July 26^th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building

The agenda will be available at this link.

Please click this link for more information.

Our number one priority here at Derry Township is to keep our residents safe. With summer traffic increasing and children off from school it’s important that we all follow the rules of traffic safety. We've put together some tips for us to follow. Please click this link, for more information.

Derry Township’s Annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the 1st block of West Caracas Avenue. This is an annual event, come join the fun, and connect with your friends, neighbors, and the community!

Click this link for more information.

The Township of Derry is planning to apply for twenty free trees through the Tree Pennsylvania 2022 Fall Bareroot tree planting program. If that is something you think you'd be interested in participating or would like to learn more information about, please click this link.

Join us for some relaxing movie time. This is a great way to spend the afternoon if it’s a scorcher outside and positive vibes are what the doctor ordered. Generously sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. This Saturday's Selection: Grease with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. While all are welcome, children ages 11 and under must have a responsible person remain in the library during chess club.

Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank community blood drive. Please click to read more.

Come to play with the library's universal wooden blocks and play sets from Lakeshore Learning--over 300 blocks in 25 shapes! Build a tower, a neighborhood, or create your own story! Please register for each day you'd like to attend. This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Register online.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Preview night. Friends members only

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Sale! 3 for the price of 1!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - $5 for a bag or box of books

Become a member of the Friends of the Hershey Public Library at their website: https://friendsofhersheypubliclibrary.wildapricot.org/

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for Permanent Part-Time Lifeguards and Aquatic Duty Supervisors to provide for the overall general health, safety, and enjoyment of aquatic programs year-round in the brand new Derry Township Community Center. Will provide American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.

To read the full description and to apply, click this link.

We’re Excited to Host the MPSL Divisional. We'd like to WELCOME, Hershey Aquatic Club, Heatherfield, Palmyra Aquatic Club, & Devon Crest! We are very excited to have the meet and the teams at our facility. The Competition Pool will be closed that day, and lap lanes will be available for our patrons in our Leisure & Outside Pools. SWIM PARENTS & SPECTATORS - The last two parking islands closest to the Hershey Library are where tents & chairs can be set up! And parking is available for you over at the ECC Parking lot. DERRY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER PATRONS - Parking is available in our parking facility for you!

Derry Township Parks & Recreation is showing their last movie this summer for Movies at Shank Park! On Friday, August 5th, we will be showing, "Clifford, The Big Red Dog". The movie is FREE to the community. The movie starts at dusk! Concessions are available for purchase. Bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the movie, you can even listen in your car! The movies are generously sponsored by the Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation. For more information, please visit www.usatheatres.com.

Join Us for Zumba!

Zumba is an exercise class that feels more like a party! Low-intensity and high-intensity moves are combined for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information.

BPM Cycling is indoor cycling or “spinning” which provides a high-energy workout that burns calories and improves endurance and strength. During a typical class, various types of terrain—such as hills that you have to climb—are simulated to increase the intensity of the workout. BPM Cycling uses a rhythmic approach to spinning that follows the beat of the music. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information.

Join Us for Pump & Tone - Wednesday's 9:00 am

Pump & Tone aims to improve daily living skills through better strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. The class promotes progressive resistance where your training load is increased as your muscles become stronger. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information.

Join Us for LaBlast - Thursday's 5:00 pm

LaBlast® is a dance fitness program based on all the ballroom dances you see on Dancing with the Stars which was created by Emmy-nominated choreographer & DWTS pro, Louis van Amstel. It is partner-free, includes all components of fitness, and uses music from every era & genre. Click this link for more Group Exercise class information.

Join Us for Dance Energy - Thursday's 9:00 am

Dance Energy is a special, curated dance class full of fun, high-energy moves. Expect a mix of cardio, dance combinations, and cool-downs. You will gain strength, rhythm, and some pretty cool dance moves with our instructor, Em, Founder of Em Studios, a brand new hip-hop-based dance studio near downtown Hershey.

Click this link for more Group Exercise class information.

Check out some of our NEW Activities & Aquatics Schedule, which shows all our program and aquatic offerings for our Gymnasium, Classrooms, Tennis Courts, Outdoor, Leisure, and Competition pools! For more information,

Soccer Shots Fall Season is Open for Enrollment. Enroll online at harrisburgyork.soccershots.com.

Check out the NEW Activities we are offering!

To join now, click this link.

Check out our programs, offerings, and upcoming events here at the Derry Township Community Center! 

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

• Derry Township Summer Camps (e2ma.net)

We’re extending Market on Chocolate in Downtown Hershey! Market on Chocolate will run every Saturday through September. For more information, click this link.

Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is excited to continue to host Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday of the month on 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, July 22, purchase from a variety of food trucks including Appetite Satisfaction, Banana Leaf, A Taste of Italy, The Oasis, Wich Way Sandwiches, Sweet Dawgs, as well as Maple Street Barkery with doggie treats for four-legged friends! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Plus, on July 22, there will be Bounce Houses! Be sure to stop by our "Food for Thought" table and prayer labyrinth. For event details: 717-533-7192 or click this link.

Keep the Ball Rolling Hershey is once again collecting used youth sports equipment. Last summer we collected over 750 items that were donated to underprivileged communities in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Please consider donating equipment at our booth at the Hershey National Night Out on August 2nd from 6:00-8:00 pm. Please contact us with any questions at hersheyequipmentdonations@gmail.com

Jazz at the Barnyard at the Hershey History Center returns on the first Fridays of June, July, August, and September! Bring your friends, your chairs, and your beverage of choice, and relax with great music from some of Central PA’s best jazz musicians. The patio opens at 6:00 pm and the music is from 7:00-10:00 pm. Enjoy the best views of the iconic Hershey smokestacks and cocoa bean silos. The event is free and donations are encouraged. The entertainment schedule is June 3 – Mockingbird Duo, July 1 – Little Brother Band, August 5 – The Wave Quartet, and September 2 – Soul House.

Derry Township Community Cats provides trap, neuter, vaccinate and return services for township residents assisting free-roaming cats in our community. The next clinic is on August 9. Reservations can be made by leaving a message on the 'cat line' at 717-592-8087. DTCC also helps with low-cost spay/neuter for owned cats in Derry Township. For more details visit us at www.derrytownshipcats.org. We are also seeking

PA State Police Museum 20^th Annual Four Person Scramble Thursday, August 25, 2022, Shotgun starts at 8:45am, Manada Golf Club, Grantville. Cost is $75 per golfer ($300 per foursome). Cost includes golf outing/green fees, cart & range balls, and continental breakfast & catered lunch. Single golfers or pairs will be combined with others. Please contact the Museum at 717-534-0565 or psphemc@gmail.com to register or download the form from our website. This tournament is being held in memory of Retired PSP Major Matthew Hunt and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “Troopers helping Troopers” foundation.

Benefiting the Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell Memorial Scholarship Funds, as well as local charities and organizations that benefit students. The 31^st Annual Ben & Tim Day, scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022, will run its Annual 5k Race, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Virtual Run, this year. For more information, please click this link.

Hershey Christian academy is still enrolling for the upcoming school year! For inquiries and school tours please email this link.

The Hershey Rotary Club is hosting a female student from Brazil during the 2022-2023 school year and is seeking one more host family in Derry Township for the period from late November through late February. To learn more about hosting Julia, contact Hershey Rotarians Susan Steadman at 717-319-2645 (steadmanhome@comcast.net) or Dale Forshey at 717-649-1101 (dforshey@loveincgreaterhershey.org).