Coplay: Garden group to meet March 28
Coplay Garden Club members are set to meet 7 p.m. March 28 in the social hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.
The group meets the last Thursday of each month.
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Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association is planning to hold its annual Easter egg hunt 1 p.m. March 30 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St.
Prizes will be awarded, and all kids will receive a gift. This is a rain-or-shine event. Rumor has it the Easter Bunny might show up.
Do not call the church office with questions. Call Rick at 610-844-4282.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning a congregational Easter breakfast 8-10 a.m. March 31 in the church social hall.
Cost is by donation. All are welcome.
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Coplay Borough is accepting applications for a pool manager, lifeguards and gate guards. The borough is also seeking a person to clean Coplay Social Hall, 165 Cherry St.
Visit the borough office, 98 S. Fourth St., 8-3:30 p.m. for an application or call 610-262-6088 for more information.
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Coplay Sports is holding last-minute sign-ups online for baseball and softball. Visit coplaysports.org.
Contact Fred at romanoreddevil09@aol.com 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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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. every Thursday on the second floor of the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St.
Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for information.
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Coplay Senior Citizens group members meet 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at Coplay Social Hall. 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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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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If you are graduating from high school in 2024 and planning to attend a 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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Recycling electronics can be dropped off at DCR Technologies, 2005 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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Happy Easter to you and yours! Whether you celebrate a solemn, religious holiday or simply enjoy the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, painted eggs and chocolate, enjoy a great meal with your loved ones and have fun in your own way.