July 2018 Woodbury Magazine

In the July issue we're checking in with local children's author Elizabeth Verdick as she shares a little about her writing journey.

Most Americans stopped for a few minutes to look up last summer, for the rare chance to see the sun eclipsed by the moon. Woodbury resident Jonathan Hunt and his family were no different.

 

Dishes are presented as beautifully as artwork at Sapporo Sushi, from the traditional rolls down to the floral accents and adornments like ginger and wasabi.

 

Want to enjoy a night of French finery? How about the chance to help preserve an important part of Woodbury’s history? This month, the Miller Barn committee is hosting a traditional French dîner en blanc, or “dinner in white,” to help restore the Miller Barn at Valley Creek Park.

 

The staycation trend—to act like a tourist in your own backyard and see your community with new eyes—is a good one any time of year, but especially in the summer, when kids are home from school and outdoor activities are plentiful.

 

For nearly as long as Woodbury has been a city, it has likewise been home to an active chapter of the League of Women Voters.

 

Lori Spiess is finally getting a workspace near home. “For all these years, I’ve been commuting to work from my home in St.

 

Amanda Lathrop sits in her family's heirloom rocking chair at her parents' Woodbury home. Lathrop now helps other families tell their stories, too.

 

Woodbury Kids is helping to encourage families to get out and play this summer.

 

Growing up, Woodbury resident Elizabeth Verdick always loved words and being around books.

 

The Woodbury-Cottage Grove chapter of the League of Women Voters turns 50 this year (read more on page 22).

 

Everyone has those days when prepping and cooking dinner seems like a hassle.

 

Take care of your furry friends this summer, like they take care of you. Here are some of the top dog grooming products from Woodbury’s Chuck and Don’s.

Shampoo and Conditioner

 

Suggesting there’s anything hidden about Spanish wine is a bit odd. Spain is a large country with more acres of vines planted than anywhere in the world, and the list of great wines is a mile long. That said, Spain often plays third fiddle behind France and Italy.

 

The Healthy Kids Running Series in Stillwater is a wonderful avenue for keeping your child active at the start of the school year.  

 

For Miranda Willy, an obsession with Nekter Juice Bar was born during her frequent travels around the country. “In one trip to California, I went to Nekter 10 times,” Willy says.