Coplay: Gatherings planned for St. Peter’s pastor
St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is saying goodbye to its pastor, Msgr. John J. Martin, after 10 years. There will be ecumenical gatherings in the social hall after all Masses June 12 and 13 to wish him well.
The church is also seeking volunteers to help make pierogies. Production resumes June 14 and 15.
To purchase pierogies, call the rectory at 610-262-2417.
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Reminder: Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has announced its summer entertainment.
The Friday outdoor concert schedule is complete through Sept. 24. Alias is set to perform June 11.
The Sunday polka schedule is Jolly Bavarians, June 13; Joe Kroboth, June 20; and Emil Schanta, June 27.
Gates open 5 p.m., as does the bar, for the Friday events and 3 p.m. for the Sunday events. The kitchen opens 5:30 p.m. both days.
There is a cover charge. Members may sign in two guests.
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Parkway Pool will open June 19. Hours for June are noon-7 p.m. Season passes are now available.
The popular Aqua Zumba class restarts June 21. It runs 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 14 and up. There is a cost.
Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 with any questions.
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The Coplay summer entertainment series will begin 6:15-9:15 p.m. June 23 with the Chas Band playing music from the 1950s to the present.
The concerts are held at Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets. The series will run every other Wednesday through September.
There is no admission fee.
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The Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee is offering two $500 scholarships to Coplay kids who just graduated from high school and plan to attend a university or college, the police academy or a career/technical school.
To get an application, email billleiner@aol.com.
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