This Week in Easton, December 3 to 6

As always, there's stuff to do in the city, and as the gift-giving scene heats up, shopping is the thing to do. A few of our favorites this week? Get a tree that benefits local emergency services or support the Easton Public Library and get an entire bag full of books on the cheap...But our top pick of the week is free--check out First Monday at the Easton Area Community Center over your lunch hour if you can. Len Buscemi will be presenting more than 100 old views of Easton, most of which aren't published anywhere and are rarely seen.

Monday, December 3

Easton Area Public Library's Holiday Book Sale: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bag day--stuff a grocery bag full of books for $5. Many of the books are in very good condition and include a wide variety of newly published editions and old classics. Enter at the Fifth Street entrance, lower level. 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 307

First Monday "A Cornucopia of Views of the Local Area": Noon to 1 p.m. Len Buscemi will present a PowerPoint presentation of views from the area that he has never or rarely presented before. There are views of: the interior of Laubach’s; Feinberg & Brooks Furniture Store; 1929 Miss Local area Contest; Dixie Cup Building under construction; Interior of Star Clothing Store; The Central Bakery; Segman’s Store; Interior of Easton National Bank; German Reformed Cemetery; Eddyside Bathing Beach, to name a few. In all, this presentation has 144 rarely, if ever, published views. The public is invited. There is no charge for admission. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. For more information, call 610-253-8271

Pennsylvania Water Rescue Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale: 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds go towards supporting local emergency rescue services. 444 N. 13th St. www.pawaterrescue.org

Wilson Area School Board Reorganization meeting: 7 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Boulevard, 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.

Lafayette College Percussion Ensemble: 8 p.m. A variety of musical selections incorporating percussion instruments from all over the world. Free, but tickets are required. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.lafayette.edu

Tuesday, December 4

Pennsylvania Water Rescue Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale: 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds go towards supporting local emergency rescue services. 444 N. 13th St. www.pawaterrescue.org

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

Frys Run Watershed Association meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Palmer Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Wednesday, December 5

Pennsylvania Water Rescue Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale: 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds go towards supporting local emergency rescue services. 444 N. 13th St. www.pawaterrescue.org

Easton Planning Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m. Sixth floor, City Hall, 1 South Third St.

Bingo: 7 to 10 p.m. Free. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

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

Lafayette College Jazz Ensemble: 8 p.m. Repertory ranging from swing classic greats such as Duke Ellington to contemporary music Matt Harris and Lennie Niehaus, plus original compositions and arrangements. Free, but tickets are required. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.lafayette.edu

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

Open Jam session: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Thursday, December 6

Williams Township Landfill Advisory Committee meeting: 8 a.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Pennsylvania Water Rescue Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale: 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds go towards supporting local emergency rescue services. 444 N. 13th St. www.pawaterrescue.org

IMAGES by Charles Klabunde opening reception: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Terra Cafe, 321 Northampton St. 330-6900

Free Health Clinic: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Medical screening and educational services are provided by volunteer licensed volunteer physicians free of charge as a service to the community.  If treatment is required, individuals will be given referral sources for primary care physicians in the Lehigh Valley. Flu shots available. Easton Phillipsburg Muslim Association, 1017 Lehigh St. For more information, click here.

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

Easton Comprehensive Planning & Envision Lehigh Valley joint meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St.

Forks Township Board of Supervisors work session: 7 p.m. Supervisors' chambers in the Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Juan Carlos Sanchez of 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 blackandblueeaston.com

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

UUU: 10:30 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

"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!

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