This Week in Easton, August 12 to 15

There's pretty much something for everyone happening this week...

Monday, August 12

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

Easton Veggie Van Stop: 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will distribute in-season vegetables and produce grown at local community gardens. Free, donations appreciated. South 10th and Pine streets, near the community garden. Click here for more information.

Wilson Borough Council meeting: 7 p.m. Wilson Borough Municipal Building, 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.

Forks Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Trivia Night: 8 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Tuesday, August 13

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

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

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

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.

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

Wednesday, August 14

Reusable Bags and Group Mural workshop: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Decorate canvas tote bags and help create a large group mural that will be displayed at the center. Learn how to reduce our waste by using reusable bags and containers. $7 per child. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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.

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

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

Sounds of Summer - Truth and Soul: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience. Free, refreshments will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the same time on Thursday, August 15. Forks Township Community Park Amphitheatre, 500 Zucksberg Road. Click here for a full schedule of concerts and movies in the park in Forks Township this summer.

Williams Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Palmer Township Movies in the Park: 7 to 10 p.m., showing of "Wreck It Ralph" begins at dusk. Free popcorn provided by Charles Chrin. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township.

Brian Moore: 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

Iron Core Banned: 8 p.m. Riverside Barr and Grill, North Delaware Drive, (five miles north of) Easton. 610-258-1008 or www.riversidebarr.com

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

Thursday, August 15

 

Fundraiser Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will go to the Easton Firefighters Coats for Kids campaign, sponsored by IAFF Local 713. Plus, tours of the Easton fire station across the street from 5:30 to 7 p.m., 50/50 raffles, and t-shirts for sale. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com Click here for more about the Coats for Kids campaign.

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

  Art Opening Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Spring Garden Children’s Center Emerging Young Artists "The Sounds of Vision". Cathy Stoops from School of Natural Learning has been working with the children this summer and some of the art work created during classes at the Wild Herb and the Quiet Tea community gardens will be in the exhibit.  Sandy Riley’s class of 8 to 12 year olds also comes to the Easton Urban farm twice a week. Support art in the gardens! Free. Exhibit will run through the weekend. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. For more information, call Patricia Hunter at 610-252-0559 x16

Film Screening - "Baraka": Doors open at 6 p.m., film begins at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be followed by a local foods tasting, catered by Willow Haven Farm of New Tripoli. There will also be beer samples provided by Weyerbacher Brewing Company. Registration required, $10 suggested donation.
Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or email gsalazar@nurturenaturecenter.org to register.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 6 to 10 p.m. "Family Night"--$10 wristband allows unlimited access to all rides. Performances by Dance Company of the CCCC and Crazy Heart. Also runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

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

Movies in the Park - "Madagascar 3": 8:30 p.m. Free, weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs. Sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Nevin Park, Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue. Click here for the full schedule of Easton Movies in the Park.

DJ Dub Shepard: 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 Thursday, August 15 at 7:24 a.m.