The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

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

This is to advise the public that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Derry Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 pm, has been canceled. The following public in-person meeting for the Derry Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033. 

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 or at the above-referenced July 31, 2023. All interested parties are invited to attend the above-referenced public hearing. 

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.

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 and to register, click here.

Tuesday, August 01, 2023, 2:00 pm

While finding a dinosaur may be accomplished by one person, getting a dinosaur out of the ground is always a team effort. Join our paleontologist friends, Mike and Roberta Straka, to learn about all the different skills that come together on a paleontological dig and experience the thrill of digging up a real dinosaur bone!

For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, August 01, 2023, 6:00 pm

Join Carly and spend an evening crocheting with your current project. Ask questions, build a community, and have fun. Appropriate for ages 12 and older.

For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, August 02, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library for a walk around town and a brief workout when we return to the library. Please bring a towel or mat for the workout. For more event details, click here.

Thursday, August 03, 2023, 11:00 am

Are you an artist? A poet? A writer? Share your story by contributing to our brand-new Teen Zine. Starting in August, we will meet twice a month to create and participate in master classes with area writers and artists. One meeting each month will be a creator’s workshop—meet in the teen space to work on pieces for the zine with other teen artists and writers. The other meeting will be a virtual master class conducted by a professional in the field. Registration is requested but not required. For more event details, click here.

Begins Saturday, August 05, 2023, 10:00 am

Books, movies, music, puzzles and games! All are on sale at the Friends of the Hershey Public Library's Annual Book Sale!

Saturday, August 5 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, August 6 - 1:00-5:00 pm

Monday, August 7 - 10:00 am- 5:00 pm,

All items are 50% off*

Tuesday, August 8 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm,

$5 per bag or box*, 50% off specially priced items

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? Click here!

For more event details, 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, take a look at our pool schedules. (Leisure Pool/ Outdoor Pool)

On Saturday, August 4, 2023, Derry Township Parks & Recreation, Movies at Shank Park will showcase its final movie of the season, "Back to the Future". For a cozy experience, bring your blankets and/or chairs, you can even tune in from the comfort of your car! Concessions are available for purchase. Thank you to The Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation for generously sponsoring the event. For more information, click here for details.

The new Group Ex Schedule will begin on August 1, 2023. Look for new class additions to the schedule after Labor Day! Click here, to view the updated schedule.

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!

Join us Aug 1^st & 8^th

An outdoor water exercise class will be available at the diving end of the outdoor pool at a depth of over 3'6". This class will involve noodles and barbells. Participants should enter the main entrance lobby of the community center and check in with the front

desk to sign up for the class. The class will be offered on August 1st & 8th at 7:00 pm. *Sign-ups will be on the date of the event at the front desk.

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 13^th

Have you ever wanted to learn sign language? Well, here's your chance! Hillary Krokonko will introduce the basics of ASL for people who have little to no previous

knowledge of signing. This course will include learning the ABCs, numbers, basic vocabulary, and light conversation. A variety of beginner topics are introduced, as well as games to make this class fun! To register, 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!

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 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.

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/August's Newsletter. To learn more about the center, visit the website.

Friday, August 04, 2023, 7:00 pm

Join us on the first Friday of the month! On Friday, August 4, 2023, featuring Big Mamma and the Velvet Martinis! Bring your lawn chairs and BYOB to enjoy LIVE jazz under the stars with an eclectic mix of jazz musicians in the Hershey History Center's Barnyard. Drummers, trumpet players, guitarists, vocalists, and more. Five unique performances present a variety of jazz styles to thrill the audience all summer long. For more information, visit our website.

Wednesday, August 09, 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.

Saturday, August 12, 2023, 7:00 pm

Downtown Hershey Association is pleased to announce the artists for Music on Chocolate on Saturday, August 12th. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us for some Jazz down on Chocolate Town Park under the lights! For event details, click here.

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. For event details, click here.

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9:00 am

Manada Conservancy will host a stream ecology lesson and experience for older kids (8 and up) at Camp Catherine on Saturday, August 26. Two-morning sessions are available 9:00-10:15 am or 10:30 -11:45 am. 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.

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 1:00 pm

In partnership with Select Medical, Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital will host Penn State Health RecFest 2023 on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex at 75 Champ Blvd, Manheim. The event is free, and registration is required. Click here to sign up in advance or register at the door.