THURSDAY-TUESDAY, FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 8-MAY 29, 2007, 2007

• 8:00 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). Call 610-348-6727.

THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8-MAY 30, 2007

• SMM GIRLS TRACK, GIRLS LACROSSE, SOFTBALL, GOLF: Media, PA. Call 610-565-2573.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 8-JUNE 1, 2007

• CINNAMINSON SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION: Our goal is to provide each player the opportunity to develop a solid foundation of soccer skills while playing in a fun environment for boys and girls, starting at age 4. They will enjoy playing the sport of soccer at both competitive (travel) and recreational (in-town) levels. Call 877-228-4881.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 8-JUNE 15, 2007

• CLEARVIEW LACROSSE CLUB-SPRING REGISTRATION: Clearview Regional High School Mullica Hill, NJ. The program had more than 120 players in our 3-4th grade, 5-6th grade and 7-8th grade Teams. In 2006, we will expand our program to offer youth girls grades 5-8th grade to learn and play the game of lacrosse. Call 856-207-9018.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 8-JUNE 16, 2007

• MILLVILLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION SPRING 2007 SEASON: U-9, U-10, U-12, U-13, U-14 at the Millville Soccer Complex, 2 North Sharp Street, Millville, NJ. Call 856-293-0377.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 8-JUNE 30, 2007

• 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT CONTRA DANCE: Glenside Memorial Hall, Waverly Rd. and Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA. Contra dancing is traditional New England social dancing with musicians playing jigs and reels. The dancing is energetic and involves mixing with the other dancers as each couple performs a short routine with another couple before progressing onto the next couple and repeating the sequence. It shares some elements with square dancing such as ''swing your partner'' and ''do-si-do'', but the couples form long lines rather than squares. Contra dancing is easy, mostly involving a smooth walking step. A different routine is taught before each dance by a caller who has everyone ''walk through'' the dance while explaining it. Call 215-402-1033.
• 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, MARCH 16, 2007

• 11:30 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK ON THE CROSSWICKS CREEK/HAMILTON-TRENTON-BORDENTOWN MARSH: Paddle from Bordentown to Roebling Park. Meet at Bordentown Beach, end of Park St in Bordentown. This is a shuttle less trip. After the trip, option to join a 6:30 p.m. guided Beaver walk at Roebling Park with Friends for the Marsh. Please contact leaders to confirm trip, time and participation. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. 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 SALSA LESSON: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Call 610-667-4524.
• FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 16-18, 2007
• EXCLUSIVE SWING EVENT INCLUDING PRIVATE LESSONS & GROUP WORKSHOPS: The North Penn Elks, 2737 Trewigtown Road, Colmar, PA. Call 215-997-7688.

• 8:00 a.m. 4th ANNUAL FOLLOW THE CHILD 5K RUN: 1400 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-475-0555.
• 8:00 a.m. KESWICK CYCLES BIKE RIDE: Class A, 40 miles, 20-22 mph cruising pace. NOT AN OCSJ EVENT. Arrive by 7:45 AM for a prompt 8:00 departure. Return to shop no later than 10:30am. 18+mph Helmets are Mandatory! This is an unsupported ride. Please carry at least one tube and pump/CO2. Food and water are highly recommended. Please call 856-795-0079.
• 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. 6th ANNUAL IRISH MEMORIAL 5K RUN: Front and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. Call 215-343-7908.
• 8:30 a.m. ALL ABOARD FRO STRASBURG BIKE RIDE: Leave the Shoppes of Jenners Village (Old Baltimore Pike & Rt. 796, Jennersville, PA) for a 60-65 mile, hilly ride at 14 mph. Lunch stop in Strasburg, additional stops as needed. Contact Ride Leader: Mike Barker at 302-998-7684.
• 9:00 a.m. 5th ANNUAL FIGHTING IRISH 5K RUN: Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 West Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia. Call 215-872-3719.
• 9:00 a.m. ADRENALINE 5K RUN: Haddonfield High School, 401 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. Call 856-428-1666.
• 9:00 a.m. TRIMAX ST. PATTY’S SCRAMBLE 5K/10K: The event's Start and Finish will be located at the Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport, PA. The course will consist of a beach run, some rocky technical sections along with areas of smooth single track. Call 610-780-8034.
• 9:00 a.m. TOM’S LEAD BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. End of winter ride – thank God!! Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Tom S. at 609-859-9116.
• 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. NO RIDE ON MARCH 31st. Questions - contact Ride Leaders Lorie Struzik at 302-354-3811 before 8:30 a.m. or Nancy Waddell at 302-545-4146 before 7:30 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m. HADDONFIELD ADENALINE 5K RUN: Haddonfield High School, 401 Kingsway Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. Call 856-428-1666.
• 9:30 a.m. RUN 4 LUCK 4-MILER RUN: Start/finish line at F & M’s Baker’s Field, located off of Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, PA. Contact Kristen Jenkins at 717-606-5348.
• 10:00 a.m. ST. PAD SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 12K/5K RUN: Rehoboth Beach, DE. Call 302-644-8952.
• 10:00 a.m. TO NORTHBROOK FOR A HOT DRINK BIKE RIDE: Meet at Ashland Nature Center (Brackenville & Barley Mill Roads, Hockessin) for a 31 mile flattish ride, at a 13-17 mph pace, to Northbrook. The only climb is from Chadd's Ford up to Kennett Pike. Contact Ride Leaders: Barrie Jane Kintner at 610-361-0442 and Bob Wheeler at 302-239-6620.
• 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. A HOT DOG ST. PARTICK’S DAY HIKE: 7-8 miles. Wear green. We tramp a wee bit o’ emerald woods looking for the elusive shamrock and arbutus. We then celebrate the day by dining on hot dogs al fresco. Bring your beverage, chips, etc. We bring and grill the hot dogs and furnish the accompaniments. Share the cost with a small donation. Meet at Lake Absegami parking, Bass River S.F. Entrance is on Stage Road, 3.4 miles E of Rt. 679 (from the W & NW); or 6 miles W of Tuckerton (from the E & N); or 3 miles N of New Gretna (from the S). From all points, follow signs. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leader: Joseph Trujillo at 856-468-4849.
• Noon WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Penn plays Saint Joseph’s at Warren Filed, Philadelphia. Call 215-898-3442.
• MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU BIKE RIDE: 15 +/- miles, Class C-/D. “May the road rise to meet you … may the wind be always at your back…” an Irish prayer for cyclists, too! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an easy-paced ride. Meet at the Unionville ballfield on Rt 82 near intersection of Rt. 842. Weather conditions may cancel. Contact Fran DeMillion at 610-444-3644.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Council Rock Spring Fling, Council Rock North High School, Newtown, PA. Contact Marlon McPhatter at 215-460-8173.
• FREE INFORMATION SESSION ON WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: 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 at Einstein at Elkins Park, 60 East Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA. Call 1-800-EINSTEIN.
• SECOND IN SERIES OF TRAINING WALKS FOR THE 75 MILE CHALLENGE WALK: Contact Leader: Susan French at 610-847-5709.
• JESUIT INVITATIONAL REGATTA: Cooper River, NJ. Contact Gerry Quinlan at 610-660-1700.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 17 & 18, 2007

• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Motion Cheer Championship Spring Floor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ. Contact Tammy Lyden at 609-587-3773.
• BOWLING: La Martinique Lanes, 501 S. White Horse Pike (Rt. 30), Stratford, NJ. Call 856-783-0558.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2007

• 8:30 a.m. TONY’S BIRTHDAY MOVE UP BIKE RIDE: Class B+/A, 50-55 miles, 18-20 mph cruising pace. OK, so my birthday is the 17th, this is close enough!! 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. TANDEM EXPO 2007: 16 miles, Pittsgrove, NJ. Call 856-451-5104.
• 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. ICICLE WARM-UP IV BIKE RIDE: Leave from Handloff Park (formerly Barksdale Park) on the corner of Casho Mill and Barksdale Road in Newark for a 40-50 mile somewhat hilly ride to North East at 13-15 mph. Dave Vispi will lead a 30 mile ride. If an Icicle Warm-up ride needs to be canceled due to weather, it will be held the following week. Contact Ride Leaders: Mary Clare Matsumoto at 302-731-1430 and Dave Vespi at 302-995-2155.
• 9:00 a.m. BAGEL BIKE RIDE: Class C, 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 Rd., Moorestown, NJ. Contact Leader: Fran H. at 856-786-0048.
• 9:00 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK THE MULLICA RIVER: We’ll paddle from Atsion to Pleasant Mills. This is a long trip and for experienced paddlers. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• 9:30 a.m. RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK TRAILS: Depart from 69th Street, Philadelphia at or at the bottom of Chapel Hill Road at
• 10:00 a.m. We will hike on a mix of paved and dirt trails winding through out this lovely park. Some of the hike will follow the picturesque Ridley Creek bed before heading into the hilly woodlands. 9 miles. Contact Leader: Ed Schellhase at 610-356-5927.
• 10:00 a.m. CENTRAL BUCKS FAMILY YMCA 5K SERIES: CB Family YMCA, 2500 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA. Call 215-348-8131x39.
• 10:00 a.m. 62-MILES BIKE RIDE: Class B-. A Round of Hills Eighteen hills is par for this ride, yielding 7,500 foot of climb. Fewer than ten people have completed this ride. Start at the R5 Wayne Train Station and end when you can't climb no more. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 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 end when you can't climb no more. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 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. PRINCETON, NJ HIKE: 10 miles, brisk pace. A loop hike that includes Princeton Battlefield State Park, the Institute Woods, and the D&R Canal. Two drop out points for those that wish to do less miles. The park is located on Mercer Road (Princeton Pike) 3.8 miles north from exit 8B of Rt 95. Bring lunch to eat on the trail. Meet in the parking lot of the Battlefield. Contact Leader: Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012.
• 10:00 a.m. SOCIAL ESTELL MANOR HIKE: 6 miles, moderate pace. Hike old munitions plant of WW II. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Dress for weather. Pets permitted. Meet at Playground parking lot, Atlantic County Park, at Estell Manor, off Rt 50, 3 miles south of Mays Landing, Rts 40 & 50. Inclement weather cancels. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593 eve.
• 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. LOOP HIKE: Round Trip Road Miles: 20; Hike Distance: 5.5 miles. Tired of a dreary winter? Join me for a "hiking in the green" at Beltzville State Park on this day after St. Patrick's Day. Lots of hemlock, pines, some rhododendron, and a scenic little waterfall for our lunch break. Bring lunch and water; wear sturdy shoes. Heavy rain or heavy snow cancels - light rain or snow will not. Meet at Eckerd Drugs in Walnutport. Contact Leader Dave Povenski at 610-462-7704 for further information.
• 12:30 p.m. PENNYPACK AND LORIMER COUNTY PARKS HIKE: Depart from Oxford and Rhawn St. (by Dunkin Donuts), Philadelphia. Join us for a pleasant walk along the trails of both parks. 6 miles. Contact Leader: Ed Schwartz at 215-677-9340.
• 12:45 p.m. AARON’S TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Sunday training ride from 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 temps are below 30 degrees at the start. NO RIDE ON MARCH 25th. Contact Ride Leader: Aaron Chen at 302-731-1456 after work.
• 2:00 p.m. HIP HOP BREAK DANCE CLASSES: University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia. Break dance and street funk styles - This hot class will teach you the moves and elements of hip hop culture, b-boy/b-girl styles while you have fun free stylin. Come ready to ''work ya body!'' Class meets Sundays from 2–3 pm for seven weeks. No Class April 8. Ages 12-adult. Call 215-382-7811.
• 2:00 p.m. MIND BODY SPIRIT EVENT: See, Feel and Learn how the latest mind, body and spiritual practices and products can energize your life! - Vendors and exhibits will be open through out the event. - Healthy, tasty refreshments - Dynamic, Engaging Lectures at the Temple Har Zion, High & Ridgway Streets, Mt. Holly, NJ. Call 856-534-7912.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Eastern Atlantic Shamrock Classic, Deptford High School, Deptford, NJ. Contact Marianne Smarrito at 877-98-CHEER.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: March Madness, Central Bucks East High School, Doylestown, PA. Contact Debby Kramer at 215-340-0354.
• REAGATTA: Flick-Horvat Series #1, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. Call 614-360-2922.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. BYRNE STATE FOREST LOOP HIKE: 5 miles, easy/moderate pace. Meet at Byrne State Forest Office. 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, MARCH 20, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK THE N. BRANCH RANCOCAS AND CELEBRATE THE VERNAL EQUINOX: It’s the start of spring and we’ll paddle the 10-mile canoe trail from the trailhead behind Burlington County Community College to Smithville Park. Meet at the launch ramp - located toward the southeast corner of BCCC’s Pemberton campus on Rancocas Road. Please contact Leaders: Leona F. at 609-259-3734 and Trina P. at 856-224-1055.
• 10:00 a.m. TUESDAY AM LANSDALE BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at White Road Park, White Road, Lansdale, PA. Can't make the evening rides? Let's ride in the AM. We'll ride on gently rolling scenic roads, often heading towards Evansburg and Harleysville. Count on riding to Lake Galena once a month. Rain cancels ride. No one dropped. Starts at Whites Road Park on Whites Road, Lansdale, between Broad St. and Valley Forge Rd. Start location is about 2 miles from NPHS. Meet by the sign. Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.
• Noon MIND, BODY & SOUL 2007: Virtua Health Camden, 1000 Atlantic Avenue, Camden, NJ. Part of Virtua's VIP program for mature adults. Stimulate your mind & enrich your soul, all while enjoying a delicious meal. Features discussions on interesting health & lifestyle topics. Usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).
• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE 2007: 13-14 mph, 25-40 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. We will continue to ride in March from Kemper Park. Let's put on some miles before the spring. 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 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. BOOTHS CORNER BIKE RIDE: 15-25 miles, Class: C+/B-. Meet at Booths Corner, Route 491 (Naaman’s Creek Road). The first ride will be on March 20, and rides will continue through the rest of the cycling season. Mileage will increase/decrease dictated by amount of daylight. Terrain is flat to rolling and average speed 16-17mph. Contact Len at 610-558-6232.
• 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007

• 9:00 a.m. RAILS TO TRAILS HIKE: 8-9 miles, moderate pace. Meet at the River Line station on River Road just off Rt 73 in Pennsauken. There are large signs for both River Road and the train station on the right hand side of Rt 73 just past Roger Wilco. We will take the 9:21 train to the Cass St. stop in Trenton. You can also join us en route at any stop along the way. From Cass St we will hike to the Hamilton – Trenton Marsh/Watson Woods, an interesting and historic area that includes White City Lake, Roebling Park, the Watson house, and Abbott’s Bluff. Bring lunch to eat in the park. We will return on a later train. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS HIKE. Contact Leaders: Barb & Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012.
• 10:00 a.m. RED, WHITE, AND PINK HIKE: 11 miles, moderate/brisk pace. Hike in the Pine Barrens and out in the cranberry bogs. Meet at Byrne Office parking lot. Severe weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Heinz Knaupp at 609-801-1168 and Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 10:00 a.m. DOC’S BIKE RIDE: 35-50 miles, Class: B-. Doc's Ride 30-60 miles- various routes from Swarthmore Leaves from 320 Market parking lot. Possibly a lunch stop Ride does not start unless temperature is above 45 F. Foul weather cancels ride. Contact Larry Green at 610-544-5799.
• 7:00 p.m. HOW DO YOU ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF: Virtua Memorial Hospital 175 Madison Avenue/Conf Center, Mount Holly, NJ. It's easier than you think. Your well being depends on what your needs are, and advocating for yourself. Learn how to make decisions that are healthy for you by knowing the right questions to ask, understanding that you have the right to ask them and how to get the answers you need. Learn that it is OK to say no and how not to become an enabler. Kathleen O’Connell, LCSW from Samaritan Hospice will speak and answer questions. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).