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Build Your Culinary Repertoire

Presented by Shawn O'Donnell

2026-02-17 11:00:00 2026-02-17 13:30:00 America/New_York Build Your Culinary Repertoire Cape May City - Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday, February 17
11:00am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 11:00:00 2026-02-17 13:30:00 America/New_York Build Your Culinary Repertoire Registration is required with a valid email address. Cape May City - Multi-Purpose Room

Cape May City

Multi-Purpose Room

Registration is required with a valid email address.

All events are tentatively scheduled and may change. Please see the CMCL Events Calendar on our website, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter for any and all updates.


Class Description

Join us for a live cooking demonstration that focuses on practical culinary techniques and kitchen fundamentals designed to strengthen confidence and efficiency in the kitchen. Participants will learn the importance of Mis En Place, ingredient preparation, essential cuts and simple methods used by professional Chefs.

This class is designed to be approachable for home cooks of all levels with emphasis placed on efficiency, food handling, and developing a reliable culinary repertoire using accessible ingredients.

By the end of the class, participants will build a strong culinary foundation that supports future growth, recipe execution and personal creativity in the kitchen.

Instructor Bio

Shawn O’Donnell is a culinary professional with extensive experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and culinary education. With a focus on fundamentals and real-world cooking skills, Shawn brings a practical, approachable teaching style that helps home cooks feel confident and capable in their own kitchens. His background includes hands-on work in professional kitchens, formal training and community-based culinary instruction.


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AGE GROUP: | 18 or older |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Cooking & Food |

TAGS: | Nutrition | Food | Cooking |

Cape May City

Phone: 609-884-9568

Hours
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Cape May City

Mon, Feb 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Sun, Feb 15 Closed

Upcoming events

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Tue, Feb 10, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Cape - Events Room

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Woodbine - Children's Room,Events Room

Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stone Harbor - Events Room
Registration is now closed

Rescheduled
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, February 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cape May Court House

Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace

Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
This event is full

Wed, Feb 11, 9:15am - 10:15am
Upper Cape - Events Room

Wed, Feb 11, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sea Isle City - Children's Room

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sea Isle City - Conference Room

Cancelled
Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cape May City

Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Wed, Feb 11, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Woodbine - Children's Room,Events Room

Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cape May Court House - Teen Area

Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Rescheduled
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, February 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Cape

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cape May Court House - Children's Room

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room
This event is full

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Rescheduled
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, March 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cape May Court House

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Thu, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Thu, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cape May Court House - Teen Area

Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Cape - Events Room

Rescheduled
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cape May Court House

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace

Fri, Feb 13, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Fri, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room
Registration is now closed

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Woodbine - Children's Room,Events Room

Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Cancelled
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cape May City

Fri, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Fri, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cape May Court House - Teen Area

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Rescheduled
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Saturday, March 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stone Harbor

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 1st Floor Events Room

Mon, Feb 16, All day
Cape May Court House

Tue, Feb 17, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cape May Court House - Presentation Room

Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Cape May City - Multi-Purpose Room

Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stone Harbor - Events Room
Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace

Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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