The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday,

October 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 of Hearing – 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, October 24, 2022, at 6:00 pm and on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm in the main meeting room of the Administration building at the Derry Township Municipal Complex, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. The Board of Supervisors will consider testimony, evidence, and public comment at the public hearings and may take action on the same at that time. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearings. To read the details of the hearing, please click this link.

Please join Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center's Greening the Lower Susquehanna Program in planting a riparian buffer. This buffer is part of Derry Township’s Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan and helps reduce pollutant loads in our waterways. For more information and to register, please visit click this link.

During street sweeping, leaf picking, and snow plowing operations, freestanding basketball nets, soccer goals, and any other sporting equipment located along curbs, in alleys, and in the street, pose a serious safety issue to the drivers performing their duties either sweeping, collecting leaves or plowing snow. The Public Works Department is asking that this equipment be moved from the roadway and alley so that they do not overhang or protrude into the right-of-way. The Township of Derry will not reimburse for any damage to basketball nets/poles or any other recreational equipment located within the right-of-way that is damaged while performing the above-listed operations. The Township of Derry will seek full payment for any damage to any equipment caused by recreational equipment located within the right-of-way. 

Bullfrog Valley Stream Restoration: Construction is expected to begin the week of October 17^th to restore the stretch of Bullfrog Valley Run between the pond and Derry Woods Drive. This Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan Project is expected to be completed in early 2023 and will help reduce sediment loads by over 200,000 pounds per year. To read more about this project, click this link.

The Public Works Department is preparing for the annual leaf collection. Leaf collection began on Monday, October 3, 2022, and will run through Friday, December 9, 2022. For more information, click on this link.

Many of our Members and residents have and will continue to see projects around our Derry Township Community Center. Our goal is to continue making improvements that need our attention and will ultimately make the facility better. For more information, click on this link.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

It's that time of year again. Break out the measuring cups, baking pans, and food coloring! Come vote for your favorite between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm!

More information can be found online. All entries should be 95% edible. Register online. Sponsored through the generosity of the Friends of the Hershey Public Library and Karn's Food Stores!

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 2:00-3:00 pm

Join field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka on a scientific exploration highlighting the world of dinosaurs. Dig into the formation of fossils and the differences between herbivores and carnivores. Learn about working as field paleontologists, play the "Dinosaur Game Show," and meet "Mr. Nixon," an eight-foot Triceratops skull discovered by the team in 1996. Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. 

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00-9:00 pm

Join us for piano music under the stars. Local piano students will be sharing their talents. If you would like to participate as a pianist please contact Rita at ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org. We ask that performers be at least 11 years or older. Those joining us for the music should bring a lawn chair, blanket, and some snacks if you wish. We ask that if you come to watch a specific performer, you please stay for the entire performance so everyone has a full house to play to. See you in the r.g.-reading garden.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 7:00-8:00 pm

Micheal Jesberger is returning to the Hershey Public Library to share the True Story of Sleepy Hollow. Mr. Jesberger always is entertaining, educational, and fun! Join us for spooky tales and real stories.

Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library.

Saturday, October 29, 2022, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece with Andrea Beitzel - Select a pumpkin from our assortment or feel free to bring one of your own. We will attach sphagnum moss, succulents, and dried flower accents to make an arrangement you will be proud to display for the fall season. Each centerpiece is $35. Payment for the class can be paid via Paypal or cash on the day of the event. Register online.

Starting November 8, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm

Philosophers' Table Discussion Group: Meets the second Tuesday of the month starting in November from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the Hershey Public Library. Dates are November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, and March 14. Please register on the events' calendar. To register, click this link. Register to join the round table discussion, led by Jim Logue, and engage in the Socratic method to delve into philosophical discussions and share opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and those attending will learn and discuss it in an open and respectful atmosphere. A great way to engage and expand your mind. Ages 18 and older please. 

Monday, October 31, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm

The Derry Township residents are welcome to stop by the Derry Township Community Center for candy on the evening of Trick or Treat on Monday, October 31, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Join us for the 2022 Hershey Arts & Craft Show, Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9:00 am to

3:00 pm, located at the Hershey High School, 550 Homestead Road, Hershey. Free Admission! There will be over 150 vendors and artists from all over Central PA, as well as several other states. All work is original. Come out and do some Holiday Shopping! If you're interested in being a vendor, you can download the form, by clicking this link.

Check out the NEW Group Exercise Schedule, effective Monday, October 17^th! Stay Healthy, Keep Strong, & Come Workout with US!

Come work out with us in our New classes! As well as ALL our Group Exercise afternoon classes!

Tuesdays at 6:00 pm - Power HIIT (w/ Nate)

Power HIIT Focuses on improving muscular endurance, starting with activation rounds using Exertubes and body weight. This is followed by the strength section of the class using personalized weights. Designed to be modifiable for all fitness levels. Enjoy a different workout each week designed to target different parts of the body.

Wednesdays at 5:30 pm - Strength, Stability, & Stretch (w/ Kim E.)

Strength, Stability, & Stretch provides resistance exercises that target strength while adding an additional component for balance. The workout includes dynamic and static stretching to improve the range of motion. All 3 elements of this class are combined to support an active lifestyle.

Feel free to check out our other Group Exercise class descriptions! Stay Healthy • KEEP STRONG!

Begins Oct 28^th

Join us starting this Friday for a 4-week Salsa & Bachata dance class! PA DanceSport Ballroom will lead detailed instruction on the steps, technique, and partnering of Salsa & Bachata. The focus of this class is to yield a partnership in that you can socially dance

wherever salsa and bachata music is offered. You do not need a dance partner to sign up for this class. Sign-ups are required for this class, so register below before it's too late!



Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

 Nov 1^st RESIDENT Registration, 9:00 am

 Nov 3^rd NON-RESIDENT Registration, 9:00 am

Members and Derry Township residents, mark your calendars for November 1 at 9:00 am for

swim lesson registration! We will have swim lessons for Preschool 1 & 2 on November 8,10, 15, 17,

and 22. Click here for more details!

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Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Nov 7^th

Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin! Cooking Class will teach you about one of our favorite fall flavors which will come to life when we make a Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake, Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal, and Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits.

*Class taught by Kathy's Cuisine.

Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Nov 10^th

Stress & Anxiety Relief - You deserve to relax. Come for 3 group meditations where you'll boost your confidence, release stress/anxiety and become the YOU that you want to be. Bring a fully charged cell phone to record your stress relief hypnosis meditation. (Phones will be required to be on Do Not Disturb function during class.) This class will be taught by Michelle Williard Hoffer who is a certified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner, Stress Management Consultant, Consulting Hypnotist, and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Instructor. Michelle gives global corporate, group, and school-setting presentations as well as one-on-one sessions. Her success in the hypnotherapy and MBCT fields is noteworthy. Michelle holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with postgraduate credits equating to a master's degree. Michelle is the author

of Soaring Minds Workbook and Journal, Soaring with Goal Achievement, Soaring with Forgiveness, and the groundbreaking The ABC's of Narcissism.

Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Don't miss out on our Fall Yoga! To learn more about our instructor, Cindy Lesher, click here!

Begins Nov 8th After School Yoga for Ages 5-7

Cooperative games, theme activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural energy and enthusiasm of the 5, 6, and 7-year-old child, these classes are taught by Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher, which will help your child explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, visual imagery, and relaxation techniques while conveying lessons in

self-expression, body image, social skills, positive thinking, and environmental awareness.

Begins Nov 8th After School Yoga for Ages 8-10

Acknowledging the maturing independence of 8, 9, and 10-year-olds, these classes taught by Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher encourage a deeper sense of body awareness, self-exploration, and interpersonal skills.

Begins Nov 8th After School Yoga for Ages 11-13

Following the same sequence as Adult Yoga, this class, taught by Next Generation Yoga

with Cindy Lesher, incorporates traditional yoga poses, flowing sequences, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, and meditation techniques as well as

self-reflection.

Begins Nov 10th

Mommy & Me Yoga w/ Babies 9-24 months

Mommy, daddy, or caregiver with babies 9-24 months are invited to join Next Generation Yoga with Cindy Lesher for some yoga fun.

Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Nov 10^th

DeAngelis Martial Arts karate classes consist of traditional Martial Arts Sparring, one steps, kata,

self-defense, endurance, and strength training. Multiple classes range from age 8 to adult, so there's fun for the whole family!

Karate Lil Dragons • Ages 3-4

Learn martial arts in this ongoing class. Parents must stay but do not need to participate. This class is for children who are ready to go at it alone in a class setting. Parents will be close by for support if needed. Children will learn many martial arts skills in this fun skilled setting.

Karate Tigers• Ages 5-7

Karate Tigers is an ongoing class that is side by side with the Lil Dragons so siblings can be together. We will learn all the basics of martial arts plus the more traditional side such as katas. Safety & Life Skills, self-defense. This is a fun-filled class.

Karate Advanced Tigers• Ages 5-7

Classes consist of traditional martial arts, Moo Duck Kwan Tang Soo Do, sparring, one-steps, kata, self-defense, endurance & strength training. DAMA provides a full martial arts curriculum.

Karate Dragons • Ages 8+

Families are welcome. Classes consist of traditional Martial Arts Sparring, one-steps, kata, self-defense, endurance, and strength training.

Karate Weapons • Ages 6+

Martial Arts Weapons Class. You must be enrolled in the Karate Dragons to attend the Weapons class.

Click the link below to register for Karate classes.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com

The Derry Township Parks and Recreation is looking to hire both Full-Time & Part-Time Lifeguards for the new Derry Township Community Center. Part-Time starts at $14.25/ Full-Time at $18.37 + benefits.FREE TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED! To read the full description and apply, click this link.

Monday, October 24, 2022, 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment - Not sure which Medicare plan is right for you? Let us help you sort it out. Open Enrollment is from October 15th through December 7th. 

Additional dates:

November 9th - 9:00 am-2:00 pm

November 21st - 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Wednesday, November 2, 2:00 pm

Leader Learns —Exercise and Your Brain. Kim Eichinger and Joel Kroft from Country Meadows.

Thursday, November 3, 8:45 am-1:00 pm

4-Hour Refresher Class

AARP Smart Drive Training: Smart Drive Schedule-

If you are due for a refresher or looking to schedule a new class to receive a discount on your automobile insurance, reach out to schedule your Smart Driver’s Training, conveniently held at Leader Center for Active Life. Call Leader Center for Active Life to register at 717-533-2002. 

Monday, November 7, 12:00 pm

Lunch and Learn with Beltone Hearing Center

10 myths about your hearing with Vinny from Beltone. Lunch will be pizza, tossed salad, and dessert. RSVP by Thursday, November 3^rd.

Friday, November 11, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Hearing Screening. Sign up in the office for your free hearing screening and hearing aid cleaning courtesy of Beltone.

Click this link for more information or on their website

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

“Surviving the Holidays,” a special workshop for

people grieving the death of someone close will be held 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, October 22 at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. There is no cost to attend the program, but advance registration is required. For information click this link, and/or to register by phone, contact the church office at 717-533-9667.

Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:00-4:00 pm

“Painting a Seascape with Fused Glass by Kathleen Forney”. One day class (fee) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Campbelltown Academy for Music and Art in Campbelltown. Sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. To learn more information about this class, click this link.

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday, October 28, 2022, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

"Pastels with Marion Stephenson."  2-session class (fee) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Campbelltown Academy for Music and Art in Campbelltown sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. To learn more information about this class, click this link. 

Friday, October 28, 2022, 8:00 pm

Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Hershey native and Metropolitan Opera singer Brandon Cedel at Fall Classics, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8:00 pm at The Hershey Theatre. Cedel, a graduate of Hershey High School, now appears in celebrated opera houses in Europe and the United States. He will perform famous pieces for baritones from Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Bellini’s La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker), and Mozart’s Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro. For more information, click this link.

Saturday, November 5, 2022, 6:00 pm

Join us for the 25th Annual Preservation Gala on Saturday, November 5^th, and to celebrate Preservation in Hershey. Beginning at 6:00 pm, the evening will feature tastes and treats from the multitude of vendors who are a vital part of Hershey Fresh Market, against the backdrop of the newly evolved space with sounds from regional and local bands, helping us to bring it all back home. Highlights for Gala guests include special artifact displays, food, beverage, and dessert stations, behind-the-scenes tours, a silent auction highlighted by one-of-a-kind items, and a live auction. The annual Preservation Awards will be presented during the event. For more information, to purchase tickets, and to review sponsor opportunities, visit this link or our website.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 6:00 pm

Attention Women Business Owners and Leaders! If you’ve been looking to network, connect and promote yourself and your business in a high-level and meaningful way, then you will not want to miss the local launch of the Women’s Business League.

Now more than ever, we need to stay connected, meet new people and continue to build and strengthen relationships. This will be THE Women’s networking group that will catapult your business. Come meet the local founders (two Derry Township residents) and learn about the mission & vision of the Women’s Business League. Please join us on Wednesday, November 9^th, from 5-7 pm at the Hershey Country Club’s Picard Pavilion. Click this link to register. 

Sunday, November 13, 2022, 4:00-7:00 pm

“Tickets for Feed the Need, a fundraiser for the Hershey Food Bank, are now on sale. The event takes place on November 13^th, 4:00-7:00 pm at the Hershey Country Club. Limitless tastings are being offered this year from award-winning HE&R restaurants as well as Englewood Brewing, Hidden Still Spirits, Mangia Mangia, Smoked, and The Chocolate Avenue Grill. Ticket purchases also entitle participants to two drinks, live entertainment, and opportunities to bid on fabulous items in the Silent and Live Auctions. Click this link to learn more and purchase your tickets!

Monday, November 14, 2022, 4:00-7:00 pm

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center will host a Diabetes Fair on Monday, November 14^th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Free blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and glucose screenings will be offered. The Medical Center’s healthcare team and vendors will provide information on:

• Coping with diabetes
• Healthy eating and exercise
• Diabetes foot care
• Insulin pumps
• Continuous glucose monitors

The diabetes fair will also include door prizes. No RSVP is necessary. The event will take place in the auditorium of the Medical Center, which is located at 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA 17011. For more information, call 717-763-2466.

Lace Up Those Skates!! Do you want to learn basic fundamentals of ice skating? Looking for exercise?

Are you ready to master more challenging skating skills, for either figure skating or ice hockey? Our comprehensive approach on conquering individual elements gives you the skills, the knowledge, the urge to go far on the ice. And even further in life. Our

The learn-to-Skate program is a nationally-recognized curriculum developed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and USA Speedskating. Join a class anytime! To learn more about this program, click this link. 

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