The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, September 12^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 on the website.

We would like to inform residents of an upcoming road work project that will begin on Route 322 between Walton Avenue and University Drive. Work will be completed during nighttime hours for milling and paving. Weather permitting, work will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Work is expected to be completed within a month from the start date. Please expect traffic pattern changes and delays. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone. 

Derry Township Recycling Center announces the yard waste disposal hours and provides a comprehensive list of appropriate clippings for disposal. We understand the importance of proper waste management and are committed to providing convenient and sustainable solutions for our community. Click here for a complete list and times. 

Derry Township Municipal Authority will host an Open House and Tour of its Clearwater Road Wastewater Facility located at 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Come learn about the wastewater and stormwater services we provide for Derry Township and surrounding communities. Please wear comfortable shoes if you would like to take the tour through our facility. Light refreshments will be provided. Advanced registration is not required but

is appreciated by calling Customer Service at (717) 566-3237, Option 1! We hope to see you on September 9!

Derry Township has partnered with Hera Property Registry, LLC, to administer its Foreclosure and Vacant Property Registration programs. In order to comply with the Foreclosure and Vacant Property Registration Ordinance(s), all Owners/Mortgagees/Trustees must register online via Hera Property Registry and pay a registration fee. To register with the Hera Property Registry, click here. For Hera's Customer Support, contact by email or by calling (321) 234-5303.

As summer ends and leaves begin to fall, the Public Works Department organizes the annual leaf collection. Please take a look at our revised 2023 Leaf Collection Schedule. Kindly remember that leaf collection will commence on Monday, October 2, 2023, and continue until Friday, December 8, 2023. We kindly request that residents gather 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. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in maintaining clean and safe streets for everyone. For a comprehensive 2023 Leaf Collection Schedule, please click here.

State PA Representative Tom Mehaffie has provided outreach programs for the remainder of 2023. The programs consist of an Active Shooter Safety Seminar on Thursday, September 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, a Veterans Breakfast on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:00 am (to register for the breakfast, click here), and a Tea with Tom, for couples on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each outreach program(s) will cover various topics. For more details on these events, click here.

In partnership with the American Heart Association, the Hershey Public Library now offers Blood Pressure monitors for checkout. A monitor is always available in the library to check your blood pressure. 

Saturday, September 09, 2023, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. 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.

Saturday, September 09, 2023, 2:00 pm

Slither down to the library for an afternoon of reptilian fun! Once you've met Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friends Reptile Rescue, his friends will be forgotten no more! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library. For more event details, click here.

Read-aloud or Storytimes! will begin at the Hershey Public Library the week of September 11, 2023!

Click the link to register for a 6-week session:

Books and Babies Mondays at 10:15 am

Storytime for Everyone Monday at 11:00 am

1, 2, Whee! Tuesdays at 10:15 am

Storytime for Everyone Thursdays at 10:15 am

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 2:00 pm

Register to join the round table discussion, led by Jim Logue and engage in the Socratic method to delve into philosophical discussions. Each month, the group will choose a philosophical issue to discuss in an open and respectful atmosphere. Individuals aged 18 and older are welcome to attend, please. For more event details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library for a walk around town. For those interested, we will do a brief stretch and ab workout after we return. Please bring a towel or mat for that workout. For more event details, click here.

The library will be closed on Monday, September 18, 2023, for staff training.

Click these links for more information on our eLibrary and our book locker.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Friends of Parks & Recreation and the Hershey Federal Credit Union, will sponsor the 75th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade through the streets of Hershey on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm. A special thank you to the Hershey Company for supplying the candy for the spectators along the parade route! Registration forms may be found online via the following link.

Save the date for Fall Swim Lesson Registration! Derry Township Community Center Members and Residents may register beginning at 9:00 am on Wednesday, September 13th. Non-residents may register beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, September 15th.To get enrolled, visit our site today!

Thank you for being members and supporting us at the Derry Township Community Center (DTCC) through our Annual Pre-Sale Memberships! Unfortunately, our Annual Pre-sale memberships will expire on September 16, 2023! Let's get back in the swim of things this Fall with another membership at the DTCC! Please stop by our front desk, call, or email us to enroll in another membership! If you would like to register for a membership in the comfort of your home, please enroll through our website and click here.

Begins September 17^th

Looking for great group exercise classes? We have you covered! Morning or late afternoon/evening, check out the variety of class formats that we offer in our NEW Group Ex Schedule starting, September 17th! Give something new a try! What are you waiting for? To view the upcoming schedule, click here!

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 September 12^th

After-School Yoga

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 September 14^th

Grown Up & Me Yoga

Ages 2-4 - 9:30-10:00 am

Fall classes are forming now with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher! The classes are a style of Yoga that might seem like play on the outside, but it has 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 these classes, visit our site today.

Begins September 14^th & October 19^th

The always popular Art Exploration for Kids is available for ages 6-15 this fall! Hurry up and sign up now and unleash your child's creativity. To register, visit our site today.

Begins September 16^th

The Guitar Workshops are back this fall! Take advantage of your opportunity to learn the guitar, gain more skills, and impress your friends and family at your next gathering. Join today, as spots are limited for kids and adults! To register, visit our site today.

Begins September 22^nd & September 29^th

We are calling all homeschoolers looking for a quality music class this fall! Join Maria Wilson for 7 weeks of Music for Homeschoolers - learning the basics of music theory, music history and appreciation, and how to play the ukulele. Sign up now, as seats are limited in each class. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins October 1^st

Join the Hershey Coralettes Synchronized Swimming Team as they begin another season at the Derry Township Community Center! It helps to be comfortable in the water and to be a strong swimmer, but no synchro experience is necessary - we'll

teach you, join us in the competition pool Sunday October 1st! Click here to contact the team for registration information.

Begins October 12^th

Introducing an 18+ co-ed volleyball league held at the Derry Township Community Center! Teams are encouraged to sign up before it's too late. For more details, please visit our site today.

Begins November 4^th

Ages 40+ can learn how to read music, understand the basics of music composition, and learn how effective music is in helping our memories on a daily basis! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Thank you to our members and patrons for a great Summer! Continue to enjoy the indoor amenities at the DTCC as we transition into our Fall facility hours.

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

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 7:00 pm

Join us for our last-of-the-year music event. Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and join us for an evening in Downtown Hershey! Click here for more information.

Monday, September 11, 2023, 1:00 pm

Hershey Horticulture Society's September 2023 Program is kicking off its fall program with Climate Change: Its Seasonal Effects in the U.S., with Climate Scientist Zachary Labe, Ph.D., from Princeton University & NOAA, on September 11, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Brownstone Lodge, Hershey. Click here for more information. No registration is required; all are welcome!

Monday, September 11, 2023, 8:00 pm

Join Courtyard of Honor on September 11, 2023, at Hidden Still, Hershey, to honor the 2,977 innocent victims of 9/11 and toast them at 9:11 pm. The event starts at 8:00 pm. For event details, click here.

Thursday, September 14, 2023, 10:15 am

Hershey Area Neighbors & Newcomers Club (HANNC), will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey at 10:15 am on Thursday, September 14, 2023. For over 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 gathering will be an informational and organizational meeting. Guests are invited to attend. HANNC meets from September to April on the second Thursday of the month. For more information, visit their website.

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00 pm

“A Little of This, A Little of That”

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Launching of the Youth Festival Strings

Click here for ticket information and details of the Hershey Symphony news and updates.

Monday, Sep. 25 - Oct. 30, 2023, 10:00 am

Beginner Oil/Acrylic Painting class

Thursday, Sep. 28 - Nov. 16, 2023, 10:00 am

Water Media Painting

The Hershey Art Association has many upcoming events. Click here to read more details and see how you can participate.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:00 pm

Manada Conservancy is pleased to present “Corridors of Blue and Green: A Modern Look at Greenways” on September 26, 2023. This free educational program will feature a panel discussion highlighting the importance of local waterways and the land corridors along them. Click here for more details.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 am

Soup's On! Save the Date for the 17th Annual Soup Cook-off, Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds benefit the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department and the Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 5:30 pm

We are excited to invite you and your family to a community event at Shank Park as Rock Hill Heritage Farm of Hershey, LLC, partners with Derry Township Parks & Recreation, with a free showing of the beloved movie classic Charlotte's Web! Gather with us as we commemorate 10 years of successful community partnerships with our holistic Farm-Recycle initiative in Derry Township, converting food scraps into animal feed and nutrient-dense compost. Wishing to extend our appreciation to the community for a decade of support, we will be bringing a mini-farm tour to the park! Meet some of our animals and enjoy an educational presentation of our regenerative farm initiatives by farm owner/educator Katherine (Kat) English, followed by the free showing of Charlotte's Web. There will be a concession stand. One of our Farm-Recycle business partners, Just Juice, will also be on-site with their amazing juices! You won't want to miss it!

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am

Join us for Choctoberfest 2023: A celebration of bands, beers, bites, and chocolate! The 8th Annual Choctoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in Chocolate Town Park, Downtown Hershey. The fall event will have live music, local craft beer, delicious food from downtown restaurants, and chocolate! We'll also be featuring the 3rd Annual Chocolate Cake Baking Contest this year! To sign up for this amazing event, click here, or to keep up to date on all Choctoberfest events, click here!

Penn State College of Medicine is distributing information regarding their study on the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study. For more information, please click here.