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HD SOUTH- Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum Programs, Workshops and Events-December 2024

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For Immediate Release
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HD SOUTH--HOME OF THE GILBERT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
December 2024
 
Gilbert, AZ (October 24, 2024) – HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, is the East Valley’s arts, culture, & history center and offers a series of exciting and informative programs for people of all ages. These programs are led by artists, historians, storytellers, health and wellness specialists, botanists, and scientists; experts in their field who share their knowledge and skills with our community.  To register, visit www.hdsouth.org/calendar . 
December Events
THE SANTA EXPRESS
HD SOUTH is hosting the “Santa Express” event on Saturday, December 7 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.  Santa Claus will be making his 7th annual visit to HD SOUTH, and you do not want to miss out on the fun!  This festive event will feature a private tour of the model train display followed by various holiday-themed stops along the HD SOUTH “railroad”.  Guests will enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and of course a visit and photo opportunity with Santa.  Santa Express at HD SOUTH is more than an event; it’s an embodiment of joy, community, and the true essence of giving back during this special time of year. Ticket prices are $15 per person. Children under 2 are free.  All tickets must be purchased in advance, tickets will not be available at the door.  All proceeds benefit HD SOUTH.  For more information, visit www.hdsouth.org/events
HELLO FROM THE HERITAGE DISTRICT
HD SOUTH is participating in a fun, new initiative launched by the Town of Gilbert called, “Hello From The Heritage District”.  This program will provide visitors with the unique opportunity to send postcards sharing their experiences in downtown Gilbert!  From now until January 6, museum guests will be able to fill out a postcard and place them in the special mailbox located near the museum entrance.  At the end of the project, the Town of Gilbert will collect all the postcards and mail them.  Be sure to fill out your postcard the next time you visit HD SOUTH and say, “Hello” from the Heritage District!
LIGHT SENSITIVE EXHIBIT
In Gallery 4 through January 11th, enjoy images created using traditional darkroom, historical, and alternative photographic processes and methods.  As we have seen technology trends continue to drive digital photography and presentation, Light Sensitive highlights art from artists working in traditional and historical printing processes.  Light Sensitive seeks to celebrate, promote, and reaffirm the art of handcrafted prints that uniquely belong to the tradition of the light sensitive creative processes. Gallery 4 admission is included in the price of museum admission.
GREETINGS FROM! 
From December 3-February 10, be sure to check out our newest exhibit featuring nearly 40 pulchritudinous postcards!  Postcards have been connecting people since the late 1800s, offering a quick, economical, convenient, and enjoyable way to communicate. This display of postcards will take you on a journey across the country, and through the decades, showcasing everything from Florida's lovely beaches to a cabana holiday along the California Redwood Highway. Don't forget to check out the birthday, Easter, and holiday greetings included along the way!  Exhibit admission is included in the price of museum admission.
December Programs
YOGA  AT HD SOUTH
December 2, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc instructor, Sara Nakai, for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning their 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.
HOLIDAY CARD MAKING CLASS
December 7, 2024 | 10:30am – 12:00pm. Led by acclaimed artist and Gilbert Visual Art League member, Peter Eobbi, participants will make a variety of holiday-themed greeting cards. Peter has an extensive background in design and makes art that celebrates life! Join us and let your creativity shine! Registration is required. Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.
YOGA  AT HD SOUTH
December 9, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc instructor, Cassie Yazzie, for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning their 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.
FAMILY HISTORY-FAMILY CELEBRATIONS
December 10, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm. 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. Families can celebrate a wide range of life’s events, and sometime these celebrations can be simple events, or very elaborate with months of planning. In this workshop, we will share stories about some of the celebrations that our families hold. Then we will write about them. Registration is required. Cost: Free                                                                             
COOKIE DECORATING WITH VICKIE FROM MAE’S COOKIE JAR                                  
December 12, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm.  Whether you come on you own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating gorgeous, holiday 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. See the calendar for this month’s cookie set. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth
ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL                                         
December 14, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm. Join HD SOUTH and Pam Hendricks, a member of the Gilbert Visual Art League (GVAL) for this fun and interactive art workshop.  Pam will teach participants new artistic techniques to create a unique piece of art. See the calendar for this month’s project. All supplies are provided. Cost: Members FREE; Non-members $5.         
STEM SATURDAY   
December 14, 2024 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Have fun at the museum on Saturday afternoon 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 hands-on activities as well as 3D printing with both 3D pens and printers, CAD applications using Tinkercad, Makey Makey app and more! All supplies provided. Registration is required.  Class registration will close at 12:00pm on Friday 12/13. 
SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF                                                                                                                December 17, 2024 | 6:30pm-7:30pm. Join Stuart Preston, a certified Sound Practitioner, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation Session designed for those grappling with 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. Registration is required due to limited space. Ages 16 & up. Cost: $5 per person.
 
About HD SOUTH: Originally opened as Gilbert Elementary School in 1913, HD SOUTH—Home of The Gilbert Historical Museum, is the oldest building still standing in Gilbert and is the only one on the National Register of Historic Places.  The museum has made great strides to become one of Arizona’s premier community history museums as well as a center for arts and culture.  HD SOUTH is the vibrant cornerstone of an intergenerational community that celebrates the past, inspires unity of all people, and cultivates life-enriching collaboration.  The programs and events at HD SOUTH focus on six community pillars and are designed for all generations.  A private 501(c)3 non-profit, HD SOUTH is a catalyst for connection while bridging generations and maintaining a stewardship of history.  For more information and to see our calendar of events, visit www.hdsouth.org

HD SOUTH- Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum Programs, Workshops and Events-December 2024