Derry Township eNews - November 22, 2024 | |
Board of Supervisor Meeting
The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 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. Click on the website.
| |
NOTICE: Board of Supervisor December Meeting(s)
The Derry Township Board of Supervisors has canceled the regular meetings scheduled for December 3 and 17, 2024. A single meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033. The public is invited, and the agenda will be posted on the township website.
| |
|
Happy Thanksgiving
The Township of Derry extends heartfelt wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our residents! As we gather to celebrate, we hope this holiday brings you peace, joy, and a renewed sense of gratitude. We are deeply thankful for your continued support and the sense of community we share together. In observance of Thanksgiving, the Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th. We encourage you to plan accordingly and wish you and your loved ones a safe and festive holiday.
| |
Notice to Derry Township Residents
Derry Township invites residents to apply for various board positions. The following open positions include Downtown Core Design Board, Park & Recreation Advisory Board, Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Shade Tree Commission, Board of Library Directors, Zoning Hearing Board, and Planning Commission. Submit a letter of interest and resumé by December 6, 2024, to 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, or email Christopher Christman. Appointments will be made at the January 6, 2025, Reorganization Meeting. Visit the link for more detailed information.
| |
Township Leaf Collection Schedule
Check out the 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule on our Township website for all the details. Stay informed on pickup dates and guidelines to ensure a smooth collection process. Click the link to access the schedule directly.
| |
Single Stream Recycling Guidelines
Waste Management (WM) allows you to place all your recyclables in one container for collection. No sorting is necessary. Recycling items are plastic and glass bottles/containers, aluminum, tin or steel cans, paper products,
and cardboard. Click this link to view single-stream recycling guidelines.
| |
Public Works - Removal of Recreational Equipment from
Right-of-way
During street sweeping, leaf picking, and snow plowing operations, freestanding basketball nets, soccer goals, and any other sporting equipment located along curbs, in alleys, and the street pose a serious safety issue to the drivers performing their duties either sweeping, collecting leaves, or plowing snow. The Department is asking that this equipment be moved from the roadway and alley, so they do not overhang or protrude into the right-of-way. The Township of Derry will not reimburse for any damage to basketball nets/poles, or any other recreational equipment located within the right-of-way that is damaged while performing the above-listed operations. The Township of Derry will seek full payment for any damage to any equipment caused by recreational equipment located within the right-of-way.
| |
NEW Everbridge Sign-Up
Residents, have you registered yet to receive emergency notifications for flash floods, police, fire, and public health emergencies? The Township of Derry has upgraded from Nixle to Everbridge, a more advanced Emergency Alert and Notification System. Everbridge subscribers receive critical alerts about police, fire, severe weather, and health and safety events. Registration is quick and easy, allowing you to choose your preferred delivery method—text, email, or phone call—and to set preferred times for receiving notifications. Please note that emergency alerts will override these settings to ensure your safety. Click the link to register today!
| |
Township Meetings & Event(s) Calendars | |
Hershey Public Library Events | |
Game Room
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2:00 pm
Video games on the big screens, VR headsets, tabletop games, and more are available to you, your friends, and your family to enjoy! Recommended for anyone ages 6+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Click the link for more details.
| |
Blood Drive
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11:00 am
Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank community blood drive will be here from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are two ways to schedule your donation appointment:
1. Go to 717GiveBlood.org and click on Donate Now.
2. Call 1-800-771-0059
We strongly suggest you schedule an appointment to donate blood. Appointments help us improve your donation experience. Walk-ins are welcome; however, donors with appointments will be taken first, which may result in a significant wait time. A form of ID is required to donate. Click the link for more event details.
| |
Library Closed
The Hershey Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. It will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Happy Thanksgiving!
| |
Parks & Recreation Events | |
Park Restrooms Closed
All restrooms located in Derry Township parks will be closed for the season starting on Monday, November 25, 2024. They will reopen next spring.
| |
DTCC's Thanksgiving Hours
It's hard to believe the Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching! Please view our holiday hours in November!
| |
3rd Annual Santa's Holiday Swim Fest
Our 3rd Annual Santa's Holiday Swim Fest is back and will take place on Friday, December 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration opens for members on November 22nd and non-members of November 25th. You are not going to want to miss out on this fun event to meet Santa, create fun crafts, and have time to swim in our Leisure Pool!
| |
Scuba Diving at DTCC!
Interested in learning how to Scuba Dive? We are offering a scuba course each month run by Get-N-Wet scuba! All registration can be completed through their website.
| |
Personal Training at DTCC!
Don't wait until the New Year to get on track with your fitness program. Personal Training can jump start your fitness plan now, improve your health and self-image, and provide the motivation you need to achieve your goals. Be healthier through the holidays! Contact Jamie McGlaughlin for more information.
| |
Pickleball Clinics
Our next session of pickleball clinics is approaching. Classes fill up quickly, so make sure to enroll today!
| |
Voice Lessons
Begins Jan. 4th
Focus on developing basic singing techniques, including proper breathing, vocal tone production, diction, dynamics, and musical phrasing, with an emphasis on applying these skills to a variety of music, incorporating this through warm-up exercises and performances! Enroll now and watch them grow as confident and skilled performers!
| |
Musical Theatre Winter Show
Begins Jan. 4th
Learning all aspects of musical theatre from the audition to the performance. Basic acting, singing, and dancing, through Musical experience. At the end of the class, participants will perform the musical Annie Kids for
friends and family on Saturday, March 15th! Sign up today and be part of an unforgettable musical journey!
| |
Next Generation Yoga®
with Cindy Lesher • After School Yoga Winter Session
Begins Jan. 7th
Ages 5-7 | 4:30-5:15 pm
Ages 8-10 | 5:30-6:15 pm
Ages 11-15 | 3:15-4:15 pm
Join Cindy Lesher’s Next Generation Yoga® winter classes! These playful yet purposeful yoga classes follow adult yoga sequences while incorporating traditional poses, breathwork, mindfulness, relaxation, creativity, learning, visualization, sensory integration, and fun activities. Classes are tailored to specific age groups and use props, music, books, and games to engage students. Register for all classes here!
| |
SilverSneakers - Open Enrollment
It's that time of year again! Open Enrollment season has begun! To keep everyone informed during the Open Enrollment timeframe, Derry Township Community Center (DTCC) will continue to work with those participating in SilverSneakers. DTCC will continue to only participate with SilverSneakers as we continue to evaluate our participation within the SilverSneakers program. We are not currently looking to expand to other fitness programs at this time. If your insurance company is no longer participating in the SilverSneakers fitness program, please email us at parkshelpdesk@derrytownship.org to let us know when your new insurance fitness program will be going into effect.
| |
|
SilverSneakers - NEW Members
Interested in becoming a SilverSneakers Member at the Derry Township Community Center? Feel free to register at our Front Desk, call 717-533-7138 to speak with our Front
Desk Attendants to assist you or email us today via the parkshelpdesk@derrytownship.org! Prior to registration, please check your eligibility with SilverSneakers and have your SilverSneakers 16-Digit ID number ready for registration! Your 16-Digit ID number is required for our SilverSneaker Membership registration process. If you would like, you are welcome to fill out our New Member SilverSneakers Form online and submit it to us by printing off the form and bringing it into the facility or emailing it to us. We process each of our applications by creating or updating your account with us, checking your SilverSneakers eligibility, registering your membership, and taking your picture to print off a membership card! This process is time consuming with our high volume of applications, so please be patient with us! It could take 5-7 business days to complete. We would love to have you as a member. Submit an application today!
| |
|
Go Mobile with your
Membership Card!
Originally, Derry Township Community Center was assisting our members who wished to have an electronic version of their membership cards to swipe into the facility using the Stocard App. Unfortunately, Stocard has been bought out by another consumer and changing their app to something new. We at DTCC found two new apps to replace the use of the Stocard App. If you are interested in continuing to have access electronically through your phone or smartwatch to swipe in your membership cards, please feel free to download either the VirtualCards app or the Key™ Ring app! DTCC is not associated with any of these apps professionally. We just research and test to see what is best for our customers to use within our facility. We do not have any contracts or rights to these applications. You are also more than welcome to use any other app as well!
| |
|
Fall Memberships
Let the time of hot chocolate mornings, sweater weather, toasty marshmallow evenings, football, and jumping into a pile of leaves begin! And what better way to enjoy the Fall season than getting a membership with DTCC! Join us for some indoor pool fun, extended slide times, great workouts, programs, and meeting new people of all ages! Click to purchase today!
| |
Community News and Events | |
Leader Center for Active Life
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.
| |
|
Downtown Hershey Association
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye on the exciting upcoming events at Life on Chocolate in Downtown Hershey! From festive holiday celebrations to fun, family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season. Be sure to mark your calendars—these are events you won’t want to miss!
| |
|
Cocoa Packs Upcoming Events
Check out upcoming events at Cocoa Packs this holiday season! Visit CocoaPacks.org/Presents for event details and learn how you can help brighten the season for children!
| |
|
Hershey Art Association - Open House
Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:00 pm
The Hershey Area Art Association Holiday Art Display at Country Meadows, 451 Sand Hill Road, Hershey, beginning on November 3rd through November 30th. Their Open House will be on November 23, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. View more information, by clicking the link.
| |
|
Derry Township Community Cats
Saturday, Nov. 23, 9:00 am
Join Derry Township Community Cats for the annual “Stuff the Truck” event—the organization’s largest fundraiser! It will be held at Karn’s in Hershey on November 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click the link for more information.
| |
|
Hershey History Center -
Upcoming Events
Holiday Train Show
Begins Nov. 29th
All aboard for the 2024 Holiday Train Show! From November 29 to December 30, enjoy a festive model train display included with museum admission. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission at 3:45 p.m.). Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Visit the website for details.
| |
|
La Festa Italiana:
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:00 pm
Join the Hershey History Center for La Festa Italiana, celebrating Hershey's Italian heritage through food, music, and culture. This year’s theme is Feast of the Seven Fishes, a culinary holiday tradition featuring hors d'oeuvres, seven seafood courses, aperitivo, and digestive. BYOB, enjoy live music by Joe Caliva and Erin Echo Austin, and participate in a silent auction. Note: Seafood and shellfish will be served, no gluten-free options. To purchase tickets online and find more information, visit the website.
| |
|
Hershey Community Chorus
Friday, Dec. 6, 7:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:00 pm
The Hershey Community Chorus celebrates “Cheers to 90 Years” - A Holiday Celebration under the direction of Mr. Matt Dickinson with piano accompaniment by Karen Kline. Traditional and contemporary tunes will be featured, all with some connection to the year 1934, to commemorate the founding of the Hershey Community Chorus. The Concerts will be presented on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at The Hershey Story Museum, 63 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, and Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. at The Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children under 5 are free. Please visit the HCC website for further details.
| |
|
Hershey Symphony
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Hershey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Spectacular is on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The musicians will bring the holiday spirit to the Hershey Theatre stage and perform beloved favorites and some exciting new arrangements under the direction of Maestro Gregory Woodbridge. Click the link to learn more information.
| |
|
Senior Citizen's Council of
Derry Township - "The People Mover" Upcoming Event
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2:00 pm
Join The People Mover volunteers for an open house at the Derry Township Community Center on January 11, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. To celebrate 50 years and 1.3 million miles of service to Derry Township seniors since their first ride on January 3, 1975. Please stop in and help celebrate with us! Meet volunteers and learn about our long history, all while enjoying culinary delights provided by Country Meadows of Hershey. Attendees will also be able to explore rewarding volunteer opportunities with The People Mover. Mark your calendars! To learn more about The People Mover, visit the website.
| |
|
Hershey Soccer Club
Registration is Open Now!
Join the Hershey Soccer Club on Saturday mornings at the Derry Township Community Center from January 11 through March 8, 2025. The winter soccer program is designed for players to practice skills and have fun with other teammates once a week. Registration is open now. To learn more and to register, click the link.
| |
Community Outreach Programs | |
|
We are excited to share upcoming events with you as part of our commitment to keeping our community informed and engaged. By clicking on the links below, you can access all the details about local church event(s), including their date, time, and location. We invite you to explore their websites and find events that interest you. Whatever you're looking for, there's something for everyone. Stay connected and be a part of our vibrant and welcoming community!
Derry Presbyterian Church, Upcoming Events
Cookie Walk and Jumbles Shop, Saturday, December 7, 9:00 am
"A Derry Christmas" Concert Features Choir, Handbells, Percussions, and Orchestra, Sunday, December 8, 3:00 pm
Derry Church's "Longest Night" Worship, Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service, Candlelight Service(s), Tuesday, December 24, 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm, Christmas Morning Service, Wednesday, December 25, 10:30 am
Stoverdale United Methodist Church
Food Drive, December 14, 9:00 am
| |
|
Are you looking for a job opportunity with the Township of Derry? We've got you covered! Our employment page features current job openings with detailed descriptions and requirements. Whether looking for a full-time or part-time job, you can find all the information on our website.
Join our team and make a difference in the Township of Derry community!
Derry Township Community Center
Lifeguard (Part-time)
Derry Township Police Department
Community Service Officer (Part-time)
School Crossing Guard (Part-time)
Derry Township Public Works Department
Seasonal Laborer (Part-time)
| |
If you have a community news event that you would like to share in the township eNews, email it to eNews@derrytownship.org
Please note that listings should be related to local events. Submissions should be no more than a few sentences and include a link to a website with more information. Events determined to be discriminatory, controversial, negative, or offensive to other persons or organizations, or which promote organizations engaging in such conduct will not be included.
| | | | |
