The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, May 9^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.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS:

We want to inform residents that Bullfrog Valley Pond parking lot will be closed this Friday, May 5, 2023, due to paving. This also means the biking trail up to Derry Woods is closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your patience during this time as we work on improving our facilities. Furthermore, we would like to inform you that we will be open and ready for the Derry Township Parks & Recreation Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday.

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.

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, May 6, 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 6, 2023, 2:00 pm

Come join us at the library for Cabana Strings, a local string quartet. They will be playing outside the Teen Space for all the library to enjoy. For more event details, click here.

Monday, May 8, 2023, 11:00 am

Madden and Gilbert Physical Therapy in Hershey is hosting a free Knee Pain Workshop. At the Knee Workshop, you will learn common causes of knee pain, ways to avoid making mistakes that worsen symptoms and what successful treatment and permanent relief look like. The information in this workshop is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 10:00 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square for an hour of uninterrupted reading time. For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 2:00 pm

Join the round table discussion, led by Jim Logue, and engage in the Socratic method to delve into philosophical discussions and share opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. For more event details and to register, click here.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 3:00 pm

Join us in the Teen Space to create your own journal. We will have a selection of covers and paper for you to create a journal that is uniquely YOU. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, May 10, 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.

Join us tomorrow at The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation 48th 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? 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 May 8^th & 11^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 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 you are 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 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!

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

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.

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.

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 of 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.

Thursday, May 11, 2023, 4:30 pm

On Thursday, May 11 from 4:30-7:00 pm Milton Hershey School, in partnership with World of Outlaws and Hersheypark, is hosting the Hershey Sprint Car Experience at Hersheypark Stadium. This FREE event is open to the public. The Hershey Sprint Car Experience features meet-and-greets with World of Outlaws and PA Posse racers, antique car displays, hauler tours, commemorative giveaways, and recognitions of our area’s rich racing history. Click here to learn more about this exciting event.

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 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.

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.