THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB 15-17, 2007

• 9:00 p.m. ST. VALENTINES SWEETHEART DANCES: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge, 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. You have three chances to do the romantic right thing at Pottstown's Ballroom on High: after dinner, come out for some smoke-free dancing fun! The open dance on February 14 and 17 includes motown, rock, swing, etc... Experience is not necessary. A complimentary beginner swing lesson is offered at 8 pm for all of SwingKat's events. Call 610-348-6727.

THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, FEB.15-28, 2007

• BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK AT PENN’S LANDING: 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.
• 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.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15-31, 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, FEB. 15-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, FEB. 15-JUNE 30, 2007

• DANCE CLASSES: Tapography Dance Studio, 2111 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-694-7109.
• 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.

FRIDAY, FEB. 16, 2007

• 8:00 a.m. NATIONAL WOMAN’S HEART DAY HEALTH FAIR: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia. Join the women of the Philadelphia Community to help make a heart healthy community. The Health Fair will bring free heart disease screenings and heart healthy prevention information and support to the women in the community. Call Kerri Kennedy at 610-540-0184 x14.
• 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. See January 5 listing for full hike description. Meet at Brendan Byrne S.F. Campground. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004.
• 7:30 p.m. CAROUSEL BALLROOM DANCE PARTY AND CHA-CHA LESSON: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Call 610-667-4524.
• 8:00 p.m. “STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE” DINNER/DANCE: Columbus Manor (Masso's), 1351 N Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ. Call 856-237-3457.

SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 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.
• 9:00 a.m. 4th ANNUAL PANTHER PROWL 5K ROAD RUN: Laurel Run Park, Reading, PA. Contact Terry Koch at 610-371-4501.
• 9:00 a.m. CHOLESTEROL BIKE RIDE: 51-miles, Class B-. Meet at Kingsway HS, Rtes. 551 & 322 near Swedesboro for a 17-mile ride to Kountry Kitchen, then 34 more after charging our batteries. 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: Leave from Handloff 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 REQUIRED!! NO EARPLUGS - LEAVE YOUR MUSIC AT HOME!! Please bring signed waiver with you (see www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org under Ride Leader Information). NOTE: As long as the roads are clear, we will ride even in very cold temps. However, the distance may be shortened a few miles. Questions - contact Ride Leaders: Lorie Struzik at 302-354-3811 before 8:30 am or Nancy Waddell at 302-545-4146 before 7:30 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m. TOM’S BIKE RIDE: Class C+. 40-miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. Forecast unusually warm day, high 60s!! Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Tom S. at 609-859-9116.
• 9:00 a.m. WHITESBOG, NJ HIKE: Depart from Olga's Diner at the Marlton Circle - intersection of NJ routes 70 & 73. (Note that NJ Transit bus route 406 leaves from center city Philadelphia and stops at the Marlton Circle. Schedule can be gotten off the NJ Transit Internet site ­ www.njtransit.com) or at Whitesbog Village at 10:00 a.m. Hike around this old village and adjacent cranberry bogs in search of the Tundra Swans. Possible wet areas, water crossings and bushwhacking. Bring binoculars and/or camera with telephoto lens if so inclined. Maps: Browns Mills, NJ and Whiting, NJ Topos. 8 to 10 miles. Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 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.
• 10:00 a.m. VALENTINES CUPIDS CHASE 5K RUN: Dover’s Silver Lake Park, enter from State Street fro beach side parking, Dover, DE. Contact Ray or Roxann at 302-674-3213.
• 10:00 a.m. MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: Class XC+. Marsh Creek State Park – we will ride approximately 1-½ hours and explore new territory. Front suspension and knobby tires are necessary! Bring snacks and water. Meet at the Lyndell Road boat dock. If it snows (ha!) we will do some x-c skiing instead. Rain cancels. Call Amy Bruckner at 610-585-5641.
• 10:00 a.m. WINTER WARN UP BIKE RIDE: A Fit & Fun ride. This figure-eight, 11-13 mph ride begins behind the Chadds Ford Wawa. Distance for this 24-28 mile hilly out and flat return ride will depend on the weather. Contact Ride Leaders: Bob Wheeler at 302-239-6620 and Barrie Jane Kintner at 610-361-0442.
• 10:00 a.m. MILLION ACRES 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. MT. MISERY HIKE: 9-10 miles, moderate/brisk pace. Hike from Pakim Pond to Mt. Misery on the White Trail through the woods; return through the bogs. Lunch on the trail. Meet at Pakim Pond parking lot. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leader: Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 3:30 p.m. FILA, THE LOVE COUPLES 5K RUN: The two people making up the couple must run the course in opposite directions making this a MOTIVATIONAL and UNIQUE race! The course is set up as a one and a half mile loop with slight uphills and downhills. This means you will pass your partner several times during the race!!! Safe in the suburbs of Bryn Mawr by Coopertown Elementary School, Bryn Mawr, PA. Contact Michael Rothermel at 610-527-5510.
• 7:30 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Villanova plays Rutgers at Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, Villanova, PA. Call 610-519-6591.
• OPTIMIST BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Co-ed winter basketball league on Saturday mornings for 6th-8th graders at North Wildwood Recreation Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ. Call 609-522-2955.

SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 2007

• 8:30 a.m. TONY’S MOVE UP BIKE RIDE: Class B+/A, 50-55 miles. 18-20 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. 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 Rd., Drexel Hill. 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. NOODLES FOR LUNCH BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 45. Start at Northampton Township Park, located at the corner of Bristol and Hatboro Roads, Warminster, PA. Plan to head down to the river and up to Sergeantsville to join Roy and his crew for food. Noodles anyone? Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 9:00 a.m. BAGEL BIKE RIDE: 30 miles. 12-14 mph cruising pace. Fran’s famous ride – bagels anyone? Fran keeps the warm front in town for one more day! Meet at Moorestown High School, Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ. Contact Leader: Fran H. at 856-786-0048.
• 9:00 a.m. DAY HIKE: Meander the roads and trails of the Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area. There are many ways to wander through here, but the trail intersections are well marked and a good map will see us through. Hike length and duration will depend on the whims of the group. Meet at the Best Western (the old Holiday Inn East) parking lot at Routes 22 and 512. NO PETS! Rain or snow cancels. Contact Leader: Gene Scharle at 610-432-5652.
• 9:00 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK THE GREAT EGG HARBOR RIVER: We’ll celebrate Mardi Gras with our own “river parade” from Penny Pot to Weymouth Furnace. Mardi Gras beads and masks are optional!! Meet at the Harley Dawn Diner, RT. 322; arrive early for breakfast. Please contact leaders to confirm trip. Contact Co-Leaders: Leona F. at 609-259-3734 and Patti L. at 609-748-8219.
• 9:30 a.m. EAST BIKE RIDER: 11-12 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at Bull’s Island, Route 29, between Stockton and Frenchtown, NJ. A trip to Sergeantsville to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Mileage and details to be determined by weather conditions, but nothing too severe. Ride canceled if the weather is poor, road conditions risky, or temperature below 15 degrees at 8:30. No confirmation necessary. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 9:30 a.m. SOCIAL ORANGINA HIKE: 7 miles, moderate pace. Annual classic hike to old clay pits used to make pottery. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Meet at mile marker #12 on Rt 72 E, on dirt road opposite Auto Wreakers. Allow for extra driving time. Inclement weather cancels. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593 eve.
• 10:00 a.m. ROUND OF HILLS BIKE RIDE: 62 miles, Class B/A. Round of Hills Eighteen hills is par for this ride, yielding 7,500 foot of climb. Less than ten people have completed this ride. Start at the R5 Wayne Train Station and ride to Manyunk. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 10:00 a.m. LANCASTER BIKE RIDE: Miles: 40ish, Class C+. A stroll through Lancaster. Starting from March Creek boat dock at the end of Lyndell road we will head out to Hibernia and then north over to Mount Welsh. The return trip includes climb up Shirktown Road and some back roads toward Creek Road. Ride cancelled if 50% chance of rain or temperature below 40 degrees. Contact Gary Bianchini at 610-918-4714.
• 10:00 a.m. WINTER WESTTOWN BIKE RIDE: 40-60 miles, Class B/B-. Start at the Moylan-Rose Valley Train Station at Manchester and Woodward Rds. in Moylan. Ride through the beautiful wooded hills and valleys of western Delaware County, Chester County, and possibly Delaware. Food and rest stop at midpoint. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.
• 10:00 a.m. A ROUND OF HILLS BIKE RIDE: 62-miles, Class B-. Eighteen hills is par for this ride, yielding 7,500 foot of climb. Less than ten people have completed this ride. Start at the R5 Wayne Train Station and ride to Manyunk. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 10:00 a.m. WHITESBOG HIKE: 8-10 miles, easy/moderate pace. Hike around this old village, woods and adjacent cranberry bogs. We’ll explore some areas not often visited by OCSJ. Maybe we’ll catch a glimpse of the Tundra Swans. Possible wet areas, water crossings and light bushwhacking. Bring binoculars and/or camera with telephoto lens if so inclined. Meet at Whitesbog Village. Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 10:00 a.m. PENNYPACK AND LORIMER PARKS HIKE: 5 or 10 miles, brisk pace. A figure eight hike through the parks. Bring lunch; we will eat at the half way point. Meet at the Pennypack Park parking lot off Pine Road. This meeting place is about 20 minutes from the Tacony/Palmyra bridge. Come over the bridge and take the second right at the base onto State Rd (Rt 73). (From there it is 1.7 miles to Rhawn St). Stay to the left when you come to the fork in the road. Turn left onto Rhawn St. and drive approx 4 miles to where the street dead ends into Huntington Pike. Pine Rd is the first street on the right. There is a Dunkin Doughnuts on the corner. Turn right onto Pine Rd and go slightly over 1 mile to the entrance of the parking lot on the right, just before you cross Pennypack Creek. Contact Leaders: Barb & Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012.
• 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. SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDE FROM NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL: 14-16 mph, 35 - 50+ miles. Start at 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.
• 2:00 p.m. ALL-STAR GAME: DVCHC WOMEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY: Wachovia Spectrum, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Phantoms, the day will feature events for fans and families, two hockey games, free food and more! Come see 30 of the region's best female athletes compete. Includes players from Villanova, UVA, UPENN and more! 3:30pm-social and silent auction. Free food, good music. Kids, try on the pads and fill up your autograph page; 5:00pm-Phantoms game. All fans get a free poster and can see Flyers Head Coach John Stevens get his number raised to the rafters. Support wonmen's hockey! We'll see you there! Call 215-389-9543.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Eastern Atlantic President’s Classic, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ. Contact Marianna Smarrito at 877-98-CHEER.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Red White and Blue Classic, Interboro High School, Prospect Park, PA. Contact Jim Kennedy ay 610-237-6420.

MONDAY, FEB. 19, 2007

• 8:00 a.m. U19 NATIONAL INDOOR COLLEGE SHOWCASE: The SportsPlex, 1331 O’Reilly Drive, Feasterville, PA. High School Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores. The First Annual Indoor College Showcase highlighting indoor field hockey and providing a recruiting preview for the NIT. Indoor play is fast, continuous, challenging - guaranteeing both quality and high frequency of touches for players and evaluators. Each playing session (2 morning sessions, 2 afternoon sessions) is structured as a 5 hour round robin. 6 teams will play in each round robin. The showcase is limited to a maximum of 24 teams playing in 4 separate round robins. Call 267-467-4392.
• 10:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE WITH THE PRESIDENTS: 35+ miles, Class C+/B-. Okay, unlike George Washington, I lied. Although the Presidents aren't going to be on the ride, unless Dom or Brian Wade come along, we'll still have lots of fun. It's another federal holiday so I'm going to ride my bike. Meet at the old Acme parking lot in Aston at Pennell Rd (RT 452) & Weir/Marianville Rds. Rain, snow, ice, or fallen cherry trees cancels the ride. Contact Debbie Chaga at 610-494-3033.
• 10:00 a.m. WASHINGTON TO WASHINGTON CROSSING BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 35-40 miles. Start at Northampton Township Park, located atr the corner of Bristol and Hatboro Roads, Warminster, PA. TOPS RIDE--Tandems/Recumbents/and all regular bikes. Washington's Birthday & Presidents' Day observed by going to Washington's Crossing. We'll cross the Delaware on bicycles (no boats) Stop for a bite. Bring money. No riders dropped. Will wait @ appropriate intersections. Contact Pat & Bill Rock at 215-659-5148.
• 10:00 a.m. BEAR SWAMP HILL HIKE: 5 miles, easy/moderate pace. Meet at Lake Oswego. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Bill Schmitt at 856-767-1838 and Norm Lucas at 609-654-5893.

TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2007

• 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.
• 6:00 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. 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). Doors open at 6 pm. 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? Rent a trainer for $5/night from Bikeworks! BYOB (bring your own babysitter). Videos and toys provided; kids must stay in the nursery. Contact Terry Capaldi at 215-368-7981.
• 9:00 p.m. TUESDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. Everyone is welcome to a practice dance night every Tuesday from 9-11 pm for getting your ''swing'' in step. Smoke-free historic 4000 square-foot ballroom; no experience necessary. Dance classes held prior to dance (please call or visit the official website for information on lessons). See you on the floor! Call 610-348-6727.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. THREE PARK HIKE: 7-miles, brisk pace. A Pennsauken, NJ loop hike that includes Cooper River Park, Neuton Lake Park, and Knight’s Park. There is an option to join us for lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike. Meet in the parking lot of the Lobster Trap restaurant on North Park Drive in Pennsauken. Take Rt 130 to Cuthbert Blvd. Go south on Cuthbert to the first light, which is North Park Drive. Turn right and go to the restaurant parking lot, about half a mile on the left. Contact Leaders: Barb & Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012.
• 10:000 a.m. LANDS END HIKE: 8-miles, moderate pace. We’ll be looking for a short cut to Lands End, as we walk out that sometimes puddly road to our lunch stop, a pleasant place on the Mullica river. From Atsion, go South on Rt 206 for two miles. Turn left onto wide dirt road at break in steel guard rail. Then go 2 miles on dirt road to (Boot Hill) white deer club trailer for parking. Contact Leaders: Dave & Julie Hegelein at 856-235-8792.