This Week in Easton, January 7 to 10

If one of your new year's resolutions is to get more involved in community affairs, this is a good week to start making that happen...

Monday, January 7

First Monday - “The Hanna-Barbera Heyday” The Story of William Hanna & Joseph Barbera, Part 1 1950’s & 1960’s:  Noon. Daniel Reddington, director of Mary Meuser Memorial Library will give a presentation on the history of Hanna Barbera cartoons. He will speak on how the cartoons were developed, which cartoons did not make it and which became very popular. Free, all are invited. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. For more information on this presentation call 610-253-8271.

AARP Palmer Township Area Chapter 2144 meeting: 1 p.m. Membership is $5 annually. Wilson Borough Community Center, 2200 Liberty St., Wilson Borough.

Northampton County Council Organizational meeting: 4:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Room 3116, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St

Envision Lehigh Valley Public Input meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. St. John's Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St. For more information, click here.

Forks Township Board of Supervisors Reorganizational meeting and workship: Reorganization at 6:30 p.m., workshop at 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, 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.

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

Tuesday, January 8

Advisory Council of the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging meeting: 9:30 a.m. Meeting to be held in lower level conference room. Martin J. Bechtel Building, 520 East Broad St., Bethlehem.

"Curbside Chat": 6 p.m. The presentation will be given by Charles Marohn of Strong Towns, a professional engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Minnesota and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). The event is free and open to the public. A social hour with refreshments will follow the presentation. RSVP required, email Dennis Lieb to attend. Room 224, Oeschle Hall, Lafayette College. For more information about the event, click here.

Easton City Council workshop meeting: 6 p.m. 2013 city budget to be discussed. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.Cancelled

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.

Williams Township Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers Winter Train Show: 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring a small step stool for their children to help them see more of the layouts. Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children. 212 Main St., Stockertown. nasme.tripod.com

Bar Bingo: 7 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Wednesday, January 9

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

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

Country Dancing: 7 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. 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

Thursday, January 10

Envision Lehigh Valley Public Input meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. Shiloh Baptist church, 403 Davis St. For more information, click here.

City of Easton Board of Health meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Northampton County Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Room 3116, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St

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

Band Showcase, DJ Danny Tapia: Bands at 8 p.m., DJ at 11 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Ojespa Jazz Project: 8 to 11 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. DJs Ernie and/or Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or blackandblueeaston.com

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

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Blasting to Stop Traffic on Route 78

Traffic will be stopped on Route 78 in both directions in Williams Township on Tuesday, January 8 for about 15 minutes sometime between 1 and 2 p.m.

The traffic standstill is to allow blasting to safely occur at the landfill owned by  Chrin Brothers Inc., which is adjacent to the highway, according to a PennDOT announcement.

The state transportation agency also warned that motorists on Route 33 south near the interchange with Route 78 may also be affected when the flow of traffic is halted on Route 78.

"Expect delays and use caution driving through the area," PennDOT warns.

Easton Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect

A man reportedly robbed a small grocery store in Easton's Southside neighborhood today  shortly before 1:30 p.m. and city police are looking for the perpetrator.

Police say a man with a gun entered Kelly's Corner Market at 710 Line St. and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the robbery, they added.

The suspect has been described as a black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with a white belt and displayed a black handgun. Police added he may have fled east on Line Street.

Anyone who was in the area around the time of the robbery or has any information about the event is asked to please call Easton Police detectives at 610-759-2200.

Weekend Guide, January 4 to 6

So, it's the first weekend of the year, and "back to normal" in Easton means there are lots of interesting things to enjoy...

Friday, January 4

 

Pianist Erik Correll: 7 p.m. Performance includes selections by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. Concert is free, but reservations are required due to limited seating. To reserve seats,  call 610-258-8188, and be sure to include the number of seats desired and a phone number with all reservations. Noble Art Pianos, 226 Bushkill St. Click here for more information.

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Beginner 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

Lehigh Valley Tea Party Meeting: 7 p.m. Guest speaker Katy Abram presents "Taking it to the Tweets". Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

B.D. Lenz & Lilica: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

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

Big Black and the White Game: 8 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or click here for more details

Philadelphia Funk Authority, DJ Lax: Band plays at 8 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-2932 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Patrick Poladian: 9 p.m. to midnight. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131

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

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

Saturday, January 5

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local organic produce, all-natural pastured meat, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese and bread, baked goods, prepared foods, more. Plus holiday arts mart featuring local crafters and exhibits. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

"Can't Fill These Shoes" Art Auction: 1 p.m. A "Bring Your Own Art" event. Proceeds benefit The Center for Animal Welfare, The Sigal Museum and the Easton Public Library, all favored charities of the late Judge Gay Elwell. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St. Click here for more details.

College Hill Neighborhood Association Holiday Party: 6 to 9 p.m. Music, wine and cheese, and raffle prizes. All residents of the City of Easton are invited. Please bring a favorite snack or holiday dessert to share. Young Republicans Social Club, 622 North Delaware Drive (Route 611). For more information, click here.

B.D. Lenz: 7 to 10 p.m. Leaf Restaurant Cigar Bar & Lounge, 90 Mort Drive, Forks Township. 610-559-1336 or www.leafcigarbar.com

Opening Reception, "100 Years of Caring": 7 to 10 p.m. Photo exhibit. The Center for Animal Health and Welfare celebrates its centennial anniversary with an exhibit of memorabilia, photos and an additional exhibit, "Boxes of Kittens", an awareness exhibit of what it takes to care for those boxes of kittens left at The Center.  On display through Jan. 11. Music and light food. Connexions Gallery, 213 Northampton St. 610-250-7627 or www.healthyanimalcenter.org

Pianist Yelena Grinburg: 8 p.m. All-Bach program. Concert is free, but reservations are required due to limited seating. To reserve seats,  call 610-258-8188, and be sure to include the number of seats desired and a phone number with all reservations. Noble Art Pianos, 226 Bushkill St. Click here for more information.

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

Ramblin' On with Chelsea Carle: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Kahlil Kwame Bell: 9 p.m. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th Street 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Dr Dick Band: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Jordan White: 9 p.m. to midnight. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131

DJ Mike West: 10 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-2932 or www.RivalsEaston.com

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

Sunday, January 6

Paint Box Art Club's Gala Winter Art Show Opening: Noon to 3 p.m. Paintings in a variety of media. Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St.  610-258-6119 or www.stjohnseaston.com/gallery

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Save the Date!

The 7th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Soiree is set to happen on Saturday, January 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St. Spend the evening sampling decadent cholate desserts from eighteen bakeries, restaurants and chocolatiers. Live music, chocolate-inspired massage and a cash-bar round out this Easton Main Street Initiative fundraiser. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance to attend. Visit www.eastonmainstreet.org for more information or to buy tickets online.

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree!



Be sure to remove all the decorations, including lights, tinsel,
and icicle strands before you recycle your tree. Failure to
do so can damage chipping equipment - which in many cases
is paid for with your tax dollars!

 No matter how much you might wish the holidays would never end, it's getting near time to take down the decorations and pack them away for next year.

If your tree is a natural one, though, it's better all around to send it off for recycling. And, in some places, it's even required.

Most municipalities in the Easton area have posted plans for tree recycling. Here's what to do with your tree, depending on where you live.

In the City of Easton:
Trees should be placed curbside in the same area used for garbage pickup with all decorations and strands completely removed. Trees may be wrapped in plastic bags, however, any trees bound by strings or rope will not be accepted as this may damage chipping equipment.

Scheduled pick up dates are:

• Monday, January 7, College Hill
• Tuesday, January 8, 10th Street east to Larry Holmes Drive
• Wednesday, January 9, Southside, including The Highlands
• Thursday, January 10, 10th Street west to 15th Street
• Monday, January 14, College Hill
• Tuesday, January 15, 10th Street east to Larry Holmes Drive
• Wednesday, January 16, Southside, including The Highlands
• Thursday, January 17, 10th Street west to 15th Street

Collection schedule and drop off times may vary due to weather conditions. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Public Works Department at 610-250-6680.

Trees may also be dropped off at the City of Easton Recycling Center, located at 500 Bushkill Drive, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

In Forks Township:

Residents may drop off Christmas trees at the marked designated brush pile area at the township public works garage at 1051 Frost Hollow Road between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In Williams Township:

The recycling center at 2300 Morgan Hill Road is the place to  drop off Christmas trees. Remove all decorations, tinsel and bags from your natural tree before placing it inside the recycling bin. No artificial trees should be placed in this bin."

In Palmer Township:

Christmas trees will be picked up during the weeks of January 7, January 14 and January 21.

Place your unbagged tree next to your trash on your regularly scheduled trash day with all decorations removed from the tree. They will be picked up separately from your trash and recycling.

If you have any questions or complaints related to  Christmas tree pick-up in Palmer Township, call J. P. Mascaro & Sons directly at 1-800-333-4624.

Classical Concert Events Set for This Weekend

After a hiatus from holding events this autumn, Noble Art Pianos will kick off 2013 with two free classical concert events this weekend.

Erik Correll

 On Friday, January 4 at 7 p.m., pianist and senior performance major at Ithaca College Music Conservatory Erik Correll will perform. His selections are set to include Bach Toccata BWV 913 in D minor, Chopin Ballade No. 1, Beethoven Sonata No. 28 Op. 101 and Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 5 ("Black Keys").


Yelena Grinberg

On Saturday, January 5 at 8 p.m., pianist Dr. Yelena Grinburg will perform an all-Bach program, including "Cappriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother" in B-flat Major, a selection of preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Klavier, Fantasy in D minor, Toccata in D Major, Italian Concerto in F Major and Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major.

Both concerts will be folowed by a reception with the artists.

There is no charge for either event, but reservations are required due to limited seating. To reserve seats,  call 610-258-8188, and be sure to include the number of seats desired and a phone number with all reservatations.

Noble Art Pianos is located at 226 Bushkill St.

Neighborhood Association to Hold Holiday Party on Saturday

The College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) will hold its fourth annual holiday party from 6 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, January 5.

The party is planned to be significantly larger than those of prior years and will feature music, wine and cheese, and raffle prizes, according to the announcement on the CHNA website.

"We're delighted to be a vehicle through which the community of Easton as a whole can come together to celebrate the holiday spirit," said CHNA president Phillip Hart in the announcement, adding that it's a good opportunity to meet neighbors and make new friends, as well as possibly join the CHNA.

The event is set to take place at the Young Republicans Social Club, 622 North Delaware Drive (Route 611). All residents of the City of Easton are invited.

All who attend are kindly asked to bring a favorite snack or holiday dessert to share at the party.