Join us for an afternoon of friends, fashion and fun! Hosted by Soroptimists of Happy Valley and The Holland Center.
Write your own book from start to finish including layout, editing, critiquing, and illustration! In this fun 6-week workshop, led by award-winning children’s picture book author & illustrator Rita Goldner, kids in grades 4-6 build literacy skills and learn how to write their own book from start to finish—then celebrate their masterpiece with a book signing event for friends and family!
Join us for an interactive, Jeopardy-style presentation designed specifically for adults 55+ who are exploring lifestyle changes, future housing options, or downsizing. The goal is to educate, empower, and make important decisions feel a little lighter, and a lot more fun.
Philadelphia, 1776: As tensions rise with King George III, Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense" electrifies the colonies, rallying public support for independence and inspiring George Washington’s weary army. Howard Fast’s "Citizen Tom Paine" vividly portrays the man and the moment that shaped a nation. Experience a staged reading performed by John Genette, Peter Strupp, and Phyllis Strupp, followed by a brief Q&A exploring the conflicts behind this revolutionary work.
Venture outside of your comfort zone and try something new and fun! Gently exercise your core and limbs through the ancient art of belly dance. This low impact, flowing class teaches graceful movements and simple steps to exotic melodies that leave you toned, relaxed, and proud. No experience needed to join the coin-jingling fun!
Explore the rich history of mining in the American Southwest, with a special focus on Cave Creek. From the ripple effects of the California Gold Rush to Arizona Territory’s early mining districts, discover how mineral pursuits shaped the region. Learn how mining flourished into the early twentieth century and uncover the lasting traces still visible in the surrounding hills today.
The second of this four-part series will review the short timeframe between the French and Indian War and the Declaration of Independence. A series of British authoritarian proclamations negate the freedoms enjoyed by the colonies. Loyal British subjects in America begin to believe they are not viewed by Parliament as full citizens of Great Britain and examine applicable options that include separation from the rule of King George III.
Venture outside of your comfort zone and try something new and fun! Gently exercise your core and limbs through the ancient art of belly dance. This low impact, flowing class teaches graceful movements and simple steps to exotic melodies that leave you toned, relaxed, and proud. No experience needed to join the coin-jingling fun!
The Sonoran Desert has sustained its own remarkable ecosystem for thousands of years. But the rapid urbanization of Arizona and the broader Southwest has put that balance under serious strain. Join us for a community conversation about our environment and what we owe the desert that has shaped life in Cave Creek for generations.
Get to know the desert plants used for health and well-being in this exciting hands-on field experience. Learn to identify, prepare and understand medicinal properties of our desert plants. Spend four (4) hours with the Desert Awareness Committee collecting, creating an herb collection journal, using a plant press, preparing herbs properly, and making tinctures and ointments.
Vibrantly colored scarlet macaws appear at hundreds of archaeological sites in the U.S. Southwest and Mexican Northwest. This talk examines how, over more than 1,000 years, their acquisition, circulation, and deposition forged meaningful cultural, spiritual, and social ties with pre-Hispanic Indigenous communities.
Your brain and heart are deeply connected, and the earliest signs of risk often appear years before symptoms begin. Thanks to very recent medical breakthroughs, new non-invasive screenings can now detect early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular conditions with greater accuracy than ever before. As part of our Cognitive Health Series, Dr. Brian Browne is offering these cutting-edge screenings at no cost, right here at The Holland Center, giving you the opportunity to take a proactive step toward protecting your long-term health.
This is your chance to meet the people behind the scenes of the some of the most reputable non-brick & mortar businesses (businesses without storefronts) serving our area and see what products and services they can offer you!
The third segment of this four-part series will examine the American Revolution. Following a series of disputes with British authority and the implementation of restrictions that negated the colonist's personal freedoms, and the right to self-government, the American colonists revolted. We will examine the boldness of the Declaration of Independence and the challenging times of the American Revolution.
Cool off and shake up your summer routine with Beat the Heat this June! This free weekday series features engaging sessions led by community professionals sharing insights, ideas, and real-world expertise. Each day brings a fresh topic, interesting, useful, and easy to enjoy. Bring a friend, grab a cool drink, and stay for lunch at the café. It’s a fun, easy way to stay cool, stay connected, and maybe even learn something new.
Venture outside of your comfort zone and try something new and fun! Gently exercise your core and limbs through the ancient art of belly dance. This low impact, flowing class teaches graceful movements and simple steps to exotic melodies that leave you toned, relaxed, and proud. No experience needed to join the coin-jingling fun!
We wrap up the series by stepping into the messy, fascinating aftermath of the Revolution. Winning independence was one thing — figuring out how to govern 13 separate republics was another. With the Articles of Confederation falling apart, America faced a new challenge: creating a unified nation. This session explores how the struggle led to the U.S. Constitution and the foundation of the country we celebrate today.
Most people today recognize the name Tesla because of the electric car company. The original Nikola Tesla was one of history's most remarkable inventors. Long before smartphones and satellites existed, Tesla imagined technologies that would one day connect the world. Join us as we explore the life of this brilliant and eccentric visionary whose ideas helped shape the modern age.
Join Sandi Carll of our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater, for four lively, low-stress improv classes designed to boost cognitive health, creativity, engagement, and connection. Enjoy fun, accessible games in a supportive, never-embarrassing environment. No improv experience or performance required! Activities can be adapted for low mobility or seated play.
American history is filled with surprising coincidences—moments that feel too remarkable to be random. Some people even say there are no true coincidences, only events we don’t yet fully understand. Join Jim Sherbert as he shares some fascinating and unexpected connections in our nation’s past. These unusual historical “coincidences” are sure to spark curiosity, conversation, and maybe even a few raised eyebrows.
Combine creativity with compassion in this hands-on fused glass workshop benefiting the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s 2026 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Create a one-of-a-kind glass bowl that will be donated to the November 14 fundraiser, helping to fight food insecurity in our community. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Make a bowl, make a difference, and help turn art into hope.
Combine creativity with compassion in this hands-on fused glass workshop benefiting the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s 2026 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Create a one-of-a-kind glass bowl that will be donated to the November 14 fundraiser, helping to fight food insecurity in our community. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Make a bowl, make a difference, and help turn art into hope.
This free event connects seniors and their loved ones with trusted local partners offering resources for aging with confidence. Explore support for staying active, fraud prevention, independent living, in-home care, financial planning, caregiver support, health services, and more. Come gather practical information, ask questions, and meet friendly people ready to help.
Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter uses humor, creativity, and a fresh perspective to bring art to life through the stories, history, and ideas behind it. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, these lectures offer an engaging look at the art world. This is an opportunity to purchase a 2026-27 season pass for all 7 lectures at a reduced rate of $50.
Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. About this session: Art of the Body... We will look how body art has evolved and consider the reasons.
Explore how the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy can strengthen leadership skills, expand your professional network, and deepen your understanding of the issues shaping the Desert Foothills region. Meet Academy alumni, community leaders, and business professionals while learning how the program develops leadership potential through diverse perspectives and community-focused experiences. Free light bites and drinks provided.
Join our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater, every Tuesday in October for a classic radio thriller brought to life by local actors in a staged reading. Experience Lucille Fletcher’s "Sorry, Wrong Number", as a bed-bound woman overhears a murder plot and races to get help before time runs out—all while enjoying a delicious lunch during your break.
Explore two Scottsdale cases from the 1970s and 1990s with local historian Bruce Wall, a former Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Police Aide. Hear the story of a teenager whose disappearance was initially believed to be a runaway case, and a shocking story of two men who were murdered after a road rage incident.
Meet award-winning local authors, talk all things books, and purchase signed copies of your favorites while supporting local writers and our community. Reading is fun—and even better when you meet the people behind the stories! This free community event is open to all.
Join our Signature Program, Desert Foothills Theater, every Tuesday in October for a classic radio thriller brought to life by local actors in a staged reading. Experience Lucille Fletcher’s "The Hitch-Hiker," originally introduced by Orson Welles in 1941, as Ronald Adams encounters a mysterious hitchhiker dressed in black during his journey from Brooklyn to California—all while enjoying a delicious lunch during your break.
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