Coplay Sports is holding in-person sign-ups for the fall baseball and softball season. Baseball is for ages 4-15, and softball is for ages 5-8.

Sign-ups are set for noon-2 p.m. July 29 at the Coplay Sports clubhouse, 666 Potter Terrace. Online registration is also available at coplaysports.org.

Contact Fred at romanoreddevil09@aol.com for more information.

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Reminder: Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is continuing its Friday night concerts. The doors and kitchen open 5 p.m., and bands perform 6-10 p.m.

The lineup includes Trick Stacy July 28, Chelsea Lyn Meyer Aug. 4, Video Daze Aug. 11, Trick Stacy Aug. 18 and Honey Buzzards Aug. 25.

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

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

The band performing Aug. 2 is still to be announced.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is holding its 69th annual picnic and homecoming noon-9 p.m. Aug. 6. There will be music, dancing, games of chance and other regular games, food, adult beverages and more.

Everyone is welcome.

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The Coplay Municipal Pool, Second and Keefer streets, is open for the season.

The pool is having a great summer season with Aqua Zumba by Tara Miller. A free swim weekend will be held Aug. 25-27. Twilight pool evenings and other activities are also planned.

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.

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Coplay Community Days is almost here! It features quality entertainment, great food and fun.

The planning committee meets 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month in council chambers at the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St. These meetings are open to the public.

The committee is expanding its kids activities over the weekend.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning its offerings for the food stand at Coplay Community Days, including pork barbecue, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder, hot dogs and drinks.

All are invited to volunteer. Contact Nadine at 610-393-4115 or nshull@rcn.com to volunteer or for more information.

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American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St., continues to offer its monthly hoagie sales. Hoagies (regular or tuna) and sandwiches (ham and cheese or tuna) are available.

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

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Coplay Garden Club meets 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at St. John’s Lutheran Church social hall, 18 S. Third St. The next meeting is July 27.

A tip of the month is, “Water your plants at the end of the day if possible.”

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The borough fire department reminds that a fire doubles in size every 30 seconds.

If you have a desire to serve Coplay and surrounding communities, consider joining the fire department. They are reorganizing and seeking volunteer firefighters.

Call 610-261-2233 for information.

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Coplay Crime Watch notes: 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.

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

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

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Coplay Senior Citizens meets 1 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at the Coplay Fire Hall building, 165 Cherry St. Doors open noon.

Membership is open to all Lehigh Valley seniors.

Call Dale at 610-262-5464 to join or for further information.

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Aerobic exercise is held 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Coplay Borough Hall. A small fee is charged for the session.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 with questions.

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Coplay Athletic Club is seeking 2023 new and renewal memberships. The gym is located on the second floor of the municipal building.

A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals and can be prorated.

Email coplayac@gmail.com to join or renew.

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Coplay Food Bank, located in the lower level of the municipal building, is open 8:30-10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month.

If unable to attend the scheduled Tuesday morning time frame, call Jodi at 610-262-0928 to make other arrangements.

The food bank needs coffee, spaghetti sauce and noodles, canned pasta and rice pouches.

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Coplay American Legion Post 426 has a special mailbox in front of the Post at 134 S. Second St. Worn out American flags can be deposited into the mailbox for the Post to properly destroy.

To join the Coplay Legion as a social member, call 610-262-7556. Social membership is open to all - veteran or not.

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Recycling electronics can be dropped off at DCR Technologies, 205 Main St., Northampton, by appointment only. Visit drc-tech.net for a list of items accepted and any related costs.

Call 610-502-0854 to arrange a drop-off.

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The Coplay Police Department office number is 610-262-2288. The nonemergency number is 610-437-5252, which connects you with the Lehigh County Communication Center.

For serious emergencies, call 911.

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