Monday, January 21, 2013

This Week in Easton, January 21 to 24

This week starts with the holiday that honors Martin Luther King Jr.--a good time to reflect on both how far we've come and how far we still have to go when it comes to civil rights and real equality in our nation...

Monday, January 21


Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many local, state and federal offices are closed.

Martin Luther King Day of Service "Paying it Forward": 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Northampton Community College volunteers will work with children ages 5 to 15 on dance, drama, arts & crafts, and there will be a panel discussion about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. 610-861-5300

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Open House: 3 to 8 p.m. Team basketball challenge games for children 5 to 18, and a number of activities emphasizing anti-violence and anti-bullying messages, including situational roleplay that includes how to avoid violent behaviors through conflict resolution, plus “A look at violence in our lives and what we can do to prevent it” presented by Guillermo Lopez, Director NCBI Cops and Community. Light refreshments will be served, along with a community meal at 7 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones-Houston Way. For more information, contact Dean Young at 610-253-5846.

Easton Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Land Preservation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Easton Restaurant Week continues through Saturday, Jan. 26.

Tuesday, January 22


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

Easton City Council Committee meeting: 6 p.m. On the agenda, a discussion with local organizations and EASD officials on initiatives, potential plans and ideas pertaining to school and community safety. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

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

Karaoke: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. College Hill Tavern, 420 Cattell St. 610-252-9456

Wednesday, January 23


Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 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, Easton (Williams Township).





Country Dancing: 7 to 11 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

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, January 24


"Work of James A. DePietro – Mixed Messages: Art Narratives" Opening Reception:
7 to 9 p.m. A reception for a solo show of award-winning mixed-media paintings by James A. DePietro whose narrative works express a unique and imaginative point of view on a variety of contemporary themes. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Tiffany & the Skyliners: 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. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Ritchie Romantz: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net
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Updated, Tuesday, January 22 at 1:10 p.m.

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