WEEKEND: Do something outdoorsy

It's supposed to be like 60 degrees tomorrow, so get out and revel in the warmth while you can. We have a ton of suggestions in our Music, Arts and Agenda section this week, or you could consider some of our bonus tracks below: 1860s Baseball Exhibition & Fair: A few weeks ago I told you about the Mid-Atlantic Vintage Baseball League, now it's time to see them in action. Tomorrow starting at 11:30 a.m., the gents (and one lady!) making up 11 of the 14 teams, including our very own Athlethics, are meeting at Hagy's Field (8470 Hagy's Mill Rd.) to play a game. While they're playing, off-the-field members will walk through the crowds answering questions and explaining the ins and outs of vintage softball. There will also be a table set up displaying authentic softball memorabilia, like equipment and uniforms. And if you start to feel extra adventurous, the players invite spectators onto the field to play in the final three innings. Just don't try pulling any of that batta-batta-swing-batta-batta crap. They didn't do that in the old days. They had class. Tree Planting in Passyunk: At 8:45 a.m.tomorrow morning the Passyunk Square Civic Association is asking folks to gather at Capitolo Playground (on 9th St. betwn. Federal & Wharton sts.) to help them plant trees around the neighborhood. There will be coffee and snacks provided, but bring a shovel and gloves if you have them. If you don't want to get dirty, there will be plenty of non-digging jobs to get involved in, like stake pounding, mulching, brick laying and fencing.When the job is complete, all tree volunteers can reconvene at Devil's Den (1148 S. 11th St.) for 20 percent-0ff food and drink until 5 p.m. For more information contact organizer Andrew Emma.

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WEEKEND: Do something outdoorsy

POSTED: Friday, November 19, 2010, 4:44 PM

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It's supposed to be like 60 degrees tomorrow, so get out and revel in the warmth while you can. We have a ton of suggestions in our Music, Arts and Agenda section this week, or you could consider some of our bonus tracks below: 1860s Baseball Exhibition & Fair: A few weeks ago I told you about the Mid-Atlantic Vintage Baseball League, now it's time to see them in action. Tomorrow starting at 11:30 a.m., the gents (and one lady!) making up 11 of the 14 teams, including our very own Athlethics, are meeting at Hagy's Field (8470 Hagy's Mill Rd.) to play a game. While they're playing, off-the-field members will walk through the crowds answering questions and explaining the ins and outs of vintage softball. There will also be a table set up displaying authentic softball memorabilia, like equipment and uniforms. And if you start to feel extra adventurous, the players invite spectators onto the field to play in the final three innings. Just don't try pulling any of that batta-batta-swing-batta-batta crap. They didn't do that in the old days. They had class. Tree Planting in Passyunk: At 8:45 a.m.tomorrow morning the Passyunk Square Civic Association is asking folks to gather at Capitolo Playground (on 9th St. betwn. Federal & Wharton sts.) to help them plant trees around the neighborhood. There will be coffee and snacks provided, but bring a shovel and gloves if you have them. If you don't want to get dirty, there will be plenty of non-digging jobs to get involved in, like stake pounding, mulching, brick laying and fencing.When the job is complete, all tree volunteers can reconvene at Devil's Den (1148 S. 11th St.) for 20 percent-0ff food and drink until 5 p.m. For more information contact organizer Andrew Emma.

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