BEA Community Education

A great class for new drivers—and experienced drivers alike! Learn about the importance of vehicle maintenance, safety, and how to keep your car running better, longer. 💻Register online at blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ and click on Adult Classes or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

We did NOT see this coming! In our fifth and final Buc Detective Agency class of the season, our secret agents thought they knew who the guilty party would be--it turns out they were partially right. Miss Armstrong was the gang leader, but was assisted in her criminal endeavors by all the previous guilty parties--what a cunning and devious crew! Thankfully, the agents recovered Otis the Pig, and all is well in the Community Ed office once again. 🐷

🚴Bike Rodeo🚴‍♀️ (PreK-Grade 4) Join us between 9:00 -11:00 to practice biking skills, receive a free helmet, and learn the rules of the road. At 11:00, take a guided ride with friends and family on marked bike routes around Blue Earth. Bring your own bike or contact Community Ed if you need to borrow one (children younger than 3rd grade will need to bring their own bike). Parents are encouraged to attend; bikes will be available for adults on a first come first serve basis. Children must be able to ride independently to participate. Sponsored by City of Blue Earth Parks and Rec Department, Active Living Coalition, and the Blue Earth Police Department. Fee: $5 per family. Saturday, May 10 Putnam Park, Blue Earth 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Salad season is coming! Get ready for summer with some new salad recipes.🥗 Spring into Salad (Adults & Teens) Make and sample a few unique and new (maybe?) salads. Get some new ideas to add some healthy options to your menu. Register by April 22. Instructor: Barbara Carlson. Fee: $20. Tuesday, April 29 6:00 - 8:00 pm HS FACS Room 120 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Earth Day Celebration (Grades 2-6) Celebrate Earth Day with a snack, discuss ways to care for the earth, and make some recycled crafts. Register by April 15. Instructor: Barbara Carlson. Fee: $15. Tuesday, April 22 3:15 - 4:30 pm MS FACS Room 302 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

🌷🌻Spring Wood Craft🪻🌹 Paint and decorate these wood kits to make your own one-of-a-kind project. In this class, decorate a wooden flower photo frame and a suncatcher. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

We have a hunch that Otis will go missing again, and we could use help solving the crime! Buccaneer Detective Agency (Grades K-2) NEW DATE ADDED--Monday, April 14 3:00 - 4:15 pm Middle School Room J33 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Summer 2025 Drivers Education for Teens (Classroom) is now open for registration! Community Ed is offering a Summer Drivers Ed session for anyone wishing to take it in the summer (BEA 9th graders can take it during the school year for free, but may sign up for this class instead if they wish). Students who opt for the Community Ed Summer Session will be responsible for paying the classroom fee of $160 as well as the Behind the Wheel fee of $220, and will forgo earning high school credit. Summer 2025 Drivers Ed Classroom Instructor: Joe Strukel 10 sessions Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri June 9 – 26 (No Wednesday classes, and no class on June 19—Juneteenth Holiday) 8:30 – 11:30 am BEAHS Room 222 You may call us to reserve a spot for your child, and pay the fee later, or you can go online and register/pay the fee now. If you have any questions, please contact High School Principal Conan Shaffer (507-526-3201) or the Community Education Office (507-526-3172). 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

We still have a few spots left! Sign up ASAP at the link below or give us a call in the Community Ed office--507-526-3172. SPRING into the Garden with the Faribault County Master Gardeners and Blue Earth Community Library (Adult) Join us at the Blue Earth Community Library for a morning of presentations from Faribault County Master Gardeners and an introduction to the library's gardening resources including the Blue Earth Community Seed Exchange Library. Enjoy beverages and gift bags filled with items gardeners will dig! Fee: $5.00. Presentations: Cindy Lyon – “Honey”, Wendy Nickel - "Getting the Dirt on Soil Testing", Deb Ramsley - “Growing Garlic”, Deb Trio - “Growing Tomatoes for Beginners”, Sara Voges - “Planting Pollinators”, Dawn O'Hara - “Dividing Perennials”, Mary Hickerson - “The BE Community Library Seed Library” Saturday, March 29 (weather date April 5) 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Blue Earth Community Library 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Animal Fuse Bead Craft (Grades K-5) Learn cool animal facts, enjoy a snack, and craft your own creatures with a fun fuse bead (Perler bead) kit! Register by April 3. Instructor: Keri Murphy. Fee: $15. Thursday, April 10 3:15 – 4:30 pm Middle School Room J33 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Babysitter Training (Grades 5 and up) This course is designed to prepare students to be responsible and successful babysitters. Learn to handle emergencies, select safe toys and games, supervise children, feed and dress infants, prepare food and much more! Limit: 12 students – register early! Instructor, Ann Crofton, RN. Fee: $35. Monday, April 14 & Tuesday, April 15 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Middle School Room 302 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Faux Orchid Planter (Adults & Teens) Do you love having a real orchid plant in your home but can’t keep them alive? Join this class and design a realistic faux potted orchid that will last forever! Please bring a wire cutter, glue gun & glue sticks. Register by April 3. Instructor: Lynette Dorfner. Fee: $42. Monday, April 7 6:30 – 8:00 pm BEA High School Art Room 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Minnesota Highway Safety Center Senior Driver Improvement Classes Participants age 55 and older will qualify for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premium for three years by completing the initial eight-hour course, according to Minnesota state law. The 10% discount can be maintained by completing a four-hour refresher course every 3 years. A MN Highway Safety Research Center certified instructor will teach this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to crash data trends, defensive driving tips, changes in laws and vehicle technology, and the latest in traffic safety. Please register directly with the Minnesota Highway Safety Center at www.mnsafetycenter.org or by calling 1-888-234-1294. No registrations will be taken at Community Ed.

Bead Bracelet Adults (or parent/child) Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on class where you'll design and craft your own beaded bracelet! Perfect for beginners and those who love making personalized jewelry. Register by March 27. Instructors: Stacy Haase and Sara Frederickson. Fee: $35 Thursday, April 3 6:00 – 7:30 pm BEA High School Media Center (Enter Door C)

Fair isn’t Always Equal (Adult) Cassandra Lustfield, attorney at the Ford & Lustfield Law office is proud to offer a comprehensive class on estate planning and farm succession. This class addresses the unique challenges faced by farmers, ensuring their legacy and hard-earned assets are preserved for future generations. Participants will learn about certain topics such as drafting wills, establishing trusts, managing taxes, and navigating the complexities of succession planning. By attending, you will gain invaluable insights and strategies to protect your farm’s future, providing peace of mind for you and your family. Fee: $5. Thursday, March 27 6:30 – 8:30 pm BEA Elementary School District Conference Room (Enter Door “M”) 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Firearms Safety (Youth age 12 by 9/1/25 and/or Adults) Youth and adults interested in hunting or Firearms Safety are invited to enroll in a Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Course. Students must be at least 12 years of age by September 1, 2025. A parent or legal guardian must attend the first class to complete the registration paperwork for the DNR. A final test and field trial are mandatory for completion of this class. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions (There will not be any make-up dates). Register with Community Ed before April 7. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Blue Earth Ag Center Field Test & Final Test (Mandatory): Saturday, April 26 8:00 am Center Creek Gun Club Field Day will be only for students that attend the classroom portion of the class. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Wood Craft Class--Bird House (Grades 2-5) Paint and decorate a wood bird house kit to make your own one-of-a-kind project. Thursday, March 27 3:15-4:15 pm Elementary Art Room 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Justice is served, and Otis the Pig is safe once more! 🕵️‍♂️He has once again been rescued by our top detectives after following the clues that led them to the guilty suspect--Mrs. Paloma! We had an inkling it could be her, after all, she insists that it's just a coincidence that she lives near a Fleet Farm store, but we all know what they sell there—plenty of pig feed. And when you find a sign on her door like the one below? It all adds up--to GUILTY! 🐷

We only have 2 spots left in this class--register ASAP! Thinking Money For Kids! at the Blue Earth Community Library (Grades K-5) Create your own farm while becoming a financial whiz at the Blue Earth Community Library thanks to the Thinking Money for Kids program from the FINRA Foundation and the American Library Association. Facilitator: Heidi Schutt. Fee: FREE! Monday, March 31 3:00-4:30 pm: Blue Earth Community Library Students will meet in the Community Ed office after school, and walk with a staff person to the library. Parents, please pick up your child at the library after class. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Otis has once again been rescued by our top detectives after following the clues that led them to the guilty party--Mrs. Murphy! We had an inkling it could be her, after all--she is a known hockey fanatic, and rumor has it she has been trying to start a new team—The Ice Hogs! After doing some scouting at the local ice rink this winter, we believe Mrs. Murphy envisioned Otis as their team mascot. After all, who wouldn’t want a stuffed pig with such charm and charisma leading the charge on the ice? And now that we think about it, that does sound like fun!