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.

Fest opens Sept. 24

Celtic Classic runs from Sept. 24 through Sept. 26 in downtown historic Bethlehem. For information, schedules, directions and volunteer opportunities, log on to www.celticfest.org, visit on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and friend the event on Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic).

Pet reminder

Celtic Fest advises no animals except animals that are specifically trained to aid a disabled person defined under the American Disabilities Act should be kept at home. Noise, crowds and hot pavements might be too much for them. Visit https://www.celticfest.org/

Soda bread cvontest

There will be a Irish Soda Bread Contest, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, for amateur bakers on September 25 at this year’s Celtic Classic. Entries will be scored on taste, overall appearance, creativity and texture by judges Patricia Rice, owner of Victorian Delights and superintendent of the Farm to Table stage at The Great Allentown Fair; President Ken Walsh of the Lehigh County Division 1 Ancient Order of the Hibernians; and Kim DeLuca, a nurse and amateur baker. There is no entry fee. The winning contestants will be awarded gift certificates in the amounts of $75, $50 and $25 (adults) and a $40 gift certificate, $25 gift certificate and a King Arthur tote bag (youth under 18). For registration (by September 11) and other information, visit www.celticfest.org/celtic-classic-irish-soda-bread-contest/ or email mmulligan@celticfest.org.