Sept. 7 is the federal holiday Labor Day, which honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and organized labor.

Labor Day also kicks off the Nov. 3 general election campaign for federal and state offices.

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Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., continues its Friday night concert lineup with Common Bond Sept. 11, Sons of Izzy Sept. 18 and Stereotype Sept. 25.

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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The Saengerbund’s Wednesday acoustic concert lineup includes Another Side of Izzy Sept. 16. The performance is 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, continues with Roy Ramos Sept. 23. The concert is 6-9 p.m.

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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. Fifth St., is holding a bingo afternoon Sept. 27. Doors open noon.

Proceeds benefit the church to help fund the 100th anniversary celebration in 2027. More information is coming.

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Mark your calendar: Whitehall Lions Club’s cash bingo is planned for Oct. 4 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. The jackpot is $200.

There will be bingo cards and five paper specials. Bingo chips, dabbers and food will be available for purchase.

There also is a basket social and a 50-25-25 cash drawing.

All proceeds benefit Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative. Bring a canned or boxed food to donate.

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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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Coplay column back-to-school humor: Why did the M&M go to school? Answer at the end of the column. No peeking!

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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 for 12- to 21-year-olds. There is a 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.

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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: Because he wanted to be a SMARTEE.