HD SOUTH News Release May 2025
For Immediate Release
Contact Denise Lopez
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HD SOUTH-HOME OF THE GILBERT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
May 2025
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
May 2025
Gilbert, AZ (March 26, 2025) – 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 .
May Events
20TH ANNUAL ART OF QUILTING QUILT SHOW
HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, invites you to the 20th Annual “Art of Quilting” Show with a special theme of “Then and Now”. The “Art of Quilting” show will run from February 25 to May 26, 2025. Show admission is included in the price of museum admission.
22nd ANNUAL GVAL JURIED ART SHOW AND SALE
HD SOUTH invites you to the 22nd Annual GVAL Juried Art Show and Sale. Art for the show is selected by a professional juror and the show judge selects the winners and Best In Show. A selection of submitted pieces will be available for viewing in Gallery 4. All pieces can be viewed online at www.gval.org. The show will include over 80 pieces of assorted works-- painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. The show opens March 29 and runs until May 3, 2025. HD SOUTH partners with GVAL, which is a non-profit group that offers a venue for local artists to show their work. Admission to Gallery 4 is included in the price of museum admission.
WHY THE 5 C’s?
Are you familiar with the “5 C’s” of Arizona? Copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, and climate were the foundation of our state’s early economy and are all represented on the official state seal. From April 21st to June 30th, we will highlight each of the “5 C’s” of Arizona and explore how our own Gilbert history is connected to these essential elements.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
HD SOUTH will sponsor a morning of remembrance on Memorial Day. The event will take place on Monday, May 26th from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. at Town Hall (50 E. Civic Center Drive). The event is a collaboration between HD SOUTH, the Town of Gilbert, the Veteran’s Advisory Board, and American Legion Post 39. The event will include a flag and wreath ceremony, the battlefield cross, the POW/MIA table, and remarks from local Gilbert dignitaries, including Mayor Scott Anderson.
May Programs
LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
May 5th, 19th, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm 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. The May book selection is “Clear” by Carys Davies. Against the rugged backdrop of a remote Scottish island in 1843, this intimate drama unfolds with tension and tenderness: a touching and crystalline study of ordinary people buffeted by history and a powerful exploration of the distances and connections between us. Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants. To register and purchase the book, please visit www.literallybookshop.com
YOGA AT HD SOUTH
May 5th, 12th, 19th, 2025 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Amilia Lucie and Alyssa Schaeffer, 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. Space limited. Cost: FREE
WORLD MAP OF TRAVEL
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm Welcome world traveler extraordinaire Tim Steele and his wife Carol as they share their experiences with traveling the world economically. This travel presentation will include information on great travel locations, excursions, the cost of travel, accommodations, food, transportation and more. Traveling can be fun, adventurous, and an unforgettable experience, especially if you are well prepared. In this 3-part program, Tim and Carol will teach you how to make your next trip abroad a wonderful travel experience while keeping costs low. Pictures and artifacts are included. Registration is required. Cost: FREE
PAINT & SIP
May 8, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm 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. Class attendance limited. Cost: Members FREE, Non-members $5
PERSONALIZED CARD MAKING
May 3, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:00pm Led by acclaimed artist and Gilbert Visual Art League member, Peter Eobbi, participants will make a variety of 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
ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL May 17, 2025, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm 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 teaching new artistic techniques. All supplies provided. Registration is required. See the calendar for this month’s art project. Cost: Members FREE, Non-members $5.
COOKIE DECORATING WITH MAE’S COOKIE JAR
May 22, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm Whether you come on your 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. Cookie sets are designed by 6B’s Teaching Partners and taught by Vickie. All supplies and a take-home box are provided. See the website calendar for this month’s cookie set. Ages 16 & up. Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISIT & BOOK READING
May 24, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:00pm Join local children’s author Dianne White, as she reads from her book Finding Grateful illustrated by Faith Pray. What does grateful look like? How does it feel? How do you find it? With evocative, lyrical prose, this warmly illustrated children’s book is a reminder to pause, reflect, and take in the glimmers of positivity and connection that can be found amid even the most difficult circumstances. Dianne will affirm growing up means there are times for feeling your best, succeeding, feeling uncertain, and failing—and everything in between. Ages 4-8. Registration required. Cost: FREE
SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF
May 27, 2025 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Join Stuart Preston, a certified Sound Practitioner, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation session designed for those grappling with deep grief and loss. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, and a pillow to create your own personal sanctuary. Dress comfortability and arrive 10 minutes early. Age 16 years and up. Registration is required. Space limited. Cost: $5 per person.
FAMILY HISTORY-FAMILY TRADITIONS, RITUALS, AND CUSTOMS
May 29, 2025 | 6:30 – 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 a unique family history workshop. Families have traditions, rituals, and customs. Some of them are centuries old—e.g., eating holiday foods that were eaten in our ancestors’ home counties. Some are relatively recent—e.g., taking a photo on the first day of school each year. Sometimes we know the origins of our traditions, rituals, and customs; sometimes we may not ever realize that something is a tradition. In this workshop, we will write about family traditions that are important to us or ones that we no longer observe, (so please bring paper and a pen or a laptop.) Ages 12 and up. Registration required. Cost: FREE
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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 the 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. These pillars include History, Health & Wellness, Science, Literature, Art, and Music. 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
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