This Week in Easton, November 26 to 29

After an exciting Thanksgiving Day weekend, it's back to work for most of us, but that doesn't mean you still can't have some fun this week. Or, attend a local government meeting--with a number of budget and other important decisions on the table for the upcoming new year, now it the time to have your opinion  heard when it will count most...

Monday, November 26

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.

Palmer Township Shade Tree Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

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

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. This month's program is "The Battle of Minisink" presented by author Peter Osborne. 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, November 27

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

AARP Driver Safety Course: 1 to 5 p.m., with a second session 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. Participants must attend both session to be given a certificate of completion. $12 for members, $14 for non-members. In honor of veterans, this course is free this month for all veterans, spouses, children, grandchildren of veterans. Easton Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Northampton County 2013 Budget Hearing: 4 p.m. County Council Meeting Room/Room 3116, 3rd Floor,Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

Easton City Council 2013 Budget Hearing: 6 p.m. Session will also include final discussion on parking meter rate hikes.  City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.


Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. 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.

Line Dancing: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beginner lesson at 7:15 p.m. $5 for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Wednesday, November 28

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course: 1 to 5 p.m. $12 for members, $14 for non-members. In honor of veterans, this course is free this month for all veterans, spouses, children, grandchildren of veterans. Easton Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

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 Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Easton Area Public Library's Holiday Book Sale Preview: 6 to 8 p.m. For Friends of the Library only. Membership forms are available at the Main Library and the Palmer and South Side Branches, as well as at www.eastonpl.org. Forms will not be available at the door.  Many of the books are in very good condition and include a wide variety of newly published editions and old classics. Prices range from 50 cents to $1. Enter at the Fifth Street entrance, lower level. 515 Church St. Call 610-258-2917, ext. 307 for more information.

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.

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: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, November 29

Easton Area Public Library's Holiday Book Sale: 2 to 7 p.m. Many of the books are in very good condition and include a wide variety of newly published editions and old classics. Prices range from 50 cents to $1. Sale continues on Friday, Nov. 30, Saturday, Dec. 1 (half-price day) and on Monday, Dec. 3 (bag day). Enter at the Fifth Street entrance, lower level. 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 307

Williams Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

The Ernie Stadler Jazz Quartet: 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 blackandblueeaston.com

American Myth: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

"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!

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