Derry Township eNews - August 20, 2021 |
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Derry Township Supervisors Meeting |
The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Derry Township Administration Building
600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033
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Fiddlers Elbow Bridge Replacement |
The completion date for the bridge replacement project has been extended until late September, early October. |
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The Never Forget Walk & BBQ |
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Department is honored to host Frank Siller, Chairman and CEO of Tunnel to Towers on August 28, 2021. Frank Siller is walking in honor of his brother Stephen, who lost his life on September 11, 2001. Stephen, then 34, had just left his Brooklyn firehouse [Squad 1] and was on the way to play golf with his brothers when he heard the news of the attack. The married father-of-five made it to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel where he found it closed to traffic for security reasons. Stephen strapped on some 60-pounds of gear and walked through the tunnel and more than three miles to the WTC where he lost his life helping others.
To help honor Stephen and welcome Frank, A parade will kick off at 11am going from Staples on West Chocolate Avenue ending at the parking lot of the Hershey Theater parking lot on East Caracas Avenue (one block from the firehouse).
There will be a 100’x50’ trailer with 911 displays at the station and where members of the FDNY will be cooking for all those who wish to pay tribute to both Stephen and Frank.
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Take a Virtual Tour of the Hershey Community Center |
We are currently 14 months into our 22-month construction period of the new Hershey Community Center. The new 90,000 square foot facility will feature a gymnasium, fitness center, 25-yard indoor lap/competition pool, indoor warm water leisure pool, outdoor pool, senior center, teen room, and a variety of classroom and multi-use spaces. Take a virtual tour with Parks & Recreation Director Zach Jackson.
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Derry Township Police Community Survey |
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve service to our community and our commitment to maintaining a higher standard as an accredited law enforcement agency, the Derry Township Police Department is conducting a survey for those who reside and or/work in Derry Township.
We appreciate the feedback from those we serve. The survey will close on August 31, 2021 at midnight.
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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.
Also, on August 28, the musical group "Mozart and Friends" will be performing under the tent in the east area of the Market. They are a woodwind group of local musicians performing classical music.
Check out the schedule to see the vendors and activities at this link.
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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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Zoom: Ping Pong Diplomacy |
September 4th 2pm
1971 was a busy year. Join us as Evan Weiner, award winner journalist who has spent much of his career covering the politics and business of sports, walks us through the events of 1971 and the impact they had on our country and politics.
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Sept 8th at 6pm in Meeting Room 2
Do you enjoy making handmade cards or would you like to learn? Please join me on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 pm for a cardmaking class. You will make two seasonal cards using the newest Stampin' Up! products with my guidance as your creative coach. No experience necessary! This is a drop-in style class. Feel free to stop by anytime between 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The cost is $8 which includes all of the supplies, envelopes and a donation to the library. Stop by to say hello and make two quick cards! RSVP is appreciated, but. not required.
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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
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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Hershey Recreation Center • Court 1
Ages 8-13
Saturday's 9/11-10/16
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.
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Ages 11-14 and 7-10
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Options
September 13th – October 22nd
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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Rotary Fundraising Reception |
Join the Hershey Rotary Club at The Hershey Gardens on Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a reception and silent auction to benefit the club’s community support programs. The reception will include hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live musical entertainment. The silent auction will include one-of-a-kind items and other unique opportunities you don’t want to miss. Proceeds benefit many charitable organizations in our community. The public is invited to attend. Learn more and register on the Rotary website.
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Hershey Horticulture Program |
The Hershey Horticulture Society will be hosting their Monthly Program: Landscaping With Native Plants - Erica Shaffer on September 13th at 1pm in the Hershey Gardens Amphitheater. This event is open to the Public. Please visit www.hersheyhorticulture.com for more information. |
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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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