Prescott Community Center

In this workshop, we will learn the transformative process, The Work of Byron Katie, to gain a perspective of clarity and inner peace. The Work is simply four questions that, when applied to a specific problem, enable you to see what is troubling you in an entirely different light. Participants will practice listening to the answers they find inside themselves and open their minds to profound, spacious, and life-transforming insights. We human beings tend to put our happiness on hold until something changes. We'll be happy, we think, when we get what we believe we want or need: more money, a healthier body, a more attractive or understanding partner, a loving mother, and children who behave. Many of us spend our lives trying desperately to get the world and the people in it to satisfy our desires. No wonder we don't feel any lasting peace; mentally we're continually engaged in war with reality. As we do The Work of Byron Katie, not only do we remain alert to our stressful thoughts—the ones that cause all the anger, sadness, and frustration in our world—but we question them, and through that questioning the thoughts lose their power over us. **All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.**

Suddenly, AI is everywhere. It's new (not really), it's cool (often), and it's scary (sometimes). We'll talk about what AI is and what it isn't, the major categories/technologies used in AI, its near-term applications, and speculate a bit on where it's going. We'll talk about these questions: - How can I use AI tools in my everyday life? - What does AI mean in an academic environment? - For artists and writers, how does AI affect my property and rights? - What aspects of AI should I REALLY be afraid of? Can I do anything about them? This session will be an overview and introduction. We won't go into detail on these topics, but attendees will be provided with not-very-technical references and resources for further investigation.

This intensive three-hour course covers adult/child CPR and AED, adult/child/infant choking, and infant CPR. Following the course, you will be comfortable assessing a victim, checking for breathing, performing rescue breaths and chest compressions, and activating the emergency response system. You will also learn how to help someone who is choking, respond in other emergency situations, and use an AED. An American Heart Association course completion card good for two years will be emailed to participants following the course. **Optional: bring a yoga mat or towel for comfort during the hands on portion.** Here is what they are saying about Kierstin's class: "It was fun and it flew by. I have taken CPR classes before and they were so boring." "Instructor made everyone feel comfortable and was an excellent communicator." "The instructor, Kierstin Pane was fantastic. She injected the right amount of knowledge with some humor. This kept everyone in the class very interested." "Instructor was very knowledgeable and class participants were very engaged in learning. Enjoyable and very helpful class." "The instructor made the class fun and answered all our questions and gave a thorough presentation"

Patrick Gendron, a certified Archery instructor, will teach the proper archery range procedures, safety, and how to shoot a bow and arrow through a step-by-step approach in a fun and safe environment.

Explore the world of watercolor in this fun, hands-on art program! From mastering color theory and creating nature-inspired landscapes to experimenting with textures and learning how light affects your art, students will develop creative skills and confidence in their artistic abilities. **Parents are required to stay with kids and can wait in the classroom or in the hallway.** The program content includes: Exploring Colors - Introduce primary, secondary, and complementary colors. Students are introduced to the foundational elements of color theory. They'll explore the relationships between different colors and how to mix them. The activity involves creating a color wheel, a great hands-on way to understand how colors blend and how complementary colors interact. This helps students gain confidence in using color in their artwork. Activity: Create a color wheel using paints or crayons. Skills Learned: Color mixing, understanding the color spectrum, and color relationships (primary, secondary, and complementary). Materials: Watercolors (or crayons), brushes, palettes, paper, and a color chart. Nature-Inspired Art in Watercolor - Connect art with the natural world. Students will focus on observing nature and translating it into art. Students will use watercolor paints to create a landscape, learning to capture the natural beauty around them. This encourages both observational drawing and creativity, pushing students to experiment with their painting techniques to convey the textures and colors of nature. Activity: Paint or draw a landscape in watercolor (this could be anything from a simple garden scene to a more detailed outdoor vista). Skills Learned: Observational drawing, watercolor techniques (like wet-on-wet and gradient washes), and creativity in capturing the natural world. Materials: Watercolors, brushes, paper. Texture Exploration - Experiment with textures using everyday objects. Students explore how texture can bring a painting to life. They'll experiment with materials like sponges, palette knives, and texture paste to create layered and dynamic textures. This allows them to deepen their sensory awareness and enhance their ability to add dimension and depth to their watercolor pieces. Activity: Create textured art using sponges, palette knives, and texture paste. Students will experiment with different textures to see how they can add complexity to their watercolor paintings. Skills Learned: Sensory awareness, texture creation, and building depth in artwork. Materials: Watercolors, brushes, sponges, palette knives, texture paste, paper. Final Art Showcase - Celebrate creativity and progress. The final week focuses on reflection and presentation. Students will select their favorite project from the previous weeks, refine it, and prepare it for a mini art show. This encourages them to think critically about their work and develop skills in presenting their art to others. It's an excellent opportunity to build confidence and celebrate the creative journey. Activity: Students select their favorite project, refine it, and prepare it for a mini art show, which could involve displaying their works to parents or peers. Skills Learned: Presentation skills, refinement of artistic techniques, and confidence-building in sharing one's work with others. Materials: Completed projects from the previous weeks, framing or mounting materials (optional). This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to watercolor art and give students a balance of technical skills, creativity, and self-expression while nurturing an appreciation for the visual world around them. **Parents/Guardians are required to stay for this program.**