CELTIC CONTESTS: The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) is excited to announce annual contests at the Celtic Classic Sept. 27-29 that everyone can be a part of and celebrate their Celtic heritage.

Scottish shortbread baking – Sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company. Enter your creation to win! celticfest.org/shortbread-baking-contest/

Celtic poetry – Open to writers of all ages. celticfest.org/poetry-2/

Haggis bowl – Fifteen people will compete to see who can eat a pound of haggis the fastest. celticfest.org/haggis/

For more information on the Celtic Classic, directions, volunteering opportunities, the weekend’s schedule, and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at celticfest.org

33RD SOUPER DAY: For the first time, Souper Day will feature an inspiring panel discussion moderated by Katarah Jordan, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. These esteemed New Bethany board members will discuss cross-sector solutions to housing insecurity, economic justice, and food stability: Michelle Kott, Bethlehem chief of police; Hector Gonzalez, Just Born; Rachel Leon, Bethlehem City Council; and Dr. Jack Silva, superintendent, Bethlehem Area School District.

The 33rd Souper Day luncheon is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at ArtsQuest in South Bethlehem.

For more information, contact Crystal Williams, via email at cwilliams@newbethany.org or

484-735-6505

PEACE PARK EVENT: Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main Street, Hellertown, is hosting a viewing party on Monday, Aug. 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees will be viewing a livestreamed event from Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan on the 79th Annual Hiroshima Day. The viewing party in the sanctuary at Christ Lutheran is open to the public and free to attend

The event being livestreamed from Japan is organized by May Peace Prevail On Earth International and includes the Japanese nationwide moment of silence in remembrance of the atomic bombing of 1945.

Hiroshima Day expresses the deepest hope of humanity that atomic weapons will never be used again. The event will include a World Peace Flag Ceremony featuring flags from every nation of the world and prayers for lasting peace everywhere.

OPEN HOUSE: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley invites all media to an open house celebrating its 20th birthday and the grand opening of a new office. Please come by July 31 between 4 and 7 p.m. at 4501 Crackersport Road, Allentown.

Join us for an afternoon of celebration and community as we mark two decades of dedicated service to pediatric cancer families in the Lehigh Valley and unveil our new office space. The event will feature family-friendly activities, including balloons and face painting for kids, music and food, including light appetizers, cupcakes and Dinky’s Food Truck.

For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact Caley Bittner at 484-221-9294 or caley@pcflv.org

BETHLEHEM EXHIBIT: Robert Stickloon: Paintings. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission. Aug. 18 to Sept. 24. Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for more information.

Wednesday, July 31

Celebrate International Friendship Day with “Frozen.” Anna sets off on a journey with new friends Olaf and Kristoff and his reindeer Sven. 11 a.m. Ages three and up. Must register on Facebook page – no Facebook account needed. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. (N.C.C.)

Yeti and Spaghetti. George sets out to hunt a mythical yeti armed with a map, a woolly hat and a tin of spaghetti. He meets monsters on his mountain journey. Bethlehem Catholic H.S. students read Spaghetti with the Yeti by Adam and Charlotte Guillain. Create your own paper plate spaghetti craft. 3 p.m. Ages three and up. Must register on Facebook page- no Facebook account needed. Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. (N.C.C.)

Thursday, Aug. 1

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra: Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session. Conductor: Stephen Cee. 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Current Events Informal Discussion Group. Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state and local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Friday, Aug. 2

Elm Street Jazz Workshop. Rehearsals: 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit lvactivelife.org/

Life Sharing Discussion Group. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with even more questions. Free to members. 1 to 3 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, Aug. 3

Saturday Dance with Country Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Steel Locomotive Experience: Hands-on train engineer experience on a Bethlehem Steel restored narrow gauge locomotive. Each experience is limited to two adults or one adult and one child, lasts about 20 minutes and is weather-dependent. 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 602 E. Second St. Visit www.nmih.org/locomotive

Melting Metal for Kids: Hands-on, kid friendly demonstrations. Learn how to prepare sand molds to receive molten tin and create a product to take home. Noon to 3 p.m. 602 E. Second St. Information: visit www.nmih.org/kidsmetalmelting/

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Good Vibrations Chorus. 9:30 a.m. Director: Nancy Shumaker. Join or just listen. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Song Writing. 11 a.m. Conductor Stephen Cee. Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talents. Free to members. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

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