Derry Township eNews - August 5, 2022 |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
The public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th has been canceled. The public is invited to attend the next Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, August 23rd at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.
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Veterans Breakfast with Representative Mehaffie |
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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DTMA - Construction Update |
Beginning Monday, August 8, 2022, a storm sewer line on Nottingham Drive near Knoll Drive will be repaired. Construction activities are expected to take 7 to 10 days. Traffic will be constricted to one lane of travel during construction and may require Nottingham Drive to be closed at this location at certain times during construction. DTMA apologizes for any inconvenience to the community while these needed repairs are completed. |
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Township Events & Services |
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Friends of the Hershey Public Library
Annual Book Sale
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Come stock your shelves and support the library's Friends at the same time!
Friday, August 5, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Preview night for Friends members only! Become a Friend online or by stopping into the library)
Saturday, August 6, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 7, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Monday, August 8, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Buy 3 for the Price of 1)
Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
($5 for a bag or box of books)
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stop by anytime between 10am and 2pm to see a 1955 Chevrolet bookmobile courtesy of the Antique Automobile Club of American Library and Museum!
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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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Parks & Recreation Events |
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Clifford, The Big Red Dog
Shank Park - Movie in the Park!
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Friday, August 5, 2022, starts at dusk
(Rain date August 6th)
Derry Township Parks & Recreation is showing their last movie this summer for Movies at Shank Park! On Friday, August 5th, we will be showing, "Clifford, The Big Red Dog". The movie is FREE to the community. The movie starts at dusk! Concessions are available for purchase. Bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the movie, you can even listen in your car! The movies are generously sponsored by the Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation. For more information, please visit www.usatheatres.com.
*Rain Date - Saturday, August 6th.*
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Derry Township Community Center
NOW HIRING!
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The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for Adult lifeguards (ages 18+) to work morning and daytime hours at the Derry Township Community Center. Training will be provided at no cost, with pay starting at $14.25/hr. To read the full description and to apply, click this link. |
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Check Out our Aqua Classes! |
Starting August 8th,
Fluid Motion at 8:45-9:15 am
AquaFit at 9:30-10:15 am
Fluid Motion is a low-impact class that will focus on walking with the water’s natural resistance and stretching for participants looking to transition into aquatic exercise or an alternative to their high-impact exercise routine.
AquaFit is a shallow water aquatic exercise class that consists of a warm-up and warm-down encompassing an energetic cardio fitness workout using aqua resistance and music to keep participants moving.
Click this link for more information. Drop-in fees apply.
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Starting August 10th,
A new session of Watertots class is available!
WaterTots is a parent/child class for children ages 9 months to 3 years designed to provide experience and activities to acclimate children to the aquatic environment through songs and games while continuing reinforcement of basic skills, such as stomach and back positions, kicking, and breath control. Click this link for more information.
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Monday 10:00 am - Zumba
Zumba your way to fitness with a fun, energetic workout on Mondays at 10 am!
Zumba is an exercise class that feels more like a party! Low-intensity and high-intensity moves are combined for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information and for our schedule click here!
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Tuesday 5:45 am - Core & More
Core & More fitness for yourself on
Tuesdays at 5:45 am!
Core & More allows you to walk taller, feel stronger and enjoy the beats! Wake up and focus on core strength, muscle balance, and a full body stretch to decrease muscle tension and gain flexibility. Great for all ages, athletes, and anyone looking to enhance their game! Click this link for more Group Exercise class information and for our schedule click here!
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Wednesday's & Friday's 9:00 am - Pump & Tone
Pump & Tone is NOW 2 days per week: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 am. A great way to get in shape!
Pump & Tone aims to improve daily living skills through better strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. The class promotes progressive resistance where your training load is increased as your muscles become stronger. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information and for our schedule click here!
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Thursday 9:00 am - Dance Energy,
Starting July 21st
Let's dance together with Dance Energy - Thursday's 9:00 am
Dance Energy is a special, curated dance class full of fun, high-energy moves. Expect a mix of cardio, dance combinations, and cool-downs. You will gain strength, rhythm, and some pretty cool dance moves with our instructor, Em, Founder of Em Studios, a brand-new hip-hop-based dance studio near downtown Hershey.
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Thursday 10:00 am & 6:00 pm
We would like to introduce Lindsay Helt. Lindsay will be teaching the Power Yoga and Vin-to-Yin Yoga classes on Thursdays. Join Lindsay for some Yoga - Thursdays!
Power Yoga Power Yoga is a faster-paced, Vinyasa Flow style of yoga designed to energize and build endurance while strengthening, lengthening, and toning muscles. Emphasis will be placed on linking breath with movement while taking time to feel everything from exhaustion to bliss. Modifications will be offered for poses to suit participants of all levels.
Vin-to-Yin Yoga
This class is an excellent mixture of both effort and ease. 30 minutes of powerful Vinyasa Flow followed by 30 minutes of passive poses held for longer periods of time, targeting the deeper tissues of the body. Suitable for all levels.
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Thursday 5:00 pm - LaBlast
Join Us for LaBlast - Thursday's 5:00 pm
LaBlast® is a dance fitness program based on all the ballroom dances you see on Dancing with the Stars which was created by Emmy-nominated choreographer & DWTS pro, Louis van Amstel. It is partner-free, includes all components of fitness, and uses music from every era & genre. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information and for our schedule click here!
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Check out some of the NEW OFFERINGS
at the Derry Township Community Center!
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Begins Aug 26th
Don't miss out on our Beginner Guitar Workshop!
Beginner Guitar Workshop (Age 5+) you'll learn a variety of techniques, chords, how to read charts, tabs, rhythms, and strum patterns, and how to apply the concepts to rock, country, & blues.
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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Hershey Horticulture Society |
Monday, August 8, 2022, 1:00 pm
At the Hershey Horticulture Society program in August, Donna Wierzbowski from the Manada Conservancy will present “How I Made the Conversion to Native Plants” at the Brownstone Lodge, Hershey. The free event is open to the public. See www.hersheyhorticulture.com for details.
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Derry Township Community Cats |
Tuesday, August 9, 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 August 9. 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. We are also seeking
volunteers to help with taking care of cats before and after clinics and with trapping free-roaming cats in our community. For clinic care, we have two shifts per day (morning and evening) to feed, provide water, and scoop litter boxes. For trapping, we will provide training to volunteers to learn trapping procedures. Please call 717-592-8087 for more information and to volunteer.
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The Hershey Community Chorus - Open House |
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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Derry Church Sets Blessing of Animals Service |
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7:00 pm
Derry Presbyterian Church will offer its 15th annual worship service that includes a blessing of animals. This informal service will take place on the church’s front lawn at the corner of Mansion and East Derry Roads, Hershey, weather permitting. For more information, click this link.
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PA State Police Museum
20th Annual Four Person Scramble
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Thursday, August 25, 2022, 8:45 am
PA State Police Museum 20th Annual Four Person Scramble Thursday, August 25, 2022, Shotgun starts at 8:45 am, Manada Golf Club, Grantville. The cost is $75 per golfer ($300 per foursome). Cost includes golf outing/green fees, cart & range balls, and continental breakfast & catered lunch. Single golfers or pairs will be combined with others. Please contact the Museum at 717-534-0565 or psphemc@gmail.com to register or download the form from our website. This tournament is being held in memory of Retired PSP Major Matthew Hunt and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “Troopers helping Troopers” foundation.
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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 is excited to continue to host Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday of the month on 8/26 from 5 - 8 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! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Plus, on July 22, there will be Bounce Houses! Be sure to stop by our "Food for Thought" table and prayer labyrinth. For event details: 717-533-7192 or click this link.
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31st Annual Ben & Tim Day |
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 31st 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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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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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 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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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 Christian Academy - NOW ENROLLING! |
Hershey Christian academy is still enrolling for the upcoming school year! For inquiries and school tours please email this link. |
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Dauphin Area Technical School |
Dauphin County Technical School/Adult Continuing Education is offering to help people learn new skills to find jobs and support our community businesses with skilled workers. For more information, please contact or email Stephanie Hanford, at 717-652-3170, et. 7437, or email her at shanford@dcts.org. For detailed information, click this information. |
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Derry Township Newsletter
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
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