b'American Culinary FederationGingerbread Decorating Contest(ACF) Competition Gingerbread Wonderland returned to the Niagara The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) hostedFalls Culinary Institute (NFCI) in December, with the American Culinary Federation Monte Dolceboth in-person and take home fun for families. Spring Classic Competition April 23-24, 2022. TheMore than 50 bakers of varying ages took part in event featured a display competition and livethe gingerbread competition, vying for cash prizes, cooking competition with student and professionalscholarships and giftcards.competitors representing Culinary Arts, Baking &NFCI Baking & Pastry Arts Coordinator and Pastry Arts and Ice Carving. Associate Professor Cathy Barron, C.E.P.C., won NFCI Hospitality Coordinator and Executive ChefFirst Place for her gnome-themed house in the Ben Loomis, CEC, CE, won his first professional ACFProfessional Division.Gold Medal.Student Life AlternativeSpring Break in Key WestStudent Life spent their spring break in theFlorida Keys working with Habitat for Humanity. Our students painted and restored the Habitat warehouse, cleaned and painted offices, installed hand railings, and helped with yard clean-upat Habitat for Humanity apartment buildings.In addition, students worked with Star of the Seas (SOS) Foundation, preparing over 450 meals for the homeless and low income families in the Key West area.14 NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'