The autumnal equinox is Sept. 22, marking the beginning of the fall season. Many earth-based religions and practices call this day Mabon.

The September moon is called the harvest moon.

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Upcoming entertainment at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., includes Smith Compound Band Sept. 23 and Stereotype Sept. 30. Doors open 5 p.m.

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Coplay Garden Club will next meet 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.

A garden tip: Now is a great time to plant new perennials and shrubs. They have a better chance to establish themselves during the milder fall months than in spring.

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Notes from the Coplay Borough Public Works Department: Brush pickup for 2022 ends Sept. 30; leaves will be picked up from Oct. 1 to Dec. 30; and grass will no longer be collected.

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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St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold a shepherd’s pie community pickup dinner 4-6 p.m. Oct. 1.

This is a free dinner, with donations requested.

Call Karen at 610-653-2816 to order. Proceeds will benefit the church renovation fund.

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The Coplay Borough Park and Recreation Committee is planning a craft fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 at the Coplay Parkway pavilion.

Contact Tiffany at cb.craft.vendors@gmail.com for more information.

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If your pet has been misbehaving, St. John’s may have the remedy. It is holding its annual blessing of the animals 2 p.m. Oct. 2 in the parking lot by the church.

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Coplay Saengerbund’s heritage committee is holding a Weinlesefest (grape dance) 3-6 p.m. Oct. 16. It is a celebration of the grape harvest and the making of new wine.

Music will be provided by the Emil Schanta Band.

There is an admission fee.

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The Coplay Halloween Parade is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 18.

Coplay’s trick-or-treat night is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28.

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St. John’s is planning a yearlong celebration in 2023 for the its 150th anniversary.

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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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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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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 to americanclub@rcn.com.

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Coplay Athletic Club is under new management and is seeking new and renewal members. A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals.

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

Email coplayac@gmail.com for membership information.

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Coplay American Legion Post 426 has a special mailbox in front of the Post, 134 S. Second St. Old, worn-out flags can be deposited into the mailbox for proper disposal.

To join the Coplay Legion, call 610-262-7556.

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