Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A daylong series of skating events is scheduled at the facility at Ojibway Park in Woodbury.
Woodbury installed new equipment at the skate plaza at Ojibway Park last October. So far this spring, it’s been popular. “It’s been packed every day there hasn’t been snow on it,” said Reed Smidt, Woodbury recreation specialist. A celebration of the skate park is set for Saturday, May 18. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will run into the evening, Smidt said. The day kicks off with the opener for the 3rd Lair Summer Series Competition. “It’s the Little League of skateboarding,” Smidt said. The series is held at several locations across the Twin Cities each summer, and Woodbury is hosting the first event this year, Smidt said. The day continues with several other activities, including: The event is open to everyone and is free to attend, …
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Ojibway Park
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Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Mexican holiday celebrates the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862.
Crews on Friday were setting up a tent in the parking lot in front of Acapulco in Woodbury. The tent was being erected as part of the restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo festivities, which include food and drink specials. Cinco de Mayo (May 5) celebrates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza faced 6,000 well-trained French soldiers. (Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16.) In recognition of Cinco de Mayo, the U.S. Census Bureau provided the following statistics about Mexico. 33.6 million The number of U.S. residents of Mexican origin. 25.7 Median age of people in the United States of Mexican origin in 2011. The total Hispanic population had a median age of 27.5, and for the total population it …
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Acapulco Restaurante
1795 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN
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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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Bielenberg Sports Center
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce event will be held at the Bielenberg Sports Center.
What’s happening at the Woodbury Community Expo this year? Drawings for tablets, tours of the WCCO Mobile Weather Watcher Truck and food from area restaurants, for starters. The Woodbury Community Expo, the largest such event in the east metro, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Bielenberg Sports Center. People will be able to peruse more than 160 booths from local businesses and organizations, sample food from vendors and enjoy entertainment and kid-friendly activities during the event, which the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce organizes. Admission is free. According to a release from the Chamber, booths will feature: Area restaurants providing food include: Activities and entertainment at the event include: Also, a …
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Bielenberg Sports Center
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Monday, March 18, 2013
The events will be held regardless of the weather.
Waking up to more snow Monday might not have folks thinking spring, but it won’t stop the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department from holding two egg hunts on Friday. Both events will take place “rain, shine, snow, hail or sleet,” according to Elizabeth Owens, recreation technician. Participants should dress for the weather. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for this free egg hunt, set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 at Carver Lake Park. People are asked to being their own baskets for the traditional, candy-free egg hunt. Each age group of children will hunt for different colored eggs hidden throughout the park. Eggs will be filled with small trinkets: stickers, temporary tattoos, bouncy balls, rings and more. The event is recommended for …
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Carver Lake Park/Beach
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The 2013 Irish heritage celebration is March 17. If you know of events in Woodbury, add them in the comments section of this post.
St. Patrick’s Day 2013 is Sunday, March 17, and here’s a quick rundown of Woodbury-related happenings. If you know of interesting events—even if it’s just green beer served at a local restaurant—let us know in the comments section below. One of the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day events will include a contingent from Woodbury. The Woodbury High School marching band is set to show off its skills in the 252nd parade on Saturday, March 16. The band will have a Minnesota flavor for the event in the Big Apple, playing John Philip Sousa’s Minnesota March and the Owl City/Carly Rae Jepsen song Good Time. Related: Woodbury High School Marching Band to Perform in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Plans have been in the works for more than…
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Our 2013 summer camp guide includes a handy rundown of camps near you, and a growing list of camps on our map throughout the Twin Cities area. Registration is on now.
With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option. Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby. Check the list below for some camps in or near Woodbury, or check out the map above for camps around the region. Click the green pins for more information, or use the map slider on the left to zoom in or out. Know of a camp that's not on our list or our map? Visit this page and submit the information, and we'll add it. Woodbury Soccer Club Summer Soccer Camps Sports Where: …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Here are this week’s blog posts from Woodbury Patch’s Local Voices team.
If you're interested in blogging on Woodbury Patch, email kris.janisch@patch.com. Digging in the Ruins Are we but the poor survivors of a moral cataclysm? (Thomas St Martin) Those Teenagers! After age 25 we get better at integrating memory and experiences into our decisions. Then, it may be safe to let the kids leave the house! (Margaret Wachholz) Woodbury Real Estate Update for March 4, 2013 I congratulate the 34 owners who decided to take advantage of the sellers market but I am somewhat saddened to see our active inventory drop 4% in the last week. (Matthew Johnson) March 18 Legends and Heroes Event Includes United Park, East Ridge and Woodbury Students! A united effort of the community to talk about what make a hero GREAT! (Rebecca …
It will be the last major event at the Bielenberg Sports Center before the dome is razed to make way for a new field house.
The Woodbury Community Expo, the largest gathering of its kind in the east metro, is less than a month away. The fourth annual event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Bielenberg Sports Center. It will be the last major event at the sports center’s dome before it’s torn down to make room for a new $21.8 million field house, new two-story lobby and outdoor rink, along with other improvements. Related: Last Hurrah for Woodbury’s Bielenberg Sports Center 10 New Items on the Bielenberg Sports Center Expansion Project Woodbury Playground Would be State’s Largest for Kids of All Abilities Outdoor Movies in Woodbury? Update on Pleasure Rink for Bielenberg Sports Center Expansion Splash Pad at Bielenberg Gets Lukewarm Reception…
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Bielenberg Sports Center
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Do you know of something fun going on next week? Tell us about it in the comments section.
With spring break essentially underway for many Woodbury students, here’s a brief list of activities coming up in town. If you know of something interesting going on, add the information to this post by dropping a comment in the section below. What: A live raptor show from the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center. When: 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 13 Where: Central Park Cost: Free What: Paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache dragonflies and fling paint like Jackson Pollock. Making a mess is the best! Ages: 4-9 Cost: $58 Where: Evergreen West Park When: 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday and Friday, March 14-15 What: Back by popular demand, Woodbury Community Theatre’s production of Stars on Broadway II features nearly 120 of…
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Angelina's Kitchen
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Central Park
8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury, MN
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Evergreen West Park
1033 Tamberwood Trl, Woodbury, MN
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East Ridge High School
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Frederick Hess
2:07 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
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