Northland Pioneer College (NPC) will kick off the fall season with its biannual Eagle Fest Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the college’s Holbrook-Painted Desert Campus.

This is a free event and is open to the public. There will be entertainment for all ages, including live music by local performer Ashley Westcott and complimentary food and beverages provided by the Smoke Show BBQ food truck to the first 200 attendees. Interactive booths and demonstrations will spotlight NPC programs, offerings, and student activities.

“Eagle Fest gives the public a chance to learn more about what NPC has to offer,” explains Rebecca Hunt, an NPC recruitment specialist. “You’ll be able to meet with instructors and students in many study areas, tour the campus and learn more about our partnerships with area high schools and businesses.”

NPC Student Activities Coordinator and Academic Advisor Jeff Taylor notes, “Student clubs and organizations will also be at Eagle Fest, showcasing the many opportunities NPC students have for cultural enrichment in our area and exploring the exciting learning environment at NPC.”

In addition, parents and youngsters can learn more about noncredit classes and NPC’s summer Kids College program, and the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) workshops for youngsters.

For additional information, contact Rebecca Hunt, at 536-6271, or Jeff Taylor, at 536-6241. NPC’s Holbrook campus is located at 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., near the water tower.

Northland Pioneer College serves the residents of Navajo and Apache counties through four regional campuses and five centers with a variety of educational options for academic, career, and technical, and personal enrichment. NPC supports each student’s educational goals through affordable tuition, small class sizes, and caring, professional instructors. For more information about NPC programs and services, visit www.npc.edu or call (800) 266-7845.