The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, March 12^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.

Notice of hearing. The Board of Supervisors has announced they will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the main meeting room of the Administration building at the Derry Township Municipal Complex, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA. The purpose of the hearing is to consider testimony and evidence and receive public comment on Conditional Use Application No. 2024-02, as filed by Melvin King (“Applicant”) for the property located at 11 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA, identified as Dauphin County Parcel No. 24-031-045. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more detailed information, please visit the link above. 

Spring is approaching! Starting Monday, March 11, 2024, The Derry Township Recycling Center and Yard Waste Drop-off area will extend its hours to serve our community better. From March 11 to November 3, 2024, enjoy the convenience of extended hours, making it easier to recycle and dispose of yard waste responsibly. Visit our hours now!

Jasmine Brooks, anchor at CBS 21, took time out of her busy schedule to read a story at the Hershey Public Library this week. CBS 21 is partnering with Reading Is Fundamental to launch their new initiative, Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children's Literacy. Throughout the month of March, they plan to create awareness around children’s literacy challenges and help get books into the hands of children across the U.S. through a virtual book drive.

Protect your personal information and bring the documents you no longer need to the Township's Shred-It Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024, 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.

Saturday, March 9, 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. For more event details, click the link.

Tuesday, March 12, 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. Each month, the group will choose a philosophical issue, and those attending will learn and discuss it openly and respectfully. Ages 18 and older, please. For more event details and to register, click the link.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, March 13, 5:00 pm

Come to the library and play! We will have board game options, or you can bring your own to share. For more event details, click the link.

Community Crochet Night

Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. This event is appropriate for ages 12 and older. For more event details, click the link.

Saturday, March 16, 1:00 pm

Under Kathleen Forney's expert guidance, create a Fish Suncatcher to catch those early spring rays! This class is $45 or $60, depending on size, payable via check or cash on the day of the class. For more event details and to register, click the link.

Saturday, March 16, 2:00 pm

Tae Keller will join us from the West Coast to discuss her Newbery Award-winning book When You Trap a Tiger and our inaugural Hershey Reads selection for families. For more event details, click the link.

Coming Soon! The 38th Annual Egg Hunt at Shank Park is Saturday, March 23rd! Hop on over and visit our Facebook Events page for more details.

The Competition pool will be CLOSED for maintenance from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13th. Click the link to view the Leisure Pool Schedule's availability.

Hello Derry Township Community Center Members and Patrons, we will be hosting the 10 and Under Champs Swim Meet on Saturday, March 9th, and Sunday, March 10th, in the Competition Pool. Please check the Leisure Pool schedule when visiting the facility during these dates, as the Competition Pool will be closed.

Spring Swim Lessons Registration will open for members and residents on March 12th at 9:00 am and for non-residents on March 13th at 9:00 am. You can register online or in person at the Derry Township Community Center. Take advantage of this opportunity; click for details.

Discover the joy of swimming this spring at the Derry Township Community Center! We're offering three exciting types of adult swim lessons. Our experienced instructors, Pam Young and Mary Ellen Fry, will teach the classes. For class details and to secure your spot, visit our swim lessons page for registration details!

Kids' Summer Camps registration is here. Don’t miss out on these awesome themes from art to space! Spaces are limited; enroll now!

We eagerly anticipate spring! Join us for invigorating workouts and explore our diverse fitness programs and classes. Check out the new Group Ex schedule!

March 13^th

LEGO^® Masters Competition is back! Join us Wednesday, March 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for a fun competition to see which team of two can build the best and most creative LEGO^® building in about an hour and 40 minutes. Spots typically fill up fast, so register soon!

Begins March 18^th

Afterschool Tennis Clinics are back again this spring with Green Net Tennis! Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and begin the week of April 29th, so be sure to get signed up soon!

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 17^th

The popular Intro to Digital Photography class is back this spring! Join local photographer Michael Yatsko for this 6-week class to learn about the history of photography and cameras, the science behind how a DSLR camera works, lenses and how different ones produce different results, the exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—lots of composition techniques, and much, much more. Register today to secure your spot in the class!

Soccer Shots: Spring Season starts soon! Enroll online by signing up online!

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!

Are you embarking on an eggs expedition for Easter treats but unsure what to fill your baskets with or what gifts to give your loved ones? Bring joy this Easter with an eggstatic Derry Township Community Center gift card! It can be used towards membership or any fun-filled program they've been waiting to try! Click to purchase!

See what's happening at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at their Newsletter! If you would like to learn more about the center, you can visit the website.

March 30, 10:00 am

Get ready to hop around Downtown Hershey Association for our adult egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10 am to 1 pm! Don't let the kids have all the fun this Easter season. Join us for a fun-filled day of searching for hidden eggs and winning EGG-cellent prizes. We'll have a unique location for you to turn in your numbered egg and claim your prize. Please note that only one egg prize per adult can be turned in. Don't miss out on the fun; click here for more details!

April 20, 8:00 am

Clean communities are happier places to live, work, and visit. That's why the Downtown Hershey Association is excited to announce our upcoming Community Clean-Up Event! We are teaming up with individuals and organizations in our community to make a difference and create a cleaner environment for everyone. If you or your organization want to get involved, we invite you to join us on the event day. Check-in will be at the Chocolate Town Park, located adjacent to the Hershey Fire Department, starting at 7:30 am on April 20, 2024. 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 here!

March 13^th, April 10^th, May 8^th, and June 12^th

Derry Township Community Cats will offer residents a free TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) clinic on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. This clinic is designed to help control the cat population in the area. Derry Township Community Cats will also offer future clinics on April 10, May 8, and June 12. If you have any questions about the clinics or the TNVR program, please don't hesitate to contact them by phone at 717-592-8087, email, or through their website. We hope to see you at the clinic!

Thursday, March 14, 10:15 am

The Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Hershey Public Library at 701 Cocoa Avenue in Hershey. The meeting will begin at 10:15 am and feature a presentation by Karli Truitt on "Friendships." This event is open to the public and provides an excellent opportunity to learn about this community group. For more detailed information about the event, please click here.

Registration Opens March 15^th

We are excited to announce that the 33rd Annual Ben & Tim Day is approaching! Registration opens on March 15, 2024. Your contribution will go a long way in helping us positively impact the students in our community. Let's come together to support Ben & Tim Day! To join us in supporting this great cause, please click the link to register and learn more about how you can donate, get involved in the 5k Race, 1-mile Run, Virtual Run, and much more!

Thursday, March 21, 11:00 am

Please SAVE THE DATE for March 21, 2024, World Down Syndrome Day, and join us at Troegs for a DOWN-RIGHT AWESOME Celebration with food, music, and pure joy. To volunteer, sponsor, or get involved, please visit the link for more information on event details!

Friday, March 22^nd, 12:00 pm

Tickets go on Sale!

Diamonds and Denim Ladies Night Out is one of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA’s (RMHC-CP) premier events. Each year, women throughout Central Pennsylvania get together to have fun and network while supporting RMHC-CP’s mission of keeping families together. Shine in your favorite blue jeans and gems as you enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, desserts, raffles, and a fun silent auction! Click to purchase your tickets today!

Saturday, March 23^rd, 8:00 pm

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present “Glorious” at Founders Hall on the campus of Milton Hershey School in Hershey on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 8:00 pm. Click for details!

Thursday, March 28^th, 6:30 pm

Hershey Area Art Association will be offering a class on Encaustic Painting, the art of wax painting. The class starts on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Supplies will be provided. For more information and other events, click the link.

Sunday, April 7^th, Preorders due!

Are you hungry for a good spaghetti dinner? Join us at the Hershey Community Chorus Spring Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 E. Areba Avenue, Hershey. Preorders guarantee a meal and must be ordered by April 7, 2024, through a chorus member or by email. Please specify “take out or dine in.” Payment is due at pick up (cash or check payable to HCC). Walk-ins are welcome as long as dinners last. Click for more detailed pricing information.

The Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach are excited to introduce an updated website and logo. On the site, you can find information about becoming a client, volunteer opportunities, events, and much more! Give them a visit! 

Hershey Figure Skating Club offers two unique and fun summer camps. You don't need any skating experience. Click for details!