
More than mums at weekend sale
Many events have been canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, but not this coming weekend’s annual plant sale of the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library. “I’m thrilled we’re going to […]

Many events have been canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, but not this coming weekend’s annual plant sale of the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library. “I’m thrilled we’re going to […]


“Mocha“ 1-year-old female Mocha came to Helping Paws with her litter of kittens. She is a domestic shorthair, and if you want someone to talk to, Mocha enjoys a great […]

“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.” – Henry Ward Beecher, American clergyman and activist In […]


“Goofy“ 1-year-old male Goofy is a 1-year-old Lab mix. His name suits him well as he is a silly boy. He loves to run in the yard, play tug of […]

As the Black Lives Matter marches started up after the death of George Floyd under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, I found myself looking for a way to […]


“Tampa“ 2-month-old female Tampa is a 2-month-old retriever mix looking for her forever home! She is a little shy at first but give her time because she’ll become your best […]

Amidst difficult times because of COVID-19, the Environmental Defenders have some good things to report despite cancellation or postponement of some of our special anniversary events due to the virus. […]
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