This Week in Easton, July 15 to 18

They say it's going to be very hot this week. So it goes--after all, it is July. Lots of cool stuff happening this week, as always. Of course, it's not a bad time to get involved in local government either, and the bonus is a couple hours of free air conditioning.

Monday, July 15

Open Mic: 6 to 10 p.m. New Seasons Event Center, 905B Line St. www.NewSeasonsEventCenter.net or email "slidetheblues" at gmail.com for additional info.

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, Easton (Williams Township)

Wilson Area School Board meeting: 7 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Boulevard, Wilson Borough.

Tuesday, July 16

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

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, city council chambers, 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.
 
Movies in the Park - "The Lorax": Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own blankets and chairs, weather permitting, Nevin Park, Lafayette St. and Taylor Avenue. Click here for more information and future Movies in the Park dates.

Wednesday, July 17

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. The Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. www.eastonfarmersmarket.org or click here for more information.

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.)  Mix and mingle between two stores with food and fun. Forgotten Treasure Chest and Crayton's Creations, 245 and 249 Northampton St. www.eastonpa-eba.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, July 18

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


Art Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Opening reception for "Flow" and "Taking Note", two new exhibits that highlight works by Allison Bessesdotter and art of nature journaling. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenature.org

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

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

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

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 www.blackandblueeaston.com

YanCarlos Sanchez: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.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
 
Anthony Zucchero: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

DJ Discreet: 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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