The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

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

PennDOT announced this week that a new resurfacing project on Route 39 (Hershey Park Drive), Route 322 (Governor’s Road), Route 743 (Fishburn Road/Cocoa Avenue), and Route 2011 (Fishburn Road/Hockersville Road/Swatara Avenue) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, will begin on Monday, March 18. Click the link to read the details about this project. (see below for the map details).

Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, weather permitting, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to reconstruct Milroy Road at the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road Intersection Improvement project in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, is scheduled to begin. Click the link to read the details of this project. (see below for the map details).

Derry Township Residents, Pennsylvania American Water, is conducting a service line inventory in our area. They started on Monday, March 11, and will continue through March 22, going door-to-door and collecting responses from those who still need to complete the survey online. All contractors representing Pennsylvania American Water in the field will wear high-visibility vests and carry official photo ID badges. Pennsylvania American Water wants to assess the type of material our customers' water service lines are made of. Water service lines connect the water main to your home or property and can be made of copper, plastic, galvanized steel, or lead. Please help assist them by answering a few questions if they contact you or come to your door. Your help is very important in helping them meet the goal of identifying and replacing lead service lines. You can click the link for more information.

Spring is approaching! Starting last Monday, March 11, 2024, The Derry Township Recycling Center and Yard Waste Drop-off area extended its hours to better serve our community. From March 11 to November 3, 2024, enjoy the convenience of extended hours, making it easier to recycle and dispose of yard waste responsibly. Visit our page to see our hours now!

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.

Saturday, March 16, 2:00 pm

Tae Keller will join us from the West Coast to discuss her Newbery Award-winning book When You Trap a Tiger; our inaugural Hershey Reads selection for families. For more event details, click the link.

Tuesday, March 19, 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! For more event details, click the link.

Colorful Conversations

Wednesday, March 20, 5:00 pm

Join us outside the Teen Space for some relaxing coloring and conversation. This event is meant for young adults and older to connect while coloring beautiful pages. No skill is required. You don't have to share your completed work unless you want to. We will have pages and pencils, but please bring your own if you wish. Drop in late, leave early, or whatever works with your schedule. It's always a good idea to put something relaxing in your busy calendar. Join us, and let's connect! For more event details, click the link.

Community Crochet Night

Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. This event is appropriate for ages 12 and older. For more event details, click the link.

Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 pm

This program brings you all the turbulent history, brilliant culture, and magical beauty of Venice since its founding 1,500 years ago by migrant fishermen. For more event details and to register, click the link.

Thursday, March 21, 4:00 pm

Are you an artist, a poet, or a writer? Share your story by contributing to our brand-new teen zine. We are going old school and publishing a zine! Meet in the teen space to work on pieces for the zine with other teen artists and writers. For more event details, click the link.

Saturday, March 23, 12:00 pm

This class is for artists (or artists at heart) interested in basic comic book drawing techniques. Bring your drawing materials! This is a four-hour session to help you improve your skills. Feel free to bring a snack and drink. Ages 11+. For more event details and to register, click the link.

Coming Next Week! The 38th Annual Egg Hunt at Shank Park is Saturday, March 23rd! Hop on over and visit our Facebook Events page for more 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!

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!

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

We eagerly anticipate spring! Join us for invigorating workouts and explore our diverse fitness programs and classes. Check out the new Group Ex schedule!

Begins March 18^th

Afterschool Tennis Clinics are back again this spring with Green Net Tennis! Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and begin the week of April 29th, so be sure to get signed up soon!

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!

Soccer Shots: Spring Season starts soon! Enroll online by signing up online!

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.

March 30, 10:00 am

Get ready to hop around Downtown Hershey Association for our adult egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10 am to 1 pm! Don't let the kids have all the fun this Easter season. Join us for a fun-filled day of searching for hidden eggs and winning EGG-cellent prizes. We'll have a unique location for you to turn in your numbered egg and claim your prize. Please note that only one egg prize per adult can be turned in. Don't miss out on the fun; click here for more details!

April 20, 8:00 am

Clean communities are happier places to live, work, and visit. That's why the Downtown Hershey Association is excited to announce our upcoming Community Clean-Up Event! We are teaming up with individuals and organizations in our community to make a difference and create a cleaner environment for everyone. If you or your organization want to get involved, we invite you to join us on the event day. Check-in will be at the Chocolate Town Park, located adjacent to the Hershey Fire Department, starting at 7:30 am on April 20, 2024. 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 here!

Registration Opens March 15^th

We are excited to announce that the 33rd Annual Ben & Tim Day is approaching! Registration opens on March 15, 2024. Your contribution will go a long way in helping us positively impact the students in our community. Let's come together to support Ben & Tim Day! To join us in supporting this great cause, please click the link to register and learn more about how you can donate, get involved in the 5k Race, 1-mile Run, Virtual Run, and much more!

Thursday, March 21, 11:00 am

Please SAVE THE DATE for March 21, 2024, World Down Syndrome Day, and join us at Troegs for a DOWN-RIGHT AWESOME Celebration with food, music, and pure joy. To volunteer, sponsor, or get involved, please visit the link for more information on event details!

Friday, March 22^nd, 12:00 pm

Tickets go on Sale!

Diamonds and Denim Ladies Night Out is one of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA’s (RMHC-CP) premier events. Each year, women throughout Central Pennsylvania get together to have fun and network while supporting RMHC-CP’s mission of keeping families together. Shine in your favorite blue jeans and gems as you enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, desserts, raffles, and a fun silent auction! Click to purchase your tickets today!

Saturday, March 23^rd, 8:00 pm

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present “Glorious” at Founders Hall on the campus of Milton Hershey School in Hershey on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 8:00 pm. Click for details!

Thursday, March 28^th, 6:30 pm

Hershey Area Art Association will be offering a class on Encaustic Painting, the art of wax painting. The class starts on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Supplies will be provided. For more information and other events, click the link.

Sunday, April 7^th, 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 also 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, email, or through their website. We hope to see you at the clinic!

The Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach are excited to introduce an updated website and logo. On the site, you can find information about becoming a client, volunteer opportunities, events, and much more! Give them a visit! 

Hershey Figure Skating Club offers two unique and fun summer camps. You don't need any skating experience. Click for details!