June 2019

The lushness of summer is upon us. Read about a tropical garden right here in Woodbury, a hit lifestyle blog, and some great staycation options.

Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf hosted its annual chili (and mac and cheese) tasting festival in March, bringing together chili and mac lovers to support the food shelf’s missio

 
A spread of food and drink from TST Creative Catering.

Summer means weddings, graduations and other parties are in full swing. Before you start planning, check out TST Creative Catering’s tips to ensure a celebration that feels extra special, but stays right on budget.

 
Two actors from Open Door Community Theatre's "Shrek: The Musical" peek through a doorway.

During the past year, a group of longtime Woodbury theater folks came together to found Open Door Community Theatre.

 
A long exposure photograph shows the city lights and cars on Radio Drive in Woodbury.

A familiar intersection takes on a magical glow in the dark.

 
A table filled with food from TST Creative Catering, a catering service in the Twin Cities area.

Whether attending a wedding, graduation party, family reunion or birthday celebration, there’s one event element that all guests universally look forward to: the food.

 
A production of "Grease" by Woodbury Community Theatre at the Merrill Community Arts Center.

What’s happening at Woodbury’s hub for local theater, the Merrill Community Arts Center.

 

The Twin Cities metro has an abundance of sites to see and activities to do, so grab your calendar and plot a quick trip to one (or a handful) of these delightful destinations.

 
Dew hangs on a bright green plant.

A statewide nonprofit based in St. Paul, Freshwater Society developed the Master Water Stewards program in 2013 to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to help improve water quality at the grassroots level.

 
The MOMs Club of Woodbury members sit with their children.

Members of the MOMs Club of Woodbury gather for play dates and more, and foster friendships.

 
Cindy Martinson, musical director of the Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra is composed entirely of volunteers who perform simply because they have a love for music and feel the drive to give back to the community.

 
A group of young girls pose for a photo at Starlight Cinema, Woodbury's outdoor summer movie event.

Woodbury’s favorite outdoor movie tradition returns this month.

 
A tropical plant from Nick Plank's Woodbury garden.

Nick Plank shares some gardening tips for Woodbury residents.

 
A senior woman checks her outfit in front of a mirror

Local seniors set the record straight: They care about style, too.

 
A family of four sits on a picnic blanket in the park.

June is the perfect month to head down to your neighborhood park for a picnic.

 
Woodbury gardener Nick Plank tends to his tropical garden.

Nick Plank has cultivated banana plants, citrus trees, ghost peppers, and even a cactus collection—all in his yard in Woodbury.

 

Many chardonnay lovers, especially in the U.S., love their oaky, buttery California chardonnay.

 
A beautiful outdoor space after a patio renovation, featuring a fireplace, grill, seating, brick floors and more.

Create a space that extends your living and entertaining “rooms” and allows you to enjoy our short-lived warm season.

 
Maria Vizuete, of the blog Mia Mia Mine, poses in a white lace dress

Maria Vizuete returns with internationally successful fashion blog.

 
A small dog wearing sunglasses.

Here are some top tips to keep your pets healthy as we move into the dog days of summer.

 
A woman does a chest press while resistance training (lifting weights).

Resistance training (“lifting weights”) has tons of benefits for your body.