Cañada College Outreach Newsletter
September 2026 Edition 📝
Ravenswood Community Health and Resource Fair
August kicked-off in Ravenswood! On Saturday, August 1, 2026 we joined the Ravenswood Community Health and Resource Fair at Ravenswood Family Health Center. Filled with community organizations and hundreds of families. Backpack giveaways, food, music and raffles made the day super exciting! We were able to connect with many families, students, and alumni!
Pal Center National Night Out
Thank you to Pal Center for inviting us to National Night Out on August 4! We had so much fun volunteering and participating in the various activities such as soccer, Zumba, volleyball and delicious hot dogs!
Welcoming Redwood City Working Group Retreat
On August 5, 2026 our team took part in the Welcoming Redwood City Working Group retreat to plan events and discuss upcoming months to prepare programming for the community. We were in community with partners from the library, Casa Circulo, Caron Community Partnership, the YMCA, and Redwood City Together.
Annual Youth Town Hall Palo Alto
On Saturday, August 15, our team attended the Annual Youth Town Hall for the City of Palo Alto, hosted by Assemblymember Marc Berman. We were able to meet community members and future Colts, provided resources and information on the various programs at Cañada!
We also heard youth perspectives on various community issues such as climate change, mental health, and education. Thank you for inviting us! We look forward to the next Town Hall!
Hoover Registration Session for ESL
On Monday, August 24th we were invited by our ESL team to help register new ESL students at Hoover Elementary School. From application to registration, we had the pleasure of helping new students!
Meet Your Outreach Ambassadors Cafecito
Thank you to our staff, faculty, and administrators that joined us for our Meet Your Ambassadors Cafecito on August 25!
Cañada College Connect!
We’re Bringing Cañada College to You!
Visit us during our office hours at any of the community locations listed below. Get personalized, one-on-one support, meet our friendly team and discover how you can attend college for FREE.
- Fair Oaks Community Center.
- JobTrain Menlo Park.
- Pal Center.
- Belle Haven Community Campus.
Your future starts here — stop by, connect with us, and take your next step today!
Welcoming Redwood City - What to Expect When You Go To College Info Session
📆 Thursday, September 10, 2026
🕑6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍2600 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City. Fair Oaks Community Center.
Thinking about college but not sure what to expect?
This session will give middle and high school students a fun, age-appropriate introduction to college life. Students will learn what a typical college day can look like, how classes and schedules work, what professors expect, and the different resources available to help students succeed.
We’ll also explore the differences between high school and college, answer common questions, and help students feel more confident about taking their next step toward college.
Everyone welcomed!
Fair Oaks Community Center - Cañada College Connect Office Hours
📆 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕑1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍2600 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City
Cañada College at Menlo Park - Cañada College Connect Office Hours
📆 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕑2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
📍1200 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Pal Center - Cañada College Connect Office Hours
📆 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
🕑2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
📍3399 Bay Rd., Redwood City, CA 94063
Cañada College at Belle Haven Community Campus - Cañada College Connect Office Hours
📆 Thursday, September 10, 2026
🕑2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
📍100 Terminal Avenue., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Belle Haven Community Campus Teen College and Career Day
📆Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕑11:00 am - 2:00 pm
📍Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park
If you are one of the many teens who feels curious or confused about what paths are available for you and your future career or education, then join us at the Belle Haven Community Campus for the first Teen College and Career Day. You'll be able to talk with professionals who are experts in their fields, talk to representatives from vocational schools and colleges, and attend presentations that demystify applying for financial aid.
Click HERE for more info!
Fiestas Patrias Redwood City
📆Sunday, September 13, 2026
🕑2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
📍Downtown Redwood City
Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture. Enjoy live music and entertainment, authentic Mexican food, arts and crafts vendors, and there will be a traditional Flag Ceremony conducted by Consul General de Mexico. The Square will be filled with colorful and glamorous Ballet Folklorico dancing, live Mariachi music, kids area, and live musical performances.
Cañada College will be tabling!
This is a FREE community celebration!
Luzia Carrero Inglessis, Student Ambassador Lead
My name is Luzia, I belong to the International Students community and I'm majoring in psychology. My interest areas are the social and visual arts like sociology and animation. I believe in the power of guidance, company and peer to peer support for any kind of goals in life and I love having the opportunity at Cañada to help others through their own processes and stories.