The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

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

Last week, we provided outdoor burning guidelines as a tool for residents to utilize at their residences. We want to clarify that outdoor burning is allowed at your home. However, if a Burn Ban is issued by the National Weather Service and/or Derry Township Police Department due to relative conditions, it would mean no outdoor burning is allowed until the ban is lifted. *Please note, currently there is no Burn Ban issued at this time. Click here to read the guidelines.

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.

The Board of Supervisors collectively agreed to the Proclamation for the observance of Arbor Day in Derry Township on Friday, April 28, 2023.

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). Consider joining the Derry Environmental Action and Climate Change Advisory Committee for their Tree Care Workshop at the Hershey Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 3:00 pm. For more information, email us.

Here in Derry Township, we care about keeping our community great and we must follow proper ordinances. Click here to read The Informed Citizen, an article to help you stay informed and keep our neighborhoods looking their best.

Saturday, April 29, 2023, 11:00 am (Drop-in)

Do you enjoy making handmade cards or would you like to learn? With my guidance as your creative coach, you will make two seasonal cards using the newest Stampin' Up! products. No experience necessary! The cost is $10 which includes all of the supplies, envelopes, and a donation to the library.  For more event details, and to register, click here.

Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of mystery. Authors Michelle Haring and Stephanie Peterson will be at the library to share, sell and sign their books. For more event details, click here.

Monday, May 1, 2023, 3:00 pm

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

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly (and most likely one of her dogs) 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. Bring a towel or mat for a brief stretch and ab workout after the walk (if you choose). 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. This is a friendly brisk walking group. Bring a friend! For more event details, click here.

Attention all book lovers! Did you know that the Hershey Public Library just launched brand new library cards? And the best part - they're completely free for new or current Hershey Public Library Cardholders! Bring your old card in today to the library to exchange it for a beautiful one. Whether you're a student, a busy parent, or simply looking for your next great read, be sure to get your new library card today.

*Optional program. Holds in Libby will need to be placed again as they do not follow the new library card number.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding it's Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:00 am 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.

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? Registration Dates will be advertised on Facebook, Instagram, and the Township ENews mid-May, with lessons to begin in June. Click here to view our Swim Lesson FAQs for pre-registration guidance, how to prepare for your lesson, and what to expect during lessons.

Begins May 1^st

Get ready to shed those unwanted pounds before summer gets rolling! Join us for Summer Shape-Up Program! This class will focus on tightening your core and toning all your muscles! To register, visit our site today!

Begins May 8^th

The SP45 for 14-18 year olds is for you if you're an athlete who wants to improve strength and agility to help with your sport. In addition to sport-specific exercises, you'll work on proper form for the BIG 3 movements: bench, deadlift, and squat. To register, visit our site today!

Begins May 8^th

May Karate classes are right around the corner! For ages 3 to adults, these classes provide value for the whole family! To register, visit our site today!

Begins June 5^th

Summer is quickly approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to sign up for the Snapology summer camps throughout the month of June! 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 19^th

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

Begins July 10^th

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

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 from 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.

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, 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.

Begins May 4^th

Summer is almost here! Get your paintbrushes ready and join us for the Hershey Art Association's upcoming classes. Discover new techniques, we'll start on Thursday, May 4 through June 8, 2023, with Water Media Painting, a 6-week class (fee) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Campbelltown Academy for Music and Arts in Campbelltown. And that's not all, we're offering more classes 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.

Begins May 5^th

Come join the Hershey Community Chorus on Friday, May 5 at 7:00 pm at The Hershey Story Museum, 63 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, and Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 pm at the Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown, where they will perform a musical travelogue, unlike any tour you’ve been on before. “We Built This City” is a musical journey across Pennsylvania considering the roots of major cities of the Keystone State, pairing a song with each city. Come along for the ride! For details about this event, click here.

Begins May 5^th

Hershey History Center Presents "Jazz at the Barnyard" - Live music at a beautiful and relaxing venue with the best view fo the iconic Hershey skyline, begins Friday, May 5, 2023. Events begin at 6:00 pm. The concerts will be held on the first Friday of May through September. For details about this event, click here.

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7:30 am

Hershey Horticulture Society Annual Plant Sale is fast approaching! Come out on Saturday, May 6, 2023, rain, or shine, from 7:30 to 11:30 am at the Brownstone Masonic Lodge parking lot, located at 215 West Governor Road, Hershey. For details about this event, click here.

Begins May 6^th

Everyone in the community is invited to support Monarch butterflies and pollinators - and sign up for the first big workday of the 2023 season at the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation Area along Cocoa Avenue in Hershey on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. QUESTIONS, contact Carol Gisselquist at 717-533-2364. To sign up to volunteer and get more details about this event, click here.

Sunday, May 7, 2023, 4:00 pm

Now in their 45th concert season, Voices of the Valley will share their joy of singing at 4:00 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023, in the Sanctuary at Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey. The concert is part of the church’s 2023 Arts Alive! cultural series. A free-will offering will be received. For concert details, click here.

Tuesday, May 9, 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 two clinics are on May 9 and June 14. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit our 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.

Don't miss the upcoming theatre productions at the Hershey Area Playhouse! From drama to comedy, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendars and click here for event details.

Registration is Open Now!

Attention parents of little football players and cheerleaders! Hershey Youth Football and Cheer registration are now open! Don't miss this terrific opportunity to sign-up today! This great program teaches teamwork, strength, agility, and social interaction. Get your little one started on the path to becoming a future football player or cheerleader. Register now and secure your child's spot on our team today!