York County weekend events include book fest, butterfly train and music

If you’re a reader, a music lover or just want to help someone in need, there are events in York County this weekend that might pique your interest.

Those venturing out for the weekend may encounter showers along the way.

According to the National Weather Service in State College, on Friday, July 17, after a hot day with a high around 95, there is a chance of rain Friday night with a low around 69.

On Saturday, July 18, there is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny with a high around 87. On Saturday night, the chance of rain continues with a low around 70. On Sunday, July 19, there is a chance of showers during the day and evening. The high will be around 90 and the low around 68.

Here is a look at some of the things happening this weekend:

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York Book Fest – Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18 – WeCo Business District, 258 W. Market St and 280 W. Market St., York City – Local writers will be reading and selling their works during the two-day event. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, meet the York’s new poet laureate, Heath James Hardin, at Grace Manor B&B’s Courtyard at 258 W. Market St. On Saturday, at 10 a.m. Ophelia’s Making Agency in the Queue Building Gallery at 280 W. Market St., authors will be reading from their latest books until the day ends at 5 p.m. A children’s area will be hosted by Keystone Kidspace and feature children’s stories and fun activities.

Participating writers will include Malaika Carpenter, Tammi L. Morgan, Kate Brennan, Jadi Z. Omowale, Celeste Latrese, Kianga Jinaki, Andrew Chase, Beka Wueste, J. A. Wright, Jamey Gallagher, Lum Frundi, Rikka Gallas, Mary Rothwell, Westley Smith, Jason Prugar, Miles Watson, and Seth McLane.

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Stuff The Bus in Red Lion – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 3050 Cape Horn Rd, Red Lion. York County Regional Police are hosting a Stuff the Bus event to collect school supplies for local students in need through Growing Hands for Brighter Futures, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping children in need. Backpacks, pencils, crayons, folders, notebooks, folders, markers, glue sticks, lunch boxes, tissues/hand sanitizer and more are accepted.

Friday Night Jazz at Victor’s – 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Friday, July 17 – Victor’s of York, 554 S. Ogontz St., York City – The Ryan Kauffman Trio is scheduled to perform as part of Victor’s monthly Friday Night Jazz series. No cover charge.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 19 – Springettsbury Amphitheater, 1501 Mt. Zion Road, Springettsbury Township – Free outdoor concert featuring live music and food trucks as part of Springettsbury Township’s summer series. Central City Orchestra is a premier 10-piece ensemble of talented vocalists and musicians to bring a high energy performance of your favorite artists through the decades. Bring your dancing shoes!

Butterfly Express – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 19 – Northern Central Railway, 117 N. Front St., New Freedom – Hop aboard the Northern Central Railway Butterfly Express with the York County Master Gardeners for a family-friendly ride and learn all about butterflies!

On this 3-hour experience, passengers will learn about the life stages of butterflies, why they are so important and how to include butterfly host plants to create a butterfly habitat at home. Children will color a butterfly craft that can “fly” with them on the train to the butterfly garden at Hanover Junction Station as Master Gardeners read a story during the train ride. Passengers can tour the Master Gardener butterfly garden and take part in activity stations at the garden. Each passenger is invited to take a butterfly host plant home with them to care for. Tickets $42.99 for adults. $24.99 for children. Go to Butterfly Express – Northern Central Railway for ticket information.