This Week in Easton, January 6 to 9

The weather?! What else did you expect from January?

Monday, January 6

First Monday Film Screening - Ken Burns' "The Statue of Liberty": Noon to 1 p.m. Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876 in mind for completion to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. A joint effort between America and France, it was agreed upon that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the French people were responsible for the statue and its assembly here in the United States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. This film was nominated for the Academy Award and the Emmy The public is invited. There is no charge for admission. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St., with parking available in the church parking lot at South Ninth and Washington streets. 610-253-8271

AARP Palmer Township Area Chapter 2144 Meeting: 1 p.m. For members, $5 yearly membership fee. Wilson Borough Community Center, 2200 Liberty St. Wilson Borough.

Enriching Lives Through Art show begins: Hand crafted woodwork, photographs, pencil sketches and paintings by Peter Boccadoro, Rick Bryant, Erik Chuss, Kailey Goodnuff, Clarissa Louw, and Christina Wallitsch. Runs through February 28. Family YMCA, 1225 W. Lafayette St. www.familyymca.org or click here for more information and show hours.

Northampton County Council reorganization meeting: 4:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

City of Easton Ethics Board meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Forks Township Board of Supervisors reorganization meeting: 6:30 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

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

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.

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

Open Mic Night: : 8 p.m. All musicians and styles welcome with a friendly-supportive-fun atmosphere. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Tuesday, January 7

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

Safe Harbor Medical Clinic: 6 to 10 p.m. Free, for those without health insurance and in need of medical care. Advance appointments are requested. Safe Harbor Easton, 536 Bushkill Drive. To schedule an appointment, call 610-258-5540, email trogers@safeharboreaston.org, or stop by in person Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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, sixth floor, 1 South Third St. CANCELLED

Fry's Run Watershed Association Meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Office, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams 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

Trivia Night: 7 to 10 p.m. Hosted by comedienne Liz Russo. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Bingo: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, corner of South Fourth and Ferry streets.

Palmer Township Zoning Hearing 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, January 8

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

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. 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

Waver Wednesday: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. All new wave, dark wave, indie and electronica music, with DJ Brad Scott Smith and DJ Mumbler.  Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Thursday, January 9

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

Easton Board of Health meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St. CANCELLED (due to lack of agenda items)

Northampton County Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

Forks Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Includes the first submission of the 2014 township budget. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Game Night: Enjoy a wide assortment games of board games we all grew up playing, plus, classic tavern games Ring-the-Bull and Shut-the-Box. PBR cans are $1 from 4 p.m. to midnight. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.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 www.blackandblueeaston.com

Chris Cummings Standards Trio: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Open Mic with Nick Levinos: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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Updated at 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7