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Coplay: Ironton Rail Trail 10K run, walk is set

Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Commission is holding its 21st annual 10K run/walk Aug. 20 at Saylor Park, Second and Keefer streets. The event will begin 8 a.m.

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Reminder: Upcoming concerts at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will include Doubting Thomas Aug. 19, Trick Stacey Aug. 26, Social Call Sept. 2, Common Bond Sept. 9, American Street Band Sept. 16, Smith Compound Band Sept. 23 and Stereotype Sept. 30. Doors will open 5 p.m.

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The Twilight Concert Series continues at Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets, with the Castaways Aug. 31 and 2 Pints Sept. 7. These free concerts are set for 6-9 p.m.

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The Coplay Community Days event will be held Aug. 26-28. It will feature music, food, beverages and more. There will also be crafts noon-6 p.m. Aug. 27.

Contact Tiffany at 610-262-6088 to be part of the crafts.

Other fun events are planned for the three-day event.

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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.

The church, 18 S. Third St., is also planning a yearlong celebration in 2023 for the its 150th anniversary.

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Coplay Public Library is seeking a library director to work 32 hours a week.

Send a resume and three references to Janet Eisenhauer, 98 S. Fourth St. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.

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Coplay’s Parkway Pool August hours are set for noon-7 p.m.

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

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The Coplay Scholarship Fund committee’s 2022 scholarship program is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for high school seniors residing in Coplay who plan to attend a college, university, technical school or the police academy.

To apply, email billleiner@aol.com for an application.

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Coplay Athletic Club is under new management and is seeking new and renewal members. A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals.

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

Email coplayac@gmail.com 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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To have an announcement or to share something in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.