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SUMMARY:AUTHOR’S VISIT AND BOOK READING
DESCRIPTION:HD SOUTH welcomes local author Nahid Sewell for a discussion and reading of her novel “The Ruby Tear Catcher\,” a heart-warming story of an Iranian woman whose life is uprooted by the Islamic Revolution. Nahid vividly portrays the challenges of growing up in a society of clashing cultures and the Western lifestyle of the affluent upper class at odds with traditional\, conservative customs. She describes the sights\, sounds\, and warmth of Persian culture in exquisite detail\, along with a raw and emotional depiction of women’s oppression in her native Iran. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/authors-visit-and-book-reading-3/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Storyteller Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T143000
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SUMMARY:PERCUSSION MAKE AND PLAY
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back ASU Professors Emeritus Duane and Maureen Roen. In this fun and interactive musical workshop\, learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from items found around the home. The workshop will end with a brief concert performance alongside Duane and Maureen. Supplies provided. All ages welcome. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/percussion-make-and-play-2/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T195732Z
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SUMMARY:ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION WITH ARCNICK FTC TEAM
DESCRIPTION:Meet Arcnick\, a local FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team of students from Queen Creek\, Chandler\, and Gilbert. The team designed\, built\, and programmed its own competition robot\, and they’re bringing it to HD SOUTH a week before their first qualifying tournament. Watch the robot in action and talk with the students about engineering\, coding\, and how kids can get involved in FIRST robotics programs. Free and open to all ages. The demonstration is set up on the porch of the Severson Center.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/robotics-demonstration-with-arcnick-ftc-team/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260929T145217Z
CREATED:20260929T145217Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: LIFE AND LEMONS
DESCRIPTION:Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen\, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts\, for this unique family history workshop. When life gives you lemons (or curveballs) how did you handle them? We will discuss the ways we encountered our lemons and curveballs and write about our experiences. Bring a laptop\, or notepad and pen. Ages 14 and up. \n Registration required.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/family-history-workshop-life-and-lemons/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Cafés,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261111T200000
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SUMMARY:ART WITH HEART & SOUND MEDITATION
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Debra McVay M. Ed.\, and Jennifer Sherman M Ed\, Sound Meditation Practitioner for an expressive intuitive art class featuring live sound meditation music for adults. Using a guided visualization that will help quiet the busy mind and open a connection to your heart’s intuitive voice. From this reflective space\, you’ll create meaningful\, intuitive artwork using watercolor—no art experience needed\, just a willingness to explore and express from within. \nRegistration required. Attendance limited.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/art-with-heart-sound-meditation/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Health & Wellness,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261111T200000
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SUMMARY:PARTY IN THE STARS
DESCRIPTION:The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts that began in 1987 and includes members from all over the Valley. Join EVAC and HD SOUTH for a Star Party where attendees will learn about the cosmos and be able to view celestial bodies in our galaxy! This event takes place at the Observatory at the Riparian Preserve. Attendance limited. \nRegistration is required.  \n ~ Donations for EVAC are accepted at the observatory~
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/party-in-the-stars-21/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Science Cafés
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261112T193000
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SUMMARY:SELF DEFENSE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 7 & up\, teens\, and adults are invited to join certified instructors from East Valley Martial Arts to learn self-defense. Instructors are caring professionals experienced at teaching both kids and adults the life protection arts. Physical techniques for protecting oneself will be covered\, as well as “street smarts” and prevention of incidents. Children must have a parent or guardian present.  Parents/guardians are welcome to join the class or sit quietly and observe from the sidelines. Safety is always a priority.  We recommend wearing loose\, comfortable clothing. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/self-defense-for-children-and-adults-15/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T120000
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CREATED:20260929T150454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T150454Z
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SUMMARY:KID’S CROSS-STITCHING
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, come stitch along with other participants to create a holiday themed cross-stitched wall hanging taught to you by Louise Kircher! The stamped cross-stitched design is done on unbleached muslin. Each participant will take home their completed project. All supplies are provided. Recommended for ages 8 to 14 years. Class size limited. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/kids-cross-stitching-6/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T150000
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SUMMARY:Children's Author Visit and Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join local children’s picture book author-illustrator\, Jenifer Tull-Gauger\, as she shares a reading from her newly released sixth book in her children’s picture book series; Dojo Kun Character Books. The author will read The Calm View Karate Kid: A Dojo Kun Character Book on Cooling Anger. Jenifer will also share about the Hakugin-do monument Itoman\, Okinawa\, Japan. The legend of the monument\, about a samurai with anger issues\, inspired the plot of the book. She will show pictures from her visit to the monument and will also share the original legend. Light refreshments will be provided to celebrate this debut reading. The books are geared toward children ages 5 to 10\, but all ages are encouraged to join (children under 14 with a parent or guardian). \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/childrens-author-visit-and-book-reading-3/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Storyteller Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261116T130000
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SUMMARY:LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally\, A Bookshop\, who have partnered to host a community book club.  The Lunch Hour Book Club will meet twice a month\, and the book selection will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. This month’s selection is “The Three Graces of Pearl Street”.  In this wise and warm debut novel\, an Italian American grandmother\, daughter\, and granddaughter all named after the Roman myth of the Three Graces\, find their lives—and their secrets—colliding when\, after years apart\, they come to live under the same roof. \nAdvance registration is required and is limited to the first 12 registrants. Register Here
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/lunch-hour-book-club-26/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Storyteller Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T193000
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CREATED:20260929T150709Z
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SUMMARY:SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF
DESCRIPTION:Join Stuart Preston\, a certified Sound Practitioner\, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation Session designed for those grappling with deep grief and loss. It’s not about moving on but finding moments of peace and clarity amidst sorrow. Bring a yoga mat\, blankets\, and a pillow to create your personal sanctuary. Dress comfortably and arrive 10 minutes early. Learn more about Stuart and this unique practice at www.LaoStu.com. \nRegistration is required due to limited space. Ages 16 & up
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/sound-meditation-for-grief-38/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261121T143000
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SUMMARY:Postponed -STEM SATURDAY
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with Gilbert Classical Adacemy AP teacher Karen Maas\, and her STEM students as they share a STEM learning adventure with participants. GCA students will introduce a variety of activities including 3D printing with both 3D pens and printers\, CAD applications using Tinkercad\, Makey Makey apps with fruit\, and more! Registration is required. \nPostponed
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/stem-saturday-38/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Science Cafés
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261124T200000
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SUMMARY:COOKIE DECORATING
DESCRIPTION:Whether you come on your own or with friends\, you will have a great time decorating a delicious\, holiday themed sugar cookie set. Guided by Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar you will learn a variety of techniques including holding your icing bag\, outlining\, flooding\, applying transfers and wet on wet. All supplies and a take-home box are provided. See this month’s calendar for the themed cookie set. \n Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth
URL:https://hdsouth.org/event/cookie-decorating-8/
LOCATION:HD SOUTH\, 10 S. Gilbert Road\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85296\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Programs
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