Milk and cookies with Santa will be noon-2 p.m. Dec. 17 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St.

The event is hosted by the church’s Altar and Rosary Society.

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Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is planning its Silvester New Year’s Eve celebration for 3-7 p.m. Dec. 31. There is a cost.

More information is coming.

Call Cathy at 610-262-8372 or Evelyn at 484-281-3025 for tickets.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church has set its second annual Mardi Gras event for 5 p.m. Jan. 27, 2024.

Call 610-767-1887 for details.

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Looking for a cheap but great workout? Trying to carve off a few pounds before the December holidays? Aerobic exercise is held 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.

A small fee is charged for the session. Bring dumbbells and a mat.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 for more information.

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Coplay Borough has openings on its park and recreation committee and planning commission.

If you want to serve on these important committees, call the borough office at 610-262-6088.

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Coplay Garden Club meets 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month in the social hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.

A tip of the month - water indoor plants less during winter.

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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, rice pouches and non-sweetened dry cereals. Monetary donations are always accepted.

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Explorer Post 101’s mission is to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading among 12- to 21-year-olds. Meetings are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor of the municipal building.

Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for more information.

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Coplay Senior Citizens meets 1 p.m. the 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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