Entrepreneurship & Publishing classes with LeeAnne Krusemark
Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is an author/editor and a Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed to you the day before class.

Start Your own Online Business: A Beginner’s Guide
(Adult)
Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start.

How to Start Any Home Business
(Adult)
Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. This is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find.

Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
(Adult )
ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now!

💻Register for any or all of these informative classes online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.


5 days ago, BEA Community Education
Start your own business
Home business
Using ChatGPT
Volleyball Clinic
(Grades 4 – 6)
Bump-set-SPIKE! Take part in this fast-paced clinic and practice your volleyball skills. Focus on passing, setting, serving and proper footwork. Whether you are learning the game, or improving your game –you will be inspired to love the game! Coach: Brenda Smith. Register by October 13. Fee: $30.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
(No practice Wednesday)
October 20, 21, 23, & 24
3:15-4:45 pm
BEA Pemberton Gym

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

5 days ago, BEA Community Education
Volleyball Clinic
Home Alone
(Grades 4 and up)
This class will offer basic safety strategies for students who are ready to stay home alone for short periods of time. Topics discussed will include: internet safety, handling house keys, oven/microwave use, telephone/cell phone safety, strangers and how to react to an emergency. Instructor: Tharen Haugh, BEPD.
Monday, October 13
3:15 - 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.
17 days ago, BEA Community Education
Home Alone

Fall Cheer Clinic
(Grades 1 – 6)
Jump! Shout! Cheer! Join the fun in this annual clinic with the BEA Cheerleaders. Two afternoons of practice learning cheers, a dance, and stunts will prepare you to perform under the “Friday Night Lights” at half-time of the October 3 home football game. Coached by Rachel Kienitz and the BEA Cheerleaders.

**Register by September 26 to guarantee a t-shirt. **
Fee: $35. A t-shirt, poms, and Buccaneer Pride are included!

Practices:
Tuesday, Sep. 30 & Thursday, Oct. 2
3:30 – 5:15 pm
Wilson Field
AND
Performance: Friday, October 3
Arrive by 6:15 for pre-game warm-up
Half time of the home football game
BEA Wilson Field

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.


18 days ago, BEA Community Education
Fall Cheer Clinic
🍕Pizza Party
(Grades 2-6)
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to make some awesome pizzas—as well as a super fun pizza roll—with just the toppings you like! Come hungry and enjoy a tasty, cheesy feast! Mmm!
Register by September 22. Instructor: Barbara Carlson. Fee: $15.
📆Monday, September 29
⏰3:15 – 4:30 pm
📍Middle School FACS Room 302
18 days ago, BEA Community Education
Pizza Party
Junior Aerospace with 4-H!
(Grades 3–6)
Join us for a hands-on, high-flying adventure! Explore the world of aerospace through fun and interactive lessons created in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Civil Air Patrol, Utah 4-H, and the SciTech Institute. Guided by their very own Youth Flight Log, participants will reflect on their learning and earn certifications as they complete engaging challenges in each session. Build and learn about: Gliders * Helicopters * Hovercrafts * Rockets. Instructor: Emily Ovrebo, Faribault County 4-H Extension educator. Fee: $25.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
📅Sept. 25, 30, Oct. 2, 7, 9, & 14
⏰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.

23 days ago, BEA Community Education
Junior Aerospace
🎸Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class)
(Adults and teens ages 13+)
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. Since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional weekly online question and answer session is also included.

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.
24 days ago, BEA Community Education
Instant Guitar

🎹Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class)
(Adult)
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do—using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional weekly periodic online questions and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction.

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

24 days ago, BEA Community Education
Instant Piano

Don’t miss out! This Gardening Class starts next week—register ASAP to save your spot.

The Faribault County Master Gardeners present:
🍂🍁Master your Autumn Garden! 🍁🍂
A Morning of Informative Classes

Take home handouts from the UMN Extension (Master Gardeners), enjoy garden treats, and win door prizes!
Info on the Seed Library will be available.

Presentations include:
Cindy Lyon - Lawns to Legumes: Go from Grassy Lawn to Feeding Nature
Deb Trio - Introduction to Hardy Native Plants and Flowers for Your Garden or Landscape
Dawn O'Hara - Dividing Perennials in the Fall: Which Plants Benefit Most?
Sara Voges - Winter Seeding: Why and How to Start Seeds Outdoors in Winter
Wendy Nickel - Food Preservation: What to Do with Your Garden Produce This Year
Deb Ramsley - Growing Garlic: Plant This Fall, Harvest Next Summer

📅Saturday, September 13
⏰9:30 am – 12:00 pm
📍Ag Center - Hwy 169/Grove St.
(Enter using the front double doors into the Atrium)

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

24 days ago, BEA Community Education
Master Your Autumn Garden
⚽ The Community Ed booklet hasn’t hit mailboxes yet… but SOCCER starts soon, and registration is open! 🥅
Youth Soccer for boys & girls in grades K–2 kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 10 and continues on the 17 & 24.
📍 Elementary Playground
🕒 3:15–4:15 pm

You’ve seen how passionate soccer fans are all over the world, now let Coach Shannon Swanson share her passion for soccer and teach you some beginning fundamentals of this exciting, growing sport. Sign up for this class to learn basic skills, drills, and to catch soccer fever!
Don’t miss out—register your child in grades K-2 ASAP!

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

Check out our other fall classes and activities here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMWl3NbTG32wsHF6YyL0TxqnM7xZtPve/view?usp=sharing
26 days ago, BEA Community Education
Youth Soccer
📬 Coming soon to a mailbox near you!

The Fall 2025 Community Ed booklet + BEA Briefing are on their way to each household in the district.
Can’t wait? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Sneak a peek now and start planning all the fun activities for you and your crew!

Don’t wait too long… some of our most popular classes fill up fast! ⏰

▪️Community Ed booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMWl3NbTG32wsHF6YyL0TxqnM7xZtPve/view?usp=sharing

▪️BEA Briefing:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V-wxma6ER5Nj-EZtB8Y7GavWWLBYhGLo/view?usp=sharing

▪️Register for classes in our online webstore: https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/

☝️Reminder: Register for Faribault County Fitness Center classes and Ten Talents Center for the Arts classes by contacting them directly.
27 days ago, Blue Earth Area
Booklet Cover
BEA Briefing
Cartoon Creating
Does your child love to doodle, imagine, and bring characters to life? Then this class is the perfect place to let their creativity shine! 🌟

🗓️ July 21 & 22
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Elementary Art Room
👦👧 For students who have completed grades 1–5
👩‍🏫 Taught by the amazing Ms. McLees!

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.
2 months ago, BEA Community Education
Cartoon Creating Class
🎻 Beginning Orchestra Camp 🎶

Calling all incoming 5th grade orchestra students! Join us for Beginner Orchestra Camp, led by Mr. Peter Koenig.

🗓 August 11–14 (Mon–Thurs)
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Middle School Music Room
🎟 No charge for the camp, but we are charging a small fee to cover the cost of the t-shirt (select size at registration)
🎵 Family performance: Thursday at 3:00 PM

This 4-day camp is the perfect way to build a strong musical foundation and get excited for orchestra next school year. Don’t miss it!

👉 Sign up now and get ready to make music!
💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Beginner Orchestra Camp
🎻 Join us for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
BEA Community Ed proudly presents a special performance by the Blue Earth Area Summer Orchestra Camp students—conducted by Peter Koenig!

📅 Thursday, July 17
🕕 Starts at 6:00 PM
📍 Main Street Gazebo, Blue Earth

Come enjoy a beautiful summer evening of live music at the Gazebo, and support these enthusiastic young musicians. It’ll be a fun, family-friendly evening of music and community—bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of summer! 🎶
3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Orchestra Camp
🎾 Tennis Camp is serving up fun this August! 🎾
Join Coaches Al & Julia Hanson for four action-packed evenings of competition, lessons, contests, and match play — perfect for both beginners and more advanced players!

📅 August 4–7 (Mon–Thurs)
📍 Putnam Park Tennis Courts
Completed Grades K–2: 5:30–6:15 PM
Completed Grades 3–5: 6:30–7:15 PM
Completed Grade 6: 7:30–8:15 PM

Grab your racket and let’s hit the courts!
💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

☀️Check out all the other amazing Summer Rec activities being offered—as well as area swimming pool information—in our 2025 Summer Rec flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKypx2o8ikb1sDUHGOrnqIigtPM3nLGX/view
3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Tennis Camp
🏀 #GOTSKILLZ Skills & Drills Youth Basketball Clinic 🏀
Keep your game sharp this summer with Coach Matt Schonrock! Players will work on ball handling, shooting, and defense — all while having fun and building confidence on the court. Each participant gets a dry-fit #GOTSKILLZ t-shirt!

📅 Dates: August 11-14
📍 Location: BEA High School Gym
Grades K-2: 9:15–10:15 AM
Grades 3-4: 10:30–11:30 AM
Grades 5-6: 12:00–1:00 PM

Let’s make the most of the offseason — sign up today!
💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

☀️Check out all the other amazing Summer Rec activities being offered—as well as area swimming pool information—in our 2025 Summer Rec flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKypx2o8ikb1sDUHGOrnqIigtPM3nLGX/view

3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Basketball Clinic
🚗 Attention New Drivers! 🛻
Need some extra practice with parallel parking? Borrow a set of cones to help you master the skill at home or designated spots on the street near the school. Perfect for students getting ready to take their road test. Includes three cones—just the right size for setting up your own practice space. Cones are easy to transport and available for a one-week rental for just $5. 🚧

BONUS: You’ll also receive a guide that includes a map of recommended practice spots—complete with street markers showing where to place the cones—and step-by-step diagrams with helpful tips for mastering parallel parking.

To reserve the cones online, visit our webstore at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ and click on Drivers Education.
You may also visit the Community Ed office to pay the fee and pick up the cones. To schedule a pickup date and time, please contact our office at 507-526-3172 or reach out to Rachel at the email address in the graphic.
3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Parallel Parking Cones
Football Camp
Join the BEA Football Staff for three mornings of skills, drills, and fun! This is a great chance to build confidence, sharpen technique, and be part of Buccaneer football.

📅 July 15–17 (Tues–Thurs)
🕗 8:30–10:00 a.m.
📍 High School Practice Field

Let’s go, Bucs! 🏴‍☠️
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💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

☀️Check out all the other amazing Summer Rec activities being offered—as well as area swimming pool information—in our 2025 Summer Rec flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKypx2o8ikb1sDUHGOrnqIigtPM3nLGX/view
3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Football Camp
Flag football
Join Coach Katie Alford for a 4-session Flag Football clinic—perfect for introducing the game to our youngest athletes in a fun, active, and safe way!

📅 Tuesdays, July 29 – August 19
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Elementary School Playground
👧👦 Grades K–5

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

☀️Check out all the other amazing Summer Rec activities being offered—as well as area swimming pool information—in our 2025 Summer Rec flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKypx2o8ikb1sDUHGOrnqIigtPM3nLGX/view

3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Flag Football
Summer Children’s Theatre – Rapunzel Directors: Storybook Theatre Staff Welcome to the Kingdom of Crescendo, a musical place to live! King and Queen Coda’s daughter Rapunzel was stolen away by the Evil Witch long ago, and Crescendo has never been the same since. Will our heroes be able to discover Rapunzel’s true identity and return her to Crescendo? Be part of the fun with Storybook Theatre! Auditions are Monday, July 28—everyone who tries out gets a fantastic role! Parts include: Rapunzel, The Royal Family, Court Singers, Court Dancers, The Bakers, Unicorns, Witches in Training, Punk Rocks 📅July 28 – August 1 (Monday – Friday) Auditions: Monday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (some parts will stay until 5:15) Rehearsals: Tuesday – Thursday, 1:00 – 5:15 p.m. Dress Rehearsal: Friday, 3:00 – Showtime 📍Location: BEAHS Performing Arts Center Performance: Friday, 7:00 p.m. 🎟Tickets are available at the door - $5 general admission. 📍Location: BEAHS Performing Arts Center This activity is funded, in part, by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council with an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund. It is also made possible by a grant provided by the Blue Earth Area Foundation. 💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/ or 📱give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172. ☀️Check out all the other amazing Summer Rec activities being offered—as well as area swimming pool information—in our 2025 Summer Rec flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKypx2o8ikb1sDUHGOrnqIigtPM3nLGX/view
3 months ago, BEA Community Education
Rapunzel