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Monday, April 21, 2014

This Week in Easton, April 21 to 24

It's warm. It's sunny. It's spring. What other reason do you need?

Monday, April 21


City of Easton 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

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, April 22


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

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.

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

Bingo: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, corner of South Fourth and Ferry streets.

Wednesday, April 23


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

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

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

Serene Green: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant at The Club at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

Fahad & Kelly:
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

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, April 24


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. (Rescheduled from April 17) Third Floor, Room 3116/County Council Meeting Room, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

Community Health Talk - "Women’s Health": 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. With Douha Sabouni, MD, OB/GYN 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.

Film Screening - "Growing Cities": 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  A documentary about the role of urban farming in the United States, and the power it has to revitalize our cities and change the ways we think about growing and eating food. Free, donations accepted. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St.
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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

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

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Weekend Guide, April 18 to 20

Ever wonder how it got to be that we associate a crazy egg-laying bunny with Easter? Click here.

Friday,  April 18


Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Best to arrive early, as the hunt begins promptly and the popularity of this event means traffic and parking can result in occasional delays. Prizes will be awarded by age group, plus a grand prize egg will be awarded as well. Free candy for participants will be distributed after the hunt as well. Palmer Elementary School, 3050 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. (In the event of rain, the hunt will be held indoors at the Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road.) 610-253-7191

Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Mary Meuser Park, Northampton and 23rd streets, Wilson Borough. 610-258-6142

Dancing on the Odds: 7 to 10 p.m. Foxtrot instruction from 7 to 8 p.m., Open dancing 8 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St.

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

James Supra, Sunshine Symphony: Music at 7 and 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Working Class Bohemians: 8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Two Man Johnson: 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

Madam Freak & the Funky Fever: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Mike Roi: 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, April 19


Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to children based on age groups: 1 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, and 10 years and over. Other activities are planned as well. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792 or www.trinityeaston.org

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

Record Store Day and Live DJs: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. With DJs Rabeka, Mumbler, Kru, Dogtrane, Mourning Glory, and Billa. Drawing to win a Technics LP bag and a choice of slipmats with purchase. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Bring a basket. Sponsored by the College Hill Neighborhood Association. In Nevin Park, Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue.

Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day: 11 a.m. Includes arts and crafts, a bounce house, face painting, egg dying, an ice cream eating contest, concert, outdoor bbq, more. Full Gospel Cathedral of Praise, 1100 Ferry St. 610-253-3066 or 201-790-3252

Spring Open House Gallery Exhibit: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Original pastels, watercolors, and oil paintings. Ahlum Gallery, 106 North Fourth St. 610-923-9733 or www.ahlumgallery.com

Bowling Fundraiser for Autism Speaks: 1 to 5 p.m. All ages welcome, $20 per person. Bar Don Lanes, 3700 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-252-8852

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

Call Your Mamma, DJ: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Tall Tall Trees: 8 p.m. Indie-folk rocker, part of Mercantile Home's "Live at the Gold Room" concert series. Seating is limited. Tickets are $20, click here to purchase online or pick up in person at the boutique, 140 Northampton St. Performance is at The Grand Eastonian, 140 Northampton St.

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

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

Kim Brewer Band: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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

New Light Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com
 
The Roux: 10 p.m. Plus, an Easter Egg coloring contest all evening--prizes include a basket of cheer and beer. Eggs supplied, you supply the artistic talent. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Big Empty with the Explorers: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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

Sunday, April 20


Happy Easter!

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Friday, April 11, 2014

Weekend Guide, April 11 to 13

Looks like it could be a tasty weekend in Easton. No excuses, the weather is going to be beautiful, and there's something for everyone on the list this week...

Friday, April 11


Rummage, Soup and Cookie Sale:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Bag day is Saturday, April 12--$3 per bag. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0830  
Click here for a list of more rummage sales in the Easton area.

John Carelli: 7 to 10 p.m. Tenor vocalist. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.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
 
Bank Street Band, Avenue 16: Music at 7 and 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Bear Night: 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet, and smoke-free, always a great time with great folks! La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Alex Radus: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Go Trio: 8:30 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

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

Paulie Knack: 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

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

Saturday, April 12


Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast & Easton Hospital Birth Fair: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Annual all-you-can-eat-pancake breakfast, this year’s theme is "BabyCakes", a baby fair with health education and an array of maternity vendors, including retail stores, photographers, scrapbooking, daycare providers, financial services, lactation consultants, and many others. Tickets are $6 for adults, children 12 and under eat free. Easton Area High School Cafeteria, William Penn Highway and 25th Street, Palmer Township.

Breakfast with the Easton Bunny: 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets for adults are $7, children 5 to 12 are $5, and kids 4 and under get in for free. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. 610-258-4762

Rummage, Soup and Cookie Sale:
  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Bag day!--$3 per bag. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0830

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

Live DJs:
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com
 
"Spring Into Easton: A shopping and tasting crawl": Noon to 3 p.m. 18 Downtown Easton shops will pair up with 18 Easton eateries to serve up tasty samples and tempt visitors into more fully exploring what the city has to offer. Those that visit at least 10 locations can submit a stamped game card to be entered into a prize giveaway drawing. At various locations in Downtown Easton, with a concierge booth on Centre Square. Click here for more details.

Forks Township Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m. Egg hunt and baby parade, open to all children up to 10 years of age. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. Bring baskets or bags to collect the eggs and treats. A $2 donation is requested per child, to be used towards programs for needy children in the community. In case of rain, the event will be  held on Sunday, April 13. Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Forks Township and Forks Township Parks and Recreation. Forks Township Municipal Park, just off Zucksville Road, near the amphitheatre, Forks Township. 610-252-0785
 
Williams Township Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m., at the Williams Township Fire Company Station, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. For questions or more information, call 610-252-7648.

Tatamy Borough Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m. Open to all children up to sixth grade. Rain date is Sunday, April 13. At the ballfield in Braden Park, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-252-7123

Click here for a complete list of Easter egg hunts in the Easton area.

 
"Music for the Market": 6 p.m. A benefit for the Easton Farmers' Market, nine groups will perform: Terri Fadem, School of Rock, Beautiful Distortion, Not for Coltrane with Shawn Cav, Stinking Badges, Roi and the Secret People, Displaced People with Dechellis, Hot 4 Robot and Exploratory Bite. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Food and drinks will be available  to purchase. VIP tickets, for $60 per person, are also available and include a cocktail hour with a local cheese plate and appetizers, a buffet with Weyerbacher beer or wine sampling, local desserts and munchies, and preferred seating. Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St. Purchase tickets at the Easton Farmers' Market Wintermart, 325 Northampton St., or click here to purchase them online.

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
 
The Innmates, DJ: 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

TBA: 8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com
 
Truth 'n Soul: 9 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

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

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

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

Danza Palooza: 10 p.m. With DJ Mikenyce. Men are required to wear a blazer; ladies dress to impress. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or mesamexican.com

Sunday, April 13

City of Easton Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. For children ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 8, to be held rain or shine. Bring your camera as the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. Cottingham Stadium, 12th and Northampton streets. For questions, call 610-250-6711.
Click here for a complete list of Easter egg hunts in the Easton area.
 
Frank Belinc: 11 a.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

BD Lenz: 11 a.m. Sette Luna, 219 Ferry St. 610-253-8888 or www.setteluna.com
 
"Heart and Soil" Opening Reception: 3 p.m. Photographer Rick Smith’s decade long project of documenting local Northampton County farms and farm families. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org or projectheartandsoil.com

Lenten Concert: 3 p.m.  The Easton Musical Arts Chorus will perform Lloyd Larsen's cantata "Wonderous Love" and other selections for Lent. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township. 610-252-2258 or www.standrewselca.org

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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Monday, April 7, 2014

This Week in Easton, April 7 to 10

Prediction: By the end of the week, we will be seeing some green out there...

Monday, April 7


First Monday - "Mourning Rites": Noon to 1 p.m. Black dress is still considered proper etiquette for attendance at funerals, but extended periods of wearing black dress is no longer expected. Melissa Rabinsky will speak of mourning rights of the past in period costume and demeanor. Free and open to the public. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. (Parking is available in the church parking lot on the other side of Ninth St.) 610-253-8271

Lunchtime Lecture: 12:10 p.m. Bianca Falbo, "Felicia Hemans’s ‘Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England’: Texts and Contexts," presented in conjunction with the exhibition, "A Band of Exiles on the Wild New England Shore, The Place of Peter F. Rothermel's Landing of the Pilgrims in America's National Memory." Free and open to the public. Lunch will be available. In Room 108, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St.

AARP Palmer Township Area Chapter 2144 Meeting: 1 p.m. This month's program is "Navigating through the Maze of Senior Care" presented by Linda Chiesi, director of client services at Country Meadows Home Care For members, yearly membership is $5. Wilson Borough Community Center, 2200 Liberty St., Wilson Borough.

City of Easton Ethics Board meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

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

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

Tuesday, April 8


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

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.

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 Municipal Complex, Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

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

Bingo: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, corner of South Fourth and Ferry streets.

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, April 9


Artist Talk: Noon. Joseph E. B. Elliott, who photographed the steel mills in Bethlehem from 1989 until final shutdown in 1996, will talk about his process and work. His work is in the collections of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia and the Library of Congress, and his photographs have been published in Common Ground, Smithsonian, Wired, and Metropolis. Free and open to the public. Williams Center for the Arts, room 108, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5826 or 610-730-9323


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

Williams Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 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

Jump Starte: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant at The Club at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

Stevie Vicks: 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

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, April 10


Rummage, Soup and Cookie Sale: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also on Friday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and bag sale on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0830 


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

Molds, Bacteria and the Body: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Laurie Caslake, biology professor at Lafayette College, will discuss molds, bacteria, and human health. Free, $5 donation suggested. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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


Talk - "The Slate of the Hack": 7:30 p.m. Featuring international cyber sleuth Kevin Mandia. Free and open to the public. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights. Click here for a campus map. 610-330-5921
 
Game Night:
Available for your enjoyment and 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

Karaoke with Davey Werkhiser: 8 p.m. to midnight. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

YanCarlos Sanchez: 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

Serene Green: 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!

Is there a community or entertainment event you'd like to see here? Are you organizing something you'd like to have posted? Did we miss something? Email us!


Last updated at 2:26 p.m.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Weekend Guide, April 4 to 6

It's finally acting like it's spring out there...so don't just sit there. Get out and do something fun this weekend! (You know you want to.)

Friday, April 4


Spring Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. Lunch and baked goods available too. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990

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

Jeff Bellfy & Co., Emily's Toybox: Music at 7 and 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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


Patrick Poladian: 8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Chuck Schubert & Co., The Stinking Badges: 9 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-829-0360 or valencaonthesquare.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 Great Socio: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Without George: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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

Saturday, April 5


Rummage Bag Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Something for everyone:  books, household items, toys, and lots of nice clothes, with some vintage and antique items as well. Prices are $3, $5, and $10, determined by the size of the bag. Bring a can of soup for the ProJeCt food pantry for $1 off. A bake sale will be held too to benefit the church's mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. 610-253-4792
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Bag Sale: 9 a.m. to noon. Includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762

Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 110 vendors, free admission. Proceeds benefit the EAHS Instrumental Music Program. Easton Area High School, 2601 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township.

"Spring Has Sprung!": 10 a.m. to noon. "Let’s put away our mittens, caps and coats. Let’s welcome back the leaves, flowers and birds and fly our kites high in the sky with them."  Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag day! Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

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

Kiwanis Kids Weekend at the Sigal Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids pre-kindergarten through grade 12 are admitted for free. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Easter Bunny Pet Photos: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6x4 color photo, $10. Proceeds benefit Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Pet Supplies Plus, Route 33 and Freemansburg Avenue, Easton (Bethlehem Township). 

2nd Anniversary Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments, giveaways, and discounts throughout the day. Forgotten Treasure Chest, 245 Northampton St. 610-829-1077 or www.forgottentreasurechest.com

Miss Maggie Sings: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Singing, guitar, percussion, poems and stories to entertain children of all ages. Suggested donation, $5. The Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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

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

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

Groovy '60s Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. With The Large Flowerheads. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Benefits the Wilson Lions Club. Strausser Community Center, 2400 Liberty St., Wilson Borough. 610-442-3230 or www.largeflowerheads.com

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

Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Carye Wynn Quartet: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Michael Stephans' Super New York Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

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

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

Sunday, April 6


Mike Lorenz: 11 a.m.  Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner: Noon to 3 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, takeout available. $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, children under 5 are free. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762

Kiwanis Kids Weekend at the Sigal Museum: Noon to 4 p.m. Kids pre-kindergarten through grade 12 are admitted for free. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Artists' Talk and 15th Annual Plaid Show Awards: 12:30 p.m. Free. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. Click here for more information.

Colonial Fashion Show and Tea Party: 2 p.m. Enjoy history and hospitality. Guests will be served tea with light refreshments while learning about women's colonial clothing. Several examples of everyday wear will be modeled. $20 per person. Limited seating, reservations required. 1753 Bachmann Publick House, North Second and Northampton streets. 610-253-1222

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Monday, March 31, 2014

This Week in Easton, March 31 to April 3

No fooling, it's April already. So that snow thing is finally over, right?

Monday, March 31


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.

EASD Coalition meeting: 7 p.m. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.easdcoalition.org

Film Screening - "Watchtower": 7 p.m. Haunted by a tragic incident, Nihat isolated himself by becoming a fire warden in a remote observation tower far out in the wilderness. Seher lives in a makeshift room at a rural bus station, and she has taken a job as a bus hostess to escape her own traumatic past. Destined to come to a crossroads, they go about their solitary lives until their fates collide. 2012, Turkish with English subtitles, 100 mins. Not recommended for children under 18. Patrons are welcome to bring light refreshments. Free and open to all. Easton Area Public Library, Catherine Drake Meeting Room, lower level, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 ext. 307 or click here.

Williams Township Athletic Association meeting: 8 p.m. Williams Township Municipal 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

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, April 1


Street sweeping resumes for the season today in the City of Easton. Don't forget to move your car on designated days and times! More information here.

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

Easton Environmental Advisory Board Meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, sixth floor in the mayor's conference room, 3 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.

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 Zoning Hearing 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, April 2


Easton Hunger Coalition Meeting: 10 a.m. to noon. Hunger in America is often something we don’t want to face. It is a major failing to have people who do not have food to eat nor feed their children anywhere in the world but especially in our nation, state, town. Many of you may already contribute to our local hunger fighting agencies or feed folks on your own but if we can work together, we can do much more! We ask for your support and attendance as we hold our first meeting. RSVPs appreciated, email nancywalters@rcn.com  Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Easton Planning Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Draft Amended Zoning Ordinance Public Workshop: 8 p.m. Williams Township Municipal  Building, 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

Zaire: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant at The Club at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

Marcellus Floyd: 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, April 3


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

Forks Township Board of Supervisors workshop meeting: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Moons throughout the Solar System Science on a Sphere Show: 7 to 8 p.m. Travel through our solar system to learn about different moons on each planet. 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

TBA: 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

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

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Friday, March 28, 2014

Weekend Guide, March 28 to 30

So, if we all just act like it's spring, the weather will get the message already and do what it's supposed to do, right?

Friday, March 28


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

Philadelphia Funk Authority, M80: Music at 7 and 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Smart Humor Talk and Book Signing: 8 p.m. Comedy writers John Warner and Teddy Wayne,  known for their works in the Chicago Tribune and The New Yorker, will talk about smart humor, followed by a book signing. Free. Click here for more information. Colton Chapel, Lafayette College, South College Drive. Click here for a campus map.

Family OUT Night: 8 p.m. to midnight. LGBT social with complimentary buffet. Featuring DJ April spinning up some ole skool juke jams. For those over 21. La Pazza Bar, 13th and Ferry streets. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

TBA: 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

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

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

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

Saturday, March 29


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

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

Nurture Nature Center Garden Workshop Series - "Container Gardening": 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about gardening with containers in an urban space. Participants will plant and take home their own small container. Pre-registration required, $15 per person, though all City of Easton residents are eligible for scholarships through the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership that will defray the entire class cost to this and future gardening workshops at NNC, to be held monthly through October. To claim a scholarship placement and/or register for this or future workshops, call 610-253-4432. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Fish Fry Dinner: 2 to 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Easton NAACP, benefits Safe Harbor. $10 per person. Safe Harbor, 536 Bushkill St. 484-602-8714 Or 610-905-3361

Spaghetti Dinner & Tricky Tray: 4 to 7 p.m. Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children. Drawing at 6 p.m. Free admission. Wilson Area High School, Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 610-216-1262

Pork and Sauerkraut Supper: 5 p.m. $8 for adults, $4.50 for ages 6 to 12, free for kids  under 6. St. John's Lutheran Church of Farmersville, 8065 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township. 484-357-2629

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

Cheek2Cheek: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, March 30


Breakfast: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. $5 for adults, $3 for children 3 to 12, kids under 3 are free. Benefits Wilson Area High School Band. Wilson Community Center, 2200 Liberty St., Wilson Borough.

Filled Basket Bingo: Doors open at noon, games start at 1 p.m. Fundraiser for Riegelsville recreation department. Riegelsville Fire Company, Delaware Rd, Riegelsville. 610-749-2726

Terry Kitchen Folk Concert: 1 p.m. Award-winning folksinger (and Easton native) Terry Kitchen will be joined by New Jersey folksingers Loretta Hagen and Mara Levine for an afternoon of original folk music plus a musical tribute to the late Pete Seeger. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. www.stjohnseaston.org/ministries/gallery/

"History Lives Behind the Gate": 2 to 4 p.m. Preston Hindmarch will display his original water colors and prints depicting the lives of seven legendary Easton spirits - Belle Archer, Fred Osterstock, George Taylor, Francis March, Charles Wikoff, Theophilus Rodenbough and Herman Simon. With local experts and reenactors, light refreshments. Easton Cemetery Chapel, 401 North Seventh St.

"Kick Cancer's Butt" Party & Auction: Begins at 5:30 p.m. To benefit Easton resident, textile artist, and Chase the Chill creator and organizer Susan Huxley, who is currently battling cancer. All auction proceeds will go to Susan to "make her butt-kicking battle easier, and hopefully as comfortable as possible...Bring your good spirits and your wallet!" Quadrant Book Mart and Coffee House, 20 North Third St. 610-252-1188 or click here for more details.

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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Monday, March 24, 2014

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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