General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Membership in the BCHC is $10.00 per person per year in order to receive the quarterly newsletter. Further information on membership can be obtained when attending a scheduled hike. Other subgroups within the BCHC are the "Thursday Wanderers." Most hikes are followed by a dinner stop. We call ourselves "The Eating Club with a Hiking Disorder"! ****Hiking and Trail Guidelines: ** Be courteous & stay behind the leader unless directed otherwise.** Offer $.10/mile to driver when carpooling. * *In the event of inclement weather, the hike may be canceled.** Please leave your pets at home.**If unable to keep a club commitment, please find a replacement. * Wear blaze orange during hunting season (Sept 1 to last day of Feb). * Appropriate footwear and attire should match the type of hike.** If you leave the hike early, notify the hike leader or ask someone to do that for you.** Bring water and food as the hike description and weather demand.* * Hiking involves risk. Come out prepared and know your capabilities. Each hiker is responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Bethlehem Area Hike - Saturday December 27, 2008

Approx 5 miles

Return to Bethlehem to hike along with the Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club members for 2 hikes. the first hike will be in Stockertown with a look at a really cool model railroad and a portion of the Plainfield Recreation Trail. The second hike will start and end at the overlook at Lehigh University (not the school Ron went to!), with a semi-guided hike through the campus and old downtown Bethlehem.

Meeting place: CJ Hummel's Gathering Place at 28 Willow St. in Lenhartsville at 2:02 pm
Note: Minimal cost to visit the model railroad. We will eat at Hartman's II Restaurant between the hikes.
Directions to CJ Hummel's: From 78 West, Exit 35 making a right turn onto Route 143, retaurant is on your left 1/4 mile on Route 143.

For further information or directions, contact: 484-269-0852
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Annual Christmas Party - Reservations Required - Saturday December 6, 2008

See membership flyer mailed with schedule for details!!!!
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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Pottsville's Famous Yuengling Tour and Hike - Saturday December 20, 2008

3-4 miles

Join Mark for his tour of Yuengling Brewery followed by a hike to Gramma's for lunch, then hike around town. This hike is a relaxing break during the holiday season. Tour is free, but lunch is your expense. (Reasonably priced!) Dress appropriately for the weather - layered.

Meeting places:
1st meeting place: 10:00 am at Redner's Market in Leesport on Route 61 North
2nd meeting place: 10:45 am at Pottsville's Yuengling's Brewery (parking garage below it) at 5th & Mahantongo Sts., in Pottsville

For further information or directions, contact: 610-589-5575
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Friday, November 14, 2008

Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt/ Luminaria Night

Visit Bethlehem's holiday market of handmade crafts (approx $10.00 entrance fee), followed by dinner and a walking tour of Bethlehem's historic district on "luminaria night" when thousands of families decorate their walkways and properties with luminaria. Behtlehem was founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve in 1741.

Meeting place: 12:00 pm Business Route 222, 5th Street Highway in Temple - Left of Walmart, behind Mc Donald's

For further information or directions, contact: 610-796-7302
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Schubert Surroundings Stroll - Saturday November 29, 2008

About 6 miles

We will hike around the roads in the Schubert area. We will be in the woods, along the fields, and parallel to I-78 in a ???? new area. We can eat at the Midway or Noll's Keystone House afterwards. Wear orange all you "dears".

Meeting place: 9:30 am Blue Marsh Area on Church Road parking lot off of Route 183.

For further directions or information, contact: 610-678-5245
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Annual Christmas Party Reservations!!!

Christmas Party Reservations are due on Friday 11/28/08 for Party on December 6!
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Monday, November 10, 2008

Nolde Hike - Saturday November 22, 2008

No mileage listed

Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner ahead of time. Come out and hike the trails of Nolde Forest - cool fall weather, a scent of pine. See you there!

Meeting place: At the Nolde Saw Mill parking lot on Route 625 at 10:00 am

For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-2677 or 610-777-4223
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