MHCC Fall 2025 Magazine

Fall 2025 • Volume 2.1

Magazine and Non-Credit Courses

Full Circle Leadership

Two Alumni Return to Serve on the MHCC Board of Education

Also in this issue: MHCC Bond Update Stepping Up for Student Success Fall Events Calendar

NEW Community Education and Small Business Development Center courses begin in Sept. See inside!

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Letter from the President Dear Community, This year at Mt. Hood Community College is all about breakthroughs.

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Letter from the President

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Full Circle Leadership

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MHCC Bond Update

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Stepping Up for Student Success

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Fall Events Calendars

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Small Business Development Center Offerings

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Community Education Courses

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MHCC in the Community

With the passage of our historic bond, we are breaking free of outdated facilities and embarking on projects that will transform our campus for generations to come. We’re also making major investments in technology to better serve our students and our community. And just as important, we are doubling down on our commitment to meet students’ most basic needs — because no one can focus on their education if they are struggling to meet the essentials of food, housing, and security.

I am deeply grateful to our community for making these breakthroughs possible. Your support has given us the momentum to dream bigger, to innovate, and to remove barriers for students who deserve every opportunity to succeed.

Read more about the inspiring Run for Oregon Community College Students event at MHCC (page 5), where nearly all of the Oregon community college presidents donned running bibs in support of meeting basic student needs.

In this issue, you will also meet our newest Board of Education members, both of whom were student body presidents at MHCC and have now returned to their leadership roots. We look forward to breaking through to new heights with them at the helm.

We also invite you to explore how MHCC can help you achieve your own breakthroughs — whether that’s through a career change, a new community education class, or simply seeing the world in a new way.

Breakthrough is my personal word for the year, reflecting the spirit of this moment at MHCC and the opportunities ahead for all of us.

Together, we are breaking through challenges, limitations, and expectations — building a brighter future for our students and our community.

MHCC Magazine and Non-Credit Courses FALL quarter 2025, Vol. 2.1 – MHCC Magazine and NonCredit Courses is published quarterly by Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, OR 97030. Periodical postage paid in Gresham, OR and additional mailing ofces.

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With sincere appreciation, Lisa Skari, Ed.D. President, Mt. Hood Community College

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Full Circle Leadership

Two Alumni Leaders Return to Serve on the MHCC Board of Education For Larry Morgan and William Miller, both former Mt. Hood Community College student body presidents, it’s a full circle moment as they return to MHCC leadership as the newest elected members of the MHCC Board of Education.

Larry Morgan (Zone 1) Troutdale native Larry Morgan knows firsthand how transformative an MHCC education can be. A proud graduate of the Integrated Media program, he credits his time at MHCC with changing the course of his life, equipping him with the skills, mentorship, and encouragement to lead.

Since his days as a student, Morgan has stepped into leadership roles few could have imagined. He became the only student in Oregon chosen to work for Governor John Kitzhaber’s Post-Secondary Higher Education team, later won a seat on the Troutdale City Council, and today holds the Assistant City Manager role for the City of Gresham.

“For me, this opportunity is about giving back – a promissory note to the community that invested in me as an 18-year-old and helped shape the person I am today,” Morgan says of his MHCC Board of Education appointment.

Through it all, Morgan has remained grounded in his MHCC roots. His focus is clear: making sure the same opportunities he had are available to every student who walks through MHCC’s doors.

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face because he has lived them. His leadership journey began right here at MHCC, where he served as Student Body President and Director of Diversity, championing student voice and institutional inclusion. A Ford Family Foundation Scholar, Miller went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in law and politics from Oregon State University.

Since then, Miller’s path has taken him far, currently serving as the Policy Director at the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC). Before that, he held NAYA Action Fund Executive Director and Native American Youth and Family Center Government Affairs Manager roles.

“For me, this opportunity is about giving back – a promissory note to the community that invested in me as an 18-year-old and helped shape the person I am today.”

-Larry Morgan

“I’ll advocate for keeping tuition within reach, expanding dual credit programs, and building strong partnerships to support scholarships and hands-on training for working adults and first-generation students,” he says. “Mt. Hood doesn’t just prepare students for the classroom. It prepares them for life. I know, because I lived it.”

William Miller (Zone 2) From grassroots organizing to shaping policy at the local, state, and federal levels, William Miller has spent more than a decade fighting for equity, access, and systems change. Today, sitting on several national and state boards, he continues that work on behalf of communities too often left out of decisionmaking.

“MHCC deserves leaders who center those most impacted by the systems around them – leaders who listen, build trust, and deliver results.”

-William Miller

Miller says his decision to join the MHCC Board of Education comes from the same place: “MHCC deserves leaders who center those most impacted by the systems around them leaders who listen, build trust, and deliver results.”

Now, returning to his MHCC roots, Miller is determined to ensure that students today receive the same kind of support that once helped him thrive. His priorities are clear: expanding student resources, keeping education affordable, and shaping policies that reflect the diversity and strength of the MHCC community.

A proud member of the Native American and LGBTQ+ communities, Miller understands the barriers many students

Learn more about MHCC’s Board of Education: bit.ly/mhccboard

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Building our future together.

A look at next steps for MHCC’s bond measure passage, and how you can be involved.

It’s an exciting time at MHCC as we embark on the next steps following our historic bond passage. We are committed to full transparency and regular communication as we go through this exciting transformation together. Here is a look at our major steps so far and where we are headed from here.

Certifcation & Bond Sale MHCC sold its $136,455,000 voter-approved bond issue in August 2025. Thanks to an excellent Aa2 credit rating level from Moody’s Ratings, the district will receive approximately $10.9 million in additional proceeds that can be used on projects in accordance with the voter-approved ballot title.

This is at no added expense to the taxpayers who passed the bond, and means investors pay more than the face value of the bond in exchange for receiving more favorable interest returns on their investments. In their rating summary, Moody’s highlighted the district’s large and diverse tax base, steadily increasing enrollment and retention, and strong financial management.

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Project Spotlight: Retractable Pool Cover

Construction has started on the retractable cover for MHCC’s 50-meter Olympic-sized outdoor pool, allowing it to be used and enjoyed year-round. This project was initiated in 2020 through grant dollars, and will be completed with bond funding.

The outdoor pool is closed during this process, while the indoor pool remains open. The outdoor pool will reopen in spring 2026. Stay tuned for an invite to the biggest pool party of the year!

Community Engagement MHCC will be posting ongoing community updates and ways to engage via a dedicated bond website coming soon – and we encourage you to sign up for our new monthly community newsletter, where we will include bond updates in every issue.

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Stepping Up for Student Success A statewide show of unity at Mt. Hood Community College Something remarkable happened this summer, in the early hours of an August morning. Nearly all of Oregon’s community college presidents gathered at MHCC in a powerful show of unity—showing up together around one urgent truth: students cannot succeed if their basic needs aren’t met.

The gathering was part of Clackamas Community College President Tim Cook’s incredible 1,500-mile run to all 17 of Oregon’s community colleges. His summer-long journey— running an average of 32 miles a day—was designed to raise awareness and funds for student basic needs while spotlighting the life-changing power of community colleges.

MHCC President Lisa Skari hosted the kick off to Dr. Cook’s final leg, joined by MHCC students, employees, and community members who came together for breakfast, inspiration, and the shared purpose to step up in support of meeting student basic needs.

“Here at Mt. Hood Community College, we are in a particularly striking landscape,” said Dr. Skari at the event. She described a district with the highest concentration of poverty in the state including 65 percent of K-12 students in East Multnomah County who qualify for the free lunch program.

“That’s why this ROCCS initiative is so important right now, and we give you our heartfelt support and gratitude today, Mt. Hood Community College

Tim,” Dr. Skari continued. “It’s a wonderful reason to get together and raise awareness within our community.”

“Our students are balancing jobs, families, and education while facing challenges no one should have to face alone,” said MHCC’s Director of Student Basic Needs Initiatives Bhaktirose Dawdy at the event. Dr. Skari and Dawdy were joined at the podium by Andrew Speer, Chair of MHCC’s Board of Education, and MHCC Basic Needs Navigator and student Alejandro Guzman Leon.

A special thank you to MHCC community partners AntFarm Café and Bakery, and MHCC Small Business Development Center graduate Just Tea PDX for providing food and drink.

The Challenges Students Face The needs are real—and pressing—right here at MHCC: • 2 out of 3 students struggle to meet basic needs • 3 in 5 face housing insecurity • 2 in 5 experience food insecurity • 1 in 5 have experienced homelessness • 4 in 5 rely on public assistance to pursue education • 3 in 5 lack reliable access to essential technology

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Arts Event Calendar

Saint SSpo pottlilig ght Name: Felicia Castle Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado Major: Music Education

What brought you to MHCC? After dropping out of my frst university, I moved to the PNW and drifted for a while. During the pandemic I stopped playing music, but later joined a local community band. Through that, I met Danielle Davey, MHCC’s Director of Bands, who encouraged me to restart my education.

How has your experience at MHCC shaped you?

I’ve found a supportive community here that helped me rediscover joy outside of work. The music program and close-knit group of peers have brought balance and excitement back into my life.

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MHCC Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit Sep 22-Oct 30 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Visual Arts Gallery • Free Theatre for Young Audiences Auditions: Wizard of Oz Sep 22, 24 • 10 a.m. • College Theatre

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MHCC Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit (Reception) Oct 2 • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Visual Arts Gallery

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Jack Pavlik Nov 3 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Visual Arts Gallery • Free Nov 6 (Reception) • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Visual Arts Gallery Theatre for Young Audiences: Wizard of Oz Nov 8 • 2 p.m. • College Theatre • $5 General Admission Theatre Production: Elevate your Voice Nov 20, 21, 22 • 7 p.m. • Studio Theatre • $5 General Admission

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Auditions: Midsummer Night’s Dream Dec 1, 2 • 5 p.m. • Studio Theatre Wind Ensemble Concert Dec 1 • 7 p.m. • College Theatre • Free Chamber Music and Cookies Dec 3 • 11:30 a.m. • Student Union • Free Evening of Jazz Concert Dec 3 • 7 p.m. • College Theatre • Free Collegiate Chorale & Symphonic Choir Concert Dec 4 • 7 p.m. • College Theatre • Free Jazz Combos Performance Dec 8 • 6 p.m. • Spinella’s in Gresham • Free

What does being an MHCC student mean to you?

Returning to school was daunting, but it ’s taught me to advocate for myself and trust my path.

Choosing education for myself gave me my frst real sense of direction.

What are your goals after graduation?

I plan to transfer to a four-year university to fnish my bachelor’s in education and continue on the path toward teaching.

Favorite MHCC moment?

Playing in my saxophone quartet. I even arranged my frst piece for our spring concert.

Performing it together, nerves and all, was a highlight and a reminder of why I love music.

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Athletics Calendar LJ LJ Sep

Volleyball - *Linn-Benton Community College Sept. 24 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR Volleyball - *Umpqua Community College

Oct Oct. 3 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR

Volleyball - Pacifc University Oct. 8 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR Volleyball - *Clark College Oct. 11 • 2 p.m. • Gresham, OR Volleyball - *Rogue Community College - Dig Pink Oct. 17 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR Volleyball - *Southwestern Oregon Community College Oct. 18 • 2 p.m. • Gresham, OR Volleyball - *Lane Community College Oct. 25 • 2 p.m. • Gresham, OR

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Women’s Basketball - Lower Columbia College Nov. 18 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR Men’s Basketball - Pacifc University JV Nov. 20 • 5 p.m. • Gresham, OR Women’s Basketball - Pacifc University JV Nov. 20 • 7 p.m. • Gresham, OR

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Men’s Basketball - Wenatchee Valley College Dec. 5 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR Women’s Basketball - Olympic College @ MH Crossover Dec. 12 • 5 p.m. • Gresham, OR Women’s Basketball - Pierce College @ MH Crossover Dec. 13 • 4 p.m. • Gresham, OR Women’s Basketball - Yakima Valley @ MH Crossover Dec. 14 • 2 p.m. • Gresham, OR Women’s Basketball - Spokane Community College Dec. 17 • 6 p.m. • Gresham, OR

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Name: Hannah Laursen Hometown: Saratoga Springs, Utah Major: Business

What brought you to MHCC? I was in the volleyball recruiting process when a club teammate I’d played with for two years suggested I check out her school Mt. Hood Community College. The rest is history.

How has your experience at MHCC shaped you?

Being a college athlete here has shaped me a lot. I’m the frst woman athlete in my family to compete at this level, and that’s something I’m really proud of.

What does being an MHCC student mean to you?

Representing my volleyball team is a big responsibility. It’s important to me to show integrity and stay in good standing. Being a student-athlete truly means the world to me.

What are your goals after graduation?

I’d like to return to Utah to start my own volleyball club and coach. I’m also considering a path in sports psychology.

Favorite MHCC moment?

Walking around campus by the pond and realizing how beautiful it is, especially when a bunny joined me on my walk.

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Small Business Development Center

SBDC Startup Series - English Part I: Regulations, Licenses, and Permits Oct. 7 or Dec. 2, 9-11 a.m /Tu $50 • SBDC Office

Part II: ABC’s of Business: Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Capital

At Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development

Oct. 14 or Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m /Tu $50 • SBDC Office

Center (SBDC), our mission is simple yet powerful: to

Part III: Marketing for Startups: 5 Secret Questions

empower our small business community to achieve

Oct. 21 or Dec. 16, 9-11 a.m /Tu $50 • SBDC Office

lasting success. We provide confidential, no-cost business advising, low-cost workshops and seminars, and access to

Serie de Lanzamiento – En Español

resources needed to be successful. Our office is conveniently

Parte I: Regulaciones, Licencias y Permisos

located just a few miles from the main campus at 18633 SE

Virtualmente bajo demanda $50 • Zoom

Stark Street, Suite 302, Portland, Oregon, and all services are open to the public. ¡Hablamos español!

Email OregonSBDC@mhcc.edu or call us at 503-491-7658 today to discover your local SBDC. Let’s work together to

Parte II: Los ABC de los Negocios: Accounting (Contabilidad), Bookkeeping (Teneduría de libros), y Capital Virtualmente bajo demanda $50 • Zoom

turn your business dreams into reality!

Parte III: Marketing para Startups: 5 Preguntas Secretas

Business Workshops

Virtualmente bajo demanda $50 • Zoom

Business Plan Bootcamp Available on Demand $75 • Register for login information

Craft and Deliver your Business Pitch Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m /Tu $75 • SBDC Office

Credit 101 for Business Owners Available on Demand $75 • Register for login information

Tracking Your Business Expenses without Breaking the Bank Oct. 28, 9-11 a.m /Tu $60 • SBDC Office

Real Estate Broker Pre-License Oct. 2-Dec. 11, 6-9 p.m /Th Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m /Sa $600 • Zoom • No class week of Thanksgiving

Property Manager Pre-License Course Oct. 7-Nov. 25, 6-8 p.m /Tu $600 • Zoom • No class Nov. 11

Building Better Businesses TOGETHER Series Oct. 14 & Dec. 9, 12-1 p.m /Tu Free • Zoom

Marketing WebMentor: Complete Business Website in 6 Short Sessions Available on Demand $225 (includes training materials) • Register for login information

Dominate YouTube Without a Camera: AI Video Marketing for Your Business Sep. 30, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $60 • SBDC Office

SEO Made Simple: Unlock Massive Visibility and Customers Now Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $60 • SBDC Office

You’re Using ChatGPT Wrong: What the Pros Won’t Tell You Nov. 18, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $60 • SBDC Office

Free AI Tools, Real Business Growth: What to Use and How to Win Dec. 16, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $60 • SBDC Office

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SBDC OREGON

Serie Construyendo Mejores Negocios JUNTOS Sep. 9 & Nov. 4, 12-1 p.m /Tu Sin costo • Zoom

Preparación de Impuestos para Pequeños Negocios: Esté Listo y en Cumplimiento Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m /Wed Sin costo • Oficina del SBDC

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Workshop Registration Scan QR to visit the SBDC course catalog to register.

You must register for classes 72 hours before the start date.

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Community Education Classes Our Community Education classes are a convenient and affordable way to learn something new and meet community members with similar interests. Registration is open. Visit learn.mhcc.edu for full class descriptions and registration. For questions, contact Community Education at 503-491-7572.

Arts, Crafts, and Special Interest Acting

Sep. 23-Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. /Tu • No class Nov. 11 $79 ($69 Senior) • THE4UA • Sec. 95 • J. Puukka • GSHM

Advanced Acting

Oct. 2-Dec. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. /Th • No class Nov. 27 $79 ($69 Senior) • THE4UB • Sec. 95 • J. Puukka • GSHM

Appreciating Theatre

Sep. 25-Dec. 11, 6:10-10 p.m. /Th • No class Nov. 27 $139 ($129 Senior) • TH4AT • Sec. 95 • Z. Hartley • GSHM

New! Art of Floral Arranging

Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. /Su $59 ($49 Senior)* • ART4FA • Sec. 95 • H. Boise-Deonier • GSHM

Beginning Guitar

Sep. 22-Nov. 3, 6:30-7:20 p.m. /M $79 ($69 Senior)* • MUS4H • Sec. 95 • D. Gonzales • Zoom

Beginning Piano

Sep. 23-Nov. 4, 5:30-6:20 p.m. /Tu $99 ($89 Senior)* • MUS4PP • Sec. 95 • D. Gonzales • Zoom

Beginning Ukulele

Sep. 22-Nov. 3, 5:30-6:20 p.m. /M $79 ($69 Senior)* • MUS4UK • Sec. 95 • D. Gonzales • Zoom

New! Beginning Watercolors on Zoom

Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. /M $120 ($110 Senior)* • ART4WA • Sec. 95 • E. Heath • Zoom

Chess Fundamentals - Mastering the Basics Sep. 22-Oct. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. /M $79 ($69 Senior) • REC4FC • Sec. 95 • R. McNames • Zoom

Chess Fundamentals - Intermediate

Oct. 27-Nov. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. /M $79 ($69 Senior) • REC4IC • Sec. 95 • R. McNames • Zoom

Exploring 2D Art for Fun and Practice

Sep. 26-Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. /F • No class Nov. 28 $88 ($78 Senior)* • ART4FP • Sec. 95 • K. Miller • MAY

New! Fearless Watercolor Painting for Beginners Oct. 15-Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. /W • No class Nov. 26 $140 ($130 Senior)* • ART4FW • Sec. 95 • E. Beattie • Zoom

Instrumental Jazz Combo

Sep. 22-Dec. 10, 2:10-3 p.m. /M,W • No class Nov. 26 $39 ($29 Senior) • MUS4JZ • Sec. 95 • D. Davey • GSHM

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Intro to Creative Blacksmithing

Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m. /Su $299 ($289 Senior)* • WCHS • Sec. 95 • J. Manley • WCHS

New! Introduction to Stained Glass

Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. /Sa $200 ($190 Senior) • ART4GL • Sec. 95 • L. Vonderau • GSHM Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. /Sa $200 ($190 Senior) • ART4GL • Sec. 96 • L. Vonderau • GSHM

Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Big Band

Sep. 22-Dec. 10, 3:10-4:30 p.m. /M,W • No class Nov. 26 $39 ($29 Senior) • MUS4JE • Sec. 95 • D. Davey • GSHM

Learn to Fly: FAA Private Pilot Ground School Sep. 22-Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. /M,W • No class Nov. 26 $299 ($289 Senior)* • AV5 • Sec. 95 • L. Hoke • GWA

MIG Welding Basics

Sep. 29 & Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m. /M $299 ($289 Senior) • GEN4MG • Sec. 95 • J. Manley • WCHS Nov. 8 & 15, 6-9 p.m. /Sa $299 ($289 Senior) • GEN4MG • Sec. 96 • J. Manley • WCHS

Pottery

Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. /M,Th $250 ($240 Senior)* • ART4PO • Sec. 95 • E. Jensen • DDSO Sep. 30-Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. /Tu,Th • No class Nov. 11 $250 ($240 Senior)* • ART4PO • Sec. 96 • E. Jensen • DDSO

Symphonic Choir

Sep. 22-Dec. 1, 6-8:45 p.m. /M $39 ($29 Senior) • MUS4SC • Sec. 95 • K. Lambert • GSHM

Technical Theatre

Sep. 22-Dec. 3, 2:10-3:30 p.m. /M,W • No class Nov. 26 $39 ($29 Senior) • TH4TP • Sec. 95 • D. Harrison Carson • GSHM

TIG Welding Aluminum

Nov. 22 & 29, 3-6 p.m. /Sa $455 ($445 Senior) • GEN4AL • Sec. 95 • J. Manley • WCHS

TIG Welding Basics

Nov. 18 & 25, 6-9 p.m. /Tu $349 ($339 Senior) • GEN4TG • Sec. 95 • J. Manley • WCHS

Wind Ensemble

Sep. 22-Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. /M,W • No class Nov. 26 $39 ($29 Senior) • MUP4SB • Sec. 95 • D. Davey • GSHM

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Business and Finance Estate Planning Strategies

Sep. 25 & Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. /Th $35 ($25 Senior) • FIN4EP • Sec. 95 • J. Worley • GSHM

Medicare Basics

Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. /W Free • HE4MC • Sec. 95 • B. Earnest • Zoom Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. /W Free • HE4MC • Sec. 96 • B. Earnest • Zoom Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m. /W Free • HE4MC • Sec. 97 • B. Earnest • Zoom

New! The Four Levers to a Successful Retirement Oct. 21 & 28, 6-7:30 p.m. /Tu $49 ($39 Senior) • FIN4LV • Sec. 95 • J. Coffee • TEAMS

Computer and Technology Create a Website for Fun, Proft and Business Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m. /Tu $59 ($49 Senior) • GEN4CW • Sec. 95 • K. Boyd • Zoom

Don’t Throw it Away - Sell it Online!

Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m. /Th $59 ($49 Senior) • GEN4EC • Sec. 95 • K. Boyd • Zoom

Monetize Blogs, Social Media with Afliate Marketing

Belly Dance Fitness

Sep. 27-Nov. 22, 2-2:50 p.m. /Sa $69 ($59 Senior) • REC4WB • Sec. 95 • K. Miller • GSHM

Gentle Yoga

Oct. 10-Nov. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /F $58 ($48 Senior)* • REC5GY • Sec. 95 • K. Gates • GSHM

Intermediate Ballroom Dance

Sep. 22-Nov. 17, 7:45-8:45 p.m. /M $69 ($59 Senior) • REC4BD • Sec. 95 • C. Shioshi and D. Eaton • GSHM

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Sep. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. /Su $95 ($85 Senior) • REC4FF • Sec. 95 • B. Light • GSHM

Qigong for Women

Oct. 9-Nov. 13, 6-7 p.m. /Th $50 ($40 Senior) • REC5QW • Sec. 95 • B. Newman • GSHM

New! Strength and Conditioning for Bigger Bodies Sep. 25-Dec. 11, 8:30-9:20 a.m. /Th • No class Nov. 27 $249 ($239 Senior) • REC5SB • Sec. 95 • T. Yamamoto • GSHM

Sunrise Serenity Qigong

Oct. 18-Nov. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /Sa $25 ($15 Senior) • REC6QC • Sec. 95 • J. Sherpa • GSHM

Tai Chi Adapted for Better Balance

Sep. 25-Dec. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /Th • No class Nov. 27 $59 ($49 Senior) • REC5TA • Sec. 95 • S. Hartwell • GSHM

Oct. 15, 2-4 p.m. /W $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4BG • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Sep. 29-Dec. 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /M $59 ($49 Senior) • REC5TA • Sec. 96 • S. Hartwell • GSHM

Sell it on eBay!

Tap Dance

Oct. 13 & 15, 6-9 p.m. /M,W $99 ($89 Senior) • GEN4SB • Sec. 95 • K. Boyd • Zoom

New! Using Amazon’s Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Oct. 5, 10-11 a.m. /Su $25 ($15 Senior) • HOM4KI • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Sep. 27-Nov. 22, 3-3:50 p.m. /Sa $69 ($59 Senior)* • REC3TP • Sec. 95 • K. Miller • GSHM

Tap Dance for Beginners

Sep. 27-Nov. 22, 4-4:50 p.m. /Sa $69 ($59 Senior)* • REC4BT • Sec. 95 • K. Miller • GSHM

Yoga Basics: Movement for Self Care

Health, Fitness, and Recreation

Oct. 2-Nov. 20, 9-10:15 a.m. /Th $89 ($79 Senior)* • REC5AL • Sec. 95 • J. Russell • GSHM

Adult Ballet

Yoga for a Balanced Life

Sep. 27-Dec. 6, 8:30-10:30 a.m. /Sa • No class Nov. 29 $93 ($83 Senior)* • REC4AB • Sec. 95 • L. Morgan • GSHM

Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /W $78 ($68 Senior)* • REC5YB • Sec. 95 • K. Gates • GSHM

New! Advanced Tai Chi Chuan - Yang Style Long Form Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. /M $53 ($43 Senior) • REC7AY • Sec. 95 • B. Newman • FRVW

Sep. 30-Nov. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. /Tu • No class Nov. 11 $53 ($43 Senior) • REC7AY • Sec. 96 • B. Newman • GSHM Oct. 3-Nov. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. /F $53 ($43 Senior) • REC7AY • Sec. 97 • B. Newman • GSHM

Balance, Mobility, and Strength for Over 40 Sep. 23-Dec. 9, 8:30-9:20 a.m. /Tu • No class Nov. 11 $99 ($89 Senior) • REC5BS • Sec. 95 • T. Yamamoto • GSHM

Beginning Ballroom Dance

Sep. 22-Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. /M $69 ($59 Senior) • REC3BD • Sec. 95 • C. Shioshi and D. Eaton • GSHM

New! Beginning Tai Chi Chuan - Yang Style Short Form Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 12:30-1:20 p.m. /M $53 ($43 Senior) • REC5BY • Sec. 95 • B. Newman • FRVW

Sep. 30-Nov. 25, 5:30-6:20 p.m. /Tu • No class Nov. 11 $53 ($43 Senior) • REC5BY • Sec. 96 • B. Newman • GSHM Oct. 3-Nov. 21, 12:30-1:20 p.m. /F $53 ($43 Senior) • REC5BY • Sec. 97 • B. Newman • GSHM

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Home, Garden, and Family Auto Service and Maintenance

Oct. 16 & 23, 6-8 p.m. /Th $35 ($25 Senior) • AUT4DE • Sec. 95 • G. Hillyard • GSHM

Backyard Birdwatching

Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. /W $26 ($16 Senior) • HOM4BD • Sec. 95 • R. Lexa • Zoom

Beginning Quilting - The Log Cabin Quilt

Oct. 11 & 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. /Sa,Su $100 ($90 Senior)* • HOM4QL • Sec. 95 • P. Crockett • GSHM

Concealed Handgun Permit Class

Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m. /M $59 ($49 Senior) • GUN4CH • Sec. 95 • S. Curtain • GSHM

Create Your Emergency Rapid Exit Plan with Cloud Backup!

Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m. /Tu $59 ($49 Senior) • HOM4RE • Sec. 95 • K. Boyd • Zoom

First-Time Home Buyer Workshop

Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. /W $10 ($0 Senior) • HOM4FT • Sec. 95 • N. Walsh • GSHM

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Hand-Pulled Noodles from Scratch

Online Learning for Professional and Personal Development

Just a Cocktail

In partnership with Education2Go, MHCC offers online learning and professional development opportunities for in-demand workforce skills as well as personal enrichment courses. Courses may be instructor-moderated or self-guided. Instructormoderated courses are available with a mid-month starting date. Self-guided courses begin after registration.

Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. /W $40 ($30 Senior)* • HOM4NO • Sec. 95 • P. Khunisorn • Zoom Sept. 25, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Briar Patch & Classic Daiquiri $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 95 • J. Crosby • JTRM Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Numenor cockail & Autumn Old Fashioned $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 96 • J. Crosby • JTRM Oct. 23, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Blackberry Lemon Drop & Dark Moon $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 97 • J. Crosby • JTRM Nov. 13, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Patches Martini & Cranberry Ginger Sour $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 98 • J. Crosby • JTRM

Education2Go courses include the following and more: Accounting and Finance Business College Readiness Computer Science Digital Photography Foreign Languages Health and Fitness Information Technology Legal Studies Teaching and Education Website Design Writing and Publishing

Nov. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. /M $26 ($16 Senior) • HOM4NB • Sec. 95 • R. Lexa • Zoom

New! Sri Lankan Cooking

See more courses and register at ed2go.com/mhcc

Dec. 11, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Cable car cocktail & Jack Frost $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 99 • J. Crosby • JTRM

Motorcycle Training for All Levels

Learn more: team-oregon.org • Prices vary • GSHM

Mushroom Foraging for Beginners

Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. /Th $26 ($16 Senior) • HOM4MF • Sec. 95 • R. Lexa • Zoom

New! Plant Identifcation for Non-Botanists

Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. /W $40 ($30 Senior)* • HOM4SL • Sec. 95 • P. Khunisorn • Zoom

Whiz Bang Science: Physical Science Sep. 26-Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m. /F $25 • GEN4PS • Sec. 95 • J. Sherpa • GSHM

New! Whiz Bang: Phuntastic Physics!

Oct. 4-Nov. 22, 1-3 p.m. /Sa $25 • GEN4PP • Sec. 95 • J. Sherpa • GSHM

Language, Travel, and Culture Be a Better Writer: 10 Tips to Improve Writing NOW! Oct. 6, 4-7 p.m./M $59 ($49 Senior) • HOM4ET • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published

IN-PERSON LOCATION KEY DDSO | David Douglas South Building 1500 SE 130th Ave., Portland, OR GSHM | MHCC Gresham 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham, OR GWA | Gorge Winds Aviation 920 NW Perimeter Way, Troutdale, OR FRVW | Fairview Community Center 300 Harrison St., Fairview, OR MAY | MHCC Maywood Park Center 10100 NE Prescott St., Portland, OR

Oct. 3, 4-6 p.m. /F $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4GP • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

WCHS | Wildcat Hobby Shop 3611 NE 50th Ave, Portland, OR

Explore the World as a Travel Writer

JTRM | Just Rum 17020 Ruben Lane, Sandy, OR

Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. /W $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4TW • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Guide to Using FREE Chat GPT (AI) for Writers Oct. 7, 3-5 p.m. /Tu $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4CH • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines and Websites Oct. 1, 2-4 p.m. /W $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4WO • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

New! Writing Short Stories: A Beginner’s Guide Oct. 6, 2-4 p.m. /M $45 ($35 Senior) • LAN4SH • Sec. 95 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Writing Your Story

Sep. 25-Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. /Th • No class Nov. 27 $59 ($49 Senior) • LAN4MM • Sec. 95 • R. Mahoney • Zoom

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MHCC in the Community 1. MHCC Heroes for Education Event We thank all of our distinguished donors for their cumulative gifts to support our students and their success. We had the privilege of recognizing each of these donors with a certifcate and a spot on the Foundation’s donor wall. We also proudly honored Soroptimist International of Gresham for its commitment to MHCC students and tireless advocacy for educational equity with this year’s Heroes for Education award (pictured here).

2. Annual MHCC Foundation Celebration Congratulations to Robin McGregor and Stan Hymel, who were both named as MHCC Foundation Emeritus Board members in honor of their outstanding contributions through a combined 66 years of dedicated service, leadership, and philanthropy in support of the Foundation’s mission.

President Dr. Lisa Skari also presented Sue O’Halloran with the Patron Saint Award. This is the college’s highest honor. It recognizes Sue’s extraordinary commitment to MHCC, our students, and the community. (Sue, pictured here with her family, who surprised her at the event.)

3. MHCC at the Sandy Music Fair & Feast Seeing everyone’s photos from the MHCC photo booth at the Sandy Music Fair & Feast was a blast! We’re proud to have sponsored the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce’s largest fundraising event this year and had so much fun celebrating with everyone this summer.

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4. MHCC at Wood Village Nite Out A huge thank you to City Manager Greg Dirks (pictured here with the Gresham Fire Department) and the City of Wood Village for a spectacular Nite Out! We had a wonderful time with fellow community members and organizations. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

5. MHCC Small Business and Entrepreneur Resource Fair MHCC’s “Building Better Businesses Together” Small Business and Entrepreneur Resource Fair was a huge success with an incredible turnout! We are grateful for the energy, insight, and generosity that state and local agencies brought to support our growing business community.

6. MHCC at Gresham SW Neighborhood Association Info Fair and Ice Cream Social This was a wonderful opportunity to meet members of our community and share everything MHCC has to ofer! A special shout-out goes to the Gresham Breakfast Lions, who also had a table there, for being donors to the MHCC Foundation. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat and picked up some swag.

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Baney’s Boo Bash Friday, October 31 | 5–8 p.m.

MHCC Main Campus: 26000 S.E. Stark Street Gresham, OR 97030 Bring the whole family to campus for an evening of Halloween fun! Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, spooky (but family-friendly) activities, and a chance to show of your best costumes. From candy to community spirit, it’s the MHCC Halloween event you won’t want to miss!

MHCC is an EEO, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Title II, Section 504, ADA, ORS 659A Institution. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the Accessible Education Services ofce at 503-491-6923 or aes@mhcc.edu. Please call at least two weeks prior to the event.