Monday, August 19, 2013

This Week in Easton, August 19 to 22

It's almost time for back-to-school, so why not make the most of the rest of your summer right now?

Monday, August 19


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

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 committee meeting and regular meeting: The technology committee meets at 6 p.m., full board meeting at 7 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Boulevard, Wilson Borough.

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 20


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

 911 Memorial Flag Raising: Begins at 2:30 p.m. The 911 Memorial Flag will be transferred to City of Easton Emergency Service Personnel, and the flag will be raised in the Sigal Museum at 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. The flag will remain on display until Sept.20 and will be viewable with regular museum admission after today. Click here for more information. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

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.

Wednesday, August 21


"Fantastic Fish": 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about fish that you can find in the Delaware and Lehigh rivers and design your own fantastic fish. $7 per child. Registration required, call 610-253-4432 or  email "gsalazar" at nurturenaturecenter.org. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 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.

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.)  Terra Cafe, 321 Northampton St. www.eastonpa-eba.org

Sounds of Summer - Crazy Hearts: 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 22. 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.

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

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Zaire: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant at The Club at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 22



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 For more about the Coats for Kids campaign or to donate directly, visit is.gd/EastonCoats

Open House: 6 to 9 p.m. Come walk through four art galleries and see our Science on a Sphere. Free and open to the public. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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

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

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

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

The Barrelhouse Brothers: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Movies in the Park - "The Pirates! Band of Misfits": 8:30 p.m. Free, weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs. Sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St.

 Adam Web: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net


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