Author and TV Personality John Searles to Speak at Easton Public Library

Best-selling author John Searles will give a talk at the Easton Public Library next Wednesday, October 2 to discuss his latest novel, "Help for the Haunted".

Searles new book is described as being "an expertly-wrought, coming-of-age story with a healthy dose of creepiness." The plot centers around Sylvie Mason, whose demonologist parents are murdered in a church basement one snowy night after a mysterious phone call that brings them to the site. The tale offers "chills and family secrets that heighten the tension with each turn of the page."

Searles is the author of the best-selling novels "Boy Still Missing" and "Strange but True". He appears frequently on morning shows such as NBC’s Today, CBS’s The Early Show, and CNN to discuss favorite book selections. Searles is also editor-at-large for Cosmopolitan Magazine and can be heard on Sirius/XM’s Cosmo Radio. His essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, and other national media.

First edition hardcover copies of "Help for the Haunted" are available for purchase at the main and Palmer branches of the Easton Public Library, as well as at the book talk, for $18. Searles will sign books at the conclusion of the talk too.

The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

The event will be held in the Catherine Drake Room at the Main Library located at 515 Church St. The room is handicapped-accessible from the lower level entrance. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Call 610-258-2917 ext. 310 to pre-register or for more information. For more about the Easton Public Library and other upcoming events, visit www.eastonpl.org

This Week in Easton, September 23 to 26

Need a little culture in your life? This is a very good week to make it happen...

Monday, September 23

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

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.

Wilson Area School Board Excellence in Education Committee meeting: 6:15 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.

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

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. Easy parking and handicap accessible. Enter via Sullivan Trail or Zucksville Road. All welcome. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. For more information contact Karl Miller at 610-253-1035.

Film Screening - "Shun Li and the Poet": 7 p.m. Shun Li works in a textile factory near Rome, slowly paying off the broker that brought her from China to Italy, while saving money so she can bring her young son to join her. She is suddenly transferred to work as a bartender at a pub in a small town along the Venetian Lagoon. There she meets a local fisherman, Bepi; a handsome old Slav immigrant nicknamed "The Poet." Their tender, delicate friendship grows, but gossip soon threatens their innocent relationship. 2011, Italian & Mandarin with English subtitles, 100 min. Not rated. Free. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 or www.eastonpl.org

"From Flapping Birds to Space Telescopes - The Mathematics of Origami": 7:30 p.m. Robert Lang, the world's foremost paper-folding artist, who also happens to be a physicist, will lead the presentation, part of Lafayette College's "Crease Fold and Bend" origami exhibition, a collection of sculptures that blend math and science. Free. Williams Center for the Arts theater, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5361

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

Tuesday, September 24

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

Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. This month's book is "Turn of Mind" by Alice LaPlante. Informal discussion, open to the public. New members welcome. Palmer Branch of the Easton Public  Library at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township. Click here for more information.

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 Planning Commission workshop: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks 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. The Easton Fire Department will be guest bar tending from 5 to 7 p.m. too! 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, September 25

Williams Township Sewer Advisory Board meeting: 9 a.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. This is the last week of the year for 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.

FAM(iliarity) Tour: 5:30 p.m. This Downtown walking tour will point out unique historical points, new businesses and upcoming downtown & residential developments, promoting the economic development the city has seen in the recent years and the walkability of the downtown district. The tour takes about 45 minutes. Free. Starts from the Weyerbacher sampling tent (samples included!) on the south side of Centre Square. www.EastonMainStreet.org

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. Please note the change in location for this meeting! St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 600 West Berwick St.

Easton Block Watch Association Quarterly Meeting: Sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers include Easton Police Chief Carl Scalzo and Nurture Nature Center Director Rachel Hogan. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. Click here for more information.

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)

Non-fiction Book Group meeting: 7 p.m. This month's book is "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking" by Susan Cain. By delving into introspection, Cain helps introverts and extroverts understand each other better. New members are welcome. Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month. Easton Public Library, 515 Church St. Call 610-258-2917 ext 393 or email maryannh@eastonpl.org for more info.

Local Authors Night: 7 p.m. Celebrate the wealth of local talent here in the greater Lehigh Valley area. 50 authors of all genres will be here to read from and sign their books. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to interact with your favorite writers and discover new ones. Barnes & Noble, Southmont Center, 4445 Southmont Way, Bethlehem Township. 610-515-0376

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

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza Bar, 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

Sound Prints: 8 p.m. Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano and two-time Grammy nominated trumpeter Dave Douglas. Tickets are $20 per person. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St.  610-330-5000 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu

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

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

Thursday, September 26

AAUW Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes.  Sale runs through Sept. 28--today is half-price day and bag days are Sept. 27 and 28. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.


Open House & Info Session: 3 to 9 p.m. During this Boys & Girls Club of Easton open house, an information session will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming Phillipsburg/Easton Halloween Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 27--input will be taken regarding ideas for this event. The open house event will offer pre-registration for the upcoming 2013-2014 Citywide Basketball Program, after school tutoring and homework help, and tours of the club’s facilities. Boys & Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones Houston Way. 610-253-5846 or email stars@fast.net for more information.

Artist Talk - Matthew Christopher on "Abandoned America": 6 to 8 p.m. A journey through the artist’s photographs and experiences in abandoned buildings over the past decade, this lecture examines the dangers and rewards of exploration, successes and failures in preservation and restoration and what they mean to the community are explored. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org


Author Talk with Wallace Stroby: 7 p.m. Author and crime novelist Wallace Stroby will discuss his book, "Kings of Midnight." Question and answer session, book sale and book signing too. Free. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 or www.eastonpl.org

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 and PBR Retro Thursday: Karaoke is 8 to midnight. PBRs are $1 all night. Smoke free from 8 to 11 p.m. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.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

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

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Last updated on Tuesday, September 24 at 12:39 p.m.

This Week in Easton, April 8 to 11

Not only is spring here, the weather forecast says it's even going to feel like it! So be sure to find some time to get out and enjoy it...

Monday, April 8

Lecture - Tony Blair: 4 p.m. Tony Blair, former prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Free, tickets required. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, Sullivan Lane. 610-330-5471 or click here for more information.

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

Williams Township Veterans Memorial Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

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.

Tuesday, April 9

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, 6th floor, 1 South Third St. CANCELLED

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

Palmer Township Planning Commission meeting: 7:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Easton Area School Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. Education Center, 1801 Bushkill Drive.

Wednesday, April 10

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th 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)

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

Country Line Dancing: 7 to 11 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, April 11

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

"Surface Waters, A Source For Many": 7 to 8 p.m. The second of a four-part series on drinking water being held in Easton by the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Free. Easton Suburban Water Authority, 3700 Hartley Ave. For more information or to register for a workshop, call 610-746-2809

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

Pageant - Mr. Easton 2013: 7 p.m. Seven male seniors will be competing for the reigning title of "Mr. Easton." Enjoy a fun-filled evening as these very talented and charming young men are showcased in formal wear and swimsuits. The EAHS Jazz band will be featured throughout the competition. Admission is $5 at the door. Easton Area High School, William Penn Highway and 25th Street.

Lecture - Jane Goodall: 7:30 p.m. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will deliver an address entitled “Making a Difference”. A book signing will follow the lecture. Free, but tickets are required. Kamine Gymnasium, Kirby Sports Center. 610-330-5471 or click here for more information.

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 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. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or blackandblueeaston.com

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

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

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

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Updated on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:54 p.m.

This Week in Easton, March 11 to 14

You can always tell spring is on the way for real when the list of weekday happenings begins to grow longer...

Monday, March 11

Right to Special Education Task Force meeting: 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Unit 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton (Forks Township). 610-515-6449

Lectures by Russian activist and author Masha Gessen: 12:15 and 4:15 p.m. Masha Gessen, a Russian journalist/activist who's written an unauthorized biography of Vladamir Putin and who also blogs for the New York Times will give two free lectures. The first, at 12:15 p.m., will focus on Gessen's book The Man Without a Face, described as a "chilling account of how a low-level, small-minded KGB operative ascended to the Russian presidency and, in an astonishingly short time, destroyed years of progress." “The Anatomy of a Crackdown: The Laws, Slogans, and Practices of the New Russia” is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. First lecture is in the Gendebien Room of Skillman Library, the second is in room 104 of the Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, both at Lafayette College. www.lafayette.edu

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

John Callahan Campaign Kickoff/Fundraiser: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Currently Bethlehem's mayor, Callahan is running for Northampton County Executive. Congressman Matt Cartwright is also expected to appear at the event. Free, open to the public. Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St. 610-417-3236

Williams Township Veterans Memorial Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m. Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

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.

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

Tuesday, March 12

Easton Area School Board standing committee meetings: 6 p.m. Easton Area Education Center, 1801 Bushkill Drive, Forks Township.

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

Gardening Class - "Seeds and Transplants": 6 to 8 p.m. Free, with dinner included. Sponsored by the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership. Salvation Army, 1110 Northampton St. Click here for more information and how to reserve a spot.

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. Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road,Williams Township.

"Nature Along the Delaware Canal": 7:30 p.m. Carole Mebus, an avid birder and nature lover will share her photos of birds, waterfowl, butterflies, wildflowers, turtles, vistas and more as seen through the seasons. Hosted by The Friends of the Delaware Canal. Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-2726 or www.fodc.org

Wednesday, March 13

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. Financial and other details of the possible sale of the Alpha Building and relocation of city offices to the planned intermodal center are expected to be discussed. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p. m. Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Williams Township.

Film Movement Series - "Teddy Bear": 7 p.m. Tells the story of a Danish bodybuilder who travels to Thailand to find love. Free.  Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 or www.eastonpl.org

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

Country Line Dancing: 7 to 11 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

 Compagnie Marie Chouinard performance: 8 p.m. Lafayette celebrates the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking Paris premiere of Vaslav Nijinsky's dance "The Rite of Spring," with Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary music. The program will also include 24 Preludes, a dance using the music of Chopin. Tickets are $20 per person. Music professor Kirk O’Riordan and Carrie Rohman, a dancer and assistant professor of English, will discuss the two pieces prior to the performance at 7 p.m. in room 108 of the center. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu

Thursday, March 14

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

Author Talk - "The Art of Historical Fiction": 4:30 p.m. Talk by Pulitzer Prize-winnng author Geraldine Brooks, followed by a book signing and reception. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.lafayette.edu

City of 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.

Tea Party of the Lehigh Valley screening of "Fracknation": 7 p.m. "See how the environmentalists are deceiving America! Bring a friend!" Open to the public. A $3 per person donation is requested at the door to cover the organization's room and screening fee. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. lvtp12.blogspot.com

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 8 to 11 p.m. Latin jazz. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

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

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

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This Week in Easton, February 25 to 28

And thus endeth February...

Monday, February 25

Palmer Township Shade Tree Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

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

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. This month, Darrell Mengel presents "Photos of Early Times in Tatamy, Stockertown, Bushkill Park and Island Park." Free. Easy parking and handicap accessible. All welcome. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. (Enter via Sullivan Trail or Zucksville Road.) For more information, contact Karl Miller at 610-253-1035.

Tuesday, February 26

Easton City Council committee workshop meetings have been cancelled for this evening.

Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 to 7:30 This month's book is "Letters" by Jason Wright. Easton Public Library Palmer Branch, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township. 610-258-7492 or visit www.eastonpl.org/PalmerBranch.htm

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

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

 Author Talk - Martin Amis: 8 p.m. British author Martin Amis will talk about his work, which includes 13 novels, and the life of writer Christopher Hitchens. Lafayette College, Colton Chapel, with a book signing and reception to follow at Marquis Hall. www.lafayette.edu

 

Wednesday, February 27

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

Williams Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal 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.

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

Country Line Dancing: 7 to 11 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

"Out of Order" Documentary Film Preview: 7:30 p.m. Watch the film’s trailer and have a discussion with the individuals featured in the film "Out of Order", a feature length documentary following the journey of three LGBT members of the Presbyterian Church. Out of Order is the first film of its kind to positively portray LGBT people of faith actively changing the meaning of church through alternative Christian communities, worship practices, and theological interpretation. Refreshments will be provided. Free. Presented by Lafayette College’s Department of Religious & Spiritual Life and Office Gender & Sexuality Programs  Portlock Black Cultural Center, 101 McCartney St. For more information about the event, contact Alex Hendrickson at 610-330-5959 or Gene Kelly  at 610-330-5819. For more info about the film, visit www.outoforderdoc.com

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, February 28

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

 Community Movie Screening - "The Importance of Being Earnest": 7 p.m. Free. Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-2357 or www.riegelsvillelibrary.info

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 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. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Friends of Tom:  9 p.m. Americana music. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

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

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Updated at 9:39 p.m.