THURSDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 3-6, 2008

• NSA-16U SPRING FEVER WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER: This is a youth fastpitch tournament, Class A/B in Patriots Park, Allentown, PA. Contact Vern Pulley at 215-453-9192.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 3-MAY 10, 2008

• COUGAR CHALLENGE 16/17 MIXED SOCCER: Lehigh County Community College, Schnecksville, PA. Call 609-272-1800.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 3-MAY 18, 2008

NEWARK YOUTH LACROSSE CLUB-GIRLS SPRING 2008 SEASON: 1-8 Grades, Newark Youth Lacrosse Club, 11 Morning Glen Lane, Newark, DE. Call 302-737-9087.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 3-JUNE 1, 2008

• SOFTBALL CAMPS FOR GIRLS, AGE 9-14: The Phillies Baseball Academy is proud to bring you Softball Camp designed exclusively for girls, ages 9-14! Softball Camp offers topnotch instruction from our highly experienced and dedicated staff. Campers develop their knowledge of the game, achieve a new level of play, and boost self confidence-a combination that ensures a fun-filled week! Each day includes fundamental skill instruction, drills, individual position work, and game play. For more info go to 610-520-3400.
• SMM CYO 2008 GIRLS TRACK: Media, PA. Open to Girls Grades 4-8. Contact Coach Judy Putsch at 610-565-2085.
• SMM CYO 2008 GIRLS LACROSSE: Media, PA. Open to Girls Grades 6-7-8. Coach Judy Putsch at 610-565-2085.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 3-JUNE 20, 2008

• MANSFIELD NJ-RECREATION BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Mansfield/Northern Burlington, Mansfield, NJ. Call 609-234-7099.

THURSDAY-MONDAY, APRIL 3-JUNE 30, 2008

• GREAT VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING 2008: Girls T-Ball/Rookie; Girls Minor/Major; Girls Junior and Above, Great Valley Little League, King Road, Malvern, PA. Call 610-296-9250.
• LENAPE VALLEY SPRING SOFTBALL 2008: Lenape Valley Wildcats Softball is a recreational league for girls between 4 and 18 years old, who live in the Chalfont-New Britain-Doylestown area. Our emphasis is on instruction and keeping the "fun" in fundamentals while giving players the skills needed to advance to the next level, Softball Fields Various locations, New Britain, PA. Contact John Walsh at 215-997-2824.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 3- 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-THURSDAY, APRIL 3-JUNE 12, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. FIRST STRIDES-SAND ISLAND 2008-BEGINNER WALKING & RUNNING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN: Do you sometimes imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or a 5-K race? This gradual 12-week program will help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking, jogging or running at a pace that's right for you. Weekly workshops include a group walk/run and discussion of various topics: buying proper walk/run shoes, training principles, injury prevention, motivation, nutrition and much more. Come dressed for activity. Women from 12 to 112. Bring your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers and friends. Participants are expected to have the permission of their doctor, Sand Island, Bethlehem, PA. Call 484-767-5289.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 3-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, APRIL 3- 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.
• 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.

THURSDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 3-JULY 1, 2008

• WWAA SOFTBALL FOR 2008: Warrington Warwick Athletic Association Softball offers opportunities for girls ages 5-14 to play in our recreational program. The league is Little League affiliated and consists of 4 divisions. They are: instructional at ages 5 & 6 & 7, low-minors age 8, minors at ages 9 & 10, majors ages 11 & 12 & 13 in Barness Fields, Bristol Road, Warrington, PA. Call 215-343-5675.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 3-JULY 31, 2008

• PLUMSTEAD BASEBALL & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: 12 & Under, Plumstead Baseball Association, PO Box 473, Plumsteadville, PA. Call 215-766-9259.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 3-AUGUST 1, 2008

• LBGC BASEBALL & SOFTBALL 2008: The Lansdowne Boys & Girls Club (LBGC) would like to welcome all boys and girls that are eligible to our baseball and softbal programs. Our club has affiliations with Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball. The LBGC strives to provide an exciting and fun program and we would like to give more children the opportunity to experience the enjoyment of baseball and softball. The LBGC new affiliation with Cal Ripken Baseball will be geared towards children between the ages of 7 & 12 and its affiliation with Babe Ruth Softball will be for girls between the ages of 7 & 18. We also offer tee ball for 5 & 6 year old boys and girls and baseball (intramural & travel league) for boys between 13 & 18 years old, Ardmore Avenue, School Berkley Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Call 610-623-8031.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

• 3:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Saint's Joseph's plays Saint Louis at Saint's Joseph's Athletic Softball Field, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1734.
• 4:30 p.m. A RUN TO REMEMBER: Thornbury Park, Glen Mills and Thornton Roads, Thornton, PA. Contacts 610-459-3512 or 610-918-1032.
• 7:00 p.m. 8th ANNIVERSARY GALA DANCE: Hooray for Hollywood at the Grand Versailles, Ballroom, Quality Courts Hotel in Maple Shade, NJ. Contact Carmella at 609-518-3511 or Terrie at 856-429-9154.
• 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008

• 6:00 a.m. GLENN GARDNER SPRING BIKE CLASSIC: Hell Ride, 35 miles, 4370+ vertical ft. climbing. (T.R.M.A. Categorized 1). Journey to the shrine and be sacrificed on the steepest paved roads in New Jersey. Course is well marked with tombstones. Meet at Lenape High School for carpool to Glenn Gardner, NJ. Triples and compact Cheaters are band. Make no mistake, the after ride entertainment will include plenty of bully-like intimidation, girly name calling, and of course, the usual bragging by “you know who”? Contact Ride Leader: Lance Roman at 609-410-4211.
• 8:00 a.m. BRAVE THE RACE: Half Marathon - gently rolling, some hills, scenic, some cross country; 5K - cross country, gently rolling; 1 mile - flat, fast, straight, Octorara High School, 228 Highland Road, Atglen, PA. Call 610-620-3427.
• 8:00 a.m. KESWICK CYCLES BIKE 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.
• 8:30 a.m. DREAMER'S WAY TO NORTHBROOK BIKE RIDE: 55 miles, Class: C+. We'll ride to Northbrook and keep our fingers crossed it's open. If not, we'll stop somewhere else. Expect lots of hills. Meet in Aston at Planet Fitness, Pennell (Route 452) & Marionville Roads. Contact Debbie Chaga at 610-494-3033.
• 9:00 a.m. TYLER ARBORETUM 10K TRAIL RACE: Wheel measured 6.2 miles. Narrow and wide hiking trails with rolling and climbing hills. Four creek crossings. One water station you will enjoy twice on your run. Trail will be marked with bio-caulk arrows on the ground, ribbons on trees and posts, and arrow signs and course marshalls where needed starting at the Tyler Starts Chris Earley at 610-459-2764.
• 9:00 a.m. 5th ANNUAL COLLEGEVILLE 5K RUN AROUND: Fast course, wheel, measured, 5k course through the beautiful Perkiomen Valley School, Collegeville, PA campus and the surrounding community. Contact Melissa Burg at 610-766-0518.
• 9:00 a.m. 2008 ARCHMERE ACADEMY 5K RUN: Archmere Academy campus and surrounding streets. Contact Kathy Ferro at 302-668-4309.
• 9:00 a.m. ROBOT 5K RUN: Overlook Pavilion, Wilmington Riverfront, Located behind AAA Building, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-6400.
• 9:00 a.m. KUTZTOWN'S FOOL'S RUN: Kutztown University, Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, PA. Call 610-683-3157.
• 9:00 a.m. CONNIE DIETRICH 5K RUN: Wilimington Christian School, 825 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE. Call 302-654-6400.
• 9:00 a.m. FOOL'S RUN 10M/5K: College Blvd. in front of the Kutztown Fairgrounds and Kutztown Univerosty, PA. Call 610-683-3157.
• 9:30 a.m. GROVELAND GREAT GRIZZLY 5K RACE: Fire Company, Stump Road, Bucks County, Plumsteadville, PA. Call 215-766-7986.
• 9:30 a.m. BARB'S BIKE RIDE: Class C, 32 miles routemap, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Laurel Acres Park, Church Street, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Stop at Smithville Bakery. Contact Substitute Leader: Maggie H. at 609-518-8906.
• 10:00 a.m. RUN FOR EDUCATION 5K: Marlton Park, 123 Marlton Road, Pilesgrove, NJ. Call 856-769-4030.
• 10:00 a.m. 7th ANNUAL POTTSTOWN YMCA SPRING FORWARD 5K: Pottstown, PA. Contact Joel Allen at 610-369-9569.
• 10:00 a.m. SILVER LAKE 5K RUN: Silver Lake Park, Washington Street, Dover, DE. Call 302-674-3213.
• 10:00 a.m. 15th ANNUAL RACC 5K RUN: Reading, PA. Contact Ron Horn at 610-779-2668.
• 10:00 a.m. CU AT CELENE BIKE RIDE: 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 the Co-op. Free parking in lot just west of Co-op. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.
• 10:00 a.m. BREAKFAST AT BRUNOS BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 40+. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. We'll go to Chestnut Hill and have a muffin and coffee at Bruno's on Northwestern Avenue. From there we'll head down to the river and ride the trail to Oaks before heading back via Evansburg Park and the back roads of Skippack. No one left behind. Rain Cancels. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 10:00 a.m. BEGINNERS AND NEW MEMBERS HIKE: 4-5 miles, easy pace. An introductory easy hike to get you started, if already a member, or for anyone wanting to get outdoors but is not familiar with places to walk or hike. We'll hike along Batsto Lake and if we are lucky we'll see an early spring flower, trailing arbutus, along the way. Bring lunch, beverage for after hike lunch at the picnic tables. Meet at Batsto Village parking, Off Rt. 542, between Hammonton and Green Bank, NJ. Contact Leaders: Joseph Trujillo at 856-468-4849 or Christine Denneler at 856-461-5379.
• Noon WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Delaware plays Drexel at Delaware Softball Diamond, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• Noon WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Saint's Joseph's plays Saint Louis at Saint's Joseph's Athletic Softball Field, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1734.
• Noon WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Villanova plays Louisville at the Wildcat Athletic Softball Field, Villanova, PA. Call 610-519-4138.
• 3:00 a.m. ENGLISH COUNTRY WORKSHOP & DANCE: Summit Church, Greene & Westview Streets, Philadelphia. Call 215-836-0426, 856-858-3385.
• KUTZTOWN KLASSIC 13 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA. Contact Timothy Hartranft at 610-683-8131.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: ECC's The Return, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. Call 1-866-522-4337.
• ROWING: Cooper River Sprints II, Cooper River. HS. Contact Andy Salisbury at 609-693-7532.
• BALDPATE MOUNTAIN HIKE: 8 miles, moderate pace. Located about two miles from Washington Crossing NJ. This is the highest point in Mercer County. Bring lunch to eat on the trail. INDIVIDUAL registration for this hike is required. E Mail preferred. Time and directions will be supplied. Contact Leaders: Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012 or Paul Foged at 732-988-5273.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 5 & 6, 2008

• BEST OF THE BEST NSA SOFTBALL QUALIFIER : The tournament is open to the age groups of 10U, 12U, and 14U, Youth Fastpitch tournament, Deptford Softball complex in Deptford, NJ. Contact Steve Lee at 856-952-9644.
• SPRING FEVER 12U SOTFBALL TOURAMENT: Patriots Park Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA. Call 859-887-4114.
• Paddle with the tide on the COHANSEY RIVER! Enjoy a paddle down the tidal Cohansey River while we watch for eagles, osprey, great blue herons and other water birds! Then enjoy dinner at a restaurant on the river after the trip. This is a 16-mile trip (no fooling!) from Bridgeton to Greenwich. The Cohansey is a very large, wide river with a swift current and rapidly changing winds. Due to the need to maintain a fast pace, so that we don't run out of water before we reach our destination, all kayaks must be 12-feet in length or longer. Paddlers must be able to remain in their kayaks for long periods of time. There are only 2 possible stops on the route. Bring your lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water. Contact leader at least 2 days before trip date to confirm trip, participation and meeting place and time. Contact Leader: Dawn P-D at 856-453-1007.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008

• 8:00 a.m. COOPER RIVER AND ADJOINING PARKS HIKE: 6 miles, brisk pace. A “get-it-over-early” loop hike plus an option to have brunch with us afterwards at a nearby Old Country Buffet. Meet at the National Guard Armory parking lot at Park Ave. and Grove St. in Cherry Hill. This meeting place is one block from the intersection of Rt. 70 and Haddonfield Road/Grove St. This intersection is at the corner of the old Garden State racetrack and has a sign for Chili's Bar and Grill. Contact Leaders: Barb & Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012.
• 8:15 a.m. ROARING CREEK HIKE: Depart from Germantown and Rex Avenues, Philadelphia. Hiking in recently donated private land from the Roaring Creek Water Co. to PA. State Forest Land. Experience a 12-14 mile hike along an old miners trail nestled in between continuous mountain chains. Moderate hiking conditions. Contact Leaders: Mike Hughes at 215-657-1058.
• 8:30 a.m. 7th ANNUAL IRISH MEMORIAL 5K RUN: 5K Run. Gather at the Irish Memorial at Front & Chestnut Streets, and run through the streets of Old City Philadelphia, including some of the beautiful Philadelphia historic district and Penn's Landing, and back to the majestically landscaped site of the Irish Memorial. Enjoy a fast, flat, and scenic course while supporting the beautification and maintenance of the spectacular memorial by renowned sculptor Glenna Goodacre, Philadelphia's tribute to the Great Hunger. The Irish Memorial is a symbol and record for generations of children of An Gora Mor, the hunger that devastated Ireland in the mid-19th century. Installed in 2003, the memorial is one of Philadelphia's and the nation's most treasured cultural destinations. The Memorial speaks to the profound importance of the role of all immigrants in building America – this Nation of Immigrants. The site of Irish Memorial is Front & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. Contact Jane Stojak at 215-760-0230.
• 8:30 a.m. RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK TRAILS: Depart 69th Street, Philadelphia, or at the bottom of Chapel Hill Road at 9:00 AM. 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. Bring lunch and something to drink. 9 miles. Contact Leader: Ed Schellhase at 610-356-5927.
• 8:30 a.m. ROTATING LEADER BIKE RIDE: 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). Return to the flatlands after the hills of yesterday. 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. 3rd ANNUAL DAVID'S 5K RUN: Wilson Farm Park, (Chesterbrook), PA. Contact Christine Shindler at 610-642-0604.
• 9:00 a.m. APRIL FOOL'S 5K RUN FOR KIDS: Tamarac Beach, Tallowood Drive, Medford, NJ. Contact Marilyn Charles at 609-953-5890.
• 9:00 a.m. TRIMAX MEDIA MUD RUN: The trails at Ridley Creek are as scenic as they are challenging. Don't get caught enjoying the view. The twisty single track and heart-thumping climbs might catch you off guard. Throughout the course runners will pick their way through rooty, rocky technical sections, slosh through mud, traverse planks crossing a dried creek bed, pound some pavement on short road sections, and cruise across areas of flat single track. This up and down roller coaster ride of a loop will burn your quads and test your lungs as you wind your way through one of the best trail systems in PA. Has something for everyone. Each of these 3 great races is tough enough to challenge the elite runners, but still manageable so that the casual striders can enjoy a nice jog along with a fun and competitive atmosphere, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, PA. Call 610-780-8034.
• 9:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE TO WESTTOWN & VICINITY: 35-40 miles, Class: C+/B-. Meet at Rose Tree Park for a ride toward Westtown. Exact route and hilliness will depend on the mood of the ride leader and the energy of the pack. Contact Adam Levine at 610-891-0780.
• 9:00 a.m. TAX SEASON-WINTER BIKE RIDING-NUMBER EIGHT: 13-15 mph, 40 to 50 miles +/-. Start at Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA. Let's hope there are no April showers to spoil the day for riding. Montgomery or Bucks county, indoor rest stop, some hills, regroup as needed, no one dropped. Wet roads or rain cancels (it can't snow in April), call if unsure if ride is on. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.
• 9:00 a.m. LOOP HIKE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL: PA Section 1, Round Trip Road Miles: 38; Hike Distance: 9.6 miles. We'll hike scenic trails at a moderate pace from the Delaware Water Gap Village up along the mountain rim to Mt. Minsi and beyond to Totts Gap where we'll have lunch and return. There will be a gradual 1,150 foot ascent during the initial 2.7 miles. Wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks and camera. No Pets. Rain cancels. Meet at McDonalds in Wind Gap, PA. Contact Leader: John Hubka at 570-722-2520.
• 9:30 a.m. RACE FOR CHASE 5K: Widener University, Wellness Center, 17th and Melrose Avenue, Chester, PA. Call 610-499-1322.
• 10:00 a.m. SALLIES BLUE GOLD RUN 5K: Salesianum School, 1801 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-2495.
• 10:00 a.m. RACC 5K RUN: Reading Area Community College, 10 South 2 Second Street, Reading, PA. Call 610-484-9949.
• 10:00 a.m. DON'S BIKE ADVENTURE: Class C, 25-35 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. New routes ride. Meet at Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Contact Leader: Don V. at 856-235-2457.
• 10:00 a.m. FIGURE 8 BIKE RIDE: Class D, 9 or 18 miles, 9-12 mph cruising pace. Start the season with an easy 9-mile ride, then a different 9-mile loop for those who want more, Lumberton Municipal Building, 35 Municipal Drive, NJ. Contact Leader: Maggie H. at 609-518-8906.
• 10:00 a.m. MAURICE RIVER PADDLE: Meet at the Super Wawa on Delsea Drive – Malaga 5 Points. A trip for experienced paddlers on this river, expect surprise conditions. Pack Lunch. Contact Leader: Vicki S. at 856-256-9568.
• 10:00 a.m. RALPH STOVER PARK HIKE: 8 miles, moderate pace. Hike the high cliffs at Ralph Stover park along the Tohicken Creek. We may see whitewater kayaks and technical climbers. Meet at Visitors parking at Washington Crossing State Park on the PA side. Contact Leaders: Dave and Julie Hegelein at 856-235-8792.
• 10:00 a.m. SOUTH WISSAHICKON VALLEY HIKE: 5 or 8 miles, moderate pace. Come explore one of the most awesome urban wilderness areas in the country, along with historic Rittenhousetown, and the Hermits and Gorgas Lane Caves. Rugged terrain. Sturdy shoes required. Wimp-out at 5 miles. NO RESTROOMS. Lunch at Lovers Leap (No jumping please!). Bring lunch, beverage. Meet before 10:00 a.m. in front of Crate & Barrel, Cherry Hill Mall [the flagpole is gone], for car pooling; or by 10:45 a.m. at Henry Ave and Walnut Lane parking area. Contact Leader: Rich Kranz at 856-234-9474.
• Noon WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Delaware plays Drexel at Delaware Softball Diamond, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• Noon WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Temple plays Saint Louis at Ambler Sotfabll Field, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-8742.
• Noon WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Villanova plays USF at the Wildcat Athletic Softball Field, Villanova, PA. Call 610-519-4138.
• 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLIMBING BIKE RIDE: 12-14 mph, 25 - 35 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenues, Harleysville, PA. The hills are alive...with the sound of... cyclists (#%*0!@, shifters shifting, chains groaning, heavy breathing). No monster hills, but we will do some climbing to prepare for the rolling rides of April. No one dropped. Our breaks will be at the top of the hills,as you wait for me. Rain/snow/temps < 30/wind >15 mph cancels ride. Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.
• 3:00 p.m. 3rd ANNUAL KEVIN CAIN MAKE MY DAY 5K: Annunciation BVM Parish Hall, 421 Brookline Boulevard, Havertown, PA. Contact Matt Hayes at 610-789-1722.
• ROWING: 3rd Manny Flick, Horvat Series for High Schools on Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. 614-360-2922.

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008

• 10:00 a.m. BYRNE STATE FOREST: 5 miles easy to moderate pace. This is a new hike for us. We will hike from Bryne Office Headquarters to Batona Trail, then along the Blue Trail and return to the headquarters. Meet at Byrne Headquarters Parking Lot. Bad Weather Cancels. Contact Leaders: Norm Lucas at 609-654-5893 and Bill Schmitt at 856-787-1838.
• 6:00 p.m. MULTI-LEVEL BIKE RIDE ON THE MAIN LINE: 8-18 mph, 5 miles to 40 miles. Start Church of the Saviour, 651 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA. Come join the largest and friendliest evening ride group on the Main Line. Multi-level rides meet 5:30 p.m. and leave 6:00 p.m. sharp every Monday (except on holidays). We meet in the rear parking lot of COS adjacent to the gym (Bld. F). Large, clean, bathrooms and water are available inside the gym area. Ride categories include: beginner, D, C, B-, B, B+, A for road bikes plus "hybrid" and tandem ride groups. Contact Tom Madle at 215-233-2578.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008

• 10:00 a.m. Paddle Egg Harbor RIVER, Penny Pot to Weymouth Furnace: Meet at Penny Pot or arrive early for breakfast At Harley Dawn at 9:00 a.m., No rentals on this trip, Call or e-mail to confirm, Tim Jowett at 856-464-2136.
• 10:00 a.m. TUESDAY AM LANSDALE BIKE RIDE: 13-15 mph, 20-30 miles. Start at White Road Park, White Road, Lansdale, PA. No running out of daylight on my rides! Will start out a bit slower for those who have not been riding in the cold season. No one dropped. Rolling terrain, with an occasional hill. Must be back before 12:30 PM. Rain/snow, temps below 30 degrees cancels ride. If rained out, we ride Wednesday. Meet at the flagpole. Contact Monica Coleman at 610-547-1430.
• 3:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Drexel plays Saint Joseph's at Drexel Field, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.
• 3:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: La Salle plays Towson at Good Shepherd Field, Philadelphia. Call 215-951-1516.
• 6:00 p.m. VOCABULARY BIKE RIDE: 15+/- miles, Class: C-/C. Meet at the 320 Produce parking lot, Chester Road & Park Lane Road, for ride thru Swarthmore, Wallingford, Ridley Twp & surrounding area. We wait for all riders. Contact Betsy French at 610-544-8253.
• 6:00 p.m. NPHS TUESDAY NIGHTS BIKE RIDE: 15-16 mph, 25-30 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. Weekly Tues night rides from NPHS leave promptly at 6 PM, travel over light traffic roads, explore new areas, and enjoy many favorites as well. Contact Jay Sitkin at 215-362-8591.
• 6:00 p.m. NPHS TUESDAY NIGHTS BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 20 to 30 miles. Start at North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA. Enjoy lightly traveled roads, rolling hills and quaint farm country every Tuesday night, riding from NPHS. Rain or temperatures below 50 degrees cancel the ride. Contact Kathleen at 215-368-2043.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008

• 10:00 a.m. DOC'S BIKE RIDE: 35-50 miles, Class: B-. Various routes from Swarthmore. Leaves from 320 Market parking lot. Probably a lunch stop. Temperatures below 45 degrees F will cancel ride. Contact Larry Green at 610-544-5799.
• 10:00 a.m. TITUSVILLE & WASHINGTON CROSSING S.P. HIKE: 6-7 miles, moderate pace. Along Delaware River and D&R Canal through an interesting town with many original mid-1800s Bring lunch, in covered pavilion. From S.J. take I-295 N to I-95 S; follow to last exit in N.J. (Rt. 29). Proceed N to jct. with Rt. 546. Turn left, go short distance and then turn right into parking lot. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Heinz Knaupp at 609-801-1168 or Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 10:00 a.m. LUNCH IN HADDONFIELD: 8 miles, brisk pace. A loop hike with a stop at a pizza pie restaurant for lunch. Meet at the National Guard Armory parking lot at Park Ave. and Grove St. in Cherry Hill. This meeting place is one block from the intersection of Rt. 70 and Haddonfield Road/Grove St. This intersection is at the corner of the old Garden State racetrack Contact Leaders: Barb & Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012.
• 3:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Temple plays Penn at Ambler Sotfabll Field, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-8742.
• 5:30 p.m. EARLY START SUMMER BIKE RIDE SEASON: 15-16 mph, 20-25 miles. Start at Indian Valley Middle School, Maple & Gruber Avenue, Harleysville, PA. Will ride North to avoid traffic which involves hills. Trying to get in shape for season. Hopefully speed is not too optimistic for leader. Precipitation cancels.contact if unsure. Contact Joe Phelps at 215-723-5007.
• 6:00 p.m. ROSE TREE PARK N BIKE RIDE: 10-15 miles, Class: C. It's Spring! Time to get out and ride! Meet me at Rose Tree Park, Rt. 252 near Media, PA, for an easy ride through Ridley Creek State Park and the surrounding area. We'll stick to the advertised pace, and the group will stop and wait for stragglers. Contact Dom Zuppo at 484-483-7456.