The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, July 25^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.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Derry Township, Dauphin County, PA, will reconvene the public hearing in Conditional Use Application No. 2022-06 on Monday, July 31, 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. Please note that the Board of Supervisors will consider testimony, evidence, and public comment at the above-referenced July 31, 2023. All interested parties are invited to attend the above-referenced public hearing. 

The Derry Township Municipal Authority Board has canceled their Monday, July 24, 2023, public meeting. The Board will next meet at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room of the Authority office located at 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA.

Derry Township Police Department’s K9 Tor will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Tor’s vest is sponsored by Kimberly Slaughter of Together Savings Paws and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Power Room and Together Savings Paws.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Click here for more information.

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Derry Township Police Department will be hosting National Night Out

in the 1st block of West Caracas Avenue adjacent to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. We invite everyone to join us to celebrate community unity against crime! For detailed information on the event, click here.

We want to inform our residents about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), available through August 11, 2023. These LIHEAP crisis grants are available for emergencies where an applicant is in jeopardy of losing water service. If you are facing such a situation, you may be eligible to receive one crisis grant for your drinking water service and one crisis grant for your wastewater service, each up to $2,500. Please note that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) does not administer this grant, and we cannot answer technical questions regarding the program. To learn more about the LIHWAP crisis grant program, we encourage you to review our informational flyers available for residents. Click here for more information.

As many residents know the Courtyard of Honor, Veterans, and 9-11/Emergency Responders Memorials will be located at Chocolate Town Park. These Memorials hold a special place in our hearts as they honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. We are excited to report that construction is progressing smoothly, and we anticipate that Phase One of the memorials may be complete as soon as Memorial Day 2024. Our team has been working diligently to ensure that the Memorials are beautiful, functional, and accessible to all. Thank you for your continued support. Click here

to read more details regarding the progress.

Saturday, July 22, 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.

Tuesday, July 25, 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! This is an open house-style program. Stay as long or as little as you like. For more event details, click here.

Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10:15 am

We invite you to join us for 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, and call & response activities. We encourage parents and caregivers to be present and participate along with your children. Your little ones will have more fun if you do, too! For more event details, click here.

Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:00 am

Families with children ages 2-5 are welcome to register for an hour of center-based free play that encourages children and their adults to engage in the five practices of Early Literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. For more event details, click here.

Begins August 5^th

It's that time of year again! Join the Friends of the Hershey Public Library for their Annual Book Sale! It starts Saturday, August 5, 2023, and runs until Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Books, movies, music, puzzles, and games for great prices! Preview night for Members of the Friends of the Hershey Public Library, Friday, August 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Want to become a Member? For more event details, including hours and sales days, click here.

Starting from Monday, July 31, 2023, through Friday, August 11, 2023, the Competition Pool and the Competition Pool locker rooms will be CLOSED for floor maintenance. During this period, the Leisure and Outdoor Pool(s) and the Leisure Pool and Family Changing Locker Rooms will remain accessible to all patrons. For the hours of availability, please take a look at our pool schedules.

The Derry Township Community Center is excited to host the MPSL Divisional Saturday, July 22, 2023.

We would like to WELCOME Hershey Aquatic Club, Heather Field, Willowood, and Devon Crest! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The COMPETITION POOL will be closed that day. SWIM PARENTS & SPECTATORS: The last two parking islands closest to

the Hershey Library is where tents and chairs can be set up. Parking is available for you in the Hershey Early Childhood Center parking lot. DERRY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER PATRONS: Parking is available in our parking facility.

Begins July 24^th

There's still time to sign up for the tennis camps/clinics before summer is over! For adults and kids, there's a class for everyone. Visit our site to register today.

Begins July 31^st

Join us for some great strength-building classes, Barbell Basics, Barbell Basics - Women Only, and Bodybuilding Basics; we will improve strength and overall fitness through weight training. Our experienced and certified trainers will guide you through each session, ensuring that you are performing exercises with proper form and technique.

Our goal is to empower everyone to feel confident and strong in their own bodies, and our classes are a great opportunity for beginners and experienced lifters alike. We encourage you to join us and take the first step towards achieving your fitness goals. To register, 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 7^th

Get in great shape with this overall H.E.A.T. - High Energy Athletic Training workout class! Tone your body, gain strength, and improve your cardiovascular endurance. The class will include free weights and bodyweight exercises. To register, visit our site today!

Begins September 6^th

After taking the summer off, the popular Intro to Digital Photography class is back! Don't miss your opportunity to take your photography skills to the next level with this 6-week class. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins September 10^th, 27^th, Oct 8^th, & Oct 26^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, Fall Spiced Smoothie Bowl, and "Snicker" for Snickers. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins September 14^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!

To register, 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 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.

As the end of summer draws near, stay informed of the outdoor pool operating hours and Labor Day holiday hours. Click here for dates and times to enjoy the outdoor pool before the season ends.

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.

Thursday, July 27, 2023, 9:00 am

Women Business Owners and Leaders! If you’ve been looking to network, connect and promote yourself and your business meaningfully, please join us at a Visitor Day for the local chapter of the Women’s Business League (WBL). Click here for details.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the township’s trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program

for free-roaming cats in our community. Our next clinic

is on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit our website.

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 5:00 pm

Manada Conservancy will be hosting a summer native plant sale on Thursday, August 17, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, featuring keystone plants and late-blooming perennials. The event will be held at our native plant nursery within the East Hanover Township Nature Park (328 N. Crawford Road, Grantville, PA). This is our last sale for 2023. For event details, click here.

Monday, August 21, 2023, 6:00 pm

If you love to sing, can follow a director, and there's no audition, the Hershey Community Chorus is the chorus for you. The HCC will host an Open House from 6:00-7:00 pm, and a Test Run Rehearsal from 7:00-9:00 pm on Monday, August 21, at the Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown. For event details, 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.