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

February 14^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 - The Derry Township Board of Supervisors will be holding two (2) public hearings on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm in the main meeting room of the Administration building at the Derry Township Municipal Complex, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. 

Notice of Hearing   - The Derry Township Board of Supervisors will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 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 Derry Township Board of Supervisors has authorized two amendments of two ordinances in parking restrictions which have been established on the south side of Spring Hill Drive from the convergence of the two single lanes to a two-lane roadway, to a point 170 feet east, and in certain streets of the Briardale area. This area will be posted as no parking by signage in the near future.

As of Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the Tax Association Office is permanently closed. Regarding the 2022 Fourth Quarter Local Service Tax (LST) remittance, please be advised that the 2022 Fourth Quarter LST payments should be remitted to the

Derry Township Tax Association at the following address: 610 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

Local Service Tax and Occupation Tax will

be collected by the Keystone Collections Group 

(866-539-1100) starting January 1, 2023. Real Estate taxes and Township street light assessments

will be collected by the Dauphin County Treasurer’s Office (717-780-6550), beginning January 1, 2023.

Saturday, February 04, 2023, 1:00-3:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Children ages 11 years and under must have a responsible person remain in the library during chess club. Click this link for event details.

Saturday, February 04, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm

Bill Henschke and his family have traveled the world to swim with sharks. Join us as we are enchanted by his tales and photos from their adventures in Bimini, Bonaire, Mexico, Tiger Beach, and St. Croix to name a few.  Register online.

Saturday, February 04, 2023, 2:00-4:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon with Science Fiction and Fantasy authors. Local Authors Odessa Moon, Tory Gates, and RA Fischer will have time to share a bit of their story and their book. After presentations, meet and mingle with the authors and purchase a new book if you choose. Click this link for event details.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 6:00-7:30 pm

Explore Art Nouveau with Ilene Rosenburg's expert guidance. There is plenty here to take your breath away. Register online. The class will cost $25. Please pay at PayPal.Me/rosamunde88, or on the first day of class by cash or check.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:00-4:30 pm

Join us in the Teen Space for a fun craft to help you unwind your mind. We'll be creating Valentine Origami this week. Click this link for event details.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Full-time Facility Operator, Facility Attendant Summer Internship, Part-time and Seasonal Concession/Facility Attendants, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Yoga Instructor. Come join our team

at the Derry Town Community Center! To read the full descriptions and apply, click this link.

Member/Resident Registration February 8^th

Non-Resident Registration February 9^th

The Derry Township Community Center aquatics department will be offering an eight-week Preschool Level 1 & 2, as well as Level 1 & 2 swim lesson session beginning in February. To register for these classes, visit our site today!

Begins Feb 9^th

Get into karate this winter with DeAngelis Martial Arts! Classes for all ages ranging from 3 years old to

adult. Classes fill up quickly, so don't wait to register! Sign up at our site today!

Begins Feb 11^th

Ever wondered how to create your own song from home? Now is your chance to learn how! With the Home Recording Studio 101, a 2-day workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of this process and be on your way to creating the next big hit! Sign up at our site today!

Begins Feb 18^th

Do you have a guitar, but are not sure how to properly use it? In this program, for Adult & Kids Guitar Workshop for Beginners, 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 program! To register for one of these programs, visit our site today.

Begins Feb 19^th

In Radiant Health for The Whole Self Program, you will experience firsthand the impact positive thoughts and emotions have on improving health outcomes such as lower blood pressure, healthier weight, better blood sugar, improved energy, and reduced stress. To register for this insightful program, visit our site today.

Begins Feb 20^th

A 4-week Introduction to Tai Chi class will be offered by the Palmyra Kung Fu Center and the Derry Township Community Center. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins Tuesday, Mar 7^th

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 - 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 - 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 - 3:30-4:15 pm

Begins Wednesday, Mar 8^th

Grown Up & Me Yoga with Babies 9 to 24 months - 5:30-6:00 pm

Begins Thursday, Mar 9^th

Grown Up & Me Yoga with Ages 2-4

9:30-10:00 am

Registration is open now for youth yoga classes!

Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher combines traditional Yoga with creative elements, tailoring the delivery to meet and engage children of all ages and developmental stages. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins Tuesday, Mar 15^th

Join this 6-week program, Build Better Blood Sugar Habits, taught by the owner of Jenn Hoover Functional Medicine Health Coaching, LLC who is an expert in supporting behavior change and will help you set nutritional and exercise goals to help you improve your blood sugar levels. Her client-centered approach is rooted in functional medicine principles that look at the body as a whole system. To learn more and register for this class, visit our site to sign up today!

Begins Tuesday, Mar 27^th

Spring tennis classes are now open! Get a jump on registration and reserve your spot today. There are classes for ages 7 years and up! Visit our site to register today.

Begins Tuesday, June 5^th

Snapology offers the best S.T.E.A.M. camps in the area. We offer camps and workshops year-round, including spring break camps, summer camps, holiday break camps, and camps during teacher in-service days. Your kids will love our fun camp topics and themes. Shh, don’t tell them it’s educational! To register, visit our site today!

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

Saturday, February 04, 2023, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

On May 2, 1905, Senate Bill 278 created the Pennsylvania State Police. Over the past 118 years, 102 Troopers have died in the line of duty. On February 4, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm,

retired State Police Sergeant Carl Harnish will offer

a presentation on the circumstances surrounding the line-of-duty deaths of Trooper Robert Lapp in 1972

and Troopers Paul Almer and Wayne Bilheimer in 1989. The program includes a tour of the Museum at no charge. The gift shop will also be open. This program is free to the public and will be held in the Museum’s All-Purpose room. However, space is limited to 60 attendees. Those interested should contact us at

717-534-0565 or email psphemc2@gmail.com to reserve a seat.

Monday, February 06, 2023, 1:00 pm

On February 6th at 1:00 pm, the Hershey Horticulture Society will present "Three Members’ Floral Creations: Arrangement, Design, Process & Creativity." The event takes place at the Brownstone Masonic Lodge, Hershey, PA, and is free of charge, open to the public, and has no pre-registration. For details visit our website.

Thursday, February 09, 2023, 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, February 9, 2023. Their Guest Speaker is John Marietta. He will talk about Pennsylvania trivia from

A to Z, adding humor along the way. John is a retired Colonel from the US Army and is currently an adjunct history instructor at York College of Pennsylvania. HANNC meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. Guests are welcome to attend the event. If you would like more information, visit their website.

February 9-11, 2023, 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2:00 pm

The Property Known as Garland hits the stage of the Hershey Area Playhouse the second weekend in February, with a unique opportunity for audiences to understand the personal life and career of legendary American actress Judy Garland. Performances are February 9-11, 2023 at 7:00 pm and February 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Following the Saturday evening performance, the Playhouse is also hosting a “Spotlight Reception: Dessert and Drinks with Judy” at 8:30 pm. Tickets for the show are $25. Tickets for the Saturday evening show and reception are $50.

For more information and details about this event,

click this link or the website.

February 17-19, 2023, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Hershey Area Art Association presents the “For the Love of Art” exhibit of paintings, prints, photography, 3D art, handmade jewelry, and more in the Milton & Catherine Conservatory at Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. The show is included with ticket admission. For more information, visit our website.

Friday, February 17, 2023, 8:00 pm

Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Greg Woodbridge over Valentine’s Day weekend for a romantic night of classical music. This one-time-only performance will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8 pm at the Hershey Theatre. For more information, click this link or visit our website.

Saturday, February 18, 2023, 5:30-9:00 pm

Tickets on Sale, starting Friday, February 3, 2023

Cocoa Packs is excited to announce its Annual Signature Event! Sleek, Shimmer & Shine, It’s Heart 4 Hunger Time! Is coming back on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA. Tickets go on sale starting, Friday, February 3, 2023. The black-tie (optional) reception is scheduled from 5:30-9:00 pm. The night’s event emcees for the luminous night will be WGAL News, co-anchors Lori Burkholder and Jere Gish, and music entertainment will be the six-piece cover band, Fully Stocked. Sponsorship is still available, if you want to get involved, reach us by clicking this link, or if you have questions about the event, email us.

February 23 & 24, 2023, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

March 2 through April 6, 2023, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Hershey Art Association is offering two great art classes. "Easy Watercolor Techniques with Deb Watson" is a 2-day workshop (fee) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Hershey History Center. They are also offering a second class, "Water Media with Marie Gamon," which runs March 2 through April 6, 2023. This 6-week class (fee) is offered on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Campbelltown Academy for Music and Arts. Both art classes are sponsored by the Hershey Art Association. To receive more information about this event, please visit our website.

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 5:30 pm

Homemade chili and square dancing will highlight Derry Presbyterian Church’s 22nd Annual Chili

Cook-Off and Square Dance, set for 5:30 pm Saturday, February 25, 2023. The event will be held in the church’s fellowship hall at 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. There is no charge to attend, and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit our website.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Love INC of Greater Hershey is offering Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Round up your friends, rally your family, gather your small group, or assemble a few of your colleagues for this friendly competition to support people in need. You do not want to miss this amusing event featuring an 18-hole miniature golf course indoors on what is typically a cold and dreary day in March. Come on out for a good time while chipping in for neighbors in our community.

All proceeds benefit the programs of Love INC of Greater Hershey. To register and find out more about this event, go to their website (events).

July 10-14, 2023 & July 24-28, 2023

Every day is exciting at Hershey Figure Skating Club's (HFSC) Ice Skating Summer Skating Camp! Each full day includes at least 2 hours of on-ice instruction, games, crafts, instructed off-ice exercises, snacks, and a special activity every afternoon! To register, visit their website.

Derry Township School District has launched a

brand-new School Newsletter! This isn’t just for our school district parents and guardians, but also for the larger Hershey community! Our first issue includes an introduction from Superintendent, Dr. Winslow, a feature about what community looks like in DTSD, and a highlight about our new Hershey High School robotics team - Team 2539 Krypton Cougars! , visit their website for more information.

The Hershey Lion Club recently presented the Hershey Public Library with a composite bench as part of their plastic film recycling program. The Lions have been partnering with the Library since January 2022 for plastic collections. Through the program, the Lions have now placed 5 benches including the new one at the Library. They have also provided 2 benches to Derry Township Parks & Recreation, and 1 bench each to Grace United Methodist Church and a local private business which have both assisted in the collections. To read more about this presentation, visit this link.