Derry Township eNews - August 13, 2021 |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Recording Available |
The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Tuesday, August 10th at 7 p.m. To listen to the recording, please click this link. |
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Resolution 2020-15 to Aid Local Businesses to Expire |
A Derry Township program designed to help local businesses and restaurants during the pandemic is set to expire in September.
On June 9, 2020, the Derry Township Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2020-15 and associated guidelines that provided relief of certain requirements and special opportunities to businesses as they worked to safely reopen and operate during the Governor’s Covid-19 Disaster Declaration. The Township’s program includes provisions for reserving public parking spaces for curbside pickup, allowing outdoor dining and display areas within private parking areas, and suspending sign enforcement during the term of the program.
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Stop this Invader! Spotted Lanternfly |
The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, is an invasive and extremely destructive pest that threatens important agricultural commodities, including the grape, hardwood, tree fruit, and landscape.
If you see a spotted lanternfly, report it immediately online at https://services.agriculture.pa.gov/SLFReport or call 1-888-4BADFLY (1-888-422-3359). Importantly, when spotted kill it, squash it, smash it, just get rid of it.
Click here to find out how to identify, prevent spread and for additional information.
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Stop by Downtown Hershey Association’s Market on Chocolate this Saturday |
Join your friends and neighbors as the Downtown Hershey Association opened Market on Chocolate on Saturday. The market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. throughout the summer.
Check out the schedule to see the vendors and activities at this link.
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Music On Chocolate Back this Saturday |
Downtown Hershey’s summer concert will feature two bands in a family-friendly atmosphere with beverages available to purchase. Come out to enjoy live music in ChocolateTown Square on August 14th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
We welcome Conrad Fisher and Cold Spring Union! Olivero's Vineyard be selling delicious wine, and sangria.
Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and join us for an evening in Downtown Hershey! Music on Chocolate is kid friendly. Dogs are welcome as long as they bring their responsible pet owners.
Want to help?? This event would not be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers! Sign up to help at
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Zoom: Mother Nature with Kit's Interactive Theatre |
Thursday, August 19 11am – 12pm
Mother Nature visits us through the magic of Zoom to show us the beauty of the flora and fauna around us. Even though we are on Zoom, this is an interactive show! Your confirmation email has both the Zoom link and a PROP LIST so you can participate at home.
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Cassel Vineyards: Fear of Commitment Book Group: Short Fiction Only |
Thursday, August 26, 6pm -7pm
The Fear of Commitment Book Group only reads short fiction. We meet once a month, weather permitting, at Cassel Vineyards (80 Shetland Drive, Hershey PA 17033) to discuss that month’s short story. Most stories are recommended by members. You do not need to be at each meeting (fear of commitment), but we would love to see you there. Grab some wine or cider, pull up a chair and join the conversation. Stories for the next month will be available on our website and hard copies will be available at both the library and at Cassel Vineyards.
This month we will be reading a selection from Nafissa Thompson-Spires' Heads of the Colored People Stories called Belles Letters.
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Mirrors, Windows, & Sliding Glass Doors Family Book Group: Crown & Don't Touch My Hair |
Saturday, August 28, 2-3pm
Children need books and media to be mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. They need to see themselves reflected in the world around them, to see through windows into others' lives, and to walk through the sliding glass doors to create a loving community.
Using a grant from Beanstack, the Hershey Public Library is offering an opportunity for families to read and discuss books written by BIPOC authors and illustrators. Our goal is to celebrate our diverse community and to find joy in each other.
Books will be provided through the grant for families to keep. Ms. Aly and Ms. Rita will lead the discussions, but we look forward to welcoming special guests to these bi-monthly Zoom meetings.
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Parks & Recreation Events |
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Free Demo Class of Mommy & Me Yoga |
Thursday 9/9 • 9:30-10AM
Mommy/daddy/caregivers are welcome with babies up to 36 months to join Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher for some yoga fun! You and your baby will be guided to connect while doing playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises, ad imaginative relaxation techniques together. Music, picture books and age-appropriate props are intertwined with yoga poses enhancing language development, motor coordination and play skills.
For more information and to register, click this link.
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Thursday's 9:30-10AM
S#1 9/16-10/21
S#2 10/28-12/16
Mommy/daddy/caregivers are welcome with babies up to 36 months to join Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher for some yoga fun! You and your baby will be guided to connect while doing playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises, ad imaginative relaxation techniques together. Music, picture books and age-appropriate props are intertwined with yoga poses enhancing language development, motor coordination and play skills.
For more information and to register, click this link.
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Gentle Yoga at Brookside Park |
Tuesday's 6-7PM
S#1 9/14-10/5
S#2 10/12-11/2
Gentle Yoga class is the perfect class to begin your yoga experience. You will learn the alignment of each pose, ways to modify to suit your physical needs, and how your breath is a tool for your practice. In Gentle Yoga we will move our bodies with intention and connect our mind’s attention to the deliberate movement.
For more information and to register, click this link.
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Joy of Sports is thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Girls Rugby to bring flag-rugby, coupled with a positive core values and life skills curriculum, to Derry Township for girls grades 2 – 8. The first registration option is for a three-hour introductory clinic on August 1st and the second is to register for a 6-week Fall season from Sept. 14 - Oct. 31st consisting of 8 practices and 5 games (against Highspire). Both the clinic and fall season will be held @ Palmdale Park, Hershey. You can learn more about the Hershey programs & register at https://www.joyofsportsfoundation.org/girls-rugby-coming-to-derry-township/
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Ages 18+
Saturdays September 11th – October 16th
$108
This clinic will focus on form, skill games, court positioning, and strategy. Please bring your own tennis racquet. Lessons are taught by Green Net Tennis.
Registration Link:
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Ages 11-14 and 7-10
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Options
September 13th – October 22nd
$90
This program will focus on form, footwork, fun skill games, and strategy helping kids improve their tennis game while having fun and playing a safe sport. Please bring your own tennis racquet. Lessons taught by Green Net Tennis.
Registration Link:
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Community News and Events |
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Spring Creek Church of the Brethren hosts a Food Truck Friday on August 27, 5 - 8 PM in the church parking lot located at the end of Areba Avenue, Hershey (335 East Areba), rain or shine. There will be live music and games, plus an outdoor family movie to follow at 8 PM! The event is free and open to the public -- just pay as you eat! For details: 717-533-7192 or www.facebook.com/SpringCreekCoB. Save-the-date for another Food Truck Friday on September 24. Note: CDC, PA, and local guidelines will be followed at all times by vendors and patrons.
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Bring a chair and a blanket and join us on Saturday, September 25th on the front lawn of Grace United Methodist Church at 433 E. Main Street, Hummelstown from 4:30-6:30pm for some live music and food trucks!
We are excited to have the bands, ‘Three Strands’ and ‘Two Shades of Sound’ come and entertain us for the evening with live music.
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