Coplay: Craft, vendor fair scheduled
The fourth annual spring craft and vendor fair will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 5 at Coplay Social Hall, 165 Cherry St. Come see what crafters have made during the winter months.
Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 to reserve a table or with any questions.
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Reminder: If you ordered takeout baked ziti dinners, pickup is 4-5:30 p.m. March 22, via a drive-thru service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St. The menu includes baked ziti, salad, applesauce, roll and dessert.
Preorders were required by March 14; call Karen at 610-653-2816 with questions.
The cost is a freewill donation that allows the church to continue its mission of helping others.
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Coplay Fire Department’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held April 12. More details are coming soon.
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is planning a bus trip May 21 to see “Noah” at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster. The round trip includes a stop at 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.
For more information, questions and to make reservations, call Beverly at 610-767-1887.
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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, 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, 98 S. Fourth St., 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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The Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee is awarding two $5,000 scholarships to Coplay residents who graduated from high school in 2024 and are planning further education at university, college, technical school or the police academy.
Scholarships are awarded annually. To support the committee, a 503(c)(3) nonprofit, send a contribution to 41 N. Eighth St., Coplay, 18037.
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Pavilion rentals are open through Oct. 31. Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 for more information or to reserve the pavilion for a specific date.
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