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.

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CITY POOL POLICIES: Outdoor pool daily passes are now available to Bethlehem Township residents. Daily admission will be available Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. to close. Residents can purchase the passes at the Community Center front desk with valid ID. No passes will be sold at the pool gate. Bethlehem Township, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.

The City of Bethlehem Clearview, Memorial and Yosko pools are open to city residents only. Season pass holders are admitted from noon to 1 p.m. daily; non-pass admissions for City of Bethlehem residents are from 1 to 7 p.m. Access is contingent upon available capacity. Bethlehem pools have daily capacity limits. Visit https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Recreation/Recreation-Activities/Pools for more information.

POETRY CONTEST: Celtic Cultural Alliance announces its annual Celtic Poetry Contest for writers of all ages. Original poems should reflect the Celtic culture, arts, history or literature. Personal anecdotes of family memories or of traveling experiences are encouraged. Poems must be neatly written or typed in any style or length by one author. Three categories: grades three to six, seven through 12 and adult. Winning entries will be read at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at Celtic Heritage Hollow. Email entries to 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.

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: Free breakfast and lunch for Bethlehem children age 18 and under are available 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Aug. 19. Pick-up sites are 1330 Church St., Fountain Hill; 1425 Livingston St., Marvine E.S.; 114 W. Morton St., Broughal M.S.; 1260 Gresham St. (Lincoln E.S.); Lynnfield Community Center, 1889 Lynfield Drive; Bethlehem Area Public Library (south side), 400 W. Webster St.; and Moravian Village, 561 E. Market St. For more information, visit www.basdschools.org/dining or call 1-866-348-6479.

Wednesday, August 11

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.

August 12 to September 19

Jan Crooker and Kristine Miller-Siple: Still Life Paintings. Sponsored by Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.bfac-lv.com. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Artist reception: 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 19.

Thursday, August 12

Free lunch bags for 18-year-olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. through Aug.19. 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/kids-and-teens-eat-free-at-south-side-2-2021-08-05/

TBA, seniors 50 and up, 10:45 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Saturday, August 14

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

Sunday, August 15

Music in the Park with Social Call. 6-8 p.m. Morris J. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown. Adult beverages by Black River Farms and Lost Tavern Brewing.

Monday, August 16

Free lunch bags for 18-year-olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. through Aug. 19. 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/kids-and-teens-eat-free-at-south-side-2-2021-08-05/

Tuesday, August 17

Seniors 50 and up, 10:45 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Wednesday, August 18

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.

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