Inspired by the Family Achievement Center’s (familyachievement.com) mission to provide hope, the Move to Your Own Groove All Abilities Run, Walk...
Giving Back
Families of the Fallen Turns Grief Into Purpose
The Minnesota chapter of the nonprofit honors those who are lost in the line of duty. When Woodbury’s Tim Thrush lost his brother-in-law, Steve...
You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they enter sixth grade. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from...
A Look at the Community Awards Gala
The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Awards Gala on January 16 at Central Park, in which Woodbury Magazine is a proud...
Woodbury Community Foundation Hosts Friends Fest
Foundation’s annual gala returns to Woodbury for the first time in 10 years. It’s true what they say, there’s no place like home—and that’s the...
Take the Woodbury Polar Plunge
This February 14, Woodbury residents can take part in the 12th annual Polar Plunge (plungemn.org) at Carver Lake Park, 3175 Century Ave. S. The...
Healing in Honduras With Summit Orthopedics
Students experience operating rooms and patient care through a medical mission trip. A group of students from across the East Metro each share...
Meet Bill Sawyer
A 30-year Woodbury resident, Bill Sawyer volunteers for several organizations, including the Relay for Life of SoWashCo. “Through the years, we...
YELA Graduation
In late 2025, the Woodbury Community Foundation celebrated its graduating YELA (Youth Engagement Leadership Academy) class. YELA is a five-week...
Photos With Santa for a Good Cause
Celebrate Christmas with your family pets and benefit the Woodbury Police K9 fund. Pet parents, get your furry family members’ picture taken with...
Join the Community for Woodbury’s First Tree Lighting Celebration
Central Park will be aglow with holiday cheer this December. Don your cold-weather gear and join the holiday festivities alongside family and...
Woodbury Hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Gathering
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education plans a morning of remembrance and community. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day serves as a day of...
Woodbury Community Academy
The Woodbury Community Academy 2025 participants celebrated its 16th graduating class earlier this year. The nine-week program gives participants a...
Care for Your Community
Drop off winter clothes for children in need. Since 2021, the Woodbury Community Foundation’s (WCF) winter clothing drive has provided children in...
Woodbury Community Garden Continues To Flourish
The Woodbury Community Garden held its kick-off event, and grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and AARP Minnesota allowed for an...
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...
