Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has scheduled its Friday night concerts. The July lineup concludes with Ricky and the Rebels July 31.

The August lineup is Project 9 Aug. 7, DNA Aug. 14, Third Hand Band Aug. 21 and the Honey Buzzards Aug. 28.

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 for more information.

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Some Coplay column humor: When the hamburger introduced his new girlfriend, what did he say?

Answer at the end of the column. No peeking!

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The Saengerbund’s Wednesday acoustic concert lineup includes Scott Erikson Aug. 5 and John Bloys Aug. 19. 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 the Castaway Band Aug. 12 and Tim Harakal Aug. 26. Concerts are 6-9 p.m.

The September lineup includes 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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The 72nd annual St. Peter Roman Catholic Church picnic and homecoming will be noon-9 p.m. Aug. 2 held on the church grounds, 4. S. Fifth St. It will be held rain or shine.

There will be food, music, fun for kids and much more. The Josef Kroboth Band and Flirtin’ with the Mob will entertain.

Bring your lawn chairs. Everyone is welcome.

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The National Night Out Against Crime is set for Aug. 4. NNO is an annual nationwide event designed to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie. Coplay Police Department asks residents, in honor of NNO, to turn on their front porch lights from dusk to midnight to show unity against crime.

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The 45th annual Coplay Community Days festival is planned for Aug. 28-30. It kicks off starting 5 p.m. Aug. 28 and continues from noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30.

It is a celebration of the local cement industry, particularly the former Coplay Cement Company workers. There will be music, an array of foods, dancing, friendship and time to reconnect with friends.

The Aardvarks will perform 6 p.m. Aug. 28.

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The mayor’s office is seeking Coplay residents interested in developing and leading a Coplay town watch. Training will be provided in crime watching and activities to increase the safety of Coplay.

If interested, call 610-751-2745 or email billleiner@aol.com.

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New 25-gallon recycle bins with lids are available for purchase at the borough office, 98 S. Fourth St.

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

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

Call Michael at 484-633-6581 for information.

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The Coplay aerobics classes 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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Publicly honor your war heroes and first responders, police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers and volunteers and ambulance personnel with a Hometown Hero banner.

Call 610-262-6088 for information.

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Coplay American Legion Post 426 has a special mailbox in front of the Post at 134 S. Second St. Worn out American flags can be deposited into the mailbox for the Post to properly destroy the flags.

To join the Coplay Legion as a social member, call 610-262-7556. Social membership is open to all — veteran or not.

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If you have an announcement or event to share in the Coplay column, submit it via email to billleiner@aol.com or via text message to 610-751-2745.

Humor answer: Meat Patty.