Explorer Post 101’s mission is to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading to 12- to 21-year-olds. A new Post for youths ages 12-14 is also available. Meetings are 7-9 p.m. every Thursday on the second floor of the Coplay Municipal Building, 98 S. Fourth St.

Visit the Post’s annual fundraiser holiday train display open house 7-9 p.m. Jan. 2 and noon-4 p.m. Jan. 4 and 5 in room 201 at the municipal building.

Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for information or details on the open house display.

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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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American Club of Coplay is planning to move its club bar to the former hoagie shop, 300 Cherry St. The new bar site is expected to open March 1.

Stay tuned for details as the group reinvents itself. Call 610-261-2884 for more information on renting the pavilion for an event or to become a member.

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The public works crew reminds residents that garbage cans in excess of 30 gallons will not be collected.

If you have large items, call the borough office at 610-262-6088 to schedule pickups of items such as sofas, plastic-encased mattresses, chairs, dressers, etc. There is a limit of two per year at no charge.

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Hometown Hero banners 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 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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Looking for an inexpensive but great workout? Aerobic exercise is held 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the borough hall auditorium.

Bring dumbbells, a towel and a mat to enhance your workout. There is a small cost.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 with questions.

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Coplay Athletic Club is seeking new and renewed memberships. The gym is located on the second floor of the municipal building.

A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals and prorated. Email coplayac@gmail.com for more information.

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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 for more information or to reserve your date.

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Happy New Year to all column readers. Wishing a healthy, successful 2025 to you and your family.

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