Derry Township eNews - November 20, 2020 |
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Derry Township Supervisors Budget Hearing |
Watch the Derry Township Board of Supervisors budget hearing from November 17th, 2020 on the Township YouTube channel. The board will review and take action on the proposed budget at its December 15 board meeting.
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Derry Township Supervisors Meeting |
The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. For instructions on how to join the virtual call, please visit our website. |
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Greater Hershey Regional Transportation Study |
The Derry Township Board of Supervisors will have a presentation of the final draft of the Greater Hershey Regional Transportation Study (GHRTS) during its next regular Board meeting on Nov. 24th. The GHRTS was prepared with the fundamental goal of identifying anticipated future development and quantifying potential roadway improvements as one method to mitigate future traffic congestion. The GHRTS includes comments received during the public comment period and many resulting modifications. This final presentation to the Board does not require any formal action by the board since the GHRTS is a planning tool and does not enable any specific legislation. The public is invited to listen to the details. |
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Final TMI Siren System Test |
Exelon will test all 96 sirens for Three Mile Island located within the 10-mile emergency planning zone for the last time on Thursday, December 3rd at 12:15 p.m. During the test all 96 sirens will sound for a full 3 minutes. |
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Sand Hill Road Closure for PPL Project |
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The sale operates during regular library hours in the hallway to Meeting Room 2. Pop-Up Sales highlight different merchandise each week and follow strict protective protocols for customers and library patrons. Please wear a mask or a face covering at the library and at the book sale.
Nov. 16 – 20: DVDs and CDs
Nov. 30 – Dec. 5: Holiday Extravaganza: Assortment of holiday books, CDs, DVDs, etc.
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Carry & Craft: Ornament Edition |
Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. for kids.
Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. for teens and adults.
Register to join a Carry & Craft. Kids will paint a clay ornament for holiday decorations. Teens and adults will make or a disco ball. Please register online at the Events Calendar at www.hersheylibrary.org and pick up your ornament kit or disco ball kit between December 1 and 5 during library operating hours.
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Saturday, December 5 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Get ready for a winter wonderland with Meghan Winslow of SPLAT Studio – Spirited People Learning Artfulness Together. Children ages 2-6 are invited to create a snowman collage in our Zoom room with Ms Meghan. Caregivers should be available to assist children during this program. Children ages 6+ are invited to create a snowflake mosaic in the library’s Zoom room with Ms Meghan. Pre-registration is required. Once registered, a Zoom link will be sent via email.
Supply kits will be available at the library beginning at 10am on Friday, 12/4. Please note there is a $10 supply fee for this class. The program is sponsored by Friends.
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Financial Literacy Challenge |
Now until December 31
Work through the Financial Literacy Challenge and improve habits, understanding and skill when dealing with your financial health. This online challenge is for children in grades 6-12 and for adults. Learn from Podcasts and complete activities. Register through Beanstack.com
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Township Facility Hours and Addresses
The Township Administration Building will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
The Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, November 27.
The Hershey Public Library will close early at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 26.
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Community News and Events |
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HVFD's 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner |
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce their 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Each meal will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and a roll. The same great food as in year's past, prepared by the Volunteers of the HVFD.
Please Note: Due to Covid-19 restrictions this year, all meals are being served "To Go" and available as "drive-thru only" at the firehouse.
Serving Time is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Virtual Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa's Drive-Thru Set for Dec. 5 |
Kick off your holiday celebration with the annual tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus in ChocolateTown Square, December 5 starting at 5 p.m. live on the Downtown Hershey Association’s Facebook page. The event will be shared via Facebook live due to health concerns.
Starting at 5 p.m., people can view a five-piece brass band from the Hershey Symphony Orchestra as they play holiday favorites. Santa will arrive downtown onboard a Hershey Volunteer Fire Company truck and he will light the tree at approximately 5:15 p.m. Members of the Hershey High School Marching Band are also tentatively scheduled to play.
Then, families can enjoy Santa’s Drive-Thru in the parking lot next to ChocolateTown Square from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Guests may enter in their vehicles from Cocoa Avenue onto Caracas Avenue and proceed in the queue to wave to Santa. Children may hand their letters to Santa to Downtown Hershey Association volunteers and receive a special candy treat, donated by The Hershey Company. Vehicles will then exit the parking lot on Caracas Avenue, closest to First United Methodist Church. Santa’s Drive-Thru will also feature festive pre-recorded holiday music.
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HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY
AT THE HERSHEY-DERRY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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It’s that time of year again!
Intended for train enthusiasts and engineers of all ages, the exhibit showcases multiple trains and trolleys on a large-scale layout. The exhibit features handcrafted historic Hershey landmarks such as the Cocoa Inn, the Derry Church Schoolhouse, the Hershey train depot, and a historic Hershey trolley - even the smallest details recreate and celebrate our town’s heritage.
Hours of operation:
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Starting November 25th the Historical Society will be open daily, except Sundays and holidays, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. through December 31st.
- The train display will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Members are free and we welcome the public!
Enhanced safety protocols and guidelines are in place to ensure your safety, as we remain committed to providing you with a memorable experience. Please check our website for admission fees and updates: hersheyhistory.org.
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Love your neighbors by donating items at our “Pop-Up Community Drive”! |
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 64 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 - First UMC “porch” next to alley (rear of church)
Pop-Up Community Drive Collections:
Bethesda Mission: Collection of boxes of stuffing for their Annual Food Drive
Hershey Food Bank: Collection of non-
perishable food items. Most needed items: tuna, canned meats, baked beans, canned peas, peanut butter, canned pasta sauce, bagged rice, bagged noodles, and catsup.
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Cocoa Packs is thrilled to share we will once again be distributing USDA Food Boxes to those in need through a drive thru at their location 500 Homestead Rd , Hershey. Every Monday in November & December from 10-6 for anyone and Wednesday’s 10-6 for Cocoa Packs children. A gallon of milk & a dozen eggs are included in each box.
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Hershey Area Playhouses Theatre Academy offers winter session |
Hershey Area Playhouse is pleased to offer their winter session for students in grades 1 to 12. The program will run from January 9 to February 27, with the majority of the classes taking place virtually. Depending on health conditions at the time, the final two classes may be held in person, adhering to social distance guidelines and other CDC-recommended safety protocols.
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"Stuff the Truck" at Karns |
On Saturday, November 21, Derry Township Community Cats is sponsoring “Stuff the Truck” - a supplies and donation drive - at Karns Food Store, 731 Cherry Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The community is invited to donate the following cat care items to put in our truck in front of Karns: paper towels, Purina cat chow, Purina kitten chow, Fancy Feast or Friskies wet food, and Yesterday’s News cat litter. (Karns will have all of these items available for purchase). Karns gift cards and monetary donations are also greatly appreciated! This event helps to provide our program supplies for the upcoming year.
DTCC provides no cost trap, neuter and return (TNR) services for free roaming cats in Derry Township and low cost spay/neuter services for owned cats. The next two clinics for TNR are on November 10 and December 8. For owned cats, you will need to contact us three or four months in advance to get an appointment. For more information, visit www.derrytownshipcats.org or call the cat line at 717-592-8087.
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Feed the Need 2020 Goes Virtual
Second Event Set for Dec. 6
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Feed the Need, the largest annual fundraiser for The Hershey Food Bank since 2012, will hold its second virtual event on December 6, 2020. Not surprisingly, the number of families who rely on the services that the food bank provides has grown during the pandemic. Carrie Elliott Reese, professional sommelier, will host a Wine and Chocolate pairing on Sunday December 6. Tickets are $75 per person. Proceeds go directly to The Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach.
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Hershey Volunteer Fire Department Brings Holiday Tradition to Your Neighborhood |
Santa Claus will once again be making his way through the neighborhoods of Derry Township, thanks to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.
Look for the man in the red suit as he rides on board a fire truck December 12 through 17. You can check Santa’s schedule here. |
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