In just 10 weeks, Washington will be celebrating its 175th anniversary. Diane Gallagher with the organizing committee states that on the first day of the event, June 1st, Sunset Salsa will perform. Also, the Brothers of the Brush beard contest will be held that Monday.

Millie Youngquist adds that plans are underway to show some of the historic Brinton films on Monday, which is History Day. The presentation about the theater and the films will be done by Mike Zahs at the State Theater.

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