Now that schools are back in session, borough police are keeping a watchful eye on bus stops, particularly with younger children waiting to get on or off the school bus. Stops in the borough are mainly along Chestnut, Second, Fourth, Ruch and Oak streets. Motorists who fail to stop, despite the flashing lights and extended arm, face fines and possible prosecution.

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Storytime at the Coplay Public Library, Fifth and Center streets, will be held 11 a.m. Aug. 29.

The model railroad club, which supports Explorer Scout programs, meets 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at its second-floor quarters of borough hall, Fourth and Center streets.

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Borough residents are reminded there is no garbage pickup Sept. 2 due to the Labor Day holiday.

Crews will instead pick up trash one day later than the normal schedule.

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With the borough’s Parkway Pool now closed for the season, indoor public swim sessions will soon begin at Whitehall High School pool.

Family swim is planned for 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting Sept. 9 and running through Nov. 6. Call 610-437-5524, ext. 200, for details.

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Exchange Club Foundation of Western Lehigh is sponsoring the 12th annual sporting clays fundraiser for the prevention of child abuse, to be held Sept. 13 at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays, 2750 Limestone St.

Registration and continental breakfast begins 8 a.m., and the shoot begins 9:30 a.m. Lunch immediately follows the competition.

The individual shooter fee includes 100 clays, shells, food, prizes and awards. Squads of five shooters are also welcome.

For more information, cost and a registration form, visit westernlehighxc.com or contact Bob Leh at 610-395-4855.

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Coplay American Legion Stanley W. Reinhard Jr. Post 426’s Ballet Stadium Baseball Committee is putting out the call for new members. Meetings are held 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the South Second Street Legion hall.

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The Coplay Senior Citizens group is organizing a trip to see “Joy to the World” at American Music Theater, Lancaster, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11. Lunch will be 1 p.m. at Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant, Smoketown.

Pickups will start 7:15 a.m. at Weis Markets, 3644 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, and continue at the AHEPA building, 1810 Albert St., Allentown.

Cost includes the show, lunch, taxes, tip and driver gratuity. Deadline to purchase tickets is Nov. 6.

Call Clara Barton at 610-433-4063 for more information.