Coplay Sports is planning its annual in-person baseball/softball opening day event 9 a.m. May 1 at the sports complex at Sixth, Wall and Maple streets.

Visit coplaysports.org for more information.

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Girl Scouts, Daisies and Brownies meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the church hall at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St.

Contact Karleen at 610-262-2185 for more information.

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The fellowship committee at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning a congregational/community lasagna dinner pickup 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 dates of the 2021 annual street sweeping in Coplay Borough are May 20 and 21.

Visit coplayborough.org for more information.

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Planning is underway for the three-day Coplay Community Days festival in late August. A concern is state guidance regarding social distancing and rearranging the festival setup to ensure patron safety.

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The Coplay sanitation department reminds residents electronics are not to be thrown in the trash.

Visit coplayborough.org for safe electronics disposal.

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The help ministry of St. Peter’s is seeking volunteers to help parishioners with rides to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores and more.

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

Also, the St. Peter pierogie-making operation is scheduled to return in May.

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There are fewer than 60 Coplay 150th anniversary books for sale. Don’t wait to purchase these collector’s items.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 today to order.

Coplay garden flags are also still for sale.

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Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association 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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A blanket ministry has begun at St. John’s.

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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