Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., is planning its summer concert series. The gates open 5 p.m., and the kitchen opens 5:30 p.m. Bands will play until 10 p.m.

The May lineup for Friday night concerts is Social Call May 23 and Stereotype May 30.

The Wednesday acoustic concerts are 6-9 p.m. The schedule includes the Larry Werner and Madalyn Rayo Duo June 4 and Mere Mortals June 16. The kitchen will be open.

Call 610-262-9937 or visit coplaysaengerbund.com with questions.

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Memorial Day, held this year May 26, is right around the corner. It is a day when members of our military who died while serving the country are honored and remembered. It is a day to reflect on those American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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The Wednesday night summer series at the gazebo plaza, North Second and Chestnut streets, will continue with Sue Rabenold and Mike 6-9 p.m. May 28.

A special dedication of the gazebo to the former mayor, the late Stephen J. Burker, was held May 14.

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Coplay Garden Club meets 7 p.m. May 29 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The group meets the last Thursday of the month.

Tip of the month: “Now is a great time to plant bearded iris, which are spring-flowering perennials that can add beauty to your garden.”

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The municipal pool opens for the season June 14. The pool will be open noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Contact the borough office for resident and nonresident season passes and daily entrance costs.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church is planning a sandwich pickup lunch June 14. Drive-thru pickup is 10-11:30 a.m.

The menu includes a choice of ham and cheese or turkey and cheese, a bag of chips, small bottle of water and dessert.

The meal is for preorders only, and the deadline to order is June 6. Call Karen at 610-653-2816.

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Public works Director Paul Boyle announced the borough received a grant-funded street sweeper. Public works will be sweeping streets periodically throughout the summer.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 to schedule pickups for sofas, mattresses (plastic encased), chairs, dressers or other large items. There is a limit of two per year at no charge. Also, there will be no tire recycling during 2025.

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Coplay Food Bank, located in the lower level of the municipal building, 98 S. Fourth St., 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 banner 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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Explorer Post 101 works to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading to 12-21 year olds. Join the new Explorer Club for youths age 12-14.

Meetings are 7-9 p.m. every Thursday on the second floor of the municipal building. Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for information.

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Looking for an inexpensive but great workout? Aerobic exercise is held 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the auditorium at borough hall.

Bring dumbbells, a towel and a mat to enhance your workout. There is a small cost.

Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 with questions.

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Coplay Athletic Club, located on the second floor of the municipal building, is seeking new and renewed memberships. A gym membership costs $90 per year and $80 for renewals and prorated.

Email coplayac@gmail.com for more information.

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Crime watching is simple: “If you see something, say something.” Be the eyes and ears of our police department.

The Coplay Police Department office number is 610-262-2288. Call the Lehigh County nonemergency number at 610-437-5252.

Email billleiner@aol.com for crime watch advice or how to set up a block watch. This is your chance to be part of the crime solution.

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If you have a desire to serve Coplay and surrounding communities, consider joining Coplay Fire Department. The department is seeking volunteer firefighters and volunteer fire police.

Call 610-261-2233 for more details.

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Coplay American Legion Post 426 has an special mailbox in front of the Post at 134 S. Second St. Worn-out American flags can be deposited into the mailbox for the Post to properly destroy.

To join the Coplay Legion as a social member, call 610-262-7556. Social membership is open to all — veteran or not.

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