The eighth annual borough Christmas party will honor the life and legacy of the late Steve Burker, former mayor, Dec. 6 at the pavilion at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St. Doors open 5 p.m., and the kitchen opens 5:30 p.m. Deejay Freddy Frederick will entertain 5-7 p.m., and Subject To Changes plays 7-10 p.m.

The bar will be open for beer, red and white wine, rum and vodka (no bring your own).

A basket raffle is also part of the event.

There is a cost. Purchase tickets at Samuel Owens Restaurant and Bar, Coplay Eatery, Reph’s Complete Auto and borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.

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Reminder: Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association has its annual Christmas tree lighting set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Coplay Municipal Building, 98 S. Fourth St. Tom Yurasits Productions will have a brand-new magic and illusion show. Meet and greet Santa Claus, who never misses this event.

The event promises to be spectacular with Christmas magic!

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Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will sponsor its annual Silvester Feier New Year’s Eve celebration 3-7 p.m. Dec. 31 in the social hall.

Ring in the New Year 6 p.m. (midnight in Vienna)!

The event includes a 3 p.m. hot meal and music 4-7 p.m. by the Emil Schanta Band. There will be a buffet, beer, wine, soda, water and juice. Cake with coffee will be served 5 p.m., and there will be hats and noisemakers with a Champagne toast 6 p.m.

There is a cost, and reservations are required. Seats are limited. Call Cathy at 610-262-8372 or Evelyn at 484-281-3025 for more information, the cost and to get your tickets.

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Coplay Social Hall, 165 Cherry St., is open for rentals for your special event.

Call the borough office at 610 262-6088 to make reservations.

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Hometown Hero banner applications are available at the borough office. Publicly honor your war heroes and first responders — police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel — with a banner.

Call 610-262-6088 for 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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