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5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 19

A big week in Easton, with the Thanksgiving Day game and Peace Candle lighting happening Thursday and Friday.

Good morning everyone. Thanksgiving week is always a busy one for Easton. Here's a look at some of the things that are happening.

1. Thursday brings us the 106th Easton-Phillipsburg football game, which begins 10:30 a.m. at Lafayette College's Fisher Field If you can't get to the game, you can always watch online for $4.95.

2. Easton will light the Peace Candle Friday at 8 p.m., although there are numerous events scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. leading up to the lighting. 

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3. Speaking of the Peace Candle, the auction to become the person to light it Friday night is still under way.

4. The city's zoning hearing board meets tonight at 6:30 at City Hall. 

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5. Today is Nov. 19. On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg address. Also, Jodie Foster, Meg Ryan, Calvin Klein and Ted Turner all have birthdays today.


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