This Week in Easton, April 22 to 25

This week begins with a former President coming to the city, and the rest of the week has plenty to offer too...

Monday, April 22

Former President Jimmy Carter: 4 p.m.  Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, talks about his work on behalf of human rights, democracy, and peace at the Carter Center, which he founded in 1982. Tickets required in the case of inclement weather, in which case the event will be moved indoors. Lafayette College, Oeschle Hall. Click here for more information.

Easton Area High School Jazz Ensemble: 6 p.m. Free. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Wilson Area School District Excellence in Education Committee meeting: 6:15 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.

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

Tuesday, April 23

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

Grace Gate Dedication: 2 p.m. A public celebration of the completion of Grace Gate by renowned scuptor Willie Cole. Parking available at the Lafayette College parking lot at the corner of North Third and Snyder streets, with shuttle service to the event site. Free. Dedication is at the Grace Gate, along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. Click here for more information.

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

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.

Wednesday, April 24

Rovers Football Jerseys Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Easton Area School District Athletic Department is selling game-used jerseys. $25 for one, or $40 for a home/away set. Cash only, no refunds. Easton Area High School, equipment room, 25th Street and William Penn Highway, Palmer Township. www.eastonfootball.org

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St.

Palmer Township Environmental Steering Committee meeting: A session will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. to answer questions related to the new waste and recycling system that will be implemented beginning on May 1. Regular meeting at 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 Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Brosky & Meyers: 7 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.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

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Thursday, April 25

Open Arms Senior Connection Open House: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Celebrating its third anniversary. Arndt's Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Road, Forks Township. 610-253-0726

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

Spring Lecture Series: 7 p.m. Donald Young presents "Steam Railroads of Great Britain". Sponsored by the National Canal Museum. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Elaine and Peter Emrick Technology Center at Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 610-991-0503

"How Do We Guarantee Clean Water?": 7 to 8 p.m. The last of a four-part series on drinking water being held in Easton by the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Free. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. For more information or to register for a workshop, call 610-746-2809.

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 8 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

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

Last Small Town: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Hootchie Cootchie Men: 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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Updated at 8:47 p.m. Correction made to reflect that this week's Easton City Council meeting is on College Hill, Wednesday, April 24, at 3:48 p.m.