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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Reminder: 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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Coplay Sports will hold its annual Santa Parade Dec. 15. A rain/snow date has been set for Dec. 21 or 22.

Drop off gifts 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13 or 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Coplay Sports Fieldhouse, 666 Potter Terrace. Make sure to clearly mark the name and address of the gift recipient.

Email coplaysportsteams@gmail.com or visit coplaysports.org for more information.

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Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., will sponsor its annual Silvester Feier New Year’s Eve celebration, scheduled for 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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Explorer Post 101’s mission is to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading to 12- to 21-year-olds. Join the new Explorer Post for youths age 12-14! Meetings are every Thursday 7-9 p.m. on the second floor of the Coplay Municipal Building, 98 S. Fourth St.

Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for information and dates and times of the group’s open house.

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