Pop the Champagne, and cut the cake for our Best of Woodbury 2024. We asked—and you answered. Might I just say, this could take the cake as one of...
Community
Meet a Decades-Long Volunteer
Cherie Skillings has been volunteering in Woodbury for several decades. Like many community volunteers, she started by volunteering at church and in...
Wheels of Freedom
Support a Woodbury nonprofit this summer. Connecting children with disabilities with costly adaptive equipment—at no cost to the family—is the goal...
Book Clubs: A New Kind of Fun
Keep the pages turning at your book clubs. What was once considered an evening for your mom and her friends has become a gathering that everyone...
Jodi Ritacca Named 2024 Everyday Hero of the Year
Jodi Ritacca has been asking—and answering—one question since she moved to Woodbury 31 years ago: How can I help? “I can help make a difference,”...
Meet the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team
Athletes of Woodbury’s Blazing Stars share highlights of being part of the team. Picture a summer afternoon at Lamar Fields in Cottage Grove. The...
Submissions Open for Focus on Woodbury 2024
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, Woodbury Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our Focus...
How To Start You Own Book Club
Gone are the days of unpleasant book clubs. Ensure your evening is a hit with these three tips. Send the Invite: Although a text message will get...
Woodbury Community Academy Public Works Tour
This spring, the City of Woodbury Public Works department led the Woodbury Community Academy on a tour of its facilities. The tour included...
KidStrong Tackles More Than Just the Physical
KidStrong opens in Woodbury with ninja courses—and a focus on mental and emotional health. For modern kids, the list of available activities can...
Woodbury for Justice and Equality Hosts Juneteenth Celebration
People of all ages can come to participate in Woodbury for Justice and Equality’s (W4J&E) fourth annual Juneteenth event. Participants can...
Meet a Member of the Youth Engagement Leadership Academy
A high school senior at the Math and Science Academy, Pranavi Vedere loves meeting people and engaging in various activities around Woodbury....
Spring Into Birding With Wild Birds Unlimited
Wild Birds Unlimited encourages the hobby in your backyard and beyond. With varied landscapes from forests and prairies to wetlands and at least 266...
Big Ears; Doesn’t Listen
First place photograph showcases a lovable pup. “I am an animal lover and love to take candid pictures of my pets,” says hobbyist photographer...
A Kitten with Purrsonality
“The inspiration for my photo is my kitten, Blanco. He is a funny fellow, a small feline comedian with his antics, and I can’t help but take his...
River Valley Riders Opens Doors for Those With Disabilities
At River Valley Riders, smiles and stories reign. The Woodbury-based organization’s therapeutic horseback riding and carriage-driving programs seek...
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Gala
The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Community Awards Gala on January 19, 2024. Honored guests include Sparkle Plenty...
Eric Morley Shares Business Expertise With Local Students
If you are a student or volunteer in schools/organizations across Woodbury, chances are high that you have worn a T-shirt custom printed at Big Frog...
Hyounsoo Lathrop Shares Her Singing Around Woodbury
Resident grew up singing in South Korea and credits her parents’ generosity for her success. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Hyounsoo Lathrop grew up in...
Is It Larger Than a Bread Box?
Do you remember playing certain games and asking one another, “Is it larger than a bread box?” Do you have a bread box in your home now? Bread boxes...
