Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., continues its summer concerts. The lineup for Friday night concerts is Third Hand Band Sept. 19 and Stereotype Sept. 26.

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 more information.

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Coplay Borough riddle for autumn: “What do you use to mend a jack-o’-lantern?”

(Answer at the end of this column. No peeking!)

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Reminder: If you ordered shepherd’s pie dinners from St. John’s Lutheran Church, pickup will be 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the church, 18 S. Third St. The menu includes shepherd’s pie, creamed cabbage, applesauce or fruit cup, roll and dessert.

Freewill donations are gratefully accepted to defray costs and aid the church’s mission of helping others.

If you have questions, call Karen at 610-653-2816. Orders were due by Sept. 12.

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Classic Coplay aerobics is planning a fundraiser in honor of the late Donna DeLucia, the beloved aerobics instructor for 40 years. All money raised at the aerobics event, set for 7-8 p.m. Sept. 22, will be donated to the American Association for Cancer Research in her memory. The event will be held in the auditorium at borough hall, 98 S. Fourth St.

If you are unable to attend, you can support the effort by giving your donation at the borough office.

Regular classes are held 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Bring dumbbells, a towel and a mat to enhance your workout.

There is a small cost by donation.

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

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The Wednesday night summer series at the Stephen J. Burker Memorial Gazebo, North Second and Chestnut streets, continues with The Castaway Band playing 6-9 p.m. Sept. 24.

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Coplay Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The club meets the last Thursday of the month.

The autumn garden tip of the month: “Fall is the best and most important time to fertilize your outside plants, gardens and lawn.”

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Public works Director Paul Boyle announced brush/branch pickup ends Sept. 26.

Call the borough office 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.

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Coplay Saengerbund’s heritage committee will present its annual Weinlesefest (grape dance) 3-6 p.m. Oct. 12.

There will be special wine selections, food, a sing-along, special dances and door prizes. Emil Schanta Band will entertain.

Wear your German outfits, such as lederhosen, hats, vests and dirndl.

There is a cost.

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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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(Riddle answer: a pumpkin patch)