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Coplay: Family splash and dance night scheduled for Aug. 19 at pool

A family splash and dance night is planned for 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19 at Parkway Pool, Second and Keefer streets.

The event features deejay Freddie Fredericks Jr., games, contests and dancing.

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The Disney film “Luca” will be shown 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the pavilion at Coplay Parkway. This will be the last of the 2021 summer outdoor movies.

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The 20th annual Ironton Rail Trail 10-K walk/run begins 8 a.m. Aug. 20 at Saylor Park.

Visit irontonrailtrail.org for more information.

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Upcoming entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will include Sons of Izzy Aug. 20 and the Steelworkers Aug. 22.

For the Friday show, the gates and bar open 5 p.m., with the kitchen opening 5:30 p.m. The gates and bar will open 2 p.m., with the kitchen opening 3 p.m., for the Sunday polka.

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Coplay Community Days is scheduled for Aug. 27-29 at Coplay Parkway.

The event will begin 5 p.m. Aug. 27. Common Bond is set to perform 6-10 p.m. Aug. 27.

Other musical entertainment includes Steel Creek 1-4 p.m. and the Sofa Kings 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28 and Josef Kroboth 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sue Rabenold and Michael Scherer 4-5 p.m. and the Large Flowerheads 6:15-9 p.m. Aug. 29.

Masks are optional.

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The Coplay municipal swimming pool is open noon-7 p.m. and closes for the season Aug. 30.

Call the borough office for details at 610-262-6088.

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The Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee is offering two $500 scholarships to Coplay kids just graduated from high school who plan to attend university or college, the police academy or a career/technical school.

The application deadline is Sept. 1.

To get an application, email billleiner@aol.com.

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The American Club of Coplay is holding its 2021 picnic Sept. 11.

This year’s picnic is adults only. Those planning to attend must be at least 18 years old.

Tickets are on sale now. Call 610-261-2884 for additional information.

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The Coplay Saengerbund is planning an Oktoberfest 2:30-7 p.m. Sept. 12.

A parade kicks off the event 2:30 p.m. There will be music by Joe Kroboth 3-7 p.m.

Other features include the Auerhahn Schuhplattler dancers, an Oktoberfest singalong and a Masskrugstemmen contest.

There will be imported German beers and authentic German food.

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To have an announcement or information shared in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.