The Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will hold a fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Oct. 7 for a club member who suffered a brain injury. There will be live music from Flirtin’ with the Mob and a basket raffle.

The event is open to the public.

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The Saengerbund’s heritage committee is planning 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 scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 18.

Coplay’s trick-or-treat night is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28.

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The Saengerbund will be holding a fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Oct. 22 to benefit a Whitehall student battling cancer. Doors open 5 p.m.

Dirty Roxx will perform.

The event is open to the public.

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Coplay Garden Club next meets 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.

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 Saengerbund is holding its annual Halloween party 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28. Doors will open 5 p.m.

Costumes are welcome.

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A note from Coplay Borough Public Works Department:

Brush pickup for 2022 ended Sept. 30.

Leaves will be picked up Oct. 1-Dec. 30.

Grass will no longer be collected. 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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St. John’s Lutheran Church is reminding the community daylight saving time is 2 a.m. Nov. 6. Don’t forget to change your clocks to avoid being late to Sunday church services.

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

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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 time, 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 at americanclub@rcn.com.

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The new Coplay Borough Police Chief is Ryan Emerich.

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.