EICC offers free classes in April

Ever wonder what it is like to deliver a baby? Or how to make scones? Ways to fix your home HVAC system or to maintain your car? How to uncover family secrets? If you could  be a welder or work a manual mill?

Explore and experience all of that and more during National Community College Month. In observance, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering free classes the entire month of April. The schedule includes a range of topics taught by expert EICC instructors. 

Whether you want to start a new hobby, explore a new career, or learn a new skill, it all starts at EICC. Registration is required and spots are limited, so act fast. All classes are offered in-person or online via Zoom. 

Here’s a sampling of classes: Dice-Making; Severe Weather Awareness; Getting Your Garden Started; Scones for the Perfect English Tea; Introduction to Delivering a Baby; AARP Smart Driver Workshop; Beer 101: From Grain to Glass; DIY Home HVAC; Crochet for the Beginner; Automotive Maintenance on Today’s Vehicles; The Plot Thickens – Family History Stories Revealed; Come Try Welding; Walk Away Ingredients for Administrative Office Professionals; and more.

To register and view the full schedule, visit eicc.edu/freeclasses.  

In addition to free classes, EICC is holding a Gaming Convention on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scott Community College Urban Campus in downtown Davenport. Learn more and register on the EICC website.

The college also invites the public to view its half-hour episode of “The College Tour” TV series. The show delves into the heart of colleges and universities worldwide, offering an authentic portrayal of campus life, academics, housing, sports, and activities. EICC, along with 18 other U.S. colleges, takes center stage in the show’s 11th season which will start streaming on Amazon Prime in May. 

Each EICC campus is hosting a Watch Party in April, complete with snacks, activities, and a Q & A with students featured in the show. The Watch Parties will take place during the following days/times: 

• Friday, April 5, at 11 a.m.- Scott Community College Urban Campus, Community Room, 101 W. Third St., Davenport.
• Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. – Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. 
• Wednesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. – Scott Community College, Student Center, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf.