Arizona's German POW's
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Arizona was the home to 24 German prisoner of war camps during World War Two. Steve Hoza has spoken to hundreds of former POW’s, their guards and camp personnel, and presents a PowerPoint on the history of these camps. Included is the famous mass escape from Papago Park in December of 1944. There will be artifacts from the camps to see.
Registration is required.

Blood Drive
2024-03-06 09:30 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
We are partnering with the American Red Cross and hosting a blood drive. The blood drive will be held in our Neely Community room.

To encourage donors to make a paws-itive impact during Red Cross Month, we’re thanking all those who present to give with a new all-donor promotion + giveaway.
Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma March 1-24, 2024, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice.* Plus, all eligible presenting donors will also automatically be entered to win a $3K gift card!^^ There will be 5 lucky winners.
Eligible donors (age 18 in most states, 19 in Alabama and Nebraska, and 21 in Mississippi) of all blood types and procedure types at mobiles and blood donation centers – whole blood, Power Red, platelets and AB Elite plasma, who present to give March 1-24 will automatically be entered into the giveaway. Those under 18 will not be eligible to win, however they can still receive the e-gift card, if they present to give during the promotional dates and have an email on file.

Click on the link below to schedule your donation:
Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross (redcrossblood.org)

Kids Beginning Cross Stitch
2024-03-09 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTHs talented volunteer Louise Kircher as she shares her expertise in cross-stitching. Learn the basics of stamped cross-stitching in this class. Participants will create a flower design wall-hanging on unbleached muslin to take home. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Ages 8 to 12 recommended.
Class limited to 6 students.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE

Paint and Sip
2024-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join acclaimed local artist Jean Smith, for a paint and sip night at the museum. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage and enjoy an evening of painting. During this workshop, participants will be instructed on varying artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. Be sure to bring your special someone for an evening of painting and fun. All Supplies are provided.
Registration is required.
Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.

Family Gratitude
2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
The literature on gratitude indicates that it has a range of benefits for both the giver and the recipient. 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, as we consider the ways in which each of us has experienced moments of gratitude. We will reflect on some of these moments, and then we will write notes of gratitude to share with family and friends.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE

Author Visit - How to Build an Insect
2024-03-23 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome back local author Roberta Gibson as she reads and discusses her nonfiction 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.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE

Sound Meditation for Grief
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Members Meeting
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
More information to come

Kids Cookie Decorating
2024-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join Vickie Powell from Mae’s Cookie Jar and enjoy decorating Easter themed cookies. Vickie will guide participants on how to hold the icing bags, outlining, flooding, and on wet techniques. Ages 8 and up. All supplies and a take-home box are provided.
Registration is required at www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

History of Arizona Newspapers
2024-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and Professor Emeritus Dr. John Craft, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU, for this exclusive look into the history of newspapers in Arizona. Did you know that there have been almost 1,800 newspapers listed in Arizona since the first was established in Tubac in 1859? Time travel back to early Arizona history and learn about the newspapers that have kept Arizonans informed.

Raising a Reader
2024-04-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-17 10:30 - 11:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
HD SOUTH is partnering with AZCEND Family Resources to bring to you a program which helps families develop, practice, and maintain home literacy routines. Topics discussed include how to build intrinsic motivation in children, and how to prepare the brain for reading. There will also be a weekly book bag rotation. Raising A Reader is a four-session workshop with each session being 60 minutes. Attendance at all four sessions is encouraged but not required.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE

Author Book Reading and Workshop - Cancled
2024-04-06 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 respect workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn to write “respect” in Kanji (Japanese writing), to create a bookmark.
Registration is required

Paint and Sip
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join acclaimed local artist Jean Smith, for a paint and sip night at the museum. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage and enjoy an evening of painting. During this workshop, participants will be instructed on varying artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. Be sure to bring your special someone for an evening of painting and fun. All painting supplies are provided.
Registration is required.
Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.

Percussion Instrument Make and Play
2024-04-13 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome back ASU Professors Emeritus Duane Roen and his wife Maureen, for this fun and interactive music making workshop. Learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments made from items found around the home. The workshop will end with a brief concert performed alongside Maureen and Duane. Supplies provided. Ages 6 & up.
Registration Required.

Art with GVAL
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and the Gilbert Visual Arts League for this fun and interactive art workshop. Pam Hendricks, a member of the Gilbert Visual Arts League (GVAL) will lead participants through a workshop where they will learn new artistic techniques and make their own personal art projects. This class will focus on wet and dry watercolor techniques. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free to museum members; non-members $5.

Party in the Stars
2024-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 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 Peserve.
Registration is required. Cost: FREE
~donations for EVAC will be accepted at the observatory~

Gilbert Public Schools Junior High Art Show
2024-04-18 16:30 - 18:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States

Personalized Card Making Class
2024-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
During this fun art workshop, participants will be able to make a variety of personalized greeting cards to send to that special someone. The workshop will be led by acclaimed artist Peter Eobbi, who is a member of the Gilbert Visual Arts League. Join us and let your creativity shine! Ages 6 & up.
Registration is required.
Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.

Gilbert Leadership Alumni Event - History Day
2024-04-23 08:30 - 11:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Calling all Gilbert Leadership Alumni! You’re invited to engage in this abbreviated Learning Day experience designed specifically for our program graduates.
Check-in and Networking – 8:30 AM
Program/Tour- 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Coffee, water, and snacks provided
About History Day

Attendees can expect to gain knowledge and understanding of Gilbert’s origins, hear from a panel of individuals integral to Gilbert’s growth and history, and enjoy a guided tour of the Gilbert Historical Museum.

Register here: Gilbert Leadership Alumni Event – History Day – Apr 23, 2024 – Gilbert Chamber (gilbertaz.com)

Cookie Decorating with Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar
2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Come on your own or grab a girlfriend and join Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar as she guides you through a fun and relaxed spa themed cookie class. You’ll learn the basics of holding your icing bag, outlining and flooding, well as hand-painting, texturizing and using sanding sugar. A bonus Stanley cup cookie is included.
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All supplies and a take home box are included.
This beautiful spa set was designed by 6B’s Teaching Partners and is taught by Mae’s Cookie Jar.

Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

Raising a Reader
2024-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States

Gilbert Public Schools High School Art Show
2024-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States

Hassle Free Rose Growing in Arizona
2024-04-27 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH as we welcome Steve Sheard, Master Consulting Rosarian with the American Rose Society, and chairperson for the renowned Mesa Community College Rose Garden which contains 10,000 rose bushes! Learn about the best place to plant roses, the types of roses that grow well in Arizona and how to care for them especially during our hot summer months along with other relevant information.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE

Author Visit -Book Reading/Workshop
2024-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join local children’s picture book author-illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger, for a book reading and workshop. The author will read The Think, Then Do Karate Kid: A Dojo Kun Character Book on Controlling Impulsiveness from her children’s character-building picture book series. Following the book reading, the author will lead a workshop on dealing with bullies. In this workshop, participants will practice keeping their cool, and learn a variety of ways to deal with bullies. The books are geared toward children ages 5 to 10, but all ages are welcome to join this free special event.
Registration is required.

STEM Saturday
2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join AP teacher Karen Maas and her STEM students from Gilbert Classical Academy, as they share a STEM learning adventure with participants. GCA – Gilbert Classical Academy STEM HS students will be introducing a variety of STEM activities. They will be teaching 3D printing with both 3D pens and 3D printers. Beginning with CAD applications using Tinkercad, how to export to an STL format, how to convert to G-code and print. Also plug and play Makey Makey apps with fruit, and an introduction to Python coding with Texas Instrument calculators and the TI-Rover.
Registration is required.

Fundraising night for the Clare Home
2024-05-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Culinary Dropout – Gilbert, 383 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85234, United States
This benefit night will be held as a dine in only. Guests can walk in during this time slot or book a reservation via OpenTable ahead of time. Please note there might be a wait time, so making a reservation is highly advised!
Diners will need to mention they are with “Clare House” when dining in or show their server the flyer in order for the funds to be donated. 30% of all sales (excluding alcohol) will be donated back to HD SOUTH.

Author Visit - Book Reading
2024-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
HD SOUTH welcomes author Jim Shepard as he presents “Unique Plants of the Sonoran Desert And Arid Lands.” The iconic saguaro reaches for the sky. A prickly pear cactus produces delicious edible fruit. An agave sends up a 12-foot-high flower stalk to create future agaves. Using nature’s perfectly engineered spines, Chollas ‘jump’ onto a passing host. Life-long naturalist, Boyce Thompson Arboretum docent, and author Jim Shepard talk about Sonoran Desert plants, plant relationships/adaptations, survival techniques, keystone versus indicator species, medicinal benefits, and wildlife relationships in this presentation. After the program the author will visit with participants and sign books.
Shepherd’s book A Walk In The Wallace Desert Garden-Discovering Desert Secrets, can be purchased after the program.
Registration is required.
