A celebration of Minnesota's 150th anniversary held at the Washington County Historic Courthouse, presented by the Washington County Historical Society. Music, hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction. $85 per person, $150 per couple. Space is limited. Reservations must be made by April 25th. Proceeds support the Washington County Historical Society. For more information call 651-439-5956.

Starting with its first brewery in 1849, Doug Hoverson tells the story of the state's beer industry from the small-town breweries that gave way to larger companies with regional and national prominence (including Hamm's, Grain Belt, and Schell's) to the vibrant culture of today, led by a new wave of breweries such as Summit, Lake Superior Brewing Company, and Surly, as well as brepubs like Town Hall Brewery, Fitger's and Granite City Brewpub, sustained by microbreweries, home brewers, and beer aficionados. Hoverson will be at the Hay Lake School Museum on Saturday, June 14, 2008 to give a talk on his book and conduct a beer tasting. For more information, contact WCHS at 651-439-5956.

Event sponsored in part by Summit Brewing Company, STILL-H2O Home Brewing in Stillwater and Security State Agency in Marine and Scandia, Minnesota.

Teams from all over the country will be playing base ball as it was played in 1858 when Minnesota became a state. Two days of one hour exhibitions and other entertainment from the time period. For more information, contact the Washington County Historical Society at 651-439-5956 or visit www.wchsmn.org/stcroixbbc/.

A celebration of Washington County Rural Schools which includes music, food, old fashioned games and a raffle. The event runs from Noon to 4 pm. Contact the Washington County Historical Society at 651-439-5956 for more information.