Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. In 1581, Emilia Bassano—like most young women of her day—is allowed no voice of her own. But as the Lord Chamberlain’s mistress, […]

  You're invited to join our Silent Book Club at Diamond Spring Brewery on April 2nd at 7pm! It's the ultimate no-stress book club—no reading assignments, no deadlines—just bring your current read, grab a beer, and enjoy some quiet time surrounded by fellow book lovers. Whether you're here to make new friends or simply savor […]

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. Trees […]

Healthy Habits & Culture Corner - Seasonal Eating & Ayurveda Join us for a special session with our guest nutritionist on the Ayurvedic practice of eating with the seasons. Discover how aligning your diet with nature’s rhythms can boost your health and well-being. Learn about basic doshas (body types).  Register today here or click here […]

Join us for a heart-centered experience, where you can relax, restore, and reconnect with yourself. Let the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls guide you into a space of deep peace and healing. Science reveals that water is an excellent conductor of sound, and since the majority of our bodies are composed of water, we […]

Join us for our no stress, easy to do Craft Night!  Each month we do a craft that can be finished in about an hour.  All supplies provided.  Open to ages 18+.  This month's craft is Scrapbooking!  If you can, please bring four to six pictures from an event or on a theme.  Photos should […]

The Seventeenth Century in Holland witnessed extraordinary innovation in science, commerce and artistic expression, and Vermeer was arguably one of the most significant painters of this Dutch Golden Age. This talk will illustrate the life of beloved painter Johannes Vermeer through examination of some of his most important and iconic works.  The Zoom link will […]

Explore how mainstream media coverage of the Israel-Gaza war has sparked debate over accuracy, context, and framing. Since the October 7 attacks, concerns have been raised about errors in reporting, the presentation of statistics, and the omission of key historical context. The brutality of the Hamas-led assault on Israeli civilians was unprecedented in recent history, […]

PROGRAM POSTPONED - WATCH FOR NEW DATE We all know what carefully manicured and potted cacti and succulents look like, but what do they look like in the wild? South African Succulents in Habitat is a fascinating presentation based on the presenter's extensive travel in South Africa’s Western Cape region, a world Bio hot zone, […]

Join Susan Kehr as she gives her presentation on how look for your family lineage. She'll give all the best tips and tricks to hunt down those from long past and even how to connect you to your new found family.

Have you ever walked into a paint store and become completely overwhelmed with too many color choices? Ever made a mistake choosing the wrong color and now you’re afraid to choose your own paint colors again? Cindy Gelormini, the Paint Diva, will speak about the 5 mistakes people make when painting their homes, and how […]

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. […]

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED - THANK YOU During the summer months, people spend more time outdoors, which increases exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. We will review the basic anatomy of skin and how the summer adds additional stress and damage to the skin.   The lecture will focus on these 4 areas... […]