Coplay: Saengerbund event is May 1
Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is presenting a Maifest (May Dance) 3-6 p.m. May 1.
The dance is a German celebration of spring and includes dancing around a maypole.
Additionally, the committee is planning its Oktoberfest event for September. Stay tuned for more information.
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Coplay’s Parkway Pool needs a person or organization to operate the concession stand at the pool.
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Coplay yard waste pickup began April 22.
Grass will no longer be picked up. There is a drop-off location at 1 Bridge St. Drop-off hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Street sweeping in the borough is scheduled for May 19 and 20.
All vehicles must be removed from the streets on sweeping days.
Watch for the no-parking signs on your street on sweeping days.
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Coplay Public Library needs a board member, workers and a library director.
Call Janice at 610-509-7452 for details.
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Coplay Eatery, 1214 Chestnut St., is seeking servers, a dishwasher, a cook and a host.
Apply in person at the restaurant.
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Coplay Self Storage, South Fifth and Hokendauqua street, is open.
To rent storage space, contact Gene Dieter 610-440-2233.
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is seeking volunteers to make pierogies.
Contact the church at 610-262-2417 to join the team.
The church is also in need of volunteers for the summer picnic, held the first Sunday in August.
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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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Coplay Athletic Club is under new management and 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 $80 for renewals.
Email coplayac@gmail.com for membership information.
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Coplay American Legion Post 426 has a special mailbox in front of the Post, 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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If you catch a feral or stray cat, call the Sanctuary at Haafsville at 484-894-3401.
A fee is charged.
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The Coplay Senior Citizens group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Contact Dale at 610-262-5464 for information.
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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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