Derry Township eNews - March 4, 2022 |
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Board of Supervisors To Meet Tuesday |
The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building
600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.
A copy of the agenda can be found at this link.
Notice of Hearing – Board of Supervisors – Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 5:30 PM (re: Conditional Use Application No. 2022-01 for Hershey West End)
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Derry Township Approves New Waste
& Recycling Contract
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As we noted in the February 25th Enews, starting April 1, 2022 residents will see an increase in their monthly fees for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials from their homes. Click this link for more information.
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Road Closure -
Waltonville Road - between Wood Rd & Rt. 322
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Beginning mid-March, the section of Waltonville Road between Wood Road and Route 322 will close for the construction of a roundabout.
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Information Sheet On Managing Vultures |
Since 2021, USDA Wildlife Services has been actively involved with managing the issues caused by the presence of vultures within the Township of Derry. We've developed an informational sheet to inform the public of the damage and health risks associated with having an overabundant established vulture population and provide an outline of the integrated vulture damage management program requested by the Township of Derry. Wildlife Services employs safe and practical techniques to manage the vulture population to reduce damage and health risks within the township.
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Saturday, April 9, 2022, 8:00-10:45 am.
Protect your personal information and bring the documents that you no longer need to the Township’s Shred-It Event at the Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and is limited to two bags/boxes per household.
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Township Events & Services |
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Saturday, March 5, 2022, 1:00-3:00 pm.
Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. Location will vary from week to week--please check the daily listing in the library!
Click this link for more information and to register. |
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The Art of Truth: Creative Non-Fiction
with Laura English
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Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 6:00-7:30 pm.
Join us as we explore the exciting genre of creative nonfiction. In this class, you can choose to write a memoir, essay, biography, epistle, lyric essay, meditation, or a combination of several forms. You’ll have the opportunity to share your work in a supportive, encouraging environment. Here you’ll find motivation and community as you write about real-life experiences. Discovery and camaraderie await you!
Six-week session, March 9 through April 13 (Consecutive Wednesdays)
$65 for six weeks (pay at the first class)
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Swimming with Sharks with Bill Henschke |
Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 2:00-3:00 pm.
Bill Henschke will share their amazing photos and stories of swimming with sharks. It will be a fun and educational dialogue about sharks, photography, and adventure. Register Online.
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Come play the spaceship bridge simulator on Friday, March 18, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 1.
Artemis is a role-based, starship bridge simulation. Each player takes on a role: Captain, Weapons, Helm, Engineering, Science, or Communications, and all work together to navigate fun and challenging missions. We play for two hours and some change depending on how things go. We have enough computers for two bridges, which is 10 people.
Click this link for more information and to register
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Parks & Recreation Events |
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Derry Township Community Center
Seasonal Employment
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The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Aquatic Exercise Instructors, Concession/Facility Attendants, Fitness Attendants, Front Desk Attendants, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors to provide for the overall general health, safety, and enjoyment of recreation programs in the brand new Derry Township Community Center with employment beginning May 2022.
To read the descriptions and to apply, click this link:
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Looking to teach Group Exercise Classes in Hershey, PA? |
Derry Township Community Center is hiring Instructors for all time frames and a wide array of class formats such as Cardio, Core, Full-Body Strength, HIIT, Kickboxing, P90X, Pilates, Senior Fitness, Yoga, Zumba and Zumba Gold. Let us know what you would like to teach and the days and times you’re available.
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Tuesdays 6-7 pm
Classes begin March 8th
Gentle Yoga @ Brookside Park
Gentle Yoga class is the perfect class to begin your yoga experience. You will learn the alignment of each pose, ways to modify it to suit your physical needs, and how your breath is a tool for your practice. Yoga has many benefits such as increasing mobility, strength, focus, balance, and has been known to help reduce anxiety and stress.
For more information and to register, click this link.
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March 10th
1pm-4pm
Come learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using LEGO® bricks and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition.
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Mar 11th
9am-12pm
During this camp we will let you play with our secret stash of mini-figures...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to SpongeBob! Join us as we shrink ourselves to mini-figure size and create our own mini-figure worlds. Welcome to mini-figure mania! Click this link for more details and registration: Event Registration by Location - Snapology of Reading & Lancaster PA
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Saturday, April 9th, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am
Derry Township Parks & Recreation 36th Annual Egg Hunt at Shank Park, Bullfrog Valley Road, Hershey, PA. The Easter Bunny will be at the hunt from 10:00 -11:00 am. The event will take place Rain or Shine! Hunt times are as follows: 2 & under, 10 am; 3 & 4 years old, 10:15 am; 5 & 6 years old, 10:30 am; 7 & 8 years old 10:45 am. Questions, please email parkshelpdesk@derrytownship.org
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Follow the link below for more Parks and Recreation Program Offerings:
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Community News and Events |
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Mini Medical School at
Penn State College of Medicine
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Penn State College of Medicine presents its 23rd Annual Mini Medical School, featuring a unique curriculum on the field of medicine and the College’s contributions to research and health care. This free, virtual event is open to everyone from high school students to retired seniors. It will take place on March 1, 8 and 15, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Learn more and register at med.psu.edu/mini-medical-school.
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Penn State Health - Online Zoom Class
to Relieve Stress & Increase Well-Being
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March 21 & March 30, 2022, - Orientation sessions
Penn State Health will host an eight-week online (Zoom) course designed to help relieve stress and increase well-being in everyday life. Participants can choose between two series:
- Monday sessions (6-8:30 p.m.): Orientation March 21; sessions from April 4 to May 23.
- Wednesday sessions (6-8:30 p.m.): Orientation March 30; sessions from April 6 to May 25.
Both series include a retreat from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Learn more about the course at https://med.psu.edu/mbsr.
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Hershey Figure Skating Club
Princess Skate Party
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Saturday, March 26th, 2022, 12:00-1:30 pm
Hear ye, Hear ye! All princesses across the land are invited to enjoy in the magic & fantasy of Hershey Figure Skating Club’s Princess Skate on
This enchanted party will feature learn-to-skate lessons by your favorite princesses and professional ice skaters followed by fun and plenty of photo opportunities! Princess dresses and tiaras are highly encouraged! All ages & skating abilities welcome (gloves & helmets recommended). Skate rental included. Parking is free. Space is limited. Advanced payment and registration are required at http://www.hersheyfigureskating.org
Questions? To learn more information, click this link.
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Hersheypark to Host Hiring Week |
Hersheypark Hiring Week event from March 5 through March 9, 2022. Apply, interview, get hired on the spot for part-time positions, and receive two FREE Hershey Bears tickets to the March 23 game. Applicants are encouraged to RSVP in advance of the event to schedule an in-person or phone interview. Positions are available in food & beverage, rides/attractions, and safety & security departments. For more information, visit HersheyJobs.com. Contact: Kathleen McGraw, 917-334-0861, kmmcgraw@hersheypa.com. |
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Hershey Figure Skating
Easter on Ice
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Saturday, April 9th, 2022, 1:00-2:00 pm
Springtime is an egg-cellent time to learn to ice skate!
The fun will begin with our egg-perienced coaches teaching the basics of ice skating. Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny and our on ice egg hunt! Prince includes ice skating, group skating lesson, skate rental, on-ice egg hunt, visit with the Easter bunny, and much more! For advanced payment and registration go to this link.
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Climate Connection Tip of the Week |
Calling all nature-loving 4th – 6th-grade artists! Pennsylvania American Water is now accepting entries for the “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest. Students who live or attend school in the PA American Water service area are encouraged to submit their artwork. Winners will be featured in the upcoming “Protect Our Watersheds” calendar. Information is posted on the PA American Water website. (Photo below courtesy of Robert Naeye.)
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31st Annual Ben & Tim Day |
Early Registration starts April 1, 2022
31ST ANNUAL BEN & TIM DAY – August 27, 2022
Come Join Our 5K Race, 1-Mile Fun Run, Race, & Virtual Race at the 31st Annual Ben & Tim Day - August 27, 2022. Ben & Tim Day Benefiting the Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell Memorial Scholarship Funds, as well as local charities and organizations that benefit students. For more information about Ben & Tim Day, please visit our website. For more information, click here.
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Derry Township Newsletter
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
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