Easton Firefighters' Professional Achievements Acknowledged

By Christina Georgiou

George Leidy was officially sworn in as an
Easton Fire Department captain Wednesday evening
by Easton Mayor Sal Panto.

The achievements and contributions by two longtime Easton firefighters were recognized by city council at its meeting Wednesday evening.

Sixteen year veteran of the Easton Fire Department George Leidy was officially sworn in as a captain, having recently been promoted from lieutenant.

After his oath was administered by Mayor Sal Panto, Leidy's new badge was pinned onto his uniform by his father-in-law, Robert Lee.

Easton Fire Department Captain George Leidy's new
badge is pinned onto his uniform by his
father-in-law, Robert Lee.

The pinning of the badge was a significant moment, and it is traditional that a newly promoted fire officer choose someone close to him for the honor, explained Easton Fire Chief John Bast.

Leidy, who is nationally certified as a "Fire Officer I & II" and an EMS first responder, has been assigned to the city fire department's third platoon as the city-wide Tour Commander, where his responsibilities will include the management of the working platoon and responding to all incidents while on duty, Bast said.

Also recognized Wednesday night was Deputy Fire Chief John Price, a 31 1/2-year veteran of the department, for being granted the professional designations of "Certified Fire Investigator" (CFI) and "Fire Officer".

Deputy Fire Chief John Price,
a 31 1/2-year veteran of the department, center,
was recognized for gaining the professional
designations of "Certified Fire Investigator" (CFI) and "Fire Officer".

It took "five years of hard work" for Price to become a CFI, one of only 58 in the state, Bast said. The process includes an assessment of education, training and experience, as well as passing a comprehensive exam.

Price is one of only three Fire Officers in Pennsylvania as recognized by the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and the only one in the Lehigh Valley. The designation is awarded after a thorough assessment of the applicant's background and experience, including contributions to the profession and their community involvement.

Mayor Sal Panto, right, and Councilman Jeff Warren, who
heads the city's public safety committee, congratulate
Deputy Fire Chief John Price on his achievements.

Councilman Jeff Warren, who heads the city council public safety committee, credited Bast, as well as the firefighters, for the promotion and professional recognitions, noting that Bast was recognized as a Chief Fire Officer, a title shared by just 21 other fire officials in Pennsylvania, in 2012, and he has since encouraged professional development by members of the department.

"What a terrific job you've done with your leadership and on the example you have set for the department," Warren said, adding, "Thank you too, to the department for the job you do for our community."

Updated at 9:56 a.m.

This Week in Easton, March 24 to 27

Do you think that if we act more like it's really spring out there, the weather will comply?

Monday, March 24

New Seasons Open-Mic Night: 6 to 10 p.m. Hosted by Rob. PA Will be provided, please bring yourself, your songs and your instruments. Come to play or just come to enjoy the music.  BYOB okay, but no food or soda please. New Seasons Event Center, 905b Line St. Click here for more information.

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

Trivia Night: 8 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com
 
Open Mic hosted by Andy Killcoyne: 8 to 11 p.m. No cover. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

 

Tuesday, March 25

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

Anti-Bullying Rally & Presentation: 5 to 9 p.m. Open discussion and youth entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. "Bullying…The Silent Threat" presented by Teach Anti-Bullying Inc. is from 7 to 9 p.m. For youth 5 to 18, parents, guardians, family, educators, and community leaders. Free, sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Easton, Neston Heights Property Management, and Palmer Elementary PTA. Pre-registration is requested. Eight free bikes will be raffled among those who register by Monday, March 24. Boys & Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones-Houston Way. Register at 484-239-2075, or email stars@fast.net

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.

Easton Area School Board meeting: 7 p.m. Easton Area High School Auditorium, 2601 William Penn Highway, Palmer 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. 

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, March 26

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

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.

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 & 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 

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra: 8 p.m. Part of Lafayette College's Jazz Masters series  Tickets are $25. Williams Center for the Arts,     317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 from noon to 2 p.m., and 4 to 5 p.m. on weekdays, plus one hour before the performance or click here.

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, March 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
 
"Portraying History in the Grand Manner - The Art of Peter F. Rothermel (1812-1895)": 4:10 p.m. Curator Mark Thistlewaite will talk about "A Band of Exiles on the Wild New England Shore: The Place of Peter Frederick Rothermel's The Landing of the Pilgrims in National History," on display through May 24. The exhibition focuses attention on the picture, the historical, literary, and artistic contexts in which it was produced, and the echoing of its image in American visual culture. Lafayette College, Williams Center Art Gallery, High and Hamilton streets. 610-330-5361

Easton Block Watch quarterly meeting: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St. For more information, click here.
 
"The Pollen around Us": 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Anna Edlund, biology professor at Lafayette College, will discuss the relationship between pollen and allergies. Free, $5 donation suggested. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Game Night: Available for your enjoyment and amusing 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

Pour Man’s Band: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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Scene in Easton: Celebrating the 193rd Anniversary of Greek Independence

By Christina Georgiou

About 80 people gathered in Centre Square Saturday afternoon to witness the raising of the Greek flag in observance of the upcoming Greek Independence Day, on March 25.

Fr. Constatine Papadopoulos, of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Wilson Borough, led the gathering, along with State Representative Robert Freeman and Easton Mayor Sal Panto.

After a brief prayer in Greek, Papadopoulos spoke about the importance of freedom and liberty.

"Freedom is precious today, and it is the mother of liberty," he said. "It is freedom that allows us to have pride in our souls."

Young attendees wave smaller flags as they wait for the
Greek flag raising ceremony to begin.
Click on any photo for a full size view

He added, "We also appreciate the founders of America...this great, great nation."

Freeman, after presenting Papadopoulos with a declaration of recognition of the event from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, noted the influence of Greek culture on society as a whole.

"We acknowledge the many contributions of Greek Americans...Greek Americans have made America strong as so many other immigrants have made America strong," he said. "We also acknowledge the many contributions of Greek civilization to the world...The world owes a debt of gratitude to the Greek civilization. The world would not be the same without them."

The group, with many holding Greek flags, then sang the national anthem, followed by the Greek national anthem.

Before assisting parish president John Kariofillis with raising the Greek flag over Centre Square, Panto noted, "This Greek ethnic group in Easton is strong, and I hope it remains strong...We need our ethnic groups to remain strong so we as a country continue to prosper together."

Angelo Karaminas, 5, of Easton, dressed in traditional Greek garb for
the event.

Fr. Constatine Popadopoulos of the Annunciation Greek
Orthodox Church talks with a young parishioner at
Saturday's flag raising event on Centre Square.

 

A family watches as the Greek flag is raised
over Centre Square.

Fr. Constatine Popadopoulos reads the resolution recognizing
the event given to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
by the state legislature after the event.

Easton Hospital Surgical Residents Successfully Defend 'Surgical Jeopardy' Title

Easton Hospital surgical residents Drs. Nils-Tomas McBride and Stanley Ogu
hold the first place trophy they won at  this year's "Surgical Jeopardy"
competition. This is the second year in a row resident doctors at the hospital
have taken first place at the competition, designed to help
surgeons prepare for their upcoming board examinations.
Contributed photo

For the second year in a row, Easton Hospital surgical residents bested the competition to become the regional champions in "Surgical Jeopardy".

The local hospital's doctors Stanley Ogu and Nils-Tomas McBride took first place honors at the event, which was held earlier this month at Geisinger Henry Hood Center for Health Research in Danville.

The competition included teams from seven hospitals around the region, including teams from Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke's, said Easton Hospital marketing director Stephen Wilson.

Wilson added that the competition, designed to help surgeons prepare for their upcoming board examinations, has become so popular that residency programs in Pennsylvania must apply and be accepted to compete.

Ogu and Dr. Aniket Sakharpe were the champions last year.

The trophy is on display in Easton Hospital in the case near the cafeteria.

Comedy Writers to Give Talk at Lafayette College

Comedy writers John Warner,
above, and Teddy Wayne, below,
will give a talk on smart humor
at Lafayette College on
Friday, March 28
Contributed photos

Comedy writers John Warner and Teddy Wayne, known for their works in the Chicago Tribune and The New Yorker, will visit Lafayette College to give a talk on smart humor at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28 in Colton Chapel.

The event is free and open to the public.

John Warner is author of "The Funny Man" and a longtime editor-at-large at McSweeney's Internet Tendency. He also writes the Biblioracle column for the Chicago Tribune's Printer's Row Journal.

Teddy Wayne is the author of the novels "The Love Song of Jonny Valentine"  and "Kapitoil". The multi-award winning author is also a columnist for the New York Times, and his work regularly appears in The New Yorker, GQ, McSweeney's, and elsewhere. 

Following the presentation, both Warner and Wayne will be available for a book signing. Copies of both Warner's and Wayne's works will be available for purchase in the vestibule of the chapel. 

Click here to view a campus map

Weekend Guide, March 21 to 23

The calendar says it's finally really spring...And, this weekend, the weather will even likely agree. After this winter, that's a great reason to celebrate.

Friday, March 21

21st Annual First Day of Spring Italian Ice Giveaway: Noon to 9 p.m. All guests who visit will receive a free limited edition cup of Italian Ice in the available flavor of their choice to celebrate the arrival of spring. Rita's Water Ice, 3730 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township, 610-250-9110 and at 1512 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-250-0790
 
Frozen Yogurt Giveaway: 4 to 6 p.m. Come and enjoy new flavors! Six ounce cups are free to celebrate the shop's opening for the spring. Frozenlandia, 22 Centre Square.

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

The Joes, Doc Hollywood: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Paul Kendall: 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
 
The Brothers Duddy: 10 p.m. With special guest Dave Cahill. 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

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

Saturday, March 22

"Trash & Treasure" sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes community vendors as well. Bag sale to follow from 1 to 2 p.m. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St. (across the street from Redner's), Palmer Township. 610-253-1541 or 610-258-0453 

Prom Dress Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local area high school junior and seniors girls can choose from gently-used prom gowns and accessories including formal, semi-formal, and cocktail styles in all sizes. Bring valid school ID, $5. One adult per student will also be admitted. State Theatre, 453 Northampton St. 610-867-4669 ext. 102

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
 

"Can’t Beat Hospital Food" Cook-Off: 11 a.m. Guest chefs Easton Mayor Sal Panto will face off with Easton Area Community Center Chef agains Easton Hospital Executive Chef Timothy Strella over two rounds, using local ingredients to make "hospital-style" culinary creations. "Chopped" Champion Chefs Darius Peacock and Abe Lopez, along with Easton Hospital CEO John Zidansek will act as judges and decide the winner. At the Easton Farmers' Market Wintermart, 325 Northampton St. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Rabeka from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nonsynths from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Kru from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Dogtrane from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

Roast Beef Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. Fruit appetizer, roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, and water. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12, kids 5 and under are free. Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. (Palmer Township) 610-253-2510 or www.palmermoravian.org

Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat. Adults $8, children 5 to 12 $4, children under 5 are free. Prosperity Lodge #567, 520 Easton Road, Riegelsville.  

Movie Night - "The Croods": Doors open at 5 p.m., movie begins at 6 p.m. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township.

St. Patrick's Day Dance: 7 to 11 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. $22 per person, includes full Irish dinner and beverages, served promptly at 7 p.m. Father Farrell Hall, 1922 Washington St, Wilson Borough. For advance tickets or more info, call Donna at 610-365-8699
 
Family Movie Night - "Finding Nemo": 7 p.m. For all ages, popcorn and soda. Bring a blanket to sit on. Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 531 Milford 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

A Few Good Men, 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

Laurie Vosburg & 519 South: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Last Small Town: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Louie Franco: 9 p.m. Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.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

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

Scott Harrington: 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, March 23

Dueling Pianos: 6 to 9 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

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This Week in Easton, March 17 to 20

Wear something green this week, in honor of St. Patrick's Day and also--can you believe it?--because this is officially the last week of winter and spring is coming!

Monday, March 17

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

Wilson Area School Board regular meeting: 7 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.

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

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

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, March 19

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

Williams Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Office, 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
 
Todd Wolfe: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant at The Club at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

Connie Edinger: 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, March 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

Northampton County Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.
 
Community Health Talk - "Stroke Prevention": 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. With Cathy Weston, RN, stroke program coordinator at Easton Hospital. Free and open to the public. Forks UCC, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown. For more details, contact Forks UCC at 610-759-5676 or Easton Hospital at 610-250-4953 or click here.
 
"Science, Nature, and the Arts" talk: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dr. Diane Husic, professor and chair of biological sciences at Moravian College, will speak about the intersections between science, nature, and the arts. $5 suggested donation. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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

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

Game Night: Available for your enjoyment and amusing 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

Second Chance: 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

Public Displays of Rejection: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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