Coplay Sports is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Donations will be accepted 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 19 at the field house, Sixth and Maple streets.

Coplay Borough also has a Toys for Tots drop-off site for new and unwrapped toys. It is open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.

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Coplay Sports’ annual Christmas parade is set for Dec. 10.

The gift drop-off is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the field house. Write the name and phone number on the gift.

Rain dates include Dec. 16 or 17.

For parade information, email coplaysportsteams@gmail.com.

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There will be a holiday craft market, planned for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10, at the Coplay Fire Department social hall, 165 Cherry St. Purchase holiday crafts for family and friends.

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Explorer Post 101 is offering its annual holiday model railroad display featuring a large operating HO-scale layout at Coplay Borough hall.

The display is open noon-4 p.m. Dec. 16, 17 and 23 and Jan. 6-7, 2024, and 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, 21 and 28 and Jan. 4, 2024.

Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

For more information, call Michael Busch at 610-440-1875 or Robert Wagner at 484-226-7650.

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

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Milk and cookies with Santa will be held from noon to 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.

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

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning a chicken potpie pickup dinner for Jan. 13, 2024. The drive-thru pickup time frame is 4-5:30 p.m.

The menu includes chicken potpie, creamed cabbage or applesauce, roll and dessert.

Preorders are required. The deadline to order is Jan. 5, 2024.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816 to order.

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American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St., will resume hoagie sales in the new year: Jan. 16-17, 2024.

Call 610-261-2884 to order hoagies and arrange pickup.

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St. Peter’s is planning to hold its second annual Rock Out Mardi Gras celebration Jan. 27, 2024. The celebration will start 5 p.m.

The BYOB event will include a New Orleans- inspired menu, beads, masks and prizes, and there will be music until 10 p.m.

There is a cost.

Call Mike and Beverly at 610-767-1887 or email bmsobchak@verizon.net 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.

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 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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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 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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Coplay Athletic Club is seeking new and renewal memberships. A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals and can be prorated.

The gym is located on the second floor of borough hall.

Email coplayac@gmail.com for information.

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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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