As we dive into this issue, focused on family, pets and senior living, I’m reminded of how important it is to make time for those who matter most....
June 2025
“Atmosphere”
From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones & The Six comes a new historical fiction novel: Atmosphere....
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...
How beem Light Sauna Heals From the Inside and Out
beem Light Sauna offers infrared sauna and red-light therapy all in private suites in a spa-like setting. Although saunas are often associated with...
Local Veterinarian Details Summer Safety for Dogs
Keep Fido cool in the water and during high heat and humidity. Summer—endless sunshine and hot weather. Some of us live for a Midwestern summer, but...
Young at Heart, Active for Life at Woodbury’s YMCA
The Woodbury YMCA’s ForeverWell programming helps older adults stay healthy and connected. For many seniors, staying physically active and socially...
Classical Indian Dance Classes Bring Culture Center Stage
Area students prepare for the performance of a lifetime. We all have roots—the foundational pieces of who we are, built from life experiences,...
A Great Egg Bake for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch, served at...
The Kitten That Thought He Was an Owl
Hobbyist photographer and art director Nora Franey-Anelli says that her cat, Blanco, has had puppy tendencies since getting him at 2 months old....
Dog Gone Reading at the R.H. Stafford Library.
Learning to read can feel overwhelming, but reading aloud for an audience can feel equally, if not more, daunting. In 2009, Hardwood Creek Library...
Book by Mother-Daughter Duo Provides Support
A book penned by local authors strives to provide support to family and friends. Mother-daughter duo DeAnne and Michelle Sherman have teamed up to...
Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth and Innovation
At Yellow House Vineyard, Cody Kaye pursues growth, innovation and joy. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged barrel...
Woodbury Community Expo Recap
The 16th annual Woodbury Community Expo welcomed more than 150 local businesses to showcase their offerings and connect with the community. The...
Home, Heart and Harmony
June is the season of connection—gathering with family, enjoying time outdoors and appreciating the simple joys of home. For many, that home...
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...
Meet Felted Friends at the Puppet Wagon
Explore magical worlds through Woodbury’s traveling Puppet Wagon. Transport yourself to a different world with the Puppet Wagon’s interactive...
