Coplay: WCHI cash bingo set for March 9
Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative will hold a cash bingo with a $200 jackpot March 9 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St. Doors open 1 p.m., and bingo starts 2 p.m.
Bring a nonperishable food item for the food pantry. Call Liz Rogers at 484-274-6687.
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American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St., is holding a dance night March 14. Doors will open 5 p.m., and the Castaways will entertain 7-10 p.m.
A food truck will be provided by Side On By, and there will be a cash bar.
Call 610-261-2884 for more information.
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St. Peter’s church is planning a chicken potpie dinner, scheduled for 4-6 p.m. March 15. The deadline to order is March 9.
Call 610-262-2417 to order or use the order form in the church Sunday bulletin.
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St. Peter’s is planning a bus trip May 21 to see “Noah” at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster. The round trip includes a stop at the Kitchen Kettle, show ticket, dinner at Shady Maple, driver gratuity and snacks and refreshments on the bus.
A nonrefundable deposit is required, and the full balance must be paid by March 25. Make checks payable to the church and send payment to the rectory, 4. S. Fifth St.
For more information, questions and to make reservations, call Beverly at 610-767-1887.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is holding a takeout baked ziti dinner, set for March 22, with a drive-thru pickup time of 4-5:30 p.m. The deadline to order is March 14.
The menu includes baked ziti, salad, applesauce, roll and dessert.
Preorders are required. Call Karen at 610-653-2816 to order.
The cost is a freewill donation that allows the church to continue its mission of helping others.
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Coplay Borough is taking applications for the 2025 Coplay pool manager, lifeguards and gate guards. Applications are available at the borough office, 98 S. Fourth St., which is open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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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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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 Athletic Club, located on the second floor of the municipal building, is seeking new and renewed memberships. A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals and prorated.
Email coplayac@gmail.com for more information.
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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 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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