MHCC Summer 2025 Magazine

Magazine and Non-Credit Courses

WE DID IT! THANK YOU! Together we’ve made history, approving the first bond in 50 years.

“This victory belongs to every student, volunteer, and community member who believed in our vision.”

- MHCC President Dr. Lisa Skari

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

MAKE A

Splash

THIS SUMMER AT MHCC! Looking for fun and fitness? MHCC is your ultimate summer destination!

• Dive into excitement at our Aquatic Center with lap swimming and swim lessons

• Conquer the indoor rock wall • Break a sweat in the gym or on the track • Get your game on at our racquetball and tennis courts

• Unwind along scenic walking paths All ages, all levels—everyone’s welcome.

Your summer of energy, adventure, and wellness starts at MHCC.

Find Out More at: bit.ly/mhccrecreation

Letter from the President Thank You Community!

Dear Community,

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Letter from the President

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Head Start Celebrates 50 Years of Impact

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The Path to New Heights with Historic Bond Win

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Summer Events Calendar

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MHCC Hits the High Notes with Annual Jazz Festival

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Champions Gala Scores Big for Student Success

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Small Business Development Center

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Community Education Courses

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MHCC in the Community

This spring, our college turned a page in its history—and thanks to your support, we are beginning an exciting new chapter.

With the passage of Measure 26-258, our community has made a bold and heartfelt commitment to the future of Mt. Hood Community College. After more than 50 years since our last bond measure passed, voters have entrusted us with the resources to modernize our campuses, improve safety, and provide learning environments that reflect the excellence of our students and faculty.

This moment is about more than buildings—it’s about belief.

You believed that our students deserve access to high-quality, equitable educational spaces. You believed in our mission to serve this region with integrity, vision, and care. And you showed that belief with your voice, your vote, and your advocacy.

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the many volunteers, employees, students, and neighbors who walked alongside us in this journey. Your passion and persistence made this outcome possible.

There is much work ahead and we welcome your continued involvement. As bond projects take shape, we are committed to transparency, stewardship, and ongoing dialogue. Together, we will build the future of MHCC—one that honors our past and embraces the potential of every student who walks through our doors.

Read more about the path forward on pages 4-5!

With sincere appreciation,

MHCC Magazine and Non-Credit Courses SUMMER quarter 2025, Vol. 1.3 – MHCC Magazine and Non-Credit 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 offices.

Mt. Hood Community College

Lisa Skari, Ed.D. President, Mt. Hood Community College

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Head Start Celebrates 50 Years of Impact Fiesta brings community together for performances, resource fair and food trucks The 50-year milestone for MHCC’s Head Start program gathered hundreds of community members to the Yoshida Events Center on Saturday, May 3. Brightly-colored dancers from Ballet Folklorico performed for the Cinco de Mayothemed Fiesta event, which also featured a petting zoo, balloon animals, face painting, carnival games and resource booths from 44 area organizations.

Though it was all fun and games—this event marks five decades of educational opportunities, career pathways, and critical support services that the MHCC Head Start program has provided to nearly 1,000 families annually who are at or below the poverty level.

“As someone who grew up in a family that had its share of struggles, I know personally how critical early opportunities can be,” said Oregon State Representative Ricki Ruiz in a written statement he sent to MHCC to read at the event. “And I know this: poverty should never be a barrier to a child’s dreams. Thanks to Head Start, nearly 1,000 families each year don’t just dream—they have a chance to achieve.”

Also showing their support at the event, Gresham City Council President Jerry Hinton presented a City of Gresham Mayoral Proclamation that May 1, 2025 is Head Start’s official 50th Birthday in celebration of its “achievements, impact, and future,” and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson 2

took the podium to speak to the program’s legacy.

Landra Glover described her journey from a young mother of a 5-year-old in need of assistance to a Head Start Council Policy Chair to being honored in Washington, D.C. as the Head Start Parent of the Year. The author and business owner now volunteers her time offering free financial literacy tutoring for Head Start families.

“What’s especially inspiring is how many of Head Start’s 250-plus employees aren’t just staff—they’re alumni of the program, former parents who know firsthand the power of this work. That’s a beautiful full circle: the ones who once held their babies’ hands at drop-off are now holding the hands of the next generation, guiding them forward,” said Rep. Ruiz in his statement.

Reflecting on the event and the legacy, MHCC Child Development & Family Support Programs Executive Director Hilda Pena-Alfaro says: “Thank you all for celebrating this milestone, and for continuing to be a part of the Head Start legacy. Let’s carry this momentum forward and keep making a difference—one child, one family, and one community at a time.”

Learn more about Head Start: mhcc.edu/foundation MHCC Magazine - Summer Edition - Vol. 1.3

“Thanks to Head Start, nearly 1,000 families each year don’t just dream— they have a chance to achieve.”

-Oregon State Representative Ricki Ruiz

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We Did it! T hank You!

Together we’ve made history, approving the first bond in 50 years

MHCC has empowered more than a million people who’ve walked through our doors since 1966. Alumni currently contribute over $350 million annually to the local economy, our Aquatic Center provides swim lessons to 26,000 residents a year, and thousands of skilled workers are equipped to fill high-demand fields like healthcare and engineering.

Join us now as we are able to take MHCC to new heights and provide environments that reflect the excellence of our students, faculty and community.

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WORKFORCE READINESS

Lab and classroom renovations and expanded hands-on training opportunities will elevate opportunities for thousands of skilled workers in high-demand fields.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Upgrades to the community pool for year-round use and improved ADA accessibility are just some ways that we will advance community access and support.

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We are Here

Ready to walk this path together.

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Thanks to your investment—averaging $5 a month per household—the path forward includes vital updates to aging facilities, safety improvements, and modernized learning environments across our campuses.

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STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE

50-year old buildings are getting ready for the next adventure with much-needed upgrades to their original electrical wiring, heating, and cooling systems.

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SAFETY & SECURITY

Increased security with modern lockdown capabilities, fire safety upgrades and seismic retrofits will provide safe passage for our campus community.

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STUDENT & COMMUNITY SUCCESS

Modern and accessible facilities, elevated hands-on training and labs, and improved safety will ensure our students are equipped for the road ahead— no matter how steep the climb.

Follow our progress at: www.MHCCBond.com

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Summer Events Calendar Columbia River Swim Team Summer Blast Swim Meet Series

June June 7 • 50-meter pool • Gresham, OR

USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Qualifier Tournament 14 and Under June 14-15 • 50-meter pool • Gresham, OR USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Qualifier Tournament 16 and Over June 20-22 • 50-meter pool • Gresham, OR Mt. Hood Aquatics Howard Jones Invitational June 26-29 • All pools • Gresham, OR USATF Oregon Youth Association Championships June 26-29 • Earl Klapstein Stadium US Shorinji Kempo Federation Event June 26-29 • Yoshida Event Center

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Columbia River Swim Team Summer Blast Swim Meet Series June 5 • 50-meter pool • Gresham, OR Mt. Hood Aquatics Seth Dawson Invitational Swim Meet July 11-13 • All pools • Gresham, OR USA Swimming Western Region Senior Sectionals July 17-20 • All pools • Gresham, OR Mt. Hood CC Women’s Basketball Guard Camp July 19 • Gresham, OR MHCC JAZZ CAMP July 23-27 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Gresham, OR • mhcc.edu/jazzcamp Oregon Swimming 11 And Over Long Course Championships July 24-27 • All pools • Gresham, OR Roots Organization Volleyball and Basketball Tournament July 24-27 Columbia River Swim Team Summer Blast Swim Meet Series August 2-3 • 50-meter pool • Gresham, OR Mt. Hood CC Volleyball Camp August 6-8 Mt. Hood CC Volleyball vs Linfield University August 27 • 6 p.m. • Yoshida Event Center Mt. Hood CC Volleyball vs Blue Mountain CC August 29 • 3 p.m. • Yoshida Event Center

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MHCC Hits the High Notes with Annual Jazz Festival From soulful sets to skill-building sessions, jazz takes center stage on campus Mt. Hood Community College welcomed 80 high school and middle school jazz ensembles from Oregon and Washington during its largest Jazz Festival to date. From April 25-27, students gathered on campus for a deep dive into jazz culture with master classes and the opportunity to perform alongside some of the genre’s greats.

“This event is a catalyst for future musicians, educators, and consumers of music. It’s an honor to welcome so many people onto our campus for such a vibrant event,” said MHCC Director of Jazz Studies and festival organizer Dan Davey.

Students of the MHCC Jazz program serve as festival staff for six on-campus performance venues, gaining real world experience with running a festival and, for those interested in becoming educators—what it’s like to take student groups to a festival. Some also get a taste of the stage themselves.

The MHCC Jazz Ensemble performed onstage this year with guest saxophonist and bandleader Joe Manis, and three student jazz combos performed with faculty at free events in Gresham and Troutdale venues during the festival. MHCC jazz alums also come back for the action—Robert Rodriguez (’22) performed with renowned saxophonist Jaleel Shaw and Mt. Hood Community College

Zyanna Melada (’19) led a trio performance at Spinellas in Gresham.

While always prolific, the jazz festival at MHCC has evolved over the years. First imagined as an outdoor summer festival that drew some of jazz’s top names to the region, it left campus in 2006 and signed the naming rights over to the MHCC Music program, which has hosted its own educational festival for the past 47 years. Today, the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival is an amalgam of the two histories.

“It continues to bring the top names of the genre to our community each year and now in addition, participating students experience an educational scaffolding where they can hear the top modern jazz trumpet player perform and then go to a room where they can ask questions and learn about how those musicians do what they do,” said Davey.

“It’s an exciting model that has grown to become the largest festival of its kind in the Pacific Northwest!”

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Champions Gala Scores Big for Student Success Our community truly brought their A-game to this year’s MHCC Foundation sports-themed Champions Gala and Auction With supporters from across the region stepping up to the plate for students, we saw a nearly 50 percent increase in attendance over last year’s event. And the scoreboard didn’t stop there—thanks to the community’s generosity, we raised about 20 percent more than last year, setting a new record to support scholarships and programs that help make college accessible to all.

“That very first scholarship made me realize that there are people out there that were willing to invest their money, their time, and their effort to people like me,” said MHCC alumni Lluanny Martinez during the evening. “People that are so hungry to succeed. People that are so hungry to make a change in the world but we cannot given our financial circumstances, given our employment, given our home lives.”

Martinez shared her inspiring story of going to college in her thirties to realize her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.

With kids and a full-time job, achieving this dream seemed impossible until she was pointed to MHCC and available scholarship opportunities. “Nobody’s going to pay me to go 8

to school,” she thought at the time. Today, with scholarship support and an amazing amount of drive, she not only has her nursing degree, but has just accepted an offer to be a full-time instructor for the next generation of nurses.

“The Champions Gala is a testament to what our community can achieve when we rally together for student success,” said Andrew Wynings, Director of Development and Foundation Operations. “Every dollar raised is a door opened, a future changed. We’re honored to be part of a team that believes so deeply in the power of education to transform lives.”

We look forward to seeing everyone back on the field next year—ready to go even bigger.

Learn how you can support student success: mhcc.edu/foundation MHCC Magazine - Summer Edition - Vol. 1.3

Small Business Development Center At Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower our small business community to achieve lasting success. We provide confidential, no-cost business advising, low-cost workshops and seminars, and access to resources needed to be successful. Our office is conveniently located just a few miles from the main campus at 18633 SE 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 turn your business dreams into reality!

Business Workshops

SBDC Startup Series - English

Building Better Businesses Together

Startup Series - Part I: Regulations, Licenses, and Permits

June 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m /W Free • MHCC Vista Dining Hall/Town and Gown

July 8 or Aug. 5, 9-11 a.m /Tu $50 • SBDC Office

Business Plan Bootcamp

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

Available on Demand $70 (includes training materials) • Register for login information

Real Estate Broker Pre-License June 26-Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m /Th Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m /Sa $600 • Zoom

July 15 or Aug. 12, 9-11 a.m /Tu $50 • SBDC Office

Startup Series – Part III: Marketing for Startups: 5 Secret Questions July 22 or Aug. 19, 9-11 a.m /Tu $50 • SBDC Office

Property Manager Pre-License Course July 8-Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m /Th $600 • Zoom

Serie de Lanzamiento – En Español

Marketing

Julio 9 or Agosto 6, 9-11 a.m /W $50 • Oficina de SBDC

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

Create Amazing Business Videos Without a Camera: An Introductory Course July 22, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $60 • SBDC Office

How to Get YouTube to Pay for Your Advertising

Serie de Lanzamiento – Parte I: Regulaciones, Licencias y Permisos

Serie de Lanzamiento – Parte II: Los ABC de los Negocios: Accounting (Contabilidad), Bookkeeping (Teneduría de libros), y Capital Julio 16 or Agosto 13, 9-11 a.m /W $50 • Oficina de SBDC

Serie de Lanzamiento – Parte III: Marketing para Startups: 5 Preguntas Secretas Julio 23 or Agosto 20, 9-11 a.m /W $50 • Oficina de SBDC

Aug 19, 1-3 p.m. $60 • SBDC Office

Growing Your Business Planning Your Business Transition June 12, 1-2 p.m. /Th $30 • Zoom

Mt. Hood Community College

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

Monetize Blogs, Social Media with Affiliate Marketing

Acting

July 24, 4-6 p.m. /Th $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4BG • Sec. 91 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Advanced Acting

Health, Fitness, and Recreation

June 24-Aug. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m. /Tu $79 ($69 Senior) • THE4UA • Sec. 91 • J. Puukka • GSHM June 26-Aug. 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. /Th $79 ($69 Senior) • THE4UB • Sec. 91 • J. Puukka • GSHM

Beginning Piano

June 24-Aug. 5, 5:30-6:20 p.m. /Tu $99 ($89 Senior)* • MUS4PP • Sec. 91 • D. Gonzales • Zoom

New! Chess Fundamentals - Mastering the Basics

Adult Ballet

July 3-Aug. 14, 4:15-5:45 p.m. /Th $59 ($49 Senior)* • REC4AB • Sec. 91 • L. Fairchild • GSHM

Advanced Tai Chi Chuan & Broadsword

June 30-Aug. 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m. /M $53 ($43 Senior) • REC7TC • Sec. 91 • B. Newman • FRVW/GSHM

June 23-July 21, 6-8 p.m. /M $79 ($69 Senior) • REC4FC • Sec. 91 • R. McNames • Zoom

July 1-Aug. 19, 6-7 p.m. /Tu $53 ($43 Senior) • REC7TC • Sec. 92 • B. Newman • GSHM

New! Chess Fundamentals - Intermediate

July 11-Aug 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. /F $53 ($43 Senior) • REC7TC • Sec. 93 • B. Newman • GSHM

July 28-Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. /M $79 ($69 Senior) • REC4IC • Sec. 91 • R. McNames • Zoom

MIG Welding Basics

July 3 and 10, 6-9 p.m. /Th $299 ($289 Senior) • GEN4MG • Sec. 91 • J. Manley • WCHS

New! Balance, Mobility, and Strength for Over 40 June 24-July 31, 8:30-9:30 a.m. /Tu,Th $89 ($79 Senior) • REC5BS • Sec. 91 • T. Yamamoto • GSHM

Beginning Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong

Aug. 11 and 18, 6-9 p.m. /M $299 ($289 Senior) • GEN4MG • Sec. 92 • J. Manley • WCHS

June 30-Aug. 18, 12:30-1:20 p.m. /M $53 ($43 Senior) • REC5TC • Sec. 91 • B. Newman • FRVW/GSHM

TIG Welding Aluminum

July 1-Aug. 19, 5-5:50 p.m. /Tu $53 ($43 Senior) • REC5TC • Sec. 92 • B. Newman • GSHM

July 14 and 21, 6-9 p.m. /M $455 ($445 Senior) • GEN4AL • Sec. 91 • J. Manley • WCHS

TIG Welding Basics

July 20 and 27, 3-6 p.m. /Su $349 ($339 Senior) • GEN4TG • Sec. 91 • J. Manley • WCHS Aug. 7 and 14, 6-9 p.m. /Th $349 ($339 Senior) • GEN4TG • Sec. 92 • J. Manley • WCHS

Business and Finance Medicare Basics

July 16, 7-9 p.m. /W Free • HE4MC • Sec. 91 • B. Earnest • Zoom Aug. 13, 7-9 p.m. /W Free • HE4MC • Sec. 92 • B. Earnest • Zoom

Retirement Intelligence

July 8 and 15, 6-7:30 p.m. /Tu $49 ($39 Senior) • FIN4PR • Sec. 91 • J. Coffee • Zoom

July 11-Aug. 29, 12:30-1:20 p.m. /F $53 ($43 Senior) • REC5TC • Sec. 93 • B. Newman • GSHM

Belly Dance Fitness

July 5-Aug. 23, 2-2:50 p.m. /Sa $69 ($59 Senior) • REC4WB • Sec. 91 • K. Miller • GSHM

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. /Sa $95 ($85 Senior) • REC4FF • Sec. 91 • C. Olson • GSHM

Introduction to Modern Country Swing Dance June 24-Aug. 5, 7:15-8:15 p.m. /Tu $50 ($40 Senior) • REC4SW • Sec. 91 • P. Thomas • GSHM

Qigong for Women

July 17-Aug. 21, 6-7 p.m. /Th $50 ($40 Senior) • REC5QW • Sec. 91 • B. Newman • GSHM

Tai Chi Adapted for Better Balance

June 30-Aug. 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /M $59 ($49 Senior) • REC5TA • Sec. 91 • S. Hartwell • GSHM

Computer and Technology

July 3-Aug. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. /Th $59 ($49 Senior) • REC5TA • Sec. 92 • S. Hartwell • GSHM

Beginner’s Guide to Starting a FREE Blog

Tap Dance

July 15, 3-5 p.m. /Tu $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4BL • Sec. 91 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

July 5-Aug. 23, 3-3:50 p.m. /Sa $69 ($59 Senior)* • REC3TP • Sec. 91 • K. Miller • GSHM

Don’t Throw it Away - Sell it Online!

Tap Dance for Beginners

July 15, 6-9 p.m. /Tu $59 ($49 Senior) • GEN4EC • Sec. 91 • K. Boyd • Zoom

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July 5-Aug. 23, 4-4:50 p.m. /Sa $69 ($59 Senior)* • REC4BT • Sec. 91 • K. Miller • GSHM

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Home, Garden, and Family

Language, Travel, and Culture

Backyard Birdwatching

Explore the World as a Travel Writer

New! Birdwatching Walk

Guide to Using FREE Chat GPT (AI) for Writers

Concealed Handgun Permit Class

Introduction to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide

First-Time Home Buyer Workshop

Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines and Websites

Garden with Edible Natives

New! Writing Gothic Romance

July 30, 6-8 p.m. /W $26 ($16 Senior) • HOM4BD • Sec. 91 • R. Lexa • Zoom

July 15, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4TW • Sec. 91 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. /F $26 ($16 Senior)* • HOM4WA • Sec. 91 • R. Lexa • PBNB

July 24, 2-4 p.m. /Th $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4CH • Sec. 91 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m. /M $59 ($49 Senior) • GUN4CH • Sec. 91 • S. Curtain • GSHM

July 22, 1-3 p.m. /Tu $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JO • Sec. 91 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

July 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. /W $10 ($0 Senior) • HOM4FT • Sec. 91 • N. Walsh • GSHM

July 16, 2-4 p.m. /W $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4WO • Sec. 91 • L. Krusemark • Zoom

July 12, 10-11:30 a.m. /Sa $25 ($15 Senior) • HOM4EN • Sec. 91 • C. Hines • Zoom

July 12-Aug. 30, 5-7 p.m. /Sa $95 ($85 Senior) • LAN4GR • Sec. 91 • S. Ford • Zoom

New! Just a Cocktail

June 26, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Historical Grog & Royal Negroni $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 91 • J. Crosby • JTRM

Online Learning for Professional and Personal Development

July 10, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Valley Rose & Blue Hawaii $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 92 • J. Crosby • JTRM

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.

July 24, 6-7 p.m. /Th • The Hurricane & Mai Tai $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 93 • J. Crosby • JTRM Aug 14, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Just a Dream & The Marauder $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 94 • J. Crosby • JTRM Aug 28, 6-7 p.m. /Th • Halekulani & The Lost Lake Act 2 $45 ($35 Senior) • HOM4JC • Sec. 95 • J. Crosby • JTRM

Education2Go courses include the following and more:

Mushroom Foraging for Beginners

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

Navigating Genealogy Chaos: Techniques for Staying Organized Amidst Your Research

See more courses and register at ed2go.com/mhcc

Motorcycle Training for All Levels

Learn more: team-oregon.org • Prices vary • GSHM July 24, 6-8 p.m. /Th $26 ($16 Senior) • HOM4MF • Sec. 91 • R. Lexa • Zoom

Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. /Th $40 ($30 Senior) • HOM4OG • Sec. 91 • J. Lava • Zoom

We want to hear from you!

North Indian Cooking

July 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. /Tu $40 ($30 Senior)* • HOM4IN • Sec. 91 • P. Khunisorn • Zoom

Visit mhcc.edu/ce or scan the QR code to take a survey on which community education classes MHCC should offer in the future.

New! Pierogi: Polish Dumplings

Aug 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. /M $40 ($30 Senior)* • HOM4PO • Sec. 91 • P. Khunisorn • Zoom

* Additional fees, supplies or books are required.

Roots Revealed: The Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy July 10 and 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. /Th $50 ($40 Senior) • HOM4GJ • Sec. 91 • J. Lava • Zoom

Unlock the Mysteries of Ancestry.com: A Beginner’s Guide July 24 and 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. /Th $50 ($40 Senior) • HOM4AN • Sec. 91 • J. Lava • Zoom

CANCELLATION POLICY: We do not like to cancel classes; however, sometimes it is necessary to cancel before the first meeting when enrollments do not reach a minimum. If we do not have enough students registered for a class prior to its start date, it will be canceled two days beforehand. Every effort is made to notify registered students of the cancellation, by email and/or by phone. Your registration might be the one that enables the class to be held, so please REGISTER EARLY!

IN-PERSON LOCATION KEY GSHM | MHCC Gresham 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham, OR

MAY | MHCC Maywood Park Center 10100 NE Prescott St., Portland, OR

JTRM | Just Rum 17020 Ruben Lane, Sandy, OR

FRVW | Fairview Community Center 300 Harrison St., Fairview, OR

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

PBNP|Powell Butte Nature Park 16160 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR

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MHCC in the Community 1. MHCC Gains National Exemplary Leadership Recognition Big congratulations to MHCC’s Board of Education and President Lisa Skari for receiving the 2025 Exemplary CEO/Board Relationship Award from the American Association of Community Colleges in April!

This national honor celebrates a shared commitment to student success, advocacy, and strong governance. We’re proud to see MHCC leadership recognized on a national stage!

2. Coming Together Over Breakfast More than 500 people gathered for this year’s MHCC Global Breakfast on April 29 - our biggest turnout yet! Amazing performances, cuisine, and traditional dress made up this vibrant celebration of culture and community. Proceeds will support the Ali Modabber ESL Emergency Fund, helping ESL students facing financial hardship.

Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable morning possible!

3. MHCC Featured in Gresham State of the City Address MHCC was proud to be recognized for our workforce partnerships - especially in the semiconductor industry - during Gresham Mayor Travis Stovall’s inspiring State of the City Address on March 18. Congratulations to Alyson Huntting, Community Member of the Year, and former Mayor Shane Bemis, honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and a park renamed in his honor.

We’re grateful to be part of a community dedicated to growth, opportunity, and collaboration.

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4. MHCC Joins HSI Summit MHCC staff and faculty attended the 4th annual Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Summit at Western Oregon University in April. This important gathering brought together campus, community, and national partners to celebrate and explore what it means to be an HSI. We’re honored to be part of this ongoing conversation and committed to advancing equity and support for all of our students.

5. MHCC Celebrates National Small Business Development Centers Day! To celebrate National Small Business Development Centers Day on March 19, MHCC’s own SBDC hosted a vibrant open house filled with community connection and local flavor. Guests enjoyed delicious treats from local small businesses, networked with fellow entrepreneurs, and met MHCC expert advisors. We’re proud to support local business growth and empower entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive!

6. Advocating for Accessible, Affordable, HighQuality Higher Education MHCC welcomed the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means to campus on March 22 for a powerful session about state community college funding. Filled with heartfelt testimonials from students, faculty, and community members, the event emphasized the critical role community colleges play in expanding access to high quality education and workforce training. Thank you to our legislators for engaging with us, and to all who showed up in support of shaping a brighter future for Oregon.

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Your Small Business?

Don’t miss Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center’s FREE Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair—your one-stop shop for turning ideas into action!

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Discover powerful programs and services

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Your business journey starts here — let’s grow together!

Get expert advice in one-on-one sessions

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Join dynamic business + industry panel talks

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Network with fellow go-getters

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Enjoy food, drinks, and fresh connections

Event Details Wednesday, June 18, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Mt. Hood Community College Vista Dining Hall/Town and Gown 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham OR 97030

Open to the Public

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