Join HD SOUTH as we welcome certified black belt instructors from East Valley Martial Arts who will teach traditional karate to children and adults. Students experience the fun of martial arts while improving fitness and working on goals. In these mixed-age classes, adults and children will learn together. Wear comfortable work-out type clothing and closed-toe […]
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 […]
Join HD SOUTH as we welcome author Gordon L Sheaffer Jr for an author’s visit and book reading of his new book “The Brothers’ Duty.” This is an historical novel of unflinching realism and emotional depth set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. “In the sweltering heat of a Pennsylvania summer in 1861, […]
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. Set in Iran, the U.S., and France, Nahid vividly portrays the challenges of growing up in a society of clashing cultures—the […]
Welcome local instructor Jennifer Sherman as she shares her love of music and dance with line dancing instruction. Come join the fun with upbeat music and line-dancing steps that will boost your energy levels and enliven the spirit. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education and has expanded her work to include movement-based […]
Join Steve Hoza, historian extraordinaire 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, including, Ladmo Bags, posters, books, and DVDs. Ages 14 and up. […]
Produced by Les Presmyk/De Natura, HD SOUTH welcomes the 18th Annual Gilbert Fine Mineral, Gem, and Fossil Show to the Severson Center on Saturday, August 8th from 9:00am-5:00pm. The annual “can’t miss” event for rockhounds and mineral lovers of all ages includes free admission and free parking. With nearly 15 featured vendors, there will be […]
Facilitated by Nathanael Brodhagen, a youth fossil collector and naturalist, attendees will share his knowledge on coprolites. With a personal collection of over 100 specimens from all over the world, Nathanael will also share information relating to fossils that have been replaced by minerals, such as rhodochrosite, opal, pyrite, and more. Voted Junior Rockhound Of […]
A collector for almost 10 years, Hannah Brodhagen quickly learned what made a good mineral specimen and began refining her collection. She seeks out aesthetic, focal crystals perched on matrix that are undamaged, well-terminated, and transparent with good luster and depth of color. Hannah will provide information about her collection and collecting by primarily focusing […]
Join HD SOUTH as we welcome certified black belt instructors from East Valley Martial Arts who will teach traditional karate to children and adults. Students experience the fun of martial arts while improving fitness and working on goals. In these mixed-age classes, adults and children will learn together. Wear comfortable work-out type clothing and closed-toe […]