Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has scheduled its Friday night concerts. This month’s lineup includes American Street Band July 3, Bad Influence July 10, Triple Dog Dare July 17, The Castaway Band July 24 and Ricky and the Rebels July 31.

The gate opens 5 p.m., the kitchen will open 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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A Coplay column humor: Why did the elephants get kicked out of the pool?

Answer at the end of the column. No peeking!

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Happy Independence Day! This year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Celebrate with your family, friends and neighbors the many freedoms we have in the United States, cherish our democratic republic and work to preserve our Constitution and the rule of law.

If you choose to include fireworks in your Independence Day celebration, exercise caution. Do not let kids light fireworks. Overuse of adult beverages or other mind-altering substances combined with lighting fireworks is a dangerous mix.

Enjoy the holiday and be safe.

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The Saengerbund’s Wednesday acoustic concert lineup includes Kyle Yankowy July 8 and Sharon Piles July 22. 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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The Wednesday night summer concert series at Second and Chestnut streets, features Deal Duo July 15 and Mike Scherer and Sue Rabenold July 29. Concerts are 6-9 p.m.

The August and September lineup includes Castaway Band Aug. 12, Tim Harakal Aug. 26, James Supra Sept. 9 and Roy Ramos Sept. 23.

Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy an evening of music with friends and neighbors.

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Mark your calendar: The 72nd annual St. Peter Roman Catholic Church picnic and homecoming is set for Aug. 2, and Coplay Community Days will be Aug. 28-30.

Stay tuned for more information.

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The model train room is operated by Explorer Post 101. Meetings are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor of the municipal building.

The mission is to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading for 12- to 21-year-olds. A new Explorer Club is for youths ages 12-14.

Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for more details.

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Humor answer: They kept dropping their trunks.