CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Venture
Outdoors Activities
For more
information on any of our activities visit
www.ventureoutdoors.org.
Every Tuesday!
Tyke Hike
Schenley Park Café
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$4.00 members and non-members
Every Wednesday through October!
Wednesday Wake-up Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown
6:15 AM - 7:30 AM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member
TriAnglers
North Shore, Riverfront Park
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$5.00 for the season
Monday, October 22
Beginner Paddles
Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member
Friday, October 26
Werewolf Paddle
Kayak Pittsburgh - Downtown
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
$25.00 member, $45.00 non-member
Saturday, October 27
Witch's Brew Tasting Hike
Greentree
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member
Hiking the PATH
Three Rivers Rowing, Millvale
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$160.00 member, $210.00 non-member
Saturday Afternoon Hike in the Woods
Raccoon Creek State Park
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$5.00 member, $10.00 non-member
Sunday, October 28
Halloween Haunted Bike Ride
(See Activity Spotlight)
Apple Pie Hike
Frick Park
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$12.00 member, $20.00 non-member
Family Fishing Derby
Highland Park
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE
Saturday, November 3
Box O' Wine Hike
(See Activity Spotlight)
Adventure Bike Tours
Montour Trail, Carnegie
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$18.00 member, $30.00 non-member
Hiking the PATH
Three Rivers Rowing, Millvale
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$160.00 member, $210.00 non-member
Sunday, November 4
Historic Homestead & Homestyle Cookling
Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$25.00 member, $40.00 non-member
Leave No Trace - Trainer Course
(See Activity Spotlight)
Other Area Activities
To contribute an event, e-mail
Lou.
Every Wednesday!
Beginner Skate Start/Stop Clinic
Liberty School
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Three Rivers In-Line Club
Wednesday Walks
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
9:00 AM
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Wednesday, October 24
Ramblers Hike
White Oak Park
10:00 AM -
Ramblers
Saturday, October 27
Fall 2007 Teacher Workshops
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$10.00 non-member
Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP)
Sunday, October 28
Hike - Baker Trail
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Wednesday, October 31
Ramblers Hike
Turtle Creek
10:00 AM -
Ramblers
Saturday, November 3
Fall 2007 Teacher Workshops
Crooked Creek Env. Center
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$10.00 non-member
Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP)
Sunday, November 4
Orienteering Meet with instruction
Pine Ridge Park, Blairsville
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$5.00
Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club
Hike - Tomlinson Run State Park
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - Mountain Streams Area
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group
Hike - North Park
9:00 AM - Late afternoon
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group |
In this issue:
1.
Venture Outdoors Isn't
Afraid of the Dark
2. Venture
Outdoors Activity Spotlight
3. Citizen's Bank Helps VO Clean up North Shore
4. VO in the News
5. Outdoor Announcements
1. Venture Outdoors Isn't Afraid of the Dark
Getting outside will be
a frightening experience this season, as Venture Outdoors offers
an array of Halloween-themed programs.
Specialty Program - Witch's
Brew Tasting Hike
Venture Outdoors trip
leaders will take participants
on a spine-tingling hike, through a haunted cemetery. If
participants survive, they will be given samples of seasonal
brews and bloodcurdling treats at the trip leaders' residence.
This program will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 PM. to
9 PM. in Greentree.
The cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members.
Paddling - Werewolf Paddle
On a night like this
one, when the full moon sheds a dim glow on the river, one never
knows what sort of creatures could be lurking in the shadows.
During a paddle on Friday, Oct. 26, program participants may
just find out what creatures exist. The paddle begins with an
instruction at 5:45 PM followed by the excursion onto the
Allegheny River. The program runs until 8:30 PM at Downtown
Kayak Pittsburgh.
Cost is $25 for members and $45 for non-members.
Participants must be at least 12 years old to use a solo kayak.
Biking - Halloween Haunted
Bike Ride
This annual haunted bike
ride will tour areas of Pittsburgh at an easy-pace, stopping at
various haunted buildings to share some spooky local history.
Participants are encouraged to ride in costume, but please
refrain from garb that hangs near gears or restricts field of
vision. Helmets are required. Participants are asked to bring a
bike light if they have one, and bike rentals are available with
advanced notice. This program will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. along the Eliza Furnace Trail. Cost is $18
for members and $25 for non-members.
2. Venture Outdoors Activity Spotlight
Saturday, November 3rd
Box O' Wine Hike
Try a new twist on an old favorite! If you haven't checked them
out lately, a huge variety of wines now come in a box and still
maintain their crisp flavor. They are perfect for an outdoor
event. Join us for a 3-mile hike of stunning Riverview Park,
followed by some "square" beverages and scrumptious snacks.
Minimum Age 21.
Read about the "boxed wine appreciation society" at
post-gazette NOW.
Riverview Park
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$15.00 member, $25.00 non-member
Saturday, November 3rd
Fall Foliage Adventure Bike Tour
The
Montour Trail has bike trails through 12 townships in Allegheny
and Washington counties -- and provides the perfect setting to
see the region as the leaves turn from green to red, orange, and
gold. Expect a great tour of the Montour Trail with plenty of
interesting stops along the way. Bring a daypack, water and
snacks. 3 hours of easy pedaling, with stops along the way. Bike
rentals available through Venture Outdoors. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$18.00 member, $30.00 non-member
Sunday, November 4th
Leave No Trace - Trainer Course
This specially-formatted one-day course will teach you the seven
principles of the nationally-recognized Leave No Trace Outdoor
Ethics. We will hike about 5 miles while learning and teaching
each other about improving our wilderness ethics. This class is
perfect for Scout leaders and anybody who wants to learn how
they can limit their impact on the land. Register early; space
is limited. Upon completion, participants will be “certified” as
LNT Trainers.
Regional Environmental Education Center
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$10.00 member, $15.00 non-member
3. Citizen Bank Helps VO Clean Up North Shore
Venture Outdoors would like to thank Citizen's Bank and
Pittsburgh Cares
for helping VO clean up the North Shore's Riverfront Park.
On Tuesday, October 16th, seven Citizen's Bank volunteers joined
VO staff members in cleaning up graffiti, removing garbage, and
clearing out invasive plant species from Kayak Pittsburgh's boat
ramp. We are very thankful
for the hard work that they put in.
Click here for
info on how your organization can volunteer.
For Kayak Pittsburgh hours and locations, click
here.
4.
VO in the News
1.
Kayaks provide a new way to explore Pittsburgh
Austin American-Statesman - Austin, TX
October 21, 2007
2.
Pedal-Powered Candy Chasing: Halloween Bike Rides
Jaunted - The Pop Culture Travel Guide
October 18, 2007
3.
Venture Outdoors receives 10Best Best Award for Happy Hour
Kayaking
10Best.com - Trusted Advice for Travelers
5. Outdoor Announcements & Events
REI Hosts Garage Sale on October 27th at Pittsburgh location
REI
Pittsburgh, 412 S. 27th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Saturday, October 27th - doors open at 10:00 AM
The Garage sale
is a REI member’s feature, so while anybody may view the sale
one must be or become a member (one time $15 fee) to make a
purchase.
REI is an outdoor retail co-op
dedicated to inspiring, educating and offering high-quality
outdoor gear and clothing to its 2.8 million active members and
the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventures. Founded in
1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking
quality equipment, REI is committed to promoting environmental
stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through
volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions.
Contact
Peter Greninger at
(412) 488-9410 or
pgrenin@rei.com for more info.
AMERICORPS NCCC & RACCOON CREEK STATE PARK
PRESENT:
Make a Difference Day
Raccoon Creek State Park
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RSVP: Michelle Wear - 443-995-7947
Help
build
bridges, and clear trails and invasive species from Raccoon
Creek State Park. Raccoon Creek State Park is one of the
largest and most beautiful state parks in Pennsylvania.
The 7,572-acre park features the beautiful 101-acre Raccoon
Lake.
Allegheny River
Stewardship Project
Dingbats
Restaurant, Pittsburgh Mills Mall
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Allegheny River Stewardship Program is an effort by leading
researchers, working together with concerned citizens of the
Alle-Kiski Valley river communities, to determine the levels of
toxins in the fish living in the Allegheny River.
View flyer
here.
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