The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 12^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 at this link.

Notice of Hearing – Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 5:30 pm regarding Conditional Use Application No. 2022-01 for Hershey West End, and no decision was rendered. Further discussion will take place before the Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled on Tuesday, April 26th, at 6:00 pm.

Some residents received a letter from PPL regarding a project that PPL will soon begin surveying an electric transmission line that runs through Derry Township. This project is necessary to improve electric throughout the region and is part of our ongoing effort to be among the most reliable electric companies in the nation. Click this link for more information.

The Derry Township Police Department would like to remind residents that they have enabled a new feature on their Crimewatch page for parents and guardians to register individuals identified with special needs to help our department and other first responders, assist them in times of need. Click this link for more information.

Link to the form, click this link.

Saturday, April 9, 2022, 8-10:45 am

There has been a delay with the road closure for the section of Waltonville Road between Wood Road and Route 322. Initially, it was scheduled for mid-March, however, it is now scheduled to close for the construction of a roundabout around mid-April.

Saturday, April 9, 2022, 2-3 pm on Zoom

The Salem Witch Trials are one of the most iconic events in United States history and remain relevant more than 300 years after the final accused witch was hanged on Gallows Hill. However, the events surrounding the trials and the motivations of the participants remain habitually misunderstood. Archivist and historian Mickey DiCamillo will unravel the events of 1692 with help from archival documents from the period. Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. Register online.

Bring your favorite fort-making materials to the library for an evening of reading fun. When the library closes at 5 PM, registered families may use materials from home to create reading forts in the library. Enjoy family reading time with us! All children must be accompanied by an adult for this program.

Stop by and make some book page flowers to share with friends! Please register so that we have all the book pages ready. See you in the Teen Space at 3 pm. Register online.

Come play the spaceship bridge simulator on Friday, April 22nd, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 1.

Artemis is a role-based, starship bridge simulation. Each player takes on a role: Captain, Weapons, Helm, Engineering, Science, or Communications, and all work together to navigate fun and challenging missions. We play for two hours and some change depending on how things go. We have enough computers for two bridges, which is 10 people.

Click this link for more information and to register

Saturday, April 9^th, 2022

Derry Township Parks & Recreation will be holding its 36th Annual Egg Hunt at Shank Park. The Easter Bunny will be at the hunt from 10:00 -11:00 am. The event will take place Rain or Shine! Hunt times are as follows: 2 & under, 10 am; 3 & 4 years old, 10:15 am; 5 & 6 years old, 10:30 am; 7 & 8 years old 10:45 am. Questions, please email parkshelpdesk@derrytownship.org

Derry Township Parks and Recreation are looking to hire Front Desk Attendants, Ages 16 + for the new Derry Township Community Center. Candidates must be able to work evenings and weekends! Clearances and certifications must be obtained before the beginning of employment. To apply, please click this link.

• Aquatic Exercise Instructors

Derry Township Community Center is hiring Instructors who teach Cardio, Spin, and Silver Sneakers. 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

Classes begin April 12^th

Gentle Yoga class is the perfect class to begin your yoga experience. You will learn the alignment of each pose, ways to modify it to suit your physical needs, and how your breath is a tool for your practice. Yoga has many benefits such as increasing mobility, strength, focus, balance, and has been known to help reduce anxiety and stress.

For more information and to register, click this link.

April 18^th 

Follow the link to register: Event Registration by Location - Snapology of Reading & Lancaster PA

April 18^th 

Follow the link to register: Event Registration by Location - Snapology of Reading & Lancaster PA

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)

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.

Please visit the Career page of the DTMA website at www.dtma.com/career-center/ to complete the online application and upload a resume.

The fun will begin with our egg-perienced coaches teaching the basics of ice skating. Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny and our on ice egg hunt! Prince includes ice skating, group skating lesson, skate rental, on-ice egg hunt, visit with the Easter bunny, and much more! For advanced payment and registration go to this link.

Hershey Figure Skating Club cordially invites everyone to the 2022 Spring Recital & Teacher Appreciation Event. Come celebrate spring with some of the arena's best figure skating talent. Free Admission (no tickets necessary) and free parking. Spectators are encouraged to bring a donation for CocoaPacks Clothing Closet, visit www.cocoapacks.org/clothing for donation ideas. Click this link for more information.

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.

For event details, click here. 

Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC), meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. On, April 14th, they will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, their guest speaker, Linda Purcell, Vice President of the Capital Area Beekeepers Association, will give a program on Beekeeping.

For more information, click here. 

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 April 12. 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. 

Egg Hunts aren't just for kids with candy! You're invited to HOP around the local Hershey restaurants and businesses for something EGGS-tra special, hosted by Stumpy's Hatchet House and other local business owners! Click this link for more information.

Join The Derry Township Climate Change Advisory Committee on April 19^th at the Hershey Public Library to hear from 2 great organizations that are having a positive impact on our community and environment. Contact us to learn more & get involved: HersheyClimateAction@gmail.com

Thursday, April 21, 2022, 6:30 pm, online

Manada Conservancy will host an online event to learn how to create a Pollinator Victory Garden to help win the war on pollinator decline. Presented by Kim Eierman, environmental horticulturist and ecological landscape designer specializing in native plants.

Register for the program.

Food Truck Fridays are back for 2022! Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is excited to welcome back Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday of the month on 4/22, 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, April 22, purchase from a variety of food trucks including Mac's Pit Stop, Chubby Unicorn, Here We Dough, Sweet Patch, 717 Taco, Cheesy Grill, 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, ZooAmerica will share an animal presentation from 6-7 PM on April 22! Also, be sure to visit the new prayer labyrinth on the church lawn. For event details: 717-533-7192 or www.facebook.com/SpringCreekCoB. 

Food Trucks, Bounce Houses, and Live Music. Drop-in for lunch or dinner and enjoy entertainment for the kids. Smooth Like Clyde, the #1 cover band in Central Pa, will provide music from 3:00-6:00 pm. Live bands begin at 2:00 pm. All events, except food trucks, are free to the public. All donations will go to Cocoa Packs. 1215 Fishburn Road, Hershey PA. www.fishburnumc.org

Renowned pianist Eun Ae Baik-Kim and violinist Ye-jin Han will take the stage at the Sanctuary at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey, to play selections including César Franck’s “Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano” and Johannes Brahms’ “Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108.” The concert is part of the church’s 2021-22 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. For more information, call the church office at 717-533-9667 or visit derrypres.org.

For event details, click here.

The Hershey Community Chorus will sponsor a Takeout Spaghetti Dinner at St. Joan of Arc Catholic

Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA. The cost is $10.00 per meal, which includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and roll. Desserts by donation will be available. Pre-orders are required to guarantee a dinner. To pre-order call by May 2; Vickie Miller at 717-534-3712 or Jackie Ball at 717-938-3857.

Pay at pick up (cash or check to HCC). Thank you for supporting us! Check us out on Facebook.

Manada Conservancy's 22nd Annual Spring Native Plant Sale features regional native plant vendors, art vendors, gifts and merchandise, guided nature walks, and food vendors! Rain or Shine. Members-only 10% off Manada-grown plants purchased throughout the day. Pre-order trees, shrubs, and select perennials at www.manada.org by April 20 for May 7 pickup. Location: East Hanover Township Nature Park, 328 N. Crawford Road, Grantville, PA.

As summer approaches, please remember that parking and street storage of certain vehicles are

prohibited. It shall be unlawful to park or store boats (loaded or unloaded on trailers) or trailers, defined as a vehicle designed to be towed by a motor vehicle including, but not limited

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners still want to remind us that the Spotted Lantern Fly is still among us in Derry Township. To report or manage Spotted Lanternfly, click here, or email, dauphinmg@psu.edu.

Being that summertime is approaching you may be spending more time outdoors or in your garden, feel free to contact the Master Gardeners with your questions by clicking this link or calling 717.921.8803. You can also visit their website for more information.