Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St., has scheduled its Friday night concerts. The September line up is 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 with questions.

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A Coplay column humor: Who won the skeleton costume contest?

Answer at the end of the column. No peeking!

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The 2026 autumnal equinox is just after 8 p.m. Sept. 22. This is when the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, marking the official astronomical start of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere.

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The Wednesday night summer concert series at Second and Chestnut streets, features Roy Ramos Sept. 23. The concert is 6-9 p.m.

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

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., is planning a pickup pork and sauerkraut dinner for 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 26.

The menu includes pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, roll and dessert.

Preorders are required. Call Karen at 610-653-2816 to order.

The deadline to order is Sept. 18.

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

Proceeds will help fund the 100th anniversary celebration in 2027.

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Whitehall Lions Club’s cash bingo is set 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 residents interested in developing and leading a 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 cereal.

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Publicly honor your war heroes, 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: No body.