The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

When available the recording can be accessed by clicking this link.

The Derry Township Police Department would like to make residents aware that over the last several weeks, police departments in the mid-state area, including our police department, have noticed an increase in vehicle thefts and theft of property from inside vehicles. Of the cases that were reported, the vehicles had been left unlocked, some with their key fobs inside the vehicle. As a reminder - please keep your vehicles secured, remove key fobs and valuables, and report any suspicious activity, particularly in the overnight hours to the police. Our thanks in advance for helping us keep our community safe! Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®.

Derry Township Trash Cleanup - Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Clean communities are happier places to live, work, and visit. Downtown Hershey Association in collaboration with Derry Township is teaming up to clean up! If you or your organization would like to get involved, click here for event details.

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. While all ages and experience levels are welcome, children ages 11 and under must have a responsible person remain in the library during chess club. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Hershey Public Library for a film series centered around Adventurous Travel! Snacks will be provided. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 3:00 pm

Trees provide cooling shade, purify the air, and are habitats for many beneficial species. Join us for a program celebrating trees -- how they benefit our health and environment and how we can best care for them. Free seedlings for attendees (while supplies last). Sponsored by the Derry Environmental Action and Climate Change Advisory Committee.

For more information, contact them by email.

Monday, May 15, 2023, 3:00 pm

Come and enjoy a movie after school in the Teen Space. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library with your walking shoes. From there we will walk around town and end up back at the library. For those who are interested, we will do a brief stretch and ab workout after we return. Please bring a towel or mat for that workout. If you plan to bring a furry friend with you, please make sure they are good in groups and plan to pick up any "business" they may conduct. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join us for our one-hour Getting Started with Libby webinar and learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. For more event details and to register, click here.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 48^th Annual Derry Township Parks & Recreation Fishing Derby this past Saturday! Congratulations to the Winning Anglers: Jacob Getz - Age 4 (1^st Trout), Owen Utterback - Age 11 (1^st Palomino), Jacob Lewis - Age 8 (Heaviest Trout), Leelin Trish - Age 9 (Longest Trout)

A special thank you to the event volunteers and sponsors, Hershey/Hummelstown Kiwanis Club, Friends of Derry Township Parks and Recreation, Cub Scout Pack 65, Dale Waybright, Palmyra Sportsmen’s Club, and the Derry Township Police Department. 

Click here to view our Summer 2023 Derry Township Community Center Facility and Outdoor Pool Holiday Hours for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

The opening of the Outdoor Pool is quickly approaching - check out the Summer 2023 Facility and Pool Hours.

Interested in registering for Summer Swim Lessons at the Derry Township Community Center? Member & Resident Registration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17th, and Non-Resident Registration is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th. Click here to register, and click here to view our Swim Lesson FAQs for pre-registration guidance, how to prepare for your lesson, and what to expect during lessons.

Beginner and Advanced Diving Programs will be coming to the Competition Pool this Summer! Member/Resident registration is Monday, May 15th and Non-Resident registration is Tuesday, May 16th. To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 4^th

Yoga will be held on the following Sundays this summer: June 4 & 25, July 2 & 30, and August 6 & 27. The class will be held outside if the weather permits. Please stop by our front desk.

Begins May 30^th (Barbell Basics)

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm

Begins June 5th (Women Only)

Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am

Want to explore lifting with barbells? Whether a beginner or an experienced athlete, you'll benefit from learning the fundamentals of strength training. We'll focus on the squat, bench press, and deadlift, while we increase your confidence in the gym. All skill levels are welcome, and no barbell experience is necessary. To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 5^th

Don't miss all the unique summer camps at the Derry Township Community Center this year! Spots will fill up quickly, so don't wait to get enrolled! To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 5^th

Calling all tennis players looking to improve their game this summer! Green Net Tennis will be running camps for youth ages 7-14 all summer long. Adult clinics are also available for ages 18+ throughout the summer. To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 10^th

The Derry Township Community Center is partnering with the Palmyra Kung Fu Center to offer a women’s self-defense seminar. This is a HANDS-ON COURSE and will cover situational awareness, basic self-defensive techniques, and how to feel empowered in a self-defensive situation. This course is a great way to prepare young women going off to college and women of any age on how to protect themselves. Ages 14 and up. To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 15^th

The always popular kids' art classes are available for ages 6-15 this summer! Secure your spot now because they won't last long. To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 16^th & June 23^rd

Are you learning to play guitar, or have you always wanted to? Are you trying to refine your skills? Then this is a great opportunity to work with a local musician to help take you to a new level. Kids and adult guitar workshops are available for registration this June! To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 19^th

Soccer Shots Summer Season starts soon! Enroll today and sign up here!

Begins June 20^th

Summer Yoga for Kids- Tuesdays (no class 7/4 or 8/1)

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

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

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

Begins June 21st

Grown Up & Me Yoga- Wednesdays (no class 7/5)

Babies 9 to 24 months - 5:30-6:00 pm

Begins August 2^nd

Grown Up & Me Yoga

Ages 2-4 - 5:30-6:00 pm

Register Now for Summer Yoga! Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher  The classes are a style of Yoga that might seem like play on the outside but have a purpose. It follows 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. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins July 1^st

Alakazam! Learn how to wow your friends with awesome magic tricks taught by The Amazing Magi! In this Introduction to Magic Class, all participants, children or adults will learn simple sleight-of-hand, various principles of magic, and of course, how to do various tricks. If you want to register for this class, please visit our site today.

Water you waiting for? Join us for the Summer season by becoming a member of the Derry Township Community Center! We make it easy. Membership registrations can be processed online, over the phone, or at our Front Desk! If you need your residency verified and added to your family account, please call us at 717-533-7138 or email us! We will be happy to assist you and have you as a member! Also, we offer gift cards that can be purchased for memberships! Show your friends and family the gift of health and wellness by purchasing a gift card. Click here to buy a membership and/or gift card today!

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

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 9:00 am

Come out to join Hershey Artfest, the premier art festival on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Cocoa Beanery and the Englewood Entertainment Venue & Brewery, 1215 Research Boulevard, Hummelstown, PA. Admission is FREE.

Click here to learn more about the artists, food, and entertainment.

Monday, May 15, 2023, 1:00 pm

Register today for Cocoa Pack's Golf Classic on Monday, May 15, 2023, starting at 1:00 pm at the Hershey Country Club. Click here to learn more about registration, lunch, and door prizes.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 5:00 pm

Join Courtyard of Honor and the Derry Township Police Department as they partner together on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, for FREE coffee, candy, and conversation at the Starbucks located at Hershey Towne Square, 169 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. It's a time to get together to answer questions, learn more about this great project, and discover how you, a Hershey resident, can get involved as a community and make a positive impact with this project for future generations. For more information, visit the website.

Sunday, May 21, 2023, 3:00 pm

The Voices of Palmyra Community Chorus presents “Intergalactic Sing-Off Grudge Match of the Millennium, The Heavenly Choir vs. The Bad Boys of Broadway” on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 3:00 pm, Church of the Redeemer UCC, 500 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. Click here for event details.

Friday, May 26, 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! On Friday, May 26, 2023, purchase from a variety of food trucks including Mac Stack, Kay Melts, Creative Crepes, Chubby Unicorn, Sweet Dawgs. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses. Plus, Wally the Emotional Support Alligator will be there on May 26! 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.

Begins June 8th

St. Joan of Arc Church 49^th Annual Parish Festival. Begins June 8th and runs until Saturday, June 10th, 5:00-9:30 PM each night. Fun for the whole family! Children’s games and activities, silent auction (including Fr. Al’s dinner for 10, Fr. Josh’s slushy party, Autographed Christian Pulisic Jersey, and a trip to Sicily) raffles, plants, bake sale, crafts, and more! Musical entertainment: Thurs June 8th- Guitars 4 Vets; Fri June 9th – Big Mama and The Velvet Martinis; Sat June 10th– Crossing Abbey Road. Come out and join the festival click here for event details.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Hershey Lions Club Foundation has announced its upcoming annual Golf Tournament. The Henry F. Nixon Memorial Amateur Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Manada Golf Club in Grantville, PA. For registration information and event details, visit their website.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the township’s trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program for free-roaming cats in our community. The next clinic is on June 14. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit our website.

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 7:00 am

Tie on your running shoes and grab your running partner for the 3^rd Annual #RUNYOURRACE 5K Run/Walk and 1M Fun Run benefiting Love INC of Greater Hershey. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023. For registration and event details, click here.

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 12:00 pm

Once again, the Java Ave residents will host a communitywide block party on June 24, 2023, from 12:00 to 10:00 pm. A full day of activity will feature 4 bands, food trucks, beer trucks, games, and fun stuff for everyone, including face painting, children's crafts, a bounce house, "inflatable" axe throwing, and much more.  You'll want to mark your calendars and click here for event details.

Begins June 26^th

Summer is almost here! Get your paintbrushes ready and join us for the Hershey Art Association's upcoming classes. Discover new techniques, we have many offerings on Monday, June 26, 2023, Encaustic Painting (fee), from 7:00-9:00 pm, at the Hershey History Center in Hershey, and Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Plein Air Painting (fee), from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, also at Hershey History Center. All programs are sponsored by Hershey Area Art Association. Consider signing up today! For details about these upcoming classes, click here.

The spring issue of Derry Township School District's newsletter has arrived! This isn’t just for our school district parents and guardians, but also for the larger Hershey community! The second issue includes a feature on PBIS in the ECC and Elementary School, highlighting the Trojan Buddies Club and a message to the graduating class of 2023! Visit their website for more information.