Saturday, April 10, 2010

April Freeskool Calendar

ADDRESSES

The Catalyst Infoshop * 109 N. McCormick Street 

The Prescott Public Library * 215 E. Goodwin Street

Prescott College

Crossroads Center & Cafe: 215 Garden St. (behind 220 Grove)

Chapel: 220 Grove Ave

Ironwood: 310 Grove Ave

Sam Hill Art Gallery: 232 North Granite Street

Yavapai College * 1100 East Sheldon St.

Coffee Roasters * 318 West Gurley Street

House of Plenty * 111 N. McCormick Street 

HUB (Helping Understand Bicycles)
behind the Prescott College Admissions - 306 Grove Ave

Granite Performing Arts Center * 218 N.Granite St. Prescott


Ongoing Events

Fresh Works:  A Juried Student Exhibition

When:  April 8th - 24th, Gallery Hours Tue-Sat 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and by appointment

Where: the Prescott College Sam Hill Gallery

WOMANIFESTO

Come pick up the April issue of your local feminist zine, grrrl!
@ the Catalyst

Prescott College Presents: Annual Spring Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

This years Annual Spring Environmental Studies Colloquium Series will feature talks and discussions related to Place-based Environmental Education, Community and Sustainability.  All events are open to the public and free of charge. The Environmental Studies Colloquium Series is offered each spring and fall semester at Prescott College by Prescott College faculty and distinguished visiting researches and experts in the field.

MONDAYS

Karma Farm meeting

Open meeting.  Learn how you can participate in your not-for-profit community farm.

When? Mondays, 10:00 am

Where? Coffee Roasters - 318 W. Gurley St.

Women's Wisdom Circle

Meeting.

When: Mondays, 4PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Free Reiki Clinic

Recieve Reiki energy healing or share it.

When? Mondays, 5:30 pm

Where? New Location: 141 S. McCormick, suite 105

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Come practice your English, or volunteer with teaching or childcare.

When? Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Where? Prescott College San Juan 2nd floor
questions? call Zoe at 207 837 2702

Meeting of this really awesome consent group that we still don’t have a name for!

We will be wrapping condoms in tiny consent zines to give out at parties and formulating a mandatory consent talk for incoming freshmen.

When:  Monday, April 12th and April 26th, 8PM

Where: Prescott College Student Life Center

TUESDAYS

Karma Farm Work Party

When? Tuesdays,

10am -12pm

Where? Check the calendar at Coffee Roasters or the board at the Catalyst

Bushcraft, Fire by Friction, and Shelters with Todd

Let's talk about and practice primitive skills!

When? Tuesdays 4 to 6pm

Where? the Catalyst Infoshop

Prescott Vipassana Sangha

The purpose of vipassana meditation is to see things as they really are by eradicating mental impurities

When? Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm

Where? 134 Garden St 

ASL sign Language Conversational
Learning vocab and how to communicate with deaf and h.o.h.

When? Tuesdays, 6-7pm

Where? 436 North Washinton st in Prescott at the YEI

Fire dancing with the fire dancers

When? Tuesdays starting at 7:30pm

Where? Sundances parking lot (ALL ages)


WEDNESDAYS

Karma Farm Work Party

When? Wednesdays, 10am-12pm

Where? Check the calendar at Coffee Roasters or the board at the Catalyst

Toddler Storytime

Join Mr. Steve for stories and activities selected for ages 0-3.

When: Wednesdays, 10AM

Where:Founders Suite A& B

Community Lunch
Come for free soup and bread and make announcements or listen to others'!
When? Wednesdays, 12:30 pm
Where? Prescott College Crossroads Center

Women’s Empowerment Breakthrough Meetings

Wednesdays at 5 PM, Prescott College Student Life Center

Want to help us build a girl’s school in Maasailand, Kenya? Come to our meetings to learn how you can help with our FUNdraisers.


THURSDAYS

Silly Thursday Storytime

A silly, wiggly storytime for ages 2-5.

When: Thursdays, 10AM

Where: James Activity Room

Healthy Living Group

Discussion

When: Thursdays, noon

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Karma Farm Free Farmstand

Pick up wood, eggs, and soup. For free or barter!

There may also be surprises like tinctures, kombucha and the likes.

When? Thursdays, 3-6pm

Where? The House of Plenty

111 N. McCormick, next to the Catalyst

Karma Farm Work Party

When? Thursdays, 3-5pm

Where? Check the calendar at Coffee Roasters or the board at the Catalyst

Page Turners with Miss Joan

Kids from 6-10 can join Miss Joan for stories every Thursday afternoon. Some sessions will include crafts or other activities inspired by the stories.

When: Thursdays, 3:30PM

Where: James Activity Room

Prescott Jugglers Club

When:  Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Where: Granite Performing Arts Center

Final Cut Pro Video Editing Workshop
In the FREESKOOL course you learn how to log and capture footage from video cameras, construct a timeline and do some basic editing. My name is Hugh, I am working on a
video project about the Verde River for an Independent Study of mine and I am looking for volunteers who want to learn to edit. No experience necessary, but you should be comfortable working on computers. This is a great chance to get free instruction from myself and Prescott Colleges Video Lab Instructor Dana Oswald. We will already have the footage and all necessary equipment, you just need to show up ready to learn and help out on a local environmental and social justice project.
When? Thursdays, 7-9pm
Where? Prescott College Video Lab CrossRoads building room 205

FRIDAYS

Preschool Storytime

Stories, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 3-5. Siblings are always welcome, and registration is not required. If you have questions, call 777-1537.

When: Fridays, 10AM

Where: James Activity Room

Computer Basics for Spanish Speakers

Introduction to Computing for Spanish Speakers. Learn the basics of computer operation. Program is conducted in Spanish. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

Curso de Introducción a la Computación Básica en Español. Los asientos son limitados. Reservación al 848-2736

When: Fridays, 10AM

Where: Staff Training Room

Karma Farm Work Party

When? Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where? Check the calendar at Coffee Roasters or the board at the Catalyst

Food Not Bombs 
Food Not Bombs shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with anyone who wishes to eat them.  Volunteers come together to prepare, eat, serve, and clean up meals twice every week.  We believe that everyone should have access to free, healthy food.
When?  Fridays and Sundays, cook noon to 2:55pm, serve on the courthouse at 3

Where?  The Catalyst Infoshop Kitchen

ESL (English as a Second Language)

When? Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Where? Sacred Heart Church on N. Summit St.

SATURDAYS

Karma Farm Work Party

When? Saturdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Where? Check the calendar at Coffee Roasters or the board at the Catalyst

Make breakfast for Day Workers with the Aztlan Center
Come make breakfast for the day workers.

When? Saturdays, 7:00 - 9:00 am
Where? The Catalyst Infoshop (kitchen)

Drop-in Chess

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to drop in and play chess. Chess sets are available to check out for use in the library.

When: Saturdays,2PM

Where: Chess Tables

SUNDAYS

Circle of Life Celebration
Son-religious spiritual gathering, come honor the earth
When?  Sundays, 10:00 am
Where?  Prescott College Crossroads Center (215 Garden St.)

Food Not Bombs 
Food Not Bombs shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with anyone who wishes to eat them. 
Volunteers come together to prepare, eat, serve, and clean up meals twice every week.  We believe that everyone should have access to free, healthy food.
When?  Fridays and Sundays, cook noon to 2:55pm, serve on the courthouse at 3

Where?  The Catalyst Infoshop Kitchen

Hula Hooping with A.T.

Hula hoops will be provided.  Come have a good time. 

When? Sundays, 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Where? The Courthouse lawn

Ultimate Frisbee Club
Everyone welcome! Come place Ultimate Frisbee!
When? Sundays, 3:00 pm
Where? Ken Lindley field

Capoeira

Capoeira combines song, dance, and movement in a holistic martial art.  All levels of experience welcome!

When? Sundays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Where? Granite Performing Arts center – 218 N. Granite St.

Thursday, April 1st

Viewerie A-B Prescott Astronomy Club

View the spectacular geology of the Four Corners area, including volcanism, earthquakes, wind, water flow, and impact cratering. See those geologic features and rocks and mineral formations similar to those detected on other planets.

When: Thursday, April 01, 2010 - All Day

Where: Viewerie A Viewerie B-C Exhibit: Water Conservation

Learn about water conservation with the City of Prescott Water Conservation Department through the month of April.

When: April 1, All Day

Where: Viewerie C

The Language of the Visual Arts: Learning to Decode the Visual Language with Susan Handler
Visuals surround us in our everyday life but do we understand the visual language and the power that it holds?   This workshop introduces the concept of visual inquiry, which is the foundation for developing the decoding skill. Learning the language of the visual arts is based on sharpening ones visual inquiry techniques, visual literacy skills, and decoding symbols.  All lead to making visual connections, which results in learning to  “read” the visual arts. This critical thinking skill is useful for students of all ages. Learning to decode is very much similar to learning a new language.  This hands-on workshop has been presented to learners of all ages.  Participants work in teams from color art reproductions, using magnifying glasses to capture the minute details. Reproductions of the paintings will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring magnifying glasses
When? April 1st, 4-5pm
Where? the Catalyst

Poets Open Circle

Poetry reading/workshop

When: April 1, 6:30PM

Where: Bump Cnfrnce Room

Outdoor Play- The First Step in Effective Environmental Education with David Irvine and Riona Reidfreid

When? April 1st, 7-9pm

Where? P. C. Chapel

Friday, April 2nd

Basic Animal Track and Sign with Becky
Ever seen an animal track, an unknown scat, or a mysterious hole in the ground and asked
yourself, "Who left this track here? What was it doing? When did it pass by? Where is it going? Why did it come this way? How was it moving to leave that track pattern?  This class will open the door to basic tracking and leave you with the
tools to begin tracking on your own.  Bring your curiousity, a pad of paper and pencil, and any field guides to mammals, birds, plants, or ecology you think might
be helpful.
When? the 2nd and Friday the 9th at 1pm
Where? Meet at the Aspen Creek Trailhead (take Highland Ave. South, turn West onto Middlebrook Rd, trailhead
is at the end of Poplar Dr.)

Prescott Gem & Mineral Club Meeting

When: April 2, 1PM

Where: F. Suite A & B

The Corset Lecture: The Evolution of the Women's Silhouette with Susan Handler
The Evolution of the Women’s Silhouette addresses the western history of women as seen through the manipulation and control of their bodies for over a period of five hundred years. Audience members will be invited to participate in the hands on demonstrations. Undergarment costumes will be provided.
When? April 2nd, 3:30-4:30 pm
Where? the Catalyst

Saturday, April 3rd

Prescott Gem & Mineral Club Monthly Meeting

When: April 3-10AM

Where: Fnders Suite A & B

Sonidero Verbobala Soundsystem
A DJ/VJ project built on the traditions of the sonideros of Monterrey, Mexico and early Jamaican soundsystems. Verbobala can fill any space and any event with global rhythms from the underground and get everyone up and dancing. 808 beats under roots cumbia, Balkan horns blasting over dub, electronic music and field recordings from three continents; all punctuated by live video projections, VJ battles and Spanglish MC’s.
When:  April 3rd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Granite Performing Arts Center 218 N.Granite St. Prescott

Sunday, April 4th
Fruit Tree Grafting Basics with Shawna
This workshop will cover the basics of grafting apple tree scions onto
rootstock. There's room for 10-12 excited people! Email me at syaussi@prescott.edu
to RSVP. Knives, rootstock, and snacks will be provided. Bring a bucket to take home
your very own apple baby.
When? April 4th, 10am
Where? 129 Frontier Dr., Prescott

Eostar Sunday Celebration with Kelsey and Pamela

Devotees of the earth, the world is warming, the streams are flowing, everything is waking up and beautiful! We are celebrating this time of growth and rebirth with a light breakfast, a talk about the magic and Goddesses of spring, egg-painting, and a ceremony to honor this season of renewal and bless our passage into it. We will be constructing an altar for Ostara, so bring an offering if you'd like, and don't forget your egg for painting!

When? Sunday April 4 at 10am

Where? The Catalyst Infoshop

Monday, April 5th

Community BarBQ sponsored by HUB
free food, prizes, community ride
When? April 5th, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Where? HUB

Slow Foods Prescott Meeting

Agenda: Slow Food Potluck and Food Lessons

Please bring a dish with at least one local ingredient!

Playback Theater group invited to potluck!

When? April 5th, 5:00 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads Center (next to the Café)

Playback Theater Interactive Performance

When? April 5th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Where? the Prescott College Crossroads Café

Tuesday, April 6th

Prescott Art Docents

Art Workshop

When: April 06,9AM

Where: Fnders Suite A & B

Silver Knights Chess Club

Play Chess!

When: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 1:00 PM

Where: Elsea Cnfrnce Room

"Dewey Know it?" Nonfiction Book Club

Kids in grades 2-4 can earn a Dewey Decimal Diploma by learning to find nonfiction books using the library cataliog and the Dewey Decimal system.

When: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 3:30 PM

Where: James Activity Room

Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance

 Strategy Meeting with Back Country Horsemen

When: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 5:30 PM

Where: Bump Conference Room

International Film Series

 Storm is described as "Harrowing, provocative and deeply probing!" by Kevin Thomas, LA Times. In German with English subtitles.

When: Tuesday, April 06, 6:30PM

Where: Fnders Suite A & B

Wednesday, April 7th
Wednesday Poetry Discussion Group

 Join Dr. Janet Preston to enjoy and discuss great poetry in an informal setting. This free program is open to all. Copies of poems will be distributed at the gathering. 777-1500

When: Wednesday, April 07, 10AM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Teen Game Day

Play games, have a snack, and hang out with other teens! Open to grades 6 and up.

When: Wednesday, April 07, 1:30PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Tire Changing Workshop with Catie Armstrong
Learn how to fix a flat, put on a new tire and keep on rollin'.
When? April 7th, 1:30 pm
Where? HUB

Prescott Area Board Gamers

Play board games

When: April 07, 5PM

Where: Bump Conference Room

Prescott Astronomy Club

General meeting

When: Wednesday, April 07, 5:30PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

A Night with the Aztlan Center hosted by the Peace and Justice Center

Come and see what the Prescott College Aztlan Center has to offer you.  The Aztlan Center provides students with resources and learning opportunities to think critically about social justice, racism, violence, and discrimination in Prescott.  The Aztlan center works to improve social conditions in our community.

When? April 7th, 6:30 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossoroads Center

Thursday, April 8th

Science Fiction Film Festival

Children of Men - Hailed as one of the best movies of the last decade, this is a dystopian nightmare where humanity has become infertile. "Children of Men... Is the movie of the millennium because it's about our millennium, with its fractured, fearful politics and random bursts of violence and terror."
When: April 7th, 3:30 pm

Where: Prescott College, The Chapel.   There will be free food!

Thursday, April 8th

Parenting from Your Heart

A talk on nonviolent communication for parents

When: Thursday, April 08, 6PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

WORDS Book Club

April's title is "The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom. Join us in lively discussions of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction.

When: Thursday, April 08, 6PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Shadow Puppetry Practicum w/ Slam
Don't know sheet about shadow-puppetry?  Neither do I! Seeking dexterous experts to
come share their best creative creatures and characters, as well as fellow novices
who want to explore this art of adumbration! Projector provided. Bring hands, props,
and funny voices.
When:  Thursday 8th, 6:00 pm
Where: at the Catalyst

Prescott Hypnosis Club

Public Meeting

When: Thursday, April 08, 7PM

Where: Bump Conference Room

Friday, April 9th

Nonviolence Skillshare hosted by the Peace and Justice Center

This two-day forum will explore the theoretical and practical applications of nonviolent action for social change and environmental justice.  We welcome the community to participate in a series of workshops, role-plays, brainstorms, and breakout sessions - plus food, music, and local action! People are encouraged to bring their own ideas and topics for facilitating workshops and also take part in scheduled sessions on themes including human rights, direct action, food justice, parenting, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution.  The Nonviolence Skillshare forum represents an opportunity to bring together people and communities working for change in an interactive setting to help create solidarity and mutual aid.

When? Friday April 9 and Saturday April 10 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads and Chapel

Basic Animal Track and Sign with Becky
Ever seen an animal track, an unknown scat, or a mysterious hole in the ground and asked
yourself, "Who left this track here? What was it doing? When did it pass by? Where is it going? Why did it come this way? How was it moving to leave that track
pattern?  This class will open the door to basic tracking and leave you with the tools to begin tracking on your own.  Bring your curiosity, a pad of paper and
pencil, and any field guides to mammals, birds, plants, or ecology you think might be helpful.
When? Friday the 2nd and Friday the 9th, 1:00 pm.
Where? Meet at the Aspen Creek Trailhead (take Highland Ave. South, turn West onto Middlebrook Rd, trailhead
is at the end of Poplar Dr.)

Art Days at the Library - King Tut's Birthday Party

Children in grades 1-5 can explore ancient Egypt, find King Tut's tomb, and help choose a birthday gift for King Tut's queen.

 When: Friday, April 09, 1 PM

Where: James Activity Room

Art Exhibit:  Fresh Works II

Come to the opening of Fresh Works II, a juried Prescott College student exhibition

When:  April 9th, Opening Reception 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Sam Hill Warehouse Gallery 

Saturday, April 10th

Nonviolent Skillshare hosted by the Peace and Justice Center

This two-day forum will explore the theoretical and practical applications of nonviolent action for social change and environmental justice.  We welcome the community to participate in a series of workshops, role-plays, brainstorms, and breakout sessions - plus food, music, and local action! People are encouraged to bring their own ideas and topics for facilitating workshops and also take part in scheduled sessions on themes including human rights, direct action, food justice, parenting, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution.  The Nonviolence Skillshare forum represents an opportunity to bring together people and communities working for change in an interactive setting to help create solidarity and mutual aid.

When? Friday April 9 and Saturday April 10, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads and Chapel

Animal Disaster Services

Meeting

When: Saturday, April 10, 9:30AM

Where: Fnders Suite A & B

Southwest Skye Pipes and Drums in concert - LIVE!

This award winning pipe band (the newest pipe band in Arizona) will perform in celebration of National Tartan Week. They bring a variety of pipes, tunes, and entertainment. Don't miss this unique event.

When: Saturday, April 10, 12PM

Where: Library Lawn

Sign Language Class

Learn sign language!

When: Saturday, April 10, 1PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Rebel Diaz Live at Prescott College!

Free and Open to the Public!
www.myspace.com/rebeldiaz

When:  Saturday, April 10th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Where:  Prescott College, Crossroads Center 

Sunday, April 11th

Celebrate the Sun Day: Spotlight on the Stars VII

Help form a human sundial & make take-away paper sundials with Fulton Wright. Spotlight on the Stars VII

When: Sunday, April 11, 1PM

Where: Library Lawn, Bump Conference Room, Elsea Conference Room

Celebrate the Sun Day: Spotlight on the Stars VII

Sun Spotter and Night Sky activities with Prescott Astronomy Club's Marilyn Unruh.

When: Sunday, April 11, 1PM

Where: Courtyard

Canyon Country Community Lecture Series

Charting the Canyon: A photographic exploration.” Presented by Mark Klett, who with Byron Wolfe spent three summers locating the sites of historic photographs and artworks of the Grand Canyon and making new photographs at the same locations. The Grand Canyon Association and the library partner to present these popular lectures.

When: Sunday, April 11, 2PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Monday, April 12th

Prescott Area La Leche League

Breastfeeding support and information

When: Monday, April 12, 10AM

Where: Founders Suite B

Conversational Spanish

Check your English at the door and brush up on your Spanish! Whether you are heading south on vacation or just don't want to lose your ability to speak Spanish, join us for an hour of conversation and camaraderie. All levels of ability are welcome.

When: Monday, April 12, 10AM

Where: Bump Conference Room

AAUW

Genealogy Group Discussion

When: Monday, April 12, 1PM

Where: Founders Suite B

Tuesday, April 13th

Tuesday Morning Book Club

Discuss a suspenseful tale with the group as they review ‘The Pact’ by the popular author Jodi Picoult

When: Tuesday, April 13, 10AM

Where: Founders Suite B

Brakes Workshop with Chris
Stop by HUB to get your ride to stop right.
We'll be looking at how to switch out cables and adjust those squeaky brakes.
When? April 13th, 2:00 pm
Where? HUB

Yavapai Group Sierra Club

General Public Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 13, 6PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Wednesday, April 14th

After-School Astronomy Party for All Ages!

Nasa Educator Resource Specialist Stacy DeVeau, all about telescopes with John Carter, NOAO Dark Skies Educational Kits and more.

When: Wednesday, April 14, 1PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Spotlight on the Stars VII: After School Star Party

When: Wednesday, April 14, 1PM

Where: Library Lawn, Courtyard, Elsea Conference Room

Spotlight on the Stars VII: After School Star Party

Play Mars 20/20 and Night Sky Monopoly.

When: Wednesday, April 14, 1:30PM

Where: James Activity Room

Science Fiction Film Festival

A Space Oddysey - One of the most influential of all sci-fi films -- and one of the most controversial -- Stanley Kubrick's 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity -- and folly -- of mankind.

When:  April 14th, 3:30 pm

Where: Prescott College, The Chapel.   There will be free food!

Central AZ Geology Club

General meeting, public welcome

When: Wednesday, April 14, 6:30PM

Where: Fnders Suite A & B

Water Issues in Prescott hosted by the Peace and Justice Center 

This night will be about water issues in PRescott and the future with or without the Big Chino Pipeline.  A couple of short documentaries will be shown, and a few speakers will discuss the effects of building the pipeline, and alternatives to solving our water problem.  Following the speakers there will be a discussion.  A diverse sent of opinions will be considered.  The goal is to find common ground on an issue that effects us all.

When?  April 14th, 6:30 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads Community Room

Thursday, April 15th

Arizona Neurofeedback Center

Brain Training Discussion

When: Thursday, April 15, 5PM

Where: Bump Conference Room

PPL Third-Thursday Star Talks

Learn about Lowell Observatory's flagship Discovery Channel Telescope, from Dr. Roe as well as his building of the first instrument for studying Kuiper Belt Objects. Free. 777-1526.

When: Thursday, April 15, 6:30PM

Where: Fnders Suite A&B 

Where the Dragon Meets the Angry River: Nature and Power in the Peoples Republic of China by Ed Grumbine.

China’s meteoric rise to economic powerhouse might be charted with dams. Every river in the country has been tapped to power exploding cities and factories-every river but one.  Running through one of the richest natural areas in the world, the Nujiang’s raging waters were on the verge of being dammed when a 2004 government moratorium halted construction. Might the Chinese dragon bow to the “Angry River”?  Would Beijing put local people and their land ahead of power and profit?  Could this remote region actually become a model for sustainable growth? 

Come to this reading/slide show/book release celebration to find out what Ed learned about the real-world

consequences of conservation and development decisions now being made in Beijing and beyond.

When?  April 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads Center

Friday, April 16th

PAWS - Prescott Area Women's Shelter

Training

When: Friday, April 16, 9:30AM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Practical Self-Defense Crash Course with Kelsey
Everyone should know how to throw a solid punch when in a tight spot. Come learn how to use effective attacks and blocks, fight from the ground, & use your voice. We'll be learning and perfecting the basics and you'll get to actually use yer new skills on a target and a person with an awkward looking chest pad. Come with some friends and wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in. This class is beginner-friendly, so don't feel intimidated if you don't know the first thing about fighting back. And if you do know, feel free to help me teach or challenge me to a fight! LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE.
Where: Granite Performing Arts Center
When: Friday April 16th, 10 am - 12 pm

Third Friday Chamber Music Series

Enjoy Prescott Women's Chamber Choir, Desportes Clarinet Quartet "Normandie Suite" and other fine performances by local musicians.

When: Friday, April 16, 4PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

Prescott’s sixth annual Take Back the Night (also known as Reclaim the Night) will be held on April 16th, 2010 at the courthouse square. The event is a chance for community members to gather together to network and dialogue about sexual violence being perpetuated in the Prescott area. The event will include food, live music, speakers and presenters, open dialogue, and finally, a rally and candle-lit march to reclaim the night from the fear of violence in our community. It will be a celebration of those who’ve survived and a brain-storming session for ending the perpetuation of this violence. In the USA 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will be victims of sexual violence and/or assault in their lifetime. This is nothing less than a pandemic. The intention of this event is to bring together our community in order to give voice to those who’ve been silenced and to bring about change. Take Back the Night being organized by the Prescott College’s Feminist Psychology class as it has been for the past three years. For more information please

feel free to contact Emma Gifford at egifford@prescott.edu or Chrissy Becker at cbecker1@prescott.edu
When:  April 16th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Where:  The Courthouse Square

Lets Sneak in to Coachella

Dont have $300? Then what do we have to lose? I've got 3 seats in my car available. Lets do this.

Fri April 16 - Sun April 18 (if we get in) 

Saturday, April 17th

The 2nd Annual Chalk It Up!
Chalk it up! is a family-friendly, community-centered, artistic endeavor intended to cultivate
and support the creativity in people of all ages and abilities.
For more information and to view last year's photo gallery visit
www.prescottchalkart.com or email us at info@prescottchalkart.com
When?April 17-18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where? Summit Bank Parking Lot (201 N. Montezuma)

Science Fun for Everyone Party Star Party

Make Impact Craters with NAU's "Astro Guy" Ed Anderson and Comets with the NAU Astronomy Club

When: Saturday, April 17, 10AM

Where: Courtyard

Science Fun for Everyone - Spotlight on the Stars VII

"Come and Go" for Teachers, PTA, PTO's and Homeschool. "How to Host a Family Science Night at Your School" handouts, Q&A, and prizes with Mary Lara, Arizona's NASA/JPL Solar System Educator & President of the AZ Science Teacher's Assoc.

When: Saturday, April 17, 10AM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Spotlight on the Stars VII: Family Star Party

Jump into a "Mock Science Night"! filled with making your own science experiments. All ages. Materials provided.

When: Saturday, April 17, 10AM

Where: Library Lawn, Founders Suite A & B, Bump Conference Room

Spotlight on the Stars VII - Star Party for Little Ones

Kids up to age 5 are invited to enjoy moon cookies and star punch, design their own planets, and win prizes in the beanbag toss!

When: Saturday, April 17, 10AM

Where: James Activity Room

Starry Nights at Watson Lake 2010

Mars & Saturn's Rings + Telescope Tune-ups at 6:30 p.m. Join us with your own telescope, binoculars or use our Public Telescope! Watson Lake Park Upper Ramada.

When: Saturday, April 17, 7:30PM

Sunday, April 18th

Cribbage Open Group

Playing Cribbage

When: Sunday, April 18, 2PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

The Artist's Path

Showcase of Prescott Area Talent

When: Sunday, April 18, 2:30PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Monday, April 19th

Conversational Spanish

Check your English at the door and brush up on your Spanish! Whether you are heading south on vacation or just don't want to lose your ability to speak Spanish, join us for an hour of conversation and camaraderie. All levels of ability are welcome.

When: Monday, April 19, 10AM

Where: Bump Conference Room

Rainwater Harvesting, Talk & Book Signing by Brad Lancaster

Renowned permaculturist and water harvesting expert Brad Lancaster will speak on “Turning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance”. A book signing will follow the presentation. All are welcome free of charge. For more information please contact Rebekah Doyle at (928) 350-2211 or rdoyle@prescott.edu.

When? April 19th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where? Prescott College Crossroads Center

Tuesday, April 20th

Silver Knights Chess Club

Play Chess

When: Tuesday, April 20, 1PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Teen Advisory Group

Kids and teens in grades 6-12 meet to plan library programs and help with service projects. Call Jennifer at 777-1518 for details!

When: Tuesday, April 20, 3:30PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

The Cauldron (A Poet's Wellspring)

Poets gathering

When: Tuesday, April 20, 6:30PM

Where: Bump Conference Room

OneBook AZ Author Visit by Jana Bommersbach

The Literary Event of the Season. The author of Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd will talk about her book and the murder that rocked Phoenix. Was Judd guilty?

When: Tuesday, April 20, 7PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Wednesday, April 21st

Science Fiction Film Festival

A Scanner Darkly - An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result. Directed by Richard Linklater (Dazed & Confused, Waking Life) "There's no other filmmaker, living or dead, who could produce a futuristic sci-fi nightmare, a hipster comedy, a haunting film noir and a cartoon, all in the same movie." - Salon.com

When:  April 21st,3:30 pm
Where: Prescott College, The Chapel.   There will be free food!

Multi-Media DIY Tour!
Joshua Ploeg's vegan "cooking show" and Michael Hoerger and Mia Partlow of "Edible Secrets" with a traveling "museum" and presentation about the secret history of food and espionage and Joe Biel of Microcosm Publishing with a chat, a short film called "If It Ain't Cheap, It Ain't Punk", a documentary
about Plan It X Records and their DIY festival and his traveling book and zine store/distro. There will be bands, potentially a skillshare, zine swap and more! Contact catalystinfo@catalystinfoshop.net if you'd like to be involved!

When: April 21st, 5:00 pm

Where: the Catalyst

Prescott Area Board Gamers Play Board games

When: Wednesday, April 21, 5PM

Where: Bump Conference Room

AHC Community Book Discussion

Kathryn Reisdorfer will lead an active discussion on the OneBook AZ title Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd. Everyone is welcome to participate.

When: Wednesday, April 21, 6PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Thursday, April 22nd

Celtic Traditions

Learn about Celtic songs, poetry, fokelore, etc

When: Thursday, April 22, 6:30PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Fostering Environmenal Awareness and Community Empowerment Toward a Sustainable Future and Ironwood Tree Experience: Green Lots

Description: Historically, Environmental Education has offered pathways to knowledge and practices of stewardship, emphasizing values that benefit humans and the natural world. Today, traditional stewardship values have expanded to sustainability values. Sustainability blurs the demarcation between the human community and the natural world. Environmental Education for a Sustainable Future emphasizes the educational continuum that moves learners from awareness to action, resulting in ecological, social, and economic benefits.

Suzanne and Eric Dhruv, Prescott College MAP alums and directors of Prescott College’s Center for Children and Nature and Ironwood Tree Experience work to connect teens with their community through experiences in nature. These experiences enhance teen’s awareness of ecological, social, and economic connections in the urban and rural environments and inspire youth to engage in community action projects.

When?  April 22nd, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads Center

Place-based Environmental Education at Kino Bay Sonora, Mexico

Prescott College Kino Bay Center Environmental Education Program :

Fostering environmental awareness and community empowerment toward a sustainable future

Prescott College Kino Bay Center is located in the fishing village Bahia de Kino, Mexico on the shores of the Gulf of California. Since 1998 the Center has been running an Environmental Education Program with the local schools of the community. The mission of the program is to foster ecological awareness through exploration of regional ecosystems, encourage involvement in local conservation issues, while building capacity for young people to become involved in conservation regional efforts. Now is an important time to reach out to the youth, the future of Bahia de Kino, to provide them with the knowledge, motivation, and skills to secure a sustainable ecological and economic future. Beyond a model, the EEP is an example of a multicultural program that is growing in an organic way with the involvement of the community.  The long-term commitment of the Kino Bay Center within the community has provided continuity and support for educational opportunities providing as well as the empowerment of a new generation.

Time and place of this event unknown, check www.prescott.edu for more details.

Friday, April 23rd
Tantra and Your Blissful Existence with Pamela

We wake up every morning wrapped in our beautifully elaborate and perfect bodies. We are pulsing with energies, vibrations, emotions, and sensation! What could be more sacred than reveling in the incredible experience of interacting with the universe with our lungs and muscles, organs and neurons?

Wear comfy clothes that your body feels good in. We'll learn a little, talk a little, and exercise a little. The group will set the pace.

When? Friday, April 23 at 9am

Where? The Catalyst

Derailers Workshop with Tim
Get back on track with Tim's Derailer Workshop.
We'll be getting those gears shifting smooth so you can peddle more.
When? April 23rd, 3:30 pm
Where? HUB

Prescott Computer Society

Educational session of Special Interest Group

When: Friday, April 23, 1PM

Where: Founders Suite A & B

Saturday, April 24th

Granite Creek Cleanup with Prescott Creeks

This is the 16th annual gathering to clean the Granite Creek Watershed of garbage and solid waste. Bring warm layers, water, and good walking/hiking shoes.

Where? Granite Creek Park Ramada

When? April 24th, 8:00 am

What Would You Love?

PSYCH-K Introduction and Demonstration

When: Saturday, April 24, 10AM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Ko-Sho-Ni Martial Arts with Aiva

Pine tree style Karate! A practical, defensive, and mindful approach to traditional martial arts.  Ko-Sho-Ni focuses on the use of control to teach the body how to fight only those who leave one with no other choice in the most dire of circumstances.

When? Saturday April 24th at 10am

Where? Granite Creek Park at the vollleyball nets

Sign Language Class

Sign Language Class

When: Saturday, April 24, 1PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Sunday, April 25th

Prescott Orchid Society

General Meeting

When: Sunday, April 25, 1PM

Where: Fnders Suite A & B

'How' does poetry mean?

Poetry is not rocket science. Just a little knowledge of the special language poetry uses and just a little time spent learning it will reward you with a lot of pleasure. Images, symbols, metaphors---you already know what these are. We’re just going to spend a little time focusing on how the poet uses them to convey meaning, enabling anyone who wants to gain access to the explosive power of poetry.

When: April 25, 1PM

Where: Elsea Conference Room

Monday, April 26th

Conversational Spanish

Check your English at the door and brush up on your Spanish! Whether you are heading south on vacation or just don't want to lose your ability to speak Spanish, join us for an hour of conversation and camaraderie. All levels of ability are welcome.

When: Monday, April 26, 10AM

Where: Bump Conference Room

Tuesday, April 27th
Community BarBQ with HUB!
This will be a Bike Month Celebration! There will be tables for Prescott Alternative Transportation,
Local Shops, Bike Raffles, and Workshops!
When? April 27th, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where? HUB

Wednesday, April 28th

Science Fiction Film Festival

Wizards - A cult classic post-apocalyptic science fiction/fantasy cartoon, taking place two million years in the future, about the battle between two wizards, one representing the forces of magic and one representing the forces of technology.

When:  April 28th, 3:30 pm

Where:  Prescott College, The Chapel.  There will be free food!

Decolonization and Allyship: Showing Solidarity with Indigenous Struggle hosted by the Peace and Justice Center

What does solidarity actually look like? This open workshop is for all folks, with carying levels of activist experience, dedicated to exploring this question.  Some topics will include: decolonization as a social movement, allyship, settler mentality, and tools for combatting colonial privelege.

When? Wednesday April 28, 6:30pm

Where? Prescott College Crossroads Center

Stuff To Visit Around Arizona This Month:

Flagtaff:

Food Not Bombs!
Contact fnbflagstaff@gmail.com for more information.
When? Every Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Where? Club 111, Flagstaff

Tucson:

Gender/Patriarchy Discussion
This open, co-ed discussion will touch on many topics relating to male domination of the planet.
Ideas and organization of the meeting will change and evolve. Anyone welcome to come and participate in a respectful atmosphere.
When? Every Thursday, 6:00 pm
Where? Dry River Collective (740 N. Main St. @ University Blvd., Tucson)

BICAS-25
Group Ride
When? Every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 am
Where? Meet at Food Co-op on 4th Ave, Tuscon

 

 

               

 

 

                    

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