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  • Kentucky Derby Hat Making Studio – Open April 22-30

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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!

  • Mining in the Southwest and Cave Creek

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Mah Jongg Strategy: Building a Better Hand – Class FULL

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Learn how to get the most out of every deal. Discover the strengths in your starting hand, use simple hand-building strategies, and make confident decisions as the game unfolds. You’ll learn when to stay the course, when to adjust, and how to manage risk from the Charleston to the final tile.

    $50.00

  • Celebrating 250 Years of America – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • AI for Everyone… Including Seniors

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Should we be having fun with AI or be afraid? Come join in this valuable discussion on how our local community is dealing with AI. It is a raging river flowing through our lives, should you run away or get a boat?  Tech 4 Life Computers, Web Sites, and Digital Marketing will lead this discussion utilizing their 23 years of local experience. 

  • Pen & Ink Drawing: Beginner to Continuing

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Learn to create special ink effects like fur, wood, glass, and feathers using short exercises on day one. Use these techniques to create frame-worthy drawings on day two. It's a class not to be missed with an art medium you can take with you anywhere!

    $185.00

  • Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette Series – Art of the Needle

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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: "I sewed most of my clothes growing up... but nothing like this! Come see amazing artwork with the needle. Bring special needlework you may have."

    $10.00

  • Beginning Belly Dancing

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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!

    $10.00

  • Art Gallery Reception: Phoenix Artists Guild

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    You are invited to a special event celebrating a stunning array of new art presented by Phoenix Artists Guild. Meet the artists and learn about each individual piece in the exhibit.

  • Our Sonoran Desert: What We Owe the Desert

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Gelli Plate Printing: Paint & Design Your Own Paper

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the joy of creating your own collage and painted papers in this hands-on workshop using a gelli plate. Explore layering color, pattern, and texture in a playful, beginner-friendly process. Leave with a stack of unique papers ready for collages, journals, mixed media, or display.

    $95.00

  • Recent History of the Spur Cross Area – 1900-2000

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    Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Cave Creek's Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in this engaging presentation led by Park Supervisor Kevin Smith. Explore its rich history, diverse wildlife, rare desert waterways, and ancient Hohokam sites, while gaining a deeper appreciation for one of the Sonoran Desert’s most scenic and culturally significant landscapes.

  • Mah Jongg Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    The Charleston sets the tone for your entire Mah Jongg game. It’s not just about passing tiles, but making smart, strategic choices that shape your hand and influence your opponents' decisions. In this intermediate-level class, we’ll explore how to make confident decisions during each Charleston pass, including which tiles to hold, pass, and how to balance offense and defense.

    $65.00

  • Kentucky Derby FUNdraiser Party 2026

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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!

    $50.00

  • Foraging & Medicinal Plants at Harmony Hollow

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    Harmony Hollow 44316 N Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek, az

    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.

    $110.00

  • Oil Painting with Larry Charles

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Learn to paint more realistically with oil painting from professional artist Larry Charles. He will begin the 4-week series with a demonstration, followed by step-by-step mentoring. Topics include color mixing, composition, tonal values, and shading.

    $250.00

  • May Magic: The Workshop That Changes Everything!

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Are you ready to break through limitations and step boldly into your best life? This is your invitation to join May Magic, a transformational workshop designed to awaken your dreams, ignite your purpose, and help you create a vision SO vivid and inspiring, it pulls you forward—no matter what obstacles show up.

    $29.97

  • Mah Jongg Open Play: Tiles, Friends & Community

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday each month for American Mah Jongg Open Play. Bring your friends, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of American Mah Jongg strategy and fun.  All levels are welcome to join, with a special invitation to those that have taken our Learn American Mah Jongg and Beginner Guided Open Play classes. 

  • Scarlet Macaws and People in the Pre-Hispanic U.S Southwest and Mexican Northwest

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Learn American Mah Jongg

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Discover the fun and strategy of American Mah Jongg in this lively, hands-on class—no prior experience needed! You’ll learn the essentials like tile names and suits, how to use the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, and the basics of game play & etiquette. Perfect for complete beginners or those looking for a refresher, this class combines instruction with guided play to help you build confidence and enjoy the game.

    $90.00

  • Acrylic Painting: From Basics to Confidence

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    In two (2) friendly sessions, students will focus on the principles of painting along with the skills needed for acrylic application. Through structured exercises, students will learn the basics of value, composition, and color along with simple wet and dry brush techniques that will de-mystify the painting process.

    $50.00

  • Line Dancing for Beginners

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

    $10.00

  • Protect Your Brain & Heart – Free Screenings

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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!

  • Magic and Miracles: How to Live in the Quantum

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out — or "remember" — how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.

    $44.44

  • “Connected from the Start”: New Resident Happy Hour + Orientation

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Celebrating 250 Years of America – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Beginner Guided Open Play: American Mah Jongg

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    This guided play session is perfect for anyone who has already learned the rules and basics of American Mah Jongg but would like extra support while playing. It’s a relaxed, hands-on way to strengthen your skills, ask questions, and build confidence at the table.

    $15.00

  • Mah Jongg Open Play: Tiles, Friends & Community

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday each month for American Mah Jongg Open Play. Bring your friends, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of American Mah Jongg strategy and fun.  All levels are welcome to join, with a special invitation to those that have taken our Learn American Mah Jongg and Beginner Guided Open Play classes.