This Week in Easton, December 30 to January 2

Out with the old, in with the new...

Monday, December 30

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 ok, but please, no soda or food. New Seasons Event Center, 905b Line St. Email SlideTheBlues@gmail.com for more info.

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.

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

Tuesday, December 31

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

Crayola Experience New Year's Eve party: Noon to 7 p.m. Admission includes all-day access to 21 attractions, dance party, crayon character appearances, two bounce house rides, a countdown with streamers, and a free Crayola gift. Tickets are $19.99 per person. Click here to purchase tickets online. Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Square

It's New Year's Eve!

If you go out tonight, be careful, be safe, and be sure to have fun too!

"Happy Tied-down New Year's Eve": Starts 8 p.m. Wear any kind of tie, with a prize going to the best outfit. DJ April will rock the house, and there will also be games, light fare, and a champagne toast at midnight. Free, you must be 21 to attend. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

24th annual New Year's Eve Bash, with The Depas: Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

New Year's Eve with DJ Kevin Rogers: Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

New Year's Eve Party: DJ and dancing, with chef-prepared specials plus a full menu and bar. Reservations recommended. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Wednesday, January 1

Today is New Year's Day. 
The first day of the year is a federal, state and local holiday, and most 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.

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

Thursday, January 2

Williams Township Landfill Advisory Committee meeting: 8 a.m. Williams Township Municipal Office, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

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

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
 
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

"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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