BEA Community Education

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to join local history buff, A.B. Russ, for a fascinating guided tour through the grounds of Riverside Cemetery. History, heritage, and memories converge as A.B. shares captivating stories and insights about the remarkable individuals who have left their mark on our community. Please register for free for this event, however in lieu of a registration fee, free will donations will be accepted on the day of the event. All donations will go to the Faribault County Historical Society. 💻Register for free online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ (you will be asked to use a credit/debit card, but no fee will actually be charged if registering online). or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Attention parents of new teen drivers! Are you looking to ensure your teen's safety on the road while also protecting your investment in their vehicle? Our Car Care Class is designed just for you. In this class, you'll learn essential maintenance tips and tricks to keep your car running smoothly, understand basic troubleshooting, and discover how to handle common roadside emergencies. Enroll now and drive with peace of mind! 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Create a cross by wrapping twine on a piece of barn wood. Adding wood flowers and greens will make each one special! Please register by April 23, so we make sure we have enough supplies. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

It's here! The 2024 Summer Rec flyer is here! Commence the planning of your summer schedules! The BEA Community Ed Summer Rec flyer will be going home with pre-k - Grade 6 students this week, and they will be available at the libraries in Blue Earth and Winnebago, as well as the Community Ed office. You can also take a peek online at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH2DVl6SJd6HoJJKxOTkbutO6CQat9Mk/view?usp=sharing 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Parent/Child class Design a wall or door piece using a distressed fence picket with greens, berries, faux flowers & embellishments like a bird & birdhouse. The instructor will demonstrate and assist participants in completing their creation. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

If your child has not yet been screened, please contact us to get an appointment time for our spring Early Childhood Screening date. If you have received an invitation, please remember to respond to accept, decline or reschedule your child's appointment. 🙂It helps us make the screening appointment go smoother for you and your child.

Mrs. Sickler--how COULD you?!? 🐷Our beloved friend, Otis, disappeared once again this week, but fear not--our secret agents, Silent Viper, Rocket Flash, Clever Spider, and Ultimate Legend cracked the case. 🕵️‍♂️ Not only did they recover Otis, but they discovered Mrs. Sickler's fingerprint, tying her to the crime. Otis is once again safe--and we're considering hiring him some security detail to keep this from happening again--until next year! 😳 Thanks for your help, Detectives!

"This is the best day EVER!!!" 👸This is what we heard multiple times yesterday in Mrs. Haase's Princess Lessons class--along with cheers, clapping, and excited chatter. 😄 There were crafts and snacks 🍿, tiaras 👑and fancy jewelry💍, eyeshadow and press-on fingernails--and joy--sooooo much joy! Thanks, Mrs. Haase--after you get some rest--let's do it again! 😍 Also, thank you to our high school helpers--Amelia, Hope and Lola--we couldn't have done it without your help.

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, 2024. 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 online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

In the shadows of the Community Ed office, a haunting trend has emerged—a series of disappearances veiled in secrecy. Curiously, with each vanishing act, it is our dear friend Otis who is plucked from our midst, leaving our elementary school friends to ponder the strange disappearances each week. Yet, amidst the whispers of uncertainty, a beacon of hope shines forth—our trusty detectives! Their clandestine maneuvers have unfailingly delivered Otis from the clutches of these cagey suspects. Kudos, detectives, for returning Otis to the safety of the Community Ed office! 🕵️

There are so many different types of trusts with so many different names which can make them seem confusing, and down-right intimidating. This course will be a thorough explanation of Trusts including Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts and Testamentary Trusts. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Trusts as a replacement for a Will. This free educational course is taught by attorney, Cassandra Lustfield, from the Ford & Lustfield Law Office. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Some interesting tidbits about author Doreen Cronin: According to her own website, she is moderately old, lives in Brooklyn, NY, has two daughters, loves to ready, and has a dog named Buster who tries to smile when he’s happy, but that always makes him sneeze. She credits her first grade teacher with inspiring her to become a writer. Doreen is the author of the many children’s books, including Click Clack Moo, and Diary of a Worm. Join us for a fun after school class at the Blue Earth Community Library! The original class date of April 9 is full, so we have added a second date on the 11th. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

With our unseasonably warm temperatures this winter, we're ready to decorate for spring! 💐 Create a spring wreath with faux flowers and greenery or a wreath with faux greenery, succulents & a few natural wood flowers on a gold or silver metal ring. It can be a perfect piece for your front door or in any room of your home. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

For all of us who have trouble keeping a houseplant alive: don't forget to register--ASAP--for this useful class! 🪴🪴🪴 PLEASE NOTE--the date has changed to Thursday, February 29. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

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🪴Do you love having live green plants in your home BUT you struggle to keep them alive and healthy looking? This class will provide some basic plant care tips. And the best part? Each participant will re-pot a small houseplant to take home! 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Marcene Sonnek is a communication coach, author and motivational speaker who helps people learn to communicate in a more positive way, even in difficult situations. In this 2-session workshop, you will work through the four key insights that are the basis for her coaching program. You will develop a roadmap to help you improve your communication through a positive attitude by embracing grace and gratefulness. Ultimately, she will help you understand how to develop a communication style that leads to more positive interactions with people on a day-to-day basis. Learn more about Marcene's message at www.marcenesonnek.com. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Miss Mullaly doesn't even look a little bit remorseful! 😮 Our incredibly clever detectives tracked down the missing Otis 🐷 yesterday, and discovered a fingerprint 🧐 that led them to conclude that Miss Mullaly was the culprit! She was confronted--and admitted guilt immediately. She'll have to come up with another plan to fulfill her hobby farm dreams!

😲Oh great--the pig-napper has struck again! 🐷 Poor Otis, our friendly pig who sits in the Community Ed window, has been pig-napped, and we need the help of our friends in grades K-2 to help us locate him! 🐖 3 of 4 Buccaneer Detective Agency classes are already full, but we have added a fifth class on March 21, and will consider adding another if we have enough interested students. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/Community-Ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

The first book in the Geronimo Stilton series will have you laughing on page one. A mysterious map, rumors of a secret treasure on a faraway island and a crew of characters set sail for adventure! First, we'll read chapter 1 together. After that, we'll hunt for a secret treasure right in the library... and who knows what else will happen - the library has endless opportunities for adventure! Register by: February 13. This class will take place at the 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.