This Week in Easton, December 23 to 26

It's an ideal time to enjoy family and friends...Have a very merry week!

Monday, December 23

Easton Farmers' Market Wintermart: 4 to 7 p.m. Pick-up your special orders and last minute holiday meal items during this added market day. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Williams Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal  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, December 24

Today is Christmas Eve.

Many local government offices are closed, including the City of Easton. Northampton County offices close at noon.

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

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.

Wednesday, December 25

Today is Christmas day.

A very merry Christmas to all who celebrate it from The Easton Eccentric!

Today is a federal and state holiday. Additionally, all local government offices are closed.

There is no LANTA bus service today. However, on holidays, when there is no LANTA bus service, the public may ride Trans-Bridge buses locally for $2 per trip. Trans-Bridge will be operating on a Sunday schedule today. Visit www.transbridgelines.com and click on the "holiday service" link about halfway down the page for more details.

Thursday, December 26

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

PBR Retro Thursday and 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. 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

Christmas Hangover Comedy Show: 8 p.m. Sean Green and Jonny Loquasto headlining, with special guests Dan Shelly, Adam Yenser and Tyler Rothrock. Tickets are $10 per person. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or click here for more details about the show.

Pam Purvis: 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

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Scene in Easton: Project Hope of Easton Holiday Dinner Celebration

By Christina Georgiou

About 400 were treated to a traditional turkey and ham holiday dinner with
all the trimmings, including mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green
beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, and more Sunday afternoon
during the annual Project Hope of Easton Christmas dinner celebration
held in the banquet hall at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
in Downtown Easton.
Click on any photo for a full-size view

About 400 were treated to a turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings Sunday afternoon at the banquet hall at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Downtown Easton Sunday evening for Project Hope of Easton's annual holiday dinner and party.

With two seatings this year--one at noon and the other at 3 p.m.--the very happy crowd also received gifts including toys for children, new winter weather scarves, hats, and gloves, gently used clothing, bags of groceries, and lots of sweets and chocolate. Children were also treated to a visit and photos with Santa Claus.

"It's wonderful," said Project Hope Chairwoman Judy Walker of the day. "We get more organized every year. The two seatings helped tremendously."

Project Hope of Easton Chair Judy Walker, right,
with her husband Dr. Stanley Walker, also a key organizer
of the event, look out over a happy crowd at the
annual Christmas dinner celebration.

While Saturday's snowstorm left the dinner with about 45 volunteers, down from an expected 75, the event went off without a hitch.

Dinner guests are invited through local community organizations, word-of-mouth, and through flyers posted throughout the City of Easton.

"It's for anyone who feels they have a need," Walker said.

More than 40 individual and corporate local sponsors provide everything needed for the annual holiday celebration, now in its 27th year, from food for the dinner to desserts to toys to hand knit items to monetary funding.

"The kids just keep smiling and smiling," noted first-time volunteer Pat Gordon of Phillipsburg, NJ. "It's unreal."

For more information about Project Hope of Easton, click here to visit the organization's website.

A young guest enjoys a cookie.

Smiling volunteers served about 400 guests at the
annual Project Hope of Easton holiday dinner Sunday
afternoon.

Mike Metzgar of Wind Gap provided live music during the event.

Members of the Easton Fire Department visited the dinner to distribute
chocolate reindeer lollipops to kids.

Arthur Sickles and Yvonne Werkheiser, both of Easton,
show off their animated holiday hats

Project Hope volunteers April Shannon of Lopatcong, NJ and Shirley Falk
of Phillipsburg NJ had a sweet job, distributing desserts Sunday afternoon.

Stew Miller of Easton was delighted to receive an Eagles hat
at the Project Hope holiday dinner on Sunday.

It's hard to decide which to eat first, chocolate or cookies....

Thomas Thompson of Easton said he
shoveled "four tons of snow" before he could
attend the Project Hope dinner Sunday. He
added it was worth it.

Editor's note: Project Hope of Easton board member and organizer
Dr. Stanley Walker kindly offered me the opportunity to distribute some chocolate to guests
Sunday afternoon, which I took him up on, whereupon he took up my camera.
Credit for this photo goes to him. I'm on the upper left.

Scene in Easton: Cookies and Milk with Santa

By Christina Georgiou

Kids got to pick out free books from the
Cops 'n Kids Reading Room.
Click on any photo for a larger view.

Paxinosa School students and their families, comprising a crowd of about 500 in all, gathered at the school Thursday evening for milk and cookies, holiday activities, and the chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa A. Claus.

Some merry volunteer elves catch a break
after serving cookies and milk.

Making holiday cards for troops stationed
overseas was one activity Wednesday
evening.

Courtney Boisseau from Head Start gives away small
gifts to passing children, as Weed and Seed Director
Laura Accetta looks on.

A group waits to participate in a holiday sing-along in the auditorium
at Paxinosa School Wednesday evening.

Members of Brownie Troop 8962 of Palmer Township, above
and below, wait for the sing-along to begin. Troop
members handed out musical instruments for participants
to play during the event.

Waiting to see Mr. and Mrs. Santa A. Claus.

 

Weekend Guide, December 13 to 15

In between shopping for holiday gifts, why not gift yourself with a bit of fun?

Friday, December 13

 

Millionaires' Row Holiday Open House Event: 5 to 8 p.m. At least 10 businesses along this historic section of Downtown Easton will feature several live music performances,  book signings, refreshments, art, strolling minstrels, re-enactors in period clothing associated with the Sigal Museum, and more, plus a number of special offers for shoppers. Click here for full schedule of events.

"This House Is For The Ladies" Book Signing: 5 to 8 p.m. Easton historian Ken Klabunde will sign copies of his new book which chronicles the history of the Simon Mansion. Part of the Millionaires' Row Holiday event. Third Street Alliance, in the library, 41 North Third St. Click here for more details.

Concord Chamber Singers Madrigal Yuletide Feast: Cash bar and dinner begins at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets ar $45 per person. Northampton Country Club, 5049 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township. 610-252-4394, 610-252-4251, 610-253-2583, 610-258-6125 or www.ccsingers.org

The Large Flowerheads, Ugly Sweater Party with 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

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. to midnight. Annual potluck--bring a dish, dessert, appetizer plate, some hoho, or anything to add to the holiday fare. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com 

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

Tom Goehring: 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

The Fortunate Fall: 10 p.m. With Dan DeChellis on keyboards. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

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

Saturday, December 14

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

Photos with Santa: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 donation, benefits the Center for Animal Health and Welfare. TD Bank, 2417 Park Ave., Palmer Township. 610-252-7722 ext. 4

"SEVEN!": 6 to 9 p.m. "Come have a glass of wine, some munchies, and help us celebrate seven wonderful years on the Alley!  We wouldn't be here without your support, so stop in and let us thank you!  We'd love to see you!" Live music by Carter Lansing too. Just Around the Corner, 5 North Bank St. 610-258-9850

Fashion Show and Silent Auction: Cocktail hour from 7 to 8 p.m., show begins promptly at 8 p.m. T's Green Boutique, 456 Northampton St. 610-252-2728 or www.tsgreenboutique.com CANCELLED, rescheduled for January 4

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 Kevin Rogers: 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 and Jimmy Meyer: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com 

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

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

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

Assorted Musicians: 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, December 15

"Tis the Season" Recital: 2 to 4 p.m. Performances by Piano Dreams students, guest pianists, and vocalists. Hampton Inn, 3729 Easton-Nazareth Highway, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 610-438-0994

Yoga Under the Sphere: 5:30 p.m. $15, proceeds go to the Shanthi Project, Nurture Nature Center, and Easton Yoga. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St.

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

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