Derry Township eNews - October 1, 2021 |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Recording Available |
The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Tuesday, September 28th at 7 p.m. To listen to the recording, please click this link
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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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Please be advised that the pedestrian trail at Bullfrog Valley Pond (from the pedestrian bridge to Wood Road) will be closed beginning Monday, October 4th for pond maintenance. Pedestrians may access the trail from the east side of the park. The work should be completed within the next two weeks.
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Employment Opportunity - Community Service Officer (CSO) |
The Derry Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Community Service Officer positions.
Qualifications:
- Must be a United States citizen and 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid Driver's License. [Out of state applicants must obtain a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License within 60 days of hire.]
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
To read the full listing and to apply, click this link.
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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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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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October 2, 7-9pm
Come join us for our 2nd Piano Nite in the r.g. Local pianists of all ages will be sharing their musical talent in our Reading Garden. Please bring chairs, friends, family, and the love of music. Our first Piano Nite was a huge success. We are excited to hear what's next. See you in the r.g.
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Chocolate Town Book Festival |
Saturday, October 2 - 2pm
CALLING ALL READERS AND WRITERS! Join us outside the library for the afternoon celebrating the written word. Local authors will be on hand ready to talk about writing, talk about their passions and will have their books for sale. This is such great way to foster your love of the written word.
If you are a local author and are interested in reserving your table, contact Aly Tran at atran@derrytownship.org or 717-533-6555 x 3725 Rain date will be October 3 from 2-5pm.
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Card Making Drop-In Class |
September 8, 22 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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Parks & Recreation Events |
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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
S#1 9/14-10/5
S#2 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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Monday, October 11th from 9am-12pm
Get your scare on with Snapology’s Monster Mania! Use LEGO® bricks to create your own monster fighter, build a haunted town, and have a scary good time during this fun program. Come join us if you dare!
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Snapology Animation Studio (Halloween Inspired) |
Monday October 11th from 1-4pm
Create amazing “Halloween Themed” movies with stop motion animation using LEGO ® bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own “Creepy” movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are!
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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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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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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. The following artists will be participating in this tour:
Jill Peckelun: Oil & Acrylic paintings
Barbara James: Sculptural Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Jamie Juliana, Phoenix Pottery Studio: Functional Pottery
Darlene Ferrier: Clay sculpting & Watercolor
Sharon Jenne: Original Still Life and Landscape paintings
Sue Ann Myers: Oil, Watercolor & Porcelain, Wildlife subjects
Laird Morgan, Art on Derry Co-op: Stained & fused glass, jewelry, photography, woodwork, hand-made soaps, and Oil & Acrylic paintings
Archana Sehgal: Oil, Watercolor & Acrylic
Daniel Petruzzi: Oil, Watercolor, Chalk & Mixed Media
James Arthur Davis: Photography
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.
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