This Week in Easton, July 9 to 12

"This Week in Easton" lists what's happening during the weekdays, from special events to who's playing to government meetings, all in one handy place. Not just in the City of Easton, but for the entire greater Easton area...Published every Monday morning!

Monday, July 9

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, 1 South Third St.

CORRECTION! This meeting is Monday, July 16! Many apologies!
Public Hearing for Proposed City of Easton "Commuter Tax": 6 p.m. A public hearing of the proposed "commuter tax", which would require those who work but do not live in the City of Easton to pay Earned Income Tax (EIT). This matter is expected to come up for vote at the next Easton city council meeting on Wednesday, July 25, and if passed, will be implemented beginning on January 1, 2013. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Wilson Borough Council meeting: 7 p.m. 2040 Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

Palmer Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Tuesday, July 10

Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Merchants Bank, 100 Braden Rd., Suite 100, Easton. Mark Haldaman, 484-548-6120

Art Quite by Accident? Or Not! Part II "Jackson Pollock : Art of the Fling!": 10:30 a.m. Jackson Pollock's painting style earned him the title of "Action Jackson". Kids experience the fun of flinging paint and stuff in a big way. Mary Meuser Memorial Library, 1803 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. 610-258-3040 for more info.

Easton City Council workshop meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Jazz and Rock Jam: 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your guitar, sticks or bass and join the fun. With Curt Alvin-Green and Jay Jay, members of Larry Holmes and Marmalade Band.Champ's Corner, 228 West Canal St. 610-253-6905 or www.larryholmes.com/Champs_Corner.html

Palmer Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the
Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Williams Township Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Movies on the Park - "Zookeeper": 8 p.m. Ninth and Washington streets.

Wednesday, July 11

Open House at NNC: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Galleries are open to the public. Come on in and check out the sphere and take a stroll around our three art exhibits. Free. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 253-4432 or http://www.nurturenaturecenter.org/

Family Crafts and Activities: Design Your Own Planet! : 1 to 2:30 p.m. Design your own planet using collage materials. Appropriate for ages 4 to 12. $5 per child. Registration is limited to 25. Please register by calling  610-253-4432 or email Gabby Salazar. 

Blood Drive: 4 to 7 p.m., Family YMCA of Easton, 1225 West Lafayette St. Sharon Smith, 610-258-6158

Easton City Council regular meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

1st Annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Desire, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Oldies/Doo Wop. Rain date is Thursday. Forks Township Amphitheater, Community Park.

Williams Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or http://www.lapazza.com/

Traditional Irish open jam session: Begins 7:30. Acoustic and in the bar room...Just like being in Galway. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or http://www.porterspubeaston.com/

Movies on the Park - "The Perfect Game": 8 p.m. In 1957, a rag-tag group of poverty stricken kids from Monterrey, Mexico shocked the world by winning the Little League World Series in the only perfect game ever pitched in the Championship. Nevin Park, Lafayette and Mixsell streets.

Thursday, July 12

Summer in the Square - Patchwork Puppet Theatre: Noon to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Centre Square.

Blood Drive: 1 to 4 p.m., Colonial IU #20,6 Danforth Drive, Easton. Peggy Stoudt, 610-252-5550.

Forks Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. 1606 Sullivan Trail, in Supervisors' chambers, Forks Township.

Movies on the Park - "The Perfect Game": 8 p.m. Ninth and Washington streets.
Karaoke: 8 p.m. to midnight. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or http://www.lapazza.com/

Jazz-a-Billy with Rick Kuebler & Co.: 8 to 11 p.m.  Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or http://www.porterspubeaston.com/

Upcoming:

Monday, July 16
Public Hearing for Proposed City of Easton "Commuter Tax": 6 p.m. A public hearing of the proposed "commuter tax", which would require those who work but do not live in the City of Easton to pay Earned Income Tax (EIT). This matter is expected to come up for vote at the next Easton city council meeting on Wednesday, July 25, and if passed, will be implemented beginning on January 1, 2013. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

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