Following the current directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public gatherings may be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Visit www.celticfest.org,

Classic runs Sept. 24 to 26

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/

Accessibility

The Celtic Classic grounds are wheelchair-accessible. However, due to the large size and natural terrain, it can be difficult to navigate the grounds with a wheelchair. You must have a State-issued placard to park in the limited street handicapped reserved parking spaces. Handicapped parking is available on Conestoga Street and Lehigh Street.

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Soda bread contest

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.

Weekly Irish 1 classes begin Oct. 14

Irish I beginner’s class in the Irish language (Gaeilge); reading, writing, listening to and speaking Irish; songs, poetry, proverbs, phonetics, grammar. Required text: Progress in Irish, available at the first class. Presenter Deirdre Mc Farland has been studying and teaching Irish for forty years in the Philadelphia area and in the Lehigh Valley. She is a charter member of Daltaí na Gaeilge (students of Irish), midAtlantic region. She earned a fainne oir (circle of gold) lapel pin denoting a fluent speaker by examination in 1985. 7 to 8:15 p.m. Celtic Cultural Alliance, 902 4th Ave., Suite 2. Information: visit www.celticfest.org/irish-1/