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

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

Public Works Department would like Derry Township residents to be aware of the adjusted Spring/Summer Recycling Center hours. Click this link for the current hours.

Notice of Hearing - The Derry Township Board of Supervisors will reconvene the public hearing for the Governor Road Crossing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the main meeting room of the Administration building at the Derry Township Municipal Complex, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. An additional hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 6:00 pm.

The Township of Derry, Public Works Department has immediate openings for Seasonal Laborers. Work will consist of grounds and parks maintenance, leaf collection, and winter snow removal. Starting wage is $17.38 per hour with the flexibility in the schedule of 32 hours per week. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current valid PA Driver’s license. For more information call 717-533-2057, option 4. To apply for this position, click this link.

Protect your personal information and bring the documents that you no longer need to the Township’s Shred-It Event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, 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 18, 2023, 2:00 pm

Kirsten and Erik explore all our favorite Colors and travel Somewhere Over The Rainbow and beyond through music! Interactive and instructive, we'll play our way through a blanket made from Silver Threads and Golden Needles, take a Big Yellow Taxi, and find out why Wild Women Don't Have the Blues. Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library.

If you would like more event details, please click here.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:00 pm

This program provides a colorful glimpse into the history and culture of Morocco. From the desert oases of the south to the ski slopes of the High Atlas Mountains … from the bustling markets of Marrakech to the old Jewish quarter of Fes … Morocco offers the armchair traveler a wealth of wondrous sights and fascinating facts! Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. For more details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 3:00 pm

Join us in the Teen Space for a fun craft to help you unwind your mind. We'll be getting ready for spring by planting flower seeds! If you would like more event details, please click here.

Saturday, March 25, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join us for a Found Family Movie. We are getting ready for Kevin Wilson's Author Visit on April 21.

The Wizard of Oz is a classic the whole family can love. Bring a snack and a beverage and enjoy the movie. For more event details, click here.

Derry Township Parks & Recreation 37^th Annual Egg Hunt is hopping around again on Saturday, April 1, 2023! You can find the Easter Bunny at the hunt from 10:00 -11:00 am at Shank Park, Bullfrog Valley Road, Hershey, PA. The event will take place Rain or Shine! The hunt times are as follows: 2 years and under at 10:00 am, 3 and 4 year olds at 10:15 am, 5 and 6 year olds at 10:30 am, and 7 and 8 year olds at 10:45 am. Questions? Click here to email us.

Looking to make a career change? Apply to work at the Derry Township Community Center as a Full-Time Lifeguard. To read all the latest employment opportunities and apply, click this link.

The Derry Township Community Center will be CLOSED Sunday, April 9, 2023, in observance of the Easter Holiday.

Begins March 16^th

Spring registration for swim lessons is now open! We're offering spring classes for Preschool Level 1

& 2, Level 2, Water Tots, and Adult Learn to Swim.

To register, visit our site today.

Begins March 20^th

Our American Sign Language Level 1 course is back this spring! Join us for a comprehensive class that introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for people with little or no previous knowledge of ASL. To register, visit our site today.

Begins March 25^th

Soccer Shots Spring Season starts soon! Enroll today, and sign up here!

Begins March 27^th

Spring tennis classes are now open! Get a jump on registration and reserve your spot today. There are classes for ages 7 years and up! To register, visit our site today!

Begins April 3^rd

If you're an athlete who wants to improve strength and agility to help with your sport, then the SP45 for 14-18 year olds class is for you. In addition to sport-specific exercises, you'll work on the proper form of the BIG 3 movements: bench, deadlift, and squat. To register, visit our site today!

Begins April 4^th

Say cheese! Intro to Digital Photography is back again at the Derry Township Community Center. The winter session sold out and the spring session already has a

few lucky people registered, so you definitely don't want to wait to sign up if you're interested! To register, visit our site today!

Begins April 6^th

Allison Juliana's popular Art Exploration for Kids and Illustration, art classes are back this spring! Winter classes sold out, so be sure to sign up soon to secure your spot! To register, visit our site today!

Begins April 18^th

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 - 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 - 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 - 3:30-4:15 pm

Begins April 19^th

Grown Up & Me Yoga with Ages 2-4

5:30-6:00 pm



Registration is open now for youth yoga classes!

Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher combines traditional Yoga with creative elements, tailoring the delivery to meet and engage children of all ages and developmental stages. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins July 10^th - Slime Week Camp

Begins July 24^th - Outside the Lines ~ Art Camp

Join us in July for 2 weeks of summer camps brought to us by Fun4All. Slime Week is July 10th through the 14th, and Outside the Lines ~ Art Camp is the week of July 24th through the 28th. To register, visit our site today!

Begins Tuesday, June 5^th

Snapology offers the best S.T.E.A.M. camps in the area. We offer camps and workshops year-round, including spring break camps, summer camps, holiday break camps, and camps during teacher in-service days. Your kids will love our fun camp topics and themes. Shh, don’t tell them it’s educational! To register, visit our site today!

Begins July 17^th

Wag on to the most PAWSOME camp in town, Challenge Island, Pets Palooza C! You and your S.T.E.A.M team will engineer a world created just for pets: From Pets Palooza Hotel Day to Give a Dog a Bone Day to Salty Sea Dog Day to a very special Rescue Pets Day. You'll even get to adopt adorable pretend pets of your own and create habitats to match their needs and personalities! This STEAMtastic camp gets two paws up and is a must for every pet-loving kid! To register, visit our site today!

Now Interviewing for Summer employment at the Derry Township Community Center! To read the full descriptions and apply, click this link.

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

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 11:00 am-9:00 pm

Please join us on March 21^st at Rubber Soul in Hummelstown to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! This event is hosted by 3.21 For Life, a local organization committed to raising awareness and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome as well as funds to local non-profits for camps and therapeutic programs in the Hershey/Hummelstown area. This is a FREE event from 11:00 am-9:00 pm including kids' activities, raffles, a silent auction, 3.21 merchandise, Down the Hatch IPA, and live music! For more details, visit their website.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 5:00-8:00 pm

Join Courtyard of Honor and the Derry Township Police Department as they partner together on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, for FREE coffee, candy, and conversation at the Starbucks located at Hershey Towne Square, 169 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. It's a time to get together to answer questions, learn more about this great project, and discover how you, a Hershey resident can get involved as a community and make a positive impact with this project for future generations. For more information, visit our website.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 6:00 pm

(reserve your spot by March 18th)

Learn more about endometriosis and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at a free screening of the endometriosis documentary Below the Belt. Screening dates are scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Zoetropolis Theatre in Lancaster. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the program starts at 6:30 pm. The deadline to reserve your spot is Saturday, March 18, 2023. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with Penn State Health’s multidisciplinary pain team to answer questions about endometriosis, other pelvic pain-related conditions, and minimally invasive treatment options. For additional information and to register, click here.

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 4:30-7:00 pm

Are you hungry for a good spaghetti dinner? Join us at The Hershey Community Chorus Spring Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in the former school at 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA. This is a “Take-Out or Dine-In” event between 4:30 to 7:00 pm. For more event details and to purchase your meal today, click here.

Sunday, March 26, 2023, 4:00 pm

The Mendelssohn Piano Trio will explore three stylistically different compositions when they perform at 4:00 pm Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Sanctuary of Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. The concert is part of the church’s 2023 Arts Alive! cultural series. A free-will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. For more information about this event, click here.

Begins April 2^nd

Derry Presbyterian Church announces its schedule of worship services during Holy Week. It begins on Sunday, April 2, 2023, with Palm Sunday, and runs until Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Child care is available on Sunday mornings and Maundy Thursday. For more information about all the services, click here.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the Township’s trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program for free-roaming cats in our community. Last year, 68 cats went through the clinic, and over half were able to go into rescue programs. We have a clinic scheduled for April 11, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit our website.

Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 am

Come join the 18th Annual "Soldiers of Law" Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Hershey, PA, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The event starts and ends behind the PA State Police Academy across from Hersheypark. This event, "Honoring Our Pennsylvania Fallen Police Officers" by the Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC-PA V Harrisburg. The event is organized and sponsored by the Blue Knights PA V Chapter. All are welcome! Call 717-534-0565 or click here to download the form and learn more about the event details.

Sunday, April 30, 2023, 4:00-7:00 pm

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to "Classics and Jazz," a special fundraising event at the Fountain Lobby at The Hotel Hershey, Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The night will feature a silent auction and musical guests. For event details, click this link.