Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is planning its summer concert series. This month’s lineup includes Uncle Smiley May 2, Triple Dog Dare May 9, Common Bond May 23 (open to the public) and Stereotype May 30.

The gates open 5 p.m., and the kitchen opens 5:30 p.m. Bands will play until 10 p.m.

Call 610-262-9937 or visit coplaysaengerbund.com for details.

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Coplay Saengerbund will be holding Maifest 3-6 p.m. May 4. Maifest is the traditional German celebration of spring.

A Maypole will be set up and the Auerhahn Schuhplattler dancers will do the traditional Maypole dance. Entertainment will be provided by Dave Betz.

Ladies, wear your dirndl for a chance to be chosen as the May Queen. Wear your trachten — German outfits as dirndl, lederhosen, vests, hats, etc.

Call 484-725-8351 for details.

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Coplay Garden Club meets 7 p.m. May 29 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.

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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, 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 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 contributions to 41 N. Eighth St., Coplay, 18037.

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Hometown Hero banners applications are available at the borough office. Publicly honor your war heroes and first responders — police officers, firefighters, and ambulance personnel — with a banner.

Call 610-262-6088 for information.

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Coplay Social Hall, 165 Cherry St., is open for rentals for your special event.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088.

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