Play musical instruments from around the world with 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. Ages 6 & […]
Join 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 […]
Kids ages seven and older, teens, and adults are invited to join certified black belt instructors from East Valley Martial Arts to learn and brush-up on 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” […]
Join us on Thursday, March 26th from 6:00pm-7:00pm for the annual Gilbert Historical Society Member’s Meeting. The special guest speaker for the evening will be Greg Tilque who will share information regarding Gilbert Sister Cities. In 1995, Greg, the former Director of Economic Development for the Town of Gilbert, placed an ad in the Gilbert […]
The popular music of the WW II years was far more than just entertainment. The U.S. Army quickly recognized the value of music as a force multiplier and vital connection to home, creating the Armed Forces Radio Service to bring songs to troops in combat zones. Back home, radios and phonographs poured out song after […]
Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The 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 “A Maiden’s Prayer” by local author Srianthi Perera. In 1970’s […]
Welcome Jeff Miner for a unique opportunity to learn the art of paper folding. In this hands-on paper folding workshop, you'll learn to create two classic designs! First, discover the art of origami as we fold a traditional crane with wings that flap! Then, construct a paper airplane that really soars. Perfect for families and […]
Join HD SOUTH and local teacher Erik Gillman for this intermediate 3 D printing STEM program. In this class, students will learn how to create designs for 3D printing using TinkerCAD software. They will then prepare their design for printing (slicing) using a program called Astroprint. Finished designs will then be 3D printed, and available […]
Improve Balance ~ Maintain Health ~ Strengthen Focus – Welcome Janice Motoike with TTCSUSA as she shares this unique health and wellness program where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Taoist Tai Chi arts using some of the 108 movements in their unique set. Experience how a regular tai chi practice provides a […]
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. Families observe and celebrate a range of holidays for religious, secular, historical, familial, or even whimsical reasons. In this workshop, each of us will […]