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...
July 2024
Welcome to the July 2024 Issue
Readers, I am so excited to welcome you to the pages of our Best of Woodbury 2024 issue. It is such a pleasure to edit the pages of this...
East Metro Sips of the Summer
Sip on these lively libations around the East Metro. Particular cocktails always catch the attention of onlookers—whether you spot it on someone...
Three Patio Perfect Sips for Summer
What’s the best way to stay cool in summer? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to...
Are You Watering Your Garden Correctly?
Watering is one of those easy garden to-dos that helps your plants thrive. But are you watering correctly? Follow these tips to keep your plants...
Fourth of July Recipes: Red, White and Yum
Local foodies share fresh takes on classic Fourth of July recipes to take your table from blah to brilliant. Picturing a Fourth of July picnic table...
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,”...
Beat the Summer Heat With Design
As temperatures climb, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a light and airy space that feels refreshing. Transform your home into summer...
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 Welcomes First-Ever Therapy Dog
Otis is the face—err, paws—of the Community Support Team. A naming contest chose the name of the Woodbury Department of Public Safety’s first-ever...
