The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, September 26^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.

The Zoning Hearing Board, case 2023-13, regarding 2177 & 2181, Swatara Creek Road, initially scheduled on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Meeting Room of the Derry Township Administration Building located at 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. 

We are excited to announce that the Township's Fall Shred-It event will take place on October 14, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:45 am at the Derry Township Public Works Facility at 650 Clearwater Road. This event is exclusively for residents and is limited to two bags or boxes per household. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of confidential or sensitive documents. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Click here for more information.

We would like to inform residents of an upcoming road work project that will begin on Route 322 between Walton Avenue and University Drive. Work will be completed during nighttime hours for milling and paving. Weather permitting, work will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Work is expected to be completed within a month from the start date. Please expect traffic pattern changes and delays. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone. 

The Township of Derry Public Works Department would like to remind residents to make sure that recreational equipment is placed behind the right-of-way. You can follow this link to stay informed. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, the residents, the community, and the drivers remain safe during this fall and winter season.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning CHS, a Milton Hershey School subsidiary, celebrated its newest location's grand opening on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Township Supervisors and members of the community attended the event to mark this momentous occasion. The new school will provide high-quality early childhood education to children in the area and continue the legacy of the Hershey family's commitment to education. To read more about the celebration, please click here.

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:00 am

Reuse, reduce, and recycle at our annual Halloween Costume Swap! Redeem the tickets you received when you dropped off costumes to "purchase" a new-to-you costume at our Swap. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome! While all are welcome, children aged 11 and under must have a person responsible to remain in the library during chess club. For more details and to register, click here.

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join Kayla for an afternoon of painting. Our muse this afternoon is inspired by the octopus from Shelby VanPelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures. Space is limited, so register soon. Wear clothes you don't mind painting in. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 3:00 pm

Chef Laura Basini will join us via Zoom for a live-stream class in decorating. You will decorate a 5x7 cookie in the image of your favorite book! (Please bring a book or picture of the book cover to class.) This class is open to everyone in 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. For more event details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 6:00 pm

Spend an evening crocheting. Bring your current project. Ask questions from more experienced people. Build a community and have fun. This is a free event for those new to crochet and those who have been at it for a while. Appropriate for ages 12 and older. For more event details, click here.

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 6:00 pm

Join us at Cassel Vineyards to discuss Neil Gaiman's "A Study in Emerald." This story can be found in many places on the internet, on Libby, and in the library. Make sure you are a few minutes early so that you can grab a refreshment before we begin. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 am

Andrea's back! She will walk you through building your own dried floral wreath that is full, fun, and fabulous. Most of her dried blooms come from her own gardens. Please come to class with cash or a check for $40. You will feel like a pro by the end of the class. Andrea is a wonderful instructor, and class is always fun! Andrea will have a variety of dried flowers and greens for you to choose from. Each wreath will be unique and special. For more event details, click here.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Friends of Parks & Recreation and the Hershey Federal Credit Union, will sponsor the 75th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade through the streets of Hershey on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm. A special thank you to the Hershey Company for supplying the candy for the spectators along the parade route! Registration forms may be found online via the following link.

Some spooky vibes are coming from Derry Township Community Center (DTCC)! Carve out some time and enter at your own risk for DTCC's Annual Trick-or-Treat night! It should be a spooktakular good time from 6:00-8:00 pm on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31, 2023! Wishing you an eerie, spooky, spellbinding, fang-tastic Halloween! 

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, save the date to begin the holiday shopping season at the 37th Annual Hershey Arts & Craft Show! Over 150 vendors from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states will have their handmade original items for sale. The following food trucks will also be on site: Crema Coffee, Blue Bear BBQ, and 717 Tacos! Follow the link for more event details.

Interested in personal training but need more information on what a trainer can do for you? Come meet our trainers in person! Get to know a little bit about them before committing to any service. They're here to help and would love to meet you!

Calling all seeking to learn valuable lessons in the

4-week karate classes at the Derry Township Community Center. Take your pick between Mondays or Thursdays, or both! To register, visit our site today!

Begins September 25^th

Compete on your own to gain as much muscle or lose as much fat as possible in 8 weeks. Guidelines and weekly workouts will be provided. Includes initial and mid-way training sessions with a personal trainer and a complimentary nutrition consultation. To register, visit our site today.

Begins October 1^st

Join the Hershey Coralettes Synchronized Swimming Team as they begin another season at the Derry Township Community Center! It helps to be comfortable and a strong swimmer in the water, but no synchro experience is necessary - we'll teach you! Join us in the competition pool on Sunday, October 1st! Click here to contact the team for registration information.

Begins October 2^nd & 4^th

For ages 8-13, Courageous Creations aims to go beyond the traditional baking experience. As you

learn techniques for creating mouthwatering cakes, we will also delve into courageous conversations that touch on topics like integrity, resilience, kindness, and compassion. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins October 3^rd

Fall Fit 45, Fat Burner class, includes conditioning with weight training. It is a great way to start your mornings for a more productive day! All skill levels are welcome! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins October 12^th

Introducing an 18+ co-ed volleyball league held at the Derry Township Community Center! Teams are encouraged to sign up before it's too late. For more details, please 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.

Begins November 15^th

Nerf® Night keeps on rolling along into November with our BIGGEST night yet! We are nearly doubling the number of participants who are able to sign up and holding large games inside of the gymnasium. Spots will still go quickly, so don't wait to register! (You can't make this event? No worries! Check out our December event!) To register for this class, visit our site today.

Thank you to our members and patrons for a great Summer! Continue to enjoy the indoor amenities at the DTCC as we transition into our Fall facility hours.

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

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00 pm

“A Little of This, A Little of That”

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Launching of the Youth Festival Strings

Click here for ticket information and details of the Hershey Symphony news and updates.

Monday, Sep. 25 - Oct. 30, 2023, 10:00 am

Beginner Oil/Acrylic Painting class

Thursday, Sep. 28 - Nov. 16, 2023, 10:00 am

Water Media Painting

The Hershey Art Association has many upcoming events. Click here to read more details and see how you can participate.

Begins September 25^th

Hershey History Center has many exciting upcoming events. They are planning their annual tour, gala, and an extensive community event, The Big Night at the Barn! To learn more details of these events, click here.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:00 pm

Manada Conservancy is pleased to present “Corridors of Blue and Green: A Modern Look at Greenways” on September 26, 2023. This free educational program will feature a panel discussion highlighting the importance of local waterways and the land corridors along them. Click here for more details.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7:30 am

Hershey Horticulture Society will be offering its annual plant sale on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. All plants are donated from members' gardens and proceeds benefit community service projects, scholarship funds, and educational programs. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 am

Soup's On! Save the Date for the 17th Annual Soup Cook-off, Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds benefit the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department and the Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 5:30 pm

Join Rock Hill Heritage Farm of Hershey, LLC, and Derry Township Parks & Recreation as they partner together for a special viewing of Charlotte's Web at Shank Park. They'll be celebrating a decade of our Farm-Recycle initiative in Derry Township. Come enjoy a mini-farm tour, meet our animals, and learn about our regenerative farm efforts with Katherine (Kat) English, farm owner/educator. There’ll be concession stands, plus you'll have an opportunity to taste delicious juices from Just Juice, one of our Farm-Recycle business partners, which will be available! Don’t miss it! Bring your blankets and chairs for this family-friendly event!

Begins October 7th

Penn State is offering free flu shots and free hernia talk that residents may find of interest. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the township's trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program for free-roaming cats in our community. The next clinic is October 11, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit the website.

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am

Join us for Choctoberfest 2023: A celebration of bands, beers, bites, and chocolate! The 8th Annual Choctoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in Chocolate Town Park, Downtown Hershey. The fall event will have live music, local craft beer, delicious food from downtown restaurants, and chocolate! We'll also be featuring the 3rd Annual Chocolate Cake Baking Contest this year! To sign up for this amazing event, click here, or to keep up to date on all Choctoberfest events, click here!

Begins October 19^th

The Love INC of Greater Hershey will be holding an online auction opening Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 am, and closing on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 8:00 pm. For more information, please click here.

Begins October 14^th

The Top Hershey/Hummelstown artists will open their studio and gallery doors to the public on October 14-15, 2023, for the Annual Hershey Hummelstown Art Studio Tour! You don't want to miss this once-a-year opportunity to view their latest works! For more information, please click here.