Derry Township eNews - December 4, 2020 |
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Derry Township Supervisors Meeting |
Watch the Derry Township Board of Supervisors meeting from December 1st, 2020 on the Township YouTube channel.
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The proposed Derry Township 2021 budget is available for the public to review on the Township website. In addition, copies are available to the public at the administration building upon request. The Township Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on the budget at its December 15, 2020 meeting. |
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Was It Delivered..Or Was It Stolen? |
It is that time of year and online shopping is increasing with the Holiday gift season upon us. With those ever-increasing package deliveries, comes the opportunity for “porch pirates” or “box bandits” to steal the things we have delivered to our homes. Our police department has recently taken reports of packages being stolen from outside of residences. We have listed some tips from agencies and companies to keep your items safe from being stolen from the front porch of your residence on our website at:
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The National Philanthropic Trust estimates that 30% of all charitable giving occurs in the month of December. The reasons are obvious. Unfortunately, fraudsters are also aware of this also and opportunistically use the holiday season to take advantage of our humanitarian nature.
The Derry Township Police Department encourages you to give generously during this season, however, cautions that not all charities are legitimate operations, and many will be seeking to prey on your feelings of good will. Every year we receive reports of citizens donating to fraudulent organizations and many times there is little that can be done to recover victims misdirected funds.
The website www.charitynavigator.org is a fantastic resource you can use to check the authenticity of any organization claiming to operate as a non-profit charity. The site offers the ability to quickly confirm the legitimacy of the charity and review their financial accountability and transparency score. |
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Sale ends on Saturday, December 5!
Please wear a mask or a face covering at the library and at the book sale during regular library hours.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 5: Holiday Extravaganza: Assortment of holiday books, CDs, DVDs, etc. Buy 10 CDs for $1 and 5 DVDs for $1. Books are priced 50 cents to $3.
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SPLAT Studio - Virtual Art Program for Children |
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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Fear of Commitment Book Group: Short Fiction (For adults) |
Thursday, December 10 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Join Aly Tran and friends at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey, 80 Shetland Drive, Hummelstown, PA 17036. We will be discussing Willa Cather’s A Burglar’s Christmas. You must be age 21 or older. No registration required. Pick up a copy of the story at the library, at Cassel Vineyards or online.
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Grab & Go Christmas Wreath Class |
Saturday, December 12 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 14 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us on ZOOM for this fun and creative workshop taught by Andrea Beitzel from A&M Growers. This is a Grab and Go format, so you will need to pick up your kit starting on December 10.
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Colonial Christmas: Winters with Washington’s Army |
Saturday, December 5 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Michael Jesberger presents a virtual lecture to discuss the various military movements of the Continental Army led by George Washington in Pennsylvania during the winters of the American Revolution. Mr. Jesberger will also discuss how Christmas was celebrated in the colonial period and the many differences in relation to how the holiday is celebrated today.
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Community News and Events |
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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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Kick off the Season with Santa’s Arrival to Chocolatetown |
Kick off your holiday celebration with a virtual annual tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus in ChocolateTown Square, December 5 starting at 5 p.m. The event will be shared live via the Downtown Hershey Association’s Facebook.
Starting at 5 p.m., you can view a five-piece brass band from the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and The Hershey High School Marching Band 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.
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. Santa’s Drive-Thru will also feature festive pre-recorded holiday music. You can bring gifts to donate for Cocoa Packs Presents, too. Check out the list of items needed on their website.
The event is being organized by The Downtown Hershey Association in cooperation with the Derry Township Parks & Recreation, Derry Township Police Department, and the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company and is sponsored in part by The Hershey Company. Holiday decorations are donated by Bowman Trust and installed by Davis Landscaping.
The community is also encouraged to shop at Downtown Hershey local businesses. Participating businesses are running specials from December 5 through 12, 2020. Visit the Downtown Hershey Facebook page for more information.
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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.
Admission Price: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 children 4-12, age 3 and under are free, and $10 per family. HDTHS Members are free. Admission benefits the Historical Society museum, educational programs, and events.
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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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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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