Mt. Hood Community College Head Start Fiesta This Saturday, May 3

Mt. Hood Community College and Head Start Celebrate 50 Years of Building Community in East Multnomah County

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Mt. Hood Community College invites the community to a vibrant Fiesta and Resource Fair celebrating 50 years of Head Start in East Multnomah County. This free, family-friendly Cinco de Mayo-themed event will feature over 60 community resource booths, free food from local food trucks, a petting zoo, carnival games, live music, Ballet Folklorico dance performances, and more!

A formal program will begin at 12:30 p.m., featuring special guests including:

• U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.

• State Representative Rick Ruiz

• Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson

• City of Gresham Council President Jerry Hinton

• Former National Head Start Parent of the Year Landra Glover

• MHCC President Dr. Skari

Saturday, May 3, 2025 , 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Formal Program featuring special guests will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Mt. Hood Community College, Yoshida Events Center, Building 126000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030

Use the A or B entrance off of NE 17th Street and park in lots Q, R, S, T, or U

For five decades, MHCC Head Start has been more than just an early learning program—it has been a bridge to better futures, offering families educational opportunities, career pathways, and critical support services. MHCC Head Start is one of the largest Head Start agencies in Oregon,

Jennifer Boehmer, Vice President of Advancement and College Relations