This Week in Easton, December 24 to 27

Forget about doing anything official this week. Christmas is Tuesday, and nearly everything is closed on Monday with the exception of shops to grab a few last minute gifts and goodies. After that, we suggest you grab some 'nog, kick back and relax, and savor the chance to take a well-deserved break. It's all about getting together with the people you hold dear and celebrating the gift that is life.

(Which we plan to do too. So please, be good for goodness sake. Anyone who's naughty enough to make us need to cover anything on the 24th or 25th is going to have to face one very cranky news producer!  )

Monday, December 24

Today is Christmas Eve!

All local and county offices are closed today.

LANTA bus service ends at 8 p.m.

Need a last minute gift? Shop local! Most stores are open in the city until mid-afternoon, which gives you just enough time to do your Christmas wrapping...speaking of which...

Tuesday, December 25

Today is a federal holiday, and all state, county and local government offices are closed today. No LANTA bus service today either.

Have a very

Merry Christmas!

We leave you to the gifts and your egg nog with a little bit of  musical food for thought...

a slightly unconventional classic Christmas tune that somehow seems very "Easton",

not to mention, it's one of our favorites...

We're pretty sure Santa Claus would approve.

Wednesday, December 26

Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers Holiday Train Show: 1 to 5 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

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free! La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610 515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

Thursday, December 27

Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers Holiday 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

Digital Getdown, DJ Reliq: Live music at 9 p.m., DJ from 11 p.m. to closing. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Siska, Young & Cumings: 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 www.blackandblueeaston.com

Quimby Mountain Band: 9 p.m. to midnight. Funk, blues, southern rock, reggae and soul with a jam-like flare. Two Rivers Brewing Company, South Sixth and Northampton streets. 610-829-1311

Sage: 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!

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