The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

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

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone in our community, and may this weekend be filled with cherished moments shared among family and friends.

Due to the Good Friday/Easter holiday observation, the Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center are closed today, Friday, March 29, 2024.

East Derry Road between West Mansion Road and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing

Crews continued their work on East Derry Road between West Mansion Road and the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm to facilitate work on the sanitary sewer system in that area. During those times, the roadway will be closed except for traffic in the residential area affected. We thank you for your patience and will update you on the progress.

Protect your personal information and bring the documents you no longer need to the Township's Shred-It Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 8:00 am to 10:45 am at the Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and is limited to two bags/boxes per household. To learn more about this event, click this link.

The library will be closed on Saturday, March 30, but we're open 24/7 online! Click the link for more information on digital offerings.

Monday, April 1, 11:00 am

Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank is holding a community blood drive at the Hershey Public Library. Give the gift of life. Click the link for more information and to REGISTER.

Tuesday, April 2, 10:00 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Everyone deserves an hour and a half of uninterrupted reading, and this is yours. The library will see you at Starbucks with your book! Click the link for more information.

Wednesday, April 3, 2:00 pm

Learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby, from downloading the app and signing in to searching and borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more. Our Libby experts are here to get you started. Are you not able to attend one of our monthly sessions live? Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive the recording. Click the link for more information and to REGISTER!

Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 pm

Only at Lego Club can we dissect our understanding of ideas, have story time, and construct our own art pieces to be featured in a library display—all in less than one hour! Join Ms. Rita as she leads children through LEGO^®s and life lessons, instilling confidence, curiosity, and the power of our creative spirits in young people. Click the link for more information and to REGISTER!

Wednesday, April 3

Gather at the library for many excellent opportunities to connect.

Community Crochet Night, 6:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. Click the link for more information.

Library Happy Hour, 6:00 pm

sponsored by Karns

Enjoy scrumptious bakery items and iced tea or lemonade—an added perk while enjoying the library. Thank you, Karns, for sponsoring this time. Click the link for more information.

Open Book Group, 6:30 pm

Our Open Book Group is reading Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson. Click the link for more information and to REGISTER.

Thursday, April 4, 2:00 pm

Learn how to take full advantage of MyHeritage Library Edition's robust features to explore the lives of your ancestors from the library or the convenience of your home with your Hershey Public Library card. All patrons have access to MyHeritage Library Edition. Take advantage of this virtual learning opportunity! Click the link for more information and to REGISTER.

The Derry Township Community Center will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024, due to the observation of the Easter holiday.

The rain did not stop the 38th Annual Derry Township Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt at Shank Park this past Saturday morning! We are so grateful to our donors and volunteers who make this event possible annually. Thank you to The Hershey Company, Neil Fasnacht with Seaside Amusements, The Leader Center for Active Life, The Hershey Volunteer Fire Department, and the Derry Township Board of Supervisors! A special thank you to the Community for braving the weather to participate!

Derry Township Parks & Recreation’s 49th Annual Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Bullfrog Valley Pond. Come out and take your shot at catching over 500 trout! This event is open to anglers up to 12 years old, and registration is not required. Check out our Facebook page for event details!

Join our team at the Derry Township Community Center. We’re looking to hire a Full-time Lifeguard. Comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are provided. Questions? Email Joseph Chubb. Apply Now!

Ready to equip your child with life-saving swimming skills? Enroll in Infant Swim Resource-ISR classes at the Leisure Pool! Classes run for 10-minute sessions in a 6-week interval period, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. These classes are for children 6 months to 6 years old and focus on learning survival swimming through sensory motor skills. For inquiries about the program or instructor Stefanie Koepke, click the link!

Have fun at our Glow Pound party! Work out and have a blast with neon glow fun. Wear white or neon clothing for a personal glow!

Hershey Coralettes presents Weather Report on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 4:30 pm at the Derry Township Community Center. The cost is free. Donations welcome!

Hi-Ya! DeAngelis Martial Arts Karate Classes consist of traditional Martial Arts Sparring, one-steps, kata, self-defense, endurance, and strength training. Multiple classes range from age 8 to adult, so there's fun for the whole family! Enroll today to join in on the action!

Registration for Kids' Summer Camps is here. Don't miss out on these awesome themes, from art to space! Spaces are limited; enroll now!

Begins April 7^th

Small Group Basketball Training is still accepting registrations for the April session! Don't miss out on an opportunity to build your son or daughter's skills with this 4-week program. Spots are still available!

April 8^th, 15^th, 22^th, & 29^th

Inversion Workshop, with Kate Toczek, E-RYT, Personal Trainer, Stretching, and Flexibility Coach. This workshop turns yoga practice upside down by safely working into these fun and invigorating poses: shoulder stand, crow and side crow, forearm stand, and handstand. Follow the link for class details and registration!

Begins April 13^th

Magic 101 Workshop is back at the Derry Township Community Center! Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning? Look no further than this 2.5-hour magic workshop on April 13th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Learn special magic tricks and take home some awesome new tricks to try for family and friends! Get signed up today!

Begins April 16^th

Ages 5-7 – 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 – 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-15 – 3:15-4:15 pm

Spring 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. Click this link to access registration for all classes.

Begins April 17^th

Ages 11-15 – 3:30-4:30 pm

After School Zen Den, Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher will help kids ages 11-15 to slow down and discover peacefulness by practicing mindfulness in a lighthearted environment. Enroll today!

Begins April 17^th

The popular Intro to Digital Photography class is back this spring! Join local photographer Michael Yatsko for this 6-week class to learn about the history of photography and cameras, the science behind how a DSLR camera works, lenses and how different ones produce different results, the exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—lots of composition techniques, and much, much more. Register today to secure your spot in the class!

The Derry Township Community Center Aquatics Team is now hiring for Seasonal Summer Lifeguards. Lifeguard Training is provided. Apply now to begin employment from May through September!

Are you embarking on an eggs expedition for Easter treats but unsure what to fill your baskets with or what gifts to give your loved ones? Bring joy this Easter with an eggstatic Derry Township Community Center gift card! It can be used towards membership or any fun-filled program they've been waiting to try! Click to purchase!

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.

Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am

Join us for the Downtown Hershey Association's adult egg hunt on March 30, from 10 am to 1 pm. Search for hidden eggs and win prizes. Unique location to claim your prize. One egg prize per adult. Take advantage of the fun; click the link for more details!

Saturday, April 20, 8:00 am

Join us for the Downtown Hershey Association's Community Clean-Up Event on April 20, 2024, at Chocolate Town Park. Let's work together to make Derry Township cleaner and more beautiful! Check-in starts at 7:30 am at the Chocolate Town Park adjacent to the Hershey Fire Department. 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 the link for more information!

Monday, April 1, 1:00 pm

The next Hershey Horticulture Society monthly program will be held at Brownstone Lodge, Hershey, on Monday, April 1, at 1:00 pm Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly will present "Happy Hydrangeas—How to Grow Gorgeous Shrubs." This event is open to the public; no fee or pre-registration is required. Click the link for details. 

Wednesday, April 3, *Pre-orders are due.

SPRING is here, and it's time to start thinking of FLOWERS!!! The Bowman Trust is again selling beautiful flower baskets available for pick up on Saturday, May 11, 2024 (between 9:00 am and 10:00 am)—the day before Mother's Day!!! All baskets must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by April 3, 2024. Two basket sizes are available. Thank you for supporting the William S. Bowman Trust and the beautification of Hershey! Click the link to purchase yours today!

Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 pm

Join us for an informative meeting about the Hershey Mountain Bike Team at the Derry Township Community Center on Wednesday, April 3, at 7:00 pm in Hershey. We'll discuss pre-season, summer practice, fall races, and yearlong adventures! Explore, learn more, and join the team!

Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 pm

Sunday, April 7, *Preorders due!

Are you hungry for a good spaghetti dinner? Join us at the Hershey Community Chorus Spring Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 E. Areba Avenue, Hershey. Preorders guarantee a meal and must be ordered by April 7, 2024, through a chorus member or by email. Please specify “take out or dine in.” Payment is due at pick up (cash or check payable to HCC). Walk-ins are welcome as long as dinners last. Click for more detailed pricing information.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Derry Township Community Cats will offer residents a free TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) clinic on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This clinic is designed to help control the cat population in the area. Derry Township Community Cats will offer future clinics on May 8 and June 12. If you have any questions about the clinics or the TNVR program, please don't hesitate to contact them by phone at 717-592-8087, by email, or through their website. We hope to see you at the clinic!

Thursday, April 11, 10:15 am

The Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcombers Club (HANNC) will meet at the Hershey Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 10:15 am. The speaker, Dr. Dean C. Rust, will discuss "The Ecology & Management of the Eastern Bluebird". Click for more details.

Begins Friday, April 12^th

The Hershey Art Association is sponsoring "April Artistry: A Spring Showcase" on April 12 and 13, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey. Click for more details.

Saturday, April 13, 8:00 am *Registration begins at 7:30 am

Join us for the 2024 Children’s Trout Derby hosted by Representative Mehaffie & Sportsmen Limited Inc. Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024. Time: 8:00 am-11:00 am. Location: Middletown Reservoir’s discharge spillway, off Roundtop Road in Londonderry Township. Free registration from 7:30 to 10:00 am. Fishing ends at 11:00 am, followed by awards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No spinners are allowed; we adhere to Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regulations. Click the link for details.

Saturday, April 13, 11:00 am

Showdown in 'Chocolatetown' Chili Cook-Off supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA. Date: April 13, 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at The Englewood in Hershey. Taste-test chilis by top chefs, vote for the 'People's Choice' Champion. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Click the link for event details!

Take advantage of these two extraordinary events by the Hershey Symphony Orchestra. Visit the link to view the details of each event!

Friday, April 26, 8:00 pm

"Treasured and Timeless" at the Hershey Theatre,

Led by Maestro Greg Woodbridge

Sunday, April 28, 4:00 pm

Emerald Gala at the Hershey Country Club,

Let's celebrate the 55^th Emerald Anniversary!

Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 pm

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head of Neck Surgery hosts a free Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Screening at the University Physician Center, 200 Campus Drive, suite 400, Hershey. To register, visit the link or call 1-8020-243-1455.

Saturday, April 27^th

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the perfect blend of biking and brews. Mark your calendars and join us for the 7th Annual Bikes & Beers Hershey event! Navigate to the link to learn more about the event!

Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am

Join us for our 2024 season kick-off event on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 am to noon at the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation Area along Cocoa Avenue in Hershey! Help plant new plots, lay woodchips on paths, and refurbish older plots. Parking is available at 1141 Cocoa Ave. Bring work gloves, tools, a reusable water bottle, and bug repellent. For more details, click the link and sign up today!