The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, April 9^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.

Protect your personal information and bring the documents you no longer need to the Township's Shred-It Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 8:00 am to 10:45 am at the Public Works Facility, 650 Clearwater Road. This event is for residents only and is limited to two bags/boxes per household. To learn more about this event, click this link.

Volunteers Needed! We're looking for volunteers to assist with planting the trees for the Bareroot Tree Program. The event will occur on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Would you be interested in helping? Please get in touch with Chuck Gassert at 717-462-7684.

Join Representative Tom Mehaffie for the Annual Health Expo on Thursday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Leader Center for Active Life at 605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey. This popular FREE event is open to the public. Registration is optional for attendees. Interested vendors need to please pre-register! If you have any questions, please call 717-534-1323 or Facebook.com/RepMehaffie.

Storytimes return to the library starting April 8!

Join Ms. Rita for stories, songs, and giggles!

Books and Babies: Mondays at 10:15 am - REGISTER NOW!

1, 2, Whee!: Tuesdays at 10:15 am - REGISTER NOW!

Storytime for Everyone:

Mondays at 11:00 am - REGISTER NOW!

Thursdays at 10:15 am - REGISTER NOW!

Tuesday, April 9, 2:00 pm

Register to join the round table discussion by Jim Logue and engage in the Socratic method to delve into philosophical discussions. The group will choose a philosophical issue each month, and those attending will learn and discuss it in an open and respectful atmosphere. It's a great way to engage and expand your mind. Ages 18 and older, please. Click the link for more information and to REGISTER.

Tuesday, April 9, 3:00 pm

Join us in the Teen Space for video games, board games, puzzles, music, and hanging out. Click the link for more details.

Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 pm

Come to the library and play! We will have board game options, or you can bring your own to share. Wind down and have some good, clean, competitive fun. Bring friends, family, and the whole gang. Registration is not required, but it helps us know how many to expect. Let's have fun! Click the link for more details.

Wednesday, April 10, 6:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. Bring your current project. Ask questions, build a community, and have fun! This event is free for crocheters of all levels and appropriate for ages 12 and older. Click the link for more details.

Derry Township Parks & Recreation’s 49th Annual Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Bullfrog Valley Pond. Come out and take your shot at catching over 500 trout! This event is open to anglers up to 12 years old, and registration is not required. Check out our Facebook page for event details!

The Derry Township Community Center will host The Hershey Masters Inaugural Swim Meet this Sunday, April 7th, from 9:00 am to 2:45 pm. The Competition Pool will be closed during this time, although the Leisure Pool will be available. Please follow the link for the schedule.

Join our team at the Derry Township Community Center. We’re looking to hire a Full-time Lifeguard. Comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are provided. Questions? Email Joseph Chubb. Apply Now!

Ready to equip your child with life-saving swimming skills? Enroll in Infant Swim Resource-ISR classes at the Leisure Pool! Classes run for 10-minute sessions in a 6-week interval period, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. These classes are for children 6 months to 6 years old and focus on learning survival swimming through sensory motor skills. For inquiries about the program or instructor Stefanie Koepke, click the link!

Have fun at our Glow Pound party! Work out and have a blast with neon glow fun. Wear white or neon clothing for a personal glow!

Hershey Coralettes presents Weather Report on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 4:30 pm at the Derry Township Community Center. The cost is free. Donations welcome!

Hi-Ya! DeAngelis Martial Arts Karate Classes consist of traditional Martial Arts Sparring, one-steps, kata, self-defense, endurance, and strength training. Multiple classes range from age 8 to adult, so there's fun for the whole family! Enroll today to join in on the action!

Registration for Kids' Summer Camps is here. Don't miss out on these awesome themes, from art to space! Spaces are limited; enroll now!

Tennis Summer Camps are back at the Derry Township Community Center this summer! Camps are right around the corner, so register today!

Begins April 7^th

Small Group Basketball Training is still accepting registrations for the April session! Don't miss out on this opportunity to build your son or daughter's skills with this 4-week program. Spots are still available!

April 8^th, 15^th, 22^th, & 29^th

Inversion Workshop, with Kate Toczek, E-RYT, Personal Trainer, Stretching, and Flexibility Coach. This workshop turns yoga practice upside down by safely working into these fun and invigorating poses: shoulder stand, crow and side crow, forearm stand, and handstand. Follow the link for class details and registration!

Begins April 13^th

Magic 101 Workshop is back at the Derry Township Community Center! Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning? Look no further than this 2.5-hour magic workshop on April 13th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Learn special magic tricks and take home some awesome new tricks to try for family and friends! Get signed up today!

Begins April 16^th

Ages 5-7 – 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 – 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-15 – 3:15-4:15 pm

Spring classes are forming now with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher! The classes are a style of Yoga that, on the outside, might seem like play but have a definite purpose. They follow the same sequence as adult Yoga, incorporating traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, creative elements of movement, learning points, visualization, sensory integration, and fun stuff. Each class is tailored for the age group being taught. Props, music, books, and games grab their attention as they practice Yoga. Click this link to access registration for all classes.

Begins April 17^th

Ages 11-15 – 3:30-4:30 pm

After School Zen Den, Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher will help kids ages 11-15 to slow down and discover peacefulness by practicing mindfulness in a lighthearted environment. Enroll today!

Begins April 17^th

Our popular Intro to Digital Photography class starts next week! Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn how to take extraordinary-looking photos! This 6-week class will meet every Wednesday starting next week at 6:00 pm. Get registered today before it's too late! Register today to secure your spot in the class!

The Derry Township Community Center Aquatics Team is now hiring for Seasonal Summer Lifeguards. Lifeguard Training is provided. Apply now to begin employment from May through September!

See what's happening at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at their Newsletter! If you would like to learn more about the center, you can visit the website.

Saturday, April 20, 8:00 am

Join us for the Downtown Hershey Association's Community Clean-Up Event on April 20, 2024, at Chocolate Town Park. Let's work together to make Derry Township cleaner and more beautiful! Check-in starts at 7:30 am at the Chocolate Town Park adjacent to the Hershey Fire Department. Together, we can make Derry Township a cleaner and more beautiful place to live! To learn more about the event and get all the details, please click the link for more information!

Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 pm

Sunday, April 7, *Preorders due!

Are you hungry for a good spaghetti dinner? Join us at the Hershey Community Chorus Spring Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 E. Areba Avenue, Hershey. Preorders guarantee a meal and must be ordered by April 7, 2024, through a chorus member or by email. Please specify “take out or dine in.” Payment is due at pick up (cash or check payable to HCC). Walk-ins are welcome as long as dinners last. Click for more detailed pricing information.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Derry Township Community Cats will offer residents a free TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) clinic on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This clinic is designed to help control the cat population in the area. Derry Township Community Cats will offer future clinics on May 8 and June 12. If you have any questions about the clinics or the TNVR program, please don't hesitate to contact them by phone at 717-592-8087, by email, or through their website. We hope to see you at the clinic!

Thursday, April 11, 10:15 am

The Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcombers Club (HANNC) will meet at the Hershey Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 10:15 am. The speaker, Dr. Dean C. Rust, will discuss "The Ecology & Management of the Eastern Bluebird". Click for more details.

Discover the excitement of spring with Manada Conservancy's upcoming events!

Thursday, April 11, 7:00 pm

Join Manada Conservancy on April 11, 2024, at 7:00 pm, at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, for an enlightening presentation by Ian Gardner of Green Gardner Designs titled "For the Love of Groundcovers."

Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am

Mark your calendars for our 24th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale, which will be held on Saturday, May 4, at East Hanover Township Nature Park. For further event information, please visit our website.

Begins Friday, April 12^th

The Hershey Art Association is sponsoring "April Artistry: A Spring Showcase" on April 12 and 13, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey. Click for more details.

Begins Monday, April 15^th

Hershey Art Association is offering an Oil and Acrylic Painting with Cory Pigeon at the Hershey History Center, starting Monday, April 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Click for program details.

Saturday, April 13, 8:00 am *Registration begins at 7:30 am

Join us for the 2024 Children’s Trout Derby hosted by Representative Mehaffie & Sportsmen Limited Inc. Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024. Time: 8:00 am-11:00 am. Location: Middletown Reservoir’s discharge spillway, off Roundtop Road in Londonderry Township. Free registration from 7:30 to 10:00 am. Fishing ends at 11:00 am, followed by awards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No spinners are allowed; we adhere to Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regulations. Click the link for details.

Saturday, April 13, 11:00 am

Showdown in 'Chocolatetown' Chili Cook-Off supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA. Date: April 13, 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at The Englewood in Hershey. Taste-test chilis by top chefs, vote for the 'People's Choice' Champion. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Click the link for event details!

Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 pm

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head of Neck Surgery hosts a free Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Screening at the University Physician Center, 200 Campus Drive, suite 400, Hershey. To register, visit the link or call 1-8020-243-1455.

Take advantage of these two extraordinary events by the Hershey Symphony Orchestra. Visit the link to view the details of each event!

Friday, April 26, 8:00 pm

"Treasured and Timeless" at the Hershey Theatre,

Led by Maestro Greg Woodbridge

Sunday, April 28, 4:00 pm

Emerald Gala at the Hershey Country Club,

Let's celebrate the 55^th Emerald Anniversary!

Hershey Symphony Orchestra announced Daniel Huang, an 11th grader at Veritas Academy in Leola, as the winner of this year's Young Artist Competition. Congratulations!

Saturday, April 27^th

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the perfect blend of biking and brews. Mark your calendars and join us for the 7th Annual Bikes & Beers Hershey event! Navigate to the link to learn more about the event!

Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am

Join us for our 2024 season kick-off event on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 am to noon at the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation Area along Cocoa Avenue in Hershey! Help plant new plots, lay woodchips on paths, and refurbish older plots. Parking is available at 1141 Cocoa Ave. Bring work gloves, tools, a reusable water bottle, and bug repellent. For more details, click the link and sign up today!