The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, July 11^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.

Hey there, all you green-thumbed homeowners out there! Are you ready to make our community even more beautiful this fall? We're thrilled to announce that our 2023 Fall Street Tree Planting Program is now open, and we want YOU to be a part of it! By participating in this amazing initiative, you'll be helping keep our community looking its best. So why wait? Sign up today! The deadline to register is July 14, 2023, so don't delay. Let's plant some love in our neighborhood together! For detailed information on the program, click here.

Saturday, July 08, 2023, 10:00 am

USCF-Rated Chess Tournament Format: Open (all ages) and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs. each player in their quad. For more event details and to register, click here.

Monday, July 10, 2023, 10:00 am

It's too darn hot outside--keep cool in our Teen Space and contribute to our large mural. We'll provide some chill tunes, markers, colored pencils, and a mural to color; you provide the creativity! Drop in and stay as long or as little as you like. For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 10:00 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Everyone deserves an hour of uninterrupted reading....and this is yours. The library will see you at Starbucks with your book! For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6:00 pm

Join us for an intro to crochet class taught by local crafter Carly Schaelling. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of amigurumi crochet, which is the art of making stuffed animals and plushies with yarn and a crochet hook! Embrace your creativity and learn a new skill! Supplies provided. This is a free event for those who register. For more event details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly (and most likely one of her dogs) in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library with your walking shoes. For those who are interested, we will do a brief stretch and ab workout after we return from the walk. Please bring a towel or mat for that workout. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join us for our one-hour Getting Started with Libby webinar and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive the recording. For more event details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 6:00 pm

Push the boundaries of your creativity while exploring guided journaling techniques with local artist Kitana Brown. All ages and experience levels are welcome!

For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 6:30 pm

Struggling readers are paired with licensed therapy dogs and their handlers. A selection of suitable reading material is provided for the children to read to the dogs. For more event details and to register, click here.

Thursday, July 13, 2023, 6:00 pm

Join us at Cassel Vineyards (80 Shetland Road, Hummelstown) at 6:00 pm to discuss H. Beam Piper's Omnilingual. The story can be found online at Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org). For more event details, click here.

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 9:00 am

Join us for our Hershey Reads Kickoff! We're starting a new community reading program centered around stories! Cupboard Maker Books will be on hand selling this year's books for the community read. Let's start sharing stories today!

Derry Township Parks & Recreation will showcase its second annual movie at Movies at Shank Park! "Minions: The Rise of Gru" on Saturday, July 8, 2023, starting at dusk. Due to the weather, the movie has been moved from Friday to Saturday. Concessions will be on sale, and for a cozy experience, bring your blankets and/or chairs. If you prefer, you can even tune in from the comfort of your car! The Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation generously sponsors the movies. For more information, click here for details.

Due to floor maintenance, the Competition Pool and the Competition Pool locker rooms will be CLOSED starting Monday, July 31, 2023, through Friday, August 11, 2023.

Are you ready for a summer filled with excitement, adventure, and learning? Look no further than Derry Township Community Center! We are thrilled to announce our summer kids' camps, with themes like Slime Week, Pets Palooza, and Outside the Lines- Art; your child is sure to find a camp they love. Our expert instructors will provide hands-on learning experiences that are both educational and fun. Don't let your child miss out on the summer of a lifetime - sign them up for one of our amazing camps today! To register, visit our site today!

Begins July 3^rd

Check out our ongoing Karate classes for ages 3 to adults; these classes provide value for the whole family! To register, visit our site today!

Begins July 10^th

Compete on your own to gain as much muscle or lose as much fat as you can in 8 weeks in this Powerbuilding-Trainer Challenge! Guidelines and weekly workouts will be provided. Includes initial and mid-way training sessions with a personal trainer as well as a complementary nutrition consultation. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Begins August 2^nd

Register Now for Summer Yoga! Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher. Mommy, daddy, or caregivers with kids ages 2-4 are invited to join for some yoga fun. This fun and creative class is designed to stimulate a young child’s growing curiosity. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises, and imaginative relaxation techniques teach 2, 3, and 4-year-olds about their growing bodies. Sprinkled with

music, crafts, picture books, and age-appropriate props, we’ll capture their attention while enhancing language development, motor coordination, and play skills. You will engage and bond with your child on their level. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins August 14^th

Trainer, Deb Tregea, will teach you how to use the balls, bands, rollers, and other fitness accessories to increase your mobility and flexibility in this amazing, Mobility & Flexibility Workshop! Have items at home? Bring them in! To register, visit our site today!

Begins September 10^th, 27^th, & Oct 8^th

It's never too early to plan for fall! It's right around the corner and we're offering some delicious cooking classes starting September 10^th at the Derry Township Community Center. Join us for Crisp Apple & Shaved Fennel Salad, Fall Foliage Picnic at the Park, and Fall Spiced Smoothie Bowl. Spots are limited, so

be sure to sign up soon! To register for any of these classes, 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! To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins September 22^nd

We are calling all homeschoolers looking for a quality music class this fall! Join Maria Wilson for 7-weeks of music - learning the basics of music theory, music history & 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.

Water you waiting for? Join us for the Summer season by becoming a member of the Derry Township Community Center! We make it easy. Membership registrations can be processed online, over the phone, or at our Front Desk! If you need your residency verified and added to your family account, please call us at 717-533-7138 or email us! We will be happy to assist you and have you as a member! Also, we offer gift cards that can be purchased for memberships! Show your friends and family the gift of health and wellness by purchasing a gift card. Click here to buy a membership and/or gift card today!

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

The Downtown Hershey Association, Music on Chocolate, has some fun music groups coming downtown. Grab your lawn chair and a blanket, and join us! Click here for more details.

Begins July 7^th

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy LIVE jazz under the stars with an eclectic mix of jazz musicians in the Hershey History Center's Barnyard. Little Brother Band will be playing on July 7th. Click here for details.

Begins July 13^th

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to expand your artistic horizons and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Join the Hershey Art Association for the Art Water Media Painting Class, starting Thursdays, July 13^th through Aug 24^th, and their one-day workshop, Plein Air Painting, which starts on July 19^th. Secure your spot and embark on a creative journey that will leave a lasting impact on your artistic practice. Click here for details.

Begins July 2023

Hershey Figure Skating Club is offering a variety of programs, starting in July 2023 - Join anytime! To learn more about the programs, click here.

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9:00 am

Two Boys, One Dream…A Community Tradition in Hershey since 1992. The 32nd Annual Ben & Tim Day, August 26, 2023, starts at 9:00 am. Registration is now open! For event details, click here.