Upcoming polka entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will include Joe Kroboth Oct. 24 and John and Marie Oct. 31.

The gates and bar will open 2 p.m., with the kitchen opening 3 p.m.

The Saengerbund is planning a Halloween event Oct. 29. Common Bond will perform. Gates open 5 p.m.

Call 610-262-9937 for more information.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., will hold its Kerygma program 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in the church social hall. The topic is The Ten Commandments.

All are invited to attend.

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The Coplay Park and Recreation Board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 27 in council chambers.

Call Steve at 610-703-8487 for meeting information.

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Don’t forget daylight saving time will end Nov. 7, so you need to turn your clocks back one hour.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is holding a Thanksgiving filling sale.

Preorders are required.

Pickup is scheduled for 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 or 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 20.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816 to order.

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The Coplay Eatery, 1204 Chestnut St., is opening soon.

Owners are hiring for all positions. Call the borough hall for information, or go directly to the restaurant to apply.

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Coplay American Legion Post 426 has a special mailbox in front of the Post at 134 S. Second St.

Old, worn-out flags can be deposited into the mailbox for proper disposal.

To join the Coplay Legion, call 610-262-7556.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 3 S. Fifth St., plans to offer companion niche ossuariums to church members for placement of remains at the cemetery on Hokendauqua Street.

They are slated to be offered in February 2022 and are touted as less costly than a casket burial. More information is to come.

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Coplay Food Bank is open 8:30-10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month.

The food bank is located in the lower level of the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St.

If unable to attend the Tuesday-morning time frame, call Jodi at 610-262-0928 to make other arrangements.

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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 information.

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Coplay Athletic Club is seeking new and renewal members.

The gym is located on the second floor of the municipal building.

A gym membership costs $90 per year and $70 for renewals.

Call Kim at 610-657-2477 or Randy at 610-440-2313 for membership information or email coplayathleticclub@gmail.com.

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The weekly yard waste and leaf pickup continues every Friday by the borough’s sanitation crew.

Grass collection has been suspended until spring of 2022.

Electronics recycling and other items can be dropped off at DCR Technologies, 205 Main St., Northampton.

Drop-offs are by appointment only. Call 610-502-0854 to make arrangements.

Visit drc-tech.net for a list of accepted items and the associated costs.

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