The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, June 14^th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person

The agenda will be available at this link.

Notice of Hearing – Zoning Board Hearing, Wednesday, June 15th, 20, 2022, 6:00 pm. (Petition 2022-09 as filed by David Wertley, 807 Twin Oaks Dr., Hummelstown, PA, 17036, regarding his property located at 1358 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, in the Palmdale Mixed Use zoning district.)

New Derry Township Community Center is opening on June 13, 2022! Click this link.

We wanted to inform residents the Milling of roadways will start on Monday, June 13^th, and continue through the week, and paving of those roads will commence on or about the week of June 20. All work is dependent on weather conditions. Traffic will be maintained on all roads as work proceeds though there may be delays due to single-lane work zones.

In the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 10, 2022, Randy McKillop presented to the Board the development of the Derry Township Courtyard of Honor on the lands east of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company building. Click this link for more information.

The Dept. of Community Development is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. Click this link for more information.

Detour on Fishburn Road: Sanitary sewer repair work on Fishburn Road, between Sandhill Road and Cocoa Avenue, will begin the week of May 23^rd. Click this link for more information.

The Derry Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Community Service Officer positions. Click this link for more information.

There continues to be a delay with the road closure for the section of Waltonville Road between Wood Road and Route 322. Initially, it was scheduled for mid-March, however, it is still delayed, more information to follow. Click this link for more information.

Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank community blood drive. Please click to read more.

Are you ready for an afternoon of physical comedy, juggling, circus tricks, yo-yos, and more? Join us at Andrew's Big Show! Generously sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library

Derry Township Parks & Recreation is excited to present our summer Movies at Shank Park! This Friday, June 10th, kicks off, "Finding Dory"! The movie is FREE to the community. The movie starts at dusk! Concessions are available for purchase. Bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the movie, you can even listen in your car! The movies are generously sponsored by the Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation. For more information, please visit www.usatheatres.com.

Begins June 16^th

Let certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach, Kathy Simons, help you get in shape this summer. You'll challenge your strength and cardiovascular skills in this small group fitness class. It's a perfect blend of aerobic and anaerobic exercises to build muscle and burn fat and have FUN while doing it. Body weight exercises, free weights, agility ladders, plyoboxes, etc. will be used in this outdoor (weather permitting)/indoor class. Follow the link to register: click this link.

Begins June 18^th

Self-defense situations happen without warning. Prepare yourself by learning what to do before, during, and after an assault. The Derry Township Community Center is partnering with the Palmyra Kung Fu Center to offer a Women's Self-Defense seminar.

Follow the link to register: click this link.

Begins June 20^th

This low-impact instructor-led class will focus on walking with the water’s natural resistance and stretching for participants looking to transition into aquatic exercise or an alternative to their high-impact exercise routine.

Begins June 20^th

This shallow water aquatic exercise class consists of a warmup and warm down encompassing an energetic cardio fitness workout using aqua resistance and music to keep participants moving.

Begins June 21^st

Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:15 pm in the Competition Pool. Our AquaPower class is designed for participants who are looking for a challenging water workout! Easy on the joints, but an intense workout for the body, AquaPower will run in the 7-12-foot-deep competition pool. With motivating music and movements designed to build your endurance and strength, AquaPower is a great class for those who want to cross-train from running, biking, or other land exercises that are repetitive on the joints.

Check out our NEW Group Exercise Schedule! We can't wait to see you and help you achieve your fitness goals this summer!

Check out our NEW Activities Schedule, which shows our offerings for our Gymnasium, Classrooms, and Tennis Courts! For more information,

Check out our NEW Aquatics Schedule, which shows our offerings for the outdoor, leisure, and competition pools, as well as aquatics offerings!

We are very excited to announce that the Derry Township Community Center is officially participating with SilverSneakers!  For more information, click this link.

We're now on Instagram! Follow us for programming information and other offerings. Click this link.

To join now, click this link.

Check out our programs, offerings, and upcoming events here at the Derry Township Community Center! 

• 2022 Summer Newsletter

• Derry Township Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

• Derry Township Summer Camps (e2ma.net)

We’re extending Market on Chocolate in Downtown Hershey! Market on Chocolate will run every Saturday through September. For more information, click this link.

St. Joan of Arc Church 48^th Annual Parish Festival for the whole family!  Great homemade food. Children’s games and activities, kids inflatable, face painting, silent auction  (including a trip to Sicily  sicilywithfriends.com, games of skill, Bingo, Raffles: Cash, beautiful gift baskets, Hershey restaurants, authentic sports memorabilia, and a Christian Pulisic Jersey. Shopping of all kinds: jewelry, plants, garden bounties, bake sale, crafts, and more!  Musical entertainment: Thurs June 9th- DJ Dave Willey; Fri June 10th – Crossing Abbey Road; Sat June 11th– Happy Slovenes. Location: 359 W. Areba Ave Hershey, PA 17033, (717) 533-7168 www.sjafestival.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Hershey/Hummelstown is again selling Blueberries. If you're interested in purchasing, click this link. Last orders must be received by Thursday, June 22, 2022.

The Fluid Art class will be held in Campbelltown and sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. No experience is needed and ALL supplies are provided. To register for the class (fee) go to our site.

Downtown Hershey Association is kicking off the Music on Chocolate series with the Hall Williams Band from Baltimore, MD this Saturday, June 11. Grab a chair or blanket and join DHA every 2nd Saturday in Downtown Hershey at the ChocolateTown Square Park in front of the Firehouse for live music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with your friends and family, sponsored by The Englewood. Make reservations to dine or grab to-go from our restaurants downtown. When asked how to describe his music, Hall Williams loves to tell a story about how it was once described to him as “sparkly,” upbeat, positive, roots, and real. The music itself combines elements of Funk, Jazz, Rock, Roots, Bluegrass, and experimental improvisation. The best word to describe the Hall Williams Band’s music is “uplifting” in every sense of the word. Beer available for purchase from Englewood Brewing and Tröegs Independent Brewing.

Members of the Hershey Lions Club Foundation will be hosting the community during its 33^rd Annual Henry F. Nixon Memorial Amateur Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 12, 2022, starting at 1:00 PM. The annual event will take place at the Manada Golf Club located at 609 Golf Lane, Grantville, PA 17028. For more information, click this link or please visit the club’s website.

*Pictured: Golf tournament participants assemble for a previous Henry F. Nixon Memorial Amateur Golf Tournament hosted by the Hershey Lions Club Foundation

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 June 14. 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. 

Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is excited to continue to host Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday of the month on 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, June 24, purchase from a variety of food trucks including Cheesy Grill, Quinn's Coffee, Poncho's Backyard Grubbin', A Taste of Italy, 717 Taco, Scoop O' Dough, 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, on June 24, Caring Hearts Therapy Dogs will visit from 6-7:30 PM! Be sure to stop by our "Food for Thought" table and prayer labyrinth. For event details: 717-533-7192 or www.facebook.com/SpringCreekCoB. 

*      Decade of Champions/Mike Davis

*      Hershey Endoscopy Center

*      Stumpy's Hatchet House

*      Sweet Rides

*      Rubber Soul Brewing

*      St. Boniface Brewing

*      Penn State Dermatology

*      The Englewood

*      Mister Bobbin Embroidery

*      Hershey Real Estate

*      ”ANONYMOUS”

*      Cross Country Mortgage

*      Studio Sol

*      Brodie Bee

*      Downtown Hershey Assoc.

*      Made to Keep

*      Horsepower Lawn & Home

*      Hidden Still

*      Lisa's Cafe

*      Klick Lewis

3 local food bank organizations.

Starting, Monday, June 27, 2022, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close, is being held 2:00-4:00 pm Mondays, June 27 – September 19 at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. There is no cost to attend the program, but registration is requested: contact the church office at 717-533-9667. Those interested may begin attending the GriefShare group at any time. Each session is self-contained, and any missed weeks can be joined when the next 13-week cycle is offered. Face masks are optional. Child care is not available. Derry Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Worship services are held on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 am. For directions or more information, call the church off at 717-533-9667 or visit this link. To learn more about the Christian program, GriefShare, click this link.

Hershey Horticulture Society Bus Trip to Brookside Gardens/Ladew Topiary Gardens, Wheatland, MD. Members $115, Non-members $120, lunch included. Request details/registration info before Jun 14^th at hersheyhorticulturesociety@gmail.com.

Friday, July 1, 2022, 6:00 pm

Jazz at the Barnyard at the Hershey History Center returns on the first Fridays of June, July, August, and September! Bring your friends, your chairs, and your beverage of choice, and relax with great music from some of Central PA’s best jazz musicians. The patio opens at 6 pm and the music is from 7-10 pm. Enjoy the best views of the iconic Hershey smokestacks and cocoa bean silos. The event is free and donations are encouraged. The entertainment schedule is July 1 – Little Brother Band, August 5 – The Wave Quartet, and September 2 – Soul House. Click for more information.

Hershey Figure Skating Club is pleased to announce its 6-week summer session of Hershey Twizzles, a Therapeutic and Adaptive Ice Skating Program designed for children and adults with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, or who are recovering from an injury. All classes are held at the historic Hersheypark Arena. Volunteers are also needed for this program - minimal skating experience is required. More information is available click this link, or email us at learntoskate@hersheyfigureskating.org

If you're interested, please click on this link.