Offers recreational activities for those interested, such as: - Day camps - Indoor softball league and outdoor baseball - Football - Golf - Lacrosse - Music in the Park performances - Outdoor skating rinks and ice skating - Pickleball - Savage senior club which includes card games, refreshments, and socialization - Snowshoe hiking - Soccer camp - Volleyball - Walking programs

Multi-generational recreational and fitness-based activities including community and after school enrichment programs, community computers, fitness classes, pickle ball courts, and walking programs.

Offers a variety of recreational, social, and educational programs, including: - Bingo - Blood pressure checks - Card Groups: "500", Hand and Foot, and quarterly cribbage tournaments - Computer classes - Congregate dining through the Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Program - Country line dancing instruction - Day/extended tours and trips - Foot care clinic - Flu shot clinic in season - Health insurance counseling - Legal service appointments by phone and education/information sessions - Movie of the month - Senior fitness classes - Tax assistance February - April - Transportation to and from the center - Walking group - Woodcarving

Older adult activity center which provides: - Arts and craft activities - Billiards - Bingo - Book club - Club Prior Pantry - Exercise and Tai Chi classes - Field trips - Foot care - Health insurance counseling for Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a supplement or Part D Plan, assisting with health insurance forms and more - Knitting - Polka dancing lessons - Salsa dancing lessons - Walking Club

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information ?Administration: - Deputy City Clerk - Building Official - Office Specialist Airport: - Address: 7575 U.S. Highway 169 - Phone: (507)526-7264 - Airport Managers Blue Earth Light and Water: - Operations Manager - Office Manager - Line Superintendent - Water Superintendent - Customer Service - Rebates - Provides electricity and water services and rebate/conservation program Brush Site: - Located in the southwest corner of 21st and Ramsey Streets (one block south of the four-way stop on Ramsey Street/385th Avenue) - Hours of Operation: 10 am - 1 pm Tuesday; 4 pm - 7 pm Thursday; 10 am - 4 pm Saturday - Brush and leaf collection site City Attorney: - Address: 117 West 5th Street - Phone: (507)526-2177 - Toll Free: (800)426-6967 - Fax: (507)526-4477 - City Attorney - Assistant City Attorney City Engineer: - Professional Engineer - Address: 219 North Main Street Fairmont, MN 56031 - Phone: (507)238-4738 - Fax: (507)238-7432 Economic Development Authority: - City Administrator - Community Development Office Specialist - Business Assistance: Administers five programs to assist new and expanding businesses. - The Revolving Loan Fund is a source of gap financing for working capital, equipment, inventory and building construction, and renovation. - The Utility Revolving Loan Fund is a source of financing for new construction or improvement of electric, water, or sanitary sewer lines. - The purpose of the Forgivable Loan/Grant Program is to provide for the promotion and continuation of existing lifestyle businesses within the City of Blue Earth. - The Building Façade Improvement Grant is a program that assists businesses in making improvements that improve the appearance of the exterior of their building. - Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) is a state - designed and locally - administered program. Fitness Center: - Address: 320 Oak Road, Faribault County Fairgrounds - Intake Phone: (507)526-3376 - Director - Activities, Classes and Programs: Tennis lessons, racquetball, walleyball, ralleyball (elementary tennis), basketball, weight room (with cardio equipment, free weights and TV), personal training, indoor walking, no impact aerobic classes (pilates and exercise ball), body bar classes, kickboxing classes, step aerobics, senior weight room classes, SilverSneakers Fitness Program, and sand volleyball Parks: - Faribault County Fairgrounds are located on North Main Street and have a playground, ball fields, walking/biking trail, I-90 Kartin Speedway, and stables - Leland Park and Beyer Field border each other on County Road 16 (Leland Parkway) has a municipal ice rink, sledding hill, and picnic shelter - Putnam Park located at the south end of Main Street has a municipal pool, trail, tennis courts, playground, and disc golf course - Steinberg Nature Park located 1/4 mile east of Blue Earth on County Road 16 has a trail - Third Ward Park located on the east side of Blue Earth has a playground Public Works: - Public Works Director - Oversees construction and reconstruction of streets, patching, seal-coating, sweeping, and snowplowing Swimming Pool: - Address: 111 West 14th Street - Office Phone: (507)526-3376 - Pool Phone: (507)526-2715 - Pool Manager - Leisure pool featuring a zero depth area with play features, plunge pool with a 50 foot slide, four lane lap pool with a recreational diving board, and lifeguards on staff. - Activities, Programs, and Lessons: Deck aerobics and toning, pilates, water aerobics, lifeguard training, family swim, and open swim - Wastewater Management: Operates and activated sludge wastewater treatment facility - Provides building permits, charitable gambling permits, liquor licenses, open burning permits, pet licenses, and sign permits

- Adult and youth softball, volleyball, and soccer leagues - Summer recreation program - Special events - Volunteer in the Park program (ages 10 and older) - After school clubs and activities - Summer swim lessons - Active Aging Program - Senior center activities - Open gym - Outdoor pool - Ice skating - Youth leadership programs - Snowshoe rentals - Youth fencing - Youth Football (Grades 1-4) - Girls on the run - Stride for boys - Microstars: basics of soccer, t-ball, and flag football for kids ages 3-5 - Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance - LIFE (Learning Is ForEver) program: public education classes

Offers recreational activities such as: - Aerobics/aquarobics - Athletics programs - Driver's education class including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training - Exercise classes/groups - Physical fitness - Team sports/leagues - Walking programs

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include athletic/exercise programs, computer classes, defensive driving courses, firearm training, sports, and more.

- Youth enrichment activities - Open swimming in Olivia pool - Swimming lessons; water safety - Field trips - Recreation and sports - Lifeguard training and water safety - CPR instruction - Mature driver training - Health related classes - Arts and crafts - Bus tour trips/special events

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

- Activities for seniors including bingo and book club - Basketball - Photography instruction - Summer sports day camps including skateboarding, golf and lacrosse - Karate - Summer youth outings - Yoga - Zumba - Cooking/baking - Painting - Extended tours through the United States - Mature driver training - Spring Lake Park Mile Challenge walking program - Softball - Urban tours

- Birthday party packages - Cardiovascular machines, weight equipment, indoor walking/running track, aerobics studio with fitness classes including yoga, Tai Chi, aqua classes, strength training, and walking club - Childcare center - Gymnastics - Ice arena (two sheets of ice) - Indoor turf March - October - Indoor Water Park: Two large waterslides, splash features, and lily pad crossing - Lap and dive pool - Lessons and Classes: Ice Skate School, open skating, and hockey, swimming lessons - Meeting space - Open gym with basketball court - Pickleball - Senior Center - Soccer

Offers an assortment of exercise programs, allowing community members to take a preventive approach to aging well. Programs including: - Community exercise group: Full-body exercise routine that includes both seated and standing exercises. This program is designed to give participants a safe and effective workout that will allow them to increase and maintain their flexibility, stability, and movement - Exercise buddy: Trained volunteer meets with the participant weekly in their home to help increase their strength, flexibility, and balance Memories and movement evidence-based programs, including: - A matter of balance: An eight-week program that helps reduce the fear of falling and increases the activity levels of older adults. This workshop is offered through Juniper, a statewide network of evidence-based programs. - S.A.I.L.(Stay Active and Independent for Life!): This exercise class is a strength, balance, and fitness program for community-dwelling older adults to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. Meets two to three times per week for one hour. - Stepping on - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for better balance: a 12-week progressive learning course where participants learn an adapted 8 form Tai Chi routine that is intended to address common and potentially debilitating movement and balance issues. This workshop is offered through Juniper; a statewide network of evidence-based programs. - Walk with ease Contact for current offerings list.

- Information and resources on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse; violence and other health problems - Information and resources on building assets and healthy communities - Technical assistance to community organizations and partnerships - Training and networking opportunities - Simple Steps Walking Program: Individuals can sign up to earn rewards for walking. Participants are eligible to earn lunch boxes, pedometers, and gift cards.

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

Services/programs include: - Youth center - Family recreation - Fitness programs - Summer camp - Swimming lessons for preschoolers, youth, and adults - Aerobic classes - Water exercise classes - Youth sports - Basketball courts - Weight training - Walking programs - YMCA Preschool Program (trained teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities: Kindergarten readiness skills, swim lessons, music and movement, field trips, etc.)

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

- Information and resources on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse; violence and other health problems - Information and resources on building assets and healthy communities - Technical assistance to community organizations and partnerships - Training and networking opportunities - Simple Steps Walking Program: Individuals can sign up to earn rewards for walking. Participants are eligible to earn lunch boxes, pedometers, and gift cards.

- Hosted Foot Care: by appointment for a foot soak, trim, and callous care - Walking program: at the community center for individuals to walk in a temperature controlled environment - Exercise program: based on Pilates and yoga; open to anyone interested; a variety of exercises are done with both video and volunteer guidance - SAIL: Stay Active and Independent for Life: groups meet either in the morning or evening to focus on exercises that strengthen bone density, improve balance, strength, and fall prevention - Matter of Balance: an 8-week, 2-hour fall prevention class held once per year that focuses on improving flexibility, strength, confidence, and skills in fall prevention - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: a 6-week, 90-minute annual class for family caregivers focused on care for themselves while caring for a loved one Offers an annual health fair providing: - Health screenings - Flu shots - Information booths on aging and health resources

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including: - Adult recreational sports - Drivers training - Fitness center - Senior driving classes - Youth enrichment program - Youth recreational sports - Walking program

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

Offers water play area, walking and running trails, play structures, pools, sports courts, fitness equipment and classes, nutrition education, first aid classes, and more. Also offers meeting spaces and birthday party packages.

- Center for Disease Control (CDC): Staying STEADI Falls Prevention Screening - Complimentary fitness assessment and referrals - Discounted personal training services - Group fitness classes including Walk with Ease Arthritis Program, PWR! Moves: Improved Neurological Function and Rock Steady Boxing - Individual workouts - Lap pool - Personal wellness services - Walking loop - Warm water pool and spa (90 degree temperature)

Offers recreational activities for older adults. Activities offered include: - Bicycling club - Bingo - Book clubs - Card games - In-person or virtual caregiver support groups - Exercise classes such as Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance, Tai Chi, flexibility and strength, and yoga - Health insurance counseling - Knit and quilting - Line dancing - Legal information and resources - Ping pong - Outreach services such as referrals, mobile meals, and home visits - Special events - Technology assistance - Trips and community tours - Walking groups The Heritage Center is also available for rent for family parties, babyshowers, meetings, or a corporate event.

Services/programs include: - Youth center - Family recreation - Fitness programs - Summer camp - Swimming lessons for preschoolers, youth, and adults - Aerobic classes - Water exercise classes - Youth sports - Basketball courts - Weight training - Walking programs - YMCA Preschool Program (trained teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities: Kindergarten readiness skills, swim lessons, music and movement, field trips, etc.)