Upcoming entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will include American Street Band Sept. 16, Smith Compound Band Sept. 23 and Stereotype Sept. 30. Doors open 5 p.m.

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Reminder: The Ironton Rail Trail is planning a charitable run/walk for 9 a.m. Sept. 17 to benefit mental health services. Registration is 8 a.m. at the Coplay Parkway pavilion.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is holding a shepherd’s pie community pickup dinner 4-6 p.m. Oct. 1.

This is a free dinner, with donations requested. Proceeds will benefit the church renovation fund.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816 to order.

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Coplay Borough Park and Recreation Committee is planning a craft fair for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 at the Coplay Parkway pavilion.

Contact Tiffany at cb.craft.vendors@gmail.com for more information.

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If your pet has been misbehaving, St. John’s may have the remedy. It is holding its annual blessing of the animals 2 p.m. Oct. 2 in the parking lot by the church.

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Coplay Saengerbund’s heritage committee is holding a Weinlesefest (grape dance) 3-6 p.m. Oct. 16. It is a celebration of the grape harvest and the making of new wine.

Music will be provided by the Emil Schanta Band.

There is an admission fee.

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The Coplay Halloween parade is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 18.

Coplay’s trick-or-treat night will be held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28.

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St. John’s is planning a yearlong celebration in 2023 for the its 150th anniversary.

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A Coplay Garden Club tip: Now is a great time to plant new perennials and shrubs. They have a better chance to establish themselves during the milder fall months than in spring.

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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 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 are 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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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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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.