This Week in Easton, May 13 to 16

This week brings a bit of everything, from community involvement to recreation and education to live music...

Monday, May 13

Right to Special Education Task Force Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Palmer Township. 610-515-6449

Candidate Night for Magisterial Candidates: 5:30 p.m. Candidates for Magisterial District Judge 03-02-05, which includes the Downtown, College Hill, and a major portion of the West Ward in Easton, will introduce themselves and hear the concerns of the community. Hosted by the Easton Branch of the NAACP. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, 1101 Northamtpon St.

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

City of Easton Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting: 6 6:30 p.m. A public meeting to gather input to be used in its comprehensive plan rewrite. Refreshments will be provided to participants by the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership. Salvation Army, 1110 Northampton St. Click here for more information.

EAHS Jazz Ensemble: 6 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Wilson Area School Board Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting: 6:15 p.m. Avona Elementary School, 2317 Front St., Wilson Borough.

Williams Township Memorial Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (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.

 Film - "Off White Lies": 7 p.m. After years of living apart from her dad, Libby, an introverted yet sharp-witted teenager, is sent to live with him is Israel. Her arrival coincides with the outbreak of the second Lebanon war. Libby quickly discovers that her dad, Shaul, is an infantile eccentric, and that he is 'in-between apartments' (in other words, homeless). Shaul comes up with a creative plan to put a roof over their heads - they pose as refugees from the bombarded northern region of Israel, and are taken in by a well-off family in Jerusalem. In Hebrew & English with English subtitles Free, handicapped accessible. This is the last movie showing at the Easton Public Library until September. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917

Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Envision Lehigh Valley: 8 p.m. For those that missed the  meetings last fall but would still like to share their ideas for the region's future. Using the uStream, participants can watch and talk with planners from Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, May 14

Bird Walk: 7:30 a.m. to noon. Join Preserve Manager and Natural Lands Trust Wildlife Coordinator Tim Burris to hunt for the chestnut-sided warbler, eastern bluebird, and other species that call Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary forests and meadows home. Wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a water bottle. No preregistration is necessary. Free. Walks will meet in the parking lot. Walk will proceed in misty conditions but cancel in case of downpour or lightning. Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunnyside Road (from Rte.611, take Spring Hill Road, make a right onto Sunnyside, follow it to the end), Williams Township. Click here for more information or email timburris@natlands.org

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

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 Rec Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Line Dancing: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beginner lessons 7:15 p.m. Open dancing follows. $5 per person. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com.

Easton Area School Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. Education Center, 1801 Bushkill Drive.

Wednesday, May 15

Community Connection: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features representatives from county and local non-profit agencies to provide information and outreach to the community, including various forms of assistance. First United Church of Christ, 27 N. Third St. 610-258-3361

Easton Redevelopment Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Easton Business Association mixer: 5:30 p.m. An informal gathering where people get to know each other a little better. Held on the third Wednesday of each month Open to all EBA members. (Anyone can be a member by filling out a membership form, free.) Hors d'oeuvre's served and a cash bar offered. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. www.eastonpa-eba.org

Williams Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Zaire: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant and Bar, 100 Club House 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

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Uncle Smiley: 7 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

"Occupy the Planet" Easton General Assembly meeting: 8 p.m. The former Occupy Easton group's meeting is open to any interested individual, all are welcome to speak on any subject. Corner of North Fourth and Church streets. For more information, click here.

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

Thursday, May 16

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

Trivia Meet & Greet: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. How well do you know the Lehigh Valley? Test your knowledge of LV trivia. Make connections, maybe win a prize. Hosted by the Young Professionals and the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce. Rivals Sports Bar, 5 Lehn's Court.

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

Talk - "Marcellus Misinformation": 6 to 8 p.m. Professor Dru Germanoski discusses misperceptions about the environmental impacts and benefits of natural gas extraction in Pennsylvania. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Grand Opening Party, Dynamic Duo, DJ Jus Smith: Party begins at 6 p.m., band at 8 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

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

Spring Lecture Series: 7 p.m. Professor Joseph Elliott presents a slideshow of his work for the National Park Service. Sponsored by the National Canal Museum. $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers. Elaine and Peter Emrick Technology Center at Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 610-993-3548

Ernie Stadler Jazz Quartet: 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 the Easton Record Exchange. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or blackandblueeaston.com

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

Acoustic Kitty Project: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Top Soil with Dave Cahill: 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 Wednesday, May 15, at 5:39 p.m.