Monday, May 13, 2013
Memorial Day, celebrated during the last Monday of May, honors those who have died in service to the U.S. military.
The 2013 Memorial Day observance in Woodbury will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. The local event will be held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of City Hall. It’s hosted by the hosted by the Woodbury VFW Post 9024 and Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial Council. Initially founded as Decoration Day in 1869, Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military. It was made an official holiday in 1971. The Woodbury event, which typically lasts about an hour, will include: From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans—the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the …
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Every sale has something a little offbeat. What’s the oddest item that will be featured at your sale this week? Tell us in the comments section.
There will be bus tours coming from up north, plenty of shoppers from the five-state area… and the Lions Club’s website gets hits from across the country. “Even from Europe,” said Chris Holthe, president of the Woodbury Lions Club. “It’s amazing how many people come in.” The 2013 Woodbury Lions Community Garage Sale starts Thursday, May 9; it’s the 36th annual citywide event. The sales—advertised as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—run through Saturday, May 11, Holthe said. “And we just pray for good weather,” he said. More than 650 homes (a fairly typical number) have registered to participate in this year’s event, which the city of Woodbury for the first time has co-sponsored. Related: Woodbury Football ‘Gears Up’ for Garage Sale Help Your Neighbors: …
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Woodbury Lions Club's annual citywide garage sale is set for this weekend.
With the Woodbury Lions Community Garage Sale slated for this week, someone asked on the Woodbury Patch Facebook page: We're going to be part of the Lions garage sales next weekend. We have a ton of baby clothes to sell, and we're wondering what is the best way to price and display them. Any other tips are also welcome. Thanks. So, what tips do you have for holding a successful sale? Just leave a comment in the section below. On its webpage for the event, the Lions Club offers some hints. The 2013 Woodbury Lions Community Garage Sale is set for May 9-11. The 36th annual event is co-sponsored by the city of Woodbury. Net proceeds from the event are returned to the community to: “Please join us in supporting this great community event, and …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Organizers are seeking business owners who wish to participate.
The 2013 Washington County Fair is set for July 31 through Aug. 4. Planners on Friday issued a release seeking “interested business owners to exhibit” at the event, which expects to draw more than 53,000 people over the five days. For more information, contact Dorie Ostertag, fair manager/vendor coordinator, at 651-436-6009 or otag@aol.com. From an article on Patch by Brent Peterson, executive director of the Washington County Historical Society: The first fair was held in Cottage Grove in the fall of 1871. The next year the fair was held in Stillwater at the old Parson Farm, at the corner of Orleans Street and Sixth Avenue. At this fair, the Stillwater Fire Department brought out their new equipment to show, there was a squash from Afton …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meanwhile, East Ridge High School sent out a notice about the work’s impact on traffic.
It’s feeling like that old saying about Minnesota having two seasons is true… The city of Woodbury on Monday sent out an updated schedule for this year’s roadwork projects, noting that drivers should expect delays, especially during rush hours. The Woodbury Drive (County Road 19) project is expected to begin April 22. Plans call for the road to be expanded from two lanes to four from Park Crossing south to Saint Ambrose. Roundabouts will be installed at Lake and Bailey roads. Washington County is the lead agency on this project, which has a webpage dedicated to it. The Radio Drive (County Road 13) expansion project is set to begin Wednesday, April 17. The road will be expanded to four lanes from Bailey Road to Hargis Parkway. Woodbury is …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
The annual event is set for May 7 at the Prom Center in Oakdale.
The theme for the 2013 Woodbury Area Prayer Breakfast, set for May 7 at the Prom Center in Oakdale, is “Truth in Motion.” The featured speaker this year is Chris Wright, Minnesota Timberwolves president. “I feel very honored to share with the east metro community about the role my faith has played in my life, both in my business endeavors as well as with my family,” Wright said in a statement. Woodbury resident Caleb Brunz, co-chair of the event with his wife Stephanie, said the event is “an opportunity to connect with community leaders, business owners and leaders in the faith community around a shared belief the power of in prayer.” Wright will be sharing his perspective “on the challenges of living a life of truth in our day-to-day …
Friday, April 12, 2013
Public Works crews are expected to begin street sweeping and hydrant flushing later this month.
Updated: 4:40 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 The city sent out an update Wednesday: Street sweeping is now tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, May 13, with hydrant flushing beginning once streets are swept. As always, this date is subject to change in the case of inclement weather. Original story Woodbury plans to begin spring maintence activities with street sweeping on April 22. Weather permitting, of course. The Public Works Department expects street sweeping to begin later this month. Once that’s complete, crews will begin hydrant flushing, according to a release from the city. Prior to street sweeping, residents are asked to sweep or shovel materials from their boulevards into the roadway. This will help ensure crews can remove sand …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Road-closure dates for major construction projects in Woodbury have been pushed back.
Update: 5:05 p.m., Friday, April 12 Washington County on Friday, April 12, sent out an update on dates for road closures, which have been pushed back. Beginning Monday, April 22, Woodbury Drive (County Road 19) will be closed from Park Crossing to south of Lake Road. Also, beginning on Wednesday, April 17, Radio Drive will be closed from Bailey Road to south of Hargis Parkway. Original Story, April 9 In addition to construction in several neighborhoods this summer, Woodbury will also see roadwork on two major thoroughfares: Woodbury Drive and Radio Drive. Both projects are expected to begin April 15. Meanwhile, Washington County plans a new layout for the Radio Drive-Bailey Road roundabout, and a traffic signal will be installed at Bailey …
This year’s festival is set for Aug. 23-25.
Want to volunteer at Woodbury Days? An informational open house is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Woodbury Estates Assisted Living, 2825 Woodlane Drive, near Woodbury High School. The Woodbury Days Council—the nonprofit all-volunteer organization that plans Woodbury Days—is looking for “energetic, community-minded people,” to help plan this year’s event, according to a release. This year’s festival is set for Aug. 23-25. “Whether you are a business owner in the community or a resident your expertise and enthusiasm is what we need,” reads part of the release. There are different levels of commitment available: working one shift at the event, helping periodically during the year as needed or being on the council and planning …
Monday, April 8, 2013
The event was held Saturday, April 6, at the Bielenberg Sports Center in Woodbury.
The fourth annual Woodbury Community Expo was held Saturday, April 6, at the Bielenberg Sports Center. It was the last major event for the sports center before the city deflates the dome and begins construction on a new $21.8 million field house. Thousands of residents made their way through the booths and exhibits at the event, which the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce organizes. Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Kris Janisch
2:28 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Ha! Actually, the gal who sent me the photos in the link I posted above said her sale was super busy right at 7:30 a.m. With this rain, there's got to be some early bird-worm joke I'm missing. more ›