Jan 8, 2024 | Community, Foundation, News, OCCI News
Coos Bay, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation in collaboration with the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) invites guests 21 years and older to attend Uncorking Opportunity! on Friday, February 23, 2024. The event takes place 6-8 p.m., at OCCI, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
This is the Southwestern Foundation’s annual scholarship fundraiser. It will be an exciting evening full of fun conversation and delectable hors d’oeuvres specially paired with Oregon wines provided by well-known wineries from the Rogue, Umpqua and Willamette Valleys. The event also features both a silent and small live auction of adventures celebrating food, fun and friends.
Tickets are $95 per person, available at HERE. Thanks to sponsor support, 100 percent of ticket proceeds go to scholarships at the culinary institute and students pursuing degrees and training at Southwestern’s Coos and Curry campuses.
This year’s sponsors to-date include: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Banner Bank, Coos Bay Vision Center, Northwest Natural, Pacific Power, The Mill Casino Hotel and The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission among others.
Examples of some of the auction adventure items include:
- Tickets to an exclusive Winemaker’ Dinner featuring Willamette Valley Vineyards and OCCI taking place May 2024
- Private OCCI Group Cooking Class
- Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
- One-Week Stay in Hawaii
- “Name Your Own” Scholarship
…and so much more!
Space is limited! It is highly recommended people secure tickets in advance. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To purchase tickets, go to www.socc.edu/give. For more information, contact the Southwestern Foundation at 541-888-7209 or email foundation@socc.edu.
SWOCC Foundation Uncorking Opportunity! Event Overview:
**Important: Guests must be 21+ years old**
- Date/Time: Friday, February 23, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
- Location: OCCI, 1988 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay, OR
- RSVP: Reservations are highly encouraged as space is limited. Secure your spot by purchasing at socc.edu/give. Call 541-888-7209 or email foundation@socc.edu.
- Cost: $95 per person – Includes 6+ wine & hors d’oeuvre pairings; access to silent/live auction and an evening of fun conversation with OCCI student chefs. 100% of ticket proceeds goes directly to student scholarships.
About the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation
Since 1962, the Southwestern Foundation has supported the College to improve people’s lives – socially, culturally, economically and educationally – through friend-raising and fundraising. The College serves Curry, Coos and western Douglas county residents’ needs for transfer degrees, high-skill job training and community classes. For more information about the foundation, visit www.socc.edu/foundation.
Dec 18, 2023 | Community, News, OCCI News
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College is delighted to announce two upcoming opportunities for the community to experience an exquisite three-course luncheon put on by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Culinary Youth Team USA. Following the success of our November event, we invite you to join us at OCCI on Sunday, January 7, 2024 and Saturday, January 20, 2024. Lunch is $35 per person, with reserved seating available every 30 minutes from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Once again, these events serve as a valuable practice session for the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA as they gear up for the international competition in Stuttgart, Germany in February 2024. It also provides an opportunity for our local community to come together and appreciate the artistry and skill of these budding culinary talents. Proceeds from the luncheon will contribute to the team’s competition expenses.
Lunch includes a delectable vegetarian starter, a mouthwatering beef entrée, and a tropical dessert that is sure to leave a lasting impression. To maintain the integrity of the menu, we are unable to accommodate substitutions for this event. The carefully curated menu is the same for both dates (and is the same from the November event).
Make your reservation today by sending an email to shawn.warren@socc.edu with your preferred reservation date and time. Parties larger than six cannot be accommodated.
ACF Culinary Youth Team USA Luncheon Details:
- Dates: Sunday, Jan. 7; and Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
- Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: OCCI, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR
- RSVP: Reservations required, with seating available every 30 minutes (parties of 6 people max). Email shawn.warren@socc.edu, with your preferred date/time.
- Cost: $35 per person for a three-course lunch
Join us for this unforgettable culinary adventure, and support the aspiring chefs of OCCI and the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA.
For more information about OCCI, visit: www.socc.edu/occi.
Nov 9, 2023 | Community, News, OCCI News
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College is thrilled to extend an open invitation to the community for an exquisite three-course luncheon put on by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Culinary Youth Team USA. The event takes place at OCCI on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Lunch costs $35 per person, with reserved seating every 30 minutes from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
This event serves as a valuable practice session for the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA as they gear up for the international competition in Stuttgart, Germany early next year. It also provides an opportunity for our local community to come together and appreciate the artistry and skill of these budding culinary talents. Proceeds from the luncheon will contribute to the team’s competition expenses.
The carefully curated menu features a delectable vegetarian starter, a mouthwatering beef entrée, and a tropical dessert that is sure to leave a lasting impression. To maintain the integrity of the menu, we are unable to accommodate substitutions for this event.
Make your reservation today by calling 541-888-7309 or sending an email to shawn.warren@socc.edu with your preferred reservation time. Parties larger than six cannot be accommodated.
ACF Culinary Youth Team USA Luncheon Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: OCCI, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR
- RSVP: Reservations required, with seating available every 30 minutes (parties of 6 people max). Call 541-888-7309 or email shawn.warren@socc.edu.
- Cost: $35 per person for a three-course lunch
Join us for this unforgettable culinary adventure, and support the aspiring chefs of OCCI and the ACF Culinary Youth Team USA.
For more information about OCCI, please visit www.socc.edu/occi.
Oct 16, 2023 | Community, News, OCCI News
Coos Bay, OR – Get ready for a delicious Thanksgiving and support local students! Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) is teaming up with the College’s Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club, to bring you the annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser Bazaar.
Order your favorite holiday treats by November 15 and pick them up on November 22 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at OCCI (1988 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay). To place an order, email lapatisserie@socc.edu or call 541-888-7309.
Thanksgiving Fundraising Bazaar Items:
- Pumpkin Pie: $18 (2 for $34)
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie: $20
- Apple Pie: $18 (2 for $34)
- Blue Cheese Dressing: $12 per pint
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake/Chocolate Pretzel Crust: $35
- Fresh Cranberry Sauce: $7 per cup
- Homemade Turkey Gravy: $12 per quart
- Half Dozen Soft Rolls (brown & serve): $5
- OCCI Turkey Spice Blend: $5
- HARVEST BOX = $90
- Includes the following *no substitutions*: (1) Apple Pie, (1) Pumpkin Pie (or Vegan Pumpkin Pie), (1) Cheesecake, (1) Blue Cheese Dressing, (1) Cranberry Sause, (1) Gravy, ½ Dozen Soft Rolls, (1) Spice Blend
Your purchase supports the OCCI Competition Team and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club. The experience provides a great opportunity for students to learn the business side of the culinary field.
Click here to view the flyer: Thanksgiving Fundraiser Bazaar Flyer 2023
Oct 4, 2023 | News, OCCI News
Alaska residents, we enjoyed visiting you at the college fairs this fall! In case you missed us—or if you’re just looking for info about why you should become a Laker—here’s a quick overview of what we offer:
- No Out-Of-State Tuition!
- On-campus living in apartment-style student housing.
- A fun, active campus. Easy to get involved in clubs and activities.
- A chance to meet new people with students from 40 states and 35 countries.
- New, state-of-the-art classrooms in our Umpqua Health & Science building.
- Small classes with qualified instructors (not teacher aides) who genuinely care.
- The largest athletics program of any community college in the Northwest.
- Scholarships and opportunities for free tuition/tuition breaks—ask us more about this!
You can check out a list of all our academic programs on the pathways and degrees page.
Thinking about a career in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry?
At our Oregon Coast Culinary Institute you will receive hands-on, professional training. Be in our kitchens nearly every day, and learn beside internationally experienced chef instructors who care about your success. You will receive high-end ‘boutique-style’ culinary training (without the boutique cost). Our classes average just 20 students to make sure you get the personalized training you desire. Our award-winning competitive culinary and ice teams won national championships in 2022, 2020 and 2019. You will have the opportunity to join the teams and travel around the world.
Interested in checking out our campus on the beautiful Oregon coast?
Schedule a visit and let us show you what your student life would be like here at Southwestern!
Not quite ready to visit, but curious to learn more?
No problem! You have a few options—pick whatever way you prefer…and we look forward to connecting with you:
- Text “SWOCCAK” or call 541-240-8227.
- Email your question or area of interest to swoccbound@socc.edu.
- Complete this general inquiry form and we’ll be sure to get back to you!
Thanks again for having us, and we look forward to (hopefully) hearing from you soon.
Oct 3, 2023 | News, OCCI News
Montana residents, we enjoyed visiting you at the college fairs this fall! In case you missed us—or if you’re just looking for info about why you should become a Laker—here’s a quick overview of what we offer:
- No Out-Of-State Tuition!
- On-campus living in apartment-style student housing.
- A fun, active campus. Easy to get involved in clubs and activities.
- A chance to meet new people with students from 40 states and 35 countries.
- New, state-of-the-art classrooms in our Umpqua Health & Science building.
- Small classes with qualified instructors (not teacher aides) who genuinely care.
- The largest athletics program of any community college in the Northwest.
- Scholarships and opportunities for free tuition/tuition breaks—ask us more about this!
You can check out a list of all our academic programs on the pathways and degrees page.
Thinking about a career in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry?
At our Oregon Coast Culinary Institute you will receive hands-on, professional training. Be in our kitchens nearly every day, and learn beside internationally experienced chef instructors who care about your success. You will receive high-end ‘boutique-style’ culinary training (without the boutique cost). Our classes average just 20 students to make sure you get the personalized training you desire. Our award-winning competitive culinary and ice teams won national championships in 2022, 2020 and 2019. You will have the opportunity to join the teams and travel around the world.
Interested in checking out our campus on the beautiful Oregon coast?
Schedule a visit and let us show you what your student life would be like here at Southwestern!
Not quite ready to visit, but curious to learn more?
No problem! You have a few options—pick whatever way you prefer…and we look forward to connecting with you:
- Text “SWOCCMT” or call 541-240-8227.
- Email your question or area of interest to swoccbound@socc.edu.
- Complete this general inquiry form and we’ll be sure to get back to you!
Thanks again for having us, and we look forward to (hopefully) hearing from you soon.
