Monday, August 26, 2013

This Week in Easton, August 26 to 29

The kids may be going back to school this week, but that doesn't have to mean summer has to be  over for you...

Monday, August 26

Easton Veggie Van Stop: 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will distribute in-season vegetables and produce grown at local community gardens. Free, donations appreciated. Held over due to immense popularity (and a few extra veggies), this truly is the last week for the season! South 10th and Pine streets, near the community garden. Click here for more information.

Open Mic Night: 6 to 10 p.m. PA will be provided, bring yourself, your songs, and your instruments, or, just come and enjoy the music. BYOB okay, but please, no soda or food. Free. New Seasons Event Center, 905b Line St. For more info about open mic specifics, email SlideTheBlues@gmail.com or click here.

Palmer Township Shade Tree Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

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

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. All are welcome, handicapped accessible. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-1035

Comedy Show: 8 p.m. Hosted by Easton's own Liz Russo, with headliner Tommy Pope, and comedians Dan Shelly, Tyler Rothrock, Kricket Lee, and others. No cover. Click here for more information. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Tuesday, August 27


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

Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. This month's book is "Nothing Daunted" by Dorothy Wickenden. Palmer Library, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township. Click here for more information about this group.

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.

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 28


Restaurant Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 1 p.m. A Wing and a Prayer,  a new soul-food style takeout and catering company is inviting members of the community to the eatery's ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration and sample its offerings. 444 Northampton St. 484-515-8389 or click here for more details.

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

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

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

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

Brosky & Meyers: 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

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

Thursday, August 29

Lolly and YoYo Concert: 2 p.m. Show is geared for children ages 2 through 7 and include adventurous storytelling, interactive songs and lots of jumping around. Riegelsville Public Library, 615 Easton Road (Route 611), Riegelsville. 610-982-9594

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

Karaoke with D.W. Wilson:
7 to 10 p.m. Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant and Lounge, 91 Larry Holmes Drive. 610-250-0202

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

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

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

Save the Date!


Don't forget, the 2nd Annual Greater Easton Open is this Friday, August 30 at the Riverview County Club, beginning at 8 a.m., with a barbeque luncheon at noon. Whether hitting the greens or just up for lunch, it's not too late to sign up. Event proceeds benefit community organizations in all four city neighborhoods, and all fees are tax-deductable and ...click here for more details.

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Last updated on Tuesday, August 27 at 10:24 a.m.

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