This Week in Easton, March 11 to 14

You can always tell spring is on the way for real when the list of weekday happenings begins to grow longer...

Monday, March 11

Right to Special Education Task Force meeting: 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton (Forks Township). 610-515-6449

Lectures by Russian activist and author Masha Gessen: 12:15 and 4:15 p.m. Masha Gessen, a Russian journalist/activist who's written an unauthorized biography of Vladamir Putin and who also blogs for the New York Times will give two free lectures. The first, at 12:15 p.m., will focus on Gessen's book The Man Without a Face, described as a "chilling account of how a low-level, small-minded KGB operative ascended to the Russian presidency and, in an astonishingly short time, destroyed years of progress." “The Anatomy of a Crackdown: The Laws, Slogans, and Practices of the New Russia” is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. First lecture is in the Gendebien Room of Skillman Library, the second is in room 104 of the Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, both at Lafayette College. www.lafayette.edu

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

John Callahan Campaign Kickoff/Fundraiser: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Currently Bethlehem's mayor, Callahan is running for Northampton County Executive. Congressman Matt Cartwright is also expected to appear at the event. Free, open to the public. Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St. 610-417-3236

Williams Township Veterans Memorial Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m. Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

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

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

Tuesday, March 12

Easton Area School Board standing committee meetings: 6 p.m. Easton Area Education Center, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Forks Township.

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

Gardening Class - "Seeds and Transplants": 6 to 8 p.m. Free, with dinner included. Sponsored by the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership. Salvation Army, 1110 Northampton St. Click here for more information and how to reserve a spot.

Palmer Township Planning Commission 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 Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road,Williams Township.

"Nature Along the Delaware Canal": 7:30 p.m. Carole Mebus, an avid birder and nature lover will share her photos of birds, waterfowl, butterflies, wildflowers, turtles, vistas and more as seen through the seasons. Hosted by The Friends of the Delaware Canal. Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-2726 or www.fodc.org

Wednesday, March 13

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. Financial and other details of the possible sale of the Alpha Building and relocation of city offices to the planned intermodal center are expected to be discussed. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p. m. Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Film Movement Series - "Teddy Bear": 7 p.m. Tells the story of a Danish bodybuilder who travels to Thailand to find love. Free.  Easton Area 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

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

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

 Compagnie Marie Chouinard performance: 8 p.m. Lafayette celebrates the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking Paris premiere of Vaslav Nijinsky's dance "The Rite of Spring," with Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary music. The program will also include 24 Preludes, a dance using the music of Chopin. Tickets are $20 per person. Music professor Kirk O’Riordan and Carrie Rohman, a dancer and assistant professor of English, will discuss the two pieces prior to the performance at 7 p.m. in room 108 of the center. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu

Thursday, March 14

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

Author Talk - "The Art of Historical Fiction": 4:30 p.m. Talk by Pulitzer Prize-winnng author Geraldine Brooks, followed by a book signing and reception. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.lafayette.edu

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

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

Tea Party of the Lehigh Valley screening of "Fracknation": 7 p.m. "See how the environmentalists are deceiving America! Bring a friend!" Open to the public. A $3 per person donation is requested at the door to cover the organization's room and screening fee. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. lvtp12.blogspot.com

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 8 to 11 p.m. Latin jazz. 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

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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

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