Coplay Mayor Joseph J. Bundra announced he is vacating the mayor’s office effective April 30.

His safety tips for April include asking residents to “pick up debris that was blown around by recent high winds in Coplay neighborhoods. Some reluctant to help say ‘It’s not mine,’ but the bigger person just cleans it up. Thank you.”

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

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Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has scheduled its Friday night concerts. The schedule includes Social Call May 1, Video Daze May 8, Common Bond May 15, Uncle Smiley May 22 and Stereotype May 29. The gate will open 5 p.m., the kitchen opens 5:30 p.m., and the band plays until 10 p.m.

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

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The Wednesday acoustic concerts at the Saengerbund are ready to start in May. The lineup is Steve and Steve May 6, Sharon Pires May 13 and Larry Werner and Mandalyn Rayne May 27. Performances are 6-9 p.m.

There is no cover cost, and the kitchen will be open.

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

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is holding a 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. Tables of eight can be reserved.

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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West Coplay Maennerchor, 3326 N. Ruch St., Whitehall, has a surf and turf raffle, offering a wide selection of beef, pork, seafood and grilling-related items, set for 2-4 p.m. June 6. Doors open 1 p.m.

Attendance is not required to win.

Call 610-262-4943 for event details and membership costs.

The Maennerchor is open daily. Its mission is “to give members a wholesome diversion from daily tasks, by means of music, sports and social activities.” The club was organized May 5, 1915, by German and Austrian immigrants.

Visit westcm.org for more information.

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New 25-gallon recycle bins with lids are available for purchase and pickup at the borough office, 98 S. Fourth St. The cost is $10 per can.

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Coplay Food Bank, located in the municipal building, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 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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Get in shape for the summer season. The Coplay aerobics classes now meet 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the borough hall auditorium. There is a cost by donation.

Bring light dumbbells, a towel and a mat to enhance your workout.

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

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