THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 28, 2007

• SWIMMING: The purpose of the Wissahickon Community Aquatic Club (WCAC) program is to develop good swimming skills, teach good sportsmanship, and provide a healthy means of self-expression for those participating. Call 215-646-0126.


• BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK ICE SKATING: Columbus Blvd at Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. Ten years of wintry fun on the Penn's Landing waterfront, outdoor ice skating in the center of the city. all season long there will be 10th Anniversary festivities with special events and special guest. Call 215-922-2FUN.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 31, 2007

• WORLD ATHLETE INDOOR YOUTH TRACK MEETS: Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ. Since 2003, World Athlete has been providing healthy track and field recreation and competition programs. This year, World Athlete offers its first Indoor Youth Track Meets at the new Moorestown Athletic Center behind Moorestown HS. Children from kindergarten to 8th grade can participate. All experience levels welcome! Awards given to all athletes. Events include sprints, standing long jump, modified shot put, modified javelin and relays. Call 609-304-2902.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, JANUARY 18-MARCH 2, 2007

• SKIING: Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center, Route 447 North, P.O. Box 309, Analomink, PA. Call 570-595-2150.


• SKIING: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, PA. Call 610-682-7100; Toll Free: 1-866-SKI-AT-BC.
  
  
  
  SKIING: Blue Mountain, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr. Palmerton, PA. Call 610-826-7700.


• SKIING: Camelback Ski Area, Exit 299 I-80, P.O. Box 168, Tannersville, PA. Call 570-629-1661.


• SKIING: Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Inc., RR2, Box 3328, Union Dale, PA. Call 570-679-4400.


• SKIING: Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas, PO Box 1539 • Blakeslee, PA. Call 570-443-8425.


• SKIING: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, P.O. Box 339, Hollow Road, Shawnee On Delaware, PA Call 570-421-7231.


• SKIING: Spring Mountain, 757 Spring Mount Road, Spring Mount, PA. Call 610-287-7900; Toll Free 1-888-305-5044.


• SKIING: Tanglwood Ski Area, P.O. Box 165, Tafton, PA. Call 570-226-SNOW; Toll Free 1-888-226-SNOW.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, JANUARY 18-MARCH 10, 2007

• RTSC 2007 WINTER INDOOR PROGRAM: The Rose Tree Soccer Club Intramural Program offers an opportunity for boys and girls to play soccer at a competitive level in the Media area each Weekend in the Winter at the Elwyn Zeir Center, 111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA. Call 610-565-4078.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, JANUARY 18-MARCH 15, 2007

• GIRL’S LACROSSE REGISTRATION: 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA. Call 215-340-0634.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, JANUARY 18-MARCH 31, 2007

• MNSA 2007 INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE: Indoor soccer competition for boys and girls ages 5 through 15. The game is played on a hard surfaced rink for a fast paced game at the Marple Sports Arena, 611 South Park Way, Broomall, PA. Call 610-355-0666.


• 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.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 18-APR. 1, 2007

• TOWNSEND WINTER RUN SERIES: Corner of Main Street and Brook Ramble Road near Townsend Fire Station, 107 Main Street and Brook Ramble Road, Townsend, DE. The 2nd annual run series is designed to motivate and inspire all community members to stay fit during the winter months while becoming better aquainted with neighbors and their community. After each run there is a potluck social, each registrant is asked to bring a healthy dish or food item. Call 302-353-9873.


• BOWLING: Strikes Bowling Lounge, 4040 Locust Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-387-BOWL.

FRIDAY, JAN. 19, 2007

• 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.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 2007

• 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. PARKIOMEN TRAIL BIKE RIDE IN WINTER: 45-50 miles leaving from the Visitor's Center at Valley Forge National Park. Lunch in Green Lane. Mostly flat ride but dirt and graveled so bring ATB type bike. Ride may be changed to a road ride if trail conditions are bad. Contact Ride Leaders: Doug Kennedy at 610-543-4664 and Debbie Wilson at 302 798-1243.


• 9:00 a.m. TOM’S BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40-miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Pace held, social ride. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Tom S. at 609-859-9116.


• 9:00 a.m. AMISH BIKE TOUR: 51-miles, Class: B-. Meet at Bob's house near Coatesville and ride some new roads to Intercourse for lunch, then snack afterwards at Bob's. Phone for directions. 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. 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). Questions -- 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. BUCKETS BY THE BEACH BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC: Beginner basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades K-3 at the North Wildwood Rec., 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ. Call 609-522-2955.


• 9:30 a.m. JANUARY’S “SOMEWHERE ELSE” BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 30-40 Miles. Start at Central Bucks East High School, Anderson & Holicong Roads, Buckingham, PA. January's "somewhere else" ride; the usual winter rules; indoor stop; mileage determined by weather conditions. Cancelled for bad weather, unsafe road conditions or temperatures below 15 degrees at 8:30. Starts at CB East HS, Anderson and Holicong Roads, Buckingham. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.


• 10:00 a.m. HIDDEN POND TRAIL: 2-miles. Hidden Pond Trail, Brandywine Creek State Park A walk on the rolling, wooded slopes and floodplain of the Brandywine Valley. Meet at the nature center off of Adams Dam Road. Email for directions. Dogs are welcomed but must be kept on a leash. I'll provide an information packet of the trail and some hot soup afterwards. Contact Antonio Rocha at 484-802-8374.


• 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. BEAR SWAMP HILL HIKE: 10 miles, moderate pace. Hike to Bear Swamp Hill to find yet a third piece of the downed F-105 Thunderchief super sonic jet that struck a fire tower in 1971.Meet at Oswego. Bring lunch. Contact Leaders: Dave & Julie Hegelein at 856-235-8792.


• 9:00 p.m. A ROCKABILLY SOCK HOP: At the Ballroom on High, 310 East High Street, Pottstown, PA. Call 610-348-6727.


• 4:30 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Temple plays Rhode Island at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-5040.


• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Wildcat Blue Devil Challenge, Villanova University, Villanova, PA. Contact Phil O’Neill at 610-338-0820.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JAN. 20 & 20, 2007

• BOWLING: Three Game Qualifier, Baker Lanes, Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ. Call 856-665-1025.

SUNDAY, JAN. 21, 2007

• 8:30 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. ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 35+ miles, Class: C+. Art Museum C+ paced ride from Drexel Hill Cyclery, Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, PA. We'll travel to the museum not for culture, but to cruise the museum loop. Bring $ for snack. Contact Bob Martin at 610-352-2114.


• 9:00 a.m. BAGEL BIKE RIDE: Class C, 30-miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Fran’s famous ride – bagels anyone? Meet at Moorestown High School, Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown, NJ. Contact Leader: Fran H. at 856-786-0048.


• 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!! 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.


• 9:30 a.m. VALLEY FORGE HIKE: Depart from George Washington's Headquarters in Valley Forge National Park. For those using public transportation please call the leader in advance for arrangements. Come join us on a jaunt through an historical area. Hike on a variety of trails, deep woods, open meadows and sweeping vistas. 14 miles. Contact Leader: Paul Piechoski at 215-844-6190.


• 9:30 a.m. MIDDLETOWN TRAILS: Depart from 69th Street or in the parking lot on Valley Rd at 10:15 a.m. The parking lot is approximately 200 - 300 yards from the intersection of US 1 and Valley Rd, (across the street from the Franklin Mint). Middletown Trails consists of a network of trails in Middletown Township, Delaware
  County. The trail follows a creek bed and winds through fields and woodlands. 6 miles. Heavy snow or ice cancels. Contact Leader: Ed Schellhase at 610-356-5927.


• 10:00 a.m. CHILLY CHEEKS 7-MILE TRAIL RUN: Reading Liederkrantz German Singing & Sports Club, Spook Lane & Hill Road, Reading, PA. Call 610-779-2668.


• 10:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE THE RIDGE: 40-miles. Class: B-. Weather permitting. 5,000 ft of climb in 40 miles. Starts and ends at the R5 Wayne Train Station. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.


• 10:00 a.m. WESTTOWN-HOCKESSIN BIKE RIDE: 40-miles, Class: B+. Meet at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School on Westbourne Rd. Brief stop if needed. Contact Glenn Lyons at 610-399-0624.


• 10: 00 a.m. “NO REST BIKE RIDE”: 14-15 mph, 40 miles. Leave from my house, 2495 Pleasant Hill Rd, Hatboro - Chasing the Eagle - 14-15 hilly miles - approx 40 miles, no rest - hot chocolate and cookies at my house. Rain, snow, ice or winds over 30mph cancels! Contact Jody L. Twer at 215-443-0174.


• 10:00 a.m. BATONA TRAIL HIKE: 8-9 miles, moderate pace. Ong to Four Mile. Down the trail to forest hq. Return via sand roads. Join us for breakfast before the hike at the restaurant opposite the trail head. Bring lunch, beverage. Meet at Batona Trail trailhead, Pemberton-Magnolia Road (CR644), 1 ½ miles N of jct. Routes 70/72. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leader: Joseph Trujillo at 856-468-4849.


• 10:00 a.m. PENNYPACK PARK HIKE: 7-8 miles, brisk pace. A N.E. Phila loop hike. Bring lunch to eat on the trail or when we finish, depending on the weather. Meet at the small stone building at the entrance to the parking lot off Rhawn Street. This meeting place is only about 5 minutes from the Tacony Palmyra bridge. Cross bridge and take the second right at the base, which is State Road (Route 73). From this point it is 1.7 miles to Rhawn Street. Stay to the left (New State Road) when you come to fork in the road. Continue on New State Rd until you see Rhawn St on your left. Turn onto Rhawn and go about 1.6 miles to entrance of park on your left. Contact Leaders: Barb&Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012 and Paul Foged at 732-988-5273.


• 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. BANK SHOTS ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL 5K RUN: Bank Shots, 1010 Union Street, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-6400.


• 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDE FROM NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL: 14-16 mph, 35 - 50+ miles. Start at the North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. Ride Sunday afternoon when the sun is higher and the temperatures are warmer. This ride will go to various locations in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Average speed can be lower if hilly. Distance depends upon mood of group. Rain, snow, heavy winds or temps below 20 degrees cancels. If unsure, call the morning of or after 9:00 a.m. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.


• 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. DAY HIKE: Hike through the network of trails at the Pool Wildlife Santuary in Emmaus. This 72-acre tract is home to the offices of the Wildlands Conservancy. We'll try to cover a portion of every trail, including the new Urban Forest Trail. Bring a snack and maybe a warm drink, as there will be several places to stop. Meet at the auto store in South Mall along Lehigh Street just south of Allentown. NO PETS! Contact Leader: Gene Scharle at 610-432-5652.


• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Drexel plays Old Dominion at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.


• 2:00 p.m. PHILAVENTURES WISSAHICKON HIKE: PhilaVentures is an outdoor club of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community (LGBT) in the Philadelphia area. Come out and join on an adventurous hike along the Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon Valley Park. Participants meet at the Borders located at 8701 Germantown Avenue at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike, either outside the front door or in the second floor coffee shop. Call 856-767-8938.


• 6:00 p.m. GAY BOWLING: Phoenix Lanes, 1055 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA. Call 610-935-7272.


• CHEER TECH COMPETITIONS-WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 06’-07’: This competition has Recreation, School, College, Open, and All-Star Divisions. All teams will compete on a 54' by 42' spring floor, Ritacco Center, Toms River, NJ. Call 866-52-CHEER.


• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: New Year’s Cheer Challenge, Highland High School, Blackwood, NJ. Contact Chuck Palumbo at 856-227-3083.


• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: KCA Winter Cheer & Dance Championship, Upper Darby High School, Drexel Hill, PA. Contact Peggy Jo Gilligan at 610-622-4792.

MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. ATSION VILLAGE HIKE: 5 miles, easy/moderate pace. Meet at Atsion Ranger station. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: 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. For additional info, contact Susan Hurrey at 215-483-1967.

TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. TUESDAY AM BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 15-25 miles. Meets at Whites Road Park in Lansdale,19446 (Whites Road is between Valley Forge Road and Broad St). It's baaaccck. How about a brisk ride in January during the week? Fair-weather riding only. No rest stops, just riding. MUST CALL OR EMAIL TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE! No calls/emails, no ride. Check e-list for any updates/news if weather is questionable. Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.


• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE 2007: 13-14 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. We'll start up the rides again for 2007. Will wait for slowest rider, even if it's me. No ride in rain or snow. Call to confirm in case of temps below 25 F. 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. SPINNING RETURNS TO CORNERSTONE: Spinning on the Big Screen returns! Meet at Cornerstone Church of Skippack, Rt. 73, Skippack (1 mile east of the Village). We'll rotate spinning tapes ranging from 45 to 90 minutes; feel free to share your video. Bring your own bike and trainer. Requesting $1 donation each night from each spinner. New to indoor? BYOB (bring your own babysitter). Videos and toys provided; kids must stay in the nursery. Conatct Terry Capaldi at 215-368-7981.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24, 2007

• 8:45 a.m. NUTRITION INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING-CAMDEN 2007: Virtua Health Camden, 1000 Atlantic Avenue, Camden, NJ. Call 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).


• 10:00 a.m. COOPER RIVER AND ADJOINING PARKS HIKE: 5 or 10 miles, brisk pace. A Cherry Hill, NJ figure eight hike. Bring lunch to eat on the trail. Meet at the National Guard Armory parking lot at Park Ave. and Grove St. in Cherry Hill. This meeting place is one block from the intersection of Rt. 70 and Haddonfield Road/Grove St. This intersection is at the corner of the old Garden State race track and has a Chili’s Bar and Grill. Contact Leaders: Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012 and Joe Hummel at 856-235-8817.


• 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 Roads) 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, DE.


• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Saint Joseph’s plays Penn at the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1712.


• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Temple plays Rutgers at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-5040.


• 7:30 p.m. BULGARIAN SINGING & DANCE WORKSHOP: With Iliana Bozhanova, Beaver Folk Dancing at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington, PA. Call 610-688-3284.


• FREE INFORMATION SESSION ON WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: Offered at Einstein at Elkins Park, 60 East Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA. Learn more about weight loss surgery to see if it’s right for you at a free weight loss surgery information session led by Ramsey Dallal, MD, director, Einstein Bariatrics. Call 1-800-EINSTEIN.