plays Loyola, Maryland at Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.
• 2:00 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Saint Joseph’s plays Bucknell at the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1712.
• 2:00 p.m. COMMUNITY DANCE FOR ALL AGES: Merion Friends Meeting, 615 Montgomery Ave, Lower Merion, PA. Call 610-399-3706.
• 6:00 p.m. SQUARE & LINE DANCE: Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA. Call 215-887-8700.
• FERONIA FROLIC 24K TRAIL RUN: Newark, DE. Call 410-920-1941.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: 12th Annual Cheer Invitational G.T.G.A.A. Wildcats, Highland High School, Blackwood, NJ. Contact Chuck Palumbo at 856-227-3083.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: Atco Lions Annual Cheerleading Competition, Winslow Township High School, Winslow, NJ. Contact Johnna Paradiso at 856-753-9368.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS: Northeast United Cheer Spectacular, Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, PA. Contact Valerie Jones at 610-759-5577.
• 33rd ANNUAL BILL BRAXTON MEMORIAL REGATTA: Philadelphia, PA. Master - Open - Collegiate Men - Collegiate Women - Collegiate Men & Women - HS - Junior. Contact Judith Repp at 610- 520-7144

MONDAY, NOV. 13, 2006

• 9:30 a.m. COMPLETE BATONA TRAIL HIKE (#1) - ONG’S HAT TO RT. 72. 9.4 miles, moderate pace. The Batona Trail (BAck TO NAture) is the premier hiking trail in South Jersey. It passes through typically forested Pine Barrens lands. It provides a sampling of the landscape of the region: slow moving clear, tea colored, meandering streams supporting cedar swamps and bogs; sandy high grounds anchoring tall pitch pines; deserted sand roads to once thriving towns & industries; oak-pine forests, cranberry reservoirs and blueberry farms. All are prominent features encountered along The Batona Trail. This is the first in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire trail (see 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11 for the others). Please be on time for shuttles.....Meet on Rt. 72 between mileposts 4 & 5, on the south side where the trail crosses Rt. 72, for shuttle. Scenic highlights: Bisphams Mill Creek, Deep Hollow Pond, Pakim Pond. Contact Leaders: Jerry Goldstein at 609-859-8133 and Joe Hummel at 856-235-8817.
• Noon LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER PROGRAM: Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia. Contact Ellen Herrmann at 215-728-3628.
• 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.

TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 2006

• 3:00 p.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 Road 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.
• 6:00 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. FLY BY NIGHT IN NORTH WILMINGTON: We will start a weekly Fly By Night ride in North Wilmington, similar to the ride that Mario has been leading in Newark. We will leave Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Rd) at the tennis courts for a 20 mile ride through North Wilmington on neighborhood roads, returning at approximately 8:00 p.m. 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.
• 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.
• 7:30 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Villanova plays La Salle at the Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, Villanova. Call 610-519-6591.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2006

• 10:00 a.m. SNOW GOOSE HIKE: 8-9 miles, moderate pace. A nice hike around the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. There should be thousands of waterfowl in the impoundments at this time of year. We will stop to view the wildlife. Bring lunch and beverage. NO DOGS PLEASE. ENTRANCE FEE OF $4.00. FROM THE NORTH take Garden State Parkway South to exit 48, which will lead you to Rt. 9 South. Continue South past Smithville. At the traffic light in Oceanville (Great Creek Rd.) turn LEFT and continue to the end. (Alternate) Hike Directions: Take Route 30 South, past route 206 . Go Left at the Light for 561 (Moss Mill) towards Smithville Follow 561 Alternate at the fork. Stay on 561 all the way into Smithville. In the development at Smithville, 561 goes left, but you can stay straight and in about 2 blocks you will be on route 9. At route 9, go Right towards Oceanville. Make a Left onto Great Creek Rd and go to the end. Look for parking lot for Edwin Forsythe Wildlife Refuge. Contact Leaders: Pat Burton at 856-767-8064 and Chris Denneler at 856-461-5379.
• 10:00 a.m. APPLE PIE HILL HIKE: 5 miles, easy/moderate pace. Meet on Rt. 532, 4 miles East of Tabernacle next to Bordentown Gun Club. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Bill Schmitt at 856-767-1838 and Norm Lucas at 609-654-5893.
• 6:00 p.m. CONSHOHOCKEN TO ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 25 miles. Meet at the SEPTA train lot which is under the Conshohocken Bridge next to the "Outbound Station" candy store (E. Elm St. and Harry St in Conshohocken). We'll ride the back roads to Manyunk then pick up the West River Drive en route to the Philly Art Museum. Return to Conshohocken by 8:30-9:00 pm via the East River drive, Manyunk and River Rd. Short 5 min. bathroom stop at mile 13 at Lloyd Hall. There will be a second group starting at 6:30pm from the same location. Contact Dee Anne Kotzur at 610-659-7562 or Thomas G. Madle Sr. at 215-233-2578.