This Week in Easton, August 12 to 15

There's pretty much something for everyone happening this week...

Monday, August 12

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Easton Veggie Van Stop: 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will distribute in-season vegetables and produce grown at local community gardens. Free, donations appreciated. South 10th and Pine streets, near the community garden. Click here for more information.

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

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.

Forks Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

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

Tuesday, August 13

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. CANCELLED

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

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.

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

Wednesday, August 14

Reusable Bags and Group Mural workshop: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Decorate canvas tote bags and help create a large group mural that will be displayed at the center. Learn how to reduce our waste by using reusable bags and containers. $7 per child. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. The Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. www.eastonfarmersmarket.org or click here for more information.

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

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

Sounds of Summer - Truth and Soul: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience. Free, refreshments will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the same time on Thursday, August 15. Forks Township Community Park Amphitheatre, 500 Zucksberg Road. Click here for a full schedule of concerts and movies in the park in Forks Township this summer.

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

Palmer Township Movies in the Park: 7 to 10 p.m., showing of "Wreck It Ralph" begins at dusk. Free popcorn provided by Charles Chrin. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township.

Brian Moore: 7 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Iron Core Banned: 8 p.m. Riverside Barr and Grill, North Delaware Drive, (five miles north of) Easton. 610-258-1008 or www.riversidebarr.com

The Late Ancients: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Thursday, August 15

 

Fundraiser Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will go to the Easton Firefighters Coats for Kids campaign, sponsored by IAFF Local 713. Plus, tours of the Easton fire station across the street from 5:30 to 7 p.m., 50/50 raffles, and t-shirts for sale. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com Click here for more about the Coats for Kids campaign.

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

  Art Opening Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Spring Garden Children’s Center Emerging Young Artists "The Sounds of Vision". Cathy Stoops from School of Natural Learning has been working with the children this summer and some of the art work created during classes at the Wild Herb and the Quiet Tea community gardens will be in the exhibit.  Sandy Riley’s class of 8 to 12 year olds also comes to the Easton Urban farm twice a week. Support art in the gardens! Free. Exhibit will run through the weekend. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. For more information, call Patricia Hunter at 610-252-0559 x16

Film Screening - "Baraka": Doors open at 6 p.m., film begins at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be followed by a local foods tasting, catered by Willow Haven Farm of New Tripoli. There will also be beer samples provided by Weyerbacher Brewing Company. Registration required, $10 suggested donation.
Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or email gsalazar@nurturenaturecenter.org to register.

Palmer Township Community Weekend: 6 to 10 p.m. "Family Night"--$10 wristband allows unlimited access to all rides. Performances by Dance Company of the CCCC and Crazy Heart. Also runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Fairview Park, Mine Lane Road and Fairview Avenue, Palmer Township. Click here for more details.

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

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

YanCarlos Sanchez: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Karaoke with Off the Grid Entertainment: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Movies in the Park - "Madagascar 3": 8:30 p.m. Free, weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs. Sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Nevin Park, Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue. Click here for the full schedule of Easton Movies in the Park.

DJ Dub Shepard: 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 on Thursday, August 15 at 7:24 a.m.

This Week in Easton, July 22 to 25

So, you survived the heat...Enjoy what looks to be a great week!

Monday, July 22

Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m. Northampton County Courthouse, County Council Meeting Room, Floor 3, 669 Washington St.

Easton Veggie Van Stop: 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will distribute in-season vegetables and produce grown at local community gardens. Free, donations appreciated. South 10th and Pine streets, near the community garden. Click here for more information.

Forks Township Historical Society Pot-luck Picnic: 6 p.m. To be held in the pavilion. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-1035

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

Williams Township Fire Company Annual Carnival: Begins 7 p.m. Fun, food, games, rides, and live music! Proceeds benefit the Williams Township Fire Company. Runs nightly through Saturday, July 27. Williams Township Fire Station  No.1, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-252-7648

Tuesday, July 23

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

"Pups on the Patio": 5 to 8 p.m. Imbibe in a cool summer brew while lounging outside with your pooch. Representatives from Rogers' Rescues will be on hand. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub and Mother's Bar & Grill, just off the southeast quadrant of Centre Square. 610-253-9949

Easton City Council committee meeting: 6 p.m. The two candidates to fill the vacant West Ward city council position, Stephen White and Jim Edinger, are expected to be interviewed at this meeting. Council is expected to appoint one of the two at the regular city council meeting on Wednesday.  City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

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 Fire Company Annual Carnival: Begins 7 p.m. Fun, food, games, rides, and live music! Proceeds benefit the Williams Township Fire Company. Runs nightly through Saturday, July 27. Williams Township Fire Station  No.1, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-252-7648

Movies in the Park - "Monsters Inc": 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Weather permitting. Free, sponsored by the Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Behind the Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. Click here for the full schedule of movies in the park and live concerts this summer in the City of Easton.
POSTPONED due to the chance of inclement weather

Wednesday, July 24

"Rivers, oceans, and swamps!": 1 to 2:30 p.m. Use old cereal boxes and craft materials to create nature dioramas and learn about rivers, oceans, and swamps! $7 per child. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. The Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.org or click here for more information.

Birdhouse Demonstration: 4 to 8 p.m. Learn to house your feathered friends with a tin can. Artist Marlana Eck will show you how it's done. In the ACE tent, at the Easton Farmers' Market Weyerbacher Wednesday, Centre Square.

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

Sounds of Summer - Desire: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience of this do wop band. Free, refreshments will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the same time on Thursday, July 25. Forks Township Community Park Amphitheatre, 500 Zucksberg Road. Click here for a full schedule of concerts and movies in the park in Forks Township this summer.

Easton Area School Board meeting: 7 p.m. Education Center, board room, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Forks 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.

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

Williams Township Fire Company Annual Carnival: Begins 7 p.m. Fun, food, games, rides, and live music! Proceeds benefit the Williams Township Fire Company. Runs nightly through Saturday, July 27. Williams Township Fire Station  No.1, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-252-7648

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

Frederick Douglas: 7 p.m. The 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

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Chris Thomas: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Thursday, July 25

"Coffee, Tea, & Memories": 1:30 p.m. Dolly Madison will be portrayed by Melissa Yiaski Rabinsky, historian, actress and historical interpreter.  Wilson Borough Community Center, 2200 Liberty St., Wilson Borough. 610-258-3040

"Weyerbacher Served Rare": 7 to 9 p.m. Six Weyerbacher brews on tap: 2012 Imperial Pumpkin, Eighteen, Aquila, Merry Monks, Last Chance IPA, and VERY RARE Sunday Morning Stout. Meet the brewers, grab a pint glass and get a free chance to win a 750ml bottle of Viridis Lupulus! Mary Alouette show follows this event--see below. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Williams Township Fire Company Annual Carnival: Begins 7 p.m. Fun, food, games, rides, and live music! Proceeds benefit the Williams Township Fire Company. Runs nightly through Saturday, July 27. Williams Township Fire Station  No.1, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-252-7648

Tiffany and the Skyliners: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Karaoke with Off the Grid Entertainment: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Mary Alouette: 9 p.m. With Kristen Jas, Dallas Vietty, Matt Cross, Ethan Foote, and Alex Dadras. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com or click here for more details about this show.

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

DJ Dub Shepard: 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 on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:34 p.m.

This Week in Easton, July 15 to 18

They say it's going to be very hot this week. So it goes--after all, it is July. Lots of cool stuff happening this week, as always. Of course, it's not a bad time to get involved in local government either, and the bonus is a couple hours of free air conditioning.

Monday, July 15

Open Mic: 6 to 10 p.m. New Seasons Event Center, 905B Line St. www.NewSeasonsEventCenter.net or email "slidetheblues" at gmail.com for additional info.

Easton Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Land Preservation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

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

Tuesday, July 16

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

Williams Township Garden Club meeting: 6 p.m. An enjoyable evening of garden events. Everyone is welcome! St. John's Church, 2720 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. For information, call Carol McIntosh at 610-253-3155.

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

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


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.
 
Movies in the Park - "The Lorax": Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own blankets and chairs, weather permitting, Nevin Park, Lafayette St. and Taylor Avenue. Click here for more information and future Movies in the Park dates.

Wednesday, July 17

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. The Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. www.eastonfarmersmarket.org or click here for more information.

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

Easton Business Association mixer: 5:30 p.m. An informal gathering where people get to know each other a little better. Held on the third Wednesday of each month Open to all EBA members. (Anyone can be a member by filling out a membership form, free.)  Mix and mingle between two stores with food and fun. Forgotten Treasure Chest and Crayton's Creations, 245 and 249 Northampton St. www.eastonpa-eba.org

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

Williams Township Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Zaire: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant, 100 Clubhouse Drive, Williams Township. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

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

Uncle Smiley: 7 p.m. The Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Mark Macmanus: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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

Thursday, July 18

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


Art Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Opening reception for "Flow" and "Taking Note", two new exhibits that highlight works by Allison Bessesdotter and art of nature journaling. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenature.org

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

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

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

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

YanCarlos Sanchez: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Karaoke with Off the Grid Entertainment: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com
 
Anthony Zucchero: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

DJ Discreet: 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!

This Week in Easton, July 8 to 11

Movies in the park, free concerts, and more...what's not to love about summer in Easton?

Monday, July 8

 Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

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

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.

Magic Show: 8 p.m. Michael Mage and his award-winning Las Vegas Comedy Magic Show. Free. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Tuesday, July 9

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

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.

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.


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

Movies in the Park - "Rise of the Guardians": 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Free, weather permitting. Sponsored by the City of Easton Mayor's Office of Special Events. Boys & Girls Club, 210 Jones Houston Way. Click here for the full schedule of movies in the park and live concerts this summer in the City of Easton.

Wednesday, July 10

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. The Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com or click here for more information.

Sounds of Summer - The JoEs: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience. Free, refreshments will be available for purchase. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the same time on Thursday, July 10. Forks Township Community Park Amphitheatre, 500 Zucksberg Road. Click here for a full schedule of concerts and movies in the park in Forks Township this summer.


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

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)

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Mitchell Truen: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Thursday, July 11

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

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

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

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

Chris Cummings Standards Trio: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Karaoke with Off the Grid Entertainment: 8 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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

Nick Levinos: 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!

Movies in the Park, Free Concerts in the 'Burbs This Summer

Forks Township will again offer a series of free concerts and movie showings in its community park amphitheatre at 500 Zucksville Road in Forks Township. Bringing a lawn chair or blanket is suggested for all events for the most comfortable viewing.

Events are planned on the following dates:

• Wednesday, July 10, The JoEs rock and roll from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
  
• Saturday, July 13, the movie "Safe Haven" will be shown at dusk.
  
• Wednesday, July 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Desire plays the music of the doo-wop era
  
• Saturday, July 27, beginning at dusk, "Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most Wanted" will be shown
  
• Saturday, August 10, "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" begins at dusk
  
• Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., cover band Truth and Soul takes the community park stage
  
• Wednesday, August 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., country band Crazy Hearts performs in the park
  
• Saturday, August 24, beginning at dusk, the movie "42 , The Jackie Robinson Story" will be shown

In the case of rain, concerts will be postponed until Thursday evening.

No rain dates for film showings have been announced, and the township says movie titles may be subject to change pending release dates.

 

Williams Township is also planning a movie showing in its municipal park this summer.

 

On Saturday, July 20, the movie "42, The Jackie Robinson Story" will be shown at dusk.

 

The event, at 655 Cider Press Road in Williams Township, is free.

Movies in the Park, More on Tap for Summer in Easton

The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOOSE) in the City of Easton is sponsoring a number of events this summer, including six that are happening this month.

The Movies in the Park program will show films in all four city neighborhoods, and live concerts and an ethnic festival are also part of the mix.

• On Tuesday, July 9, "Rise of the Guardians" will be shown beginning at 8:30 p.m.B, 210 Jones Houston Way, weather permitting. Bring your own blankets and chairs.

• On Saturday, July 13, the Easton Municipal Band will perform the music of ABBA, at 7:30 p.m. in  Downtown's Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive, just south of the free bridge, weather permitting. A showing of the movie "Momma Mia" starring the Lehigh Valley's own Amanda Seyfried, will follow the concert.
• On Tuesday, July 16, "The Lorax" will be shown at 8:30 p.m. in Nevin Park on College Hill, Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue, weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs.

• Easton’s Second Annual Comedy Night happens on Saturday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at the Riverside Park amphitheatre, Larry Holmes Drive, just north of the free bridge. Hosted by Easton comedienne Liz Russo, this 18-and-over show will feature nationally known comedy acts by Keith Purnell, Alex House, and Regina DeCicco. Lite dinner fare, along with beer and wine for those over 21, will be available from the Porters' Pub riverside tent. In the event of rain, the show will be rescheduled for Saturday, September 13.
• On Tuesday, July 23, the movie "Monsters Inc." will be shown at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, behind the Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. in the city's West Ward. Bring  blankets and chairs.
• On Saturday, July 27, the Hispanic Cultural Festival will take place in Scott Park from noon to 9:30 p.m., featuring traditional music, costumed dancers, arts, crafts, food, and more. The event culminates with a fireworks show over the river.

August will bring:

• A showing of "Despicable Me" at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, weather permitting, at the Easton Boys & Girls Club. Bring blankets and chairs.
• A Battle of the Bands, from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at Scott Park. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, August 17.
• The movie "Madagascar 3" will be shown in Nevin Park on Thursday, August 15, beginning at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs.
• On Saturday, August 17, the Easton Municipal Band will perform a concert of James Bond tunes, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Scott Park., followed by a showing of the latest James Bond flick, "Skyfall".
• A showing of "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" is set to take place on Thursday, August 22 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, at the Easton Area Community Center. Bring blankets and chairs.

The Easton MOOSE says sponsorships for all summer events are still available. Call 610-250-6610 for more information.