Coplay: Community Days begins Aug. 27 with Common Bond performance
Coplay Community Days is scheduled for Aug. 27-29 at Coplay Parkway, Second and Keefer streets.
Common Bond is set to perform 6-10 p.m. Aug. 27.
Other musical entertainment includes Steel Creek 1-4 p.m. and Sofa Kings 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28 and Josef Kroboth 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sue Rabenold and Michael Sherer 4-5 p.m. and the Large Flowerheads 6:15-9:15 p.m. Aug. 29.
Masks are optional.
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The borough’s Parkway Pool, 2 Keefer St., closes for the season Aug. 30. Regular hours are noon-7 p.m. Twilight hours are 5 p.m. to closing, with the cost being $2 for residents and $5 for nonresidents.
Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 with questions.
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Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee is offering two $500 scholarships to Coplay kids who just graduated from high school and who plan to attend a university or college, the police academy or a career/technical school.
To get an application, email billleiner@aol.com. The application deadline is Sept. 1.
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Sept. 1 is the last scheduled summer concert series event. The Perfect Storm Duo, featuring Coplay native Rabenold and Sherer, will provide musical entertainment 6-9 p.m. at Coplay Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut Streets.
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The Coplay Senior Citizens group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Commitment to Family and Community, 165 Cherry St.
Contact Dale at 610-262-5464 for the time and other information.
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Redeemed Christian Church of God, 5 N. Third St., is holding a block party 2-5 p.m. Sept. 11 inside and outside of the church. There will be African music and light refreshments.
The theme of the gathering is “Praising God the African Way.”
All are invited.
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Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., 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 also be imported German beers and authentic German food.
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Coplay Athletic Club is seeking new and renewal members. The gym is located on the second floor of the Coplay Municipal Building, 98 S. Fourth St.
A gym membership costs $90 per year and $70 for renewals.
Call Kim at 610-657-2477 or Randy at 610-440-2313 or email coplayathleticclub@gmail.com for more information.
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Upcoming entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund includes a Doubting Thomas performance Aug. 27 and a polka dance Aug. 29, with the performer to be announced. 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.
There is a cost for members and guests. Members can sign in two people.
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To have an announcement or to share something in this column, submit it via email to billleiner@aol.com or via text message at 610-751-2745.