Taste of Westchester: Happiness is Catering Back Country Market and Cafe
2025-10-30 18:30 (America/New_York) | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71959
1067 North Street, Greenwich, CT (NY border), 203-861-4020, www.Happinessiscatering.com
The Study Fine Wines & Spirits (Class Begins Here)
1071 North Street, Greenwich, CT, 203-340-9410, www.thestudyfinewines.com
Interactive Fun from Wine to Table! Join us for a lesson on cooking and entertaining made simply delicious. We begin the evening at a librarylike intimate shop aptly named “The Study” with owner and sommelier Katie who will share her holiday specialty drink recipe with refreshing samples for you to try. We head next door to Happiness is Catering Back Country Market and Café to hear from Owner Christine as she discusses her “tricks of the trade”! Help her as she teaches us to make holiday inspired dishes such as their famous sweet and savory, cheesy bacon wrapped puff pastry twists. A show stopper lesson on creating traditional coq au vin with brown butter sage mashed potatoes. End our evening with the market’s famous apple cranberry crisp with cinnamon ice cream. Grab a friend to experience these mouth-watering dishes and discover the culinary secrets to make your holidays fun. Our lesson ends with a take-home surprise. This is an interactive demonstration allowing you to participate (if you choose to help create). A very generous double class! #Wheredoyoufindyourhappiness?
1 Thursday, October 30, 6:30-8:30pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71959

Pathways to Wellness
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Room 113
This group is a safe supportive space for students impacted by addiction as well as mental health issues and concerns. The group offers participants a platform to share their experiences, find support and gain practical tools and coping mechanisms.
Join the Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services for the Pathways to Wellness group on Wednesdays.

Career Services "Quick Question" Drop-in
2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Need a Career Question Answered? Zoom in to ask a Career Counselor.
Attend via Zoom

Taste of Westchester: NEW! Piccola Trattoria
2025-11-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71960
23 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, 914-674-9427, www.piccolany.com
Empanada Making, Hands-on! Now in a larger space and voted best new restaurant, this will quickly become your “go to” favorite. Join our Argentinian born Owner Chef Sergio Pennacchio as he teaches us the art of making beautiful empanadas. He shares recipes and stories influenced by both his Sicilian paternal side and his maternal side from exquisite Spain, making this restaurant both unique and delicious. This restaurant showcases Mediterranean food with a warm and inviting atmosphere, while treating every customer like family. Argentine empanadas are often served during festivals with many different fillings and every region of Argentina has its own characteristic variant. Our talented chef will have us “rolling in the dough” as we help to hand roll, stuff and seal a variety of empanadas. Take yours home to bake and enjoy with a friend. Chef will serve many varieties of handmade flakey empanadas with accompanying sauces. End our evening with chef’s favorite dolce surprise with a hot coffee. A most hospitable proprietor and wonderful instructor!
1 Monday, November 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71960

Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Info Session
2025-11-03 18:00 | Online
Online via Zoom, register to attend
At this virtual session, participants will hear directly from:
A representative from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Three Cooke Scholars, who will share their personal stories, application tips, and key insights about the process
Hosted by: Meraki Youth

Learn more about this scholarship and start your application
Deadline to submit an application is January 7, 2026
This award provides:
Last dollar funding after all institutional aid, which can provide as much as $55,000 per year for two to three years to complete a bachelor’s degree at any four-year accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S.
Personal advising about understanding financial aid and choosing your best-fit college.
Multifaceted advising about transitioning to a new campus, including connecting to resources, finding internships, and planning for a career or graduate school.
Hosted in collaboration with the Honors College.

Resume Essentials: How to Get Noticed by Employers
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Write results-driven résumés: quantify wins, tailor keywords, pass ATS, and grab hiring manager attention.
Attend via Microsoft Teams

UnHunger Games Final Count
2025-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Join the Departments of Student Involvement and Student Support Services from October 6 – November 4 for the Annual UNHunger to END Hunger Food Drive and Fresh Start Challenge
Departments, offices, clubs, teams, and organizations will compete to collect qualifying non-perishable items for students and families in need. The group with the highest points will win a FREE $150 lunch sponsored by Student Involvement!
All donations must be brought to the Final Count on Wednesday, November 5 (10:00 am – 3:00 pmM) in the David Swope Student Center Cultural Lounge. Pre-counting items is strongly encouraged! Light refreshments will be provided at the Final Count.
Faculty, staff, alumni, and Foundation Board Members are also invited to support by volunteering at the Student Support Services Thanksgiving Giveaway (registration due by November 17).

Games & Conversation with Game Designer Jay Bell
2025-11-05 11:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Discover the world of game design and gain an insider’s look at the tabletop gaming industry with guest speaker Jay Bell.
After the talk, stay to enjoy tabletop, card games and food!
This event is sponsored by the Gaming Guild and the Harold L. Drimmer Library.

How to Guitar Workshop
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Hankin Academic Arts Building, Room 117
Always wanted to learn guitar? Join our hands-on workshop and start your musical journey!

Colleges on Campus: Manhattanville University, Pace University, and St. Joseph’s University- Brooklyn
2025-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from these 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
Manhattanville University will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor
Pace University will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
St. Joseph’s University- Brooklyn will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway

Art Therapy Group Meeting
2025-11-05 11:30 - 12:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Room 113
Join us, every Wednesday with the Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services! No art experience needed — materials provided. Relax, express yourself, and boost your well-being through art in a supportive space.

Nursing Transfer Information Sessions: Your Path to a BSN
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Classroom Building, Room CLA-210
Register to Attend
Make sure you’re on the right track! Join the Transfer Services Team for an RN and BSN Information Session to learn about the required courses, admission requirements, and how to prepare for a successful transfer experience.

Digital Accessibility Workshop: Brightspace Accessibility
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Co-hosted by The Center for Teaching and Learning and Online Education
In an attempt to make sure that you have as many opportunities as possible to learn the information that is most pertinent to you, CTL and Online Education are pleased to announce a series of workshops and office hours to help faculty with this task! You are invited to attend any of these workshops and/or office hours that you would like. The office hours are open to answer any of your digital accessibility questions; you do not need to have questions about the specific workshop topic covered that week.
Register to attend via Zoom
Workshops will be conducted remotely by the Online Education Office.
View the other workshops in this series.
Office hours will be conducted alternately remotely and in-person by CTL. The schedule and links are below (no pre-registration necessary):
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesday, October 21, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person Office Hours
Wednesday, November 12, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: GW 131
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesday, November 18, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person Office Hours
Wednesday, December 10, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: GW 131

ReConnect/PALS Resume Writing Seminar
2025-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join this session to learn how to prepare a winning resume, as an Adult Learner, that grabs an employer’s attention.
Attend via Zoom

Taste of Westchester: Baked by Susan (#3)
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71961
379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson,
914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com
Shop online www.bakedbysusanstore.com
Berry Pie Oh My – Hands-on! Get ready for a lesson on beautiful pies! Best of Westchester winner 14 years in a row, the bakery is housed in a beautiful facility that includes a retail and coffee shop. They also do great “anytime” tea on request. This veteran baker will show us the basics of using pie crust. Hand craft your own pie with interactive instructions to make the perfect crust and decorate it. Dress mixed berries with sugar and spices to make the perfect filling. Learn to roll out and shape the dough to achieve a professional looking pie including easy crimping techniques. Take home your pie to bake or freeze for later. A mini-lesson on fresh whipped cream to pile on top of a slice of BBS’s favorite pie and coffee after class. Tonight you may choose an optional additional $10 to enjoy a SURPRISE bag of goodies. Pre-order for Wednesday’s 4-person meal “What’s for dinner, Susie?” for a delicious dinner and dessert to go. Order early for the holidays including their now famous empanadas, pies and tasty cookies!
1 Wednesday, November 5, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional bag of baked goods additional $10). #71961

Career Services "Quick Question" Drop-In
2025-11-06 10:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon, 17 South Fifth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
Need to Speak to a Career Counselor? Stop by SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon and connect with the onsite Career Counselor to get your questions answered.

First Gen Student Day
2025-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room
Join us for a special celebration recognizing the achievements and experiences of first-generation college students! This event is all about community, inspiration, and empowerment.

Colleges on Campus: New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), SUNY Old Westbury, and Drew University
2025-11-06 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from this 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor
SUNY Old Westbury will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
Drew University will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway

Campus Tour
2025-11-06 15:00, 2025-11-10 15:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! RSVP to attend a Campus Tour.
Tour starts at the Office of Admissions: Administration Building 2nd Floor, Room 210. This tour starts promplty at 3:00 pm and there is only one tour being conducted on this date.
Students are encouraged to visit SUNY Westchester Community College and participate in a campus tour. Experience our beautiful campus and explore our student facilities! Learn more about SUNY Westchester Community College, our programs and services, our academic offerings, transfer and career opportunities and student activities.
Important note for High Schools and Community Based Organizations interested in scheduling a tour for your students, please contact the Office of Admissions at Admissions@sunywcc.edu with email subject titled “Group Tour” and an Admissions Representative will be in contact with you!
Parking is available in Lot 1, Visitor Parking. View maps and get directions.
For info about snow or related weather closings please contact 914-606-6900

Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Info Session
2025-11-06 16:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Harold L. Drimmer Library, Room 320 (Honors College Student Lounge)
At this in-person info session, participants will hear directly from:
WCC Campus Representative
WCC Alumni, Cooke Scholar

Learn more about this scholarship and start your application
Deadline to submit an application is January 7, 2026
This award provides:
Last dollar funding after all institutional aid, which can provide as much as $55,000 per year for two to three years to complete a bachelor’s degree at any four-year accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S.
Personal advising about understanding financial aid and choosing your best-fit college.
Multifaceted advising about transitioning to a new campus, including connecting to resources, finding internships, and planning for a career or graduate school.
Hosted in collaboration with the Honors College.

Understanding and Building Your Credit
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Register to Attend via Zoom
Build a strong financial foundation! This module will help you understand credit, improve your credit score, and develop healthy credit habits.

Student Services Night
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:00 | SUNY Westchester Peekskill, 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Lecture Hall – SUNY Westchester Peekskill
To RSVP, call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu
Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Apply for Admissions On-Site

Activate your MyWCC account

Complete the ‘Let’s Get Started!’ Module

Make a Tuition Payment

Submit Required Paperwork

Take a Tour of the Center

Learn About Academic Counseling

Learn About Payment Options

Learn About Placement Requirements

Learn How to Register

Receive a Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Through Registration

Taste of Westchester: NEW! Tina Zaccardi Bakes
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71962
Tina Zaccardi Bakes, www.tinazaccardi.com
Held at GE Appliances’ CoCreate Stamford, 47 John Street, Stamford, CT
203-547-1815, www.stamfordcocreate.com
Create Classic Italian-American Cookies! Hands-On! Cook, learn and collaborate in the beautiful GE Appliances’ CoCreate space! Dedicated to culinary inspiration, this location is outfitted with the latest Monogram appliances to provide a fully functional Demo Kitchen, designed for one-of-a-kind classes, workshops, and experiences. Join Tina Zaccardi, Winner of The Great American Baking Show, as she helps attendees to create two delicious classic Italian-American Cookies. Make your own cookies along with Tina as she demonstrates how to create the classic biscotti Regina or Reginelle, a sesame coated cookie typical of the province of Palermo. A bakery staple, piped butter cookies sandwiched with jam and dipped in chocolate are everyone’s favorites. As a treat she will provide some light snacks during class as well as cookies for tasting. Everyone will take home cookies that they have made in class. Recipes will be provided to replicate these dolce at home! Come for a delicious and fun evening and experience the grandeur of Stamford’s GE Appliances’ CoCreate building.
1 Thursday, November 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $35 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71962

Empowering Busy Academics to Eat Healthier
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The President’s Committee on the Advancement of Women’s and Gender Equity invites you to our Fall 2025 Lecture
Attend via MS Teams
Mary Opfer is a registered dietitian with a Master’s degree from Teacher’s College at Columbia University. Mary is the founding clinical professor of culinary nutrition in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program at Pace University. She combines her restauranteur career with her food-science expertise to develop original recipes that appear in well-known cookbooks and her own: Clean Eating for Two.
Lecture is hosted by The President’s Committee on the Advancement of Women’s and Gender Equity & Generously sponsored by the Joseph and Sophia Abeles Endowed Co-Chair in Nutrition and Dietetics.

NAMI Westchester Fall 5K
2025-11-08 07:45 - 11:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Run for a great cause! NAMI Westchester is holding their first Fall 5K to raise money for their program offerings to all Westchester County residents. Discounted rates available for students and veterans. The first 100 registrants get a free t-shirt!
Come support mental health and show the community that you care!
Location: David Swope Student Center, Student Center Lawn
7:45 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM Kids 1K Fun Run
9:00 AM 5K Start
This is a rain or shine event.
Get more information and register for the walk.

Taste of Westchester: Chutney Masala Indian Bistro
2025-11-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71963
76 Main Street, Irvington, 914-591-5500, www.chutneymasala.com
Indian Spice Lunch – Interactive Lesson! Proprietor Navjot Arora, affectionately known as Dr. Spice, shares his vast food knowledge from Jalandhar, Punjab, his childhood home. Enjoy an interactive education on Indian spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish. Try your hand at crafting your own savory turnovers, Samosas with potato, pea and ginger filling served with chana masala, mint chutney and tamarind chutney. A discussion on the history of curry: adopted and anglicized from the Tamil word kari meaning “sauce.” A spice blend used for making kari dishes, called kari podi, came to be known as curry powder. Each curry has a unique blend of herbs and spices based on regional, cultural, family and religious preference. Chef will teach us the makings of Chicken Chettinad – spicy chicken curry with black peppercorns, fennel powder and curry leaves. An explanation on an Indian staple, authentic Chana Masala – chickpeas and Garam masala. Then explore the technique for a delicious Vegetarian Biryani, a fragrant combination of long grain Basmati slow cooked in a special copper vessel, medium spicy with herbs and served with Raita (cucumber yogurt cooler). Experience a quick lesson in the kitchen on the nuances of making a classic nan bread baked fresh in the tandoor. Try a mini-taste of their signature cocktail Anarkali – vodka with pomegranate, grapefruit and lime juices. Navjot is a celebrated local chef, winning the 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value restaurant. Come explore the tastes of India with this incredible educator!
1 Saturday, November 8, 11:30am-1:30pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71963

Trans Education
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
We won’t be erased! Learn more about the history of transness and the contributions trans folks have made from past to present. Enjoy free food while you listen, learn, and participate in discussions.

Trans Support
2025-11-10 12:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room
It’s party time! Come celebrate trans joy and community with mocktails, food, and karaoke. Fashion show awards will be given for outfits that give “gender euphoria” so come ready to slay!

Colleges on Campus: Western Connecticut State University and Mount Saint Mary College
2025-11-11 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from this 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
Western Connecticut State University will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor
Mount Saint Mary College will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
