This Week in Easton, July 16 to 19

"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 16

 

Easton "commuter tax" public hearing: 6 p.m. A hearing concerning 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). Public input will be taken. City Council chambers, sixth floor, City Hall, 1 South Third St. 

Wilson Area School District Board of Directors meeting: 7 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Boulevard, Wilson Borough.

Tuesday, July 17

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 http://www.larryholmes.com/Champs_Corner.html

CHNA July General Meeting: 7 p.m. Lt. John Remaley of EPD's POP Unit will be the guest speaker. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St. http://www.eastonchna.org/

EASD School Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Easton Area Education Center, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Easton (Palmer Township). http://www.eastonsd.org/

Wednesday, July 18

Family Crafts and Activities - Nature Crayon Rubbings: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Create fun and colorful pictures, wrapping paper, or cards by rubbing the unique textures of nature from leaves to bark to rock designs. Appropriate for ages 4 to 12. $5 per child. Please register by calling 610-253-4432 or email Gabby Salazar. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St.St.gsalazar@nurturenaturecenter.org

Easton Redevelopment Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m. Third floor, City Hall, 1 South Third St.

Easton Business Association Mixer: 5:30 p.m. Mix and mingle with the owners and staff of Mercantile Home, Green Harvest Emporium, Suddenly Samantha, The Denim Project, and the iMiJ Shop. Mixers are open to all EBA members. (Anyone can be a member by filling out a membership form, free.) Hosted by a different business each month, hosts provide refreshments and the EBA promotes the event. They are an informal gathering where people get to know each other a little better. In the Gold Room and on the outdoor deck of the Grand Eastonian Hotel. 140 Northampton St.  www.eastonpa-eba.org/ -CANCELED-
 Updated as on Monday evening, per EBA on Twitter, "this month's EBA mixer on July 18th has been canceled. However, be sure to mark your calendars for our next mixer on August 15th at the ALL NEW Two Rivers Brewing Company!!"

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

Open Mic with Mike Harrington: 9:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or http://www.porterspubeaston.com/

Thursday, July 19

Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to noon. Walmart of Easton, 3756 Easton Nazareth Highway, Easton (Lower Nazareth Township). For more information, call Darlene D'Allesandro, 610-250-8603

Summer in the Square - Broadway Rhythms Dance Company: Noon to 1 p.m. Weather permitting. Southwest corner of Centre Square.

Williams Township Garden Club meeting: 6 p.m. Garden Visit. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. For more information, call Carol McIntosh, 610-253-3155

Green Visions Juried Art Show Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for an art reception featuring the work of local artists who have explored our sustainable future through fantasy, humor, wit, and wisdom. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or nurturenaturecenter.org

Northampton County Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. Third floor, Room 3116/County Council meeting room, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

Parking Authority meeting: 7 p.m. City Council chambers, sixth floor, City Hall, 1 South Third St.
Karaoke with DJ Dave: 7 to 10 p.m. Champ's Corner, 228 West Canal St. 610-253-6905 or http://www.larryholmes.com/Champs_Corner.html

The Subtle Experience: 8 to 11 p.m. Cool Jazz with a Latin bent. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or http://www.porterspubeaston.com/

Open Mic with Nick Levinos: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or http://www.pearlybakers.net/

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