The Coplay Cemetery Association is returning to in-person meetings 11:45 a.m. April 18 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.

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Only 64 Coplay 150th anniversary celebration books remain for sale. Don’t wait! Call the borough office at 610-262-6088.

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The Ironton Rail Trail is holding a virtual public meeting 7 p.m. April 20.

Visit irontonrailtrail.org for call-in number and access codes.

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Coplay Sports is planning an in-person opening day for baseball and softball 9 a.m. May 1 at the sports complex at Sixth, Wall and Maple Streets.

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The fellowship committee at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., plans a congregational/community pickup lasagna dinner 4-5:30 p.m. May 8.

The last day to order is May 3.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816.

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The 2021 annual street sweeping in Coplay Borough is scheduled for May 20 and 21.

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The pierogie-making operation at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is scheduled to return in May.

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The help ministry at St. Peter’s is seeking volunteers. The volunteers help give parishioners in need rides to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores and other errands.

For more information or to volunteer, call Tom at 610-261-3640.

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Coplay Recreation and Welfare has convalescent equipment for Coplay residents to use at no charge.

Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, bath/shower seats and more.

To borrow equipment or more information, call Carol at 610-262-1571.

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Samuel Owens Restaurant and Bar, 128 Chestnut St., is seeking a cook.

To apply, call 610-262-2860.

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Coplay has two openings for part-time help in the public works department this summer. The jobs run May through August for 30 hours a week.

The borough is also still seeking lifeguards, a person or group to operate the Parkway Pool concession stand during 2021 and a pavilion cleaner.

Contact the borough office at 610-262-6088 to apply.

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A blanket ministry has begun at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816 or Penny at 484-357-0825 for more information or to offer your blanket-making skills.

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Wear a mask when outside, socially distance at least 6 feet, wash your hands frequently, avoid large gatherings and get a vaccine unless contraindicated.

This is for your safety and the safety of others. Help conquer COVID-19.

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