This Week in Easton, May 20 to 24

The Pennsylvania primary elections are on Tuesday this week--be sure to get out an vote if you're registered. It may be an "off" year nationally, but locally, this race matters. And in local elections, your vote counts for a lot!

Good luck Break a leg too, to all the local high school students taking part in this year's Freddy Awards at the State Theatre on Thursday...

Monday, May 20

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

Easton Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Land Preservation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Tuesday, May 21

Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. So be sure to get out and VOTE!

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.

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

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

Williams Township Garden Club meeting: 6 p.m. An enjoyable evening of garden events. Everyone is welcome! St. John's Church, 2720 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. For information, call Carol McIntosh at 610-253-3155.

Easton Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. City Hall, third floor, 1 South Third St.

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.

Palmer Township Recreation 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.

Chuck Schubert & Company: 8 p.m. Plus Tim Prendergast Election Day party. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Wednesday, May 22

2013 Freddy Awards Preview Night: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Catch a glimpse of performance rehearsals including the opening and closing numbers, lead actor and actress medleys and overall musical nominations. Tickets are $25, $10 for students. Click here for a full list of the nominees. State Theatre, 453 Northampton St. 610-252-3132 or www.statetheatre.org

BC Combo: 6 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.
Meeting is at the Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St., as part of the city council's efforts to hold meetings in other Easton neighborhoods from time to time.

Williams Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, 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.

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

Lou & Joe: 7 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.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. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Thursday, May 23

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

Coffee, Tea & Memories presents "Captain Radio": 1:30 p.m. With Joseph Hehn. Refreshments provided by The Friends of Meuser Library. Pre-registration is appreciated. Please call 610-258-3040 or email "meuserlib" at rcn.com. Strausser Community Center, 2201 Liberty St., Wilson Borough. www.meuserlib.org

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

2013 Freddy Awards: 7 p.m. Preview party from 5 to 8 p.m. The Freddy's recognize and reward exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theater in high schools of the Lehigh Valley and Warren County, NJ. Preview party includes buffet, beverages, open seating to watch rehearsals, silent auction, and tours of the WFMZ-TV production truck. Tickets are $85 per person. Click here for a full list of the nominees.  State Theatre, 453 Northampton St. 610-252-3132 or www.statetheatre.org Or watch it live of Channel 69 WFMZ or at www.wfmz.com

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 the Easton Record Exchange. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or blackandblueeaston.com

Karaoke with Off the Grid Entertainment: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Helsinki Syndrome: 9 p.m. With Austin Colon. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Ritchie Romantz: 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 on Tuesday, May 21 at 1:44 p.m. to note the cancellation of the Tuesday evening Easton City Council committee meeting and again on Wednesday, May 22 at 3:50 p.m. to correct the location of the Easton City Council meeting.