Local author Richard Osborne will give a presentation "Have You Read to Your Kids Lately?" 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Coplay Public Library.

Osborne will discuss the importance of quality time with your children at any age through reading and sharing the joy of a visit to your local library.

Osborne is the author of "How To Be Positive, Manifesting Your Dreams and Discovering Your True Self."

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The Coplay Town Watch will meet 7 p.m. Nov. 20 in borough council chambers.

Coplay residents are encouraged to attend the meeting.

For more information, contact Frank Reichl at fwreichl@rcn.com or 484-634-2012 or Bill Leiner at billleiner@aol.com or 610-751-2745.

Also, the Coplay Town Watch will hold two walks this month, Saturday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 23.

Those interested in the walks should meet at Sam Owens Restaurant at 9 a.m. both days.

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The borough of Coplay will fly American flags on poles along Chestnut and Second streets Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

The borough currently does not have a special program scheduled for Veterans Day.

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Coplay police reported there were no incidents during trick-or-treat night Friday.

Many residents, also in costume, greeted children on their front porches and went out of their way to decorate their homes.

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The Coplay Fire Department rolled out its fleet of fire engines and other motorized vehicles for Halloween parades in Whitehall Township and Northampton and receiving accolades for a job well done.

The fire department led the parade a couple of weeks ago in the borough.

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The food bank operated by the Coplay Recreation & Welfare Association still has food available, but could always use more staples such as tuna, cereal, jams and other items.

The food bank is open the second Tuesday of every month in the morning. Clients are provided a month's supply of different food.

The allotment is based on the size of the recipient's family. Scout groups, churches and mail carrier drives play a major role in keeping the shelves full.