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. Masks may be required. Check websites and social media as available.

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BURNSIDE SATURDAYS: Burnside Plantation, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through November. Barn, house and kitchen tours. Meet gardeners, peek inside Burnside House, 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 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/

CELTIC 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. September 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 September 1, 2021. Those selected will be notified before September 19.

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.

Thursday, August 26

Chair Exercises, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Program, 10:45 a.m. Seniors 50 and up Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29

Passport to History Month. Moravian Historical Society. Local historic, cultural sites; child-friendly tours, activities, games; programs for all ages. National Museum of Industrial History, tours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Half off admission for Passport to History Month. Featuring a printing press demonstration using an 1800s printing press from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. To learn more and for participating sites and dates, visit:https://lvhistory.org/

Saturday, August 28

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

Through Sunday, August 29

Machines of Interest: two dozen original prints by photographer Stephen Mallon. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E Second St. Information: visit www.nmih.org/machines-of-interest/

Monday and Tuesday, August 30 and 31

Make an American flag cutting board using exotic woods. Beginner woodworker’s may learn how to cut, join and laser engrave. There is a fee. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fowler Family Southside Center’s Fab Lab, 511 E. Third St. To enroll and for more information, visit the FAB LAB course catalog at www.northampton.edu/fab-lab or call 610-332-8665.

Tuesday, August 30

Bridge, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Program for seniors 50 and up, 10:45 a.m. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road. Call 610-867-4681 for details.

Wednesday, September 1 to 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. September 19.

Wednesday, September 1

Adult Bible study, 11 a.m. Women’s Ministries, “Good Old School Days” - 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 Sts. 3 to 6 p.m. weekly.