The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday,

September 13^th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

The agenda will be available at this link.

Monday, September 5, 2022, CLOSED

Derry Township Administration offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, for the Labor Day holiday.

Derry Township has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help understand the process we are evaluating for the Tax Association. To learn more, click this link.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the Commonwealth Drought Task Force has declared a drought watch for 36 counties and asks for voluntary water conservation in those counties. To learn more, click this link.

Please be advised that due to the Labor Day Holiday that service will be delayed by one day next week. To review the schedule, click this link.

Derry Township Public Works Department would like to share some important information with residents regarding tree branches and their proper care. To read more information, click this link.

Derry Township invites its residents to bring personal documents that need to be shredded to its Shred-It Event, Saturday, October 15, from 8:00 to 10:45 am at Derry Township Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and

is limited to two bags/boxes per household.

To find out more information about our event, click here. For a full list of what can be recycled in Derry Township, click on this link.

Monday, September 5, 2022, CLOSED

We will be CLOSED for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Get there a bit early and grab yourself some refreshments. Everyone deserves an hour and a half of uninterrupted reading....and this is yours. The library will see you at Starbucks with your book! No registration is needed. 

Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Meets on the first Wednesday of the month from September through May. Children ages 6+ are welcome to register for each month they would like to attend. Register online.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Hershey Public Library, Cupboard Maker Books, and Mount Gretna Craft Brewery (2701 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA, 17078) have joined forces to bring you an evening with Maria Snyder. Maria will share passages from her short story collection, Up to the Challenge. After the reading, she's excited to mingle and sign copies of her book. Your $30 ticket includes admission, a copy of the book, and a beverage voucher. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the event starting. Tickets are found on Eventbrite.

Derry Township Community Center has developed a schedule for the month of September. To view the schedule, click this link.

The Derry Township Parks and Recreation is looking to hire both Full-Time & Part-Time Lifeguards for the new Derry Township Community Center. Part-Time starts at $14.25/ Full-Time at $18.37 + benefits. FREE TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED! To read the full description and apply, click this link.

Check out our Group Exercise Schedule for the Labor Day Holiday. To review the schedule, click this link.

The Derry Community Center has changed its Aquatics schedule. To review the Aquatics schedule, click this link.

Begins Sep 7^th, Rise & Shine - It's Hypno Time!

Start your day with an invigorating morning meditation/hypnosis so that whatever comes your way, you know your mindset is on point and your confidence intact! Regardless of the weather, you'll be walking on the sunshine! This class will be taught by Michelle Williard Hoffer, a certified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner, Stress Management Consultant, Consulting Hypnotist, and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Instructor. 

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Sep 9^th, Pickleball!

We're offing three Great Pickleball classes! Intro to Pickleball, Beginner Pickleball Clinic, and Intermediate Pickleball Clinic! Mark Seaton is providing the pickleball instruction. Bringing your own pickleball paddle is encouraged. REGISTER NOW!

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Sep 12^th, After School Tennis!

We're offing three Great Pickleball classes! Intro to Pickleball, Beginner Pickleball Clinic, and Intermediate Pickleball Clinic! Mark Seaton is providing the pickleball instruction. Bringing your own pickleball paddle is encouraged. REGISTER NOW!

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Soccer Shots Fall Season is Open for Enrollment.

To learn more, click here!

Enroll online at harrisburgyork.soccershots.com.

Begins Sep 27^th After School Yoga for Ages 5-7

Don't miss out on our Fall Yoga! To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!

Cooperative games, theme activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural energy and enthusiasm of the 5, 6, and 7-year-old child. 

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Sep 27^th After School Yoga for Ages 11-13

Don't miss out on our Fall Yoga! To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!

Following the same sequence as adult Yoga, the classes incorporate traditional Yoga poses, flowing sequences, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, meditation techniques, as well as self-reflection.

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Sep 29^th

Mommy & Me Yoga w/ Babies 9-24 months

Mommy, daddy, or caregiver with babies 9-24 months are invited to join Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher for some yoga fun. To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

2nd Saturday, June-September, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Join us every 2nd Saturday in Downtown Hershey at the ChocolateTown Square Park in front of the Firehouse for live music with your friends and family, sponsored by The Englewood. This week we feature The Jellybricks, who blazed onto the scene in 1997 with the release of their debut album Kinky Boot Beast. Their first single, "Who is God" immediately became a hit on the local radio station, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based power pop quartet, The Jellybricks, blazed onto the scene in 1997 with the release of their debut album Kinky Boot Beast. Their first single, "Who is God" immediately became a hit on local radio stations and soon found its way onto the national airwaves. Beer & wine are available for purchase from The Englewood, Troegs Independent Brewing, The Vineyard at Hershey, and a Late Night Snack Ice Cream Truck. Click this link for more information.

Friday, September 2, 2022, 7:00 pm

Jazz at the Barnyard at the Hershey History Center returns on the first Fridays of June, July, August, and September! Bring your friends, your chairs, and your beverage of choice, and relax with great music from some of Central PA’s best jazz musicians. The patio opens at 6 pm and the music is from

7:00-10:00 pm. Enjoy the best views of the iconic Hershey's smokestacks and cocoa bean silos. The event is free and donations are encouraged. September 2 – Soul House. Click this link for more information.

Saturday, September 3, 2022, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

This Saturday in celebration of Labor Day weekend, we will be having a family fun day at the Market on Chocolate featuring all of your favorite vendors from the season and children's activities like Market Bingo. Walk through the market to see all of the vendors and collect stamps and try to get BINGO! Then return for prizes at the Downtown Hershey Association welcome tent, and purchase a Life on Chocolate shirt. Stay tuned this week to learn more about market activities and vendors. Be sure to invite others and see the Facebook event for more information. 

Don’t forget the soft opening of the Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square this weekend in Downtown Hershey. Please drive slowly and use the crosswalks to keep our community safe. 

Thursday, September 8, 2022, 10:15 am

We will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey at 10:15 am on Thursday, September 8th. For almost 40 years, the Club has promoted friendships, increased members' knowledge about the local community, and provided an opportunity for social interactions through a variety of interest groups.

This meeting will be an informational and organizational meeting. Guests are invited to attend.

HANNC meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. For more information, visit their website by clicking this link.

Monday, September 12, 2022, 1:10 pm

The next Hershey Horticulture Society program is 1:00 pm, Monday, Sep 12^th at the Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy, 22 Gettysburg Ave., Mt. Gretna, PA.

Susan Hostetter will present “Old Mt. Gretna as

Seen Through the Camera Lens.” Guests welcome,

no registration needed, no charge. See www.hersheyhorticulture.com for details.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Derry Township Community Cats provides trap, neuter, vaccinate and return services for township residents assisting free-roaming cats in our community.

The next clinic is on September 13, 2022. Reservations can be made by leaving a message on the 'cat line' at 717-592-8087. DTCC also helps with low-cost spay/neuter for owned cats in Derry Township. For more details visit us at www.derrytownshipcats.org. 

Saturday, September 24, 2022, 8:00 pm

Season subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale for the 2022-23 season of The Hershey Symphony Orchestra. The season kicks off Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 8:00 pm. with “Broadway Showstoppers,” featuring vocal selections by Broadway performers Jonathan Shew and Rebecca Robbins. The concert will be conducted by Maestro Greg Woodbridge. For more information and to purchase tickets, become a patron, or advertise please visit our website or click this link for more information. 

Sunday, September 25, 2022, 4:00 pm

The toe-tapping sound of the Big Band era will fill the Sanctuary at 4:00 pm Sunday, September 25 when the 16-member Lebanon Big Swing Band performs at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. The concert is part of the church’s

2022 Arts Alive cultural series. The Lebanon Big Swing Band was organized in 1990 by Edgar Felty, Lee Moyer, and Karl Wolf, Jr. -- members of Local

401-750 of the American Federation of Musicians in Lebanon -- to provide an opportunity for area musicians to present music of the Big Band Era.

A free-will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. Face masks for audience members are optional. Visit our website or click on this link for more information.

October 14-16, 2022

Hershey Area Playhouse presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition, October

14-16, 2022. Music by Richard Rodger, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Tickets are available.

For more information, visit our website.

Saturday October 15, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 12:00 - 5:00 pm

Join us to celebrate local artists and their art on October 15th and 16th, 2022! A baker’s dozen of Hershey/Hummelstown artists will open their doors to the public. Visitors will be able to tour the artwork and chat with the artists during this two-day event. Work will be available to take home in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Something for everyone! To learn more about us and our event click this link and our website.

Sunday, November 13, 2022, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Feed the Need, the food bank’s largest fundraiser, is being held in person this year! We hope you’ll join us as we raise funds to continue serving our clients. This event will be held on Sunday, November 13 from

4:00-7:00 pm at the Hershey Country Club. Along with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, there will also be food tastings provided by other local restaurants. Tickets will be available soon. Check back soon for updated information. Click here for information and follow us on Facebook or Instagram!