Coplay: Saengerbund plans concerts
Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is planning to start its Saturday night musical entertainment. Live music will be held 7-10 p.m.
The schedule will include Uncle Smiley Duo Feb. 3, Mere Mortals Feb. 10, Tim Harakal Feb. 17 and Steve and Steve Feb. 24.
There is no cover charge.
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American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St., will hold a steak and cash raffle Feb. 4 at the pavilion, 300 Cherry St. Doors open noon, and raffles will be 1-5 p.m.
There will be free lunch and refreshments for ticket holders. Tickets are available at the club or its hoagie shop.
Call 610-261-2884 for more information.
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Coplay Sports will be holding sign-ups for baseball and softball at the Coplay Wildcat Den, 666 Potter Terrace.
In-person sign-ups are noon-2 p.m. Feb. 10 and 24 and March 2 and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 21.
Online sign-ups began Jan. 8 at coplaysports.org.
Baseball is for ages 9-15, and softball is for ages 5-8.
Contact Fred at romanoreddevil09@aol.com.
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A 1980s-themed dance called “Living in the 1980s Was Risky Business” is set for 6-10 p.m. Feb. 10 at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St. Doors will open 5:30 p.m.
There is a cost, which includes a pasta dinner, soda, beer and spirits.
For information and tickets, call Scott at 484-523-2352.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning to hold a baked ziti pickup dinner Feb. 24. The pickup time is 4-5:30 p.m.
Dinner includes a four-cheese baked ziti with salad, applesauce, roll and dessert.
Preorders are required, and orders are due by Feb. 16. Freewill donations are accepted.
Call Karen at 610-653-2816 for more information or to order.
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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. the first and third Wednesdays at Coplay Social Hall, 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 graduating from high school in 2024 and 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 American Legion Post 426 has an 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 them.
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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Coplay’s fire department and fire police are reorganizing. If you have a desire to serve Coplay and surrounding communities, consider joining.
They are seeking volunteer firefighters and volunteer fire police.
Call 610-261-2233 for more information.
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