Tea Talks: 2023-2024 Historic Courthouse Preservation Project, Friday, Mar. 14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street, Stillwater, Minn. Nibble pastries, sip tea and coffee, and enjoy a presentation by Parks Coordinator Jack Nilsen on the courthouse preservation project. Cost: $15 per person. Registration required.
Peter and the Wolf, East Metro Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, Mar. 16, at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2499 North Helen Street, North St. Paul, Minn. Admission to this concert is free. Donations in support of the orchestra’s work in the community are always appreciated.
A Community Conversation on Racial Justice with Dr. Yohuru Williams, Wednesday, Mar. 19, 5 p.m. M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Auditorium, 1925 Woodwinds Dr., St Paul. The Woodbury Racial Equity Collaborative invites you to a powerful evening of education, dialogue, and community building at our upcoming Speaker Series event: Six Degrees of Segregation featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams. Williams is the Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. He is a leading voice in racial justice education, will explore six key areas where racial disparities continue to impact our communities, including employment, housing, education, and voting. Free event, but registration is required.
Minnesota in World War Two with Col. Don Patton, Thursday, Mar. 20, at the Stillwater Event Center, 1910 S. Greeley Street – next door to the Washington County Heritage Center. World War 2 Roundtable President Col. Don Patton will be the featured speaker for the Washington County Historical Society Annual Meeting. He will highlight the Minnesotans who played major roles during WWII and contributions from companies on the home front. Col. Patton was the Commander of the 882nd Personnel Service Company, Commander of the 407th Civil Affairs Battalion and Commander, 13th Psyops Battalion. He retired after 30 years of Service as Colonel. Social hour at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and the cost is $25 for WCHS members and $30 for nonmembers. Seating is limited and organizers expect a large attendance. Reservations are required in advance.
Spring Equinox Forest Bathing, Saturday, Mar. 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. 9653 Keats Avenue South Cottage Grove, Minn. Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join us on an immersive, meditative, and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience (Shinrin-Yoku). See first-hand how nature’s fractals, sounds, and sensations reduce your stress and anxiety, and enhance your focus. Give yourself permission to slow down and connect your senses to the healing beauty of our county’s green forested spaces. Space is limited. Cost: $45/person each session. A Washington County park vehicle permit is required ($7/daily or $30/annual).
Tenth Annual Short Film Festival & Food Drive, Sunday, Mar. 23, at 5 p.m. at Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Drive. Admission to see local short films is two canned goods per person. Click the link for a list of films.
Woodbury’s Century Farms Educational Session, Wednesday, Mar. 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Eagle Valley Golf Course Banquet Room, 2600 Double Eagle Ln, Woodbury. Hosted by Wayne Schilling and Tom Bielenberg. Tom and Wayne serve on the Woodbury Heritage Society Board and grew up on Century Farms, meaning their families farmed in Woodbury for over 100 years. Tom is the son of Woodbury’s first mayor, Orville Bielenberg, and Wayne Schilling was the last dairy farmer in Woodbury. This is a partnership between the City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation with the Woodbury Heritage Society. This session is free but registration would be appreciated: (651) 714-3583.
