What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation? Just why is it such a hot button? Can we spot it when it occurs? You will get these answers and more when you join Jan Downey, for her last talk in the AnthroBites Series. She will sum up the series, and leave you with an understanding of our world and its people. Please register 24 hours before [...]
If you did not get a chance to take Mimi's December or January class, this is your opportunity to get the basic concepts and tips of making Gelli Prints. Mimi will take you through the individual steps to help you create your own Gelli prints (they are really cool). Over the next few months, Mimi will be teaching classes at the Holland Center enabling you to use the prints you [...]
Join Phyllis Strupp as she takes a deeper dive into the tools needed to be Better From Within. The secret to living well over age 40 is a brain that lasts as long as your life. This workshop will equip you with proven tools and strategies to optimize health from the inside out. Mind, brain and body health topics include how the brain age faster than the body, and what [...]
Have you ever wondered who the art buyers are? Join Nicolette and she will show you some and some thieves! She will show angry buyers, cheating buyers, eccentric buyers and it may shed light on what is selling. Come join us! REGISTER HERE
With regret, we announce this event has been cancelled. Fingers crossed for next year! Join the Desert Awareness Committee at Spur Cross Recreational Area as they partner with the Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society for a fun filled day! Hike to ruins and petroglyphs, attend a seminar on tools our ancestors used, learn about desert foods and medicines, and much more.
If you have always wanted to draw, or if you need new techniques to make your drawing more realistic, our LEARN TO DRAW BETTER workshop is designed for you. The workshop meets Tuesday mornings, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, for four weeks at The Holland Center Art Studio, on the following days: March 8, 15, 22, 29. Participants will learn five techniques for drawing proportions, shading, rendering a [...]
Jim Sherbert, a top chief executive and business advisor, will take attendees through an exploration of several pillars of U.S. and Arizona history in this Americana Lifelong Learning series. Sherbert has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, the series will delve into one pillar of what makes the U.S. [...]
As the world is opening back up and we begin to start thinking about traveling again, what kinds of things to we need to plan for in this "new normal"? Travel Insurance is one of them. There are so many questions around travel insurance; what to buy? why to buy? how does it work? We will answer all these questions and talk about how you make sure you SAVE money AND [...]
What is it, how do you treat it and how do you prevent it? Addiction raises a lot of questions and is a complicated, but important, concept to understand. This lecture will discuss the complex disease of Addiction. Topics that will be covered include: defining addiction, identifying symptoms and risk factors, treatment methods and, most importantly, how to prevent this disease. Whether you are coming to this workshop for [...]
What if you could be happy, feel good, experience joy and wake up each morning excited about the day ahead? What if you could feel like this regardless of what is going on around you? The last two years have taken a toll on all of us to varying degrees. Know that regardless of what has happened, it is possible to get back to living your life with Ease, and [...]
How we can protect our native plants and wildlife while reducing the threat of fire on our own properties. Our desert has not always looked like it does today, and it may not look the same in the future! Find out what you can do to help keep our land beautiful and protected from catastrophic fire. Learn what you can do as a homeowner to keep your property the best [...]
Join Phyllis Strupp as she takes a deeper dive into the tools needed to be Better From Within. The secret to living well over age 40 is a brain that lasts as long as your life. This workshop will equip you with proven tools and strategies to optimize health from the inside out. Mind, brain and body health topics include how the brain age faster than the body, and what [...]
A Musical Comedy Performed by Kids for Kids! Join the fun and follow the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Click here to visit DFT and purchase tickets
Geological rock formations and wild flowers with beautiful views of Mazatzal, Four Peaks, Weaver's Needle and the Verde River Basin Difficulty- easy - moderate Length- 4.1 miles Elevation gain: 511 ft. Desert Awareness Hikes are the 3rd Monday of every month. Be sure to bring MASK, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy hiking boots, plenty of water, snacks, smile and be ready to have fun! REGISTER HERE
Join Roberta Kritzia, Professional Artist and Art Instructor as she introduces a new approach to the word "lecture." Her Interactive Lectures will be conducted without the use of a "power point" presentation. The attendees, to the lecture, will be invited to come up to the table displays, as Roberta re-creates the atmosphere of the historical Scandinavian artists that she is most passionate about. This collection of artists were influential in [...]
Think it would be fun to make your own jewelry – either for yourself or as a gift? Here’s a perfect opportunity to get started! This class will show you how to transform a simple piece of copper sheet (or what the jewelry industry refers to as a copper blank) into a beautiful jewelry component. You’ll learn how to punch holes, file, and sand the piece. And then we’ll get [...]
Join Phyllis Strupp as she takes a deeper dive into the tools needed to be Better From Within. The secret to living well over age 40 is a brain that lasts as long as your life. This workshop will equip you with proven tools and strategies to optimize health from the inside out. Mind, brain and body health topics include how the brain ages faster than the body, and what [...]
Life Line Screening will be at The Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Thursday March 31, 2022 Lifeline Screenings go beyond regular checkups to look inside your arteries for signs of plaque buildup. These screenings offer a 5-test package to thoroughly check you for risk of Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease and other chronic conditions. Pre-registration is required. CALL 1-800-690-0289 to register or go online to https://llsa.social/HSC This service [...]
The last month of Art, Coffee, and Conversation until next fall. Meet my favorite diva in architecture! She’s Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Come join the fantastic group of people that join each month to look at art and talk things over! REGISTER HERE
The Upscale Singers are back on stage with their spring concert, Broadway Bound! A fast-paced Broadway revue featuring songs from "Mamma Mia", "Grease", Andrew Lloyd Webber and more! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
This four-session workshop introduces beginners to the joys of painting desert landscapes. We live in a beautiful place. Why not preserve it! Art instructor, Larry Charles, will teach both acrylic painting and oil painting techniques at the Holland Center Art Studio. Working from photographs, each session in January will include a demonstration by Larry, followed by step-by-step guidance for you on how to create perspective, how to paint realistic [...]
Due to popular demand, Larry is adding an afternoon class on Tuesdays in April. Larry's morning class filled very quickly, so he wanted to make another one available! It will go from 1:00-4:00. This four-session workshop introduces beginners to the joys of painting desert landscapes. We live in a beautiful place. Why not preserve it! Art instructor, Larry Charles, will teach both acrylic painting and oil painting techniques at the [...]
You can live off the desert if you know what to pick and when. Of course, you need to know what to do with it, too! Find out in this seminar with an experienced team of harvesters. Then join us at the Desert Awareness Park on Saturday, April 16th for our annual WALK, TALK, & TASTE!
Jim Sherbert, a top chief executive and business advisor, will take attendees through an exploration of several pillars of U.S. and Arizona history in this Americana Lifelong Learning series. Sherbert has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, the series will delve into one pillar of what makes the U.S. [...]
Meet us in the park for an hour to look closely at edible desert plants. Walk the trail at your own pace, talk with our experts, then taste the yummy desert foods!
Waterfalls, Canyons and Cottonwoods! Enjoy this watershed hike past mines to a beautiful riparian habitat. Difficulty- moderate Length- 3.3 miles Elevation gain: 441 ft. Desert Awareness Hikes are the 3rd Monday of every month. Be sure to bring MASK, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy hiking boots, plenty of water, snacks, smile and be ready to have fun! REGISTER HERE
The countdown to Derby is on and that means the countdown to getting your outfit is on since the Derby is all about the HAT! Join Cathy Ross for a few hours to design and create the look that puts that finishing touch to your Derby outfit, expressing your personality and letting yourself show. Raid your stash of ribbons, netting, feathers, charms, dried flowers, etc to add to a hat [...]
Make the perfect pair of earrings for everyday wear! These stylish earrings are simply made using jump rings (or O rings) in various sizes. They’re sure to be your new go-to earrings! While the design is simple, you’ll learn a lot about how to open and close large sized jump rings well. This is a great class for beginners – so if you’ve been thinking about making your own jewelry, [...]
The Purse-Impressions Pop-Up Fundraiser is back and it will be bigger and better! Friday AND Saturday, 9am - 3pm 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. Each [...]
We’re excited to celebrate the Art created by Mel and Carol Brook! Bring your friends and family to meet the artists and find out the stories that inspired their work. All artwork in the show is available for purchase during the show as well as during the Artists’ Reception. Enjoy light appetizers, beverages, wine and music throughout the afternoon. Please RSVP below. About Mel and Carol: Arizona brings [...]
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