The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, January 23^rd, at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

The agenda will be available on the website.

The Township Administration office and Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024,

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

We want to inform residents of changes in the waste management fees effective from April 1, 2024. As previously communicated, in December 2023, we informed residents that the refuse removal costs would increase effective January 1, 2024. However, the SRMC (Harrisburg Incinerator) did not finalize their 2024 pricing in time, so the increase was not incorporated into the first quarter billing. This increase will be reflected in future billing. Additionally, due to the approved contract agreement with Waste Management (WM) for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials at curbside, residents will see an additional increase in their WM monthly fees starting from April 1, 2024. You can click here for more information. 

We are excited to announce that the Annual COPS 4 K.O.P.S. charity hockey game is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the GIANT Center in Hershey. This event is worth attending as it supports a great cause and has a minimal admission ticket price. The pregame ceremonies will begin at 12:45 pm, followed by the hockey game at 1:00 pm. The game will feature two teams of Police Officers and State Troopers from across the State: Philadelphia Police Department, Pittsburgh Police Department, Hershey Bears Alumni, and members of our fallen officers' families. To learn more about this event, click here.

Notice of Hearing. The Board of Supervisors has announced that it will conduct four separate public hearings on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The first hearing begins at 6:00 pm (Conditional Use Application No. 2023-03), the second at 6:30 pm (Conditional Use Application No. 2023-02), and the third and fourth hearings, which are the final hearings for the evening, for liquor transfer requests for Zip Zap, 638 W. Chocolate Avenue, and Bollywood Bar & Grille, 597 E. Main Street, at 7:00 and 7:05 pm. All hearings will be conducted at the Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. The Board invites everyone interested to attend.

The Township of Derry plans to apply for twenty free trees through the Tree Pennsylvania 2024 Spring Bareroot tree planting program.  The Township would like to make these free trees available to homeowners in Derry Township for planting along the streets within the public right-of-way. If you are a homeowner in Derry Township and would like a free tree planted along the street at your house, please contact Marisa Weldon, Public Works Department, at 717-533-2057, option 4. Please call on or before January 24th, 2024. Click here for more detailed information.

Keystone Collections Group would like to remind those residents who still need to pay their 2023 per capita/occupation tax bill that the tax is due on or before December 31. Pay online using the invoice number from your bill. To save time, choose e-pay by clicking here.

January 13, 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 13, 2:00 pm

Teresa Peschel watched over 201 adaptations of Agatha Christie's mysteries, so you didn't have to! There are good Agatha adaptations, bad Agatha adaptations, weird Agatha adaptations, and one so bad that no family should see it. Teresa has seen them all! Teresa will focus on Agatha's most famous detectives in her program: Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Both saw more than their fair share of changes that will be illustrated with film clips of their appearances. For more event details and to register, click here.

January 13, 2:00 pm

Welcome to an awe-inspiring hour! Robert Naeye presents a whirlwind tour of our amazing solar system. He will explain how and when it formed, where it is located within the much larger Milky Way Galaxy, and which places offer the best prospects for finding extraterrestrial life. For more event details and to register, click here.

January 17, 6:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. Bring your current project. Build a community and have fun. Appropriate for ages 12 and older. For more event details, click here.

January 20, 2:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Hershey Public Library for a film series celebrating The Power of Stories. This month's selection is Wonder (PG). For more event details including upcoming dates, click here.

The Hershey Public Library sometimes closes in case of inclement weather.

There are several different ways to check if we are open:

1.  Call the library at 717-533-6555; we will place the information on our voicemail recording if we will be closed.
2. Our website includes announcements about weather delays or closings.
3. Check our Facebook page for updates. We pin announcements about closures to the top of the page.
4. We post information on the "Closing and Delays" pages for ABC27 and WGAL8.

Don't forget to stock up on books and movies before a storm! Stay warm this winter!

The New Year allows us to reflect on our lives and gives us a period of change and rejuvenation. So, dig deep within and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. Create those new beginnings, have that fresh start, enroll in that class/program you've wanted to try, or hit the gym to gain that self-image you've been dreaming about. DTCC is here to assist you in achieving whatever your goals may bring you this year! Click here to sign up for one of our various memberships today!

January is Try Masters Swimming Month, and we have 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 January! Spots go very quickly, so don’t hesitate to register! To register for these clinics, visit our site today!

Begins January 13^th

Improve your guitar skills with this 2-hour Adult Guitar Workshop for Beginners! You'll leave the class feeling more confident while having some fun. To enroll in this beginner workshop, visit our site today!

Begins January 15^th

Intimidated by the weight room? Barbell Basics - Women Only, you will learn to train with confidence. Becky will show you the correct form for strength training exercises and help you get started on a stronger, healthier self! To enroll in this fantastic class, visit our site today!

Begins January 17^th

January Nerf^® Night is now up and taking registrations! Sign up quickly because spots go quickly! Visit our site today!

Begins January 17^th

After School Zen Den, with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher, will help kids ages 11-15 slow down and discover peacefulness through practicing mindfulness in a lighthearted environment. Register for 1 class or the entire 4-class series; visit our site today!

Begins January 18^th

The kids' art classes are back! Join Allison Juliana for Art Exploration this January for 4-weeks of art fun at the Derry Township Community Center! Enroll early to make sure you secure your spot! To enroll in one of these classes, click here!

Begins January 21^st

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 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!

Start the New Year by crushin' your fitness, recreation, or aquatic goals for yourself, your family, or your friend(s) with a Derry Township Community Center gift card! You should never crush your goals alone! Gift cards are available at all times. 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.

April 8, 10:00 am

Get ready to hop around Downtown Hershey for our adult egg hunt on Saturday, April 8th, 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 special 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!

January 11, 10:15 am

Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC) will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, at 10:15 am on Thursday, January 11. Our Speaker will be Susan Plant, who served with the Peace Corps in the Sedhiou region of Senegal in West Africa. Susan will tell us how she became involved in the Peace Corps, delving into the intense language and cultural training she had to complete to serve the local communities of Senegal successfully. HANNC meets from September to April on the second Thursday of the month. Guests are invited to attend. For more information, visit their website.

January 15, 4:30 pm

The Hershey Hawks Baseball Club will run a baseball clinic for all children ages 4-8 on Monday, January 15, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at In The Net. This clinic is designed to help kids develop baseball skills while having lots of fun! Click here for more details.

Begins January 18^th

Water Media Painting

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.

January 22, 6:00 pm

Do you like to sing? Join us! The Hershey Community Chorus, a non-audition community of singers, is looking for new members and will host an open house on Monday, January 22, with light refreshments from 6:00–7:00 pm, followed by a trial rehearsal from 7:00–9:00 pm, at the Hershey Free Church located at 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown. Registration for membership in the Chorus will be available, and new members in all voice parts are welcome (no auditions necessary). Our spring concert dates are scheduled for May and will include selections from Broadway. If you have any questions, please visit our website.

We look forward to singing with you!