Come celebrate the creativity & talent of our community youth at the Cactus Shadows High School Art Show & Reception where 4 Advanced Placement students will showcase their original works.
Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill.
Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 and author & travel writer Roger Naylor will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. Arizona is the state that saved Route 66 and Naylor will tell that remarkable story. Learn about the astounding scenery, small town getaways, and mom-and-pop eateries that are still found along the Arizona portion of The Mother Road.
Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively one-hour line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively one-hour line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
Phoenix Art Museum Docent Lisa Spahr presents a fun & engaging lecture about the joys of taking children on tours of the Museum. Their fresh perspectives and comments—sometimes funny, sometimes poignant—are always unique. Fearless and honest, their thoughts and observations make us see familiar works in a new way. We'll also discuss some of the most iconic works from the Museum's collection—each one with insights from the youngest guests.
Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively line dancing class. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Taught by an expert instructor in a mirrored studio. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill.
BE SAFE equips teens and adults with developmental disabilities with practical skills for safe interactions with law enforcement. Through video modeling, discussion, and role-play, participants learn what to do during everyday police encounters and in emergencies. Local police officers will demonstrate how to build understanding and trust, and help attendees & caregivers feel more confident and prepared in community settings.
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.
Supplement your child's education with Actor's Quest — a one-day workshop, presented by our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater, that links literacy with the arts! Students ages 8-14 will learn Shakespeare through acting games, scene work, storytelling, and character analysis. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents.
You are invited to view the Holland Gallery of Fine Art's exhibit celebrating the art of our current featured gallery artist: Jerry Sieve. Exhibit: Sieve Image Retrospective.
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!
Based on Harold Gray’s comic strip, "Annie" is a seven-time Tony Award–winning musical featuring beloved songs like “Tomorrow.” Set in 1930s New York, the optimistic orphan Annie escapes cruel Miss Hannigan in search of her parents. Along the way, she finds adventure, friendship, and ultimately a loving home with Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell, and her dog, Sandy.
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.
Supplement your child's education with Actor's Quest — a one-day workshop, presented by our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater, that links literacy with the arts! Students ages 8-14 will study acting through games, scene work, storytelling, and character analysis inspired by Charlotte’s Web. At the end of the workshop, students will showcase their new skills to parents.
You can live off the desert if you know what to pick and when. Find out more as our Signature Program, Desert Awareness Committee, takes us for a stroll to see food producing plants and learn about harvesting techniques and food preparation ideas... and even taste some recipes from the “Our Tastes of the Desert” recipe book.
Our latest can’t-miss experience! Step, turn, and smile through this lively line dancing class—taught by an expert instructor. Beginners and seasoned two-steppers will enjoy easy routines set to country and pop. Wear comfy clothes and come ready to dance. This session brings movement, rhythm, and laughter!
Have you ever wondered how wildfires are managed in the unique Sonoran Desert? Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for an engaging evening with presenter Tiffany Davila of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, who will unpack the science behind fighting fires in our desert ecosystem.
We’ve converted our conference room to a hat-making studio — open prior to our Kentucky Derby FUNdraiser Party (May 2). Bring your own hat to decorate with a selection of flowers, ribbons, and embellishments — all supplies provided (except the hat). You can also bring any of your own special additions like ribbons, netting, feathers, charms, and dried flowers. Come in any time between 9-5 pm M-F; no sign-up necessary. Bring a friend… and get ready to win BEST HAT!
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.
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.
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.
This can’t-miss line dancing class features an expert instructor guiding beginners and seasoned dancers through easy routines set to country and pop music. Wear comfy clothes and enjoy movement, rhythm, and laughter in a welcoming environment; there's no audience watching while you learn—just fun, low-impact exercise while learning new steps with others.
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.
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.
This can’t-miss line dancing class features an expert instructor guiding beginners and seasoned dancers through easy routines set to country and pop music. Wear comfy clothes and enjoy movement, rhythm, and laughter in a welcoming environment; there's no audience watching while you learn—just fun, low-impact exercise while learning new steps with others.
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