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. Due to the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check websites or call via phone.

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

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.

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 (Southside), 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.

SEPT. 11 SPEAKER SOUGHT: Did the events of 911 inspire you to join the military or solidify your service to our country? Were you a police officer, firefighter or EMS member in Manhattan, Western Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C.? Hanover Township, Northampton County, is seeking an individual to speak at the Annual Patriot Day Program Sept. 11. If interested, contact recreation director Matt DeGeorge at RecDirector@Hanovertwp-cc.org

BURNSIDE SATURDAYS: Visit Burnside Plantation 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.

The next 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 Sept. 4 and again 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/

POETRY CONTEST: Sept. 1 entry deadline: Celtic Cultural Alliance 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 travelling 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, by Sept. 1, 2021. Those selected will be notified before Sept. 19.

Through Sunday, 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.

Wednesday, August 18

Cops ‘n’ Kids: Reading of “Under the Stars” (Oliver and Hope’s adventure under the stars) by Meg Cadts. A bear, butterfly, owl and a bulldog take their first camping trip together. Indoor camping by Reset Outdoors with snacks, games. 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. sessions. Must register; email lvcops-n-kids@att.net or call 610-861-5526. General information: visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org. Fowler Center, Room 403, 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 be-tween Taylor and Polk streets. 3 to 6 p.m. weekly.

Thursday, August 19

Free lunch bags for 18 year olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Last day for the summer season. 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/kids-and-teens-eat-free-at-south-side-2-2021-07-08/

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

Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22

STEAMFest. Steampunk themed science, technology, engineering, art and maker programs and activities; video game workshops; cosplay music, tournament. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. each day. For tickets and more information, visit www.pasteamfest.com

Passport to History Month. Moravian Historical Society. Local historic and cultural sites; child-friendly tours, activities and games; and programs for all ages. To learn more and for participating sites and dates, visit:https://lvhistory.org/

Saturday, August 21

Bethlehem Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rose Garden, Eighth Ave. and W. Broad Sts.

Tuesday, August 24

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

Wednesday, August 25

Cops ‘n Kids: Reading of “Friends Go Adventuring” by Helme Heine. A rooster, a mouse and a pig set off for an adventure when life on the farm gets too boring. Share in a group adventure story. Ice cream sundaes! 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. sessions. Must register; email lvcops-n-kids@att.net or call 610-861-5526. General information: visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org. Fowler Center, Room 403, 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 be-tween Taylor and Polk Sts. 3 to 6 p.m. weekly.

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