The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

When available, the recording can be accessed by clicking this link.

Waste Management would like to share educational materials about recycling with our residents. They would like to provide resources that make it easy to recycle. This resource will cover everything from what can and cannot be recycled to tips for reducing waste. We hope you find this resource helpful and encourage you to continue making sustainable choices. You can click here for more information. 

Don't miss the opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy an exciting hockey game at the Annual COPS 4 K.O.P.S. charity hockey game! This event is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the GIANT Center in Hershey. The pregame ceremonies will start at 12:45 pm, followed by the game at 1:00 pm. The game will feature two teams of Police Officers and State Troopers from across the State, including the Philadelphia Police Department, the Pittsburgh Police Department, Hershey Bears Alumni, and members of our fallen officers' families. With a minimal admission ticket price, this event is worth attending. Get your tickets now and learn more about this event by clicking here. To learn more about this event, click here.

January 27, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome! While all are welcome, children aged 11 and under must have a responsible person to remain in the library during chess club. For more event details, click here.

January 27, 1:00 pm

Do you enjoy making handmade cards, or would you like to learn? Join Wendy for a drop-in card-making class. Make two seasonal cards with Wendy's guidance as your creative coach! The cost is $10, including all the supplies, envelopes, and a donation to the library. For more event details and to register, click here.

January 27, 2:00 pm

Master mime and Broadway veteran Bill Bowers uses music and pantomime to share stories with audiences of all ages. Join Bill as he shares his silent stories with us! For more event details, click here.

Storytimes are back for another six-week session here at the Hershey Public Library! Sing, laugh, and wiggle with your little ones as they gain the building blocks for strong reading skills!

Click on each session title for more event details

and how to register.

Books and Babies

Mondays, January 29 - March 4, 10:15 am

Storytime for Everyone

Mondays, January 29 - March 4, 11 am

1, 2, Whee

Tuesdays, January 30 - March 5, 10:15 am

Storytime for Everyone

Thursdays, February 1 - March 7, 10:15 am

January 29, 6:30 pm

Join us at Troegs in Hershey for some adult LEGO time. Kids get to play with LEGO; why can't we? We bring the LEGO bricks; you bring yourself and a friend! Please register so we know how many tables we need to reserve. For more event details and to register, click here.

January 30, February 6, 13, and 20 6:00 pm

Learn about Medieval illuminated manuscripts with Ilene Rosenberg. Scholars have sung the praises of such illustrious works as The Book of Kells, The Windmill Psalter, and Les Tres Riches Heures of the Duc de Berry. We will witness those works and others on our journey through Northern Europe to understand the purposes, worldview, and vision that contributed to the achievement of this art form. The class costs $30 per person. For more event details and to register, click here.

The DTCC Aquatics Team is now hiring for Seasonal Summer Lifeguards. Apply now to begin employment from May through September! Lifeguard Training is provided. Click here for more information!

Roses are red, violets are blue, and Derry Township Community Center is here forever and ever, to love and support you! If you are looking for a wonderful gift of love this Valentine's Day for your loved ones, sign up for one of our various memberships today! Click here to sign up for one of our various memberships today!

Try Masters Swimming Month! There's a brand-new team practicing here at the Derry Township Community Center! Anyone with a good attitude is encouraged to join, regardless of competitive experience. There is no additional fee to join a practice; use your DTCC membership or pay the day rate. Check out masters swimming at usms.org and email hersheymasters@gmail.com with questions. See you on deck!

Two additional classes have been added to the Group Ex Schedule. Join Melissa for Pound on Monday evenings and Bo for Spin on Tuesday mornings! More opportunities to reach your fitness goals in 2024! Click January's Group Ex Schedule to view these classes and much more!

Lifestretch is 1:1 personal training that includes hands-on stretching while you learn self-stretching techniques. You will feel limber and relaxed after each session. Please email Jamie McGlaughlin, Fitness Coordinator, for an appointment.

Karate classes begin this week! Sign up now to secure your spot! Visit our site today!

New Pickleball Clinics are open for February! Spots go very quickly, so don’t hesitate to register! To register for these clinics, visit our site today!

Begins February 4^th

Come out and meet the new Basketball trainer, Josiah Peay, during a 1-hour launch day training session! All skill levels are welcome for ages 8-18, as your athlete is put through specific drills to challenge them. Registration for this event is required and can be found here by clicking here.

Begins February 10^th

Magic is back at the Derry Township Community Center! Magic 101 is designed to teach skills and the basics of magic while providing take-home materials to practice in your downtime. Magic 103 is for anyone who took Magic 101 and is designed to teach you how to create your magic show to impress friends and family! Sign up today before it's too late! Visit our site today!

Begins February 15^th

Introducing our first-ever ADULT Nerf® Night! This will also be a Valentine's Day theme, which means that couples are encouraged to sign up! What better way to celebrate love than shooting each other with Nerf® darts?! Sign up today to secure your spot! Visit our site today!

Begins Mid-February

WaterTots is a parent/child class for children ages 9 months to 3 years designed to provide experience and activities to acclimate children to the aquatic environment through songs and games while continuing reinforcement of basic skills, such as

stomach and back positions, kicking, and breath control. The goal of this class is to increase the child's comfort level in the aquatic environment and begin working with an instructor. Parent participation is required. Swim diapers are required. To learn more about these classes, visit our site today!

Begins February 27^th

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 – 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 – 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 – 3:15-4:15 pm

Winter classes are forming now with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher! The classes are a style of Yoga that, on the outside, might seem like play but have a definite purpose. They follow the same sequence as adult Yoga, incorporating traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, creative elements of movement, learning points, visualization, sensory integration, and fun stuff. Each class is tailored for the age group being taught. Props, music, books, and games grab their attention as they practice Yoga. To enroll in these classes, visit our site today!

Soccer Shots Fall Season is open for enrollment. Enroll online by signing up online!

Still trying to decide what to give that special someone for Valentine's Day this year? Share the gift of love to Derry Township Community Center through a gift card. Gift cards are always available. They can be purchased over the phone, by email, by stopping at our front desk, or by signing up online.

See what's happening at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at their Newsletter! If you would like to learn more about the center, you can visit the website.

March 30, 10:00 am

Get ready to hop around Downtown Hershey for our adult egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10 am to 1 pm! Don't let the kids have all the fun this Easter season. Join us for a fun-filled day of searching for hidden eggs and winning EGG-cellent prizes. We'll have a unique location for you to turn in your numbered egg and claim your prize. Please note that only one egg prize per adult can be turned in.

Don't miss out on the fun; click here for more details!

April 20, 8:00 am

Clean communities are happier places to live, work, and visit. That's why the Downtown Hershey Association is excited to announce our upcoming Community Clean-Up Event! We are teaming up with individuals and organizations in our community to make a difference and create a cleaner environment for everyone. If you or your organization want to get involved, we invite you to join us on the event day. Check-in will be at the Chocolate Town Park, located adjacent to the Hershey Fire Department, starting at 7:30 am on April 20, 2024. Together, we can make Derry Township a cleaner and more beautiful place to live! To learn more about the event and get all the details, please click here!

Begins February 5^th

Oil and Acrylic Painting Class

The Hershey Area Art Association has many upcoming classes. Click here to read more details and see how you can participate.

February 8, 10:15 am

The Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC) will hold its monthly meeting on February 8, 2023, at the Hershey Public Library at 701 Cocoa Avenue in Hershey. The meeting will begin at 10:15 am and feature a presentation by Sandy Lockerman on the topic of "Hummingbirds: Jewels of the Air." This event is open to the public and provides an excellent opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures. For more detailed information about the event, please click here.

The Hershey Lions Club is pleased to announce that they have recognized three outstanding individuals on January 16, 2024, for their exceptional service to the community. The recipients of the Hershey Lions Educator, Law Enforcement Officer, and Firefighter of the Year awards are Cindy Mindy of Saint Joan of Arc School, Detective Tom Pavone, and Justin Breen, respectively. The Hershey Lions Club congratulates the recipients and expresses their gratitude for their invaluable service to the community.

Calling all garden enthusiasts! Connect with the Penn State Master Gardeners in Dauphin County for practical horticultural information. Penn State Master Gardeners has two upcoming events this winter, one on January 27th, The Four-Season Garden, A Photographic Tour, and the second, February 17th, The Secrets to Using Groundcovers and Filler Plants. To learn more about upcoming events and how you can learn and build healthy gardens, and landscapes, for you and our community, click here.