February 2020

February is a time to celebrate. Find indulgent foodie picks, recipes, sparkly gift ideas and more.

In July, attendees at Woodbury Parks & Recreation’s Half-Pint Safety Camp got to learn about first responders, climb into cool vehicles like fire trucks, and more.

 

Super heroes (small in stature but not in heart or courage) gathered last summer to put their skills to the test with Amazonian Hero, Spider Hero and other grown-up heroes as part of the Woodbury Parks & Recreation’s Superhero Academy, in partnership with local character business Occasions wi

 
A grandmother holds her grandson in this Focus on Woodbury winning photo

Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2019 Focus on Woodbury photo contest.

 
A dock at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Here are just a few of the examples of the many businesses that make Lake Elmo such a great neighboring community.

 
Two baristas stand behind the counter at Lake Elmo Coffee

Lake Elmo Coffee has only been around for a couple of years, but its focus on the local community runs deep.

 
The East Ridge High School choir practices

On February 3, Woodbury neighbors have a unique opportunity to hear a variety of local student music ensembles, as Woodbury High School hosts more than 1,000 east metro teens for the Suburban East Conference Music Festival.

 
A member of Woodbury Community Theatre holds the program for "Young Frankenstein."

If you’re a fan of the Mel Brooks classic film Young Frankenstein, don’t miss Woodbury Community Theatre’s production of the musical adaptation.

 
Four pies from Heather's Pies.

The woman behind Heather's Pies has made baking her passion and career.

 
A Valentine's Day platter featuring, cheese, chocolate and other snacks.

How exactly do you pair chocolate, cheese and wine? The experts say, “Ask us first.”

 
Two pizzas from Red's Savoy in Woodbury

Go behind the scenes at Woodbury’s Red’s Savoy Pizza, a beloved staple of the east metro pie scene.

 
Four curling brooms and a stone at the St. Croix Curling Center

If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, check out the St. Croix Curling Center at St. Mary’s Point Hockey Arena.

 
The bar at Birdi Golf, with a golf simulation station in the background.

Find winter fun—with golf simulators, good eats and good drinks—at Woodbury’s new Birdi Golf.

 
Jacek Kozdroj guides a client through an exercise at Anytime Fitness in Woodbury.

The husband and wife duo behind Anytime Fitness Woodbury have made it their mission to help anyone at any age learn how to exercise properly.

 
Izzy Drummond builds a Lego creation during a n e2 Young Engineers STEM class.

E2 Young Engineers is a fun, interactive STEM program that champions hands-on learning and creative problem-solving.

 
A brown dog holds a yellow toothbrush in its mouth.

Our resident pet expert breaks down the benefits of the best dog treats.

 
A group of people ride on an elevator.

The experience of mall shopping—or elevator riding—is missing something these days. It’s missing Muzak’s “classic” elevator music.

 
Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong

Rachel Khong's debut novel was one of NPR's best books of 2017.

 
Heart-shaped chocolate truffles

Random Act of Kindness Day is February 17 - why not share a little chocolate?

 
A musical number from the dress rehearsal for Stars on Broadway

Aspire Music Academy and Open Door Community Theatre Group team up for this year’s Stars on Broadway revue.