Derry Township would like to wish

everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.

The Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Tuesday, November 22^nd at 7:00 pm.

To listen to the recording, please click this link. 

In the Board of Supervisor meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, the Courtyard of Honor, Inc. announced a joint venture/partnership with the Derry Township and CYOH to reestablish the Court of Honor. Derry Township intends to include both memorials within the Derry Township parks system. The Derry Township Board of Supervisors will continue to coordinate with Courtyard of Honor, Inc. in the designs and layouts. To view more details, please click this link.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Derry, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, that resumés and cover letters will be accepted for positions on the following Boards:

• Board of Library Directors
• Downtown Core Design Board
• Derry Township Municipal Authority
• Planning Commission
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Shade Tree Commission
• Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board
• Zoning Hearing Board

Residents of Derry Township who are interested in serving on any of the above boards are requested to submit a letter of interest and a resumé to the Township of Derry, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, no later than December 12, 2022. Appointments will be made in person at the Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2023,

at 7:00 pm, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey. 

Deer Run Stream Restoration Project:

Below is a map of the pre-construction for the Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan Project, which is expected to be completed in mid-Spring 2023 and will help reduce sediment loads by over 500,000 pounds per year. Portions of Gelder Park will be used for staging materials and equipment. Construction vehicles will be using the portion of the parking lot

near the basketball court and pavilion. 

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to discuss the annual operating budget for FY2023 and it was presented by Township Manager, Christopher Christman. The proposed FY2023 budget may be reviewed on our website or in person at the Municipal building, located at 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. To view the FY2023 highlights, click this link.

The Public Works Department is seeking positions

for Seasonal Laborers. To read the full descriptions, click this link.

Hershey Public Library users can now pick up items in an outdoor book locker any time day or night. For information on how it works, click here!

Thanksgiving Eve:

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Close at 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Day:

Thursday, November 24, 2022 - Closed

Monday, November 28, 2022, 3:00-5:00 pm

Come and enjoy a movie after school in the Teen Space.

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm

Folk tunes, pagan revels, and medieval hymns have all contributed to the musical treasures we enjoy every year during the Christmas season. Among other fascinating facts, you’ll learn who King Wenceslas really was, how a partridge got into a pear tree, why a Pennsylvania pastor immortalized the visit of the three kings to the baby Jesus, and how a snowy, starry night in an Austrian village inspired a beloved song of Christmas joy and peace.

The Derry Township Community Center will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Friday, December 9^th, doors open at 5:00 pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening with Santa, crafts, and pool games, Friday, December 9th! Parents and kids 10 and under are welcome to join the festivities. We'll do photos and story time with Santa, create holiday crafts and cards for the community and play games in the leisure pool. The cost is $5 for members, $7 for residents, and $9 for non-residents, plus you can bring a book or toy to donate to a local charity. Doors open at 5:00 pm for free play and Santa will arrive at 5:30 pm. Festivities will end at 7:30 pm. Register today, spaces are limited! Please register each individual in your family so we can have an accurate headcount and be aware of their ages. To register visit our site.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Aquatic Specialist to provide for the

overall general health, safety, and enjoyment of aquatic programs in the new Derry Township Community Center. To read a full description and apply, click this link.

Thursday, December 8, 5:00-7:00 pm

Friday, December 9, 9:00-11:30 am

Come meet our trainers, get your questions answered, and learn how personal training can benefit you in so many ways.

Deb Tregea, our certified LifeStretch^® instructor,

will be onsite to provide FREE LifeStretch^® demos.

No registration is necessary!

Friday, November 25, 2022,

Classes start at 5:45 am

The Derry Township Community Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th for Thanksgiving, but all regularly scheduled Group Ex classes will be held Friday, November 25^th, and Saturday, November 26^th this week.

Group Ex - Food Drive Donation

Group Ex classes held a food drive of items to be given to the Hershey Food Bank. The Food Drive took place from November 7-19th. The Group Ex participants donated approximately 125 lbs of food. We would like to thank all those that participated. Kim Farrell and Kathy Simons, Group Ex instructors are pictured with the donations.

Begins Jan 7^th

Do you have a guitar but are not sure how to properly use it? In this class, we will learn a variety of techniques, chords, how to read charts, tabs, rhythms, and strum patterns, and how to apply the concepts to rock, country, & blues. Come join us for this fun

event! To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins Jan 29^th

Bring your drum and join Maria Wilson for this hand drumming circle. Maria will give instruction on different rhythms, and techniques on different drums including congas, Cajon, and djembe. It's an excellent time for all! Classes will meet once every month. To register for this class, visit our site today.

The Derry Township Parks and Recreation are looking to hire, Lifeguard: Weekend Duty Supervisors for the Derry Township Community Center. To read the full description and apply, click this link.

Give the gift of health and wellness this season with a Derry Township Community Center Gift Card to be used towards memberships, daily fees, and drop-in classes. PURCHASE TODAY!!

Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 7:00-8:30 pm

Hershey All Things Diversity will hold its next virtual educational session on the state of diversity in our community on Wednesday, November 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Panelists will discuss ways their organizations seek to attract and retain a diverse talent pool of employees. For more information about their events, click this link.

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Cookie Walk & Jumble Shop: The Presbyterian Women of Derry Presbyterian Church will hold its popular cookie walk from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, December 3^rd in the fellowship hall at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available.

Sunday, December 3, 2022, 2:00-8:00 pm

“Jesus the Messiah: The Promise Fulfilled”: This event brings together Derry Church’s Sanctuary Choir, handbells, brass, and soloists in a concert centered on themes found in Isaiah's promise of a peaceable kingdom. This joyful Christmas concert will be presented at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm Sunday, December 4^th in the sanctuary at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. The 5:00 pm concert will also be live-streamed on our website or visit this link.

Sunday, December 20, 2022, 6:15 pm

"Longest Night" worship Service: For those who have empty places in their hearts and homes this Christmas season, Derry Presbyterian Church offers a “Longest Night” worship service. This reflective, come-as-you-are service with communion will be held at 6:15 pm Tuesday, December 20 in the Chapel at 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. For more information about their events, click this link.

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00-8:00 pm

Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra as they ring in the season with their Holiday Spectacular on December 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm at The Hershey Theatre. A local tradition, this holiday-themed concert will feature both beloved classics and exciting new arrangements, all under the direction of Maestro Gregory Woodbridge. To read more details about this event, click this link or visit our website.

Saturday, December 11, 2022, 3:00 pm

Voices of Palmyra, community choir, presents, "Back Again for Christmas” on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 3 pm, Church of the Redeemer UCC, 500 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. Dr. Michael Wojdylak, Director, and Inok Choi, Accompanist. Tickets can be purchased in advance ($12) or at the door ($15) on the day of the concert. Children under 12 attend for free. Call 717-473-8019 to purchase advance tickets.

Friday, December 23, 2022, 5:30-7:30 pm

Santa and his elves will take a quick break from their Christmas toy-making to visit and ice skate with Hershey Figure Skating Club! After the fun of skating with the elves, tell Santa your last-minute wish list over some warm chocolate chip cookies & hot cocoa! Bring your camera for a special picture with Father Christmas himself! Come join us from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and learn to skate and games with the elves. We'll have a meet and greet with Santa from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information, please visit our website.

Cocoa Packs Presents spreads holiday joy by providing a unique shopping experience that benefits the children enrolled in the Cocoa Packs program. For more information on how to donate, a full list of upcoming events, and box locations where you can drop off new, unwrapped toys, please visit our website.