Derry Township eNews - August 26, 2022 | | |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Available | |
The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Tuesday, August 23rd at 7:00 pm.
To listen to the recording, please click this link.
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ATTENTION - DTMA Customers |
We have some exciting news to share with our utility billing customers! Over the past few months, we have noted on our invoices that we were converting to a new billing system. The conversion is now complete and will be effective on AUGUST 19, 2022. Click here to access the new system. To learn more, click this link.
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Derry Township & Tree Branches | Derry Township Public Works Department would like to share some important information with residents regarding tree branches and their proper care. To read more information, click this link. | | |
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Derry Township Police & School Safety Tips | Derry Township Police and the Township of Derry would like to remind everyone that schools are back in session and the importance of pedestrian safety. Traffic and pedestrian activity will be increased in and around the schools and on the walking routes to the schools. School Buses will be out, making their pickups and drop-offs at various times during the school days. To read our safety tips, click this link. | | |
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Derry Township invites its residents to bring personal documents that need to be shredded to its Shred-It Event, Saturday, October 15, from 8:00 to 10:45 am at Derry Township Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and
is limited to two bags/boxes per household.
To read our safety tips, click this link. For a full list of what can be recycled in Derry Township, please click on this link.
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State Representative Tom Mehaffie
2022 Veterans Breakfast
| Mark your calendar for my Veterans’ Appreciation Event Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at the Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department. My intention is to again offer an in-person breakfast, depending on COVID-19 case counts. This event is open to active-duty military personnel and veterans. Accommodations can be made for disabled attendees requiring assistance. Residents of the 106th District can RSVP here. Further information will be provided in the months to come.
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Township Events & Services | | |
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars | | |
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Cocoa Pack School Supply Drive | |
Saturday, August 27, 2022, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
USCF Rated Chess Tournament
Format: Open (all ages) and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs each player in his/her quad. Register on Eventbrite.
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Hershey Public Library-
Closed August 29th & 30th
(Pickup Hours Available)
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Monday, August 29, 2022, CLOSED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022, CLOSED
The Hershey Public Library will be closed on Monday, August 29, 2022, and Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
We're under temporary construction and for your safety, we will be closed for two days. No books will be due, and no fines will accrue. Curbside pickup will be available for holds placed online.
The following are curbside pickup hours:
Monday 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Call 717-533-6555 to arrange a pickup time and we will have your holds out to you right away!
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Swing by the library after school for a sweet treat and vote for your fall adventures!
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Parks & Recreation Events | | |
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Derry Township Community Center
LABOR DAY HOURS
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Derry Township Community Center will be open for the following Labor Day Holiday Hours:
The facility will be open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The outdoor pool will be open 12:00 - 4:00 pm
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Derry Township Community Center -
POOL SCHEDULE
| Derry Township Community Center has developed a schedule for the month of September. To view the schedule, click this link. | | |
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Derry Township Community Center
NOW HIRING FULL-TIME LIFEGUARDS!
| The Derry Township Parks and Recreation is looking to hire Full-Time Lifeguards for the new Derry Township Community Center. Lifeguards assist in the maintenance of the swimming pools, monitor and record the pool chemistry, and provide for the overall general health, safety, and enjoyment of the pool patrons. Under the direction of the Aquatics Specialist and Assistant Director, the full-time lifeguard will exercise general and delegated administrative supervision and guidance while overseeing the work performance of part-time/seasonal lifeguards during the summer months. Looking for candidates 18 years of age or older for morning-daytime hours but must remain flexible. Preferred to have a least one (1) year of experience as a lifeguard or in an aquatic role, but willing to train the right candidate. To read the full description and apply, click this link. | | |
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AFTER SCHOOL YOGA with Cindy Lesher
at the Derry Township Community Center!
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Begins Sep 27th After School Yoga for Ages 5-7
Don't miss out on our Fall Yoga! To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!
Cooperative games, theme activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural energy and enthusiasm of the 5, 6, and 7-year-old child.
Click the link below to register.
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AFTER SCHOOL YOGA with Cindy Lesher
at the Derry Township Community Center!
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Begins Sep 27th After School Yoga for Ages 11-13
Don't miss out on our Fall Yoga! To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!
Following the same sequence as adult Yoga, the classes incorporate traditional Yoga poses, flowing sequences, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, meditation techniques, as well as self-reflection.
Click the link below to register.
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Derry Township Community Center
SWIM REGISTRATION!
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Starts Monday, Aug 29th - Mem/Res
Starts Wednesday, Aug 31st - Non-Res
Derry Township Community Center's Swim registrations dates will be opening on the following dates:
Members and Residents: August 29 at 9:00 am
Non-members: August 31 at 9:00 am
Click the link below to register.
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Mommy & Me YOGA with Cindy Lesher
at the Derry Township Community Center!
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Begins Sep 29th
Mommy & Me Yoga w/ Babies 9-24 months
Mommy, daddy, or caregiver with babies 9-24 months are invited to join Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher for some yoga fun. To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!
Click the link below to register.
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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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Market on Chocolate- Downtown Hershey |
Saturdays, June-September, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
We’re extending Market on Chocolate in Downtown Hershey! Market on Chocolate will run every Saturday through September. For more information, click this link.
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Music on Chocolate- Downtown Hershey |
2nd Saturday, June-September, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Join us every 2nd Saturday in Downtown Hershey at the ChocolateTown Square Park in front of the Firehouse for live music with your friends and family, sponsored by The Englewood. After finishing in 2nd place in a nationwide competition on music row in Nashville, Cold Spring Union was told they are “to rock to be country, and too country to be rock.” The band has embraced this as their mantra—making claims to the “alt-country” genre and what they’re calling “Americana Progressive Rock." Beer & wine are available for purchase from The Englewood, Troegs Independent Brewing, The Vineyard at Hershey, and a Late Night Snack Ice Cream Truck. Click this link for more information.
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The Hershey Community Chorus -
Open House
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Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:00 pm
The Hershey Community Chorus, a non-audition community of singers, will host an open house on Monday, Aug. 22, with light refreshments from
6:00-7:00 pm, followed by a trial rehearsal at the Hershey Free Church located at 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown. Registration for membership in the Chorus will be available and new members in all voice parts are welcome (no auditions necessary). Our holiday concert dates are scheduled for Friday December 9 and Sunday December 11. Any questions please email or visit our website for more information.
We look forward to singing with you!
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Spring Creek Church of the Brethren-
Food Truck Friday's
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Friday, August 26, 2022, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Spring Creek Church of the Brethren hosts the final summer Food Truck Friday on August 26, 2022, from 5:00-8:00 PM in the church parking lot located at the end of Areba Avenue, Hershey (335 East Areba), rain or shine. The event is free and open to the public -- just pay as you eat! Purchase from a variety of food trucks including Mac Stack, Wich Way Sandwiches, A Taste of Italy, Shredderz BBQ, Cheesesteak Shuttle, Premium Shaved Ice, Maple Street Barkery with doggie treats, as well as fresh bouquets for sale from Palmyra Greenhouse's flower truck. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Plus come see the Unit 66 Search & Rescue Dog Team from 5:00-8:00 PM and the Party Animalz Petting Zoo from 6:00-7:00 PM. Be sure to stop by our "Food for Thought" table and prayer labyrinth. For event details please call 717-533-7192 or click this link.
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31st Annual Ben & Tim Day
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Saturday, August 27, 2022, 8:45 am
Benefiting the Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell Memorial Scholarship Funds, as well as local charities and organizations that benefit students. The 31 st Annual Ben & Tim Day, scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022, will run its Annual 5k Race, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Virtual Run, this year. For more information, please click this link.
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Saturday, August 27, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Dr. Amaka Nnamani, general pediatrician, residing here in Hershey, PA, is a very passionate breastfeeding advocate, Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator for the PA AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and moderator for the DR. MILK Facebook group-an exclusive online community for female physicians that breastfeed and/or are interested in learning about lactation. Her children’s picture book on breastfeeding will be launching on August 27, 2022, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Hershey History Center, for National Breastfeeding Month/Black Breastfeeding Week. This is a family-friendly free event. Her book is written from the point of view of a six-year-old big sister. She is blessed to have breastfed all three of her children and is still nursing her two-year-old son, who is showing signs of slowing down. For more information, click this link.
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Hope for Ukraine: A Service of Prayer |
Sunday, August 28, 2022, 11:30 am
First United Methodist Church of Hershey invites the public to “Hope for Ukraine: A Service of Prayer”.
The event will take place on August 28 at 11:30 am in the church sanctuary, 64 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey.
First UMC has a long partnership with the non-profit “Raising Hope Ukraine” and its missionaries, Archie and Ruslan Tkachuk. During this Taizé-style prayer service, the Tkachuk’s will speak about continuing ministry during the war in Ukraine and seeing God at work amid the horror. For more information or to donate toward humanitarian relief in Ukraine, visit the site. All are invited to attend this special service.
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Hershey Soccer - Soccer (Rec) |
Starts Sunday, August 29 - November 5th
Hershey’s Recreational Program is based on the belief that the kids and the community come first! Our program is geared for the U05-U12 player who is looking to enjoy the game of soccer while participating in basic skills development, fitness, and team play. Our goal is to help develop them to be the best they can be and reach their potential at their own pace. We want to teach them life skills such as respect for themselves, their teammates, officials and the game of soccer. We provide a paid trainer for every age group to provide an age-based curriculum to the children with the help of volunteer coaches.If you have any questions please contact Demetrios Papadopoulos at opsdirector@hersheysoccer.org or Matt Groff at vprec@hersheysoccer.org. For more information , please click this link.
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Hershey Art Association -
Collage Workshop
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 10:00 am
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 2:00 pm
The Collage Workshop will be held in Hershey sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. No experience is needed and ALL supplies are provided. To register for the class go to click this link.
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Hershey Figure Skating Club |
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Hershey Figure Skating Club is having a Free Open House on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Open to new students ages 2 through adult and parking is free. For more information and to register, click this link.
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Joy of Sports Foundation -
PLAYFIT Youth Sport Program
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Tuesdays & Thursdays,
September 6- December 15, 2022, 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Joy of Sports Foundation with collaborative efforts has developed PLAYFIT, Youth Sport Program for middle school students. It starts Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 6th through December 15th, from 2:45-3:45 pm at Memorial field (adjacent to Hershey High school tennis courts & Derry Township Community Center. They will offer fun activities: Five modified sports games to make them simpler to play - Handball, Netball, Ultimate Football, Ultimate Frisbee, and Soccer. There will be experienced certified personal trainers from Mary's Health & Fitness who will lead the program. The program will address barriers to fun in fitness and sports. For more information, click this link.
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Hershey Area Neighbors &
Newcomers Club (HANNC)
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Thursday, September 8, 2022, 10:15 am
We will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey at 10:15 am on Thursday, September 8th. For almost 40 years, the Club has promoted friendships, increased members' knowledge about the local community, and provided an opportunity for social interactions through a variety of interest groups.
This meeting will be an informational and organizational meeting. Guests are invited to attend.
HANNC meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. For more information, visit their website by clicking this link.
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Hershey Horticulture Society | |
Monday, September 12, 2022, 1:10 pm
The next Hershey Horticulture Society program is 1:00 pm, Monday, Sep 12th at the Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy, 22 Gettysburg Ave., Mt. Gretna, PA. Susan Hostetter will present “Old Mt. Gretna as Seen Through the Camera Lens.” Guests welcome, no registration needed, no charge. See www.hersheyhorticulture.com for details.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Derry Township Community Cats provides trap, neuter, vaccinate and return services for township residents assisting free-roaming cats in our community.
The next clinic is on September 13, 2022. Reservations can be made by leaving a message on the 'cat line' at 717-592-8087. DTCC also helps with low-cost spay/neuter for owned cats in Derry Township. For more details visit us at www.derrytownshipcats.org.
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Hershey Symphony Orchestra
Announces 2022-2023 Season
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Saturday, September 24, 2022, 8:00 pm
Season subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale for the 2022-23 season of The Hershey Symphony Orchestra. The season kicks off Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 8:00 pm. with “Broadway Showstoppers,” featuring vocal selections by Broadway performers Jonathan Shew and Rebecca Robbins. The concert will be conducted by Maestro Greg Woodbridge. For more information and to purchase tickets, become a patron, or advertise please visit our website or click this link for more information.
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Big Band Will at Derry Church | |
Sunday, September 25, 2022, 4:00 pm
The toe-tapping sound of the Big Band era will fill the Sanctuary at 4:00 pm Sunday, September 25 when the 16-member Lebanon Big Swing Band performs at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. The concert is part of the church’s 2022 Arts Alive cultural series. The Lebanon Big Swing Band was organized in 1990 by Edgar Felty, Lee Moyer, and Karl Wolf, Jr. -- members of Local 401-750 of the American Federation of Musicians in Lebanon -- to provide an opportunity for area musicians to present music of the Big Band Era. A free-will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. Face masks for audience members are optional. Visit our website or click on this link for more information.
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October 14-16, 2022
Hershey Area Playhouse presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition, October
14-16, 2022. Music by Richard Rodger, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Tickets are available. For more information, visit our website.
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47 Annual Hershey Hummelstown
Art Studio Tour
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Saturday October 15, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 16, 2022, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Join us to celebrate local artists and their art on October 15th and 16th, 2022! A baker’s dozen of Hershey/Hummelstown artists will open their doors to the public. Visitors will be able to tour the artwork and chat with the artists during this two-day event. Work will be available to take home in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Something for everyone! To learn more about us and our event click this link and our website.
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Hershey Food Bank - Feed The Need | |
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Feed the Need, the food bank’s largest fundraiser, is being held in person this year! We hope you’ll join us as we raise funds to continue serving our clients. This event will be held on Sunday, November 13 from
4:00-7:00 pm at the Hershey Country Club. Along with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, there will also be food tastings provided by other local restaurants. Tickets will be available soon. Check back soon for updated information. Click here for information and follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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