The Township of Derry would like to extend warm wishes to our residents for a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope this holiday brings you renewed hope and blessings. We are grateful for your continued support and for being an integral part of this community.

Please note that the Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

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

The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Derry in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is currently accepting resumes and cover letters from interested individuals who wish to serve on the various Boards and help fill vacancies under their jurisdiction. If you want to serve your community by joining any of these Boards, please submit your resume and cover letter. This is a great opportunity to get involved in local government and make a difference in your community. We look forward to hearing from you! To view the vacancies, please click here. 

Effective immediately, Kaylor Road will be closed between Stoverdale Road and Middletown Road during daylight hours until further notice. This closure is due to the replacement of the water line in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask that you plan your routes accordingly. We will provide updates as the work progresses and appreciate your patience.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) revealed that a bridge replacement project is set to commence on Laudermilch Road (Route 2012) in Dauphin County. The bridge spans Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks between East Derry Road and Hershey Park Drive in Derry Township. Work began on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and all work is expected to be completed by July 11, 2025. The bridge will be closed, and a detour using East Derry Road, Route 422, North Lingle Avenue, and Hershey Park Drive will be put in place. For details on this project and contact information, click here.

Derry Township residents, please remember our tree branch guidelines for sidewalks and roadways. Branches should not hang lower than 9 feet over sidewalks and 12 feet over roadways, ensuring pedestrian and vehicle safety. Avoid foliage blocking street signs and lights for driver visibility and pedestrian safety. Property owners are responsible

for pruning trees and removing obstructive vegetation by maintaining sidewalks, streets, and alleys. Drop off branches at the Derry Township Public Works Recycling Center during operating hours; click here.

The Public Works Department is working diligently to gather leaves this fall season; we ask that residents continue to collect leaves at the curb’s edge while ensuring that fire hydrants and street signs remain unobstructed. Furthermore, we urge you not to blow leaves onto the street, which poses risks for drivers and pedestrians. If foreign material, such as rocks, tree trimmings, garden waste, flower stalks, boards, toys, etc., are found in the leaf pile, the leaf pile will NOT be collected. Foreign materials cause mechanical breakdowns of equipment and delays in the collection process. Click here for the 2023 Leaf Collection Schedule.

Please be aware that the new winter hours for the Derry Township Recycling Center and Yard Waste Drop-off area hours have been adjusted until Sunday, March 10, 2024. We encourage you to check the updated hours by clicking here. 

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 your invoice number from your bill. To save time, choose e-pay by clicking here.

November 18, 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.

November 18, 2:00 pm

Get ready to travel under the sea! We are excited to welcome back The Popcorn Hat Players and their production of The Little Mermaid. For more event details, click here.

November 21, 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. For more event details, click here.

The Hershey Public Library will close early at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22, and remain closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24.

November 25, 12:00 pm

December 2, 12:00 pm

Fused Glass artist Kathleen Forney has a NEW project. She will walk students through making a glass inlaid wooden tray. This is a 2-class project. You'll need to come to the class on November 25 and December 2. The project costs $60 for the first class. For more event details, click here.

December 2, 10:00 am

December 16, 10:00 am

Join Kathleen Forney for another 2-session project. She will walk students through creating a fused glass snow scene with a snowman. It's a great holiday gift or decoration. Register to save your space. This project will cost $55 on the first day of class. For more event details, click here.

Due to cooler weather and winter quickly approaching, the Derry Township Park restrooms have been closed to preserve the plumbing systems. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. (Shank Park Barn Restrooms will be open all Year!)

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and to cherish those good times in our lives. We, at DTCC, would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of our members. Thank you for being members and supporting us! The DTCC will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, and reconvene normal facility hours on Friday, November 24. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! 

Derry Township Community Center's Santa's Holiday Swim Fest still has spaces remaining! Join us for a fun-filled evening with Santa, crafts, and pool games! Parents and kids 10 and under are welcome to join the festivities. We'll take photos with Santa, create holiday crafts, and play in the leisure pool. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, December 15th. To register for the fun-filled event, visit our site today!

Cycle Sculpt is a fun, invigorating class that combines 30 minutes of rhythmic cycling with 30 minutes of low-impact sculpting movements using bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and light weights. Cycle Sculpt is the perfect workout for those looking to add variety to their fitness routine and get the benefits of both cardio and strength training in one class. Join us for Cycle Sculpt and experience the ultimate hybrid fitness class every Thursday at 5:30 pm!

Find your Zen! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Yoga participant, our classes are designed to help you improve your overall health and wellness. All Group Ex classes are FREE with membership. Our certified Yoga instructors will guide you through a variety of poses and sequences to help you increase flexibility, strength, and balance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your mind, body, and spirit!

It is open enrollment season for health insurance! Please be aware that the Derry Township Community Center (DTCC) is only accepting the fitness program SilverSneakers, as a free membership option. When selecting your insurance options, please double-check your fitness program eligibility! If you are no longer eligible with SilverSneakers, please email us!

Calling all seeking to learn valuable lessons in the

4-week Karate classes at the Derry Township Community Center. Take your pick between Mondays or Thursdays, or both! To register, visit our site today!

Begins November 29^th & Dec 8^th

New Pickleball clinics are open for late November and December! Spots go very quickly, so don't hesitate to register! To register for these clinics, visit our site today.

Begins November 30^th

Introducing, for the first time, NEW Preschool dance classes, Movement Magic: Creative Movement for Preschoolers and Movement Mediation for Preschoolers are here at the Derry Township Community Center for 3 & 4-year-olds! Hershey School of Dance & Arts will lead the sessions on Thursday mornings/early afternoons. To register for these classes, visit our site today.

Begins December 2^nd

Beginner's Ukulele Class for Kids ages 7-12 comes to the Community Center this December for a 2-hour workshop! Bring a ukulele and a fun attitude, and you'll have a blast and learn a ton! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins December 16^th

STEAM Through the Holidays will give kids the gifts of engineering, imagination, and creativity this holiday season with Challenge Island's winter-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) workshops. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins December 20^th

Introducing Derry Township Community Center's (DTCC) own LEGO® Masters Competition! Six teams - two players on each team - will have an hour and a half to build a LEGO® design from scratch based on the night's theme. The designs will then be displayed in the DTCC's lobby to be voted on by the public to crown a champion. Participants will compete against other teams of similar age. To register, visit our site today!

Begins December 28^th

The wildly popular app/game "AMONG US" Day comes to the Derry Township Community Center! Crewmates will need to complete tasks around the facility while trying to figure out who the imposters are before they're all eliminated. Imposters must eliminate all crew members and sabotage their tasks to win the game. Join us for a day of fun! To register for this unique event, visit our site today!

Begins January 7^th

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way for your child to learn the fundamentals of springboard diving? Look no further than our Youth Diving Program! Designed for children aged 8 to 18, our program is open to all abilities and experiences with diving, not just beginners. Our goal is to equip participants with the skills to perform basic dives and progress to more complex dives, based on their ability level. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. Don't miss out on this opportunity for your child to learn a new skill and have a blast doing it! To enroll in our Youth Diving Program, visit our site today!

Thank you for being members of the Derry Township Community Center! Those members of DTCC's SilverSneakers membership, please be aware that our memberships are annual memberships, and they will require renewal upon their expiration! These memberships are not eligible for renewal on our website, so please feel free to call the facility, stop by our front desk, or email us to renew! All we require upon renewal is your SilverSneaker's 16-digit ID number for registration. We will gladly assist you and have you as a returning member!

See what's happening at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at the November Newsletter! To learn more about the center, visit the website.

Saturday, November 18, 9:00 am

Derry Township Community Cats is organizing a 'Stuff the Truck' event to collect much-needed cat supplies. We are contacting cat lovers to donate cat food, litter, and other essentials to help us care for our furry friends. The event will occur on Saturday, November 18, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Mark your calendar and join us at Karns on November 18 to help us stuff the truck with much-needed cat supplies. You can also find more event details by clicking here. 

Saturday, December 2, 8:00 am

Cocoa Packs presents Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at The Chocolate Avenue Grill, Hershey, from 8:00 to 10:30 am. No reservation is required.

Friday, December 8, 7:00 pm &

Sunday, December 10, 3:00 pm

The Hershey Community Chorus presents its “Christmas Songs From Near And Far” concert. The HCC will perform at two locations. The first is on Friday, December 8, at 7:00 pm at The Hershey Story Museum, 63 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, and the second on Sunday, December 10, at 3:00 pm at the Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown. For tickets and event details, click here.

Saturday, December 2, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra as they Ring in the Season with their Annual Hershey Symphony Holiday Spectacular to the stage of the Hershey Theatre on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2:00 and 8:00 pm. For tickets and event details, click here.

Saturday, December 2, 6:00 pm

Join Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation at The Englewood in Hershey as they celebrate the past, present, and future of the Mortel HHH mission in Haiti. Get together for a fun-filled evening of dinner, a cash bar, dancing, a silent auction, and a raffle to benefit the children and adults in Haiti amidst the challenges and instability that surround them. For tickets and event details, click here.

Saturday, December 2, 6:00 pm

Join Hershey Figure Skating Club for a fantastic evening with a special Ice Princess! 6:00 to 7:00 pm Learn to ice skate with Princess Elsa, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Celebrate December and all things frozen, like ice and ice skates, off-ice! Registration is required. The price includes ice skating, skate rental, parking, all the pictures you care to take, snacks and goodies, and a special princess take-home! Click here for pricing and event details!