If you ordered Thanksgiving filing from St. John’s Lutheran Church’s sale, pickup is set for 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19 at the church, 18 S. Third St.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816 with questions.

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There is a schnitzel dinner 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St.

Tickets are required. Call 610-262-8372 to order.

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The 56th annual community Thanksgiving service will be held at Redeemed Christian Church of God, 17 N. Third St., 7 p.m. Nov. 20.

All residents of any religion or faith are invited.

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The park and recreation board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the borough building, 98 S. Fourth St.

The board will be examining a request from council members to per close the municipal pool for the 2023 season.

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The Coplay Food Bank is seeking donations for the holiday season of canned sweet potatoes, canned fruit, Jell-O mixes, cereal, peanut butter, jelly and canned meats like SpaghettiOs or ravioli.

Items can be dropped off at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

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Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association’s annual holiday tree lighting is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at borough hall.

There will be entertainment by Lorri Woodward and Rob Ballonoff.

Refreshments will be served, and all children receive a small gift bag.

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The Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation designer purse bingo is planned for Dec. 9 at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St.

Doors open 5 p.m., and bingo starts 6 p.m.

There will be food and beverages for sale.

All proceeds benefit the Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.

For more information, call Alberta at 610-295-3600.

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The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Peter Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is hosting its first milk and cookies with Santa event noon-2 p.m. Dec. 18 in the church hall.

All are invited.

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