This Week in Easton, October 22 to 25

"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!

Monday, October 22

Northampton County Gaming Revenue & Economic Redevelopment Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room/Room 3116, 3rd Floor,Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

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

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. "Marching Once Again," a film on the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, presented by Morris Metz. Easy parking and handicap accessible. All welcome. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. (Enter via Sullivan Trail or Zucksville Road.) For more information, contact Karl Miller at 610-253-1035.

Tuesday, October 23

Duplicate Bridge: 11:30 a.m. Open game. Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St. 610-253-2031

Northampton County 2013 Corrections/Public Works/Capital Projects/Capital Improvement Plan Budget Hearing: 4 p.m. County Council Meeting Room/Room 3116, 3rd Floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

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

Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. This month's book is "Maine" by J. Courtney Sullivan. Easton Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township. 610-258-7492 or visit www.eastonpl.org/PalmerBranch.htm

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.

Forks Township Planning Commission workshop: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Qigong program: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by internationally recognized teacher Rene Navarro, who has been involved in the martial arts, healing, acupuncture, Daoism, and self-cultivation since the early 1960’s.Qigong is an ancient healing Chinese art that was originally called Daoyin, a series of movements done either standing or sitting. The event is free and open to the public. The audience is welcome to participate - comfortable clothing is recommended. Catherine Drake meeting room. Easton Public Library, 515 Church St. For more information, call 610-258-2917 ext 307 or visit www.eastonpl.org.  For more information about Rene Navarro, visit www.renenavarro.org


Electoral College debate: 7 p.m. A debate on whether Americans should abolish the Electoral College and elect presidents by popular vote by Gary L. Gregg, director of the McConnell Center for Political Leadership at the University of Louisville, and Burdett A. "Bird" Loomis, a professor of political science at the University of Kansas. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute, a nonpartisan educational organization based in Wilmington, Delaware and the Robert B. and Helen S. Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government at Lafayette College are sponsoring the event. The public is welcome to attend the debate free of charge. Lafayette College, Kunkel Science Center auditorium. Click here for a campus map.

Wednesday, October 24

Northampton County Industrial Development Authority meeting: 3 p.m. NCID Authority Office, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St. For more information, contact Alicia Karner, 610-559-3200 (option 3).

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

Palmer Township Environmental Steering Committee 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 Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Film Movement Series - "Foreign Letters": 7 p.m. Film is unrated, in English, Hebrew and Vietnamese with English subtitles. Free, handicapped accessible. Catherine Drake meeting room. Easton Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 or www.eastonpl.org

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

Traditional Irish open jam session: Begins 7:30 p.m. New musicians always welcome. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, October 25

Small Business Webinar - "Understanding How Economic Conditions May Affect Your Business": Noon to 1:15 p.m. Luke Tilley, regional economic adviser of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will discuss the current economic outlook and how it may affect your small business. He will provide his perspective on where the economy is headed in terms of labor market conditions, inflation expectations, consumer spending and overall growth. Tim Sandoe, small business segment manager at Fulton Financial Corp., parent company of Lafayette Ambassador Bank, will host the webinar. Free. Register at www.listeningisjustthebeginning.com/webinar

Coffee, Tea and Memories - "The Hanna-Barbera Heyday: The Story of William Hanna & Joseph Barbera": 1:30 p.m. Presented by Meuser Library Director Daniel Redington. Free; pre-registration is appreciated. Wilson Community Center, 2201 Liberty St., Wilson Borough. 610-258-3040

"Have a Little Faith: Why the News Media Gets Religion Wrong": 4:10 p.m. A talk by New York Times columnist and award-winning author Samuel G. Freedman. Free and open to the public. Click here for more information about the talk. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, room 104. Click here for a campus map. 

"For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide: When the Rainbow is Still Not Enough": 6:30 p.m. Talk presented by Keith Boykin, New York Times best-selling author and national expert on race and sexual orientation. Free, open to the public. Click here for more information about the talk. Lafayette College, Colton Chapel. Click here for a campus map.

"Sammy Davis Jr's Menorah: The Changing Basis of Belonging in American Jewry": 8 p.m. A talk by New York Times columnist and award-winning author Samuel G. Freedman. Free and open to the public. Click here for more information about the talk. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, room 104. Click here for a campus map.

The Subtle Experience: 8 to 11 p.m.Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. DJs Ernie and/or Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

DJ Discreet: 9:30 p.m. Age restricted show - no minors. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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