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

October 11^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.

Sheriff Nicholas Chimienti Jr and the Dauphin County Chiefs of Police Association are proud to announce Bishop McDevitt High School will be the host site of the 2022 “Thin Blue Line Game,” on Friday, October 7, 2022, as they hope to fill Rocco Ortenzio Stadium in Harrisburg to honor our brave First Responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community. The “Thin Blue Line Game” is a regular season high school football game between the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders and the Hershey Trojans. This game will honor Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters who were killed in the line of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of Pennsylvania.

For more information, click this link or the website.

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. 

Starting the first week in October, DTMA will begin work on the Bullfrog Valley Stream Restoration project. Construction will be staging at Bullfrog Valley Park,

so parking and access to the Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail will be limited throughout the month of October. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we make these improvements.

The Public Works Department is preparing for the annual leaf collection. Leaf collection is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 3, 2022, 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.

Derry Township invites its residents to bring personal documents that need to be shredded to its Shred-It Event, Saturday, October 15, from 8:00 to 10:45 am at Derry Township Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and

is limited to two bags/boxes per household.

To find out more information about our event, click here. For a full list of what can be recycled in Derry Township, click on this link.

Saturday, October 08, 2022, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

USCF Rated Chess Tournament Format: Open to all ages and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs each player in his/her quad. Register on Eventbrite.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 1:30-6:30 pm

The Central PA blood bank is providing what donated units they can to hospitals in Florida serving victims of Hurricane Ian after ensuring the Central PA supply is sufficient for local patients.

• Please call the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank at 1-800-771-0059 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins might have to wait if there are appointments at that time. 
• Masks are required.
• A form of ID is required to donate.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Judging starts at 6:15 pm

Parade starts at 7:00 pm

Hershey area residents have always enjoyed celebrating Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, parties, and most importantly, our Halloween Parade! This year, the parade celebrates its 74th Anniversary, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, and you can be a part of the tradition! The judging starts at 6:15 pm and the parade starts at 7:00 pm. The Parade Committee is now accepting applications from individuals and couples, small and large groups of costumed marchers, floats, and marching bands. Registered participants must walk in the parade.

To download the form, click this link.

Friday, October 21, 2022, 6:00 pm

Halloween Splash-In Movie! CASPER!

Join us for a family-friendly event at the Derry Township Community Center on Friday, October 21^st, starting at 6:00 pm. We'll be showing the movie CASPER! Pre-registration is required for this event and space is limited. To register, click this link.

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.

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:45 am



For a great start to the day, try Morning Spin on Tuesdays (w/ Bo) and Thursdays (w/ Pat)

at 5:45 am!

Indoor cycling or “spinning” 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. 

Begins Oct 11^th

This class teaches high school-age students to step back into their power, improve confidence, and live the life they want to live. Bring a fully charged cell phone to record your "Step Into Your Power" hypnosis meditation. This class will be taught by Michelle Williard Hoffer who is a certified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner, and Stress Management Consultant.

Click the link below to register.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Oct 13^th

Are your joints aching, red, swollen, and not working as well as you'd like? Are you fatigued, perhaps dealing with digestive issues? The foods you choose to eat may contribute to less than adequate function - so what alternatives are there? We'll fire up the to make some packet dinners (or cook in the oven) and we'll enjoy the fruits of our labor! *Class taught by Cathy's Cuisine.

Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Oct 13^th

Derry Township Community Center partners with DeAngelis Martial Arts to offer karate classes for ages 3 years old to adults. 

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)

Begins October 16^th

Hershey Coralettes is starting practice on

October 16, 2002. They are a non-competitive synchronized (aka artistic) swimming team located at the Derry Township Community Center. For ages 8-18 years old.

Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Oct 25^th

All aboard for a science adventure! Experience a new kind of science each week that will give you a little samplin' of this year's club themes. Become a toy scientist, channel your inner oceanographer, create with circuits, and break out your safety goggles for the best mix of physics, chemistry, and biology fun around. It's sure to be a wild ride! *Class run by Science Explorers.



Click the link below to register:

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Begins Oct 28^th

The focus of this class is to yield a partnership that can teach individuals to socially dance wherever salsa and bachata music is offered. You do not need a dance partner to sign up for this class. They will provide detailed instructions on the steps, technique, and partnering of Salsa and Bachata. Leads and follows will be taught how to link steps together and dance progressively to faster and more difficult songs. *Classes taught by PA DanceSport Ballroom.



Click the link below to register:

• 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.

Check out Derry Township Community Center's new October pool schedule!

To view our Aqua class schedule, click this link.

The Derry Township Community Center's, 2022 Fall Newsletter is now available! To view the newsletter, click this link!

Click the link below to register for our programs.

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Tuesdays, Begins Oct 11^th

Creative Craniums is a new class to promote brain health in an entertaining and engaging 4-week workshop. Enjoy facilitator-led charades, interpretive dancing, improv comedy, and more. Exercise one of your most important body parts: YOUR BRAIN! No experience is needed. Just bring yourself and your outgoing attitude. Taught by Dr. Greg Brown, someone who is passionate about helping people thrive as they age. His research is funded by the National Institute of Aging to identify brain network changes in cognitive decline. He packages cutting-edge principles of brain health into an amusing hour-long session to improve cognitive flexibility and emotional awareness. Held Tuesdays: October 11, 18, 25, & November 1,

2:30-3:30 pm at the Leader Center for Active Life.

Tuesdays, Begins Oct 13^th & 14^th

8-Hour Class (4-hour each day), 8:45 am-1:00 pm

Tuesdays, Begins Nov 3^rd

4-Hour Class, 8:45 am-1:00 pm

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. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Leader Center for Active Life will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 19th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free continental breakfast, door prizes, and giveaways. Come join us to learn about Leader Center for Active Life programs, meet instructors and ask questions. Tours will be available. Community groups and sponsoring organizations will be available to answer questions. Health screenings are available.

Proclamation from Dauphin County Commissioners at 12:00 pm. Other special guests are expected.

For more information, visit our website or call

717-533-2002.

Saturdays, Begins Oct 15th

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. 

October 24th - 9:00 am-2:00 pm

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

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

Click this link for more information or on their website

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 12:00-4:00 pm

We will be hosting a CrabFestival and Pig Roast on October 8, 2022, from noon to 4 pm at St Joan of Arc Parish All profits will go to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. We will have Maryland Blue Crabs, pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, draft beer, and water. One-priced admission, all you can eat. Children are free. For more information and buy tickets, click here to purchase. If you would like more information, click this link. 

Sunday, October 9, 2022, the online auction begins

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:00 pm

Love In the Name of Christ of Greater Hershey invites you to join them for their 16th Anniversary Celebration & Community Auction! The event opens with a 5-day online auction on Sunday, October 9th and culminates in an in-person celebratory gathering on Thursday evening, October 13, 2022, at Hershey Gardens. The celebratory gathering will include a buffet dinner, program, and silent auction for premier items. Everyone may attend the online auction at no cost. Guests also wishing to attend the celebratory gathering at Hershey Gardensmust have reserved their seats for $75/person by October 6th. Please visit our website to reserve your seat and register for the auction.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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 October 11, 2022. Reservations can be made by leaving a message on the 'cat line' at

717-592-8087. DTCC also helps with low-cost spay/neutering for owned cats in Derry Township.

For more details visit us on our website. We're also looking for some help with PR! We need a volunteer to help publicize our clinics, events, and fundraising. Can you help with our communications and social media to improve our outreach to the community? If you're interested, please email us.

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 10:15 am

Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC), will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey at 10:15 am, on Thursday, October 13th. Their Guest Speaker is Kathy Gingrich, a member of the Garden Club of York, who will present, "Seeing the Invisible"! What birds, bees, and butterflies really see! Kathy was the 1996 National Geographic Alliance Secondary Teacher of the Year!

HANNC meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. Guests are invited to attend.

For more information, visit our website.

Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 12:00-5:00 pm

Join us to celebrate local artists and their art on October 15th and 16th, 2022! A baker’s dozen of Hershey/Hummelstown artists will open their doors to the public. Visitors will be able to tour the artwork and chat with the artists during this two-day event. Work will be available to take home in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Something for everyone! To learn more about us and our event click this link and or our website.

Saturday, October 15, 2022, 11:00 am-6:00 pm

The public is invited to the 7th annual Choctoberfest event, Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in ChocolateTown Square, at the corners of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues. This free family festival is organized by the Downtown Hershey Association and features live bands, beer, bites, and plenty of chocolate. Food and drink will be available to purchase from three dozen vendors. Food vendors include Chocolate Avenue Grille, Smoked, Devon, Houlihan’s, and Soulfully Famous. Beverage vendors on tap include Troegs, Englewood Brewing, Hidden Still Spirits, Boneshire Brew Works, and more. Guests will also be able to pair their favorite Hershey’s candy with the beer available for purchase. To learn more about the event click this link.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 6:30 pm

Simon Johnson, Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, London, UK, will perform on the Aeolian-Skinner Op. 1132 that was recently installed at Derry Presbyterian Church. The concert will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 18 in the Sanctuary at 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. 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. Derry Church’s Aeolian-Skinner Op. 1132 was originally installed in 1950 at the Church of the Redeemer in New Haven, Connecticut. Derry Church purchased the Op. 1132 in fall 2019 as the Church of the Redeemer was closing, and the installation was completed in September 2021.

To learn more about this event, click this link or our website.

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 4:30-7:00 pm

The Hershey Community Chorus will sponsor a Takeout Spaghetti Dinner at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA. The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs with

Richard’s famous sauce, salad, and a roll. Desserts

for donation will be available. The cost of dinner

is $12. Pre-orders are required to guarantee a dinner. Walk-ins are welcome as long as dinners last. To pre-order call by October 16; Vickie Miller at 717-534-3712 or Jackie Ball at 717-938-3857 or email us. By clicking this link. Pay at pick up (cash or check payable to HCC). Thank you for your support!  Check us out on our website.

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7:00-8:00 pm

Hershey All Things Diversity announces a new series of educational sessions for 2022-2023 focused on the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Derry Township Community. The first educational session will be held virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The speaker's panel will highlight how they are employing diversity, equity, and inclusion training and perspectives in their work with students and the community at large. To learn more information about this event, 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.

Learn to Ice Skate with the area's Nationally

ranked coaching staff and the longest running Learn to Skate program, right in your own backyard! Whether your dreams include an Olympic gold medal, scoring the game winning goal, being the fastest of your friends, or are just looking for a cool & unique sport, we have the right class for you! Classes are held at the Giant Center and the Hersheypark Arena, join us anytime! Visit our website or email us.

Are you between 55 and 85 years old? You may be eligible to participate in a research study. The goal of this study is to better understand the relationship between changes in sense of smell and Alzheimer’s disease. To see if you qualify and learn more, click this link.

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