Stuff to do 'round here ·for less than twenty bu_cks

by Kevin Scott assistant copy editor

Do you want to have a good time for under 20 bucks?

Do not worry. If you answered yes to this question, I think you will be happy to know that you will not be breaking any laws or commandments. for that matter, because there is a way for you to have an enjoyable time for a relatively cheap sum of money.

Going out to clubs and bars (only for the over 2 l crowd, of course) can deplete your cash flow pretty quickly depending on your rate of consumption.

Concerts can be pretty pricey as well, but what if you are looking for a new experience that is in the general area?

We did some looking around and we found some places that seem pretty interesting and they all have one thing in common-action (I assure you, it is not illegal).

So grab your car keys and an Andrew Jackson because here is our list:

Phantoms

Corestates Spectrum

Cannot afford to see the Ayers?

The Philadelphia Phantoms, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Flyers, are a great inexpensive alternative. The scoring of

Above: For all you sports buffs who cannot afford Flyers tickets, the Philadelphia Phantoms are the next best thing. For a mere $14, you can enjoy live music before and after the game every Friday night. Students who show their college ID receive a $2 discount on their ticket. Drink specials are also available. Other activities in the local area range from rollerskating and iceskating to bowling and rock climbing.

Peter White and Patrick Juhlin will keep you on the edge of your seat while the physical play of Frank ''The Animal" Bialowas will bring you back to the days of Dave Schultz.

Prices:Tickets range in price from $9 - $14

Phone: (215) 336-2000

75 W. Baltimore Pike, Media

You have always wanted to scale the side of a cliff, but cliffs are hard to find in Radnor. Fear not. You are only a short 15minute drive away from something extremely different. Rockquest is an 18-foot high wall made up of various holds which one must use to navigate to the top. There are four different difficulty levels, including an overhead climb, where you are hanging on the ceiling. Do not worry if you lose your hold because you will be wearing a harness and a spotter will be in total control.

Prices: $4/hour

Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 3 p.m.8:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Phone: (610) 459-8252

Darby and Manoa Roads, Havertown

Ice skating is great exercise and it is also a lot of fun. If you are interested in basic ice skating, then you can go to a public skating session. However, if ice hockey is your game and you just cannot seem to find a place to play, look no further. The Skatiurn offers open hockey three days a week where players of any experience level can play in a game of pick-up hockey. Equipment is required.

Prices:Public skating: $4

Skate rental: Sl 50

Open hockey: $8 Hours: Public skating: Mon.day -

Friday: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.;

Friday.: 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.;

Saturday.: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.;

Sunday: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Open hockey: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 - 1:30 p.m. Phone: (610) 853-2225

Skating Center

789 E. Lancaster Ave., Radnor

If you are not yet ready for the ice, then try the wood. Roller skating is a lot easier for the inexperienced skater, but it can be just as aerobic. Villanova offers public skating six differenttimes from Friday to Sun- day. They also run a 10-week long roller hockey league for all experience levels.

Prices: Matinee - $450; Evening - $6 Hours: Friday - 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.; Sunday - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: (610) 527-7243

Wynnewood Lanes Haverford Road and Karakung Drive

If you lack the hand/eye coordination to hit a baseball or you have difficulty skating on wood or ice or you are not confident that you can climb a rock wall, there's always bowling. It does not take much strength or skill, but it can be fun. Get yourself a slice of pizza and a beverage and make a friendly wager over a game or two.

Prices: Weekdays: $2.75/game

Weekends: $3/game

Shoe Rental: $1.25

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.- Midnight; Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: (610) 642-7512

Thursday, March 13, 1997