Weekend Guide, March 14 to 16

Spring is coming. So is St. Patrick. It's a good weekend to wear a little green...

Friday, March 14

Dancing: 7 to 10 p.m. Learn to do the Night Club Two-Step, 7 to 8 p.m., dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. Light refreshments served. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-433-7804 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

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

Little Women, The Musical: 8 p.m. Presented by the Wilson Area High School Drama Club.  Tickets are $10. Wilson Area High School Auditorium, 424 Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 484-373-6034

Bear Night: 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet, 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

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

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

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

Pour Man’s Band: 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

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

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

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

Saturday, March 15

Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Many local crafters and vendors, lunch available throughout the day. Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. (Palmer Township) 610-253-2510 or www.palmermoravian.org

"St. Patrick's Day": 10 a.m. to noon."We all can use a little luck of the Irish." Free plus free breakfast too. 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

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 Mumbler from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Dogtrane from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ AWOL from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Discrete from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

"I (heart) Easton": Last day of show, noon to 6 p.m., closing reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Works by various Easton artists, curated by Jackie Lima. 308 North 10th St. 718-928-5403

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: 4 to 6 p.m. $10 for adults, $6 for children under 10. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-253-9604

"OUTSIDER" Opening Reception: 4 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the start of spring with the opening of Mercantile Home's 26th Collection, along with artwork by Easton artists Dale Gibbons, Will Hubscher and Marya. Mercantile Home, 140 Northampton St. 610-258-4046 or www.mercantilehome.com

Opening Reception for "Fiebre Espiritual (Spiritual Fever) An Installation/Altar by Angel Suarez-Rosado": 6 to 9 p.m. An installation/altar reflecting the changes in the artist's life over the last number of years -- the challenges, joys, and most of all, the mourning following the death of his long-time partner. On display through April 13th. RE:find, 437 Northampton St. 610-829-1313

The Amazing Magi: 7 p.m. An evening of magic and illusions for the whole family, designed to appeal to all ages. Free, though attendees are asked to bring an item to be donated to a local food pantry. In case of snow, the show will be postponed until March 22. Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough. 610-398-0311 or www.theamazingmagi.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

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

Little Women, The Musical: 8 p.m. Presented by the Wilson Area High School Drama Club.  Tickets are $10. Wilson Area High School Auditorium, 424 Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 484-373-6034

Midnight Shift: 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

Sarah Ayers-James Supra-Andy Kilcoyne-Mitch Shelly Band: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com 

Tim Price Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

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

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

Sunday, March 16

Wine and Beer Tasting: 1 to 4 p.m.  Wine and beer, vendors, hors d'oeuvres, music. $30 per person. The Hampton Inn, 3723 Nazareth Road, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 484-767-3446

Little Women, The Musical: 3 p.m. Presented by the Wilson Area High School Drama Club.  Tickets are $10. Wilson Area High School Auditorium, 424 Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 484-373-6034

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

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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Mayor Says Continued Development Key to Easton's Improved Economy

By Christina Georgiou

Easton Mayor Sal Panto gave the annual "State of the City" address to
city council Wednesday evening, with about 20 members
of the public in attendance.

The city's revitalization efforts of the last three decades are paying off, and Easton is on a much more solid financial footing than it has been in a long time, Mayor Sal Panto said in his State of the City address to city council Wednesday night.

"Unlike many cities throughout the northeast, Easton has weathered challenging economic times, and we remain steadfast in our determination to move progressively and positively toward a better future," he said. "As mayor, I am committed to harnessing the physical, cultural, and intellectual strengths of our city, transforming those matchless qualities into sustainable and unrivaled developments that will benefit residents and visitors alike."

Urban renewal was more like "urban
removal" for Easton, Mayor Sal Panto
noted. Revitalization and adaptive
reuse over the last 30 years has
be key to the city's turnaround since
then.

 Showcasing dozens of city buildings that have been redeveloped over the past thirty years  with before and after photos, Panto said that urban renewal during the 1960s, 70s, and early 80s, were more like "urban removal," and contributed to the city's decline during that period.

He credited former mayors Thomas Goldsmith, Michael McFadden, and Phil Mitman with continuing revitalization efforts after his own first mayoral tenure, beginning in 1984.

Despite the gains that have been made, the city needs to continue on its redevelopment trajectory to grow the population and keep tax rates down, he said.

A sketch showing the Easton Home's plans to add senior
apartments along Northampton Street in the city's West Ward.

"Our population fell below 30,000 (during that time). We need to get it back up so there are more people living and working in the city and paying taxes," Panto said.

The redevelopment and adaptive reuse of existing properties in Easton, such as the nearly completed Pomeroy Building, which houses two restaurants, office space  and more than 40 residential apartments, brings new tax revenue to city coffers, he said. Other planned projects, such as the conversion of the Governor Wolf building into upscale apartments and the redevelopment of old industrial sites such as the Simon Silk Mill on South 13th Street, will add to that.

"The Governor Wolf building will be coming back on the tax rolls in the next 30 to 45 days," Panto said. "You're going to see some major development going on (at the silk mill site) after the weather breaks."

New construction will also contribute to the city's well being too, Panto said, pointing to Lafayette College's plans for a new arts complex on North Third Street, and the Easton Home's plan to add senior citizen apartments on Northampton Street in the West Ward, as well as the new city hall and transportation center that is expected to be complete late next year.


"I think anyone who lives in that area of the West Ward will feel better about their neighborhood," he said in reference to the Easton Home project.
Investments of more than $420 million over the past six years have translated into more than just improvements in the city's infrastructure too, Panto said.

Overall crime in the city was down by 22.5 percent, and sound fiscal management, which has resulted in an "A+" bond rating for the city, are good news too, the mayor said.

"We'll save over a million dollars because of our credit score," Panto noted.

Still, Easton faces challenges in the years ahead.

Highlights from various city departments' annual reports
Click on any image for a full-size view

"We're very concerned about our pension costs...but we're doing much better," the mayor said. ""We've been trying to live within our means, but it's not easy...legacy costs will eventually put...every municipality in the Commonwealth under if our legislature doesn't do something soon."

Easton should continue on the path it's on, and that will mean a rosy future for the city, Panto said.

"We were elected on progressive change," the mayor said, adding that positive changes should not come at the expense of any one group over another.

"We've done this without gentrification. We have not pushed people out," Panto said. "The state of our city is progressing, growing."

This Week in Easton, March 10 to 13

Spring's not so far away now...

Monday, March 10

Williams Township Tax Office extra hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Easton Historic District Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th 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.

Forks Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. On the application of James and  Heidi Seitz, 1700 Cherry Ave., to construct a residential home. Proposed development of the lot exceeds the amount of disturbed land allowed in steep slope areas without a variance. 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, March 11

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

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, March 12

Today is the 25th 'birthday' of the World Wide Web.

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. Mayor Sal Panto is scheduled to give the "State of the City" address. 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

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

Brian Moore: 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, March 13

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

Poetry Reading: 4:30 p.m. Natasha Trethewey, the 19th Poet Laureate of the United States, will give a reading for the 2014 John L. Hatfield ’67 Lecture, with a reception and book signing following. Now in her second term as U.S. Poet Laureate, Trethewey’s signature project is a feature on the PBS NewsHour Poetry Series known as “Where Poetry Lives.” In this series, she travels to various cities across the U.S., exploring connections between societal issues and poetry, literature, and her own personal experiences. She also serves as the State Poet Laureate of Mississippi. Free and open to the public. Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, Room 104, Lafayette College.

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

"What's Happening to the Bees: A Local Perspective": 6:30 p.m. A presentation by master beekeeper Bill Mondjack of Mondjack Aparies. Free, donations accepted. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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

Game Night: Available for your endless enjoyment and nostalgic lapses are a wide assortment games we all grew up playing, plus, Ring-the-Bull and Shut-the-Box. 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

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

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

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Weekend Guide, March 7 to 9

So, it's time to "spring forward" this weekend. Maybe the weather will take the hint?

Friday, March 7

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, Brian Kirk & the Jerks, plus a Pisces party: Banks Street Band at 7 p.m., Brian Kirk  at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

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

Jeff Belfy: 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

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

Bryson Klus with Tail Light Rebellion: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Saturday, March 8

"Revitalize!": 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. A women’s spring holistic event hosted by Madame Mim's, the day features talks by Chris Alexandria, author of "Have You Ever Wondered About Angels?", Linda McKenney, motivational speaker and traveler, Deva Vidya (Kathleen Meneses), healer and mantra teacher, and Ingrid Geronimo, naturopathic doctor and orthomolecular nutrition specialist. The operatic voice of Jacqueline Ballarin and the rhythmic sounds of band Kirtan, and vendors round out the event, which includes a continental breakfast. Admission is $50 at the door, or $45 in advance. Groups of five or more are $40 per person. Some proceeds benefit Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-829-0661, www.madamemims.com or visit Madame Mim's Facebook page.


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

"Satellites!": 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the Earth through the eyes of a satellite in this real-time Science Sphere show.  $5 suggested donation, to benefit March Elementary School. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Dogtrane (funk, soul, disco) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Kru from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Shorty Rock (house) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Billa from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com


Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Family-style meal, wheelchair accessible. Take-out dinners available too--please call ahead. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 12 years old at the door, less $1 per ticket if purchased in advance. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick and Seitz streets. 610-258-4762

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

Sloppy Joe's Bar Band, DJ Nicky K: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

TBA: 9 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

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

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

James Supra and Friends: 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

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

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Don't forget to "spring ahead" one hour...

18th Annual Bistro Benefit event: 5 to 8 p.m. A delightful evening at the historic Simon Mansion, featuring fabulous hors d'oeuvres, coffee bar, great wines and Weyerbacher beer, and desserts from the area's finest bakers. Dance music by "celebrity" DJ Easton  Mayor Sal Panto, plus a silent auction and a special raffle. Tickets are $100 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-258-6271

Sitgreaves Coffee House and Open Mic: 7 to 9 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792

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

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Save the Date!

 The Amazing Magi will appear for an evening of magic and illusions for the whole family at Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd. in Wilson Borough on Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m. The show, designed to appeal to all ages, is free, though attendees are asked to bring an item to be donated to a local food pantry. In case of snow, the show will be postponed until March 22. Call 610-398-0311 or visit www.theamazingmagi.com for more details.



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This Week in Easton, March 3 to 6

So, Mother Nature pulled another fast one...but at least this time you don't have to get out the shovel.

Monday, March 3

AARP Palmer Township Area Chapter 2144 Meeting: 1 p.m. This month's program is "Keeping Seniors in Their Home" presented by Ellen Lansberry from Senior Life. For members, yearly membership is $5. Wilson Borough Community Center, 2200 Liberty St., Wilson Borough.

The regularly scheduled Palmer Township Supervisors meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items

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, March 4

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 Area School Board Standing Committee meeting: 6 p.m. In the cafeteria, Paxinosa Elementary School,  1221 Northampton 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.

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.

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, March 5

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

Williams Township zoning ordinance draft meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Office, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township) Click here for details.

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

Fahad & Kelly: 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, March 6

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

Northampton County Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

"You are What you Eat": 6:30 p.m. Dr. Michael Butler, biology professor from Lafayette College, will discuss the relationship between the food we eat and our health. We know that eating nutritious food is important for our health. But why? Is it about calories or fats or something else? Dr. Butler will discuss the nutritional environment we create for our bodies and how the food we eat actually becomes part of our organs and cellular structures. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

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

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

BD Lenz : 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

Open Mic with Nick Levinos: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net


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Easton, Area Municipalities Declare Snow Emergencies Ahead of Coming Storm

Residents along Ferry Street in Easton's West Ward shovel snow
after the last significant snow storm, about two weeks ago.

Update, Monday, March 3: All municipalities listed below have lifted declared snow emergencies due to the predicted storm failing to materialize.  Those parked in the City of Easton parking deck on South Third Street should move their vehicles as soon as possible to avoid incurring the regular parking fee.
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Snow emergencies have been declared in the City of Easton and several surrounding municipalities ahead of yet another winter storm, which is likely to begin late Sunday afternoon and run through Monday. The National Weather Service predicted Saturday evening the latest storm will leave behind between 4 and 8 inches of snow.

In Easton, the snow emergency will run from 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Easton residents that live along snow emergency routes will be allowed to park for free in the city's parking deck on South Third Street beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Cars must be moved by 6 p.m. on Tuesday to avoid incurring fees.

Additionally, the city also issued a reminder that sidewalks need to be cleared within eight hours of the end of the snowfall and is also asking that residents dig out fire hydrants that may be located near their properties.

In Wilson Borough, a snow emergency will be in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2. The ban on parking along snow emergency routes will be in effect until further notice, the borough says.

In Palmer Township, residents are prohibited from parking along snow emergency routes beginning at 11 p.m. Sunday evening. The emergency declaration is set to last until noon on Tuesday. The township also expects trash and recycling pickups to be delayed by a day throughout the week as a result of the new snowfall.

In Tatamy Borough, parking will be prohibited along snow emergency routes beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The parking ban is to last until further notice.

In the borough of West Easton, parking will be prohibited along snow emergency routes beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday and lasts until further notice.

In Stockertown borough, there is a snow emergency that runs from 3 p.m. Sunday through noon on Wednesday, March 5.

While most people don't seem enthused about having to clean up after what is at least the seventh significant snowfall of the winter, at least one neighborhood establishment has announced it will be holding a "snow party" for locals.

Pokeno will be the order of the day on Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. at La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St., and a "snow jam" dance party begins at 7 p.m.

"Come shake some flakes," bar co-owner Althea Ruffin invited on her Twitter feed Friday afternoon.

Be sure to check back on this page later, as more snow emergency declarations, closings and announcements, and updates in the Easton area will be added as they become available.  

Follow Easton Eccentric editor Christina Georgiou at @Eastonwordsmith on Twitter to receive new updates on the go.

Last updated on Monday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m.

Wilson Borough Looking to Fill Vacant Council Seat

A vacancy on Wilson Borough's Council has the municipality looking to appoint a new member.

According to the borough's website, applicants must be registered to vote and have resided in the Borough's Second Ward for at least one year. Letters of interested should be submitted to the borough secretary at the Guy B. Tomaino Municipal Building, 2040 Hay Terrace, Easton, PA 18042 and must be received by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014.

The Borough's government consists of a council of nine members, three from each of the three wards, and a mayor. Council meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month in council chambers at the Guy Tomino Municipal Building,