Events

A family-friendly afternoon together. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Members and guests Welcome. Bring family members or friends for a friendly afternoon get-together at Adventure Sports (3010 Elizabethtown Road.)

Free for all attendees (Food is generously sponsored by Achenbach & Curry (Michelle Curry):

Pizza, garlic knots, and soda in the Clubhouse.

Choice of miniture golf or escape room

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

On the second Monday in October, we pause to honor the deep roots, rich cultures, and enduring spirit of the first peoples of this land. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a vibrant celebration of the history, contributions, and resilience of Native American tribes across the nation.

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This day is not just a look into the past; it is a recognition of living cultures that continue to enrich our country's tapestry. It's an opportunity to move beyond stereotypes and learn about the diverse traditions, languages, and stories that have shaped this continent for millennia. Indigenous Peoples' Day also highlights the critical efforts to revitalize and preserve hundreds of indigenous languages, each one a unique vessel of culture and knowledge.

When we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate an incredible diversity of traditions. Instead of a single culture, there are hundreds of distinct nations, each with its own unique customs. Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates every aspect for tribes across the county. 

Native Americans have a powerful storytelling tradition of oral history, where foundational stories, lessons, and legacies are passed down through generations. Many of these stories are told through artwork, including intricate beadwork of the Plains tribes and the iconic pottery of the Pueblo peoples to contemporary painting and sculpture. Native art is a cornerstone of American culture.

Inquires regarding meeting and agenda should be directed to club president, Bruce Youngbluth.

Rotary has adopted the cleanup of 422 from Ceylon Avenue to Howard Avenue.  We will have our fall cleanup on Saturday, Oct 17th from 9am – 11am and are looking for 8 volunteers.  

Materials have been ordered for the cleanup (gloves, bags …) and we have Rotary Vests to wear to advertise our club. 

Details on the cleanup segment:  2-mile stretch on 422 from Ceylon Avenue heading east to Howard Avenue.  The intersection of Ceylon and 422 is the Tender Years Child Development Center across from the The Hershey Company headquarters.   The Howard Avenue intersection is just past the Cocoa Country Inn and The Outfitters Ski shop.

History of Adopt-A-Highway:  In 1984 the idea for the Adopt A Highway program was born when James Evans, an engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, witnessed litter blowing out of the back of a pickup truck he was following in Tyler Texas. Concerned about the increasing cost to the government of keeping roadways clean, Evans began asking community groups to volunteer to pick up trash along designated sections of local state highways. Evans got few takers for his idea, however, in 1985, Billy Black, the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation took up the cause and organized the first official Adopt A Highway program. In April of 1990, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began its Adopt A Highway (AAH) program. Since 1990, volunteers have been beautifying roadsides two miles at a time.

Aaron Jacobs, District Governor-elect will be our guest. 

Paula Mulhair, Executive Director of Bridges to Community, a Dominican Republic non-profit that partners with Dominican-led communities to overcome barriers to basic human rights through community-driven development and responsible international  volunteerism.

Join Derenda Updegrave in feeding the families at the Ronald McDonald House. 

Come and help distribute food to hundreds of children and families in our community from the parking lot of the Spring Creek Church of the Brethren.

The Hershey Rotary Run/Walk is a family-friendly fundraising event for Cocoa Packs which provides supplemental food and other support to local children in need to enhance their overall wellness. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised will go to support Cocoa Packs. Enjoy a 5k run or walk on the Milton Hershey School Campus while supporting a great cause. The event is pet and stroller friendly. 

Check in on race day begins at 7:30 and the race will start at 9am. Enjoy the beautiful Milton Hershey School campus for a morning 5K Walk/Run for a great cause. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to support Cocoa Packs.

Bring your whole family and enjoy a great start to a beautiful fall weekend.

to register toi run or walk..   https://runsignup.com/race/pa/hershey/hersheyrotaryclub5k

Join Chip Bayer, Hershey Rotary Foundation Chair and Kathleen Stoup, District Foundation Chair to recognize our club's Paul Harris recipients. 

The Paul Harris Fellow was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support our Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.

Paul Harris Fellows recognize cumulative giving or gifts made in one’s honor of US$1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation, while the Paul Harris Society recognizes annual giving of US$1,000 or more.

Top Academic Decathlon teams in PA will meet at Hershey High School on November 13th, and they need volunteers for their testing room, Super Quiz Relay, and Scoring Rooms.  

@@@Please note if you sign up through the above link to also let Joe Alfano know of your involvement at joseph.alfano@vistaautismservices.org so that you can receive credit and acknowledgement through Rotary. Thanks!@@@

'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread joy and support those in need than by becoming a Salvation Army Bell Ringer? The Salvation Army has been a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families in their times of need for over a century. 

Sign up to be a Salvation Army Bell Ringer today and ring in the holiday season with a heart full of warmth and a bell in your hand. Together, we can make this holiday season one to remember for all the right reasons.

Inquired regarding meeting and agenda should be directed to club president, Bruce Youngbluth.