FOOD SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DESERT
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome back Kendra Stanger, the Chandler Gilbert Community College sustainability expert, and her companion speaker Danette Turner, as they educate participants on foods found in the Arizona desert which are edible and safe to use. There are many things that you can find in the desert that can be used to make ingredients for the foods you enjoy eating. Kendra will also talk about using desert mesquite seedpods to make flour to be used when making some of your favorite foods. Samples will be available to taste.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program

COMPOSTING TIPS AND TRICKS-THE JOHNSON SU METHOD
2024-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Master Rosarian and Chairperson for the Mesa Community College Rose Garden Steve Sheard, will share his experience and expertise in composting. Steve’s personal garden is expansive and includes roses, fruit trees, bedding plants, bulbs, and tubers. Steve will teach participants how to use the Johnson-Su method for “no turn” composting of garden waste.
Registration is required
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program

WOMEN IN HISTORY
2024-08-03 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH volunteer Karen Harper, a historian and history professor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, as she shares her knowledge and love of history with our community. Using diaries, images, and various primary sources, Karen will bring to life the experiences of women who helped settle Gilbert, Arizona. Come and hear about the unique adventures of wives, female ranchers, homesteaders, and women merchants, and discover what their unique impact was on Gilbert’s history!
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program

REMEMBERING WALLACE AND LADMO
2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join Steve Hoza, historian, and archivist, for an enjoyable evening learning about the children’s TV show Wallace and Ladmo. The popular after-school show entertained children in the Phoenix area for 35 years. All program attendees will be eligible to win prizes after the presentation, Ladmo Bags, posters, books, and DVD’s.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program.

BOY OUTTA THE BUSH
2024-08-08 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome back Peter Schumann as he shares his lighthearted adventures from Australia to America. In this program Peter will discuss what it takes to start a new life in a new world with new customs, and yes…a new language. He will tell of his experience adjusting to an American lifestyle and all the social differences. Be prepared to laugh as Peter explains his creative methods to adapt and yet maintain some of his Aussie cultural identity.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program

FAMILY HISTORY-WEAVING CULTURAL HISTORY INTO OUR FAMILY HISTORY WRITING
2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
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 inspiring workshop. The more we gather ancestors’ names, dates, and other genealogical facts, the more we learn about their life stories, and accounts of their daily struggles, hopes, and dreams to enrich what we write about them. Duane will talk about the impact of using cultural/social history to add to family stories.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program

COOKIE DECORATING WITH VICKIE FROM MAE’S COOKIE JAR
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Whether you come on you own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating gorgeous, themed cookie sets. Guided by the talented Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar, participants will learn a variety of cookie decorating techniques including how to hold the icing bags, outlining, flooding, wet-on-wet techniques, and more! Cookie sets are designed by 6B’s Teaching Partners. All supplies and a take-home box are provided. Ages 16 and up.
Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF
2024-08-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Meditation can provide relief from the intrusive thoughts of grief. It can also help your nervous system learn to heal with your grief. Join Stuart Preston, certified Sound Practitioner, in a sound “healing” session designed specifically for those grieving a loss. Participants must bring a yoga mat, 1-2 blankets and a pillow. Please wear comfortable clothing and plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Ages 16 & up.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Cost: $5 per person.
Learn more about Stuart at www.LaoStu.com.

STEM SATURDAY
2024-08-24 13:00 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Have fun at the museum with AP teacher Karen Maas, from the Gilbert Classical Academy, 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! All supplies provided.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program

READING THE TELLS-PROFESSIONAL SERIES
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Learning how to read body language is a powerful tool and, in this workshop, professional trainer Jerry Balistreri, will share the techniques that provide practical strategies for understanding and using non-verbal communication for the highest impact and effectiveness. Whether you are a counselor, manager, supervisor, sales rep, attorney, or HR professional, the degree of career success you enjoy is virtually dictated by your skills in communicating with others on the job.
Registration is required.

CREATIVE GROWTH WORKSHOP
2024-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Local children’s picture book author/illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger will lead this workshop which will inspire writers, artists, crafters, and creators of all sorts. Topics covered will include sources of inspiration, the art of title and headline creation, illustration, and more! If you have an idea/inspiration notebook of your own, you are invited to bring it. Small notebooks are encouraged, and if you do not have one, one will be provided.
Registration is required

OPEN MIC NIGHT
2024-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Are you an amateur or professional performer? Are you a musician, comedian, poet, dancer, storyteller, or other artist looking to practice your craft and gain experience in front of a live audience? Here’s your chance to do just that in a family friendly setting. Join us for our Open Mic Nite! It’s a great outlet for artists to share their talents and skills with others. Ages 13+. Each performer will have a maximum of 4 minutes to share their talent with the audience.
Registration is required.

AUTHOR BOOK-READING AND WORKSHOP
2024-09-07 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome back local children’s author-illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger, for a book reading and workshop. Jenifer will read The Nice, New Karate Kid: A Dojo Kun Character Book on Fighting Disrespect & Trouble from her children’s character-building picture book series. Following the book-reading, she will lead a respected workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn to write “respect” in Kanji (Japanese writing), to create a bookmark. This book is geared toward children ages 5 to 10, but all are welcome to attend this special event.
Registration is required.

STEM SATURDAY
2024-09-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Have fun at the museum on Saturday afternoons with AP teacher Karen Maas, from the Gilbert Classical Academy. Join her STEM students as they share a STEM learning adventure with participants. The GCA students will introduce a variety of activities including 3D printing with both 3D pens and printers, CAD applications using Tinker-card, Makey Makey apps with fruit, and more!
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program.

YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Sara Nakai, for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles. Enjoy the benefits of effective breathing, improved flexibility, and greater balance. This is an all-level yoga class for teens through adults. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
This program is made possible by a Spark Good grant from local Wal-Mart facility #4829.

POSTPONED HOW TO TALK ABOUT TOUGH TOPICS
2024-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
During this program, we will shed beneficial light on the prevention of suicide in conjunction with September Suicide Awareness Month. Sande Roberts, MA, will share from her workbook, a handy reference source, in talking about one of the most difficult subjects to understand, and one of the most perplexing occurrences in life. Separating fact from myth provides context and helps with recognition and prevention.
Registration Required.
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED

MY JOURNEY WITH ART THERAPY
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Meet Michelle Simoneaux, MA, RN, and learn about the therapeutic value of art. Her journey in art began with sketching, oil painting, and sculpting before the age of 12. While raising her children she did crafting, cake decorating, and sewing. Michelle decided to go back to school and became a registered nurse. During this process she discovered the scientific evidence of the therapeutic nature of creativity, and as an RN encouraged art as therapy. There will be a presentation on the benefits of art therapy as well as artwork on display.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program.

AUTHOR VISIT-BOOK READING
2024-09-14 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome back local children’s author Roberta Gibson as she reads and discusses her non-fiction picture book How To Build An Insect. Then tap into your own creativity and build an insect model of your own. All supplies are provided. Ages 5 through 9, but all are welcome. Supplies will be provided.
Registration is required.
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program.

FAMILY HISTORY – FAVORITE MEMORIES ABOUT SCHOOL DAYS
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen, co-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. We have a wide range of memories about our days in school, covering our experiences with the physical spaces of schools, the technology for learning such as pencils and paper, blackboards and whiteboards, projectors and videos as well as the clothes we wore, teachers, classmates, extra-curricular activities, and more. We will discuss questions about a robust range of memory categories and then write about our favorite memory.
Registration is required

ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and the Gilbert Visual Arts League (GVAL) for this fun and interactive art workshop. Pam Hendricks, a member of GVAL leads participants through workshops where they will learn new artistic techniques. The holidays are coming! In September we will make greeting & note cards using pen and watercolor to make embellishments. All supplies will be provided including decorative papers and cards with envelopes.
Registration is required. Space is limited.

PARTY IN THE STARS
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Gilbert Riparian Ranch Observatory, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85234, United States
The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts which 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 will take place at the observatory at the Riparian Preserve.
space is limited. Registration is required.
~donations for EVAC will be accepted at the observatory~
*Program registration will close at 12pm the day prior to the program.

ADULT AUTHOR VISIT-BOOK READING
2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH in welcoming local author Pamela Reynolds, as she shares from her book Perfect Rose Cracked Vase. The doctors had no hope for baby Rose. Her mother had contracted the German measles while pregnant with her, and she could be born blind, deaf, mentally handicapped, or potentially have a fatal heart defect. After she was born, the doctors were not optimistic and told Rose’s mother to not get attached to her…put her in a home, she will never be normal. Rose survived a challenging childhood, but through the journals she kept as a young person, she found healing insights into her life’s journey. Registration is required.

KID’S COOKIE DECORATING 10am-11:30am
2024-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Kids of all ages are going to have a great time as Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar guides you in decorating these cute spooky themed sugar cookies. All supplies and a take home box are provided. Set was designed by 6 B’s Teaching Partners and is taught by Mae’s Cookie Jar.
Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

KID’S COOKIE DECORATING 12:30pm - 2pm
2024-10-01 12:30 - 14:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States

OPEN MIC NITE
2024-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Are you an amateur or professional performer? Are you a musician, comedian, poet, dancer, storyteller, or other artist looking to practice your craft and gain experience in front of a live audience? Here’s your chance to do just that in a family friendly setting. Join us for our Open Mic Nite! It’s a great outlet for artists to share their talents and skills with others. Ages 13+. Each performer will have a maximum of 4 minutes.
Registration is required
Special thanks to our event sponsor Elaine Kessler Photography
