THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 26-MAY 12, 2007

• 2007 RTSC SPRING INTRAMURAL PROGRAM: Cherry Street Park or Glenwood Elementary School, Media, PA. Spring is coming, and it is time to dig out those soccer balls, soccer shoes and shin guards. We hope you have enjoyed playing Soccer with the Rose Tree Soccer Club, and look forward to seeing you this Spring. The season runs from March 24th through May 12th. We play every weekend (weather permitting) at Cherry St Park or Indian Lane School, and players are grouped according to their age (4 – 13 years). ALL Girls and Boys will play in separate Divisions. Call 610-565-4078.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 26-MAY 29, 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, APRIL 26-MAY 30, 2007

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

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 26-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-SATURDAY, APRIL 26-JUNE 9, 2007

• 3:00 p.m. GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY SP07: New Castle County, Wilmington, DE. Girls meet twice a week to participate in self-esteem building lessons and running games. The girls work toward running a 5k race event, which will be held on Saturday, June 9th at Brandywine Zoo at 10a.m. Call 302-893-2222.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 26-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, APRIL 26-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-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-JUNE 17, 2007

• PHILADELHIA FLAMES SC SPRING 07 REGISTRATIONS: All matches will be at Bensalem Community Park, PA. This Spring we are playing in the Bensalem Womens League. Call 267-784-5663.
• Ewing Women’s Soccer, Spring 2007: Ewing Township Recreation Fields, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, NJ. Call 215-493-1848.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 26-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, APRIL 27, 2007

• 6:30 p.m. WOMEN’S ONLY ROCK CLIMBING CLINIC: Go Vertical, 950 North Penn Street, Philadelphia. Insightful and practical, this clinic is for any level woman climber looking to take advantage of, rather than be held back by, the fact that she doesn't climb like a guy. Men and women climb with different strengths. This class will help you use your strengths to climb what you want. Learn to identify weak areas and discover ways to develop them. To accomodate more climbers of various abilities, this new longer session will target novice to intermediate climbers for the first half and then offer more challenging practice for more experienced climbers. This clinic is intended for climbers who are experienced belayers, who already have some climbing skills. Advance registration is required. Call 215-928-1800.
• 7:00 p.m. OUT & BACK PARTY RUN 2007: 1 Boathouse Row and Fairmount Park's scenic Kelly Drive, Philadelphia. Course is flat and fast. On your way back from the 2 mile turn around you are greeted with a beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline. Call 610-527-5510.
• 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 State Forest. 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 foot gear; 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 State Forest Campground. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL27-29, 2007

• SOCIAL CAMPING, MOONLIGHT HIKE, BIKING AND CAMPFIRE WEEKEND: 7 miles MODERATE PACE. You can do any one of the activities that you would like. Mountain bike Sat morning or Hike under the Pink Full Moon on sand roads in the evening as we come back to a roaring fire on the beach by the lake. Enjoy Spring camping in the Pines. Camping is at group site both Friday and Saturday nights. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social. Meet at group campsite C, Bass River SF off Stage Rd. Contact Leader Paul Serdiuk at 609 462 3593.

FRIDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 27-MAY 11, 2007

• FRIDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE: Ballroom on High, Old Eagle Lodge, 310 E High Street, Pottstown, PA. Come dance in a smoke-free, historic 4000 square foot ballroom built in 1928 every Frinday night from 9 pm to midnight. Fantastic swing mix provided by DJ Alex. No experience necessary and singles are welcome! A complimentary dance lesson is offered at 8 pm before all events. See you on the floor! Call 610-348-6727.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2007

• 7:30 a.m. TRIPLE CROWN TRAIL RACES: Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K runs. Some of the sweetest single-track trail in the Mid-Atlantic region with scenic mud, rocks, roots, fallen trees to jump, creeks to ford, hills to climb, White Clay Creek State Park, New London Road, Newark, DE. Call 302-453-0859.
• 7:45 a.m. SSJ CHALLENGE 5K RUN: SS Simon & Jude Church, corner of Routes 3 and 352, Westtown Township, PA. Call 610-399-8455.
• 8:00 a.m. VALLEY FORGE PARK BIKE RIDE: A moderately hilly 60-70 mile ride at 15 mph to Valley Forge Park. Ride starts from Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Road) at the tennis courts. A cue sheet will be available. Contact Ride Leader: Jerry Steinberg at 302-373-6495.
• 8:00 a.m. KESWICK CYCLES RIDE: Class A, 40 miles, 20-22 mph cruising pace. 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.
• 8:30 a.m. PEOPLE FOR THE POOR 5K RUN: Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ. Contact Mike Scott at 856-547-0386, Caroline Scherrer at 856-228-5365 and Tom Thomasson at 609-970-2092.
• 8:30 a.m. TE OLDE BRANDYWINE FIFTY BIKE RIDE: 50 miles, Class: B-/C+. Come one, come all and ride the old Brandywine route out of Chadds Ford Elementary School. This is one of my favorite rides. Be ready to climb hills and enjoy the scenery. Bring at least two water bottles and a snack because although there is a stop about halfway, it's not the greatest store. Cue sheets will be provided. Inclement weather cancels ride. Contact Debbie Chaga at 610-494-3033.
• 8:30 a.m. LITITZ BIKE RIDE: This 72 mile ride will leave from Octoraro School at Rt. 41 and Highland Rd. at 8:30 am. Usual pace will be about 13 mph or so with lunch in the park at Lititz (bring or buy). Contact Ride Leaders: Doug Kennedy 610-543-4664 or Debbie Wilson at 302-798-1243.
• 9:00 a.m. SANDY ROLLMAN 3RD ANNUAL TEAL RIBBON 5K RUN/WALK TO OVERCOME OVARIAN CANCER: Fairmount Park, Carousel House, Belmont Avenue and North Concourse Drive, Philadelphia. Please call 1-877-730-1100.
• 9:00 a.m. 12th ANNUAL RACE AGAINST VIOLENCE 5K: Mitch's Market Street Gym, 322 West Market Street, West Chester, PA. Call 610-692-1926.
• 9:00 a.m. MOMMY’S LIGHT 3rd ANNUAL 5K RUN: Eagleview Town Center, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, PA. Call 610-458-7848.
• 9:00 a.m. 2nd ANNUAL YWCA DELAWARE RACE AGAINST RACISM 5K: Rockford Park, 19th Street & Tower Drive, Wilmington, DE. Contact Faye Bonneau at 302-655-0039, ext.227.
• 9:00 a.m. PARKIOMEN VALLEY STRIDES FOR A CURE 5K RUN: The Perkiomen Trail at Spring Mountain Ski Resort’s lower parking lot, 757 Spring Mount Road, Spring Mount, PA. Call 610-248-8551.
• 9:00 a.m. NARBERTH CF RUN: Narberth Park, Haverford & North Wynnewood Avenues, Narberth, PA. Call 856-767-1337.
• 9:00 a.m. MURPHEY MILES 5K RUN: Silver Lake Park, enter from State Street for beach side parking, Washington Street, Dover, DE. Call 302-674-3213.
• 9:00 a.m. CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER 5K RUN: Sand Island, Bethlehem, PA. Contact Donna Ruggiero at 610-821-0943 ext. 226.
• 9:00 a.m. ELWYN MAXIMUM 5K: Be part of a first-year race on Elwyn’s historic, 400-acre campus. This scenic course takes you over macadam roads, grassy trails and rolling hills. There is also a noncompetitive 1K walk open to the public and Elwyn clients alike. Race proceeds will benefit Elwyn’s health and fitness program for clients and staff, helping to purchase exercise equipment and other essentials to promote active lifestyles, 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA Contact Susan Foster at 610-891-2656.
• 9:00 a.m. LAKE NOCKAMIXON GREEN LANE LOOP: 14-16 mph, 45 - 50 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. Nice country roads, lots of long flat to mildly rolling stretches and 2 challenging climbs. Great scenery. Bring plenty of water and a snack. We'll have a rest stop about at the 30 mile mark or so at the Lake. Some hills. No one dropped. Rain cancels. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 9:00 a.m. SOMEWHERE ELSE BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 45+/- Miles. Start at Central Bucks East High School, Anderson & Holicong Roads, Buckingham, PA. Roy's monthly "somewhere else" ride: scenic roads, some climbs, food/rest stop, no one dropped. Rain cancels. No confirmation necessary. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 9:00 a.m. CINDY’S LEAD BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Cindy’s first lead was exceptional. Can she top it? Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Cindy D. at 856-262-9124.
• 9:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE LEADER TRAINING: Ready to give something back to WCBC, after joining many rides led by volunteer ride leaders? Not finding the right group ride for you – starting point, pace, etc? Then become a WCBC Ride Leader! Join us for Rider Leader Training, starting at People’s Plaza in Glasgow (near recycling bins on the side of Safeway). We will start inside at the Safeway café area for some discussion, and then go for a 20-25 mile ride at 11-13 mph. Call if weather is questionable. NOTE: Another Ride Leader Training session will be scheduled in May, and a make-up session in June in case either of the two sessions is rained out. Please let me know if you plan to attend. Contact Ride Leader: WCBC Ride Captain Carol Ireland at 302-995-9658.
• 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. 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. CANOE/KAYAK THE NORTH BRANCH RANCOCAS CREEK: Enjoy a spring trip on the N. Branch Rancocas Canoe Trail. Depending on water levels we’ll paddle either Greenwood Bridge to Pemberton or from the new trailhead behind Burlington County Community College to Mount Holly. Meet at the trailhead launch ramp - located toward the southeast corner of BCCC’s Pemberton campus on Rancocas Rd. Contact Leader: Dave L. Cell 609-784-4066 or Home 609-735-9109.
• 9:30 a.m. LENAPE SURVIVAL CHALLENGE: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville, PA. Unique 2-person team event that begins with a 4.5 mile run followed by a 2.5 mile canoe race to the finish line! Call 610-287-9383.
• 9:30 a.m. TABERNACLE BIKE RIDE: Class D+/C-, 25-30 miles, 11-13 mph cruising pace. Meet at St. Peter's Church, Hartford and Taunton Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Maggie H. at 609-518-8906.
• 10:00 a.m. SPRING FEVER 5K/10K RUN: NAS JRB Willow Grove, 1301 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA. Call 215-443-6090.
• 10:00 a.m. TRAIL TRIPLE CROWN 10K TRAIL RUN: Newark, DE. Call 302-453-0859.
• 10:00 a.m. ALUMNI GAMES, PENNCREST LAXAPALOOZA: youth and high school lacrosse players will meet at Penncrest High School, 134 Barren Road, Media, PA. for a day-long lacrosse-related event. Call 215-546-0500.
• 10:00 a.m. IRON HILL BREWERY LOOP: 20-miles, Class C (~10 mph, hilly terrain). Meet at the parking lot across the street from the new IHB, Bridge St., Phoenixville (NOT WEST CHESTER). We will loop around the borough and out past Kimberton then spin back to Iron Hill for brunch. No one left behind, as we stop to regroup as necessary. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, liquids and money. Contact Leader Arnie Roseman at 610-640-4529.
• 10:00 a.m. CU AT SELENE BIKE RIDE: 20-26 miles, Class: C. Start at Selene Whole Foods Co-op, 305 West State St., Media. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the hills & valleys to Ridley Creek State Park & beyond. Free refreshments afterward inside Co-op. Free parking in lot just west of the store. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.
• 10:00 a.m. BATTERY PARK BIKE RIDE: Join me at Peoples Plaza in Glasgow by the recycle bins for a 32 mile ride to Battery Park and back. We will average 16-18 mph on mostly flat terrain with some hills. Bring a snack for our stop at Battery Park. Contact Ride Leader: Jeff Brunell at 302-897-3542.
• 10:00 a.m. CRANBERRY JAUNT: 6 miles, moderate pace. Hike a loop around Lebanon Lakes Area and the various scenic cranberry bogs. Explore the area and learn about the bogs. Bring binoculars for possible waterfowl sightings. Bring easy to carry picnic lunch to enjoy at the halfway point. It is recommended to bring a plastic bag to sit on. Heavy rain cancels. Contact Leaders: Glenn McCurdy & Donna at 856-764-1341.
• 10:00 a.m. SHAD FESTIVAL: 8 miles, moderate pace. Many things to see at the festival, must try a shad burger, or a BBQ at the River Horse Brewery. Meet at the D&R Canal. Contact Leaders: Dave & Julie Hegelein at 856-235-8792.
• Noon WORLD TAI CHI DAY: Rohrer Ctr for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ. Join the world for a special TAI CHI class. Tai Chi is ideal for anyone looking for a gentle way to build strength, endurance, flexability and coordination. This program is open to the public, no registration is necessary, just wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. For more information or questions please call 856-325-5300.
• 7:30 p.m. CAROUSEL BALLROOM DANCE PARTY AND WALTZ LESSON: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Call 610-667-4524.
• ROWING: Bergen Cup, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. Collegiate Men & Women. Contact Gerry Quinlan at 610-660-1700.
• ROWING: NJ Scholastic Rowing Championship, Cooper River, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contact Andrew Salisbury at 609-693-7532.
• PADDLE THE OCTORARO RIVER IN MARYLAND: This is the second year that the Club has participated in this joint trip with the Wilmington and Lancaster Canoe Clubs. The section to be run depends on water levels but expect a mostly whitewater trip. Previous whitewater experience required. The area is about 75 miles from the Philadelphia .No rentals available. Contact Leader: Frank Pearce at 856-767-2780.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 28 & 29, 2007

• 7:00 a.m. FACE OF AMERICA BIKE RIDE: 10-15 mph, 110 miles (2 days). World T.E.A.M. Sports (The Exceptional Athlete Matters), working with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and The National Navy Medical Center, will be hosting our 2007 Face of America Bike Ride, a two-day inclusive bike ride from Gettysburg to the Walter Reed Medical Center to honor and assist our disabled servicemen and women returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Contact Doug Levy at 267-994-8065.
• 1:00 p.m. HUNGARIAN FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP AND DINNER: The Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 West Seven Stars Rd. Phoenixville, PA. Call 610-827-1486, 610-942-4261.
• BOWLING: Laurel Lanes, Route 73, Maple Shade, NJ. Call 856-778-7467.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007

• 7:00 a.m. HILL-ARIOUS BIKE RIDE: 65 miles, Class B. A difficult and hilly ride. Starts at the R5 Wayne Train Station. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 7:00 a.m. THIGHS MATTER BIKE RIDE: 80 miles, Class B. The original ride. Be on your bike and ready to go at 6:55 am. Bring food and ample water. Several quick stops (all less than 5 minutes). Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 8:00 a.m. LEHIGH VALLEY HALF MARATHON: William Allen High School, 126 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA. Call 610-434-9133.
• 8:00 a.m. LEHIGH VALLEY 5K RUN: William Allen High School, 126 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA. Call 610-434-9133
• 8:00 a.m. BASSMAN SPRING TRIATHLON & DUATHLON: Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Road, Tuckerton, NJ. Swim is in the calm & clear waters of Absegami Lake with the start on a well maintained and clean beach area. It'll probably be one of your most enjoyable swims. The bike course is primarily right turns on country roads with wide shoulders. The run course is flat run through the woods and paths in the park. Triathlon: .5 M Swim/29M, Bike/4M, Run; Duathlon: 4M Run/29M Bike/4M Run. Call 347-405-8128.
• 8:00 a.m. HORSHAM ROTARY BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 63 miles. Start at College Settlement Camp, 600 Witmer Road, Horsham PA. Meet at College Settlement Camp on Horsham. Traditionally a bad weather day but maybe we will be lucky this year. All start together and then who knows? Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 8:00 a.m. EARLYBIRD, LITTLE ELK CREEK ROADS BIKE RIDE: This ride will be 48 miles at 13-14 mph. Starting at the Kennett Middle School (KMS), we will head west through PA almost to Oxford, then turn south east in to MD almost to Newark, DE before returning to KMS. This scenic, somewhat hilly route avoids most of the traffic. There is a store at the 31 mile mark. KMS is 0.4 miles south of Rt 41 on Sunnydell Rd., about half-way between Hockessin DE and Avondale PA. A cue sheet will be provided. Contact Ride leader: Daniel Dole at 610-274-8080.
• 8:25 a.m. KING RANCH HIKE: For those using public transportation, take the Septa 101 trolley from 69th Street to the Springfield Mall stop. Some of the loveliest land in Pennsylvania lies in the Brandywine Valley south of Coatesville. Once part of King Ranch, and now divided into estates, the land of Buck and Doe Valley Farms still retains its undeveloped character, with hills and streams, woods and high grassy meadows. STRENUOUS 15 miles. Contact Leader: Mike Brake at 610-517-3490.
• 8:30 a.m. BUCKS FIT 5K RUN: Northampton Township Municipal Park, Harmony Drive and Newtown-Richboro Road, PA. Call 215-357-6800 ext. 249.
• 8:30 a.m. KOUNTRY KITCHEN BIKE RIDE: 34-50 miles, Class: C+. Meet at Kingsway HS, Rtes. 551 & 322 in Jersey for that familiar breakfast ride to Kountry Kitchen. 50-mi. option if weather permits. Contact Bob Martin at 610-352-2114.
• 8:30 p.m. BRANDYWINE 50 BIKE RIDE: A moderately hilly 40-60 mile ride at 15 mph through Chester and Delaware Counties. Ride starts from Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Road) at the tennis courts and will return between noon and 1:00 pm. There will be at least one rest stop and a cue sheet will be available. Contact Ride Leaders: Jerry and Debbie Steinberg at 302-373-6495.
• 9:00 a.m. 5th ANNUAL 5K RUN FOR ALD: Haddon Lake Park The Norcross-McLaughlin Memorial Dell 13th Avenue & South Park Drive Haddon Heights, NJ. Call 609-226-5843.
• 9:00 a.m. TRI KIDS HARLEYSVILLE YOUTH TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON: Distances: Age 7-8 & 9-10 - 75yd swim, 1mi bike, 1/2mi run Age 11-12 &13-14 - 175yd swim, 3mi bike, 1mi run, Indian Valley Family YMCA, 890 Maple Avenue, Harleysville, PA. Call 215-723-3569 x119.
• 9:00 a.m. 25th ANNUAL INGLIS FIVE MILER: Fairmount Park near Memorial Hall, Belmont Avenue and North Concourse Drive, Philadelphia. Runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes are welcome. Run, walk or roll the certified 2.5 mile course. Call 215-581-0703.
• 9:00 a.m. GLEN ONOKO FALLS HIKE: Round Trip Road Miles: 30, Hike Distance: 5-7 miles. After a climb through rhododendron to the top of the falls we'll walk along the ridge, take a long pause overlooking the Lehigh Gorge, and descend more gently. Bring lunch and water, wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels. Meet at Eckerd Drugs, Walnutport. Contact Leader Janet Goloub at 610-767-1287.
• 9:00 a.m. DOUG’S FORAY BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Always fun and exercise too. ? Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Doug G. at 856-904-2547.
• 9:30 a.m. ALAPOCAS RUN 8K: Wilmington Friends School, 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-576-2935.
• 9:30 a.m. HILL’S BIKE RIDE: Class C, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Distance 35-40 miles, BRING FOOD. Rest stop at Walnford Historic Park, nice restrooms but no food for sale. Start at Springfield Memorial Park, 17 Island Road, Jobstown, NJ. Contact Leader: Joe P. at 609-234-0898.
• 10:00 a.m. NOT JUST A WALK IN THE PARK 5K: West Chester, PA. Contact Tracey McDevitt at 215-972-5200.
• 10:00 a.m. OLEY VALLEY BIKE RIDE: 20 miles, Class: C-/DG. Join Jim Crocker for a ride in the Oley Valley. Meet at the shopping center on route 73 & Old Friedensburg Rd, park near the bank. Lunch at Bella Italia after the ride. If any questions, call Jim at 610-828-0634.
• 10:00 a.m. EAGLEVIEW BIKE RIDE: 30-35 miles, Class: C+. Ride leaves from Eagleview’s upper parking lot at Brickside Grill. Contact Leaders: Jerry Cahill at 610-321-2535 and Bob Flagg at 610-269-2442.
• 12:45 p.m. KING RANCH HIKE: Depart 69th Street, Philadelphia. This hike is for the ambitious afternoon hiker. From Rt. 82, we walk a mile along a country lane by a quiet brook to a covered bridge and seven glorious, arduous miles of hills. Contact Leaders: Lore Britton at 717-741-0624 and Joan Finger at 215-561-3176.
• 1:00 p.m. RUN FOR DANA MARIE 5K RUN: Phoenixville, PA. Contact Debra Carr at 610-935-0911.
• 2:30 p.m. MOSTLY WALTZ WITH A PRE-DANCE CROOS-STEP WATLZ LESSON: Felinton Hall, 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA. Call 215-483-0726, 215-643-4397.
• 3:00 p.m. MILES FOR MERCY 5K RUN: Gwynedd Marcy Academy High School, PA. Contact Heather Ho at 215-542-7574.
• 3:00 a.m. BACK TO THE FUTURE 2 BIKE RIDE: 7 miles. Leave your flux capacitor at home but bring your bike to the SEPTA train station in Swarthmore as we meander through the local community. A hill or two will be no match for our enthusiasm. Contact Dom Zuppo at 610-544-8630.
• THE 25TH ANNUAL INGLIS FIVE EVENT: Philadelphia. Call 215-581-0703.
• ROWING: Boys Catholic League/Girls InterAc Championships Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. Call 614-360-2922.
• ROWING: William & Sarah Cooper Cup, Cooper River, Cherry Hill, NJ. Master - Open - HS - Junior - Novice. Contact Eileen Normoyle at 856-273-0215.
• CANOE/KAYAK THE DELAWARE AND ENJOY SHAD FEST TOO! It's the 2007 Lambertville Shad Festival weekend. Last year we had fun paddling 8 miles on the Delaware River from Byrum into Lambertville, walking around town, checking out the arts & crafts, listening to music and enjoying BBQ at River Horse Brewery. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• PADDLE THE BATSTO RIVER: We’ll paddle from Quaker Bridge to Batsto Lake. The Batsto is a beautiful stream running thru the heart of Wharton State Forest. Meet at Bel Haven Canoe, Rt. 542 in Green Bank, NJ. For rentals call 1-800-445-0953. Call Leader for meeting time and to confirm trip. Contact Leader Art Midouhas at 215-788 7451 after 8:30 p.m.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Shore Showdown, Asbury Park Convention Center, Asbury Park, NJ. Contact Mike Majorano at 856-273-8388.

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. CARRANZA MEMORIAL HIKE: Hike toward Apple Pie Hill. 5 miles, easy pace. Meet at Carranza Memorial parking area. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Norm Lucas at 609-654-5893 and Bill Schmitt at 856-767-1838.
• 6:00 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT HILL CLIMBING: Road Ride, Varied, Start at the Bikeworks, 500 Main Street, Harleysville, PA. Back by popular demand... Monday Night Hills returns again this year! Come explore the local topography and help prove the rumor that Pennsylvania is flat. The speed the distance will vary based on the group. No riders dropped. Contact Jason Meyers at 215-380-1990.
• 6:00 p.m. MONDAYS ON THE MAIL LINE BIKE RIDE: 8-18 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at the Church of the Saviour, 651 North Wayne Avenul, Wayne, PA. Are you trapped on the Main Line? Was your weekend a washout? Then try these Monday evening multi-level rides (category A, B, C and beginner ride) leaving from Church of the Saviour in Wayne, PA at BOTH 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Big parking lot and water/bathrooms. Terrain can be hilly. Looking for additional ride leaders for all categories. Contact Thomas G. Madle Sr. at 215-233-2578.
• 6:00 p.m. BICYCLE BARN BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, Ride to sunset. Start at The Bicycle Barn, 388 West Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA. Will mostly go into the low traffic areas of Chester County, but maybe go into areas of Montgomery County as well. As we get more people attending (hopefully), we will try to break the ride into different groups. Contact Chet Ritchie at 215-799-0203.
• 7:00 p.m. IMPROVE PERFORMANCE & PREVENT INJURY WHILE GOLFING: Stay on course this golf season. Chris Selgrath, DO, Virtua orthopedic surgeon, and a Virtua physical therapist will discuss common golf-related injuries and review injury prevention techniques. Our experts will demonstrte the proper pre-golf exercises and warm-ups for a successful time on the green this spring and summer. Register online below or call 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007

• 9:00 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK CEDAR CREEK ON MAY DAY! May Day is a holiday of ancient origin and has traditionally been celebrated with merrymaking and festivities. Sounds like a good reason to paddle Cedar Creek from Dover Forge to Dudley Park! Join us for this 10-mile trip; we’ll be geocaching along the way, so bring a trinket or two. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
• 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.
• 5:15 p.m. WYOMING BIKE RIDE: Starting out with about 25 miles at 17-19 mph average. All roads will be flat and lightly traveled. Meet at the Wyoming Park in Wyoming, DE. The park is located in Wyoming which is just south of Dover on Third Street. Just follow the railroad tracks. Third Street is next to Halls restaurant. Contact Ride Leader: Mike Stockslager at 302-242-6676.
• 6:00 p.m. NEWARK BIKE RIDE: Leave from the Delaware Technology Park at the corner of Library and Wyoming Road in Newark, located across the road from the Pep Boys. Meet in the lot closest to the end of the Hall Trail. Pace will be 13-17 mph and distance will be 25-35 miles depending on speed and daylight. Terrain will be rolling hills. Tire repair equipment and helmet required. Contact Ride Leader: Roy Simonson at 302-463-9873-Cell, 302-737-5983-Home 302-366-7055-Work.
• 6:00 p.m. RED LION BIKE RIDE: Evening ride from Red Lion United Methodist Church, Rt. 71 and Church Road (next to Delaware Lawn and Garden), Bear, DE. There will be a "B" ride (15-18 mph) and a "C" ride (10-13 mph). If "A" riders show, their ride is a "Show & Go". The terrain is mostly flat and distance is between 25-35 miles, depending on speed and daylight. Provide your own tire repair equipment and be able to use it. Helmets required. Contact Ride Leaders: Bob & Helen Spinden at 302-834-4923 and Ed & Susan McNulty at 302-834-7429.
• 6:00 p.m. VOCABULARY BIKE RIDE: 15-20 miles, Class: C/C-. The Vocabulary Ride starts another season of spins through southern Delco. Beginners are welcome on this ride but are asked call at least a day before the ride. Meet us at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom, NJ. 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). 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.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 18-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA. "Touring the road in Montgomery County." Come join me in seeing what winter has done to the roads in Montgomery County. Let's see who has been spinning this winter and who has been a couch potato. Have the hills gotten steeper over the winter? Contact Richard Terry at 215-675-1536.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA. One of our most popular paces. In an effort to keep the groups at a reasonable size, we'll have several ride leaders at this pace. Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING IN HORSHAM BIKE RIDE: 17-18 mph, 26-36 miles. Start at Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA. "Touring the road in Montgomery County. Not quite the cardiac-arresting pace of the A/X, but an experienced fast group ride that will involve HILLS! Please note that when the hills get steeper, the average speed will be obviously slower. If we hit 18+ it is because everyone's legs were broken, either from the weekend's brutality, or the Tuesday night ride before! There will be no conscious effort to drop anyone on this ride. Contact Steve Scheetz at 610-636-8039.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVNING AT NORTH PENN H.S. BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 21-32 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. A great workout pace on various routes that is sure to have some rolling hills and climbs. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVNING AT NORTH PENN H.S. BIKE RIDE: 12-14 mph, 18-28 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. An effective workout, but slow enough for those who would like to ease in to the riding season. Contact Kathleen Nieman at 215-362-5152.
• 6:10 p.m. CYCLESPORT BIKE RIDE: 20+/- miles, Class B. Meet at Booths Corner, Route 491 (Naaman’s Creek Rd.). 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.
• 6:15 p.m. TUESDAY AFTER WORK WALKER: 2.7 miles, moderate pace. Newton Creek Park in Collingswood for a loop of the park on paved walkways. We stop at twilight. Bad weather cancels. Meet at the municipal parking lot on Newton Lake Drive and Browning Road, 2 blocks east of Rt 30. Contact Leader: Tom Neigel at 609 206-3389.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2007

• 9:30 a.m. DOC’S BIKE RIDE: 30-60 miles, Class: B/B-. Start at 320 Market Cafe, 713 S. Chester Rd, Swarthmore, Pa. 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.
• 10:00 a.m. BATONA TRAIL TO PAKIM POND: 5 to 6 miles easy to moderate pace. We'll hike along the Batona Trail to Pakim Pond, returning by the Cranberry Trail. Meet at the Brendan Byrne Ranger Station. Contact Leader: Janet Horton at 856-461-5771.
• 5:30 p.m. SUNSET & FULL "FLOWER" MOON PADDLING TRIP: Put-in at First Bridge, Great Bay Blvd., Tuckerton, NJ. Weather Permitting - Paddle in the Great Bay Wildlife Management Area, featuring "Big Thoroughfare", "Hen's Claw" or Little Egg Harbor Bay. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and the Full "Flower" Moon! This will be a joint trip with the Great Bay Paddlers. Bring a flashlight and/or light stick. This trip is appropriate for all kayaking levels. Rentals are available by reservation (adults only please). Plan to meet at a local establishment after the paddle for some refreshments! Call or e-mail leader to confirm trip at least 2 days prior. Contact Leader: Roger Marcotte at 609-812-0201 cell: 609-412-4137.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT “WANNA B” BIKE RIDE: 17-22 mph, 20+. Start at Valley Forge National Park, Gulph and Valley Forge Roads, Valley Forge, PA. Join me on Wednesdays for a 20+ mile ride. SRT from Valley Forge towards Manayunk and back. The goal of this group ride is to safely improve speed and efficiency by focusing on cycling skills and endurance. We will spend some time working on cycling skills and safety. 2 meeting points - VF Park vistor center parking lot OR Betzwood Park near the trail head. Precipitation and temps below 40 cancel. RSVP by 5pm day of ride. Contact Dee Anne Kotzur at 610-659-7562.
• 6:00 p.m. WORKOUT BIKE RIDE: 25+/- miles, Class B+/A-. Meet at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 and lets start another season with our workout ride. Just like in the past years, we're going to start this at a slower pace to encourage riders to come to the ride, move to the next step, and increase speed as our training progresses. We start this ride at a B pace and move to a "C how fast we can go" pace by the end of the season. No racing at the start of the season. Contact Antonio Rocha at 484-802-8374.
• 6:00 p.m. ROSE TREE PARK N BIKE RIDE: 15+/- miles, Class: C. Meet me at Rose Tree Park , Rte. 252 near Media, PA for a hilly but gentle ride through Ridley Creek State Park and the surrounding area. We might even try some new roads. No worries, no one dropped. Contact Dom Zuppo at 610-544-8630.
• 6:00 p.m. ROSE TREE PARK N BIKE RIDE: 20 miles, Class: B/B+. Start at Rose Tree Park on Rt. 252 go through Ridley State Park and beyond. As day gets longer so does the ride... with a hill or two....Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 6:00 p.m. BUCKEY’S BIKE RIDE: 40 miles, Class: B-/C+. Join my for a ride through Montgomery county every Wednesday evening, as long as the weather cooperates. We will leave Lansdale for a 40 mile ride and sometimes we will meet up with the Suburban Cyclists Wednesday riders. Please call or E-mail me if you are planning to ride, so I will not leave without you. Contact Doug Bower at 610-952-0562.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING BIKE RIDE: 12-20 mph, varies. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Meet and ride. Terry will have ride leaders for all speeds. Break up into speed appropriate groups and ride. Of course new ride leaders are always welcome. Terry can provide cue sheets if you need them. Contact Terry Capaldi at 215-368-7981.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 14-15 mph, 15-32 miles, Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Come with us as we enjoy the scenic roads of Harleysville and beyond. Rides will be moderately rolling with a few climbs. A few trips are planned to the Ridge and several to Bucks County. As the season goes along, our group gets larger. No one dropped. Bob Fuerst and guest leaders. Contact Robert Fuerst at 610-287-3352.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 22-32 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Distance varies according to daylight. We ride in the areas north, west and east of Harleysville, seldom to the south. This means rolling terrain with some interesting hills and light car traffic. We ride a variety of routes with shorter, easier rides in the spring, and longer, harder rides as everyone gets stronger. This is a very popular and sometimes large group. No one will be dropped, but everyone is expected to keep the pace. Contact Joseph Cornell at 215-723-6249.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 8-10 mph, 8-12 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. “Totally Family” family ride. This ride will be mostly bike trail riding through the Harleysville area. All family riders are encouraged to come out (including those tiny tricycles). On a hot summer evening, we even stop from time to time at a local ice cream shop for a special treat! No riders dropped. Contact Michelle McCoach at 215-513-0986.
• 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENING IN HARLEYSVILLE BIKE RIDE: 17-18 mph, 17-38 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. Start the season riding at a faster pace (you did stay in shape this winter, didn’t you?) Routes range from moderately to aggressively rolling terrain and lots of hills. In no time we will be doing the Swamp Creek loops. No riders dropped – regroup at top of hills. Contact Joe Lavery at 610-754-7913.
• 6:30 p.m. WISSAHICKON HIKE: Depart Germantown and Rex Avenues, Philadelphia. A relaxing 5-6 mile hike in the Wissahickon. Bring flashlight, Heavy rain cancels. Contact Leader: David Stein at 215-508-5915.
• 7:00 p.m. SOCIAL MOONLIGHT HIKE: 5 Miles moderate pace. A Mid-week de-stressor hike. Join us as we hike sand roads lit by the Flower Full Moon and we get rid of the tensions of the work week. Meet at open field at Atsion Office, off Rt 206, between Hammonton and Rt 70. Bring snack type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593.