The Press recently received this message via Facebook. It was sent by a Coplay resident. The message read:

“I thought I would share a nice experience. This morning I was driving home from my parents with my daughter. I was pulled over by a cop in Coplay even though I knew I did nothing wrong.

“The officer came up to me, introduced himself, told me I did nothing wrong and thanked me for wearing my seatbelt and having my daughter in a car seat. He asked if he could give her a gift and gave her an adorable teddy bear and wished us a merry Christmas!

“I thought it would be nice to share a positive experience with police since all you hear is bad.”

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Coplay Borough public works reports it has two more dates for picking up Christmas trees: Jan. 8 and 15.

Public works Supervisor Paul Boyle said, for the first time, the borough will mulch the trees rather than take them to a disposal site in East Allen Township.

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There are still two more opportunities to view the train display on the second floor of borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.

Model Railroad Explorer Post 101 will have the display open to the public noon-4 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 for free. Donations are appreciated.

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On Jan. 10, there will be a cash bingo at Commitment to Family & Community, 165 Cherry St. Doors open 1 p.m., and calling begins 2 p.m.

There will be 15 board games and five paper specials. Tickets are $5 cheaper in advance.

You are asked to bring a canned food item. All proceeds benefit Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative.

For more information, call Shari Noctor at 610-266-5241 or 610-266-4000.

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Storytime resumes 11 a.m. Thursday mornings at Coplay Public Library, 49 S. Fifth St. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Additionally, the library board will meet 7 p.m. Jan. 14 in council chambers, 98 S. Fourth St. The public is invited.

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A Frosty 5-K Fun Walk/Run will take place 10 a.m. Jan. 16 beginning at Saylor Park, 245 N. Second St. Registration starts 9 a.m.

The race is part of a Northampton Area High School DECA community service project started by Kate Gogel.

Race-day festivities include food, drinks, s’mores and a basket raffle.

The walk/run benefits Ironton Rail Trail. You also can help support Northampton Area Food Bank by bringing a canned soup.

For more information and to register, contact Kate Gogel at ckg26@aol.com or Tara Mrizak at mrizakt@nasdschools.org.

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Coplay Sports Inc. is thinking spring. The organization will have baseball and softball sign-ups for ages 5-14 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 23 and 30 at Coplay Sports Field House, located on Potter Terrace.

Other sign-up dates are 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10.

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Want a job this summer? The borough is accepting applications for a pool manager, a pavilion cleaner and lifeguards.

The deadline for applying for the pool manager and pavilion cleaner positions is Feb. 26. The lifeguard application deadline is March 18.