American Club of Coplay is planning to move its club bar to the former hoagie shop, 300 Cherry St. To celebrate this change, the club is planning a Bon Voyage party starting 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the current site, 32 N. Third Street.

There is a cash bar, pot luck and no cover charge. A Champagne toast is included. The event is for members only.

The Cherry Street bar site is expected to open March 1, 2025.

Call 610-261-2211 or 610-261-2884 for more information on the party.

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Visit Explorer Post 101’s annual holiday train display open house noon-4 p.m. Dec. 28 and 29 and Jan. 4 and 5, 2025, and 7-9 p.m. Jan. 2, 2025, in room 201 at Coplay Borough Hall, 98 S. Fourth St. Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for information or details on the open house display.

The Explorer Post’s mission is to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading to 12- to 21-year-olds. A new Post has been started for ages 12-14. Meetings are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor of the municipal building.

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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., which is 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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Do not forget those in need during the holiday season and throughout the year. Coplay Food Bank, located in the lower level of the municipal building, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 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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Wishing all who celebrate the holiday season, in any form, a happy Hanukkah, blessed Yule, merry Christmas, happy Kwaanza and happy New Year’s Day. Whatever you celebrate, or even if you do not celebrate, have an enjoyable time with your family, friends and pets.

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