Folks around Coplay are planning cookouts to celebrate the Labor Day weekend Sept. 2-5.

It is a time to acknowledge what working people do to make our community better.

Have a safe holiday weekend.

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Upcoming entertainment at the Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., includes 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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The Twilight Concert Series continues at Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets, with 2 Pints Sept. 7.

This free concert runs 6-9 p.m.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is 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 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. 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 American Club of Coplay has 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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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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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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To have an announcement or to share something in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.