This Week in Easton, April 1 to 4

No fooling, it's finally really spring, and there are all sorts of things to enjoy in the city (and the 'burbs too) this week...

Monday, April 1

First Monday event: Noon to 1 p.m. Gerda Weissmann’s Academy Award and Emmy winning documentary "The Holocaust: One Survivor Remembers" will be shown. In January, 1945, Gerda was among 4000 women who were forced on a 350 mile "Death March". Gerda was one of less than 120 survivors of this march. When liberated in May 1945, 21 year old Gerda weighed 68 pounds. In 1946 Gerda married and moved to the United States. In the ensuing years Gerda wrote many books: "All But My Life", "The Hours After: Letters of Love and Longing in Wars Aftermath", "One Survivor Remembers","Promises of a New Spring: The Holocaust and Renewal" and others. Don’t miss this riveting documentary that you will never forget. Bring your box of tissues. Note there are some graphic scenes. The public is invited. There is no charge for admission. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. 610-253-8271

AARP Driver Safety Course: 1 to 5 p.m. For first-time participants. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must also attend a second session on Wednesday, April 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $12 for members, $14 for non-members. Palmer Township Library, 1 Weller Place (off of Newberg Road), Palmer Township. Advance sign up at the library or call 610-258-7492.

"Hauntingly Easton!" opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m. A series of watercolors capturing the spirits of some of Easton's famous ghosts by local artist, Preston Hindmarch. Special discount on prints this night only. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

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.

Tuesday, April 2

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

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course: 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $12 for members, $14 for non-members. Palmer Township Library, 1 Weller Place (off of Newberg Road), Palmer Township. Advance sign up at the library or call 610-258-7492.

Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Williams Township Fire Company, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. www.wtfireco.com

Williams Township Frys Run Watershed Association meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 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, April 3

Easton Planning Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St. CANCELLED

Housing Discrimination presentation: 7 p.m. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. Click here for more details.

Film Screening - "Pull of Gravity": 7 to 9 p.m. Documentary addresses prisoner re-entry. A panel discussion follows the film. Free, click here for ticket info. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, just off of South College Drive. Click here for a campus map.

Rock on Wood & Zaire: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant, 100 Clubhouse Drive, Williams Township. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

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

DanceBrazil: 8 p.m. Jelon Vieira's newest work, "Batuke" (drumming), which thrives on the rhythms created by human body movements, by smooth samba steps, Capoeira kicks, and the stick dance Maculele; and "Memorias", which honors the roots of African culture that define the Afro-Brazilian soul of music and dance. Tickets are $22. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009

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

Thursday, April 4

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

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

"Abandoned Beauty" opening reception: 5 to 7 p.m. Fine art photographer Yevette Hendler will display her "Abandoned Beauty" series. Exhibit runs through April 30. Terra Cafe, 321 Northampton St. 610-330-6900

Northampton County Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

"Well, Where Do We Get Our Water?": 7 to 8 p.m. The first event in a four-part weekly  workshop series being held by the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Easton. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. For more information or to pre-register for a workshop, call Lauren at 610-746-2809.

Forks Township Board of Supervisors work session: 7:30 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Forks of the Delaware Archeology Association meeting: 7 p.m. Speaker Jim Lee, on the topic  "Investigation in the Shadow of the Gap". Palmer Township Library, 1 Weller Place (off of Newberg Road), Palmer Township.

Community Movie - "Jiro Dreams of Sushi": 7 to 8:30 p.m. Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-2357 or www.riegelsvillelibrary.info

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or blackandblueeaston.com

Chris Cummings Standards Trio: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Open Mic with Nick Levinos: 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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Last updated on Tuesday, April 2 at 1:53 p.m.