The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Derry Township Administration Building

600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033

A copy of the agenda can be found at this link.

Residents are reminded that Waste Management WILL NOT pick up Christmas trees. The Public Works Department will pick up the trees starting January 4, 2022 and continue until January 28, 2022 - WEATHER PERMITTING. The pick up will follow the fall leaf collection schedule. Trees should be placed at CURBSIDE – no pickups will be made in alleys. As an additional option, any resident may dispose of their Christmas tree at the Township Recycling Center, at no cost, during normal operating hours.

Come play the spaceship bridge simulator Today, January 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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 fun and challenging missions. We play for two hours and some change depending on how things go. We have enough computers for two bridges, which is 10 people.

Click this link for more information and to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library. Register online.

Visit our events calendar to register for Read Aloud programs for babies, preschoolers and more! We're also offering virtual read aloud programs that can be viewed live or on demand. Register online.

Strengthen your financial skills and learn new ones. This is a great family activity as well as an opportunity for personal growth. Start the year strong and register on Beanstack. Find the link at www.hersheylibrary.org Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. 

As the opening of the new community center is fast approaching, we are looking forward to offering an exciting array of programs and amenities to members and patrons. Gift Cards and a Membership Special are now available for purchase at our website.

Questions? Check out the FAQs at the link above or Contact us at parkshelpdesk@derrytownship.org / 717-533-7138.

Session #1 January 20^th – February 24^th

Session #2 March 3^rd – April 7^th

For more information and to register, click this link.

The Joy of Sports Foundation is calling on all Derry Township parents to be a part of the State of Play Survey to help create new opportunities for youth to be active. Over 2,200 students have completed the survey however feedback from parents is needed. It only takes 5-10 minutes to complete and will be compiled into a report that will be shared among community members later this year.

Celebrate National Skate Month with Hershey Figure Skating Club! Free ice skating and free learn to skate lessons will be held on Saturday, January 22 at the historic Hersheypark Arena. Choose the 12:00pm or 1:30pm session to attend. This event is free but registration is required at http://www.hersheyfiugreskating.org and skate rental is $2.50

Penn State Health will host an eight-week online course designed to help relieve stress and increase well-being in everyday life. Continuing education credits are available―up to 22.75 for nurses, social workers, psychologists and counselors. The course begins January. 24th.

Penn State Health will also hold free 30-minute mindfulness practice sessions via Zoom. They will take place on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Fridays at 1 p.m.

Learn more about both the course and the practice sessions at https://med.psu.edu/mbsr.