There will be plenty of sweets at 49ͼ in May—cake, cheesecake, cupcakes, and cookies. Two culinary courses will be offered through the 49ͼ Community College Workforce Continuing Education division where you can learn how to create mini cheesecakes or decorate your sweet creations with a piping bag. Trust us; these classes are sweet.

In “Mini Cheesecakes,” students will make two different flavors of mini cheesecakes and the perfect topping to complement each one. Students will be shown how to plate the mini cheesecake to impress guests. Held Wednesday, May 3, from 5:30-7:30 pm, this class will cost $75.

“Basic Decorating” will teach students to hold a piping bag and decorate cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. Students will learn how to fill a piping bag properly, hold it properly, and practice using basic piping tips. Finally, you will take what you have learned and decorate cookies and cupcakes. Held Monday, May 8, from 5:30-7:30 pm, this class will cost $75.

Registration

Seats are still available for these Continuing Education classes and do not require an application. To register, call Continuing Education at (910) 695-3980 between 8 am and 5 pm Mondays through Thursdays and 8 am-Noon on Fridays. All major credit cards are accepted. Pre-register at sandhills.edu/wce/cereg.html. Pre-registration must be made two days before the start date of the class.

Summer Semester

Summer semester curriculum (college credit) Sessions A and B begin on May 23, and Session C starts on June 27. Workforce Continuing Education classes begin on various dates throughout the summer. 

Summer semester curriculum classes are open to current, returning, and new students. Local students attending colleges outside of the area are invited to take courses this summer at SCC. Credits can transfer back to the university, saving students time and money. New students can apply online, and an advisor will assist in registering for classes. Current or returning students may register using Self-Service or by meeting with their Advisor. For all information, go to www.sandhills.edu/learn.

Boys & Girls Club

49ͼ is now the location of a Boys & Girls Club. Drop-in services are available free of charge to 49ͼ students from 6–9 pm. This is ideal for students taking evening classes, working on group projects, or for other academic reasons. For more information or to register for the drop-in services, contact Edith-Ann Jackson at ejackson@sandhillsbgc.org or 910.638.6502.

CCP Classes for High School Students

Moore and Hoke County High School students can take classes at SCC as juniors and seniors. Those completing the required number of CCP credits qualify for the 49ͼ Promise. This program offers two full years of classes immediately following high school graduation at no cost. For all information, go to: bit.ly/3Gz4nwq.