MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

The Woodbury VFW, Post 9024 is welcoming general Joseph Votel as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Woodbury Memorial Day Ceremony. After a nearly 40 year long career, Votel retired as a four-star general in the United States Army; among his accomplishments include a nomination by former President Barack Obama to succeed admiral William H. McRaven as the 10th commander of the United States Special Operations Command. The St. Paul native graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall and attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, among other courses and colleges. He will speak during the ceremony on May 29 from 11 a.m. to noon. Military displays are available for viewing prior to and after the ceremony; following the ceremony, Culver’s of Woodbury will serve frozen custard. For more information and event details, visit woodburymag.com.

and maybe cats, too. All ages. Free. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Pet Evolution, 429 Commerce Drive; cocosheartdogrescue.squarespace.com

Poppy Days

05/19–05/21

Woodbury American Legion Post 501 and VFW Post 9024 will distribute red poppy flowers—a nationally recognized symbol which honors those who serve the country—at various locations around Woodbury, including Sam’s Club, Walmart, Total Wine, Cub, Jerry’s Foods and Hy-Vee in Oakdale. All ages. Free. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Locations vary; americanlegionpost501.org

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