American Club of Coplay’s picnic is set for Sept. 9 at the pavilion, 300 Cherry St. Doors open noon, food will be 1-6 p.m., and refreshments will be available 1-9 p.m. A deejay will entertain 2-5 p.m., and the Castaways will perform 6-9 p.m.

You must be 18 years of age or older to attend.

Tickets are available at the club or hoagie shop. There is a cost.

Call 610-261-2884 for further information, cost and tickets.

In addition, American Club of Coplay is continuing its hoagie sales. Call 610-261-2884 to order hoagies and arrange a pickup.

To date, more than 1,000,000 hoagies have reportedly been sold by the club.

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Reminder: Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will continue its concerts in September and October. Gates open 5 p.m., along with the bar and kitchen. Bands play 6-10 p.m.

The lineup includes Common Bond Sept. 8, Smith Compound Band Sept. 15, American Street Band Sept. 22, Stereotype Sept. 29 and Castaways Oct. 6.

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The Saengerbund’s annual Oktoberfest is 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10. The opening parade starts 2:30 p.m., with music 3-7 p.m. by Joe Kroboth. Other features include the Auerhahn Schuhplattler dancers and a Masskrugstemmen contest.

Imported German beer and authentic German food will also be part of the day.

Open to the public, this event is sponsored by the heritage committee and has an admission cost.

Remember to wear your lederhosen, vests, hats, dirndl and more.

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There is only one more concert in the borough summer series at Community Plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets.

Jenni Hackett Duo will perform 6-9 p.m. Sept. 13.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., will hold a Blessing of the Animals service, set for Oct. 1, starting 2 p.m. in the parking lot.

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Aerobic exercise classes are held 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Coplay Borough Hall, 98 S. Fourth St. A small fee is charged for the session.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 for further details.

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Coplay Fire Department is reorganizing. If you have a desire to serve Coplay and surrounding communities, the department is seeking volunteer firefighters. Call 610-261-2233 for more information.

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

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

The food bank needs coffee, spaghetti sauce, noodles, canned pasta, rice pouches and nonsweetened dry cereals. Monetary contributions are also greatly appreciated.

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