Weekend Guide, February 28 to March 2

Another month down, means we're all that much closer to spring...

Friday, February 28

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Philadelphia Funk Authority, Avenue 16: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

PMEA Region Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. 113 high school musicians from throughout eastern Pennsylvania perform selections including Wagner's Rienzi overture, :Serenade For Strings" by Edward Elgar, "Prelude for Orchestra" by Noah Klauss, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6. The musicians are the top players from the PMEA District 9 and District 10 orchestral festivals held in January. $6 per person. Easton Area Middle School, 1010 Echo Trail, Forks Township. 610-250-2481 ext. 32214

Family OUT Night: 8 p.m. to midnight. LGBT social with complimentary buffet. Featuring DJ April spinning up some ole skool juke jams. For those over 21. La Pazza Bar, 13th and Ferry streets. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
 
Adam Web: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Go Trio: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Bobby Clark: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Our Griffins: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Quimby Mountain Band: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ Lazy Kid: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, March 1

“Dr. Seuss and Poetry Power”: 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone’s favorite poet has a birthday to celebrate. Reading Dr. Seuss books is so much fun!  Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

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
 
Maria Woodford, DJ Menson: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Dana and Bruce: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com 

AMoS: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com
 
Chris Alan: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Tom Goering Quintet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

TBA: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Dear Anna: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Uncle Rocco: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, March 2

15th Annual Plaid Show Opening Reception: Noon to 3 p.m. This year's show, "To Plaid Or Not to Plaid", runs every Sunday through April 27. Free and open to the public. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond, is published every Friday.

Are you planning an event? Did we miss something? Let us know! Email us.

One Arrested After Raid Yields Methamphetamine

A man was arrested early this morning after a police raid of his West Ward residence turned up methamphetamine, the Easton Police Department reports.

Jacob Boyd, 34, of 1406 Butler St. is charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. Approximately $600 of methamphetamine, scales and packaging material were discovered during a warranted search of his home at about 6:05 a.m., they added.

The search was the result of an ongoing investigation by EPD Vice Unit officers that focused on methamphetamine sales in the West Ward area, police said.

Boyd is expected to be arraigned later today in front of District Magistrate Richard Yetter.

This Week in Easton, February 24 to 27

Well, this month just flew by, didn't it?

Monday, February 24

Open Mic Night: 6 to 10 p.m. P.A. will be provided, please bring yourself, your songs and your instruments. Come to play or just come to enjoy the music. BYOB okay, but please, no soda or food. New Seasons Event Center, 905b Line St. Email SlideTheBlues@gmail.com for more info.

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

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

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

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.

Tuesday, February 25

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.
 
Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 p.m. This month's book is "The Forever Year" by Ronald Anthony. Palmer Library, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

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.

Easton Area School Board meeting: 7 p.m. Education Center, board room, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Forks 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.

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

Bingo: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, corner of South Fourth and Ferry streets
 
Trivia Night: 7 to 10 p.m. Hosted by comedienne Liz Russo. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Wednesday, February 26

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)

Non-Fiction Book Group: 7 p.m. Easton Area Public Library, Marx Room, 515 Church St. www.eastonpl.org or 610-258-2917 ext 393

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

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

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, February 27

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
 
Film Screening - "More Than Honey": 6:30 p.m. Film by Markus Imhoof that documents bees' importance in the eco-system. Free, donations accepted. The first in a two-part series--"What's Happening to the Bees: A Local Perspective" is planned for March 13. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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.

PMEA Region Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. 113 high school musicians from throughout eastern Pennsylvania perform selections including Wagner's Rienzi overture, :Serenade For Strings" by Edward Elgar, "Prelude for Orchestra" by Noah Klauss, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6. The musicians are the top players from the PMEA District 9 and District 10 orchestral festivals held in January. $6 per person. Easton Area Middle School, 1010 Echo Trail, Forks Township. 610-250-2481 ext. 32214

Game Night: Available for your endless enjoyment and nostalgic lapses are a wide assortment games we all grew up playing, plus, Ring-the-Bull and Shut-the-Box. 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
 
Yan Carlos and the Subtle Experience: 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

Mariko Morimoto: 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!

Is there a community or entertainment event you'd like to see here? Are you organizing something you'd like to have posted? Did we miss something? Email us!

Easton Police Looking for Suspect Charged with Aggravated Assault

Harold Abraham Jr.
Contributed photo

The Easton Police Department says it is actively seeking to arrest a suspect in connection with an altercation that occurred in the South Side neighborhood of the city late Saturday night.

Harold Abraham Jr, of Easton,. is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and making terroristic threats, according to a media release.

Abraham allegedly threatened another man with a gun during or after an argument on West Berwick Street near the intersection of McKeen Street, though full  details of the incident were not immediately available, police said. They added that Abraham and the victim appear to know one another, but their relationship is unclear at this point in the investigation.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black Hispanic male, 5’6” tall, 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police say Abraham is to be considered armed and dangerous, and he should not be approached if seen.

If Abraham is sighted, police recommend calling 911. Alternately, anyone with information about the incident can call the Easton Police tip line at 610-250-6635. Callers may remain anonymous.

Updated on February 24 at 10:35 a.m. to clarify the details of the incident leading to charges and to add that Abraham is an Easton resident.

Weekend Guide, February 21 to 23

Take advantage of the hints of spring and the lull in the weather, 'cause you just know it ain't over yet...

Friday, February 21

Museum Talk: Noon. Sigal Museum volunteer Jane Moyer, age 102, "sharp as a tack and a wonderful storyteller", continues her talk about her life, her career, and interesting facts about Easton. The public is invited. Please RSVP to 610-253-1222. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. www.sigalmuseum.org

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Large Flowerheads, DJ Riske One, plus "People of the 'Mart" party: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Steve McDaniels: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Patrick Poladian: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Schubert & Binder: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Ali Oop's Juke Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and more. Come on out and DANCE! La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Kris Kehr: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Trouble City Allstars: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ John Harvey: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, February 22

Easton Farmers' Market Wintermart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. DJ Dogtrane (funk, soul, disco) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Droid Daughter with DJ Pevensie from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Shorty Rock (house) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Mourning Glory (trapstep, club, and original) from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

"I Love Easton" Art Show: Noon to 6 p.m. Curated by Jackie Lima, showing works by a number of Easton artists with an Easton theme. Show runs Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, March 16. 308 North 10th St. 718-928-5403

"Mardi-Crawl": Parade kicks off at 3 p.m., float construction--open to the public begins at 2 p.m. Those helping with construction can pick up a free commemorative pint glass and will be rewarded with free hot chocolate and other goodies. Parade begins at South Seventh and Walnut streets, proceeds north to Northampton Street where it will turn right and proceed to Sixth Street, and turn right onto Walnut Street to return to the starting point. Mardi-Gras style beads will be thrown and those wearing Mardi-Crawl outfits will be eligible to become the crawl's King and Queen. Hosted by the "Beermuda Triangle"--Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St., Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St., and Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-250-6561

"The Collector, The Protector, The Keeper" Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m.  In her current body of work, Rebecca Reeves considers herself, the “Collector, Protector and The Keeper” of numerous family heirlooms.  Similar to the meticulously detailed Victorian human hair wreaths which represented the family tree, Reeves uses miniature furniture as representation for the objects in her home, her family tree.  iMiJ Shop, 140A Northampton St. 610-247-5868

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

A Few Good Men, DJ Riske One: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

King Henry's Bandstand: 8 to 11 p.m. Retro dance party featuring favorite golden oldies up to pop hits of today by King Henry & The Showmen. $10 per person. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

Laurie Vosburg & 519 South: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

The Mosey Beet: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Off the Road: 10 p.m. Mother's Bar and Grille, 3 Lehn's Court. 610-253-1012

Working Class Bohemians: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

DJ Discreet: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Truth and Soul: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, February 23

Yoga Under the Sphere: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. $15 per person, benefits the Shanthi Project, NNC, and Easton Yoga. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond, is published every Friday.

Are you planning an event? Did we miss something? Let us know! Email us.

Updated at 5:26 p.m.

This Week in Easton, February 17 to 20

Repeat after me: no more snow, no more snow...

Monday, February 17

Today is Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents Day, a federal holiday.
Federal and state offices, as well as the US Postal Service, are closed, along with many local government offices. Most schools and many banks have the day off too. 

Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. Easton City Hall, 1 South Third St., sixth floor.

Williams Land Preservation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

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

Tuesday, February 18

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

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.

Easton Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Easton City Hall, 1 South Third St., third floor.

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

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

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, February 19

Easton Redevelopment Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th 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

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

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

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

Thursday, February 20

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

"Pour It Forward": 6 p.m. We’ll be pouring La Trappe Oak Aged Quad into La Trappe glasses.  The first 40 pours are free, and then you have the opportunity to buy the glass.  Lanny Hoff, owner of Artisanal Imports, and Dean Young, executive director of the Easton Boys & Girls Club will be on hand helping us pour. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Easton. Event is part of Lehigh Valley Beer Week. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

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.

Lehigh Art Alliance Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring works by Louise Cosgrove, Kay Frederick, Deborah Hamburger, Femi J. Johnson and Brenda Voll. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org 

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

Game Night: Available for your endless enjoyment and nostalgic lapses are a wide assortment games we all grew up playing, plus, Ring-the-Bull and Shut-the-Box. 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

Ten Strings Duo: 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

Serene Green: 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!

Is there a community or entertainment event you'd like to see here? Are you organizing something you'd like to have posted? Did we miss something? Email us!

Updated at 11:42 a.m.

Cleanup from Latest Snowfall Ongoing, Will Take Days to Clear

By Christina Georgiou

Residents shovel out cars on Ferry Street in Easton's West Ward
Thursday afternoon. Snowfall in excess of 12 inches, on top of previous
snow already on the ground, has left huge piles of snow all over the city,
which officials say workers will be working on removing well into next week.

The latest official snow emergency declaration ended this afternoon, but it will take days to clean up from the latest storm to hit the city and surrounding area, but workers will be working daily until the job is done--probably some time next week--Easton city officials say.

"I think the operation is going well," said Easton Public Works Director David Hopkins. "The crew has all of the streets passable at this point, at least all of the roadways that they were able to get through." 

Cars parked along streets that are not designated snow emergency routes make it harder for plows to do their job, but city officials realize that parking options are limited in some areas. They're also reminding residents that shoveled snow should not be thrown back into the street.

"Obviously on the side streets with on-street parking there is decreasing space to store snow; however, we still cannot have it thrown back into the street," Hopkins said.  "This is a real problem, especially with lower temperatures and re-freezing."

The city will be carting some of the snow away to clear more room, beginning Friday, he said.

"When we remove snow, we cannot dump it into the river so we store it at various locations throughout the city (where they can melt slowly)," Hopkins said. Snow will be moved to a parking lot along Lehigh Drive, the Hackett Park parking lot, Eddyside Park parking lot, and Heil parking lot, as well as other locations as city workers, aided by workers from private local firms contracted by the city, relocated small mountains of snow from city streets.


 

Weekend Guide, February 14 to 16

What was the point of all that shoveling if you don't take advantage of the opportunity to get out and have some fun afterwards?

Friday, February 14

Have a happy Valentine's Day!

"I Love Easton" Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Art by Jackie Lima. Show runs on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 noon to 6 p.m. 308 North 10th St.
 
BC Combo with Tower Suite and Friends: 7 p.m. Featuring The Ladies and the Champ. Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant and Lounge, 91 Larry Holmes Drive. 610-250-0202

Valentine Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Instruction with Con Gallagher 7 to 8 p.m., dancing with DJ Carol Coffinger 8 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 N. Third St. 610-433-7804 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

John Carelli, tenor: 7 to 10 p.m. Mexa Modern Mexican, 42 S. Third St. 610-829-2101
 
Comedy Show: 8 p.m. With headliner Pat House, featuring Peggy O'Leary and Jason Brown. Free. DJ Riske One to follow at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Bear Night: 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet, complimentary buffet and smoke-free, always a great time with great folks! La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Alex Radus: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Lucas Lasagna: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Trevor Purdy & Scott Young: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com 

Appalachian Gypsy Tribe: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Dirk Quinn: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ LazyKid: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, February 15

"What 11-year-old girl convinced President Lincoln to grow a beard?": 10 a.m. to noon. Free plus free breakfast too. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562
 
Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Rabeka (90s, hiphop) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Dogtrane (hiphop, house, drum 'n bass) from 1 to 3 p.m., Awol (jungle,deephouse) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ MourningGlory (trapstep, club, and original) from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com
 
"The Life and Death of George Washington": 1 p.m. Historian Jeffrey Finegan will review the General’s life through the eyes of his friend and physician, Dr. James Craik, on the day of Washington’s death in 1799. Free with museum admission or $5 donation requested. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

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

Jef Bellfy & Co., DJ Mike West: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Sarah Ayers, James Supra & Andy Kilcoyne: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Presti: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Decoy Clones: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Eric Mintel Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com 

Selectronics: 10 p.m.  Josh Fink and his amazing audio visual extravaganza. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

DJ Realion: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Paulie Knakk: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, February 16

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond, is published every Friday.

Are you planning an event? Did we miss something? Let us know! Email us.

Low-Cost Shingles Vaccine Offered at Easton Hospital

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is offering shingles shots to those age 50 and older for $5 at the Kroner Auditorium at Easton Hospital, 250 South 21st St. in Wilson Borough. The first vaccine clinic session will be on Friday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and payments must be made by check or money order. Cash will not be accepted.

The service will be offered every second Friday of the month through the end of 2014. Each shingles vaccine clinic session is able to accept about 50 reservations, said Easton Hospital marketing vice president Steven Wilson.

To make a reservation for the clinic on Friday or for a future date, call the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 610-250-4268.

EAHS Athletes Accept College Scholarships

From left to right, Justin Best committed to East Stroudsburg University,
Justin Weldon and Cameron Casciole attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania this fall,
and Joshua Shultz, attending  Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware.
Contributed photo

Four Easton Area High School students that received athletic scholarships accepted the colleges' offers in a signing ceremony held in the EAHS gym lobby this morning.

EAHS linebacker Justin Best committed to attending and playing for the East Stroudsburg University football team.

Football players Cam Casciole and Justin Weldon received scholarships to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and will be attending there this coming fall.

Casciole was recruited by a number of Division II and III schools as a linebacker, EAHS Head Football Coach Steve Shiffert said, adding that Weldon was recruited as a defensive lineman by numerous of Div II and Div I AA schools.

A former Easton teammate, Matt Mowad, also attends and plays for the football team at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Cross-country runner Joshua Shultz also signed a letter of intent this morning and will  attend Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Del. this coming autumn.

Snow Emergencies Declared in Easton Area Prior to Storm

A snowman seen in Wilson Borough. Another 6 to 10
inches of snow has been forecast for the area, with
the storm expected to begin tonight.

Snow emergencies have been declared in the City of Easton, along with several surrounding municipalities, in anticipation of significant snowfall expected to begin late Wednesday evening.

In the City of Easton, vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday. The parking ban is scheduled to end at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 14.

Residents living along snow emergency routes may park in the city's parking deck on South Third St. free of charge, beginning at 5 p.m. today. Vehicles must be removed by 5 p.m. on Friday to avoid paying a parking fee.

Additionally, garbage and recycling pick up in the city is expected to be delayed by at least one day due to the storm, city officials have announced.

In Wilson Borough, a snow emergency has been declared beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The ban on street parking along designated routes is scheduled to last until Friday, February 14 at 2 p.m.

In West Easton, a snow emergency also starts at 8 p.m. and is set to last until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 14.

In Stockertown, the snow emergency will begin at 5 p.m. today and is set to last until noon on Saturday, February 15.

In Tatamy, snow emergency rules go into effect at 9 p.m. tonight. The ban on street parking on designated routes in the borough will last until streets are clear and town official lift it.

There will be a snow emergency in Williams Township starting at 9 p.m. this evening to last until 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 14.

Forks Township has declared a snow emergency to run from 10 p.m. tonight through 5 p.m. Friday, February 14.

Palmer Township has declared a snow emergency and issued a disaster emergency to begin at 6 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, lasting through 8 p.m. on Friday, February 14.

Additionally, LANTA bus service has been suspended for the entire day of Thursday, February 13.

Updated at 4:17 p.m.

Man Arrested During Raid Was Out on Bail

An Easton man who was arrested almost exactly one month ago during a police search of his residence and was out on bail was arrested again this morning and faces additional drug charges.

Easton police say Mark Parks Sr., 51, was arrested early this morning after heroin and cocaine were found during a warranted narcotics search of his home at 740 West Wilkes Barre St. Parks will be arraigned later today on charges of possession of heroin and cocaine and also faces charges of delivery of a controlled substance, they added.

On January 10, the same residence was raided by police, who reported they discovered approximately $10,000 worth of heroin, $3,000 worth of marijuana, and a scale at the residence. Parks was arrested and charged with  possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Police say their search is complete at the residence for now; however, they intend to obtain a  search warrant for a garage related to the investigation

This Week in Easton, February 10 to 13

Bets that we get through this week without a snow day?

Monday, February 10

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Easton Area School Board Special meeting: 6 p.m., to be followed by committee meetings. The 2014-2015 preliminary budget will be presented. Education Center, board room, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Forks Township.

Wilson Area School Board committee and regular meetings: Finance committee meets at 6:15 p.m., full board meeting at 7 p.m. Meeting was rescheduled to this date from February 3, due to inclement weather. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Boulevard, 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. The proposed McDonald's is on the agenda. 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, February 11

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.

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.

Williams Township Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 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.

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

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

Wednesday, February 12

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

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

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

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

Off the Road: 7 p.m. 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 

Gabriela Lena Frank: 8 p.m. with a composer's chat before the concert at 7 p.m. Grammy-nominated, and Latin Grammy-winner pianist and composer with an affinity for 20th-century music from South America and Eastern Europe. Program to include compositions by Alberto Ginastera and Béla Bartók, as well original works for piano. Tickets are $15.  Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St. For tickets, call 610-330-5009 or click here to purchase them online.

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, February 13

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.

Forks Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Game Night: Available for your endless enjoyment and nostalgic lapses are a wide assortment games we all grew up playing, plus, Ring-the-Bull and Shut-the-Box. 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

YanCarlos Sanchez: 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

DJ Dub Shepherd: 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!

Is there a community or entertainment event you'd like to see here? Are you organizing something you'd like to have posted? Did we miss something? Email us!

Weekend Guide, February 7 to 9

What's the point of shoveling snow to get out if you don't actually go out? Do something fun this weekend...

Friday, February 7

 

Flick N Float: Come watch Finding Nemo while floating in our heated indoor pool. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. $3 per person or $8 per family for non-member, free for members. Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity, 1225 W Lafayette St. 610-258-6158 or www.familyymca.org

Dancing: 7 to 10 p.m. Tango instruction with Con Gallagher 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing with DJ Carol Coffinger 8 to 10 p.m. Light refreshments served. $10 per person. Benefits the Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-433-7804 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Hoochie Coochie Men, DJ Riske One: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Zaire: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com 

Ojespa Jazz Project: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Schubert & Binder: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Ali Oop's Juke Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and more. Come on out and DANCE! La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Jeff Bellfy & Co.: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Corner Blues Project: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ John McCluskey: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, February 8

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

"Satellites!": 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the Earth through the eyes of a satellite in this real-time Science Sphere show.  $5 suggested donation, to benefit March Elementary School. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Dogtrane (rhythm 'n blues, funk, soul,disco) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Kru (reggae, ska, rocksteady) from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Shorty Rock (old school hiphop, funk, soul) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ MourningGlory (trapstep, club, and original) from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

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

Uncle Rocco, DJ Menson: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

DJ Discreet: 8:30 p.m. Soul, Motown, funk, fly, and jazz. With visuals by Josh Finck. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Andrew Moses: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Amos: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Mike Frank & Ellyot Ray: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Roi and Lansing: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Redz Vision: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, February 9

 

Opening Reception & Poetry Reading: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Upcycled Masterpieces" See what artists in the Lehigh Valley are creating with resources some might see as "just garbage" with a reading by featured poets where we explore how we continually "upcycle" ourselves despite adversity. Quadrant Bookmart and Coffee House, Gallery C (on the second floor), 20 North Third St.

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond, is published every Friday.

Are you planning an event? Did we miss something? Let us know! Email us.

Updated at 1:55 p.m.

Annual Plaid Show Seeks Submissions

It started as a joke, but after a decade and a half, the annual plaid-themed art show at the Gallery at St. John's Lutheran Church at 330 Ferry St. is an Easton tradition.

Once again, the show, which will run Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. from March 2 through April 27, is seeking submissions from area artists for the 15th Annual Plaid Show, subtitled "To Plaid Or Not to Plaid."

Of course, since entries are strongly encouraged to incorporate plaid in some way, "no matter how subtle", the answer is clear.

The show is open to all art mediums and artist experience levels. All artwork must be framed, wired and ready for hanging. For three-dimensional art, approximately three linear feet of space will be available. Small stands or tables no more than 2 1/2 feet wide may be used.

There is a $10 entry fee per artist. Twenty percent of proceeds from sold works will be donated to the gallery, with the other 80 percent going to the artist. Additionally, some of the entry fee will support the Arts Community of Easton (ACE), which is co-sponsoring the show.

Full show guidelines, along with a registration form, are available online here.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 2 from noon to 3 p.m., and an artists' talk and awards ceremony is planned for Sunday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m.

For more information about the show, call the gallery at 610-258-6119, show organizer Pamalee LaDuca at 610-258-5865 or email here.

Crayola Seeks Contest Entries, Winner to Be Exhibited at Flower Show

The winning entry to a kids' art contest being held by the Crayola Experience will be displayed at the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 1 to 9.

Starting today, February 5, parents of kids ages 6 to 14 may submit their child’s original ideas for a 45-foot communal art exhibit that will be part of the annual horticultural show in Philadelphia.

Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, February 12, and the winner will be announced on Thursday, February 13. The winner will get a chance to work with a professional Crayola artist during the week of February 15 to 23 to make their vision a reality, as well as receive a Crayola gift basket valued at $100 and four tickets to the Crayola Experience.

For the official rules and full submission details, click here.

For more about the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show, click here.

Local Students Nominated to U.S. Service Academies

Seven students from Northampton County, including four from Easton, have been nominated by Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA17) for appointments to the United States Service Academies. 

"It is my distinguished honor to nominate these exceptional young men and women as candidates for appointment to our esteemed United States Service Academies," Cartwright said in a media release.  "Each student nominated is among the best and brightest of northeastern Pennsylvania, and they represent the next generation of great American leaders."

Though nominated by Congressman Cartwright, each student will still go through the academies' competitive application process and nominees are still required to seek admittance from their desired service academy—a decision made by each academy individually. 

If offered an appointment, the students will join their respective academy's class of 2018.

Northampton County nominees from Easton include:

William Scott Begley
Contributed photos

William Scott Begley, a senior at Easton Area High School. The son of William Scott Begley Sr., he is a member of the National Honor Society, French Honor Society, the Easton Varsity Track and Field and Easton Varsity Swimming. He is also a lead cadet in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and a member of the Pennsylvania Water Rescue team. William has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.

Patrick Connor Nelson

Patrick Connor Nelson, a senior at Easton Area High School and the son of Michael and Margaret Nelson. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Symphonic Orchestra. He is also captain of the Boys’ Volleyball Team.  Patrick has been nominated to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.

Meredith Susan Ellison

Meredith Susan Ellison, a graduate of Easton Area High School who is currently attending the Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point, NY. Meredith is the daughter of Thomas Ellison and Kerri Leonard-Ellison. She was a member of the Key club, National Honor Society, USMAPS Cross Country and Track Team Captain, Class Secretary of the Student Council, and the School Paper Editor-in-Chief. She has also volunteered for Relay for Life, the Red Cross, and Special Olympics. Meredith has been nominated to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.

Connor Patrick Mellet

Connor Patrick Mellet, a senior at Easton Area High School and the son of Patrick and Joli Mellet. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Technology Student Association, and Student Council. He is also a captain on the Varsity Cross Country team, as well as a member of the lacrosse and track and field teams. Connor has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD.

Also nominated were Meghan O’Toole of Bethlehem, Jessica R. Wain of Bangor, and Alan Scott Lancaster of Pen Argyl. All three hope to attend the United States Naval Academy.

"I want to thank these outstanding young adults for their willingness to commit to service to and for country.  They give me hope that our best days are surely ahead," Cartwright added.

Annual 'Souper Bowl' Cook-Off Highlights Area's Best Chili

By Christina Georgiou

Local restaurants competed in the 19th Annual Souper Bowl of
Chili cook-off Sunday at Pearly Baker's in Downtown Easton.
Click on any photo for a full size view

Chef Jake Snyder said he started by smoking pork shoulder, belly and tenderloin, along with a variety of peppers on Wednesday, a process that took 20 hours. Once that was accomplished, he was ready to actually begin cooking the "Three-Way Pig Chili" that was to be his entry on behalf of Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse in the 19th Annual Souper Bowl of Chili cook-off.

While some might think that's a lot of trouble, Snyder's efforts paid off in the form of taking first place in the People's Choice contest.

The line into Pearly Baker's Alehouse stretched out the
door and down the block as chili fans waited
patiently for the chance to sample 15 different kinds of
chili and vote for a favorite.

The chili cookoff, a favorite annual Easton event of those in the know, raised more than $2,000 for the Easton Farmers' Market on Sunday, with more than 400 paying $5 a head to sample 15 different chilies and vote for the best. Some waited hours in a line that stretched down the block for the privilege.

Four judges--Ed Stahley, Steve Flowers, State Representative Robert Freeman, and Pat Locquasta--also tried all the chilies.

Judges honored Horns in Bethlehem with top honors for their veggie and shortrib chili.

Two Rivers Brewing Company chef
Jeremy Bialker's entry , a mole
braised pork belly chili, won
third place in the judges hearts.

The Spinnerstown Hotel came
in second with a smoked porter chili
topped with a bit of fried mozzarella
stick and garlic-onion sour cream.

The Spinnerstown Hotel came in second with a smoked porter chili topped with a bit of fried mozzarella stick and garlic-onion sour cream.

Pearly Baker's served up two different chilies, which competed
with each other: "Wired Verde", which was a pork verde
simmered in Seattle's Best coffee, and "Breakfast of Champions"
a pork, ham, and bean chili with "a ton of onions" topped with
home fries and cheddar cheese. Between the two, "Breakfast"
won the day.

Jeremy Bialker's entry for Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton, a mole braised pork belly chili, won third place in the judges hearts.

Pearly Baker's also offered two kinds of chili which competed against each other, but weren't part of the main competition.

"It wouldn't be fair," said Pearly Baker's executive  chef Peter Felton. "If we won, it would be like 'fix!'"

While smoked meats and pork were especially big this year, overall, the entries were as diverse as the eateries in the contest, and each seemed to reflect a bit of the philosophy of the restaurants themselves.

Daddy's Place served up a lamb
and white bean chili with distinctly Mediterranean hints

V-lish, which makes vegan soups, offered a sweet and spicy chili soup topped with carrot hummus, while Daddy's Place served up a lamb and white bean chili with distinctly Mediterranean hints typical of the Lebanese delicacies the new Northampton Street restaurant is fast becoming locally known for.

Others, such as Porters' Pub, went with tried-and-true for their entries.

"This is our house chili," said chef Derek Chimel. "We have it all day, every day."

Win or lose, though, the day was clearly a "win" for attendees. After all, how often does one get to have 15 different kinds of chili for Sunday brunch, possibly accompanied by a nice craft beer?

Thankfully, in Easton, the answer is: once a year.

Shawn Doyle of Savory Grille in Macungie
offered up his avocado creme fresh topped
chili with a smile.

A chili-lover votes for his favorite offering.

Pork and tomatillo chili, topped with cayenne popcorn was
Valenca's entry.

Chef Ricky Heinricks from the Spinnerstown
Hotel tops his chili creation with garlic
onion sour cream.