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Black Hawk College Digest for October 7
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BHC closed Oct. 8 for Columbus Day All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Monday, Oct. 8 in observance of Columbus Day. The college will re-open Tuesday, Oct. 9. *********** Learn how to market, promote small business Small business owners will learn the fundamentals of marketing and which mediums of advertising and promoting are best suited for their type of business in the Black Hawk College class, "How to Market and Promote a Small Business." The class will be from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Illinois workNet Center, 4703 16th St., Suite G, Moline. Cost is $50. To register, call 309-796-5714. *********** Kids can learn to swim at BHC New six-week sessions of Swim School for youths begin Oct. 17 and Oct. 20 at Black Hawk College in Moline. Youths ages 4-15 can learn how swim or improve their skills at the BHC Community Aquatic Center. Choose from: Wednesdays –7:15-8 p.m. Saturdays – 9:15-10 a.m., 10:15-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to noon Cost is $38. To register, call 309-796-5601. For more information, visit www.bhc.edu/aquatic. *********** BHC community education classes offer variety of subjects Register now for fall community education classes through Black Hawk College Professional and Continuing Education. Seats are still available in the following classes: A Comparison of Two Presidents: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis (Golden Scholars program) – Thursday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. Advanced Floral Design – Wednesdays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 7, from 5:45-8 p.m. Learn to Use Your Digital Point & Shoot Camera – Tuesday & Thursday, Oct. 16-18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mandarin Chinese Culture – Mondays, Oct. 22 to Nov. 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. Sensational Soiree – How to Throw the Perfect Party – Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Stained Glass – Intermediate, Lead – Thursdays, Oct. 18 to Nov. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tracing Your Ancestors – Thursdays, Oct. 18 to Nov. 8, from 5:45-7 p.m. Watercolor Painting Fall Landscapes – Mondays, Oct. 15 to Nov. 5 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call 309-796-8223 or visit www.bhc.edu/pace. *********** Learn PowerPoint, Excel, Windows 7 with BHC classes Need to upgrade your computer skills? Black Hawk College offers a variety of computer classes for varying skill levels. Upcoming classes include: PowerPoint – Friday, Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intro to Excel – Wednesdays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 14, from 7:15-8:45 p.m. Windows 7 – Wednesdays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 14, from 5:45-7:15 p.m. All classes will be at the college's Outreach Center in East Moline. For more information or to register, call 309-796-8223. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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