The lineup for Friday night concerts at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., includes Sons of Izzy June 20 and Castaway Band June 27. The gates open 5 p.m., and the kitchen will open 5:30 p.m. Bands play until 10 p.m.

The Wednesday acoustic concerts are 6-9 p.m., which includes Scott Erickson July 2, Mere Mortals July 16 and Honey and Nutz July 30. The kitchen will be open.

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

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The first astronomical day of summer — the summer solstice — begins 10:42 p.m. June 20. Wishing all a wonderful and safe summer!

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Coplay Saengerbund is celebrating its 108th anniversary with a Stiftungsfest celebration 2:30 p.m. June 22. The event is open to the public.

The day begins with singing by the Saengerbund and guest choruses — the Reading Liederkranz, Lancaster Hobbychor and Franklinville Maennerchor. The Emil Schanta Band entertains after the choruses.

Wear your German outfits, such as dirndl, lederhosen, vests, hats, etc. There will be music, food, drink and dancing.

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The Wednesday night summer series at the Stephen J. Burker Memorial Gazebo, North Second and Chestnut streets, continues 6-9 p.m. with Third Hand Band June 25, Rock Steady July 9 and Tim Harakal July 23.

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Coplay Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. June 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Whitehall High School graduates. 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, and the application process is underway now. Email billleiner@aol.com for an application.

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Public works Director Paul Boyle announced the borough received a grant-funded street sweeper. Additionally, brush and branch pickup will continue through Sept. 26.

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