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

The meeting will feature a Halloween party, so dress up in your favorite costume.

A garden tip: Use an old album to create a clever seed packet organizer.

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

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The Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is holding its annual Halloween party 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28.

Doors open 5 p.m.

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The Coplay Sports annual sandlot game is noon Oct. 29 at Samuel Balliet Stadium, North Eighth Street.

There will be two games this year - one for 10th-12th grades and one for eighth- and ninth-graders.

The snack stand will be open.

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A note from the borough public works department: Brush pickup for 2022 ended Sept. 30; leaves will continue to be picked through Dec. 30; and grass will no longer be collected.

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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St. John’s Lutheran Church is reminding the community daylight saving time is 2 a.m. Nov. 6.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour to avoid being late to Sunday church services.

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The Ironton Rail Trail has a work day planned for Nov. 12.

Meet at the maintenance trailer adjacent to the trail at North Second Street.

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Coplay Sports’ Santa parade is planned for Dec. 11. More details are coming.

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Coplay Public Library is seeking a library director to work 32 hours a week, as well as an assistant library director.

Send a resume and three references to Janet Eisenhauer, 98 S. Fourth St.

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

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Coplay Food Bank is open 8:30-10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month on the lower level of the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St.

If unable to attend, call Jodi at 610-262-0928 to make other arrangements.

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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 more information.

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The American Club of Coplay has restarted its monthly hoagie sales.

Call 610-261-2884 to order, or order online via email to americanclub@rcn.com.

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