THURSDAY, AUG. 30, 2007
- 9:00 a.m. CANOEING/ KAYAKING SKILLS REFRESHER AT LAKE OSWEGO AND OSWEGO RIVER: New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable paddlers from the OCSJ will share information about equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Pine Barrens Canoe Rental 609-726-1515. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.
- 5:58 p.m. KIMBERTON FIRE BIKE RIDE: Lewis Neidle will lead the traditional show and go ride leaving Kimberton Fire Company parking lot, accessible via Rt. 113 or Kimberton Rd, and it will continue each and every Thursday. Departure time is 5:58 PM sharp with several groups (and classes) riding until dark on scenic roads with mixed terrain. Dinner and gossip follow at a local eatery. Contact Lewis at 610-722-5823 for more information. Maliya Piergalline will lead the C+ pace ride. The pace will accelerate as the summer progresses reaching a B+ pace by September. Cue sheets will be available as we will keep to our average speed. Any questions call Maliya at 610-363-3538.
- 6:00 p.m. WHEEL & SPOKE HIKE 5 – 6 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park with a spoke up one or the other banks beyond Cuthbert Blvd. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact leader before 8:30 p.m. Call Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465.
- 6:10 p.m. CYCLESPORT BIKE RIDE: Miles: 30+/- Class: B+. Meet at CycleSport bike shop on 252 & State Road in Media for a road bike ride to the surrounding area. Contact Harry at 610-565-9535.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 2007
- 8:00 a.m. BEACH YOGA: Outdoor aerobics class at Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood, NJ. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please bring exact change and a bottled water. Call 609-522-2955.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 30-SEPT. 16, 2007
- 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.
- PHILLY RUNNING TOURS: Various Locations. Take a tour of Center City Philadelphia's cultural and historical sites while running. Philly Running Tours is the city's first running tour for runners of all strengths and abilities. The tour length and speed can be varied according to your own ability. Call 856-296-1417.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 30-NOVEMBER 18, 2007
- PHILADELPHIA GALLOWAY TRAINING PROGRAM: Is open to anyone who is interested in fulfilling a lifetime goal: to run a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 10 miler or just get started. The training group welcomes all levels, from beginners to Boston qualifiers. Pace groups are set up to ensure a comfortable and safe training pace for every ability. This low mileage run/walk program will prepare people for an incredible achievement. A high percentage of participants, including beginners, continue this lifestyle change after the completion of their goal. Call 717-396-1116.
- 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 phone.
FRIDAY, AUG. 31, 2007
- 8:30 a.m. BEACH AEROBICS: Outdoor aerobics class at Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood, NJ. Please bring exact change and a bottled water. Call 609-522-2955.
- 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, ever y 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-MONDAY, AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, 2007
- EWING GIRLS TRAVEL SOCCER THUNDERBOLT CHALLENGE: Age Groups U-12G, U-13G, Ewing, NJ. Contact Jeff Burd at 609-882-8478.
- BOWLING: Playdrome Cherry Hill, 1538 Kings Hwy. (Route 41), Cherry Hill, NJ. Call 856-429-0672.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1, 2007
- 8:00 a.m. LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K RUN: Rehoboth Beach, DE. Call 302-644-8952.
- 8:00 a.m. HEADING N, NE, OR NW, BUT NOT S BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 70-80 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleyville, PA. We'll be heading somewhere North ... maybe up to Easton and back, maybe across the river and back ... we'll see, but we'll definitely return to where we started. You know the area, some hills included. Bring drinks and $'s for food, and we'll have one or two drink and food stops. Rain will shorten the ride, but snow will increase the ride. Contact Tom Kramlik at 215-453-6311.
- 8:30 a.m. DQ TRIATHLON AT MARLTON LAKES: Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 11 miles gently rolling country roads, Run 3 miles flat course in wooded setting, Lake Shore Drive, Marlton, NJ. Call 856-858-7835.
- 8:30 a.m. VOLUNTEER BIKE RIDE: Miles: 25-100, Class: All. Brandywine Tour Volunteers only! Meet at Pocopson Elem. Sch. to ride the B-Tour route and make one final check. Bring food & water. Contact Bob LaDrew at 610-383-9327.
- 8:30 a.m. EASY BIKE RIDER: 10-12 mph, 22-25 Miles. Start at Bull's Island, Route 29, between Stockton and Frenchtown, NJ. The original "easy rider" route: from Bulls Island up Route 29 to Frenchtown or Milford, a food stop, and back. A good, flat ride to introduce that non-cycling spouse or friend to the joys of bike-riding. No one dropped (there's no place to get lost!); rain cancels; no confirmation necessary. Ride leaves promptly, so please be on time. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
- 9:45 a.m. ANNUAL ATLANTIC CITY PAGEANT OCEAN 1.5 MILE SWIM: States Avenue & The Beach, Atlantic City, NJ. Call 609-343-3794.
- 10:00 a.m. MULLICA RIVER HIKE AND SWIM: 6-7 miles, moderate pace. We'll dip along the way to keep cool. Wear old swim wear or shorts. Old sneakers or water shoes a must. Bring lunch and beverage. Meet in woods opposite the Pleasant Mills Church off Route 542, Between Hammonton and Green Bank. Contact Leader: Christine Denneler at 856-461-5379.
- 10:30 a.m. LOOKING GOOD FEELING GOOD KIWANIS 5K RUN IN THE COUNTRY: Malta, PA. Call 717-692-2266.
- 11:00 a.m. PALMYRA COVE NATURE PARK, NJ HIKE: Depart Frankford Ave. and Bridge Sts In Walgreens parking lot or meet at the Palmyra Cove Nature Center (on the NJ side of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge) at 11:30 a.m. Hike is 6 to 8 miles depending on the tide in the river, then spend some time at the brand new & interesting Nature Center. Contact Leader: Jason Trenchard at 215-743-0108.
- 5:30 p.m. SPLASH N'DASH DUATHLON: Youths: 7 to 10 years old: 100 meters ocean swim, 1K beach run; Youths: 11 to 15 years old: 200 meters ocean swim, 2K beach run, Avalon Community Center, 30th & Avalon Avenue, Avalon, NJ. Call 856-468-0010.
- 8:00 p.m. 1950'S SOCK HOP AT SWINGKAT: Ballroom on High, 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA. Call 610-348-6727.
- 9th ANNUAL WORLD RUN DAY TRAINING RUN #11: This event takes place throughout the state. Your favorite route, either by yourself or with family or friends this weekend, and you'll receive our newly designed premium quality event t-shirt in Philadelphia. Allentown, Reading, Bethlehem, PA., Southern New Jersey, Wilmington, Dover, Newark, DE. Call 516-208-7030.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 1-OCT. 30, 2007
- CROSS COUNTRY: Open to Boys & Girls Grades 2 – 8 in Media, PA. Call 610-565-2573.
- VARSITY SOCCER: Open to Boys & Girls Grades 7 – 8 in Media, PA. Call 610-565-2573.
- J.V. VOLLEYBALL: Open to Girls Grades 5 – 6 in Media, PA. Call 610-565-2573.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 & 2, 2007
- 20th ANNIVERSARY AL PERLINI WARMINSTER SOCCER CLUB TOURNAMENT: Warminster, Bucks County, PA. Contact Janna Massaro at 215-675-0182.
- DEEP RUN LABOR DAY SOCCER TOURNAMENT: U-9 to U-15 age group, Hilltown, PA. Contact Mike Koch at 215-822-6037 or Michele Kokinda at 215-453-1788, with any other questions.
- GREAT LEHIGH VALLEY SOCCER FESTIVAL: Allentown, PA. Call 1-877-346-6751.
- JIMMY DILENNO LABOR DAY SOCCER KICKOFF: New Castle, DE. Contact Kim Derrickson at 302-449-0696 or manager Eileen Steele at 302-836-9681.
- 18th ANNUAL MOORESTOWN SC 2007 LABOR DAY SOCCER TOURNAMENT: Moorestown, NJ. Contact Steve Bixby, Tournament Director at 856-979-8615.
SATURDAY-MONDAY, SEPT. 1-3, 2007
- LACEY 3rd ANNUAL JOHN CHMIELOWIEC JR. MEMORIAL SOCCERFEST: U-8 to U-14, Lacey Township, NJ. Call 609-971-9156.
SATURDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 1-NOV. 30, 2007
- LBGC FALL 2007 INTRAMURAL AND TRAVEL SOCCER: Ardmore & Essex Avenues, Lansdowne, PA. Call 610-623-8031.
- MNSA 2007 FALL SEASON SOOCER: recreational and competative levels for boys and girls ages 5 and up in various locations in the local area, Broomall, PA. Call 610-355-0666.
- SATURDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 1-DEC. 1, 2007
- 2007 URA FIELD HOCKEY: Field Hockey is open to all girls in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District entering the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grades in Unionville, PA. Call 302-636-8670.
- SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY, CHEERLEADING, CROSS COUNTRY: St. Pius X, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA. Call 610-353-1557.
- PHOENIXVILLE AREA SOCCER CLUB: U8 Girls, U10 Boys, U10 Girls and U13 Girls. Travel teams based on selection: U10-U16 (Girls), U10-U19 (Boys), Suburban U12-U17 co-ed, CAT Pickering Fields, Phoenixville, PA. Call 610-935-7940.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 2, 2007
- 7:30 a.m. BRANDYWINE BIKE TOUR: Miles: 26-100, Class: All. Delaware Valley Bicycle Club's Brandywine Tour meanders through the beautiful Brandywine River Valley, crossing 6 major creeks and traversing much of the area where Revolutionary War troops marched and fought at the Battle of the Brandywine. The tour starts at Pocopson Elementary with 26, 50, 65, 80 and 100 mile routes. Contact Bob LaDrew at 610-383-9327
- 8:00 a.m. INAUGURAL DEWEY BEACH LIONS CLUB 5K RUN: Northbeach Restaurant, 125 McKinley Street, Dewey Beach, DE. Contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400.
- 8:00 a.m. IT'S ABOUT TIME AL LEADS A WEEKEND RIDE RIDE: 14-15 mph, 55 miles. Start at Northamton Township Park, located at the corner of Bristol and Hatboro Roads, Warminster, PA. Head out into Bucks Co., maybe Hunterdon County. Too early for "winter rules" right? Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
- 8:30 a.m. TIM KERR 7 MILE & TK 5K RUN – 2007: Community Center, 30th & Avalon Streets, Avalon, NJ. Call 856-468-0010.
- 9:00 a.m. EAGLESVIEW'S BIKE RIDE: A 30-35 mile ride leaving from Eagleview's upper parking lot (between the Brickside Grill and YMCA). Ride leaders Jerry Cahill (610 321-2535 and Bob Flagg at 610 269-2442. Pace C+ to B depending on group and terrain.
- 1:30 p.m. SPRINGFIELD TRAIL HIKE: Take the Septa 101 trolley from 69th street to the Paper Mill Road stop (request driver to stop). For those driving, meet at first parking lot on the left after crossing the trolley track on Paper Mill Road, Smedley Park, Delaware county - off of Baltimore Pike - either way, meet leader at 1:30 PM. We'll hike the full length of this trail - 5 miles - which passes through woodlands and along streams and creeks. There are several steep but short climbs and stream crossings. Bring snacks & water. Contact Leaders: Mike & Rose Brake at 610 517 3490.
MONDAY, SEPT. 3, 2007
- 9:00 a.m. 17th ANNUAL MAYOR'S LABOR DAY 5-MILE RACE FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS: 23rd Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ. Call 609-525-9317.
- 9:00 a.m. NORWOOD FIREHOUSE 5K RUN: Norwood Park, East Winona Avenue, Norwood, PA. Contact Tim Krueger at 610-328-3979.
- 9:00 a.m. WEST CHESTER LABOR DAY CLASSIC 4-MILE RUN: Chester County Running Store, 24B South High Street, West Chester, PA. Call 610-696-0115.
- 9:00 a.m. K OF C THREE MILER: Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Call 570-822-7883.
- 9:30 a.m. MILD MONDAY BIKE RIDE: Class C+/B, 35-50 miles, 14-17 mph cruising pace. A leisurely ride with a lunch break. Play hooky and help me find out who has the best pizza in South Jersey. Meet at Lumberton Municipal Bldg. Municipal Drive between Rte 541 and Eayerstown Road, NJ. Contact Leader: Jimmy M. at 609-518-0744.
- 6:00 p.m. JIM'S MONDAY BLUES BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 20 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Back by popular demand. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Jim I. at 856-745-5106.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 4, 2007
- 6:00 p.m. CRITTER'S EVENING BIKE RIDE: Class B, 20+ miles, 16-18 mph cruising pace. This will be a true "B" ride. Pace will be strictly maintained. No one will get dropped. We will start on the slow side (16-ish mph) in early April and work our way up in speed and distance as the season progresses. Water on the windshield cancels. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Critter at 609-410-2365.
- 6:00 p.m. ADRIANNE'S EASY C+ BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 20 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Easy because C+ pace will be maintained, promise! Plenty of long breakaways for faster riders. Meet at Medford Lakes Municipal parking lot located behind PJ Whelihan's on Stokes Road, Medford Lakes. Contact Coordinator: Adrianne Bruce at 609-458-4114.
- 6:00 p.m. DUCK POND BIKE RIDE: B Pace (15-17 mph) leaves from the Duck Pond parking lot off Pennsylvania Ave. in Downingtown, This ride will be a pace-line out to Lenape and back on Valley Creek/Creek Road. Rides will be canceled if temperatures are above 90 degrees. Contact Amy Bruckner at 610-585-5641.
- 6:00 p.m.CYCLESPORT BIKE RIDE: Miles: 25-30, Class: B+. Meet at CycleSport bike shop on 252 & State Road in Media for a road bike ride to the surrounding area. Contact Harry Havnoonian at 610-565-9535.
- GROUP EXERCISE: Registration for Group Exercise Passes, Climbing Passes, Personal Training, Private Pilates Sessions, and Private Golf Lessons, Pottruck Center, University of Pennsylvania, 3701 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-898-6100.
TUESDAYS, SEPT. 4-OCT. 2, 2007
- 4:00 p.m. TENNIS: This program is for students who have developed some degree of competency with basic tennis strokes and strategies. Emphasis is on drilling, conditioning, strategies, advanced stroke techniques, fitness and fun, Lenape Valley Swim and Tennis Club, 105 Westview Avenue, Chalfont, PA. Contact Debbie White at 215-219-4769.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5, 2007
- 9:30 a.m. DOC'S BIKE RIDE: Miles: 35-60, Class: B-. Various routes from Swarthmore. Leaves from 320 Market parking lot. Probably a lunch stop. Foul weather cancels ride. Contact Larry Green at 610-544-5799.
- 5:50 p.m. WORKOUT BIKE RIDE: Miles: 25+/-, Class: A. Meet at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 for our regular Wednesday night workout. Expect a fast pace and some nice hills. As the days get shorter, It's more important to leave on time. Contact Antonio Rocha at 484-802-8374.
- 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOW AND GO BIKE RIDE: From Malvern Municipal Park. The ride coordinator is Gloria Howard. A cue sheet will be provided and each ride will be from 15-20 miles. There is no leader for the ride but you are welcome to ride with Gloria who does about an 8-10 mph pace. To reach the Municipal Park take a left on either Channing or Warren going west on King Street and turn into the parking lot. Contact Gloria at 610-296-4058.
- 6:00 p.m. BACK BEFORE SUNSET BIKE RIDE: Miles: 25+, Class: C+++. Days are getting shorter and we should be strong from riding all summer. Step it up and ride with me on a quick ride to get back before sunset. Use of lights and flashers is recommended. Meet at Rose Tree Park, Rt 252, Media PA. An enjoyable time guaranteed, or your money back, as we travel various routes in the area. Expect hills but no one will be dropped. Contact Debbie Chaga at 610-494-3033.
- 6:00 p.m. THE ROSE TREE BIKE RIDE: Miles: 25, Class: B. Start at Rose Tree Park on Rt. 252. As the days get shorter, the ride doesn't. Expect a hill or two. BRING YOUR LIGHTS... FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS ARE MANDATORY!!! Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
- 6:45 p.m. JUDY JOHNSON 5K RUN: Dravo Plaza, Wilmington Riverfront next to Blair Outlet Center, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-854-6400.