THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 7-23, 2008

• 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. Free. Call 609-522-2955 to register.
• OPTIMIST BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Co-ed winter basketball league on Saturday mornings for 6th-8th graders, North Wildwood Recreation Center. Call 609-522-2955 to register.

THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7-27, 2008

• EVENING CLASS-VINYASA YOGA: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia. First of Six Wednesdays: Explore the world of yoga with instructor Lauren Brown, Certified Yoga Teacher, in the beautiful setting of Penn Museum's atmospheric galleries. This six-week Wednesday evening class, designed to accommodate all levels of ability, focuses on basic yoga positions for building strength and increasing endurance. Beginners are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and towel, and wear comfortable clothing. Class size is limited. Call 215-898-4890.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 7-MARCH 2, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. WOMEN'S SOCCER: "D" License at Kirkwood Soccer, Kirkwood Soccer Club, 1220 River Road, New Castle, DE. Call 302-584-0008.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 31-MARCH 16, 2008

• SKIING: Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center, Route 447 North, Analomink, PA. Call 570-595-2150.
• SKIING: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, PA. Call 1-866-SKI-AT-BC.
• SKIING: Blue Mountain, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA. Call 610-826-7700.
• SKIING: Camelback Ski Area, Exit 299, I-1-80, Tannersville, PA. Call 570-629-1661.
• SKIING: Elk Mountain Ski Resort, RR2, Union Dale, PA. Call 570-679-4400.
• SKIING: Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Area, Blakeslee, PA. Call 570-443-8425.
• SKIING: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA. Call 570-421-7231.
• SKIING: Spring Mountain, 757 Spring Mount Road, Spring Mount, PA. Call 888-305-5044 or 610-287-7900.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 7- JUNE 7, 2008

• DANCE CLASSES: Hatch Dance Theater, 8333 Germantown Avenue, 2nd Floor, Studio B, Philadelphia. Take dance classes at Hatch Dance Theater for ages 2 to adults--all are welcome!
  Big & Little (for 2-3 years with adult) on Saturdays from 10:30-11:05 am;
  Creative Movement (for 3-4 years) on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:05 pm;
  Creative Movement (for 4-6 years) on Saturdays from 11:15 am-noon;
  Modern I (for 6-8 years) on Tuesdays from 4:05-4:45 pm;
  Dance & Theater (for 6-9 years) on Saturdays from 12-12:45 pm;
  Ballet & Modern I (for 8-13 years) on Wednesdays from 5–6 pm;
  Company Modern Class on Fridays from 4:30–5:30 pm;
  Company Repertory Class on Fridays from 5:30–6:30 pm;
  Ballet II (for 13-adult) on Tuesdays from 5-6:15 pm;
  Modern III (for 13-adult) on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm (This class resumes in March.)
  Call 215-416-0457.
• GOLF: Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club, 1954 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia. Call 215-462-8997.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 7-JUNE 22, 2008

• 7:30 p.m. ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS AND DANCING: Blue Bell School of Dance, 921 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA. Learn the basics of the most passionate dance known to man: Argentine Tango! Master instructor and performer Andrew Conway with Linda Chase guide you in every step to learn the fundamentals and basic moves that create this most sultry dance. Call 610-272-2921.
• 8:15 p.m. ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS AND DANCING: Holy Savior Club, 436 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA. Learn the basics of the most passionate dance known to man: Argentine Tango! Master instructor and performer Andrew Conway with Linda Chase guide you in every step to learn the fundamentals and basic moves that create this most sultry dance. Call 610-272-2921.

THURSDAY-MONDAY, FEB. 7, JUNE 23, 2008

• CHEERLEADING CAMPS: Cheer Tech, Laurel Springs, NJ. Call 856-783-7611.
• PLATOON FITNESS PHILADELPHIA: Our daily outdoor fitness consists of structured, disciplined group exercises designed to give you a full workout: rain or shine. (Exercise is not weather dependent!). Inside, you won't find a lot of TVs, mirrors or weights at our facilities; instead expect to see people exercising using ropes hanging from the rafters, the staircase, giant tractor tires and Kettlebells at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Call 610-581-6161.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8, 2008

• 10:30 a.m. SOUL LINE DANCING LESSONS: Slim & Tone, 1224 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Voorhees, NJ. Get ready to dance yourself into good health. A great & fun way to build cardiovascular endurance, strengthen and tone your muscles to music. For all fitness levels. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).
• 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, every Friday night, all year round, Friday night fitness hike, where we try to work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne S.F. Be prepared to walk at an average of 4 MPH, 15 minutes per mile pace with few breaks. Bring water and wear well broken-in boots, shoes, or sneakers (sneakers are adequate in dry conditions). Socks are also important footgear, synthetics and wool being better at preventing blisters (avoid cotton socks). The first Friday of each month there is a dessert/dinner stop after the hike at a local restaurant. Meet at Brendan Byrne S.F. Campground, NJ. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 8-10, 2008

• SONESTOWN HIKE WEEKEND: Stay at Sonestown Inn to hike and/or cross-country ski. Stay Friday and Saturday nights at the Sonestown Country Inn (570-482-3000). Activities will be determined by group and by weather. Make your own reservations. Contact leader for information on rates and accommodations. Day trippers are welcome - please contact leader to let us know if you are joining us. Contact Carl Griffin at Leader Carl Griffin at 610-760-0479.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 2008

• 8:00 a.m. FUN 6.1 MILE RUN: Media Community Center, 3rd and Jackson Sts., Media, PA. Contact Bill McGurk at 610-291-9707.
• 8:00 a.m. KESWICK CYCLES RIDE: Class A, 40 miles, 20-22 mph cruising pace. Arrive by 7:45 a.m. for a prompt 8:00 departure. Return to shop no later than 10:30 a.m. 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.
• 9:00 a.m. FUN 5 MILE FUN: Harris Elementary School, Sharon & Bartram Aves., Collingdale, PA. Contact Bill McGurk at 610-291-9707.
• 9:00 a.m. FUN 5 MILE RUN: Ridley Creek State Park, Gate at Barren and Chapel Hill Roads, Media, PA. Contact Bill McGurk at 610-291-9707.
• 9:00 a.m. SCENIC ROADS, PARKS AND BIKE TRAILS: Leave White Clay Creek State Park, Carpenter Recreation Area (off Rt. 896, about 2 miles north of U of DE). I'm putting together a route of approximately 65 miles that will incorporate scenic roads, roads located in parks, and multi-use paths. Target pace is 14 mph over a mix of flat, rolling, and hilly terrain. Bring money for a food or meal stop. Contact Ride Leader: Jeff Butcher at 302-737-3660.
• 9:00 a.m. DOUG'S HOOP-T-DO-BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Bring out the hoop-t's – best hoop-t wins prize.! Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Jim Doug G. at 856-904-2547.
• 9:00 a.m. AHCS BIKE RIDE: 15+ miles, Class: All. Hill repeats in Aston area. If we luck into a nice warm day we can go further (and eliminate some hills). If too cold for ride we go right to Memories for breakfast (juror#6 will like that).Meet Dan and hopefully Deb at Planet Fitness in Aston (Rt 452&Mariannville Rd). Contact Dan Dillon at 610-494-4949.
• 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE FROM ACTS: 16-18 mph, 40-60+ miles. Start at ACTS, 375 Morris Road, 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 in Newark for 47 rolling to hilly miles at 15-16 mph, steady endurance pace, NOT a race pace. The average speed (15-16 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!!! Please bring signed waiver with you 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. NOTE: This time of year the overall average is slower so expect a 3-hour ride (leave at 9:00 a.m. back in the parking lot at noon). We occasionally cut the distance by a few miles but usually don't decide until we get rolling.
• 9:30 a.m. SOMEWHERE BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 30-45 Miles. Start at Cold Spring Elementary School, 4150 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA. February's "somewhere" ride. Winter rules (details dictated by weather conditions); scenic roads; indoor food stop; no hammering; no one dropped. Ride cancelled if weather is poor, road conditions are risky, or temperature is below 15 degrees at 8:30. Ride starts promptly. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 10:00 a.m. PENNYPACK AND LORIMER PARKS HIKE: 5 or 10 miles, moderate 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: Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012 and Paul Foged at 732-988-5273.
• 10:15 a.m. CU AT SELENA BIKE RIDE: 20-26 miles, Class: C. Start at Selene Whole Foods Co-op, 305 West State St., Media, PA. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the hills & valleys to Ridley Creek State Park & beyond. Free refreshments afterward inside the Co-op. Free parking in a lot just west of the store. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.
• 3:30 p.m. 2nd ANNUAL FEEL THE LOVE 5K: Scoring for this race will consist of the combination of a couple's final times. The two people making up the couple must run the course in opposite directions making this a MOTIVATIONAL and UNIQUE race! See how your partner is doing as you pass them at the halfway mark! Safe in the suburbs of Bryn Mawr, PA, this race promises to be a great time!!! Contact Shawn Cavanaugh at 610-527-5510.
• 7:00 p.m. COUNTRY DANCING: Ken and Debbie Gaskill of Country Fun teach both line and couples dancing at Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May, NJ. Call 609-884-9565.
• 7:00 p.m. BENEFIT SQUARE DANCE: For the Selene Whole Foods Coop, Media Friend's Meeting, 125 West 3rd Street, Media, PA. Call 610-566-1137.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Battle at the Boardwalk Nationals, Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Call 888-737-2221.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Cardinal Dougherty Cheerleading Competition, Cardinal Dougherty High School, Philadelphia. Call 215-768-4072.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Temple University Cherry Cheer Challenge, Temple University Hall, Philadelphia. Contact Carla Corrado at 609-617-5066.
• FENCING: Philadelphia Geezer/Munchkin Doubles, Fencing Academy of Philadelphia, 3519 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia. Call 215-382-0293.
• INDOOR REGATTA: Main Line Slide (Satellite Regatta of the Crash-B), Jake Nevin Fieldhouse,Villanova, PA. Contact Jack St Clair at 215-402-0230.

SUNDAY, FEB. 10, 2008

• 7:30 a.m./9:00 a.m. FUN RUN: Earlier run: 7.5-mile; Later run: 4-mile; 5-mile; 7-mile; And the original joggers course: 2.3-mile, Springfield Library, 70 Powell Road, Springfield, PA. Contact Bill McGurk at 610-291-9707.
• 8:00 a.m. BATTERY PARK BIKE RIDE: Join me at Performance Bicycles (1267 New Churchman's Road, Newark) for about 40 miles at 14-16 mph (parking lot to parking lot) to Battery Park and back. Route is mostly flat with some hills. There are no stops so bring a water bottle and snack. Call if weather is questionable. Contact Ride Leader: Jeff Brunell at 302-276-3493.
• 8:30 a.m. ROTATING LEADER BIKE RIDE: Class A, 50-55 miles, 18-22 mph cruising pace. The leader will vary depending on who is available, but there will be a ride (weather permitting). Leader will pick route; the group will decide the pace. Fast paceline riding, breakaways for the hammerheads, one rest stop. Meet at Cherry Hill East H.S., Kresson Road, NJ. Contact Leader: Tony M. at 609-828-0268.
• 9:00 a.m. ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 35 miles, Class: C+. Meet at Drexel Hill Cyclery, Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill. Regular Bob Martin Art Museum loop. Very good chance Bob M. will join us. Bring $ for snack. Contact Dan Dillon at 610-494-4949.
• 9:00 a.m. LAKE OSWEGO TO SPRING HILL, 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 the Camden Transportation Center and stops at the Marlton Circle. Schedule can be gotten off the NJ Transit internet site ­ www.njtransit.com) or meet at Oswego Lake parking 3.1 miles NE of Rt. 563 from Jenkins (left turnoff is 8.4 miles S of Rt. 532 in Chatsworth, between Pine Barrens Canoes & Mick's Canoes. Starting from Lake Oswego we will take sand roads, fire cuts and trails to the Spring Hill ridge for some high up views of the Pinelands. Maps: Oswego Lake, NJ & Woodmansie, NJ topos. About 10 miles. Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 9:30 a.m. EENEY-MEENIE HALF MARATHON: Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA. Contact Phil Miele at 215-752-8066.
• 10:00 a.m. WHATEVER WHEREVER BIKE RIDE: 40 miles, Class: B-. Start and end at the Wayne Train Station. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 10:00 a.m. DON'S ADVENTURE BIKE RIDE: Class C, 25-35 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. BJ is temporarily pre-occupied, so Don takes up the slack. Meet at Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Contact Leader: Don V. at 856-235-2457.
• 10:30 a.m. LAKE OSWEGO TO SPRING HILL HIKE: About 10 miles. Easy to moderate pace. Starting from Lake Oswego we will take sand roads, fire cuts and trails to the Spring Hill ridge for some high up views of the Pinelands. Meet at Oswego Lake parking 3.1 miles NE of Rt. 563 from Jenkins (left turnoff is 8.4 miles S of Rt. 532 in Chatsworth, between Pine Barrens Canoes & Mick's Canoes). Contact Leader: Milt Cannan at 856-983-9076.
• 11:00 a.m. LGNC HIKE: Hike Distance: 5-6 miles. Loop hike that will include a newly opened section of the D&L trail. Hike from Osprey House on the L&N trail, across the three ponds trail and return to Osprey House on the newly opened section of the D&L trail. The D&L trail is bulldozed but not groomed so we can expect muddy and wet areas. Please wear sturdy shoes. Bring water and snacks.Weather and trail conditions will be considered. Meet at Osprey House. Contact Leader: Jim Gabovitz at 610-262-3578.
• 12:45 p.m. AARON'S TRAINING BIKE RIDE: The ride leaves from Paper Mill Park at the corner of Paper Mill and Polly Drummond Hill Roads. Ride distance will be 35-45 miles (plus or minus 5) with an average speed of 16-18 mph depending on terrain. This training ride is for those wishing to maintain what they developed over the past year. If in doubt about the weather please call the Ride Leader Aaron Chen at 302-731-1456. We will not start if it is raining.
• 1:00 p.m. I'VE GOT STUFF TO DO ON SUNDAY MORNINGS BIKE RIDE: Leave Valley Garden Park for a 12-13 mph 25-35 mile moderately hilly ride in DE's and PA's chateau country. Ride series, which will continue each Sunday at 1:00 pm through April, will attempt to choose a different route each week. No ride if severe weather or hazardous conditions. Just plain cold is no excuse. No ride if heat index greater than 100 degrees. Usual basic cycling competency required. Contact Ride Leader: Pieter Jongebreur at 302-530-0666. (Phone will be off on Sundays 10:15 am -12:15 pm.)
• 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleysville, PA. Thermometer stuck in the 20's (or below) this AM? Let's ride in the afternoon. Rolling terrain with a few hills (to keep us warm). No one dropped. No food stop, so bring what you need. Any stuff coming out of the sky, excessive wind, or temps below 30 degrees cancels ride, as well as poor road conditions from previous ice or snow. Call day of ride, if unsure about weather/road conditions (but not between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Ultimate Cheer Blast Off, The Kennedy Center, Willingboro, NJ. Call 609-877-8002.
• FENCING: Philadelphia Epee Team, Fencing Academy of Philadelphia, 3519 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia. Call 215-382-0293.
• REGATTA: Center City Slam, Drexel University, Philadelphia. Contact Paul Savell at 215-895-2030.

MONDAY, FEB. 11, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. BROAD STREET 10 MILER CLASS: A 12 week Group Running Program by ForeRunner Fitness, Central Park, Doylestown, PA. Call 215-348-1509.
• 10:00 a.m. PAKIM POND HIKE: 6 miles moderate pace. We'll hike along the Batona Trail to Pakim Pond, returning by the Cranberry Trail. Bring lunch to eat after hike. Meet at Brendan Byrne Ranger Station. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leader: Janet Horton at 856-461-5771.
• 6:30 p.m. FUN 3.2 MILE RUN: Ridley Area YMCA, 900 South Avenue, Secane, PA. Contact Bill McGurk at 610-291-9707.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. BROAD STREET 10 MILER CLASS: A 12 week Group Running Program by ForeRunner Fitness, Central Park, Doylestown, PA. Call 215-348-1509.
• 3:30 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDES: 13-14 mph, 15-30 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. Continue riding through the winter at Kemper Park. Please note new start time. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:30 p.m. FUN RUN: Earlier run: 7.5-mile; Later run: 4-mile; 5-mile; 7-mile; And the original joggers course: 2.3-mile, Springfield Library, 70 Powell Road, Springfield, PA.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 2008

• 10:00 a.m. SHANE BRANCH HIKE: 6-8 mile, moderate pace. Meet at FRIENDSHIP A pretty deep woods hike with old bogs and cedar swamps, could be really nice if it snows. Bring lunch and beverage. Contact Leaders: Pat Burton at 856-767-8064 and Christine Denneler at 856-461-5379.
• Noon "HEART HEALTHY WEDNESDAY": Come have your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checked. Registration required at Einstein Center One, Conference Room 148, 9880 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia. Call 1-800-EINSTEIN.
• 6:30 p.m. FUN RUN: 5.5-mile; 4.3-mile; 4.57-mile; 3.2- mile, Swarthmore Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, Harvard Ave., near Rt. 320, Swarthmore, PA. Contact Bill McGurk at 610-291-9707.