The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

When available, the recording can be accessed by clicking this link.

We want to inform our residents about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), available through August 11, 2023. These LIHEAP crisis grants are available for emergencies where an applicant is in jeopardy of losing water service. If you are facing such a situation, you may be eligible to receive one crisis grant for your drinking water service and one crisis grant for your wastewater service, each up to $2,500. Please note that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) does not administer this grant, and we cannot answer technical questions regarding the program. To learn more about the LIHWAP crisis grant program, we encourage you to review our informational flyers available for residents. Click here for more information.

Derry Township Municipal Authority provided a Stormwater Management update at the Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting. We want to keep residents informed of these projects. Click here for the project(s) update.

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Derry Township Police Department will be hosting National Night Out in the 1st block of West Caracas Avenue adjacent to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. We invite everyone to come join us to celebrate community unity against crime! For detailed information on the event, click here.

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 9:00 am

Join Aly, Rita, and the Friends of the Hershey Public Library at Market on Chocolate to kick off a community reading program called Hershey Reads from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. The theme is "You Share Your Story, and I'll Share Mine." Cupboard Maker Books will be on hand selling this year's books for the community read. Plus, there will be a code for your Summer Reading Challenge in Beanstack. Let's start sharing stories today! For more event details, click here!

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. While all are welcome, children aged 11 and under must have a responsible person to remain in the library during chess club. For more event details, click here!

Monday, July 17, 2023, 6:00 pm

Game On! Aly will be at the Gelder Park Pavilion, ready to play games. We will have Sushi Party Go!, Taco/Goat/Cheese/Pizza, Munchkin, and Dodge City this month! Feel free to bring your own family-friendly games to share and teach. Let's play! Bring your own snacks and drinks. For more event details and to register, click here!

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library with your walking shoes. For those who are interested, we will do a brief stretch and ab workout after we return from the walk. Please bring a towel or mat for that workout. For more event details, click here!

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join us for an hour of building and sharing for budding architects and engineers. Children ages 6+ are welcome to register for each meeting they would like to attend. For more event details and to register, click here!

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 6:00 pm

Share Your Story with Kitana Brown. Push the boundaries of your creativity while exploring guided journaling techniques with local artist Kitana Brown. All ages and experience levels are welcome! For more event details, click here!

Friday, July 21, 2023, 10:00 am

We will make paper chickens and watch Chicken Run (G). A ginger chicken named Ginger is the ringleader in the attempts of a flock of chickens to escape from Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy's Chicken Farm. Registration is requested but not required. A wonderful opportunity for daycares and summer camps. For more event details and to register, click here!

Due to floor maintenance, the Competition Pool and the Competition Pool locker rooms will be CLOSED starting Monday, July 31, 2023, through Friday, August 11, 2023.

The Derry Township Community Center is excited to host the MPSL Divisional Saturday, July 22, 2023.

We would like to WELCOME Hershey Aquatic Club, Heather Field, Willowood, and Devon Crest! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The COMPETITION POOL will be closed that day. SWIM PARENTS & SPECTATORS: The last two parking islands closest to

the Hershey Library is where tents and chairs can be set up. Parking is available for you in the Hershey Early Childhood Center parking lot. DERRY TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER PATRONS: Parking is available in our parking facility.

Are you ready for a summer filled with excitement, adventure, and learning? Look no further than Derry Township Community Center! We are thrilled to announce our summer kids' camps, with themes like Slime Week, Pets Palooza, and Outside the Lines- Art; your child is sure to find a camp they love. Our expert instructors will provide hands-on learning experiences that are both educational and fun. Don't let your child miss out on the summer of a lifetime - sign them up for one of our amazing camps today! To register, visit our site today!

Begins July 19^th

Trainer Becky Dugan will help you build your muscular and cardiovascular endurance with our Strength & Conditioning at Shank Park class. It's a mixture of strength and cardio exercises using a variety of equipment. Each workout will be unique and is designed to be modified for all fitness levels. Visit our site to register today.

Begins July 24^th

There's still time to sign up for the tennis camps/clinics before summer is over! For adults and kids, there's a class for everyone. Visit our site to register today.

Begins August 2^nd

Register Now for Summer Yoga! Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher. Mommy, daddy, or caregivers with kids ages 2-4 are invited to join for some yoga fun. This fun and creative class is designed to stimulate a young child’s growing curiosity. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises, and imaginative relaxation techniques teach 2, 3, and 4-year-olds about their growing bodies. Sprinkled with

music, crafts, picture books, and age-appropriate props, we’ll capture their attention while enhancing language development, motor coordination, and play skills. You will engage and bond with your child on their level. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins August 14^th

Trainer, Deb Tregea, will teach you how to use the balls, bands, rollers, and other fitness accessories to increase your mobility and flexibility in this amazing, Mobility & Flexibility Workshop! Have items at home? Bring them in! To register, visit our site today!

Begins September 6^th

After taking the summer off, the popular Intro to Digital Photography class is back! Don't miss your opportunity to take your photography skills to the next level with this 6-week class. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins September 10^th, 27^th, Oct 8^th, & Oct 26^th

It's never too early to plan for fall! It's right around the corner, and we're offering some delicious cooking classes starting September 10^th at the Derry Township Community Center. Join us for Crisp Apple & Shaved Fennel Salad, Fall Foliage Picnic at the Park, Fall Spiced Smoothie Bowl, and "Snicker" for Snickers. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins September 16^th

The Guitar Workshops are back this fall! Take advantage of your opportunity to learn the guitar, gain more skills, and impress your friends and family at your next gathering. Join today, as spots are limited! To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins September 22^nd

We are calling all homeschoolers looking for a quality music class this fall! Join Maria Wilson for 7 weeks of Music for Homeschoolers - learning the basics of music theory, music history & appreciation, and how to play the ukulele. Sign up now, as seats are limited in each class. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Water you waiting for? Join us for the Summer season by becoming a member of the Derry Township Community Center! We make it easy. Membership registrations can be processed online, over the phone, or at our Front Desk! If you need your residency verified and added to your family account, please call us at 717-533-7138 or email us! We will be happy to assist you and have you as a member! Also, we offer gift cards that can be purchased for memberships! Show your friends and family the gift of health and wellness by purchasing a gift card. Click here to buy a membership and/or gift card today!

See what's New this month at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at July's Newsletter. To learn more about the center, visit its website.

Begins July 15^th

All aboard!! Join us on Saturday, July 15^th, and Sunday, July 16^th, at the Hershey History Center for a family-fun event of interactive model trains, food trucks, kids' crafts, and on Saturday only, a ride a self-propelled railcar! Click here for details.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 9:00 am

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to expand your artistic horizons and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Join the Hershey Art Association for their one-day Plein Air Painting workshop on July 19, 2023. Secure your spot and embark on a creative journey that will leave an impact on your artistic practice. Click here for details.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the township’s trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program

for free-roaming cats in our community. Our next clinic

is on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit our website.

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9:00 am

Two Boys, One Dream…A Community Tradition in Hershey since 1992. The 32nd Annual Ben & Tim Day, August 26, 2023, starts at 9:00 am. Registration is now open! For event details, click here.