What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 5, 2026
Tue, 6 October, 2026 at 8:51 am
Wednesday, October 7 is Flex Day
This Wednesday, October 7, is Flex Day, a day dedicated to the professional development of Cañada College employees. There are no classes, and all Cañada College offices and student services are closed for the day.
Register to Vote
The Tuesday, November 3, statewide general election is approaching. Vote-by-mail ballots begin arriving this week and the deadline to register or update your voter information is Monday, October 19. Visit the SMCCCD’s Register to Vote site to register, check your status and find voting resources.
What’s New for Study Snacks and Grab and Go Meals
- Centralized Pickup Location: Pick up snacks and meals directly at the Cañada Food Market in Building 5, Room 220
- New Hours: Pick up hours - Monday through Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m.
- Plan Ahead: Pick up Meals and up to 5 snacks per visit to keep you fueled throughout the week
For more information about food resources at Cañada College, please visit the SparkPoint website.
Great California ShakeOut Drill – October 15
Cañada College will participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake and evacuation drill on Thursday, October 15, from 10:45 to approximately 10:55 a.m. At 10:45 a.m., everyone on campus should Drop, Cover and Hold On for 60 seconds, then evacuate calmly along posted routes to their designated assembly area and remain there until the ALL CLEAR is issued through RAVE and the campus public announcement system.
Athletic Center Fall Showcase
Explore the Cañada College and College of San Mateo Athletic Centers at the SMCCCD Athletic Center Fall Showcase on Saturday, November 14, from 7 a m. - 5 p.m. The free event features fitness, aquatics, group exercise and Pilates programming. Students and employees who are not members can attend with a complimentary one-day guest pass; RSVP in advance.
Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources
Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources or stop by the Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Campus Dining
Please visit The Grove Cafe website for this week's menu and online ordering options.
Upcoming Events
For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
Tuesday, October 6
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
(Women’s Soccer) Cabrillo vs. Cañada
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
Fashion Collective Monthly Meeting and Upcycling Challenge
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Building 3, Room 255
Wednesday, October 7
Flex Day (No Classes and Offices Closed)
All Day
Thursday, October 8
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
Financial Aid Application Workshop
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
Friday, October 9
(Men’s Soccer) Chabot vs. Cañada
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
(Women’s Soccer) Canada at Skyline
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline College
Saturday, October 10
Google Slides: Getting Started with your Presentation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
The American Spirit - Opening Night
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Building 3, Main Theater
Monday, October 12
Indigenous Peoples Day: Sunrise at Alcatraz
3:30am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Know Thy Shelf: Book Club and Writing Group
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
Rhythm Collective Drumming Practice - Open to All
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
Tuesday, October 13
11:00am - 1:30pm
The Grove (Building 5)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Cañada Library, Cañada College
En español: Introducción al estilo de citas APA
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Classroom 9-312
En español: Introducción al estilo de citas MLA
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
(Women’s Soccer) Foothill vs. Cañada
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
Wednesday, October 14
Blast Off Into Your Future with Financial Aid!
11:00am - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
11:00am - 1:30pm
The Grove (Building 5)
11:30am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
Grammar & Editing Workshop - Sentence Structure: Splices, Run-ons and Fragments
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 206
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
Math JAM Workshop: Logarithms and Exponents for Math 225 #1
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
Know your Rights 2.0 Understanding relief, travel risk & detention
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Thursday, October 15
8:30am - 12:30pm
Building 5, Room 354
Spring 2027 Florence Program Info Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Financial Aid Application Workshop
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
WoCC: Split at the Root Film and Debriefing
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107
Math JAM Workshop: Logarithms and Exponents for Math 225 #2
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
Monday, October 19
10:00am - 11:00am
Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 13, Room 330
Know Thy Shelf: Book Club and Writing Group
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
Rhythm Collective Drumming Practice - Open to All
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
Tuesday, October 20
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 106
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Undocumented Community Center, Building 9, Room 118
BAM: Scholarships and Finances
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Building 13, Room 334
(Women’s Soccer) Chabot vs. Cañada
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
Reoccurring Events
Now Through October 31, 2026
The Mirror: A Student Exhibition
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery
Now Through November 1, 2026
Community Canvas | A Student Exhibition at Center for Creativity
Center for Creativity, 800 Main St,, Redwood City, CA 94063
Every Tuesday
Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222
For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.