The Woodbury Community Garden held its kick-off event, and grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and AARP Minnesota allowed for an...
Giving Back
Ed Myatt: Master Craftsman
In its fourth year, the popular Community Garden, created by Woodbury Thrives (part of the Woodbury Community Foundation [WCF]) in...
Woodbury Friends Fest
The Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) held its annual Friends Fest at The Confluence Hotel. The event serves as the WCF’s signature fundraiser,...
Wishes & More Helps Create a Sensory-Friendly Space
When Woodbury parents Heather and Lee Stanek first reached out to Wishes & More in early 2024, they had a simple but profound hope: to create a...
Run for a Reason at the Live Brave 5K
The Live Brave 5K is back for another year, uniting runners for a cause. Beginner athletes, leisurely runners and elite racers alike: It’s time to...
Woodbury Chamber’s Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its 38th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 2. Golfers enjoyed 18 holes at Prestwick Golf...
Memory Cafe Offers Support to Caregivers
For family and friend caregivers, community support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in a quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in...
Meet a Passionate Volunteer
“I have a passion for volunteering, largely instilled by my mother and grandmothers,” says Kathy Schakel-Carlson, a manufacturing engineer at 3M....
Keep It Digitally Safe Campaign Encourages Social Media Safety
A global initiative stresses compassion over comparison. “More than anything else, what we want to have happen here is we want parents to have...
Get To Know Our Editorial Advisory Board Members
Through providing guidance, field expertise and more, our Editorial Advisory Board is essential in helping Woodbury Magazine best represent the...
Woodbury High School Student Named BestPrep’s Student of the Year
Adia Vang is recognized by the Brooklyn Park-based education nonprofit. BestPrep is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to...
SavvySeniors Bridges the Generational Gap
Three East Ridge High School alumnae guide older adults through the digital landscape with patience and compassion. In the ever-evolving world of...
Meet a Natural Communicator
Cindy Shanley was introduced to the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) about two years ago. Shanley is in charge of Friends Fest, WCF’s annual...
Pickleball Pals Start Veterans’ Support Foundation
Pickleball tournaments raise money for USA 4 Veterans foundation. Dan Osterman and Barry Schalkle were on the pickleball court when they had the...
Find New Treasures at the Woodbury Lions Garage Sale
More than 600 households register for the annual Woodbury Lions Garage Sale—and thousands of shoppers are perusing the sales! It’s that time of the...
Sing Me a Story Uses Music as Medicine
Austin and Sara Atteberry bring the gift of songs-as-healing to kids who face serious illnesses. When Austin and Sara Atteberry first met, they...
Community Awards Gala 2025
The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Awards Gala, and guests stepped into an evening at an enchanted garden for a night...
Saint Therese Introduces a Unique Biking Program
Cycling Without Age brings the joy of transport to elders in the Woodbury community. Ole Kassow, founder of Cycling Without Age (CWA), calls cycling...
One Sign at a Time Promotes Inclusiveness
Woodbury High School students have translated more than 50 children’s books from English to American Sign Language. When a Woodbury High School...
Woodbury Friends Fest 2025
Woodbury Friends Fest is back for another year of community. Ladies, it’s time to pull out your cocktail and party attire, and men, press your suits...
