The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

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

We are excited to announce that the Township's Fall Shred-It event will take place on October 14, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:45 am at the Derry Township Public Works Facility at 650 Clearwater Road. This event is exclusively for residents and is limited to two bags or boxes per household. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of confidential or sensitive documents. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Click here for more information.

Here is a friendly reminder of our community guidelines for tree branches over sidewalks and roadways. Please ensure that no branch hangs lower than 9 feet over the sidewalk and 12 feet over the roadway. This helps keep pedestrians and vehicles safe. Additionally, ensure trees, bushes, shrubs, and other foliage do not block street signs or streetlights’ brightness. It’s essential for drivers to see signs and pedestrians to navigate sidewalks safely during the daytime and night. Property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks, streets, and alleys by pruning trees and removing any obstructing vegetation. If you need to dispose of branches, drop them off at the Derry Township Public Works Recycling Center during their operating hours. Click here for hours.

We would like to update residents regarding the road work project on Route 322 between Walton Avenue and University Drive. Work is being performed during the nighttime hours from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Weather permitting, the project may be completed by the end of October. Please expect traffic pattern changes and delays. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.

As summer ends and leaves begin to fall, the Public Works Department organizes the annual leaf collection. Please take a look at our revised 2023 Leaf Collection Schedule. Kindly remember that leaf collection will commence on Monday, October 2, 2023, and continue until Friday, December 8, 2023. We kindly request that residents gather leaves at the curb’s edge while ensuring that fire hydrants and street signs remain unobstructed. Furthermore, we urge you not to blow leaves onto the street, which poses risks for drivers and pedestrians. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in maintaining clean and safe streets for everyone. For a comprehensive 2023 Leaf Collection Schedule, please click here.

The Township of Derry Public Works Department would like to remind residents to make sure that recreational equipment is placed behind the right-of-way. You can follow this link to stay informed. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, the residents, the community, and the drivers remain safe during this fall and winter season.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 2:00 pm

All or Nothing: The Frank Sinatra Tribute Show encompasses the songs and stories of Frank Sinatra, and his singing companions, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Rich B sings selected hits from their careers from the ’60s through the ’80s and tells stories from their early casino appearances and lives. The stories accompany the songs and link to the music's inspiration. This performance uses the original arrangements used in their concerts and live performances. For more details, click here.

Begins for 6-wks, Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023, 3:30 pm

The Art of Truth: A Writing Class on Creative Nonfiction. - Join us as we explore the exciting genre of creative nonfiction. In this class, you can choose to write a memoir, essay, biography, epistle, lyric essay, meditation, or a combination of several forms. You’ll have the opportunity to share your work in a supportive, encouraging environment. You’ll find motivation and community here as you write about real-life experiences. Discovery and camaraderie await you! $65 for six weeks (pay at the first class). For more details and to register, click here.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 pm

Girls in grades 6-12 use computer science to impact their community and join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models. The program is designed for students with a wide range of computer science experience. Activities are available for girls with ZERO computer science experience, all the way up to activities that introduce college-level concepts. The broad set of soft and hard skills taught are: Teamwork, confidence, time management, communication, functions, variables, conditional, and loops. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 4:00 pm

Only at Lego Club can we dissect our understanding of ideas, have story time, and then construct our own art pieces to be featured in a library display - all in less than one hour! Join Ms. Rita as she leads children through LEGOs and life lessons, instilling confidence, curiosity, and the power of our creative spirits in young people. For more event details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:00 pm

Pop by the library between 6:00 and 7:45 pm and grab a book and a cup of tea or coffee donated by Starbucks at Hershey Towne Square, while supplies last. Join us for the Happiest Hours with books and hot beverages. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:30 pm

The Book: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei

The Facilitator: Alison Jacobine

The Group: The first Wednesday of the month from September to May, starting at 6:30 pm. Each month is a different selection, and our volunteer facilitators will help spark and guide lively conversation relating to the month's book. This is a great opportunity to read something new, meet new people, and engage with book lovers in conversation. Please register for the event in order to help our facilitators properly prepare for the evening. For more event details, click here.

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00 pm

Are you an artist? A poet? A writer? Share your story by contributing to our brand-new teen zine. Starting in August, we will meet twice a month to create and participate in master classes with area writers and artists. One meeting each month will be a creator’s workshop—meet in the teen space to work on pieces for the zine with other teen artists and writers. The other meeting will be a virtual master class conducted by a professional in the field. For more event details, click here.

Friday, October 6, 2023, 6:00 pm

We are kicking off the 3rd Annual Chocolate Town Book Festival at Cassel Vineyards with a visit from New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald! We are very grateful to both the Hershey Library Endowment Trust for funding and to Cassel Vineyards for welcoming us to their winery for this event. We recommend bringing your own lawn chair and maybe a blanket. Harrisburg's Midtown Scholar will be on-site selling Isaac Fitzgerald's books for you to get signed after the program. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00 am

Join us for the 3rd Chocolate Town Book Festival with over 50 local authors. Working with Cupboard Maker Books, we are excited to welcome Maria V. Snyder, April Hunt, and Patricia Jackson as our featured authors this year. This is a great time to start your holiday shopping, add to your To-Be-Read pile, and meet some amazing and interesting people. All authors will be signing and selling their books! For more event details, click here.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Friends of Parks & Recreation and the Hershey Federal Credit Union, will sponsor the 75th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade through the streets of Hershey on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm. A special thank you to the Hershey Company for supplying the candy for the spectators along the parade route! Registration forms may be found online via the following link.

Some spooky vibes are coming from Derry Township Community Center (DTCC)! Carve out some time and enter at your own risk for DTCC's Annual Trick-or-Treat night! It should be a spooktakular good time from 6:00-8:00 pm on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31, 2023! Wishing you an eerie, spooky, spellbinding, fang-tastic Halloween! 

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, save the date to begin the holiday shopping season at the 37th Annual Hershey Arts & Craft Show! Over 150 vendors from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states will have their handmade original items for sale. The following food trucks will also be on site: Crema Coffee, Blue Bear BBQ, and 717 Tacos! Follow the link for more event details.

We regret to inform our members that the LaBlast Line Dancing class with Georgi, scheduled for Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., has been canceled indefinitely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We understand the importance of this class to our members, and we assure you that once we know when Georgi is available to return, we will get this class back on schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Thank you.

Interested in personal training but need more information on what a trainer can do for you? Come meet our trainers in person! Get to know a little bit about them before committing to any service. They're here to help and would love to meet you!

Find your Zen! Whether you are a beginner or experienced Yoga participant, our classes are designed to help you improve your overall health and wellness. All Group Ex classes are FREE with membership. Our certified Yoga instructors will guide you through a variety of poses and sequences to help you increase flexibility, strength, and balance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your mind, body, and spirit!

Calling all seeking to learn valuable lessons in the

4-week karate classes at the Derry Township Community Center. Take your pick between Mondays or Thursdays, or both! To register, visit our site today!

Begins October 1^st

Join the Hershey Coralettes Synchronized Swimming Team as they begin another season at the Derry Township Community Center! It helps to be comfortable and a strong swimmer in the water, but no synchro experience is necessary - we'll teach you! Join us in the competition pool on Sunday, October 1st! Click here to contact the team for registration information.

Begins October 3^rd

Fall Fit 45, Fat Burner class, includes conditioning with weight training. It is a great way to start your mornings for a more productive day! All skill levels are welcome! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins October 9^th

There's only one more chance to sign up for tennis lessons in 2023 at the Derry Township Community Center! Join Green Net Tennis after school or on Saturday mornings. Classes for ages 7-15 and for adults 18+. For more details, please visit our site today.

Begins October 12^th

Introducing an 18+ co-ed volleyball league held at the Derry Township Community Center! Teams are encouraged to sign up before it's too late. For more details, please visit our site today.

Begins October 19^th

Kid's art classes are back! Starting October 19th! Art Exploration For Kids is always popular, so be sure to sign up soon to secure your child's spot. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins November 4^th

Ages 40+ can learn how to read music, understand the basics of music composition, and learn how effective music is in helping our memories on a daily basis! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins November 15^th

Nerf® Night keeps on rolling along into November with our BIGGEST night yet! We are nearly doubling the number of participants who are able to sign up and holding large games inside of the gymnasium. Spots will still go quickly, so don't wait to register! (You can't make this event? No worries! Check out our December event!) To register for this class, visit our site today.

Thank you to our members and patrons for a great Summer! Continue to enjoy the indoor amenities at the DTCC as we transition into our Fall facility hours.

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

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7:30 am

Hershey Horticulture Society will be offering its annual plant sale on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. All plants are donated from members' gardens and proceeds benefit community service projects, scholarship funds, and educational programs. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 am

Soup's On! Save the Date for the 17th Annual Soup Cook-off, Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds benefit the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department and the Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 5:30 pm

Join Rock Hill Heritage Farm of Hershey, LLC, and Derry Township Parks & Recreation as they partner together for a special viewing of Charlotte's Web at Shank Park. They'll be celebrating a decade of our Farm-Recycle initiative in Derry Township. Come enjoy a mini-farm tour, meet our animals, and learn about our regenerative farm efforts with Katherine (Kat) English, farm owner/educator. There’ll be concession stands, plus you'll have an opportunity to taste delicious juices from Just Juice, one of our Farm-Recycle business partners, which will be available! Don’t miss it! Bring your blankets and chairs for this family-friendly event!

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00 am

Hershey Christian Academy is hosting a Kauffman's BBQ fundraiser on October 7, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. For tickets and event details, click here.

Begins October 7th

Penn State is offering free flu shots and free hernia talk that residents may find of interest. For more information, click here.

Wednesday, October 11, 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 October 11, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit the website.

Thursday, October 12, 2023, 10:15 am

Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC) will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, at 10:15 am on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This month's guest speaker is Christine Drexler, founder of Cocoa Packs in Hershey. Come along to hear about the profound impact she has made on the welfare of children they have assisted over the years. HANNC meets on the second Thursday of the month from September through April. Guests are invited to attend. If you would like more information, you can visit the website.

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am

Join us for Choctoberfest 2023: A celebration of bands, beers, bites, and chocolate! The 8th Annual Choctoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in Chocolate Town Park, Downtown Hershey. The fall event will have live music, local craft beer, delicious food from downtown restaurants, and chocolate! We'll also be featuring the 3rd Annual Chocolate Cake Baking Contest this year! To sign up for this amazing event, click here, or to keep up to date on all Choctoberfest events, click here!

Begins October 19^th

The Love INC of Greater Hershey will be holding an online auction opening Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 am, and closing on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 8:00 pm. For more information, please click here.

Begins October 14^th

The Top Hershey/Hummelstown artists will open their studio and gallery doors to the public on October 14-15, 2023, for the Annual Hershey Hummelstown Art Studio Tour! You don't want to miss this once-a-year opportunity to view their latest works! For more information, please click here.