Coplay: Borough plans upcoming concerts
The 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.
***
Reminder: Online registration is about to close for the Coplay Sports fall ball season. Baseball is for ages 4-15, and softball is for ages 5-8.
Online registration is available at coplaysports.org.
Contact Fred at romanoreddevil09@aol.com for more information.
***
American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St., continues to offer its monthly hoagie sale. This month, it will be Aug. 15 and 16.
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.
***
Coplay Community Days is scheduled for Aug. 25-27. It will feature quality entertainment, delicious food, great fun, a free swim and more.
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.
***
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning its offerings for the food stand at Community Days, including pork barbecue, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder, hot dogs and drinks.
Contact Nadine at 610-393-4115 or nshull@rcn.com to volunteer or for more information.
***
The American Club of Coplay adult picnic will be held Sept. 9 at the pavilion. Doors open noon. Food will be 1-6 p.m., and refreshments will be served 1-9 p.m.
A deejay entertains 2-5 p.m., and The Castaways perform 6-9 p.m.
Tickets are available at the club or hoagie shop. Call 610-261-2884 for the cost and other information.
***
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.
***
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, noodles, canned pasta and rice pouches.
***
To have an announcement or to share something in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.