Earth Day is celebrated April 22 worldwide. The first Earth Day was in 1970. Visit earthday.org for information.

Coplay residents are asked to get outdoors, walk on grass barefooted, hug a tree or have a picnic.

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West Coplay Maennerchor, 3326 N. Ruch St., Whitehall, will hold an entertainment night 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 25. It will feature Steel Town Blues playing its Chicago-style blues with a high-energy modern sound.

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Coplay Garden Club is getting into full swing. The next meeting is 7 p.m. April 30 in the St. John’s Lutheran Church social hall, 18 S. Third St.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. 22 S. Fifth St., is holding Night at the Races May 16 in the church social hall. Doors open 5:30 p.m., and races begin 7 p.m.

There is limited seating, and attendees must be 21 or older to be admitted. Tickets include a voucher for two sandwiches, a bag of chips, coleslaw, baked goods and your choice of beer, wine, soda or water. Outside food is welcome, but no BYOB.

Visit stpeterchurchcoplay.com or call Beverly at 610-767-1887 for details.

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Mark your calendar — West Coplay Maennerchor will hold a surf and turf raffle, offering a selection of beef, pork, seafood and grilling-related items, 2-4 p.m. June 6. Doors open 1 p.m.

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