BIG TRAINS, little trains and Vintage Toys

EARLY BIRD OPTION: Meet 9:00AM at Cabelas, Hamburg in front of canoe. Drive to Hamburg Diner for breakfast; drive to Hamburg Field House (123 S. 4th St., Hamburg) for the huge Toy Train Meet. Cost $3.00 (special for hikers). Free parking. Part II Meeting: 12:30PM at Cabelas, Hamburg, in front of canoe. Then 2 mile drive to the Reading RR Heritage Museum (500 S. 3rd St., Hamburg) for their annual Christmas Trains and Vintage Toys. Adm. $5.00. Then a very easy short hike thru downtown Hamburg and along the Schuylkill River to the Olivet Club Blue Mountain Camp. This is a family friendly hike. A cold wind blows - wear hat over head, ears and over hand!

Details
Meeting place: See 2 meeting places above.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Starting at 7:30 PM there will be a presentation on hiking Mr. Rainier and Mt. Hood.

Following the presentation there will be a break for refreshments and our monthly business meeting.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott St., Allentown, PA
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Easy hike mostly paved on hard surface.

This is a great first hike. Bring water, snacks/lunch. Inclement weather cancels. Check with leader if unsure.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5 miles
Meeting place: Ironton Rail-Trail parking lot off Chestnut St. in Whitehall. (3853 Chestnut St.) From Rt.145 turn eastward onto Chestnut St.(Sheetz Gas Station will be on the corner) and continue a short distance to parking lot on the right.

Important Notice: The hike along Hassen Creek Nature Center is cancelled, but the concert (as well as the Brew Works afterward) is still on. Call Mercedes at 484-515-8001 with any questions.

Original description: Short walk along the Hassen Creek Nature Trail where we will construct and install a Wood Duck Nest Box and possibly see beavers! Expect it to be "smeary" so wear boots and bring clean shoes for the concert. We will then go to the 3:00pm Miller Symphony Concert featuring "classical music for film." Concert tickets 50% off - call Mercedes ahead or day of concert. Free parking. 10% off food at Brew Works. Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St. Allentown. Free parking at the garage deck at 6th and Linden Sts. in Allentown. Brew Works is at 812 Hamilton St., Allentown.

Details
Meeting place: Upper Macungie Township Park - off Rte. 100 just north of Fogelsville.
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637