Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., announces its lineup for the Friday night concerts.

The doors, bar and kitchen open 5 p.m. Bands perform 6-10 p.m.

The lineup is American Street Band July 7, Phat Crizzy July 14, Sons of Izzy July 21 and Trick Stacey July 28.

***

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is holding Vacation Bible School 6:30-8:30 p.m. weekdays July 17-21 at the church social hall. Children ages 4-14 are encouraged to attend.

VBS is free, but donations are accepted to defray costs.

Contact Gail at 484-788-9791 for information or to enroll. You can register as late as the first class July 17.

***

The Coplay Wednesday night summer series continues 6-9 p.m. at the borough’s Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets.

Upcoming concerts include Third Hand Trio July 19, Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyers Aug. 16, The Castaways Aug. 30, Third Hand Trio Sept. 6 and the Jenni Hackett Duo Sept. 13.

The bands performing July 26 and Aug. 2 are still to be announced.

***

St. John’s is planning its annual congregation picnic 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 23 at the pavilion at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St.

Registration is scheduled for 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. worship, including a VBS closing program.

There will be lunch, games, music, dancing and more. There is a cost.

Call Penny at 484-357-0825 for tickets.

***

If you are a 2023 high school graduate planning to attend college, university, trade school or the police academy, consider applying for a $500 Coplay Scholarship Fund scholarship.

To get an application, send an email to billleiner@aol.com.

***

A Coplay Crime Watch note: If you park on a street, roll up your car windows and lock your car doors at night. Be aware of any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

If you see something, say something by calling the Lehigh County nonemergency number at 610-437-5252.

Email billleiner@aol.com for crime watch information or how to set up a block watch.

***

The Coplay Municipal Pool, Second and Keefer streets, is open for the season. Pool employees are gearing up for a great summer season with Aqua Zumba by Tara Miller, free swim weekend Aug. 25-27, twilight pool evenings and other activities.

Call Tiffany at 610-262-6088 for further information.

Contact Tiffany or Mayor Steve Burker at 484-239-1611 to learn how you can participate in fundraising efforts for the pool.

***

To have an announcement or to share something in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.