The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, April 11^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.

Derry Township wishes all residents the hope and the beauty of springtime and the promise of brighter days.

The Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, due to the observation of the Good Friday/Easter holiday.

The preliminary design/sketch of the Court of Honor and Courtyard of Honor in Chocolate Town Park will be presented to the Board of Supervisors at the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Court of Honor aims to memorialize Derry Township residents, both Hershey and Milton Hershey, who served in the military during periods of armed conflict, while the Courtyard of Honor aims to honor first responders who have guarded our safety and security at home. If you would like to hear more about this project and see the preliminary designs, residents are welcome to attend the meeting. For the agenda, click here.

PennDOT announced today that a 4.8-mile resurfacing project on Interstate 83 in Dauphin County is set to resume. The project extends from Cameron Street in the City of Harrisburg, through Swatara Township, to Union Deposit Road in Lower Paxton Township. Weather permitting, the contractor will begin night work Sunday, April 16, 2023. Work hours will be nightly from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. There will be short-term lane closures. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone. Click this link for more details.

Come and Join Representative Mehaffie's Health Expo on April 27, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Leader Center for Active Life, located at 605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA. The entrance is located on the north side of the Derry Township Community Center. Click this link for event details.

Derry Township Municipal Authority provided a Stormwater Management update at the Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting. We want to keep residents informed of these projects for spring/summer planning purposes. Click this link for the project(s) update.

Protect your personal information and bring the documents that you no longer need to the Township’s Shred-It Event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, 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.

The Derry Environmental Action Committee needs several more volunteers for the Township street tree planting program on Saturday, April 22^nd (Earth Day). The planting starts at 9:00 AM and will last no longer than noon. If you are interested in helping at this Earth Day event, please contact Chuck Gassert

at 717-460-7684 by April 11^th.

It was announced at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting that there would be a lift on the Hershey West End HOP's/ Waltonville Road's current construction closure. The anticipated detour will be lifted by July 4, 2023.

Public Works Department would like Derry Township residents to be aware of the adjusted Spring/Summer Recycling Center hours. Click this link for the current hours.

Saturday, April 8, 2023, CLOSED

The Hershey Public Library will be closed, Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:00 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Everyone deserves an hour and a half of uninterrupted reading....and this is yours. The library will see you at Starbucks with your book! You don't need to register for this event. For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 2:00 pm

Register to join the round table discussion, led by Jim Logue, and engage in the Socratic method to delve into philosophical discussions and share opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and those attending will learn and discuss it in an open and respectful atmosphere. A great way to engage and expand your mind. Ages 18 and older please. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 3:00 pm

Join us in the Teen Space for a fun craft to help you unwind your mind. Let's paint canvases this week! For more event details, click here.

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 1:00 pm

Join the Planet Bee Native Bees Citizen Science Project, which explores their amazing diversity and important roles in the ecosystem. Learn how to support Native Bee Populations and Contribute to Real Scientific Research. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about the life of a bee! Guests will have the opportunity to:

• Watch bees up close in our portable observation hive.
• Learn about the honey bee life cycle, their social order, and the three castes.
• Taste different kinds of honey.
• Make seed balls to support bees and learn about the environmental factors impacting honey bee decline.

For more event details, click here.

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2:00 pm

Celebrate Earth Day a little early by learning how to be good global KIDIZENS! Local educator and mom, Jessica Purcell, will lead us through fun activities focusing on composting and sustainability. Learn with us and then head home to try it on your own! Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. For more event details,

click here.

The Derry Township Community Center will be CLOSED Sunday, April 9, 2023, in observance

of the Easter Holiday.

Thank you to the Community for participating in the 37^th Annual Egg Hunt at Shank Park! A special thank you to the event sponsors, The Hershey Company, The Leader Center for Active Life, Neil Fasnacht and Seaside Amusements, Hershey Volunteer Fire Department, and Event Volunteers.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding its Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Bullfrog Valley Pond. Come out and take your chance at catching one of the over 500 trout! This event is open to anglers up to 12 years of age and registration is not required. Prizes will be awarded for palomino trout, longest trout, and heaviest trout. A raffle will be held at the end of the derby for an assortment of prizes donated by the Hershey-Hummelstown Kiwanis and Bass Pro Shops. (Please note, that parking is available at the Hershey Center for Applied Research) For more information, please contact the Township of Derry Department of Parks & Recreation at (717) 533-7138 or email us.

Check out the April Newsletter!

Check out the Derry Township Community Center April Newsletter for upcoming monthly programs and events. To view our newsletter, click here.

Begins April 10^th

Join us for our New Group Ex Classes starting the week of April 10th! The NEW classes will help you take the first step towards a healthier, happier you! Click here, to ensure you're on time for these and more, check out our Group Ex schedule. Click here, to learn more about the Barless Barre, Level 1 Cycling, Vinyasa Flow Yoga class, and other class descriptions.

Begins April 10^th

Karate practice strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one's mental capabilities, and more. Classes for 3-year-olds up to adults start next week. To register, visit our site today!

Begins April 18^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 April 19^th

Grown Up & Me Yoga with Ages 2-4

5:30-6:00 pm



New classes are forming now with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher! The classes are a style of Yoga that may seem like play but really have a purpose. They follow the same sequences as adult Yoga, incorporating traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques along with 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. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins April 25^th

Struggling with keeping your glucose numbers where they need to be? This Build Better Blood Sugar Habits, a 6-week program, will teach you how to get and keep your numbers where they need to be. To register, visit our site today!

Begins April 26^th

The time is NOW! Summer is just around the corner and there's no better time than the present to check in with yourself. In the Radiant Health for the Whole Self Program, you will experience firsthand how to reclaim and reframe your thoughts, emotions, and nutritional and behavioral patterns in a way that gives you the energy and clarity to be more present in your daily life. To register, visit our site today!

Begins July 10^th - Slime Week Camp

Begins July 24^th - Outside the Lines ~ Art Camp

Join us in July for 2 weeks of summer camps brought to us by Fun4All. Slime Week is July 10th through the 14th, and Outside the Lines ~ Art Camp is the week of July 24th through the 28th. To register, visit our site today!

Begins 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!

Begins July 17^th

Wag on to the most PAWSOME camp in town, Challenge Island, Pets Palooza Camp! You and your S.T.E.A.M team will engineer a world created just for pets: From Pets Palooza Hotel Day to Give a Dog a Bone Day to Salty Sea Dog Day to a very special Rescue Pets Day. You'll even get to adopt adorable pretend pets of your own and create habitats to match their needs and personalities! This STEAMtastic camp gets two paws up and is a must for every pet-loving kid! To register, visit our site today!

Now Interviewing for Summer employment at the Derry Township Community Center! To read the full descriptions and apply, click this link.

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

Begins April 7^th

Derry Presbyterian Church has announced its worship services for Holy Week. Good Friday, April 7, 2023, services start at 7:00 pm. Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, worship services will be held at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Childcare is available on Sunday mornings. For detailed information about all the services, click here.

Friday, April 21, 2023, 7:00 pm

The internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir will perform at 7:00 pm Friday, April 21, 2023, in the Sanctuary at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. Their “Just As I Am” hymn tour combines traditional hymns with African cultural sounds and a stunning visual story of God’s faithfulness. The African Children’s Choir last performed here in 2009. The concert is part of the church’s 2023 Arts Alive! cultural series. A free-will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. For concert details, click here.

Friday, April 7, 2023, pre-orders/payments are due

The Bowman Trust is once again selling beautiful flower baskets, available for pick-up on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 (between 9:00-11:00 am) the day before Mother's Day! All baskets must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by April 7, 2023. 2 basket sizes are available for sale. The basket flowers will vary in color and floral color selections can be made on pick-up day, for the best choice, come early. If you want more information and to print the order form, please click here. Thank you for supporting the William S. Bowman Trust and the beautification of Hershey!

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 9:30 am

Butterflies, insects, and creatures of the night will be the focus of Homeschool Day, being held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, Pa. Homeschool Day is suitable for children in elementary school through middle school and open to homeschoolers and their families as well as children who are enrolled in cyber school. Advance registration is required and closes 48 hours prior to the event. For registration and ticket information, click here.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the Township’s trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program for free-roaming cats in our community. Last year, 68 cats went through the clinic, and over half were able to go into rescue programs. We have a clinic scheduled for April 11, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit our website.

Thursday, April 13, 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, April 13^th. She is a part of the Missions Team at REAP Granada in Nicaragua. Her work focuses on teaching gardening practices to women, encouraging them to grow food to help their community and their families. HANNC meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. Guests are invited to attend. For more information about the meeting and the speaker, visit their website.

Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7:00 pm

Do you want to convert your landscape into a sustainable pollinator haven that is suitable for birds, wildlife, and pollinators, and safe for your family? Join us Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm for Manada Conservancy's presentation of local pollinator gardener Heather Andrews as she walks us through how she did just that, converting a traditional landscape into an award-winning pollinator paradise using native alternatives. She'll be presenting at Grace UM Church, 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown (Entrance # 3 on the east side of the building). For details and registration information, click here.

Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 am

In observance of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Penn State Health will provide an opportunity to drop off unwanted, unneeded, or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the following drive-through locations:

Academic Support Building, 90 Hope Dr., Hershey (on the Hershey Medical Center campus), Penn State Health Medical Group – Mount Joy, 201 Lefever Road, Mount Joy, Penn State Health Medical Group – Nyes Road, 121 N. Nyes Road, Harrisburg, Penn State Health Medical Group – Palmyra, 941 Park Drive, Palmyra. In addition to medication, needles, and syringes will be accepted. The event is in partnership with the Derry Township, Lower Paxton Township, Mount Joy Borough, and North Londonderry Township police departments. Click here to view where similar events are happening across the U.S. on April 22, 2023, designated National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Saturday, April 22, 2023, 5:00 pm

The community is invited to join The Hershey Rotary Club at its annual fundraiser to support the Club's philanthropic mission of funding local non-profit organizations and events. The 53rd Hershey Rotary Auction will be held at the Hershey Lodge on April 22, 2023. Click here to learn more about the event details.

Friday, April 28, 2023, 5:00 pm

Food Truck Fridays are back for 2023! Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is excited to welcome back Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday from 5:00-8:00 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! Come purchase a variety of food trucks including Keller BBQ, Cheesy Grill, LettUsKnow, Cheesesteak Shuttle, and Scoop O' Dough. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Plus, ZooAmerica will share an animal presentation from 6:00 to 7:00 pm! Also, be sure to visit the prayer labyrinth on the church lawn. For the event, details call 717-533-7192 or click here to visit our Facebook page.

Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 am

Come join the 18th Annual "Soldiers of Law" Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Hershey, PA, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The event starts and ends behind the PA State Police Academy across from Hersheypark. This event, "Honoring Our Pennsylvania Fallen Police Officers" by the Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC-PA V Harrisburg. The event will be organized and sponsored by the Blue Knights PA V Chapter. All are welcome! Call 717-534-0565 or click here to download the form and learn more about the event details.

Friday, April 28, 2023, 8:00 pm

Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestra Sandra Dackow for “Italian Accents,” a night of gorgeous Italian classics. This one-time-only performance will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at

8:00 pm. at The Hershey Theatre. Advanced tickets are recommended, but tickets will be available at the door. For ticket and event details, click here.

Sunday, April 30, 2023, 4:00 pm

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to "Classics and Jazz," a special fundraising event at the Fountain Lobby at The Hotel Hershey, Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The night will feature a silent auction and musical guests. For event details, click here.

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9:00 am

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Two Boys, One Dream…A Community Tradition in Hershey since 1992. The 32nd Annual Ben & Tim Day, August 26, 2023, starts at 9:00 am. Registration is now open! The race event offers so many advantages to race participants, a virtual option is available, a

1-mile fun, Soccer Shots clinic for 2 to 8-year-olds, race awards, random prizes, silent auctions, Chicken BBQ, and much more! Also, the first 100 registrants receive a free cooling towel. Don't miss this valuable event that supports so many local students. For event details, click here.