“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela
Our annual education-themed issue is always a special one to me.
August 2021
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For many households, an aloe vera plant is just like any other houseplant. For others, it is a medicinal plant, containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. But for Kat Chirhart, aloe vera comes in the form of a healthy, nutritional drink.
The Annual Community Awards Gala featured a community awards presentation to deserving Woodbury area recipients. Pictured are the 2020 award recipients, who were celebrated at the Denim and Diamonds Virtual Gala this past January.
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After a year and a half of pandemonium, the city of Woodbury is ready to celebrate the community.
“In this moment in the world, where we try to understand people, it’s really nice to try to bridge this world by learning someone else’s language,” Cynthia Maldonado, principal of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion Elementary School, says.
While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially didn’t have plans to turn a one-off mentorship into a full-fledged organization.
The Annual Community Awards Gala, first held by the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce in 2012, recognizes the individuals and nonprofits in the community that make Woodbury a great place to live, work and play.
Providing extreme support, encouragement and results in a judgement free zone, Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping is a boutique gym that works to empower individuals—both physically and emotionally.
Opening its doors in January 2020, the HERO Center is a top-notch public safety training facility designed to help meet the needs of law enforcement, the fire department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies in both the Woodbury and Cott
Dogs need to be socialized to other dogs and humans to build their social confidence—whether with other pets and pet parents on walks or outdoor playdates. Socially confident dogs are fun to be with for humans and other dogs.
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator and Newbery medal-winning author. In his New York Times bestseller novel Solo, he writes of love, loss and the depth of family ties.
[Drinks]
August 10 marks National S’mores Day, and I don’t know about you, but I’ll be celebrating the wacky holiday with a s’mores-flavored cocktail. This is the perfect cocktail to celebrate the day, as well as the end of summer. Cheers!
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Stratus, Cirrus, Cirrocumulus. There are many types of clouds, but for local author Christina Brandt, cloud gazing is more creative than their scientific terms.
