Calendar of Events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Pittsburgh Ski Club Program Committee plans social and sporting events throughout the year to take advantage of the range of activities offered throughout the local area. Social events range from parties, dances, happy hours at local establishments to cultural activities, and sports activities such as biking, rollerblading, volleyball, softball, golf, etc. For more information about any of the events listed below, including phone numbers and addresses, please refer to The PSC News, your Pittsburgh Ski Club Newsletter.

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Daily Calendar of Events to jump to the current calendar.
Weekly Activities to jump to the schedule for the Volleyball, Biking, Rollerblading, Tennis, Softball, Pool, Hiking, and Weekend Golf events which are held every week.
Future Events to jump to the list of some of the events still in the planning stages.

DATE	TIME	EVENT	PRICE
Wednesday, May 14, 2008	5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Happy Hour at Jamie's Restaurant and Lounge. They are located at 3220 Liberty Avenue, Pgh (Dormont) 15216, 412-561-0450. Come join your PSC friends for a celebration of the coming weekend. There will be complimentary munchies and $1 off drinks. The Membership Committee will be there so that you can renew your dues and receive your membership card that day. See the article and application on the front page of this newsletter. For more information, please contact Bill Burgunder or send him an e-mail at bill.burgunder@pittsburghskiclub.org .	Free entry for both members and non-members for the happy hour. Bring your friends!
Sunday, May 18, 2008	10:00 a.m.	Spring Hike in Hartwood Acres County Park. Celebrate National Hiking Week with a 3-mile hike on the trails at Hartwood. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a bag lunch. Call ahead so we know how many members to expect. Afterwards, you may take a tour of the Mansion for $5. For more information, please contact Mary Pitzer, or send her an e-mail at mary.pitzer@pittsburghskiclub.org . Directions: Take Rt. 28 N to Rt. 8 N. Go about one mile and turn right onto Saxonburg Boulevard (at the Eat 'n Park). Keep right as the road splits and travel four miles to the entrance to Hartwood on your left. Park in the “Mansion” parking lot.	Free for both members and non-members. Bring your friends!
Thursday, May 22, 2008	8:00 p.m. to Midnight	Dueling Piano Guys at the Commodore Café (next to Mr. Bill’s). They're located at 3919 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh 15214. You can access their website at www.commodorecafe.com . Anyone that was at the February 14th happy hour here will tell you this was an extremely enjoyable event, as most stayed late until the end of the Dueling Piano Guys following the happy hour that evening for the performance, sing-along and entertainment. See pictures in the April newsletter. There will be some culinary delights available for Ski Clubbers during the event. You can check their website for more info. You can also get more information by contacting Jim Gump, or send him an e-mail at events@pittsburghskiclub.org . Directions: The Commodore is next door to Mr. Bill’s Tap & Grill. From Pittsburgh, take I-279 just north of town to the Perrysville exit, #12. Make a right on Perrysville Ave. and go about 1 mile. It’s on your right. Park along the road. There is a small lot just beyond the building, but it says it’s enforceable metered parking @ 4 quarters per hour.	Free entry for both members and non-members for the happy hour. Bring your friends!
Saturday, June 7, 2008	3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.	The "Spring Fling" is back! This year, it will be an event that we share with Gatherings. It will be held at the Buffalo Inn at South Park (Brownsville Rd. across from the fairgrounds oval). Meet up with old friends or meet some new friends; get involved or just mingle and socialize. We are joining forces with the Pittsburgh area singles’ activity group – Gatherings (same age range as us) – to welcome back the nice weather. Join in the festivities at South Park’s Buffalo Inn. There will be volleyball, biking (if you bring one) and other outdoor activities from 3:00 to 5:30, a spaghetti/meatballs dinner (with salad, rolls and dessert) served from 5:45 to 6:45, followed by dancing to 60’s thru 80’s music from 7:00 to 10:00. Ski-clubbers, see the golf article for morning tee arrangements at South Park with Jan Wisniewski. Beer, wine, pop, water and snacks will be available throughout. Join us all day, begin with dinner, or come out for dancing – the choice is yours. Be sure to sign up in advance so we can better plan – and enjoy the discount. Also, this is an ideal time to renew your annual membership, so bring your checkbook and get your new membership card. There will be $10 rebates available for set-up/clean-up/kitchen volunteers, but you must arrange with the host ahead of time – and then show up. The sign-up deadline for the advance pricing is May 31, 2008. Mail newsletter coupon #1 with check payable to “PSC” to Jim Gump before the May 31 deadline.** All tickets will be held at the door – no self-addressed envelope necessary. For more information, please contact Jim Gump, or send him an e-mail at events@pittsburghskiclub.org .	In Advance: (Advance sign-up deadline is May 31) $15 PSC Members $20* Non-members (includes dinner) At the door: $20 PSC Members $25* Non-members (before 6:00 p.m., includes dinner) ($5 rebates on above if you join either group that day) Evening only - at the door: (starting 7:00 p.m.) $10 all
Wednesday, June 11, 2008	5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Amici Ristorante. They are located at 860 Saw Mill Run Blvd (Rt. 51), Pgh. 15226. Their phone number is 412-481-1118, and their website is www.amicipittsburgh.com . Come join your PSC friends for a celebration of the coming weekend. There will be food provided by Amici’s (formerly the Tambellini establishment just south of the Liberty tunnels). For more information, please contact Bill Burgunder, or send him an e-mail at bill.burgunder@pittsburghskiclub.org .	Free for both members and non-members. Bring your friends!
Thursday, June 19, 2008	5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.	Palomino Restaurant / Evening at the Arts Festival. The location is Four Gateway Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. Start the evening out with a great Happy Hour with $3 beer/wine/mojito/margarita drink specials; ½ price appetizers and $5 pizzas…then head over to the Three Rivers Arts Festival to stroll thru the craft vendors and listen to free entertainment. Being a weeknight, the crowds will be light and should make for a delightful summer event for the group. For more information, please contact Sue Gray, or send her an e-mail at sue.gray@pittsburghskiclub.org .	Free for both members and non-members. Bring your friends!
Thursday - Sunday, June 19-22, 2008	A fabulous weekend.	Chautauqua Weekend is back! We will again be staying at the We Wan Chu Cabins. Join your PSC friends for a fun-filled weekend on Lake Chautauqua. Activities for the weekend include biking, golfing, boating, bocci, visiting Chautauqua Institute or just relaxing by the lake. The cabins sleep 4 and are equipped with a stove, fridge, and utensils. The fee includes 3 nights lodging and a catered dinner Saturday. Members only. Reserve a spot now by sending in a $50 deposit. The remainder is due May 24, 2008. Check the place out by clicking on their website at http://www.wewanchu.com . For more information, please contact Mary Pitzer, or send her an e-mail at mary.pitzer@pittsburghskiclub.org .	$140 $50 deposit now. $90 Remainder is due by May 24, 2008.
Thursday, June 26, 2008	5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.	North Club Clubhouse in Robinson. The location is 1960 Park Manor Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Unwind after a long day with your friends from PSC. North Park Clubhouse is conveniently located in the middle of Robinson Town Centre. Drink specials include $1.29 drafts, $1.79 bottled beer, $1.00 off mixed drinks and wine, plus some ½ price appetizers. For more information, please contact Barb Brazer, or send her an e-mail at barb.brazer@pittsburghskiclub.org .	Free entry for both members and non-members for the happy hour. Bring your friends!

Do you need an extra coupon to sign up one or more people for an event? If so, you can jump to our special coupon page and print as many extra coupons as you may need. Just click on Extra Coupons .

* Pittsburgh Ski Club members pay lower member rates. It really pays to be a PSC member.
** The coupon and/or further information is in the PSC News, our club newsletter. There's also an extra coupon link just an inch above this line.

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

This section lists the Volleyball, Biking, Tennis, Rollerblading, Softball, and Weekend Golf events held every week.

DAY	TIME	EVENT INFORMATION	PRICE
Monday Evening Outdoor Volleyball	6:00 p.m. until dark..	The PSC plays every Monday except holidays until mid-September. We play in Schenley Park at the top of the hill above the ice skating rink. We will be beside the turnaround, near the swing set. We have a great view of the city, especially at sunset. We plan on starting at 6:00 p.m., but because some people cannot be there at 6:00 p.m., we adjust the teams as players arrive. There are no set teams, and they are assembled each week from the available players. Please join us for some fun and exercise. All skill levels are welcome and we will be glad to help you improve your game as well as ours. The cost is only $1 for members and $2 for non-members. If you have questions, please call Neal McGee at (412) 585-0119, or send him an e-mail by clicking on volleyball@pittsburghskiclub.org .	$1 members $2 non-members*
Wednesday Evening Biking	The Southside Sunset Ride meets on the Southside at 6:15 p.m., then leaves at 6:30 p.m. The Montour Trail Ride starts at 6:00 p.m.	Biking is back in the schedule for Wednesday evenings this summer and now offering two trail alternates. Southside Sunset Ride: Starting May 14, 2008 and every OTHER Wednesday for the Sunset Bridges Ride. Meet under Birmingham Bridge 6:15 leaves at 6:30.We will ride the Riverfront trail starting at Birmingham Bridge to the Glenwood Bridge. The Hot metal bridge bike and pedestrian pathway will treat us to a beautiful view of “Dahntahn” Pittsburgh and will take us over to the Eliza Furnace trail then over the Smithfield bridge and ending at the Birmingham. We do stop for ice cream! Bring water bottle, helmet, and bike in good condition. Total 20 miles mostly flat makes this a fun end of the day ride. Call the contact is you plan to join them. For more information about the South Side Trails, please call Diane Bialecki, or send her an e-mail by clicking on diane.bialecki@pittsburghskiclub.org. Montour Trail: Starting on May 21, 2008 and every OTHER Wednesday following, we will ride the Montour Trail. This nearly limitless trail will offer rides geared to your abilities. The Montour trail is a crushed gravel trail that has fairly slight grades. Ride will start at 6:00 p.m. and the first portion will typically head north towards Coraopolis and then back again. This will be approximately 12 miles before we head south, out toward the tunnel. By backtracking like this, you have the chance to either wait for the group (if you are running late) or cut the ride short. Total ride will be at least 20 miles of serene countryside. We will meet at the old Wickes furniture parking lot, off of Montour Run Road, at 5:45 - 6:00 p.m. Upon return to our cars we can consider stopping for a snack, a drink or a whole meal (riding makes me hungry and thirsty). For more information about the Montour Trail Ride, please call Jack Fritz, or send him an e-mail by clicking on jack.fritz@pittsburghskiclub.org . Be watching for a few bike rides planned for the weekends on other local and regional trails as well.	Free for both members and non-members, so bring your friends!
Weekend Golf Schedule	Always check the Tee Times; they are different each week.	Summer means Golf! It’s time to put away the skis and dig out those golf clubs! The following outings have been tentatively scheduled. Four tee times (16 golfers) will be reserved for each outing. To make your reservation, please call Jan Wisniewski or e-mail her at jan.wisniewski@pittsburghskiclub.org . Spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please specify the date, the golf course, and provide a phone number where you can be reached. Saturday, May 17 – Westwood (S) Sunday, May 25 – Moon Golf Club (W) (formerly Bon Air). Bring your Entertainment Book coupon. Saturday, May 31 – Rolling Fields (E) Sunday, June 8 – Fox Run (N). Bring your Entertainment Book coupon. Saturday, June 14 – Scenic Valley (S) Saturday/Sunday, June 21/22 – Chautauqua Weekend – NO LOCAL GOLF NOTE: These dates and courses are tentative pending availability of the course. The golf schedule is printed each month in The PSC News, our club newsletter. Please check the PSC website for current updates, or call Jan. For the latest information, an e-mail list has been established to provide weekly updates during the golf season. To be added to the “Weekly Golf Update” e-mail list, please e-mail Jan at jan.wisniewski@pittsburghskiclub.org . To suggest a course and volunteer as a weekly host/hostess (Don’t be shy!), please call or e-mail Jan. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR GOLFERS** When you call to reserve a space in one of our foursomes for yourself and/or others, you are accepting responsibility for any and all greens fees and/or cancellation charges that may be incurred due to your absence or last-minute cancellation. Failure to reimburse the PSC for these fees or charges may result in suspension of membership. For a Saturday outing, please call the host/hostess by the Wednesday preceding to sign up for golf. For a Sunday outing, please call the host/hostess by the Thursday preceding to sign up for golf. Tee times not filled will be released. If you need to cancel, please call the host/hostess as soon as possible so your spot can filled if there is a waiting list. REMEMBER -- YOU are responsible for your own greens fees and any cancellation charges you incur.	Call by Wednesday for a Saturday outing, and by Thursday for a Sunday outing. If you need to cancel, call ASAP. You are responsible for greens fees and any possible cancellation fees. To be added to the "Weekly Golf Update" e-mail list, please call or e-mail Jan Wisniewski.

Look for more information about our golf, biking, and other sports activities in the PSC News, our Pittsburgh Ski Club newsletter.

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FUTURE EVENTS

These are some anticipated events - some may be still in the planning stages. Be certain to leave an opening on your calendars.

Myrtle Beach Dream Week -- September 6-13, 2008
Frequent Happy Hours every month
...and many more events that will be listed soon on this website and in the PSC News.