Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has scheduled its Friday night concerts. 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 with questions.

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Some Coplay column humor: Why did the fish blush?

Answer at the end of the column. No peeking!

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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. The September lineup will include James Supra Sept. 9 and Roy Ramos Sept. 23. Concerts are 6-9 p.m.

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

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The Living Spring International is sponsoring an area community barbecue and summer cookout on the Redeemed Christian Church of God grounds, 5-17 N. Third St. All are welcomed to attend the cookout 1-5 p.m. Aug. 15.

It will be an afternoon of food, fun, community bonding, music and fellowship.

Call 610-969-8588 for more details.

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The Saengerbund’s Wednesday acoustic concert lineup includes 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 45th annual Coplay Community Days festival is scheduled for Aug. 28-30. It will kick off 5 p.m. Aug. 28 and continues noon-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, will be 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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Explorer Post 101 meetings are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor of borough hall.

The mission is to promote interest in the hobby of model railroading to 12- to 21-year-olds. Join the new Explorer Club for youths age 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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Grass only can be dropped off at 1 Bridge St. Friday brush and branch pickup began in April. Call the borough office at 610-262-6088 to schedule pickups of sofas, plastic-encased mattresses, chairs, dressers, etc. There is a limit of two per year at no charge.

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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 an 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: It saw the ocean’s bottom.