Coplay: Coplay Community Days scheduled for Aug. 26-28
Coplay Community Days will be held Aug. 26-28.
This annual event will feature music, food, beverages and more.
Opening ceremonies begin 5 p.m. Aug. 26, and the Aardvarks perform 6 p.m.
There will be crafts noon-6 p.m. Aug. 27. Setup is 10-11:30 a.m. Contact Tiffany at 610-262-6088.
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Upcoming entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., includes 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 open 5 p.m.
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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, and the church is seeking volunteers.
To volunteer, contact Nadine at 610-393-4115.
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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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 run 6-9 p.m.
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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 Food Bank is open 8:30-10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month. It 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 American Club of Coplay restarted its monthly hoagie sales. Options include regular or tuna hoagies or ham and cheese or tuna sandwiches.
Call 610-261-2884 to order, or order online via email to the americanclub@rcn.com.
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Coplay yard waste pickup is ongoing.
Grass will no longer be picked up. There is a drop-off location at 1 Bridge St. Drop-off hours will be 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
If you have a street department question, call Paul at 610-262-8378.
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For your reference, the Coplay Police Department phone number is 610-262-2288.
The nonemergency number is 610-437-5252. This number connects you to the Lehigh County Communication Center.
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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 membership information.
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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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To have an announcement or to share something in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.