This Week in Easton, February 25 to 28

And thus endeth February...

Monday, February 25

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, Darrell Mengel presents "Photos of Early Times in Tatamy, Stockertown, Bushkill Park and Island Park." Free. 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, February 26

Easton City Council committee workshop meetings have been cancelled for this evening.

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

Easton Area School Board meeting: 7 p.m. Easton Area Education Center, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Easton (Forks Township).

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

 Author Talk - Martin Amis: 8 p.m. British author Martin Amis will talk about his work, which includes 13 novels, and the life of writer Christopher Hitchens. Lafayette College, Colton Chapel, with a book signing and reception to follow at Marquis Hall. www.lafayette.edu

 

Wednesday, February 27

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

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

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.

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

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

"Out of Order" Documentary Film Preview: 7:30 p.m. Watch the film’s trailer and have a discussion with the individuals featured in the film "Out of Order", a feature length documentary following the journey of three LGBT members of the Presbyterian Church. Out of Order is the first film of its kind to positively portray LGBT people of faith actively changing the meaning of church through alternative Christian communities, worship practices, and theological interpretation. Refreshments will be provided. Free. Presented by Lafayette College’s Department of Religious & Spiritual Life and Office Gender & Sexuality Programs  Portlock Black Cultural Center, 101 McCartney St. For more information about the event, contact Alex Hendrickson at 610-330-5959 or Gene Kelly  at 610-330-5819. For more info about the film, visit www.outoforderdoc.com

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

Thursday, February 28

Cops 'n Kids Reading Room open: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Children receive three free books for visiting. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

 Community Movie Screening - "The Importance of Being Earnest": 7 p.m. Free. Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-2357 or www.riegelsvillelibrary.info

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 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

Friends of Tom:  9 p.m. Americana music. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

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

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