Derry Township eNews - October 8, 2021 |
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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, October 12th 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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ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT |
An assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will begin to examine all aspects of the Derry Township Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations...
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UPDATE POLLING LOCATION FOR NOVEMBER 2nd ELECTION FOR PRECINCT #3 |
The location for the 3rd Precinct is moving from First United Church of Hershey, 64 W Chocolate Ave, to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department – Training room at 21 W Caracas Ave. |
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2021 Leaf Collection Schedule |
As summer draws to an end, the Public Works Department is preparing for the annual leaf collection. Leaf collection is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 4, 2021 through Friday, December 3, 2021.
We ask that residents observe the following guidelines when placing leaves at the curb:
- No leaf collection will be made in alleys.
- Do not place any foreign materials, such as rocks, toys, boards, tree trimmings, garden waste, flower stalks, etc. in leaves to be collected. If any such items are present, the leaf pile will not be collected. Foreign material in leaf piles can cause injuries to the workers and can damage the equipment.
- Grass clippings will not be collected. Grass clippings can be taken to the Recycling Center during operating hours.
The Public Works Department will make every effort to adhere to the schedule shown below. The Department is dealing with staffing shortages that may create some challenges. Inclement weather and the quantity of leaves will also determine whether it is possible for the Public Works Department to stay on scheduled. We are asking for your cooperation during this challenging season ahead.
Please trim trees to a height of 12 feet above the cart way to allow clearance for leaf trucks. Place basketball nets so they do not extend beyond the curb to avoid contact with the leaf picking equipment.
As a final note, we would like to remind all residents that children playing in leaves on the street and cars parked on leaves constitute extremely dangerous conditions.
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Township Shred-It Event for October 16 |
Derry Township invites its residents to bring personal documents that need to be shredded to its Shred-It Event, Saturday, October 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Derry Township Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and is limited to two bags/boxes per household.
Only sensitive documents that require shredding, including papers that contain personal information such as full social security numbers or credit card numbers, should be brought to the Shred-It event. Derry Township offers this service for residents to shred personal documents a few times a year.
Magazines, junk mail, telephone books, cardboard and glossy paper may be recycled by dropping them off at the Derry Township Recycling Center. You also may place newspapers and cardboard in your Waste Management Recycling Bin.
For a full list of what can be recycled in Derry Township, please visit our website.
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Did Someone Say Choctoberfest? |
What's not to love about chocolate, October, and festivals? The 7th annual Choctoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in ChocolateTown Square Park, located on the corner of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues in Downtown Hershey. This family-friendly fall festival features great live music, local craft beer, chocolate, and delicious food from downtown restaurants, and offers an array of family and children’s activities. Choctoberfest is free and open to the public, with food and beverages available for purchase.
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HATS Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts |
The latest round of the HATS Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Program is here. We appreciate the help we’ve gotten for this effort over the years. Last fall and this spring were some of our best rounds of counting yet!
The SPRING 2021 HATS Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts will take place during the following dates and times:
- Sunday, October 10, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 12, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 13, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Thursday, October 14, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Saturday, October 16, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The counts are being done as part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation project. For more information on NBPD in general, click here.
To perform the counts:
- Print out the counting form (click here to download form) and bring other necessary items (pen/pencil, timer, etc).
- Arrive at your designated location approximately 15 minutes before you are to begin counting.
- Find a spot from which you can best view the entire intersection.
- Count and record cyclists, pedestrians, and “others” (skateboarders, rollerbladers) as they enter the intersection on the form in 15 minute increments.
- When finished, simply scan or photograph the completed count form and email it to HATSBikePedCounts@gmail.com.
To view training slides on how to conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts, click here.
Anyone interested in signing up should visit our SignUpGenius page by clicking here.
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Fridays, 2-3 pm
Please join Peter Gawron in the Reading Garden to listen or to join in as he plays some musical doodles. If the weather isn't good, he will be inside.
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ZOOM: FRIENDS: AM Radio Memories with Joey Loen |
October 23 at 2pm
Keeping with the tradition of the “History of the Blues in America” Joey takes an in-depth yet lighthearted look at the songs that came out of our AM radios during the golden age of rock and roll. Unforgettable songs recorded by prolific hit makers, Joey will add fun facts, musical insights and personal stories about the music that gave us so many “AM Radio Memories.”
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Zoom: FRIENDS: Art of Coziness with Vanessa Young, Founder of Thirsty Radish |
November 13 at 2pm
Embrace the season in a uniquely cozy way with practical tips to support comfort and happiness at home. We will explore cooking ideas, home décor approaches, and lifestyle strategies that create a warm, joy-filled environment filled with simple pleasures. This class is grounded in cultural approaches to coziness that apply to all of our lives, particularly as we seek new ways to enjoy time at home and celebrate togetherness.
Vanessa Young is a cooking instructor, writer, and educator known for her artful approach to food and wellness topics and her focus on seasonal meals. As the founder of Thirsty Radish (www.thirstyradish.com), she shares recipes and inspires a creative approach to life in and out of the kitchen.
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November 15 at 6:30pm
Join us in the library for a talk with Christopher McDougall. Mr. McDougall was kind enough to reschedule his Pre-COVID list and will be sharing his thoughts and stories from Running with Sherman, which was released in October of 2019.
When Christopher McDougall agreed to take in a donkey from an animal hoarder, he thought it would be no harder than the rest of the adjustments he and his family had made after moving from Philadelphia to the heart of Pennsylvania Amish country. But when Sherman arrived, he was so sick he could barely move. Chris decided to undertake a radical rehabilitation program designed not only to heal Sherman's body but his mind as well. The best way to soothe a donkey is to give it a job, so Christopher decided to teach Sherman to run. He'd heard about burro racing--a unique type of race where humans and donkeys run together in a call-back to mining days--and decided he and Sherman would enter the World Championship in Colorado.
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Black Holes Demystified with Robert Naeye |
November 17th at 6:30pm in the library
Black holes are a staple of science fiction movies and TV shows. And they occasionally even make headline news. But what exactly are black holes? How do they work? How do they form? How do astronomers know they exist? What would happen if you fell into a black hole? And are we in any danger of a black hole roaming through our solar system and gobbling up Earth?
Join Derry Township resident Robert Naeye, a former NASA employee and editor in chief of Sky & Telescope magazine, as he explains in clear language the fascinating science of black holes.
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Card Making Drop-In Class |
October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15
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. 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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Art of Non-Fiction with Laura English |
Join us as we explore the exciting genre of creative nonfiction. In this class you can choose to write 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
- Wednesdays at 6 pm to 7:30 pm
- October 6 through November 10 (Consecutive Wednesdays)
- This course will be taught in the library’s Hershey Room.
- $65 for six weeks
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Come play the spaceship bridge simulator on Friday, October 22, 5-7pm.
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 combat missions. If it sounds like Star Trek, you wouldn't be wrong, but we can't call it Star Trek. But it's like Star Trek. We play for two hours and some change depending on how things go. We have enough computers for two bridges, which is 10 people.
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Parks & Recreation Events |
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COMPLETE THIS SURVEY TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR 1 OF 10 $25 AMAZON GIFT CARDS |
Did you know?
- Less than 10% of children move enough to receive the health benefits of physical activity.
- More than 70% of children over 13 years of age will drop out of youth sport.
- Without regular physical activity, children are at higher risk of disease and obesity as adults.
Better Together Derry Township is asking for your help to:
- Better understand what opportunities are available to serve the physical activity needs of youth through sports and recreation in Derry Township.
- Chart a path forward for how we can work together to grow access to, and sustain participation in, quality sport and recreation opportunities for all Derry Township youth.
We hope to hear from parents and their children in 3rd to 12th grade who are and are not physically active, so that we can learn how to provide programs that fill the needs of ALL children in our community.
If you would like to provide anonymous feedback to help us with our mission, please use this link. |
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Free Demo Class of Mommy & Me Yoga |
Thursday 10/28 • 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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Gentle Yoga at Brookside Park |
Tuesday's 6-7PM • 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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Thursday's 9:30-10AM • 11/4-12/23
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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Wednesday, October 13th at 7pm
The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Friends of Derry Township Parks and Recreation and the Hershey Federal Credit Union will be sponsoring the 73rd Annual Halloween Parade through the streets of Hershey. A special thank you to the Hershey Company for donating candy to distribute along the parade route.
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Drive-In Movie at Shank Park |
Saturday October 23, 2021 @ 7pm
Join us for an evening of fun out at Shank Park for a Drive-In Movie, featuring “Casper” (1995 film). Participants will be parked in the grassy area at Shank Park, so they can safely enjoy a movie from their vehicle or you may also bring lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is absolutely free!
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Wednesday, November 24th
In this workshop, children will build and test LEGO® “Mayflower” in real water to see which ships are seaworthy! Will yours float or sink? How many “pilgrims” can it hold? We will also build a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float, play games, and create other fun with engineering design challenges.
For more information and to register, click this link.
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Community News and Events |
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First United Methodist Church of Hershey is holding a “Pop-Up Community Drive” event on October 9 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the church parking lot, rear of 64 W. Chocolate Ave. The drive is benefiting Hershey Food Bank (non-perishable food items) and Love INC of Greater Hershey (personal care and household items). Volunteers will be on hand to receive drive-through donations via the alley. More information on specific items being collected may be found on the church web site under “Events”. https://www.firstumchershey.org/event/3409823-2021-10-09-pop-up-community-drive/
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Custom Pumpkins @ Shoppe on Chocolate |
Mark your calendars! October 9th from 10-8 all proceeds from custom pumpkins will go to Hershey @cocoapacks
Pumpkins are here (map) now and we can customize for you anytime now until then and also available for customization that day. Feel free to bring your own pumpkin and let’s support this amazing local organization. If you have any questions, please message us! |
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Recital Offers First Opportunity to Hear Derry Church’s Restored Aeolian-Skinner Organ |
After more than a year of restoration, the 1950 Aeolian-Skinner Op. 1132 built for the Redeemer Church in New Haven, Connecticut has found new life in the Sanctuary at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. The public is invited to attend the inaugural organ recital presented by Grant Wareham, Director of Music Ministry and Organist, at 4 pm Sunday, October 10 in the sanctuary. Face masks are required.
The organ recital will also be live streamed on the Derry Church website, derrypres.org, and on the church’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
For more information, call the church office at 717-533-9667 or visit derrypres.org.
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Local Diversity Group Present The Latino/Hispanic Presence in Central PA |
The public is invited to attend the next Hershey Area All Things Diversity virtual event on Thursday, October 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., to learn about the Latino/Hispanic Presence in Central PA. The free educational presentation wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month.
The speaker, Dr. Hector Ortiz, will talk about the basics in understanding culture, diversity, and differences, and the framework of intercultural communication. This presentation will define who is a Latino, a Hispanic, or a LatinX, similarities and differences in the Latino Hispanic community, as well as how culture, language, and traditions interact with the different generations of Latino/Hispanics/LatinX.
Hershey Area All Things Diversity is a free series of programs to create awareness, and promote acceptance and inclusion in our community. It is coordinated by Derry Township, The Hershey Story Museum, Derry Township School District, Milton Hershey School, The Hershey Company, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, and Hershey Trust Company.
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"Let's Roll" Memorial Motorcycle Ride |
What: The "Let's Roll" 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
When: Saturday, October 16 leaving at 11am
Where: 187 E Hershey Park Dr, Hershey - - The Ride starts and ends at the police Academy (across from Tanger Outlets)
Who: Welcome to any motorcyclists!
How: Call the Museum at 717.534.0565 to register or download a form online - www.psp-hemc.org
Day of ride registration is okay!
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Will Curry Plays Broadway |
The Playhouse is proud to present Will Curry Plays Broadway: A Cabaret Experience, featuring the musical talents of Will Curry, violinist and musical director. The performance will be held at the Playhouse on Saturday, October 16 at 7 pm.
Renowned Broadway musician and Hershey native, Curry will be performing in a unique cabaret experience. Featuring some of Broadway’s greatest hits, Curry serenades with his violin while giving a glimpse behind the curtain, revealing tales and mishaps of his years of experience on Broadway and beyond.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. To purchase tickets for Will Curry Plays Broadway, visit hersheyareaplayhouse.com. |
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3rd Annual Hershey Hummelstown Art Studio Tour |
On October 16th and 17th, ten Hershey Hummelstown Artists will be opening their art studios for the public to visit. Visitors will be able to tour the studios, watch technique demonstrations and purchase artwork during this two day event.
All studios will be open Saturday, October 16th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, October 17th from Noon to 5pm. Light refreshments may be served at each location as well as a drawing for a designated piece of art. For additional information on the participating artists, studio locations, and to download a color brochure with a map for the tour, visit us on Facebook at Hershey Hummelstown Art Studio Tour.
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Love INC of Greater Hershey is hosting the second annual online Loving Our Community Auction October 20 through 24. Homemade delicacies, local artists’ creations, themed baskets, local business offerings, gift cards, and more will be available for bid to support the ministries of Love INC right here in the local community. Sponsorships and item donations are needed. For more information, please visit the website at loveincgreaterhershey.org/AuctionInfo or call 717-835-0101.
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Hershey Community Chorus Fundraiser |
The Hershey Community Chorus will sponsor a Takeout Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, October 21st from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Mohler Center, 25 Hope Drive, Hershey , PA. $10.00 per meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and roll. Desserts for a donation will be available.
Pre-orders are required to guarantee a dinner. To pre-order call Vickie Miller 717-534-3712 or Jackie Ball 717-938-3857 by Oct. 17th.
Thank you for supporting us! Check us out on Facebook.
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Hershey Area Playhouse to present Disney’s The Lion King Jr. |
The Hershey Area Playhouse is set to deliver a roarin’ good time, featuring the talents of students in grades 4 to 12. Based on Disney’s blockbuster film and Broadway musical, Disney’s The Lion King Jr. centers around lion Simba and his coming of age among a zoo of unforgettable characters from the African Savannah to the Jungle and back. The show will run October 22 to 24.
Disney’s Lion King Jr features a cast of 19, some of whom are active participants in our Theatre Academy program, which offers programming and classes for students throughout the year.
The show is possible thanks to a generous grant from The Hershey Company, a steadfast supporter of the Theatre Academy program.
The show will take place in person on the Playhouse stage, and masks are required inside the Playhouse. Show times include: Friday, October 22 at 7 pm; Saturday, October 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm; and Sunday, October 24 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for all ages, and can be purchased at hap.booktix.com.
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Happy Days are Here Again! |
On Saturday, November 13th, Donny Most, lovable “Ralph Malph” from the beloved and timeless series “Happy Days” brings songs and stories to the Hershey Theatre. Donny brings an entire memory book of the “Good ol’ Days” as well as a tribute to his musical heroes, the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr. and Bobby Darin. Come reminisce about yesteryear with Donny, special guests, and the Hershey Symphony "Hollywood" Orchestra and Big Band playing the American song book and the music of Happy Days. Tickets are only $20-$29 and available now at https://hersheysymphony.org/.../happy-days-are-here-again/
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