We would like the public to be aware that the meeting of the Derry Township Board of Supervisors scheduled on Tuesday, December 20^th at 7:00 pm, has been canceled.

Waste Management informed the Township that the refuse removal costs for Derry Township residents will be increased in the next quarterly invoices. The increase is due to a rise in disposal costs at the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex (SRMC, Harrisburg Incinerator). Below is the 2023 Rate Schedule, effective January 1, 2023

To read in more detail, residents can go to the SRMC website. To read more details regarding the increase, click this link.

The Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center will be closing at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 23^rd & December 30^th, and Closed on Monday, December 26^th, & January 2^nd, 2023, due to the Holiday. The Township would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.

Residents are reminded that Waste Management WILL NOT pick up Christmas trees. The Public

Works Department will pick up the trees starting

January 3, 2023, and continue until January 27, 2023, WEATHER PERMITTING. To view this information in more details, click this link.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the annual operating FY2023 Budget for the following fiscal year prior to December 31, 2022. The Supervisors approved the advertisement of the Proposed FY2023 Budget at its November 15, 2022, Budget Hearing. The budget has been on public display for Twenty (20) days in accordance with Section 3205(b) of the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code. To view the FY2023 Budget highlights, click this link.

Friday, December 16, 2022, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Hershey Public Library for a pop-up book sale before the holidays. Avoid the mall and shop for family, friends, or yourself and browse specially priced puzzles, games, hardback fiction, and some children's items. Items will be individually priced, and payment will be made at the front desk - cash, check or credit. Proceeds benefit library programming.

Saturday, December 17, 2022, 1:00-3:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. While all are welcome, children ages 11 and under must have a responsible person remain in the library during chess club.

Saturday, December 19, 2022, 3:00-5:00 pm

Come and enjoy a movie after school in the Teen Space. 

Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 6:30-8:15 pm

Come in your pajamas ready to be transported to the Jolly Old England! We will be watching A Muppet Christmas Carol. You may bring your own snacks (BYOSnacks). Registration is requested but not required. Register online. 

Christmas Eve:

Saturday, December 24, 2022 - Closed

New Year's Eve:

Saturday, December 31, 2022 - Closed 

Christmas & New Year's Eve - 8:00 am -12:00 pm

Christmas & New Year's Day - Facility CLOSED

The Derry Township Community Center wishes you and yours a safe & joyous season. May you reach your goals and dreams in 2023!

December Pool Hours Check out our

Google Calendars for December pool hours

in the Competition and Leisure pools!

Register opens December 19^th

Parents and kiddos ages 9 months to 3 years,

join us for Watertots! This class is designed

to help your child feel more acquainted with the aquatic environment. We play games, sing songs, and enjoy parent-child time in the water. Registration opens December 19^th, so set a reminder to save your spot! Visit our site today!

Begins January 6^th

Interested in being a lifeguard? We are hosting a lifeguard course from January 6-8. This course covers water safety, saves, CPR, and AED instruction. Knowing how to respond in emergency situations is a priceless skill set. Register to become a lifeguard! To register for this class, visit our site today!

Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 pm

Sundays 2:45-3:30 pm

Join us in the pool for Aqua Power Tuesdays

5:30-6:15 pm and Aqua Tone & Stretch Sundays

2:45-3:30 pm. Enjoy fun music, great community, and the joy that flows from a great workout! Equipment is provided. Members are $5, Residents $10, and

Non-Residents $12.50.

Tuesday, December 20th, 9:30-10:00 am -

COME OUT FOR THE POUND DEMO!

Pound class combines cardio, strength training, and Pilates with drumming to achieve a full-body workout that uses lightly weighted drumsticks! Come channel your inner rockstar with a demo class for this new Group Ex offering that will be coming in 2023! 

Begins Jan 7^th

Come and learn ways to wow your friends and family with The Amazing Magi's Magic Class, right here

at the Derry Township Community Center! Each participant will be given a number of magic tricks by the instructor, as well as learn how to do other effects with everyday household items. Don't wait to register! Spots may just *disappear* before you get your chance! Visit our site today!

Begins Jan 7^th

Strum along with Maria Wilson and sign up for the Kid's Guitar Workshop for Beginners this January! Learn the basics of guitar, including reading charts, learning cords, rhythms, and strumming patterns.

Join in on the fun today and get signed up today!

To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins Monday, January 9^th

Afternoon Session:

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 5:15-6:00 pm

Begins Tuesday, January 10^th

Morning Session:

Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 8:00-8:45 am

Sat. - 10:00-10:45 am

A great "Get in Shape for the New Year" program! Sweat in Sweats is a 6-week transformation challenge is designed to get you fast results. Wear your sweats or lighter clothing.....no need to worry about body image! Personal Trainer, Nate Daugherty, will give you a great workout with the correct form and nutrition coaching to help you achieve your goals. To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins Monday, January 9^th

Only a few spots remain for Beginner Pickleball Classes this winter! Step up your game with this

4-week class that will help you become more consistent with serve/return, moving forward after the return, and keeping shots at the no-volley zone ("kitchen") low. This class will not have spots for long, so don't wait to register! visit our site today!

Begins Tuesday, January 10^th

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 - 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 - 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 - 3:30-4:15 pm

Begins Thursday, January 12^th

Mommy & Me Yoga

Babies 9 to 24 months - 9:30-10:00 am

Ages 2-4 - 10:15-10:45 am

Registration is open now for youth yoga classes starting in January! Next Generation Yoga® with

Cindy Lesher combines traditional Yoga with creative elements, tailoring the delivery to meet and engage children of all ages and developmental stages. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins Jan 17^th

6 Weeks of Wellness - A Virtual Workshop! Learn how to nurture the mind-body relationship, reduce stress, manage weight, eat nutritiously at home and on the go,

create an exercise plan that fits a busy schedule, and improve the career/personal life balance. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins Jan 19^th

Calling all creative kids! Come join Allison Juliana for

a 6-week art class starting in January! You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity to learn how to make

original artwork/illustrations. To register before it's too late, visit our site today.

Join our team! The Derry Township Community Center is currently hiring part-time Facility Attendants,

Aquatic Duty Supervisors, Lifeguards, and a Maintenance Assistant,. To read the full descriptions and apply, click this link.

Give the gift of health and wellness this season with a Derry Township Community Center Gift Card to be used towards memberships, daily fees, and drop-in classes. PURCHASE TODAY!!

Saturday, December 17, 2022, 6:30 pm

It's time for Hershey Figure Skating Club's annual Holiday Show! As always, free admission and free parking at the fabulous GIANT Center! The show starts at 6:30 pm; spectators are free to arrive and depart as needed.

This year, we will be collecting for Toys for Tots so please bring a new toy along and enjoy the area's best figure skating talent under one (GIANT) roof!

Sunday, December 18, 2022, 3:00 pm

First United Methodist Church in Hershey is offering “Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection” on Sunday, December 18, at 3:00 p.m. This will be a worship gathering in the darkness of the winter solstice, especially for those experiencing loss, grief, or other pain amidst the "joy" of Christmas. The service will include a litany with memory stars, candles, reflection, and prayers. All are welcome. For more information, click this link.

Sunday, December 20, 2022, 6:15 pm

"Longest Night" Worship Offers Comfort

Thursday, December 24, 2022, 2:30 pm-8:30 pm

Christmas Eve at Derry Church

Derry Presbyterian Church has many upcoming events. To read more details and see how you can participate, click this link.

Friday, December 23, 2022, 5:30-6:30 pm

Santa and his elves will take a quick break from their Christmas toy-making to visit and ice skate with Hershey Figure Skating Club! After the fun of skating with the elves, tell Santa your last-minute wish list over some warm chocolate chip cookies & hot cocoa! Bring your camera for a special picture with Father Christmas himself! Come join us from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and learn to skate and games with the elves. We'll have a meet and greet with Santa from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information, please visit our website.

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, 2:00-4:00 pm

Derry Presbyterian Church is offering GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close, is being held 2:00-4:00 pm Tuesdays, January 10 – April 5 at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey There is no cost to attend the program, but registration is requested: contact the church office at 717-533-9667. Child care is not available. To learn more about this program, click this link.

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, 5:00-8:00 pm

Join Courtyard of Honor every 3rd Tuesday of the month for FREE coffee, candy, and conversation at the Starbucks at the Hershey Towne Square, 169 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. It's a time to get together to answer questions, learn more about the project and see as residents how we can get involved as a community, and make a positive impact with this project for future generations. For more information, visit our website.