BEA Community Education

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.

Barbara Carlson’s Greek Foods class was a delicious hit! 🍽️✨ Don't miss out on her upcoming mouthwatering spring classes: 🥗 Spring into Salad – April 29 🥟 Foods of Poland – May 6 Register now and treat your taste buds! 💻 Sign up online: https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ 📱 Or call Community Ed 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/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Valentine’s Day Class (Grades K-5) Get ready for Valentine’s Day day early, as we discover fun facts about conversation hearts, play exciting games and activities, create a colorful conversation heart wreath, and enjoy a tasty snack! Register by February 6. Instructor: Keri Murphy. Fee: $13. Thursday, February 13 3:15 – 4:15 pm Middle School Room 302 (FACS Room) 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Punxsutawney Phil won't be the only star on February 2; these little chefs now know how to make some adorable--and delicious--snacks for Groundhog Day!🐾

Grades 3-5 Book Club: The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Just some of the activities: Pick your own Bad Guy Name, watch a video from the author, scavenger hunt to find the Bad Guys in the library, and much more! Register by February 3. Instructor: Heidi Schutt. Fee: $10. Monday, February 10 3:15-4:30 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/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Planning Your Kitchen Remodel (Adult) Are you dreaming of a kitchen remodel? From planning your floor plan, function, and design, to preparing for the actual construction phase, this class will give you all the pointers to help you have a successful remodel. Take note of tips on creating a functional space, working with your budget, and living through the construction mess with less stress. Register by February 12. Instructors: Scott and Marisa from Backwoods Designs. Fee: $15/family. Wednesday, February 19 7:00 – 8:30 pm District Office Conference Room 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

DIY Crafts Unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on projects! Choose 1, 2, or all 3 of these great classes. • Iron on crafts (Grades 4-7) Decorate a Trucker hat, pencil pouch, and Journal February 3 3:15-4:30 pm Middle School Room J33 Fee: $25 • Picture Frame & Magnet (Grades K-6) Make your own picture frame and magnet February 24 3:15-4:30 pm Middle School Room J33 Fee: $16 • Craft-a-palooza (Grades 3-7) Make your own tote, bead pens, and zipper pulls. March 11 3:15-4:30 pm Middle School Room J33 Fee: $25 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

🧘‍♀️Little Yogis (Grades K-3) Students will explore simple yoga poses—building strength, balance, and flexibility while learning to relax and focus. Perfect for developing body awareness and self-regulation in a fun, supportive environment! Instructor: Betsy Monson. Fee: $45. 4 Tuesdays February 4 – 25 3:15 – 4:15 pm Middle School Room J33 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Otis has been rescued by our top detectives! Honestly, we should have cracked the case sooner—it was obviously Nurse Crofton all along. One look at her winter break photos and the evidence was clear. Though, now that we think about it, Otis looked like he was living his best life... Are we sure he *wanted* to be rescued? 🤔

WE HAVE OUR SUSPECTS! Otis, our friend who sits in the Community Ed office window, has been kidnapped again, and we need your help rescuing him! Follow the clues, solve the riddles, rescue Otis--and receive your handsome reward! Choose from these available dates: Thursday, January 23 (FULL) Thursday, February 27 Monday, March 10 (FULL) OR Tuesday, April 1 3:00 – 4:15 pm Middle School Room J33 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

UPDATE REGARDING THE RESCHEDULED WINTER CHEER CLINIC: On Monday Evening, January 27, at Blue Earth Area High School Gym, by 5:45 pm, we ask you to bring your Cheer Clinic Athlete to the High School Unity Hall Commons, so we can have a full refresher practice, before the game. Please have your athlete dressed in black shorts/capri’s, TENNIS/ATHLETIC SHOES, along with the clinic t-shirt, and make sure they have their shaker poms. Hair should be IN A PONYTAIL, with their ribbon, and PLEASE NO JEWELRY. Please make sure your Athlete has eaten PRIOR to the practice time. After the athletes have practiced/warmed up, they will sit together, in the stands, as a group, when the game starts, about 7: 15/7:30pm. During this time, the Athletes will be cheering on the Basketball Team, from the stands, along with the Blue Earth Area Varsity Cheerleaders. The expectation is that they Sit, Watch and Cheer. No running around to do this or that, get extra food, etc. They are allowed to have their water bottles with them. Please help your Athlete understand this. The Cheerleaders and Athletes will line up in Unity Hall, with 3 minutes left in the first half. When the first half of the game is complete and the Basketball players and Officials have left the court, the Athletes will Spirit on, and provide a fun-filled half-time show. K-4-5-6 Graders will perform on the Home Side; Grades 1-2-3 will perform on the Players Bench Side. When their performance is finished, they will be lining up to form a tunnel for the BEA Varsity Basketball Players, by the southeast end of the court. When the Basketball Players have completed entering the court, at the end of the half, the Cheer Clinic Athletes are free to leave with their Guardian. We hope this has been a fun experience for you and your Athlete! Please consider participating in our next Clinic. Watch the Community Education booklet for details! Thank you for the fun! Allie, Tiffany, Layla, Juli, Lexi, Vanessa, Liberty, Lily, Kenzi, Alexis and Coach Rachel The Blue Earth Area Buccaneer Cheerleaders!

PLEASE NOTE: the date for this class was originally planned for Thursday, March 13. Due to a conflict, it has now been moved to Thursday, March 6, 6:00, BEAHS art room. Spring Faux Wreath🎋🌼🌸 (Adults & Teens) Create a spring wreath with faux flowers and greenery. It can be a perfect piece for your front door or in any room of your home. Demonstrations and assistance to each student will be provided by the instructor during the assembly time of the wreath. Please bring fabric scissors, a hot glue gun, glue sticks, and a wire cutter. Register by March 6. Instructor: Lynette Dorfner. Fee: $45. Includes all supplies in a variety of color options for a 14-inch wreath. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

PLEASE NOTE: An interim instructor has been hired during Mrs. Ovrebo's leave this winter, so if we have enough students sign up, this class is on for February! (The plan was to reschedule for spring if we didn't have an instructor in February). Exploring Seasonal Science with 4-H! ❄️☔️🌤 (Grades 2-5) Explore innovation through scientific experimentation and do-it-yourself crafting! Each activity is categorized by season using themes related to science, engineering design, crafting, and animal science to enhance a variety of hands-on sensory, motor, and creative thinking skills. We will also have a blast playing a variety of games and get to know you activities! Register by January 27. Instructor: Emily Ovrebo, Faribault County 4-H Educator. Fee: $25. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

🍵Ceramic Pottery 🫖 (Adults & Teens) Experience making pottery by hand and on the potter’s wheel under the guidance of instructor, Alicia Barke. Make bowls, vases, mugs and containers using white earthenware clay and food-safe gloss glazes in many colors! All tools and supplies are provided. Please register ASAP, so we have time to order enough supplies. Fee: $85. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Ceramic Painting Classes 🎨🖌 (Grades K-3) Paint your own unique masterpiece! Choose a ceramic shark or unicorn piggy bank to paint. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

🧑‍🍳Barbara Carlson’s Creative Kitchen Series Do you find yourself in a culinary rut? Spice up your kitchen adventures by joining Barbara for this exciting cooking class! 🫒🧄🧅 Greek Foods (Adults & Teens) Explore a bit of Greece and Greek cuisine! We will experiment with a variety of foods from Greece. Please register by February 3. PLEASE NOTE: the date for this class was originally planned for January 30. Due to a conflict, it has been moved to Monday, February 10, 6:00, BEAHS. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Groundhog Day Snacks (Grades- 2-6) Prepare for Groundhog's Day by making some fun little critters of your own to gnaw on! 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Thinking Money For Kids! at the Blue Earth Community Library (Grades K-5) Create your own farm, learn about pet adoption, become a party planner! Kids can do all these things 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! These Mondays from 3:00-4:30 pm: January 27 - Pet Cents (Recommended ages 8-11+) March 31 - Making Mooo-Lah (Recommended ages 5-12+) April 21 - Penny Pinchers’ Party (Recommended ages 5-12+) 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/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

There is no reason to slip and slide, chill and chatter or bundle beyond recognition! Meet a friend or enjoy the quiet solitude of hall walking at the elementary and middle school buildings. Enter door “Q” on the 6th Street side. $5 pays your way to better health for the entire school year. Monday – Friday (School Days Only) 6:45 – 7:45 am and 3:30 – 5:30 pm Elementary & Middle School 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.