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How to Host an External Event

An external event is an event organized by an organization outside of MJC hosting the event on District grounds or in Disctrict facilities.

Facility Use Fees are not charged for internal events. Staffing fees or other resources are funded by internal stakeholders.
Allow 14 days for event planning if the event excludes marketing, fundraising and/or raffle.

STEP 1: Reserve a Space or Facility

Complete a Facility Use Agreement Form. Contact MJC Events/Facilities Department at mjcevents@yosemite.edu, (209) 575-6020.

STEP 2: Is the Use of a Specialty Facility Being Requested?

Specialty facilities include Cabaret West, Little Theatre, Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Mary Stuart Rogers

YES

Complete a Spec Sheet
- Contact Events/Facilities Department to submit the form.

NO

Proceed to Step 3

Step 3: Will you be serving food at this event?

YES

Contact Events/Facilities Department by phone at 209-575-6020 or email.
- A review of facility use guidelines may be required.
- Call 209-575-6020 or email mjcevents@yosemite.edu

NO

Proceed to Step 4

Step 4: Is your event a fundraiser or will you be holding a raffle? (excluding opportunity drawings)

YES

Event is excluded from fee waiver.
- Contact Events/Facilities Department with questions.
- Call 209-575-6020 or email mjcevents@yosemite.edu

NO

Proceed to Step 5

Step 5: Will you be serving alcohol?

YES

Exernal events serving alcohol are prohibited.
- Contact Events/Facilities Department with questions.
- Call 209-575-6020 or email mjcevents@yosemite.edu

NO

If you have completed all steps listed above you've completed the event/planning process. Please read the notes below and Review the Internal Event Guidelines.

Congratulations!

You have completed the steps to organize an external event at MJC. Please follow up with Facilities/Duplicating Department, Marketing & Public Relations and MJC Foundation as necessary.