West Ward Community Initiative

Eat Real Food Mobile Market
2020-09-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | 4th & Washington Streets, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
Join the Kellyn Team in Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice every Tuesday at two Eat Real Food Mobile Market locations in Easton! Fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains and grocery staples (including paper products!) and deliciously healthy Lifestyle Medicine Meals prepared by our own Chef Amanda and her awesome Kellyn Kitchens staff are available at convenient locations. The Mobile Market accepts cash, credit, debit, EBT Access cards and FMNP WIC and Senior Vouchers. EBT Access Card recipients receive a free $10 of local produce with an initial purchase of $10 as part of the Lehigh Valley Fresh Food Bucks program. Customers can also order online at healthyfood.kellyn.org and stop by the Mobile Market site to pick up your order.
Mobile Market will be located along 4th Street, between Washington and Ferry Streets.

Eat Real Food Mobile Market
2020-09-22 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-09-29 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-10-06 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-10-13 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-10-20 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-10-27 15:30 - 18:00 | Paxinosa Elementary School, 1221 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042
Join the Kellyn Team in Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice every Tuesday at two Eat Real Food Mobile Market locations in Easton! Fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains and grocery staples (including paper products!) and deliciously healthy Lifestyle Medicine Meals prepared by our own Chef Amanda and her awesome Kellyn Kitchens staff are available at convenient locations. The Mobile Market accepts cash, credit, debit, EBT Access cards and FMNP WIC and Senior Vouchers. EBT Access Card recipients receive a free $10 of local produce with an initial purchase of $10 as part of the Lehigh Valley Fresh Food Bucks program. Customers can also order online at healthyfood.kellyn.org and stop by the Mobile Market site to pick up your order.

Pop Into the Park Discussion - Bushkill Street Park
2020-10-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Bushkill Street Park, 1030 Bushkill Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
In October, join the City of Easton and local design studio Omnes for a series of “Pop Into the Park” discussions to make your voice heard and help shape the future of neighborhood public spaces in Easton. The city is developing a new vision plan for seven underutilized “Pocket Parks” in West Ward and South Side, and residents are invited to visit the parks for socially distanced conversation sessions with the Omnes project team between Oct. 5-15. Let us know what you want to see in your neighborhood park. With your help, we’ll reimagine Easton’s underutilized spaces and develop a plan for future activity and investment together. All who attend Pop Into the Park discussions will be asked to socially distance and wear masks.
Can’t attend a “Pop Into the Parks” Discussion? Take the Easton Pocket Parks Survey at www.eastonpocketparks.com or email your suggestions to hello@eastonpocketparks.com.
Discussions will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the following locations:
Oct. 5 – Bushkill Street Park, 1030 Bushkill St.
Oct. 6 – Jackson Street Park, 1142 Jackson St.
Oct. 7 – Centennial Park, 1216 Ferry St.
Oct. 8 – Raspberry Street Park, 1425 Spruce St.
Oct. 15 – Seventh Street Park, 102 N. Seventh St.

Pop Into the Park Discussion - Jackson Street Park
2020-10-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Jackson Street Park, 1142 Jackson Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States

Pop Into the Park Discussion - Centennial Park
2020-10-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Centennial Park, 1216 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States

Pop Into the Park Discussion - Raspberry Street Park
2020-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Raspberry Street Park, 1425 Spruce Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States

Pop Into the Park Discussion - 7th Street Park
2020-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | 7th Street Park, 102 N. 7th Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States

**CANCELLED** Household Electronics Recycling Drop-off Collection Event
2020-10-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Easton Recycling Center, 500 Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA, 18042
Drop-off events are intended for Northampton County residents. Fees apply for recycling most electronics. See attached flyer for accepted items and fees.

West Ward Pumpkin Patch
2020-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Centennial Park, 1216 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
Grab & Go Family Pumpkin Carving Event
Come grab your pumpkin* and get all the tools to decorate on your own, plus a few surprises are in store!
Halloween costumes are encouraged!
FREE and open to all!
*One pumpkin per family, please.
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Social distancing and masks are a must.

Free Grab & Go Health Snacks from Life Church
2020-10-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Paxinosa Elementary School, 1221 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042

Trick-or-Treat
2020-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
City-wide trick-or-treat.

Election Day
2020-11-03 07:00 - 20:00 | PA
Polls are open from 7 a.m to 8 p.m to cast your vote. If lines are long, anyone standing in line before 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. You must visit your designated polling location to cast your ballot. There are three polling locations that West Ward residents are assigned to, visit votespa.com to find out where you should vote:

Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St.
First Moravian Church, 227 N. 10th St.
Paxinosa Elementary School, 1221 Northampton St.

Please note, the polling location formerly located at Temple Covenant of Peace at 15th & Northampton Streets has moved; visit votespa.com to find your new polling location.
If you are a first-time voter, whether at a new polling location or a new voter altogether, you must show proof of identification. A full list of accepted IDs can be found under the Register to Vote drop-down menu at votespa.com.
If you decide you’d rather vote in person on election day but have signed up for a mail-in or absentee ballot, simply bring your ballot and the return envelope to your polling location for the Judge of Elections to spoil and you’ll be able to vote on the voting machines. If you do not have your ballot and the envelope you may only vote a provisional ballot.
More information about voting, including Q&As, finding your polling place and checking your registration, can all be found online at votespa.com.

Free COVID Testing
2020-11-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-07 10:00 - 14:00 | 12th & Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
CATE, or Community-Accessible Testing & Education mobile RV will be rolling into Easton on Nov. 6, 7, 9 &10. Funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Health and in partnership with Latino Connection, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, St. Luke’s, and the Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley, CATE will offer free on-site COVID-19 testing. Services will be available at a first come, first served basis. Testing will be available to anyone who believes they’ve been exposed or showing symptoms of COVID-19. Additionally CATE provides the latest and most accurate information on COVID-19 and how you can protect yourself. Plus, there will be useful COVID-19 resources people can take home. Masking and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
**FREE flu vaccines will also be offered at this location for those not being tested for COVID.

Free COVID Testing
2020-11-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Easton Area Neighborhood Center, 902 Philadelphia Road, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
CATE, or Community-Accessible Testing & Education mobile RV will be rolling into Easton on Nov. 6, 7, 9 &10. Funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Health and in partnership with Latino Connection, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, St. Luke’s, and the Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley, CATE will offer free on-site COVID-19 testing. Services will be available at a first come, first served basis. Testing will be available to anyone who believes they’ve been exposed or showing symptoms of COVID-19. Additionally CATE provides the latest and most accurate information on COVID-19 and how you can protect yourself. Plus, there will be useful COVID-19 resources people can take home. Masking and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

City Street Sweeping ENDS
2020-12-01 | PA

Grab & Go Wreath Decorating Kits
2020-12-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Park, 1216 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
What holiday would be complete without a wreath for you door.

Join us at Centennial Park to pick-up a Grab & Go Wreath Decorating Kit. You’ll receive your own fresh greens wreath, a handmade bow, decorations, and supplies to create your wreath back at home.

Wreath building kits are free for West Ward residents. One per household. Please register HERE to reserve your wreath. If you’re ordering tickets for neighbors or friends, please add 1 additional ticket per household.

Masks must be worn to pick-up kits.

Free Meals provided by Easton Area School District
2021-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Paxinosa Elementary School, 1221 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042
Complete breakfast and lunch meals are available free of charge to all Easton community members, including any one under the age of 18, regardless of enrollment in a EASD school.
