August 2018 St. Croix Valley Magazine

In the August issue we've rounded up a senior showcase from around the St. Croix Valley for our annual Prep Elite feature.

This is an artist’s replica of a motel sign in Memphis that memorializes the assasination of MLK in 1968.

 

I recently stopped in for a nightcap with a friend at Brick & Bourbon in Stillwater, established just last year by Gary Sivyer and partners Branden Warner and Adam Dreher (the space that formerly housed The

 

Some of the best childhood memories are connected to food—sweet treats in particular. Most everyone can recall their first solo trip to the candy store to spend a bit of pocket change on something crunchy, gooey and delicious.

 

For 147 years, the Washington County Fair has been an important part of the local community—and for good reason. All members of your family will have a full day of fun thanks to everything from the carnival to the countless activities.

 

Teacher, father, seasoned river veteran, businessman: owner of River Guide Kayaks Mike Kealy is a little bit of all of these, and more.

 

Annika White
St. Croix Preparatory Academy

 

Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) will soon welcome students back for another year of reading, writing and arithmetic. But its athletic programs also earn top marks.

 

St. Croix Valley Montessori is situated on 15 acres about midway between Woodbury and Stillwater.

 

Sara Lein never dreamed of riding on the back of a motorcycle on a Caribbean island, running a school in a foreign country or helping find homes for three special kids—but she feels honored to say this is all been part of her journey.

 

The Story of Arthur Truluv, by Elizabeth Berg, is filled with heart and compassion, a perfect escape from the news and politics of contentious contemporary life.

 

Tuesdays have never been more fun. Stillwater brings Summer Tuesday back for its 16th year. All summer long, Stillwater residents have been bringing their blankets to Lowell Park for an evening of socializing and movie-watching, but the fun isn’t over yet.

 

Whether you’re interested in stepping into the world of volunteering, or you’ve volunteered for over half your life, there are always new opportunities to help others.

 

Back-to-school season is just around the corner. Although late summer nights are about to be replaced by late homework nights, don’t despair. Stillwater’s shops are getting stocked with some essentials to help students get through the school year.