The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Library are proud to host the 2nd Annual Desert Foothills Book Festival. READING IS FUN! It’s even better when you come meet the Award-Winning Local Authors who write the books you love to read! Have a blast talking all things book and don’t forget to get a signed copy of your favorite! It’s a great way to support local authors and our community, and [...]

Are you retired or close to retirement? What follows retirement? Whether you have or have not decided what your purpose is, this class for women, by women, can bring enlightenment. In spite of the topics remaining the same, the class environment is ever evolving. Why, because of YOU. Your story-of-life gives the topic depth because of your experiences. Topics can include: marriage, being single, career change, health, caring for loved [...]

Come and hear the intriguing, entertaining  and often hilarious, stories of crimes committed in Scottsdale from 1901 - 1978.  Along the way, we'll learn a lot of history too: how the mail was first brought from Phoenix to Scottsdale, why a high school football team in Arizona has a has a unique nickname, and what investigative tools were available to the police through history. This meticulously researched presentation by Scottsdale [...]

The Quiet Ones-  This month we talk about the artist’s that make you pause, breathe, and feel their work. Some of my favorites... Nicolette is back for a new season with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings and connections. If you are seasoned enthusiast or [...]

Prepare to be swept away by melodies that touch the soul and rhythms that unite us all. Join us for a mesmerizing musical experience as the Central Arizona Flute Ensemble (CAFE) takes the stage in a vibrant concert that transcends the boundaries between performers and audience. CAFE promises not just a concert, but an interactive journey into the world of melodies, emotions, and unity. Get ready to experience your favorite [...]

Are you tired of being told what health care you need?  Are you ready to learn how to navigate our crazy system of healthcare? Do you need to understand what procedures are required, or, just recommended? Do you want to learn how to become a partner in your health care? Guidance and suggestion to these topics will be covered in this three part consumer health lecture series. Today, being a [...]

Pastel is a bold, colorful and exciting form of artistic output and expression. It is executed with fragile, finger-sized sticks.  These drawing crayons, called pastels, are made of powdered pigments. A variety of colors can be achieved and they are spectacular to look at. In this course of three classes students learn how to capture vibrancy and luminosity using the pastel medium (no oil pastels please). Students will participate the [...]

The desert is a beautiful place with so much to see, so much to do. But you must be careful!  Len Marcisz, a Legacy Steward for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, is going to enlighten and educate you about unusual ways in which people end up ten toes in the air in the middle of the Sonoran Desert! He will provide information on how to deal with rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, [...]

Native Americans in the US Southwest developed sophisticated skills in astronomy and predicting the seasons, centuries before non-Indigenous peoples entered the region. In this presentation, archaeologist Allen Dart discusses archaeological and ethnographic evidence of ancient astronomical and calendrical reckoning practices seen in petroglyphs, architecture, and settlement layouts in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, and interprets how these discoveries may relate to ancient Native American rituals. Thursday November 9th 6:00pm [...]

All your favorite vendors will be back for the 2nd year at the Holland Center...come see the new things they have! GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors.  For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com . Farmers Market Flyer  

The Sonoran Arts League & the Holland Center are bringing together eight accomplished artists to share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes!  A native of southern Oregon, Carole Perry has been creating functional and sculptural glass from her Laughing Glass Studio in Cave Creek for over 30 [...]

The Sonoran Arts League & the Holland Center are bringing together eight accomplished artists to share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes!  A native of southern Oregon, Carole Perry has been creating functional and sculptural glass from her Laughing Glass Studio in Cave Creek for over 30 [...]

This SPOTLIGHT program will review the history of this land conservation project and update the community on current renovations as well as focus on past and present HH makers.  There are 2 great events this day: 4-6:45 pm PREVIEW ~ come meet the makers in an intimate, one-on-one, and self-directed atmosphere. This is a mini-marketplace where each maker will interact and engage with the public in different ways. FREE and [...]

Join us for Empower Your Life’s Joy lecture series with Sallyann from Heavens Light Wellness where we will explore techniques and easy methods to help you live your best life.  Our November class is about an easy way to beat the stress in your life. Dealing with and letting go of anxiety, stress and expectations.   Come hear about how to use a heart protection & stress buster technique and why [...]

This will be one of the most inspiring lectures you will hear this year. As a former defensive end for the Pittsburg Steelers and the New England Patriots, Craig Hanneman will guide us through his successful effort to summit the highest peak on earth, Mt Everest.  A grueling test of endurance and perseverance, facing intense weather conditions and a debilitating intestinal disorder, he reached the summit at 63 years of [...]