Upcoming entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., includes Ricky and the Rebels, July 8; Honey Buzzards, July 15; Chelsea Lyn Meyer, July 22; and Sons of Izzy, July 29. Doors open 5 p.m.

The Saengerbund will be hosting a Christmas in July event 3-6 p.m. July 17 with Joe Kroboth Band performing.

Sunday entertainment includes John and Marie July 24 and the Jolly Bavarians July 31.

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The Ironton Rail Trail is planning a 5K/1K fun run/walk July 16, beginning 8 a.m., at the Coplay Parkway, Second and Keefer streets. The run is a benefit to fight again colon cancer.

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The twilight concert series continues at Coplay Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets, with the Dynamic Duo July 20, Sue Rabenold and Michael Scherer Aug. 3, Third Hand Trio Aug. 17, the Castaways Aug. 31 and 2 Pints Sept. 7. These free concerts take place 6-9 p.m.

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Coplay Senior Citizens meets noon July 20 in the fire building, 165 Cherry St. The group is always looking for new members.

Contact Dale at 610-262-5464 for more information.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church is planning its annual summer picnic July 24 at the Coplay Parkway pavilion. The event begins with an outdoor church service 11 a.m., followed by lunch and picnic fun. There is a cost.

For more information, call Nadine at 610-393-4115.

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Coplay’s Parkway Pool is open for the season. July hours are noon-8 p.m., and August hours are noon-7 p.m.

The popular Aqua Zumba classes take place 6-7 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.

A Christmas in July celebration is set for noon-5 p.m. July 24.

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Mayor Stephen Burker is considering restarting the National Night Out Against Crime celebration Aug. 2. NNO is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.

If you want to volunteer at the NNO, call Burker at 484-239-1611.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., will be holding its 68th annual picnic event noon-9 p.m. Aug. 7. The event will feature food, beverages, adult drinks, kids’ games and more. Entertainment will be by Emil Schanta Band and Flirtin With the Mob. All are welcome!

Bring your lawn chairs.

Volunteers are needed. Call the church office at 610-262-2417.

A large basket stand is planned for the picnic. The deadline for basket, gift cards and cash donations is July 20. Call 610-730-4655 to donate.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church is planning to sell food - including barbecue, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder, hot dogs, ice cream and drinks - at Community Days Aug. 26-28, and the church is seeking volunteers.

Contact Nadine at 610-393-4115 to volunteer.

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Coplay Food Bank is open 8:30-10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month in the lower level of the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St.

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