Think fall shades aren’t for you? Think again! Join award-winning makeup artist Charlie Green for a hands-on session that proves autumn colors are flattering on everyone.
In four (4) Monday afternoon classes, Sandi Carl from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.
Celebrate stories, community, and creativity at the Desert Foothills Book Festival! Meet award-winning local authors, explore books across every genre, and take home signed favorites. Enjoy lively conversations with fellow readers and discover new stories that inspire. Admission is free—join us for a fun day dedicated to books and the people who love them.
Join us for an evening of celebration that brings the entire community together AND that benefits a good cause. Tickets are $25 per person and includes Harold’s famous BBQ, live music, games, and raffles. A portion of sales goes straight back to The Holland Center to support our arts & education programming.
You won't want to miss this annual FREE event! Hosted by our Desert Awareness Committee and held on the patio, the Prickly Pear Fest is a treasured event in our Sonoran Desert. Come learn about the many things you can do with this abundant fruit including harvesting, juicing and flour processing. There will be delicious samples of smoothies, salsa, bread and more!
Who knew staying home could do so much good? Join us in a unique fundraiser supporting The Holland Center while enjoying some of your favorite at-home activities. Whether you’re watching your favorite movie, binge-watching a new series, ordering take-out from a local restaurant, or diving into a great book, you can make a meaningful impact from the comfort of your own couch!
In four (4) classes, Sandi Carll from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.
Get ready to glow! Join celebrity makeup artist (and local gem!) Charlie Green for a fun, festive demonstration all about adding that perfect holiday sparkle. Charlie will show you how to create an easy, radiant look that works for any holiday gathering—whether it’s cocktails and sequins or cocoa by the fire. She’ll share her favorite tips for glowing skin, standout eyes, and just the right amount of shimmer.
Benjamin Franklin said, “...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes". Governments tax citizens, industry, and foreign nations for two reasons: to increase income and to assert control. We will examine the history of taxation and how America has funded its spectacular growth. We will delve into the theories behind various tax strategies and the impact and consequences of each. We will attempt a look into the future that includes the examination of debt and how taxes will play a role in assuring America’s long-term solvency.
Step into a world of scent, soul, and self-discovery in this hands-on aromatherapy workshop designed to awaken your senses and elevate your energy. Guided by Sallyann, Spiritual Consultant and Energy Practitioner, you’ll learn how essential oils can support your emotional well-being, mental clarity, and energetic balance.
Our 5th annual Winter Artisans Gift Market is the area’s destination for unique gifts for friends, family, and clients — created by regional fine artists showcasing a variety of mediums including jewelry, painting, glass art, mixed media, gourds, photography, and more.
A holiday tradition that celebrates creativity, community, and the spirit of giving. This unique fundraiser features one-of-a-kind Christmas trees and wreaths, each thoughtfully designed around creative themes by local businesses, artists, and community members. These beautiful creations will be displayed throughout The Holland Center during the Winter Artisans Gift Market, where visitors can admire them and place bids through our silent auction. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to share [...]
Join a joyful interactive sing-along for all ages that’ll make your heart sing and your spirits soar! We're bringing all your favorite carols to life with a mini band and your voices to create an unforgettable experience!
The traditional “public school” concept is in a dire state in America. A declining child population, declining proficiency test score, inflammatory political agendas, expanding costs, and high teacher turnover are just a few of the challenges faced by traditional school districts across the country. Regrettably, Arizona is near the bottom in most measures. We will examine the breadth of these challenges and explore an array of options and alternatives necessary to save America’s education systems.
In four (4) classes, Sandi Carll from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.
The practice of medicine has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that the world began to fully understand how diseases and infections originated and could be controlled. In 1950 global life expectancy was 46 years, today it is over 73 years. In the U.S. it has gone from 69 to nearly 80 years. We will explore the evolution of medicine and take a close look at the structure and function of the medical industry today and the future effects of such influences as artificial intelligence.
Are you looking to brush up on some management concepts and leadership skills? Are you new to the area and interested in a unique opportunity to learn more about how our local and regional entities work and meet key leaders in the Desert Foothills region? The application deadline is January 26 2026 for the next Academy starting in March 2026. To learn more, please join us for a free open house/mixer to talk with our Desert Foothills Leadership Academy alumni and see if the 2026 Academy is a good fit for you.
Phoenix Art Museum's Master Docent Alice Bazlen will connect you with artist Eric Fischl, and with each other, through Eric's narrative paintings that explore universal themes including memories of growing up, family relationships, anxieties about the future, and social taboos.
You are invited to an exclusive opportunity to preview and purchase hundreds of handmade Navajo rugs and jewelry before they go on sale to the public.
Our fourth annual Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show is truly a memorable cultural awareness event that we're privileged to experience in our area. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts — and experience Native music, weaving demonstrations & stories, and cultural teachings. 100% of all proceeds directly support the Navajo Elders and help reduce the extreme poverty and hardship they face on the Navajo Reservation.
This 2-day marketplace-style event will feature over 300 unique new and gently used specialty purses for sale, raffle baskets, and a purse drive to benefit Purse-Impressions. There is no entry fee to the event, however patrons are encouraged to bring a donation of purses, jewelry, or hygiene products.
Join us as PBS "History Detectives" host Dr. Eduardo Pagan investigates the mystery behind an unusual Navajo rug. The story takes us to meet a Navajo medicine man and a traditional Navajo weaver in Crownpoint, New Mexico — a place long considered the center of Navajo weaving. Did the weaver violate a taboo to create the rug? A textile historian helps us uncover who may have been behind this controversial design.
We begin this four-part series with the early English colonies that dominated the Atlantic coast of North America, north of Florida. While they comprised a very small portion of the British gross domestic product, for a century and a half they thrived financially. But while the Americans that lead the Colonies considered themselves loyal British subjects, they liked the freedom and independence colonial separation accorded. The French and Indian War changes everything.
Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at leadership and resilience from Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician to the President. Dr. Mariano will share her journey from an immigrant military childhood to serving as physician to three U.S. Presidents. Hear White House stories and her practical prescriptions for breaking barriers and achieving success.
Join us for an afternoon of friends, fashion and fun! Hosted by Soroptimists of Happy Valley and The Holland Center.
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.
What better way to celebrate our supporters by hosting a FUNdraising party with a purpose? This is our biggest – and only – fundraising event of 2026 with all proceeds benefiting our arts & education programming. You will be transported to the heart of Churchill Downs with creative decor, red roses, a themed photo booth, mint juleps, and an abundant buffet. Watch the race on the big screen and be in on the action when you pick the winner. Have a little extra fun and dress in traditional Kentucky Derby attire, with a chance to win a prize for best hat and best dressed couple!
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.
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.
A free happy hour and orientation for new residents of the Desert Foothills area—Rio Verde, Desert Mountain, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, and far North Phoenix. Meet neighbors, learn about the community, and start building connections in a relaxed, welcoming setting with drinks and appetizers served.
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