Holland Community Center

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

From our families to yours, the volunteers, staff and board of directors wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and hug the ones you love!

If you've ever been to the Holland Center in December, you know we LOVE to decorate for the holidays! Come join us and have some fun getting into the holiday spirit!

Be sure to check out the Art Exhibit in the Quail Gallery from Local Artist, Carlos Frey before it's gone! Carlos's estate donated his entire collection of his own art as well as art from his friends to charity. We've had a very successful show here at the Holland Center and sold some beautiful pieces of art, but there are still some great ones left! The show is coming down [...]

Get ready to flutter into a world of butterfly and pollinator conservation! Natalie Melkonoff from the Desert Botanical Garden shares some exciting insights on the significance of pollinators, why they are under threat, and how we can each help protect these essential creatures from our homes and yards. Presented by Natalie Melkonoff, Plant and Insect Ecology Program Manager at Desert Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Desert Foothills Land Trust [...]

Get ready to jingle all the way with us! Join our incredibly talented music director, Kent Campbell, at the piano for a joyful holiday sing-along that'll make your heart sing and your spirits soar. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Gather your friends, family, and fellow carol enthusiasts for an afternoon of pure musical magic. We're bringing all your favorite carols to life with Kent's musical [...]

Oh, those French! Amazing Architecture outside the box!  Do you know there's a lake under the Paris Opera House!  Yup, come see. 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 newcomer, [...]

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! Gail Haire is a contemporary Southwest artist who began her painting career after working in the marketing and sales field. She uses a rich palette [...]

Gothic Cathedrals stand majestic and proud in the heart of Europe. In this special Spotlight Series event, learn how these cathedrals come to be and what they represented for the people of the High Middle Ages. Join Dominique Flamm for a visual journey into these magnificent feats of art and architecture! Dominique graduated from the Ecole du Louvre in Paris studying art history and museology. She was an Art Lecturer [...]

Our December class is about reclaiming the magic of the holiday season.  Dealing with and letting go of grief, and expectations.  While the holidays feel like they need to be joyful and filled with family, the truth is you have the power to envision what happiness is and how to make your own joy.  Come hear about how to use a heart protection & anxiety buster technique and why it [...]

 Distilled spirits have been around for thousands of years, evolving from very simple liquor made from fermented grain, to the complex and expansive oak-aged beverages enjoyed around the world today.  We will explore its evolution through time examining the differences in cultures and processes, focusing on Irish and Scottish blends and comparing to American varietals.  We will explain the proper spelling of Whiskey or Whisky.  We will also examine the [...]

From our families to yours, we wish you peace during this beautiful holiday time. Thank you for making the Holland Center the special place that it is.

Please keep us in mind as you plan your year-end giving, as donations to the Holland Center made now through December 31st will be matched by a generous donor - up to $50K! Donate Here (or stop in and see us!)  As a non-profit organization, The Holland Center relies on our generous donors to continue making a difference in our community.  The Holland Center (formerly Foothills Community Foundation) is a [...]