The Costco food court is back

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The Costco food court is back

The wait is over. The food court at the Lancaster Costco (1875 Hempstead Road) is expected to reopen today, according to the store's announcement. It closed back in early April for a remodel, and shoppers have spent the summer walking past a construction wall where the pizza counter used to be. The new setup comes with fresh seating and, per the store, two new menu items: chicken tenders and a new sundae.

Regulars have noticed the warehouse was weirdly pleasant without the food court crowd. Easy parking, short lines, in and out in under an hour. Enjoy the memory. It's hot dog season again.

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ICYMI: Lancaster Kidpreneur Day

In case you missed it, or if you're one of our new subscribers (welcome, by the way), we're cooking up Lancaster Kidpreneur Day for late September or early October. It's a one-day event where kids run a table selling something they've made or produced themselves. There will be judges. There will be awards.

Two things we still need from you:

1. Venue recommendations or connections. Indoor or outdoor, both are on the table. If you know a spot in Lancaster County with an open floor plan, decent parking, and the right vibe for a booth-style event, reply to this email.

2. Would you or a kid you know want to run a table? Reply to this email and tell us.

What's happening

Monday

Thirsty for Knowledge Trivia | Weekly pub trivia night hosted by MC Angel; 21+. | 7:00 PM | Brendee's Irish Pub, 449 W. Lemon St., Lancaster | Free

Lancaster Bicycle Club Morning Ride | 22-mile group ride through Ephrata and Farmersville backroads at a 13-15 mph pace. | 7:00 AM | Ephrata Township Community Park, 436 E. Fulton St., Ephrata | Free

Expanding Extinct Dinosaurs | Drop-in dinosaur discovery program for kids. | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Adamstown Area Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown | Free

Adult Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons | Beginner-friendly D&D session for adults; learn the basics. | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz | Free, registration required

Tuesday

Read Philosophy with Me | Lunchtime discussion group reading Rene Girard's Violence and the Sacred. | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Prince Street Cafe, 15 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Free

Friends' Book Sale | All-day used book sale supporting the Adamstown Area Library. | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Adamstown Area Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown | Free admission

Pennsylvania Wildlife with Miller's Wildlife | Live Pennsylvania wildlife presentation for all ages. | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Columbia Public Library, 24 S. 6th St., Columbia | Free, registration required

Wednesday

Film Industry Night: Stories Behind the Screen | Panel of film pros on careers and industry trends, plus networking. | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Rd., Lititz | $33.85

Trivia Night at Southern Market | Team trivia with vendor gift card prizes and $1 off drafts. | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

SparkDate Summer Nights Speed Dating | Speed dating for ages 24-38 with four rounds of 7-minute dates. | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | American Bar & Grill, 1081 N. Plum St., Lancaster | $24.99

Lancaster Bicycle Club Evening Ride: Muggles Meander | Relaxed 22-mile group ride at 11-13 mph; no one left behind. | 6:30 PM | Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster | Free

Phredd Ukulele One Man Band | Goofy ukulele one-man-band show for kids and grownups alike. | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Ave., Strasburg | Free, registration required

Pajama Storytime at Musser Park | Evening outdoor storytime in the park; pajamas encouraged. | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster | Free, registration required

Now Playing

Joshua | Sight & Sound's panoramic staging of the Bible's battle-tested leader, running through December 31. | Tue-Sat showtimes, typically 11 AM, 3 PM & 7 PM | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks | $82-$104 adults, $44 children

Mary Poppins | The practically-perfect Disney musical with dinner buffet, running through August 8. | Tue-Sat 7:30 PM · Wed & Sat 1 PM matinees · Sun 7 PM twilight | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster | $78-$83 dinner & show, $55 show-only, children $32

1776 | Tony-winning musical about the Declaration of Independence, closing weekend through August 1. | Thu 7:30 PM · Fri & Sat 8:00 PM | Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico St., Ephrata | $20 max

Live music

Monday

Open Mic Artist Sessions with Henry Devorick | Open mic, acoustic covers and originals | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Free, 21+

Good Stew Band | Funk and rock jam band, Columbia Lions Summer Concert Series | 7:30 PM | Locust Street Park, 550 Locust St., Columbia | Free

Wednesday

Flamin' Dick and the Hot Rods | '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll oldies | 7:00 PM | New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland | Free