The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

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

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Residents and businesses are encouraged to reduce their nonessential water use by 5–10 percent. Click here to view some simple ways to use less water at home, and to learn more information about the DEP's voluntary water conservation.

We are pleased to announce that the new Waltonville Road roundabout is now open for use. This modern traffic solution has been implemented to improve safety and traffic flow in the area, and we are confident that it will greatly benefit our community. With the opening of this roundabout, drivers can expect a smoother and more efficient flow of traffic, which will reduce journey times and improve safety for all road users. We encourage all residents to familiarize themselves with the new traffic patterns and to exercise caution when navigating the roundabout. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the construction process, and we look forward to seeing the benefits of this project in action. Click here to view the proper way to navigate a roundabout. If you'd like to view the recent photos, click here.

We are pleased to provide an update to our residents on the roadway improvement project scheduled for this week. Weather permitting, paving work will commence on Monday, June 19, 2023, on East Glenn Road and Cambridge Drive. The project will then proceed to the Village of Innsbruck and Laurel Woods later in the week. We are committed to keeping you informed about the progress of this project, and we will provide further updates, as necessary. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our project team. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Monday, June 19, 2023, 6:00 pm

Game On! Aly will be at the Gelder Park Pavilion ready to play games. This month she will have Sushi Party Go!, Game of Things, Steal the Bacon, and Boggle! Feel free to bring your own games to share and teach. Please make sure games are family-friendly. Let's play! Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Click here for more event details.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 2:00 pm

Can the mighty Finn MacCool outwit the great Scottish giant? Watch the fun as Finn and his wife Una attempt one of the funniest scams ever devised. Let Tuckers' Tales Puppet Theatre take you back to a time of giants and heroes and reveal how the famous Giant's Causeway was formed in the far northern reaches of ancient Ireland. Click here for more event details.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:00 pm

Author Rodney Ross reveals the trials of life on the Homefront in Harrisburg during World War II. The book will be available to purchase after the presentation. All proceeds go to the library. Click here for more event details and to register.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly (and most likely one of her dogs) in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library with your walking shoes for a brief walk around town. For those who are interested, we will do a brief stretch and ab workout after we return. Please bring a towel or mat for that workout. Click here for more event details.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join us for an hour of building and sharing for budding architects and engineers. Children ages 6+ are welcome to register for each meeting they would like to attend. Click here for more event details and to register.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 6:00 pm

All are welcome to join us in the Teen Space for open journaling. Bring your journal or notebook and write with us. Click here for more event details.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 6:30 pm

Struggling readers are paired with licensed therapy dogs and their handlers. A selection of suitable reading material is provided for the children to read to the dogs. Click here for more event details and to register.

Thursday, June 22, 2023, ALL DAY

Swing by the library today and make an origami butterfly or other creation. Make one for the library and one to take home. Click here for more event details.

Donations for the annual book sale will stop being accepted on June 30. We currently accept donations during the library's opening hours. Donations should be in good condition and books, DVDs, CDs, video games, puzzles, and board games are accepted for our annual sale. For library hours, click here. 

On Independence Day, Derry Township Community Center hours for Tuesday, July 4^th will be 8:00 am-4:00 pm, and the outdoor pool will be open 12:00-4:00 pm.

Extended until June 19^th

Swim Lesson Registration has been EXTENDED for some of the Summer 2023 classes! Follow the link to Enroll Now!

Begins July 5^th

Adult Beginner Swim Lesson beginning July 5th! Gain confidence in the water along with an instructor in order to be comfortable floating without support, kicking on the front and back, and basic water safety skills. The class is open to participants ages 18 and older. To register, visit our site today!

Are you ready for a summer filled with excitement, adventure, and learning? Look no further than Derry Township Community Center! We are thrilled to announce our summer kids camps hosted by Snapology, Fun4All, Challenge Island of Central PA, and Dreamers Productions. With themes like Snapology Favorites, Slime Week, Pets Palooza, Outside the Lines- Art, and Musical Theatre, your child is sure to find a camp they love. Our expert instructors will provide hands-on learning experiences that are both educational and fun. Don't let your child miss out on the summer of a lifetime - sign them up for one of our amazing camps today! To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 20^th

Summer Yoga for Kids- Tuesdays (no class 7/4 or 8/1)

Ages 5-7 - 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 - 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 - 3:15-4:15 pm

Begins June 21^st

Grown Up & Me Yoga- Wednesdays (no class 7/5)

Babies 9 to 24 months - 5:30-6:00 pm

Begins August 2^nd

Grown Up & Me Yoga

Ages 2-4 - 5:30-6:00 pm

Register Now for Summer Yoga! Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher  The classes are a style of Yoga that might seem like play on the outside but have a purpose. It follows 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 register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins June 26^th

Want to improve your jumping skills for vertical or horizontal leap improvement? This Jump Class will promote explosiveness while breaking down proper form and practicing the use of fast twitch muscles. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Begins June 26^th

If you're an athlete who wants to improve strength and agility to help with your sport, then the SP45 for 14-18 yr olds class is for you. In addition to sport-specific exercises, you'll work on proper form for the BIG 3 movements: bench, deadlift, and squat. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Begins July 1^st

Alakazam! Learn how to wow your friends with awesome magic tricks taught by The Amazing Magi! In this Introduction to Magic Class, all participants, children, or adults will learn simple sleight-of-hand, various principles of magic, and of course, how to do various tricks. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Begins July 10^th

Join us for a great learning experience in an ever-important communication form - American Sign Language. This 6-week course will start your journey to becoming fluent in ASL. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Begins July 10^th

Compete on your own to gain as much muscle or lose as much fat as you can in 8 weeks in this Powerbuilding-Training Challenge! Guidelines and weekly workouts will be provided. Includes initial and mid-way training sessions with a personal trainer as well as a complementary nutrition consultation. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Begins July 18^th & August 8^th

Due to June's event selling out within just a few days of opening, we're excited to announce two more Nerf^® Nights throughout the summer! Join us on Tuesday, July 18th, and/or Tuesday, August 8th. Ages 6-12 are welcome! If you want to register for this great night(s), please visit our site today.

Water you waiting for? Join us for the Summer season by becoming a member of the Derry Township Community Center! We make it easy. Membership registrations can be processed online, over the phone, or at our Front Desk! If you need your residency verified and added to your family account, please call us at 717-533-7138 or email us! We will be happy to assist you and have you as a member! Also, we offer gift cards that can be purchased for memberships! Show your friends and family the gift of health and wellness by purchasing a gift card. Click here to buy a membership and/or gift card today!

See what's New this month at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at June's Newsletter. To learn more about the center, visit its website.

From grilling ingredients, tasty treats, and summertime beverages to unique gifts... come stroll and shop local at Market on Chocolate this Father's Day weekend. There are 40+ vendors, food trucks, 2 free fitness classes at 9:00 am and 10:00 am, and live music.

We are located at Chocolate Town Park adjacent to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company and open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Click here, to view some of our tasty items and unique offerings.

Click here, for more information about the upcoming music event details at the Market on Chocolate. We hope to see you there!

Monday, June 19, 2023

(Last date for orders to be placed.)

Hershey-Hummelstown Kiwanis Club is accepting orders for its 2023 Blueberry Fundraiser. If you are interested in ordering, orders must be placed by Monday, June 19, 2023. For details and the order form, click here.

Friday, June 23, 2023, 5:00 pm

Food Truck Fridays! Spring Creek Church of the Brethren hosts Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday on June 23, 2023, from 5:00-8:00 pm in the church parking lot located at the end of Areba Avenue, Hershey (335 East Areba), rain or shine. The event is free and open to the public -- just pay as you eat! On Friday, June 23, purchase from a variety of food trucks including Health Check, A Taste of Italy, Sweet Dawgs, Chubby Unicorn, and Grappling Crab Shack. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Be sure to visit the prayer labyrinth on the church lawn. For event details: Call 717-533-7192 or visit their Facebook page. 

Begins July 17^th

Join Spring Creek Church of the Brethren for their Vacation Bible program starting July 17th! It's designed for children ages 4 years old through finished 5th grade and will feature snacks, science lessons, crafts, games, and more! Click here for more information!

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 7:00 am

Tie on your running shoes and grab your running partner for the 3^rd Annual #RUNYOURRACE 5K Run/Walk and 1M Fun Run benefiting Love INC of Greater Hershey. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023. For registration and event details, click here.

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 3:00 pm

Hershey Pride 2023: Honoring Diversity, Celebrating Love, and Expanding Inclusion in Hershey, PA, on June 24th, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Chocolate Town Park, Hershey Pride, a grassroots Pride event in Central Pennsylvania, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return for 2023. The event will include vendors, activities, and a free live concert by GLAAD Award nominee Trey Pearson. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 12:00 pm

Once again, the Java Ave residents will host a communitywide block party on June 24, 2023, from 12:00 to 10:00 pm. A full day of activity will feature 4 bands, food trucks, beer trucks, games, and fun stuff for everyone, including face painting, children's crafts, a bounce house, "inflatable" axe throwing, and much more. You'll want to mark your calendars and click here for event details.

Begins June 26^th

Summer is almost here! Get your paintbrushes ready and join us for the Hershey Art Association's upcoming classes. Discover new techniques, on Monday, June 26, 2023, Encaustic Painting (fee), from 7:00-9:00 pm, at the Hershey History Center in Hershey, and Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Plein Air Painting (fee), from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, located at Hershey History Center. All programs are sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. Consider signing up today! For details about these upcoming classes, click here.

Begins June 26^th

Hershey Presbyterian Church is excited to invite the children of our community to our Vacation Bible School, “Summer Seaquest,” from Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The program is for children ages 3 through completed 5^th Grade. Come enjoy singing, stories, crafts, outside games, and snacks at our meeting place, 1521 Sand Hill Road, Hummelstown, (St. Joan of Arc School facility) Call 717-489-1535 or email for a registration form.

Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:30 pm

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with the 20th annual free concert on the lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “An American Salute” begins at 7:30 pm on Friday, June 30, 2023. There is no rain date for the concert. For event details, click here.

Begins July 9^th

Derry Presbyterian Church is excited to offer two programs this summer for our community members. The first program “A Place at the Table” Vacation Bible School brings children aged 4 through entering fifth graders. The program will be held Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm at 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. Click here, for more information.

Begins July 17^th

The second program is GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group designed to help individuals grieving the death of a loved one. This program will be held Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. Click here, for more information.