Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

Burnside Saturday activities

Visit Burnside Plantation for Saturdays at Burnside from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through November. There will be barn, house and kitchen tours. Meet the gardeners, peek inside the Burnside House and experience the Summer Kitchen. There will be children’s activities and crafts.

You Point, We Pick organically grown produce, herbs and flowers from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (cash or credit card donations) will be held Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 20. This is not a pick-your-own. Bring bags, baskets or buckets. Produce is first-come, first-served.

The plantation is dog-friendly. Parking is available on site at 1461 Schoenersville Road. For more information, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/saturdays-at-burnside/

Bethlehem pool policies

Bethlehem Mayor Bob Donchez has announced that due to overcrowding issues, and for the safety of patrons and staff, the City of Bethlehem implemented a modified attendance policy for Clearview, Memorial and Yosko pools. The three pools will be open to current season pass holders and daily passes will be available to City of Bethlehem residents only. Season pass holders are admitted from noon to 1 p.m. Daily passes for City of Bethlehem residents are admitted from 1to 7 p.m. Access is contingent upon available capacity. Due to the regional lifeguard shortage, and the closing of surrounding municipal pools, Bethlehem pools have faced capacity limits daily. The attendance modifications are required to insure safety at the pools, while making every effort to allow season pass holders and city residents to visit and enjoy the facilities. Visit https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Recreation/Recreation-Activities/Pools for more information.

Celtic poetry contest deadline Sept. 1

Celtic Cultural Alliance will hold the annual Celtic Poetry Contest for writers of all ages. The poems should reflect the Celtic culture, arts, history or literature. Personal anecdotes of family memories or of traveling experiences are also encouraged. Poems must be original, neatly written or typed in any style or length by one author. There are three categories: third through sixth grades, seventh through 12th grades and adult. The top poets in each category receive a certificate and a prize. They will be invited to read their poems on the stage at Celtic Heritage Hollow at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26.

Submit entries to Marcie Mulligan at mmulligan@celticfest.org; subject: Poetry Contest or by mail to Celtic Cultural Alliance, Celtic Poetry Contest, 902 Fourth Ave., Suite 2, Bethlehem, 18018 by Sept. 1. Those selected will be notified before Sept. 19.

Tuesday, July 27

Bridge players, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Civil War Roundtable, Eastern Pennsylvania, Lehigh Brigade. Zoom program: “Confluence: Harper’s Ferry as Destiny,” presented by Dennis Frye. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 610-253-4549, email Duffysocwk@aol.com or visit www.cwrteasternpa.org. For Zoom meetings, information and registration, visit www.cwrteasternpa.org/calendar-1

Wednesday, July 28

Women’s Ministries (age 14 and older): Bingo, 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Cops ‘n’ Kids firefighting reading room adventures. See a fire truck. Visit hometown heroes City of Bethlehem firefighters. Must register in advance; call 610-861-5526 or visit lvcops-n-kids@att.net. Limited seating. Room 403, Fowler Family Center, 511 E. Third St.

Adult Bible study,11 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Kellyn Foundation’s mobile locally grown fresh produce market, Mechanic Street 3 Lot between Taylor and Polk streets. 3 to 6 p.m. weekly.

Thursday, July 29

Chair exercises, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Bram Rader piano concert, seniors 50 and up, 10:45 a.m. to noon (lunch follows). Seniors 50 and up. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Tunes at Twilight. 6 p.m. Edge – Scott Marshall Band, Historic Bethlehem Museum Goundie Garden - Ginger & Joe (Ginger & The Schnappes), Hotel Bethlehem – TBD, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub – Regina Sayles, Twisted Olive – George Hrab. Backstage passes, including free North Street Garage parking for all 12 Thursdays and other benefits, are available. For passes (cost) and for performer lineups, visit Tunesattwilight.com

Saturday, July 31

Bethlehem Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and West Broad Street.

Tuesday, August 3

Bridge players, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Wednesday, August 4

Adult Bible study, 11 a.m. Women’s Ministries, 1 p.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Kellyn Foundation’s mobile locally grown fresh produce market, Mechanic Street 3 Lot between Taylor and Polk streets. 3 to 6 p.m. weekly.