St. John’s Lutheran Church is planning its annual summer picnic for July 24 at the Coplay Parkway pavilion.

The event begins with an outdoor church service 11 a.m., followed by lunch and picnic fun.

There is a cost.

For more information, contact Nadine at 610-393-4115.

The church, 18 S. Third St., is currently on its summer service schedule. Sunday services begin 9:15 a.m.

The summer schedule runs until early September.

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Reminder: Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has announced its Friday night concerts - American Street Band, July 1; Ricky and the Rebels, July 8; Honey Buzzards, July 15; Chelsea Lyn Meyer, July 22; and Sons of Izzy, July 29.

Doors open 5 p.m.

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Coplay’s Parkway Pool is open for the season.

The June and August pool hours are set for noon-7 p.m. The July hours are noon-8 p.m.

The popular Aqua Zumba classes returned June 20. Classes are 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

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Mayor Stephen Burker is considering restarting the National Night Out Against Crime celebration Aug. 2.

NNO is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.

If you want to volunteer at the NNO, call Burker at 484-239-1611.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., will hold its 68th annual picnic noon-9 p.m. Aug. 7.

The event will feature food, beverages, adult drinks, kids’ games and more. Entertainment will be by Emil Schanta Band and Flirtin’ with the Mob.

Bring your lawn chairs.

All are welcome.

Volunteers are needed. Call the church office at 610-262-2417.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church is planning to sell food - including barbecue, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder, hot dogs, ice cream and drinks - at the Community Days event Aug. 26-28, and the church is seeking volunteers.

Contact Nadine at 610-393-4115.

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The Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee’s 2022 scholarship program is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for high school seniors residing in Coplay who plan to attend a college, university, technical school or the police academy.

To apply, email billleiner@aol.com for an application.

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The American Club of Coplay has restarted its monthly hoagie sales.

Options include regular or tuna hoagies or ham and cheese or tuna sandwiches.

Call 610-261-2884 to order, or order online via email at americanclub@rcn.com.

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Coplay yard waste pickup is ongoing.

Grass will no longer be picked up. There is a drop-off location at 1 Bridge St. Drop-off hours will be 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

If you have a street department question, call Paul at 610-262-8378.

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For your reference, the Coplay Police Department phone number is 610-262-2288.

The nonemergency number is 610-437-5252. This number connects you to the Lehigh County Communication Center.

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Coplay Food Bank is open 8:30-10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month. The food bank is located in the lower level of the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St.

If unable to attend the Tuesday-morning time frame, call Jodi at 610-262-0928 to make other arrangements.

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Coplay Athletic Club is under new management and is seeking new and renewal members.

The gym is located on the second floor of the municipal building.

A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals.

Email coplayac@gmail.com for membership information.

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The Coplay Senior Citizens group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Contact Dale at 610-262-5464 for information.

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To have an announcement or to share something in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text 610-751-2745.