What’s the word from your neighbors in Woodbury?

Here are this week’s blog posts—tackling everything from Obamacare to your best bets for enjoying the summer. If you're interested in joining our Local Voices roll, email kris.janisch@patch.com.

Sunday

For Such a Time

Celebration of Community offered a look back on Mark Porter's 32 years with South Washington County and a look ahead at what's to come for all of us who live by the 3 Ps. (Vicki Strong)

Monday

The Key to Surviving Those Awkward Grad Party Moments We All Love

'Tis grad party season—awkward walks up the driveway, stares from the family, and the notorious display boards bragging about the grad. But how do you survive when you barely know the grad at all? (Brittney Harvin)

Get Outside!

It's beautiful out and what are you doing? If you are watching your sixth straight Jersey Shore episode, then you need to get outside. (Michelle Scheuermann)

Woodbury's Housing Inventory Remains Healthy as Pendings Ease

The absorption rate is calculated by the number of homes for sale being divided by the number of pending properties in a given area. We can break that down based on home styles and price points. (Matthew Johnson)

Tuesday

Take Heart—You Can Do It!

Take Heart could help you save a life some day. That life is most likely to be someone you love. (Vicki Strong)

Rogue Waves

It's as simple as a wave... ripples rolling softly to shore. (Penny Merritt)

Life Time Fitness, Caffeine and Weight Loss

I've recently had a few clients ask me if caffeine can help with weight loss, specifically fat loss. (Gina Batcheller)

Wednesday

Go to Your Local Library!

Author talks about the past year, summer plans and why she has neglected her blog; promotes the importance of reading and Bookawocky program at the library. (Chloe Spencer)

Thursday

'Obamacare' or 'Obama Cares'

In a few hours, the Supreme Court will rule on what has come to be known as Obamacare. I've "been there, done that." I call the act, "Obamacares." My own experience... (Dick Bernard)

Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction

Disheartened voters in Europe are frustrated and changing the tone across the continent. (Margaret Wachholz)

Friday

Good Time to Buy a PC?

When is the best time to by a computer? Should I wait and upgrade? I don't want my system to be out of date... What do I do? (David Lutchen)

Hollywood Hits Woodbury

Everyone talks about the main actors, but what's it really like to be an extra in a movie? That unnoticed girl in the background, hoping for just a second in the lens. I can tell you first-hand.

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