Readers, welcome to our final issue of 2024. From planning and writing to editing and seeing the past 12 editions
of Woodbury Magazine come to life—it has been a delight to bring you all the wonderful joy from our community. I’m
excited to continue bringing this happiness to light, so it’s fitting that this issue is themed giving back and family. In these pages, you’ll meet many local families who are sharing their gifts with the community. I welcome you to meet
Arvilla Lang, also known as the Hat Grandma, who crochets more than 80 hats for local kindergarteners each year . Then, meet the Carachuris, a family who has donated thousands of pairs of shoes, clothing items, toys and more to their roots in Cozumel, Mexico. You’ll find that both families are deeply committed to making a positive impact— whether that’s right here in Woodbury or worldwide. When December rolls around, my husband and I always keep a lookout for the
holiday house. You know the one—its holiday lights are usually visible from the corner of
