The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 12^th at 7:00 p.m. 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 – Thursday, April 7^th, 2022, 5:30 PM (re: Conditional Use Application No. 2022-01 for Hershey West End)

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.

As we noted in our previous Enews editions, starting April 1, 2022 residents will see an increase in their monthly fees for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials from their homes. Click this link for more information.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services & The Township of Derry has created an Informational Sheet, Managing Vulture Damage Within the Township of Derry. Click this link for more information.

Link to the form, click this link.

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

Fiona Davis, the nationally bestselling author of historical novels set in iconic NYC buildings will visit the Hershey Public Library to talk about and sign her two most recent books, The Lions of 5th Avenue and The Magnolia Palace. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at

Books will be on sale before the event, so get there early if you want to have Fiona sign a book. Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library

Poetry is inspirational and reflects both our innermost feelings and everyday experiences. Watch, read, and listen to spark your own writing here! This challenge is for those ages 5 to 109, so get out your journals or notebooks and get started. Click here to register on Beanstack.  Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library

Bring your notebook, journal, laptop, or scroll and quill to Troegs Brewery and join us for some writing time. Please register online so we have an idea of the space needed. Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library.

Grab your current read and join us at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, 2701 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra at 6:30pm for Silent Book Group; the easiest book group you can belong to. Just bring your book, order a beverage or bite, and sit and read. Meet us at the Corner and bring your book. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library

• 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.

Begins April 2^nd

Follow the link to register: click this link.

Begins April 2^nd

Follow the link to register: click this link.

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

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 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.

Friday, April 1^st, 2022, Registration Deadline

The Bowman Trust is once again selling beautiful flower baskets that will be available for pick up on Saturday, May 7th 2022 (between 9am and 11am), which is the day before Mother's Day!!! All baskets must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by April 1st 2022. Print out the attached image for more information. 2 basket sizes available. Thank you for supporting the William S. Bowman Trust! Click this link for more information.

31ST ANNUAL BEN & TIM DAY – August 27, 2022

Come Join Our 5K Race, 1-Mile Fun Run, Race, & Virtual Race at the 31st Annual Ben & Tim Day - August 27, 2022. Ben & Tim Day Benefiting the Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell Memorial Scholarship Funds, as well as local charities and organizations that benefit students. For more information about Ben & Tim Day, please visit our website. For more information, click here.

The Hershey Horticulture Society will present "Gardening Yoga and Early Container Gardening." Members Linda Grudi and Barbara Whitecraft, experts in their field, will offer us some welcome instruction. Please check the website for time and location. www.hersheyhorticulture.com

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. 

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. 

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

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

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