The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

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

On Monday, April 8, the Township reported an error in Waste Management’s second-quarter billing. Waste Management has promptly taken action to correct the error. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue. For full details on Waste Management’s action plan and how they plan on rectifying it, please click the following 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 717-460-7684.

The Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed April 26, 2024, as Arbor Day in Derry Township at Tuesday's April 9, 2024, Board meeting. Join us in celebrating Arbor Day in Derry Township by honoring the importance of trees in our community! Let's come together to make a positive impact on our environment this Arbor Day!

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.

Saturday, April 13, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome! While all are welcome, children aged 11 and under must have a responsible person remain in the library during chess club. Click the link for more details.

Saturday, April 13, 2:00 pm

Learn about Moo Duk Kwan, a Korean karate style, with the senseis and students of DeAngelis Martial Arts. See us at the Hershey Public Library and watch students perform katas or forms before trying some karate yourself! Click the link for more details.

Tuesday, April 16, 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! Click the link for more details.

Tuesday, April 16, 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.

Colorful Conversations: Coloring & Connecting

Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 pm

Join us outside the Teen Space for some relaxing coloring and conversation. Young adults and older are welcome to connect while coloring beautiful pages. Drop in late, leave early, or whatever works with your schedule. Click the link for more details.

Community Crochet Night

Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 pm

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

Wendy Makes DIY Card Class

Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 pm

Make two seasonal cards using the newest Stampin' Up! products with Wendy's guidance as your creative coach. No experience necessary! This is a drop-in-style class. The cost is $10, including all the supplies, envelopes, and a donation to the library. Click the link for details and to REGISTER.

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!

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 to contact the instructor, Stefanie Koepke, click the link!

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way for your child to learn the fundamentals of springboard diving? Look only as far as our Youth Diving Program for advanced and beginners. Open to ages 8-18, our diving program welcomes all skill levels, aiming to teach introductory dives and advance participants based on ability. Participants should be abe to swim the length of the pool unassisted. Enroll today!

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!

Summer is approaching quickly, and spots in our Summer Camps are going quickly! Don't miss your chance to sign your child up for one of our awesome camps run by great companies in the area. Sign up today to secure your spot!

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

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

Join Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher's spring classes! They're a playful yet purposeful style of yoga, following adult yoga sequences while incorporating traditional poses, breathwork, mindfulness, relaxation, creativity, learning, visualization, sensory integration, and fun activities. Classes are tailored to specific age groups, using props, music, books, and games to engage students. Register for all classes here!

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

It's your LAST CHANCE to sign up for the Intro to Photography class that begins on Wednesday! Register today to secure your spot!

Begins April 20^th

Join Challenge Island of Central PA at the Derry Township Community Center on Saturday, April 20th, for a Space STEAM Kid's Night Out from 4:00 to 6:45 pm! Plan a special night away while your kid's ages 6 and up gain scientific knowledge about outer space and even make their own space bubbles! Register today!

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'd like to learn more about the center, you can visit their website.

Saturday, April 20, 8:00 am

Join 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! 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!

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. An adult must accompany children. 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 and 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 1-800-243-1455.

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 4, 10:00 am

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

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Derry Township Community Cats is hosting a free TNVR clinic on May 8, 2024, to control the local cat population in our community. Future clinics are scheduled for June 12, July 10, and August 14. For questions or to learn more, contact them by phone, email, or website. Join us at the clinic!

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. For more details, click the link and sign up today!

Thursday, May 16, 6:30 pm

Join us for Diamonds and Denim Ladies Night Out, a signature event by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA. Celebrate with fellow women from Central Pennsylvania to support our mission to keep families together. Wear your best denim and jewels and indulge in delicious food, drinks, desserts, raffles, and a lively silent auction. Get your tickets now!

Are you interested in Gardening? Become a Master Gardener in Dauphin County by attending a free upcoming program. All Dauphin County residents interested are encouraged to review the Penn State Master Gardener Basic Training Information Session held on March 27th. Applications are now being accepted for the October 2024 - March 2025 training course. Apply online today!