Derry Township eNews - July 9, 2021 |
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Derry Township Supervisors Meeting |
The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, July 13th 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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Concert Traffic Alert - 7/9/21 - Luke Bryan |
To mitigate traffic issues associated with large concert events and their impact on traffic in the village area of Hershey, the "slip ramp," which normally permits northbound traffic from Park Boulevard, traveling from the connection with Ridge Road, will be closed on Friday, July 9th from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. All traffic wishing to gain access to the parking lots for this concert event and future concert events of a certain attendance size will need to use Hersheypark Drive. Persons who still use northbound Park Boulevard are reminded there is a No U-turn restriction at the intersection with Hersheypark Drive. Best access for parking lots will be Hersheypark Drive via PA Routes. 39 & 743, and U.S. Routes 422 & 322. As stated earlier, we will continue to work with our partners at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to monitor the attendance size for future concerts and have this closure in place to ease traffic concerns in the village area of Hershey, especially traffic on Ridge Road from Cocoa Avenue. |
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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.
This planthopper weakens plants by feeding on sap. It excretes a sugary substance called honeydew that promotes the growth of sooty mold and causes a messy nuisance.
An adult spotted lanternfly is approximately 1” long and ½” wide. Nymphs are 1/8” to ½” long and has four stages of development. Fresh egg masses are gray that give the appearance of a mud-like covering. Older egg masses will look dry and crack.
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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Met-Ed will be trimming trees along SR 743 in the area between Homestead Rd and Scout Rd from July 14th through July 16th. Flaggers will be in the area to caution traffic. |
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Director of Library Services |
The Township of Derry is seeking a Director of Library Services for the Hershey Public Library. The Hershey Public Library is an independent library serving a population of over 24,000 in hospitable South Central Pennsylvania. It circulates over 200,000 items annually, and has a collection of 140,000 items. The 2021 operating budget is $1 million. The Library has an award-winning Friends group and a separate Endowment Trust that support the library’s mission.
More information and instructions on how to apply can be found here:
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Register Today for Derry Township's New Emergency Notification System |
Residents may choose one of three simple ways to register:
1. Text your ZIPCODE to 888777 from your mobile phone
2. Go to the Derry Township website at derrytownship.org and sign up via the Nixle link
If you have any difficulties, please contact the Derry Township Police Department at 717-534-2202.
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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.
Check out the schedule to see the vendors and activities at this link.
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Derry Township’s Annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 from 6PM-8PM in the 1st block of West Caracas Avenue. Come join us, meet your neighbors, and help celebrate community unity against crime! We have already heard from some of our past groups who are going to host a table at the event, but there are tables still available. We can always use volunteers as well. Business or Community Groups interested in hosting a table or wanting to volunteer should contact Officer Rebecca Kessler or Sergeant Darren Cotten at 717-534-2202 (extensions 3106 and 3094). You can also email them at rkessler@derrytownship.org or dccotten@derrytownship.org. We are looking forward to seeing some familiar and new faces that we missed so very much with the cancellation last year!
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Monday, July 12 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am.
Join Rita Smith, Children's Librarian, on the library's Facebook page for Stories for Everyone, live each Monday morning with a storytime suitable for families and daycares. The live recording will be available for a week, until the next fun-filled Facebook Live. Registration is not required.
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Read Stampede Walking Group |
Tuesday, July 13 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
The Read Stampede library walking group will meet Aly at the playground at Shank Park. Bring an audio book, music, friends, water bottle and a towel to lay on for post walking stretch. This is a non-competitive, fun, supportive group. Please, only positive vibes.
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Tuesday, July 13 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring colored pencils, markers, crayons, snacks, etc..... and we will have clip boards, adult coloring sheets, and music. Join us as we chill out in the r.g., listen to music, and color. This is a relaxing way to spend time with friends, outside, and decompressing. The coloring Guru says, "become one with the color."
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Wednesday, July 14 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Struggling readers are paired with licensed therapy dogs and their handlers from Caring Hearts Pet Therapy. A selection of suitable reading material is provided for the children to read to the dogs, or you may bring your own! Program will be held in the Reading Garden and is suitable for children in grades K-5. Please register online.
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Friday, July 16 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Budding architects and LEGO fanatics ages 6+ are welcome to join LEGO Club. Please register online, A Zoom link will be provided along with the week's challenge via email prior to the club meeting. Suitable for children age 6 and older.
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Friday, July 16 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Come out to the r.g. and enjoy the talents to local musicians. All performances will be family friendly and showcase the musical gifts of local artists. Bring your own lawn chair, snacks, and maybe a blanket and enjoy music as the sun goes down. While the program says 2 hours it will depend on how many performers we have. See you in the r.g. If you are interested in performing, please email Rita and Aly at programs@hersheylibrary.org.
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Community News and Events |
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Drive-In Movie Night at Shank Park Tonight! |
Friday, July 9th
Bring the whole family to enjoy a great movie in the park, featuring "The NeverEnding Story". Admission is absolutely free and concessions are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets or you may watch and listen from your car. The movies are generously sponsored by the Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation.
(Rain Date is Saturday, July 10th)
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Return of the "Chocolate Town Special" |
The Hershey History Center is opening our newest exhibit, “Return of the Chocolate Town Special” on Saturday, July 10th, with a special event preview night on Friday July 9th starting at 6 p.m.
This 1920s scene of rural life and downtown Hershey features three N scale model trains that depict the Lebanon branch of the Reading Railroad and the significance of this transportation on the vitality and growth of the community. Models of historic Hershey buildings, including the Hershey Chocolate factory, and operating trolley cars, add to the historic scenery.
Visitors will have the opportunity to operate interactive scenes, sounds, and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt.
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Come join the FUN
at Spring Creek Church
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July is a busy month at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren. On July 18th at 10:30, we will host Steven Courtney, local musical artist, for a special concert. All are welcome! We will also have Sweet Dawgs ice cream truck afterwards with sweet treats to purchase.
July 19th- 23rd from 5:45- 8:30 is Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 years old through finished 5th grade. Call the church office at 717-533-7192 to register.
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On Saturday, July 10th at 9 am at the Pollinator Garden on Cocoa Ave. (across from Giant) or July 10th a 10 AM at Palmdate Park Parking lot. Please help the Derry Environmental Action Committee volunteers install spotted lanternfly mitigation netting on the trees that volunteers recently planted along the Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Bike/Ped Trail (across from Giant) and at Palmdate Park.
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Rock of Ages is coming to the Hershey Area Playhouse |
The Hershey Area Playhouse is ready to rock with its first in-person show since the pandemic. Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more, with a rock band appearing on stage throughout the entire production. The show will run July 22, 23, and 24 at 7 pm; July 25 at 2 pm; July 29, 30, and 31 at 7 pm, and August 1 at 2 pm.
Rock of Ages is for mature audiences only and includes adult language, and references to sex, drugs, AND rock and roll! The show will take place in person on the Playhouse stage, and current CDC and local guidelines will be followed. Tickets are $23, and can be purchased at hersheyareaplayhouse.com
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July 12th to July 16th - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 7-14
Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!
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Amusement Park Engineering |
July 12th to July 16th - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 8-14
Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World?
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Yoga for Kids @ Brookside Park |
July 21st – August 11th
Age 2-4 • 5:30pm-6pm
Age 5-7 • 6:15pm-7pm
Age 8-10 • 7:15pm-8pm
Yoga comes to life in these fun and creative classes designed to stimulate your child's growing curiosity.
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The Joy of Sports Foundation presents volleyball instruction and recreation offerings at the Geldar Park sand volleyball courts
Girls & boys ages 8-14 can have an introduction to the game, learn & practice skills, understand the rules, and play games.
Activities take place on Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following days: July 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th.
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Hershey Rotary Fundraiser Event |
The community is invited to the Hershey Rotary Club's fundraising event to benefit the Club’s 2021 community grant program. The event will take place on July 11, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey, 80 Shetland Drive, Hummelstown. Price is $30 for adults and $5 for children. The event is family oriented and open to the public. Admission price includes wine tasting (for ages 21 and over), live music, a food truck, and raffles. RSVP to Tracy Creer at creerm@sbcglobal.net
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Adult Gentle Yoga @ Brookside Park |
July 13th to August 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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.
Drop-In registration is also available!
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The Joy of Sports Foundations presents Girls 'Flag' Rugby for 2nd - 8th grade girls. This introduction to the game will be held at Palmdale Park and will teach the rules and promote leadership development as well as skill/confidence building.
Summer clinics take place on August 1st. The fall program runs from September 14th through October 31st.
For more information and to register, click on this link.
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