The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, May 24^th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person

The agenda will be available at this link.

Notice of Hearing – Board of Supervisors – Tuesday, May 24^th, 2022, 5:30 PM (re: Conditional Use Application No. 2022-04 for 971 Bullfrog Valley Road and 1550 Sand Hill Road)

Detour on Fishburn Road: Sanitary sewer repair work on Fishburn Road, between Sandhill Road and Cocoa Avenue, will begin the week of May 23^rd. Click this link for more information.

In the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 10, 2022, Randy McKillop presented to the Board the development of the Derry Township Courtyard of Honor on the lands east of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company building. Click this link for more information.

In our Township Board of Supervisors meeting on March 22^nd, it was discussed to showcase the SARS-CoV-2 concentrations surveillance in wastewater research currently being conducted to date. This research shows a strong correlation to COVID cases in the community.  Click this link for more information.

The Jon Eshenour Bike trail crossing at Waltonville road will be closed starting May 23, 2022, during the construction of Hershey West end/Roundabout.

New Derry Township Community Center is opening on June 13, 2022! Click this link.

The Derry Township Community Center is welcoming many new employees here at the Township. In the next couple of weeks, we'd like to introduce the new employees of the Derry Township Parks & Recreation (P&R) Team. This week, help us welcome their new Recreation Coordinator, AJ Murray. His goal is to have something for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and we know his enthusiasm and passion he will get the job done! Click this link for more information.

the summer away! For ages 12-109, we have the Adult Summer Challenge. Earn badges and have fun throughout the summer months! Sign up on Beanstack.

Format: Open (all ages) and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs each player in his/her quad. Register online.

As construction is nearing completion, we wanted to provide Residents with the opportunity to take a "Sneak Peek" of the new Derry Township Community Center. For more information, click this link.

Registration Starts, May 24th!Check out our programs, offerings, and upcoming events here at the Derry Township Community Center by reading our 2022 Summer Newsletter!  For more information, click this link.

We are very excited to announce that the Derry Township Community Center is officially participating with SilverSneakers!  For more information, click this link.

We are very excited to announce the dates and times for registered members to come and pick up their membership passes for the Derry Township Community Center before the opening! Please report to the Derry Township Administration Building 600 Clearwater Road Hershey, PA 17033 on the pass pickup days. For more information, click this link.

Derry Township Community Center will start offering aquatic lessons for a variety of levels and stroke developments for all age levels. Follow the link to register: Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

We're now on Instagram! Follow us for programming information and other offerings. Click this link.

• Aquatic Exercise Instructors

Derry Township Community Center is hiring Instructors who teach Silver Sneakers (will train if needed), Cardio, HIIT, aquatic exercise, or any type of strength/toning class. As an instructor, you’ll be teaching in state-of-the-art facilities and joining a great team of Group Ex Instructors.

To read the full description and to apply, click this link: Township of Derry Department of Parks & Recreation Mission, Benefits, and Work Culture | Indeed.com 

Derry Township Community Center is offering a variety of summer programs and camps for all ages!

Follow the links to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

• Derry Township Summer Camps (e2ma.net)

To join now, click this link.

Food Truck Fridays are here for 2022! Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is excited to host Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday of the month on 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, and 8/26 from 5 - 8 PM in the church parking lot located at the end of Areba Avenue, Hershey (335 East Areba), rain or shine. The event is free and open to the public -- just pay as you eat! On Friday, May 27, purchase from a variety of food trucks including Banana Leaf, The Sweet Patch, A Taste of Italy, Tri-County BBQ, Tropical Freeze Flavors, and MOPP Gear Coffee! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Plus, on May 27 from 6-7 PM, the Party Animalz Petting Zoo will be on-site bringing smiles and fun! Also, be sure to visit the new prayer labyrinth on the church lawn. For event details: 717-533-7192 or www.facebook.com/SpringCreekCoB. 

The concert is part of the church’s 2022 Arts Alive! cultural series. A free-will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. Face masks for audience members are optional. The King's Brass is comprised of nine professional musicians from across the country who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship. For 40 years, The King's Brass has performed over one hundred concerts each season with three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards, and percussion. Playing a wide variety of music from Gabrieli to hymn classics, from Handel to jazz spirituals, from Christmas carols to patriotic marches, The King's Brass uses all corners of the concert hall to lift hearts and spirits in praise. Derry Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Worship services are held on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 am and Tuesday evenings, 6:15-6:45 pm. For more information, call the church office at 717-533-9667 or visit derrypres.org or the event link.

St. Joan of Arc Church 48^th Annual Parish Festival for the whole family!  Great homemade food. Children’s games and activities, kids inflatable, face painting, silent auction  (including a trip to Sicily  sicilywithfriends.com, games of skill, Bingo, Raffles: Cash, beautiful gift baskets, Hershey restaurants, authentic sports memorabilia, and a Christian Pulisic Jersey. Shopping of all kinds: jewelry, plants, garden bounties, bake sale, crafts, and more!  Musical entertainment: Thurs June 9th- DJ Dave Willey; Fri June 10th – Crossing Abbey Road; Sat June 11th– Happy Slovenes. Location: 359 W. Areba Ave Hershey, PA 17033, (717) 533-7168 www.sjafestival.com.

The Fluid Art class will be held in Campbelltown and sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. No experience is needed and ALL supplies are provided. To register for the class (fee) go to our site.

Starting, Monday, June 27, 2022, 2:00- 4:00 pm

GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close, is being held 2:00-4:00 pm Mondays, June 27 – September 19 at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. There is no cost to attend the program, but registration is requested: contact the church office at 717-533-9667. Those interested may begin attending the GriefShare group at any time. Each session is self-contained, and any missed weeks can be joined when the next 13-week cycle is offered. Face masks are optional. Child care is not available. Derry Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Worship services are held on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 am. For directions or more information, call the church off at 717-533-9667 or visit this link. To learn more about the Christian program, GriefShare, click this link.

Hershey Horticulture Society Bus Trip to Brookside Gardens/Ladew Topiary Gardens, Wheatland, MD. Members $115, Non-members $120, lunch included. Request details/registration info before Jun 14^th at hersheyhorticulturesociety@gmail.com. 

During its May meeting, the Hershey Lions Club recognized its scholarship recipient as Samantha Koegler (left) Hershey High School. Hershey Lion Jo Kinkel (right) presented the award. Samantha’s parents are Dawn and Stephen Koegler, Jr. For more information, click this link.

Lion/Past District Governor John Mallonee (left) received the Pennsylvania Counsellors Distinguished Service Award from current 14T District Governor Peg Hummel (right). The award was presented at 14T’s district convention. District 14T includes Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, and Perry counties. For more information, click this link.

Hershey Lion Brian Lynch (left) and club president Lion Steve Gallerizzo (right) survey the existing plants prior to applying new mulch at the Hershey History Center. The Hershey Lions Club has partnered with the Hershey History Center on this beautification project for several years. The Hershey Lions Club now call this location their home. For more information, click this link.