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The Fall 2009 Quarter Begins



We begin another quarter with many exciting things to our studnets to enjoy on campus
Event to look for
Wellness and Health Fair at the Coast School of Law (October 8th)
The Caring Chefs at the Avenues Event (October 25)
The ACF meeing October 5th on Campus
November ACF meeting at Marsh Landing hosted by Chef Jeff Norman- Dexter- Russel will get away a $500 Dollar knife kit.
March of Dimes Event (November)
Chocolate demos
Cake demos
Visting Industry Professionals and Chefs

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