General Information: Belle Plaine Community Education offers comprehensive driver's education for students aged 14 and older, covering both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Our program fulfills the 30-hour classroom requirement necessary for obtaining a learner’s permit. The program fee includes both the 30-hour classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel experience. Classroom Instruction: 30 Hours Our classroom sessions combine engaging lectures, interactive class discussions, educational videos, and written exercises from the driver's manual, along with practice tests. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a blue card. Please ensure your student brings a device (ipad, chromebook, laptop) to each class session. Behind-the-Wheel (BTW): 6 Hours The Behind-the-Wheel component provides students with practical driving experience on public roads and highways, under the guidance of a skilled instructor. This course is essential for students who have obtained their learner’s permit and must be successfully completed before they can proceed to their driver's examination. Teen Driver Safety: Parent Awareness Workshop - Fall 2025 TBD Are you aware of the real risks that teen drivers face? Do you know the specific restrictions that apply to new teen drivers? Can you revoke your teen’s driving license if necessary? Find out the answers to these important questions and more in our Teen Driver Safety: Parent Awareness Workshop. Research shows that involved parents play a crucial role in reducing the likelihood of accidents among young drivers. In this workshop, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the most common risks associated with teen driving and learn about the latest teen driver laws. You'll also discover practical strategies for positively influencing your teen's driving behavior. Don’t miss this vital opportunity to become informed about the dangers your teen may encounter and to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to keep them safe on the road. Teens are encouraged to attend as well! This workshop is hosted by local driver education instructors, featuring special guest speakers from law enforcement, and is held in partnership with the MN Department of Public Safety.

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In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade togive you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano theway professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTSof fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Feeincludes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recordingof the class and also an optional periodic question and answersession. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands oninstruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+

WHY RAISE THE BAR FITNESS? Our fitness family believes we can do life better together! We understand that every person is unique, every goal is personal. We build healthy, happy humans by developing affordable, engaging workout communities. RTB workouts are full of variety, strength, CORE focused, sweaty, creative, and can be modified for all types of adult abilities and ages. Expect opportunities to lift weights, get your cardio fix and work with challenging equipment and fitness schemes that push everyone at their own pace. We do team challenges monthly, nutrition challenges that athletes can participate in and so much more to build our community, Belle Plaine Strong! This isn’t a one time program or class, this is a true community that is being built to last! Classes never stop!