Derry Township eNews - August 6, 2021 |
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Derry Township Supervisors Meeting |
The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, August 10th 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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DTPD Featured on abc27 for Technology Updates |
Derry Township Police Chief Garth Warner talks about technology improvements to the department that will help the officers better serve the community. Learn more about how they are using body cameras and drone photography.
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Resolution 2020-15 to Aid Local Businesses to Expire |
A Derry Township program designed to help local businesses and restaurants during the pandemic is set to expire in September.
On June 9, 2020, the Derry Township Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2020-15 and associated guidelines that provided relief of certain requirements and special opportunities to businesses as they worked to safely reopen and operate during the Governor’s Covid-19 Disaster Declaration. The Township’s program includes provisions for reserving public parking spaces for curbside pickup, allowing outdoor dining and display areas within private parking areas, and suspending sign enforcement during the term of the program.
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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.
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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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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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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Friday, August 13, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
We are hosting local musicians and artists to entertain the community with family friendly content in our outdoor reading garden.
Registration is not required.
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Tuesday, August 10th - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Reading Garden (r.g.)
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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Extreme Book Nerd Challenge |
August’s Categories:
1. A book recommended by a friend.
2. Has a black cover.
3. A fairytale retelling.
4. Has a conjunction in the title.
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Parks & Recreation Events |
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Snapology Robotics Sampler |
August 9th to August 13th - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages 7-14
Your student will explore the world of robotics as they follow instructions to build various models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. They will use sensors, build and utilize simple machines, explore the utility of gears and axles, and use coding and engineering design to solve practical robotic challenges. Students will be challenged in fun ways that will captivate their interests and grow their technical skills.
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Mining & Building (Minecraft Inspired) |
August 9th to August 13th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Travel to the Nether with Snapology but watch out for those creepers! Come join us as we bring Minecraft® to life using LEGO® bricks. Create your own world, including animals, creepers, and your very own Minecraft® character.
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Joy of Sports is thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Girls Rugby to bring flag-rugby, coupled with a positive core values and life skills curriculum, to Derry Township for girls grades 2 – 8. The first registration option is for a three-hour introductory clinic on August 1st and the second is to register for a 6-week Fall season from Sept. 14 - Oct. 31st consisting of 8 practices and 5 games (against Highspire). Both the clinic and fall season will be held @ Palmdale Park, Hershey. You can learn more about the Hershey programs & register at https://www.joyofsportsfoundation.org/girls-rugby-coming-to-derry-township/
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Ages 18+
Saturdays September 11th – October 16th
$108
This clinic will focus on form, skill games, court positioning, and strategy. Please bring your own tennis racquet. Lessons are taught by Green Net Tennis.
Registration Link:
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Ages 11-14 and 7-10
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Options
September 13th – October 22nd
$90
This program will focus on form, footwork, fun skill games, and strategy helping kids improve their tennis game while having fun and playing a safe sport. Please bring your own tennis racquet. Lessons taught by Green Net Tennis.
Registration Link:
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Community News and Events |
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All Aboard For Trains At The Tracks! |
Saturday, August 7th - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 8th - 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us at the Hershey History Center (40 Northeast Drive) this weekend for a family fun event of interactive model trains featuring the Capital PenNScalers NTRAK, food trucks, kids activities, and live music from by "Still Limber" on Sunday.
Admission includes all exhibits at the Hershey History Center museum, including our newest addition, the historic "Chocolate Town Special", a unique model train layout of a 1920s scene of rural life and downtown Hershey that features three N scale model trains that depict the Lebanon branch of the Reading Railroad.
Admission:
$5.00 Adults
$3.00 Children (aged 4-12)
Children Ages 3 + younger are Free
$15.00 Family
Visitors will have the opportunity to operate interactive model train scenes, sounds, and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt.
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St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave will be celebrating their 47th Annual Festival Aug 12th,13th and 14th. Come and join us for fellowship, fun, games, great homemade food, cash raffles, basket raffle, bingo, plant sale, crafts, jewelry, silent auction that includes an 8 night trip to Sicily, tickets to Germanfest at Silver Birches, Hershey restaurants food tour and a raffle for a signed jersey from Christian Pulisic, Hershey native and professional soccer player. For more information stjoanhershey.org
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Spring Creek Church of the Brethren hosts a Food Truck Friday on August 27, 5 - 8 PM in the church parking lot located at the end of Areba Avenue, Hershey (335 East Areba), rain or shine. There will be live music and games, plus an outdoor family movie to follow at 8 PM! The event is free and open to the public -- just pay as you eat! Purchase from a variety of food trucks: Appetite Satisfaction, Next Level Pizza (gluten free option), Frituras Plus, The Good Life (cash only), Keller BBQ, Cheesy Grill, and Dog Treats. Enjoy food and fun while supporting local businesses. For details: 717-533-7192 or www.facebook.com/SpringCreekCoB. Save-the-date for another Food Truck Friday on September 24. Note: CDC, PA, and local guidelines will be followed at all times by vendors and patrons.
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