Podcasts about Ridgefield

This letter to the editor from Rob Anderson and a concerned Ridgefield parent details alleged redaction failures by Ridgefield School District in public records releases connected to a Ridgefield High School cheer coach investigation, raising concerns about student privacy and accountability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-after-ignoring-the-students-ridgefield-school-district-outed-them/ #Opinion #Ridgefield #RidgefieldSchoolDistrict #StudentPrivacy #PublicRecords #ClarkCounty

Being the one who “has it handled” can look like strength from the outside, but it often comes with an invisible cost. In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman explores why highly capable, high-functioning women - especially moms and leaders - can feel deeply alone despite being surrounded by people who rely on them.Through a therapist's lens, Vanessa unpacks how cultural conditioning, emotional labor, and the mental load many women carry quietly reduce support over time. This conversation is not about doing more or pushing harder. It is about understanding why support often disappears when you are seen as “the strong one,” and why learning to ask for help is essential for long-term well-being.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhy being highly capable can unintentionally lead to lonelinessHow cultural expectations and early responsibility shape over-functioningThe emotional labor and mental load others often do not seeWhy people stop checking in when you always seem “fine”How survival-based leadership shows up in motherhood and daily lifeWhy support is not a reward you earn after burnout, but a necessity before itTUNE IN TO LEARNHow capability becomes identity and limits supportThe difference between doing tasks and carrying responsibilityWhy asking for help feels uncomfortable for high-achieving womenHow to recognize exhaustion you may have normalizedPractical ways to invite support back in without guilt REFERENCED LINKSThe Reset Experience on February 22nd in Ridgefield, New Jerseyhttps://www.amigamoms.com/event-details/resetexperience-feb2026 Book Vanessa for Speakinghttps://www.freetobemindful.com/speaking TAKEAWAY MESSAGEBeing capable does not mean you have to carry everything alone. If this episode resonated, it is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is often a sign that you have been strong for a long time in environments that quietly relied on that strength. Support is not a weakness. It is a skill, and one you are allowed to practice. Listen in, reflect gently, and remember… you are always free to be mindful.Send a textSupport the show120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsGET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex has opened 2026 volunteer sign-ups for education programs, visitor services, and habitat support at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake, with orientation planned for early spring and new opportunities tied to the upcoming Community Nature Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-steigerwald-lake-refuges-open-sign-ups-for-new-volunteers/ #Ridgefield #SteigerwaldLake #ClarkCountyWA #WildlifeRefuge #VolunteerOpportunity #USFWS

A note: On the interview concerning the 3 channel video “Same as me” from 2002 shows an abbreviated day in the life of a total of 18 different versions of the artist. Only viewed three at a time, the possible variations are synchronized across time and space or arise in daydreams of elsewhere or other than. For Campbell, the process of making the video revealed the thesis of the work. “It was very challenging to learn how to reenact my self…. it was hard to keep up with myself.” Beth Campbell, (USA, born in Illinois), demonstrates the inextricable entanglements of past, present, and future through her thought-provoking sculptures, installations, ceramics and works on paper. Equal parts humorous, prescient and morbid, Campbell confronts an overwhelming multiple future, culled from research on the philosophies that fueled the early internet and AI. Campbell is best recognized for her drawings and mobiles that draw from a specific moment in her life, multiplied into a profusion of speculative possibilities. The drawings, each titled with the opening line, “My potential future based on my present circumstances…”, mimic the form of a tree diagram, a graphic structure used to visualize probability and hierarchy. This diagram becomes Campbell's means to channel anxieties about an overwhelmingly multiple future. She began to make these drawings about her life as an artist in New York City in the late 1990's. In them, she suggests taking a moment to look both forward and backwards, taking into account actions and positions and the circumstances that led to them. Beth Campbell earned her BFA from Truman State University in 1993 (Kirksville, MO) and her MFA from Ohio University in 1997 (Athens, OH). She has held over a dozen solo exhibitions at galleries and institutions, including The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT (2017); Sculpture Center, Cleveland, OH (2010); “Following Room” at The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY (2007); Kate Werble Gallery, New York, NY (2020, 2017, 2012); the Public Art Fund, New York, NY (2007); White Columns, New York, NY (2000); and Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, New York, NY (2008, 2005, 2004). Her work has been shown at MoMA PS1, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Artists Space, and the Bloomberg Financial Offices in Conjunction with Sculpture Center. Campbell has also been featured in exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art, (Pittsburgh, PA); Manifesta 7 (Italy); The Andy Warhol Museum, (Pittsburgh, PA); Contemporary Arts Center, (Cincinnati, OH); OK Center, (Linz, AT); and EX3 Centre for Contemporary Art, (Florence, IT). She has a large commission permanently on view in the Landmarks program at the University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX). Campbell received a Guggenheim Fellowship (2011), a residency at John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Arts/Industry Residency (2010), a Louis Comfort Tiffany Fellowship (2009) a Pollock- Krasner Foundation Grant (2006) and a Rema Hort Mann Foundation Art Grant (2000). She currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Beth Campbell, My Potential Future Based on Present Circumstances (11/3/25), 2025 Pencil on paper 50 × 38 ½ inches (127.00 × 97.79 cm) Courtesy of the artist and Kate Werble Gallery, New York Photo credit by Adam Reich photography Beth Campbell, There's no such thing as a good decision (fawn), 2025 Powder coated steel rod and wire, enamel paint 40 × 40 × 33 inches (101.60 × 101.60 × 83.82 cm) Courtesy of the artist and Kate Werble Gallery, New York Photo credit by Adam Reich photography Beth Campbell, lost socks, 2024 Tinted porcelain 2 ¼ × 6 ½ × 6 ¾ inches (5.72 × 16.51 × 17.15 cm) Courtesy of the artist and Kate Werble Gallery, New York Photo credit by Adam Reich photography

In this letter to the editor, Rob Anderson and a Ridgefield parent outline student complaints against a Ridgefield High School coach, detailing how concerns were raised, investigated, and ultimately handled by the school district. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-part-one-inside-ridgefield-school-districts-failure-to-protect-students/ #Ridgefield #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #SchoolAccountability #StudentSafety #Education

In this week's episode of Ridgefield Tiger talk we welcome back Michael Murphy, Physics and Robotics teacher at Ridgefield high school. Joining him are three RHS students, Connor Graves Robotics Club Vice President, Brian Murphy Co-Student Event Manager for this year's Ridgefield VEX Tournament, and Ayan Bhowmik Robotics Club Co-President. We discussed the annual robotics tournament held at Ridgefield high school this Saturday, February 7. Click here to see the event flyer. Also, if you can't make the event, it'll be streamed on YouTube here. Thanks for listening.

In this letter to the editor, James Landon of Ridgefield shares his family's long-standing ties to the Hockinson School District and explains why he believes the upcoming levy is a responsible and necessary investment in education, community stability, and future generations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-hockinson-is-worth-investing-in-and-this-levy-is-part-of-that-commitment/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #Hockinson #SchoolLevy #EducationFunding

You finally slow down… but your body doesn't.In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman explores what happens when chronic stress becomes so familiar that it no longer feels like stress at all. For high-achieving moms, leaders, and caregivers, operating in survival mode can quietly become the baseline... making rest feel uncomfortable, quiet feel unsettling, and calm feel out of reach.Through personal reflection and real-life examples, this conversation helps name what many are experiencing but haven't fully articulated: the difference between looking calm on the outside and feeling regulated on the inside. This episode offers language, awareness, and gentle reframes for listeners who are carrying a lot, especially in times that feel heavy beneath the surface.TUNE IN TO LEARNHow to recognize stress when you're used to functioning through itWhy slowing down can trigger guilt or restlessness instead of reliefA simple reflective practice to name what you're feeling and whyHow nervous system awareness supports better leadership and parentingUPCOMING SUPPORT & RESET OPPORTUNITIESIf this episode resonated and you're craving intentional space to pause and recalibrate, here are two upcoming opportunities to continue the work:Virtual Leadership Coaching Container – February 5, 2026 (1 PM EST)A facilitated space for leaders, founders, and professionals who are holding significant responsibility while navigating internal stress and external demands.

Clark County Public Health has identified an additional measles exposure site in Ridgefield connected to a confirmed case announced Jan. 23, with potential exposure at a local medical clinic and earlier exposure at Ridgefield High School, while officials continue to monitor for symptoms and report no additional confirmed cases to date. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/additional-measles-exposure-site-identified-in-ridgefield/ #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #Measles #PublicHealth #HealthAlert

On this week's episode of Tiger Talk, we sit down with RHS English teacher Jaclyn Aaron and English Department Chair Patricia Boutilier. We dive into their captivating new course, Mysteries, Mayhem, and True Crime, discussing its origins, the importance of such topics for student engagement, and the incredible buzz it's generating around RHS. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk, Cory Gillette joins us for a conversation with a Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) all-star panel featuring Michael McNamara, Shane Peters, Ryan Dunne, Rachael Zumbo-Penney, and Teresa Ringkamp. We dive into the department's impressive accomplishments and initiatives from the past five years. For more details, please explore our VPA Five-Year Review and visit the RPS budget website.

Breaking Free From Negative Self-Perception: Rebuilding Self-Esteem With Alex Boianghu Breaking Free From Negative Self-Perception: Rebuilding Self-Esteem With Alex Boianghu So many people look “fine” on the outside… but inside they're battling a voice that constantly says “I'm not enough.” In this powerful conversation, returning guest Alex Boianghu joins us to break down what negative self-perception really is, where it comes from, and why it keeps so many people stuck in survival mode — even when life looks good on paper. We talk about self-esteem, self-hatred, and the real steps people can take to rebuild their inner identity, strengthen confidence, and finally live with freedom, peace, and purpose. If you've ever felt trapped by your own thoughts… this episode is for you.  Alex Boianghu, Licensed Professional Counselor, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 | Psychology Today #SelfEsteem #MentalHealth #TherapyTalk #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #InnerHealing #TraumaHealing #ConfidenceBuilding #StopSelfSabotage #AnxietySupport #SelfLoveJourney #GrowthMindset #PodcastInterview #iHealthRadio #HurricaneH

Breaking Free From Negative Self-Perception: Rebuilding Self-Esteem With Alex Boianghu Breaking Free From Negative Self-Perception: Rebuilding Self-Esteem With Alex Boianghu So many people look “fine” on the outside… but inside they're battling a voice that constantly says “I'm not enough.” In this powerful conversation, returning guest Alex Boianghu joins us to break down what negative self-perception really is, where it comes from, and why it keeps so many people stuck in survival mode — even when life looks good on paper. We talk about self-esteem, self-hatred, and the real steps people can take to rebuild their inner identity, strengthen confidence, and finally live with freedom, peace, and purpose. If you've ever felt trapped by your own thoughts… this episode is for you.  Alex Boianghu, Licensed Professional Counselor, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 | Psychology Today #SelfEsteem #MentalHealth #TherapyTalk #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #InnerHealing #TraumaHealing #ConfidenceBuilding #StopSelfSabotage #AnxietySupport #SelfLoveJourney #GrowthMindset #PodcastInterview #iHealthRadio #HurricaneH

Earlier this week, we launched the 2026-2027 budget season with the presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed Budget at Monday night's Board of Education meeting. Because of the amazing work this leadership team has done over the past five years, Assistant Superintendent Cory Gillette joins me on the podcast today so we can discuss some new additions to the budget website that offer historical insight into some of our cost centers and provide context for the FY27 budget. Thanks for listening! Click Here for the Budget Website

This week's Clark County Today newsletter breaks down new reporting on I-5 Bridge replacement cost estimates, a county council sales tax vote, major auditor announcements, and community milestones from Ridgefield and beyond. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_january_9_2026 #ClarkCounty #Newsletter #I5Bridge #CountyCouncil #LocalPolitics #CommunityNews

Clark College marked the grand opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield, a 49,000-square-foot facility at Boschma Farms built to support workforce training in robotics, automation, clean energy, and precision manufacturing across Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-college-officially-opens-advanced-manufacturing-center-in-ridgefield/ #ClarkCollege #Ridgefield #AdvancedManufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityColleges #SWWashington

We’ve reached the end of our first full week of 2026, and it’s time to get out there & do something FUN. LINKS: 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour - Northwest Film Forum David Horsey | Elliott Bay Book Company OrcaCon Tabletop Games Convention Seattle Travel and Adventure Show Great Train Show 2026 - Ridgefield, WA Seattle Bach Festival Jules Maes Saloon - Prohibition Party Seattle Torrent vs Minnesota Frost Official Watch Party at Rough & Tumble Ballard Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OnPoint Community Credit Union is opening a new Ridgefield branch in January and marking the expansion with donations to local nonprofits and a community grand opening event planned for February. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/onpoint-community-credit-union-expands-to-ridgefield/ #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCounty #CreditUnion #LocalBusiness #CommunitySupport #OnPoint

Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 has named Jade Bourke its 2025 Legionnaire of the Year, recognizing his leadership with the Parade of Flags, military service, and years of community involvement in Ridgefield and Woodland. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/ridgefield-american-legion-post-44-names-its-legionnaire-of-the-year/ #Ridgefield #AmericanLegion #CommunityService #Veterans #ClarkCounty

The start of a new year often comes with quiet expectation... to do more, be more, and have everything figured out. For many moms, especially those balancing motherhood, work, and caregiving, that pressure doesn't feel motivating. It feels heavy.In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, licensed therapist, mom coach, and podcast host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman reflects on the emotional weight of the New Year and what it really means to grow when life, and capacity, looks different than it once did.Rather than leaning into “new year, new me” energy, this conversation offers a grounded reframe rooted in grace, intention, and deliberate growth. It's an honest look at expectations we place on ourselves, how motherhood reshapes our capacity, and why progress still counts even when it doesn't show up loudly or in numbers.This episode is especially for professional moms who are juggling multiple roles while quietly wondering if they're doing enough, or falling behind.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this reflective New Year episode, Vanessa explores:Why the New Year often feels emotionally heavy for momsHow motherhood and professional life change capacity and expectationsThe difference between intentional growth and deliberate growthWhy progress doesn't always show up in numbersLetting go of unrealistic “new year, new me” pressureA more compassionate approach to personal growthA NOTE FOR MOMS WHO NEED SUPPORT RIGHT NOWVanessa shares why she's bringing back The Real Talk Reset, an intentionally small Amiga Moms support group created for moms who are carrying a lot and need space to pause, talk honestly, and manage big emotions without suppressing them.The next Real Talk Reset takes place January 10th in Ridgefield, NJhttps://www.amigamoms.com/event-details/therealtalkreset-jan Podcast listeners receive a special thank-you discount: FTBMPod25J Groups are intentionally kept small for a curated, intimate experienceWhile it can feel therapeutic, this is not therapyIf you're listening after January 10th, The Real Talk Reset will continue on a monthly basis in Ridgefield, NJ.TAKEAWAY MESSAGEYou don't need a louder year to have a meaningful one. You don't need to reinvent yourself to grow. And you're not behind... you're rSend us a textSupport the show120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsGET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:

Clark County will host two major high school sports events next week, with more than 80 teams competing at the Pac Coast Wrestling Championships in Ridgefield and local teams taking part in holiday boys and girls basketball tournaments in Washington and Oregon. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-pac-coast-wrestling-to-showcase-some-of-the-best-in-the-northwest-and-beyond/ #HighSchoolSports #Wrestling #Basketball #ClarkCounty #PacCoast #HolidayTournaments

On today's episode of Tiger Talk, we welcome Counseling Department Supervisor Joy Squitieri and RHS Counselor Michelle McCullough to discuss post-high school readiness. We cover essential topics such as actionable steps juniors can take right now, what parents should consider as their child approaches junior year, the upcoming college fair, and various opportunities beyond college. Thanks for listening! Click here for the counseling website.

In this episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk we get to interview the Ridgefield High School's acclaimed chorus group, The Madrigals who recently performed at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Under the guidance of Choir Director Lauren Verney-Fink, these talented young singers brought holiday cheer to the big stage. Elizabeth Campbell, Joseph Capone, Hazel Connally, and Jonathan Waymire share behind-the-scenes stories, what it felt like performing in such a legendary venue, and how this experience has inspired them. Also keep a lookout for the Madrigals at this year's holiday stroll in downtown Ridgefield as well as other holiday events. Thanks for listening!

Episode 503 / Ruby Sky StilerRuby Sky Stiler is an artist born in Maine and based in Brooklyn. She has been the subject multiple solo presentations, including New Patterns, The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY (2022); Group Relief, Fairfield University Art Museum, CT (2020); Fresco, Saint-Gaudens Memorial Park, Cornish, NH (2019); Ghost Versions, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT (2015); and Inherited and Borrowed Types, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, OR (2010), among others. Her work has been included in numerous group exhibitions including Friends & Lovers, FLAG Art Foundation, New York, NY (2023); No Forms, Hill Art Foundation, New York, NY (2022); Classic Beauty: 21st-Century Artists on Ancient [Greek] Form, Providence College Galleries, RI (2018); The Times, FLAG Art Foundation, NY (2017); We Are What We Hide, Institute of Contemporary Art, Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, ME (2013); and the Socrates Sculpture Park Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens, NY (2010), among others. Her work is in the collections of Fairfield University Art Museum, CT; Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME; The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; and Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Providence, RI.

In this week's episode of Tiger Talk, we welcome Dr. Rachel Besharat Mann from Wesleyan University and Christine Schenzer, Branchville Elementary Library Media Specialist. The duo recently co-authored an article in the prestigious academic journal The Reading Teacher, and they join us to share how their collaboration began. We dive into the innovative, developmentally appropriate model used by Ridgefield Public Schools to teach technology and digital citizenship. Plus, both guests are set to present at a major conference in Denver this week. Thank you for tuning in—here's a link to their insightful article!

Joining us for a patriotic discussion on Ridgefield Tiger Talk are East Ridge Middle School teachers Michael Settanni (Social Studies) and Alison Picarella (Health/PE). We discuss the very meaningful 24-year annual event that has become a powerful Ridgefield tradition that includes many members of the school and town community. This event has been a keyway for our students to make connections with the veterans in our community. Thank you for listening!

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On this week's episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk, we're excited to welcome RHS 11th grader William Knispel. He's the amazing young man who has started the teen chapter of the Ridgefield CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program. Working with the CERT program, he is bringing important training such as first aid, disaster response, and basic car repair, to name just a few. Visit the Ridgefield CERT website or search for “Ridgefield Teen CERT” on Facebook/Instagram for more information. Thanks for listening!

Ridgefield resident Rob Anderson urges Clark County voters not to sit out the Charter Review Commission election. In this letter to the editor, he highlights candidates who prioritize public safety, fiscal discipline, and accountability, calling for a return to practical, balanced local governance. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-support-charter-review-that-makes-sense/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #CharterReview #LocalGovernment #PublicSafety #FiscalResponsibility #Elections #CivicEngagement

Ridgefield School District is calling on local professionals to volunteer at the annual 4th Grade Career Fair, set for Feb. 5, 2026, at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center. Volunteers will lead interactive sessions across multiple career clusters, inspiring students to explore future pathways. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-school-district-seeks-professionals-to-volunteer-at-annual-4th-grade-career-fair/ #Ridgefield #Education #CareerFair #STEM #YouthEngagement #Community #ClarkCounty #Volunteers #Schools #Learning #Hopeful

Beautiful foliage is in full swing and you know what that means! It's time for the fall sports update on Ridgefield Tiger Talk! Joining us on today's podcast is a guest everyone is familiar with, Dane Street Director of Athletics for Ridgefield High School. We talk about the amazing fall season for swimming, football, soccer, field hockey, cheer/dance golf, cross county, and unified sports! Highlighting some of our amazing students, and teams. Thanks for listening! Click here for the athletics website.

Students from Ridgefield High School's Child Development class visited the Early Learning Center for a day of hands-on learning, connecting with preschoolers and teachers while exploring future careers in education. The visit highlighted Ridgefield's strong partnerships across age levels and its commitment to building community through learning. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/rhs-students-gain-hands-on-experience-at-ridgefield-early-learning-center/ #Ridgefield #Youth #Education #EarlyLearning #RidgefieldHighSchool #ChildDevelopment #Preschool #HandsOnLearning #Community #ClarkCounty #Hopeful

Cam McGuire is the new voice of the Ontario Reign. McGuire joins the Reign after spending three seasons as Director of Broadcasting and Media/Community Relations with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads. The Ridgefield, CT native joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his path through the hockey world and how he became a two time ECHL Media/PR Director of the Year winner and the 2022 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year.

Ridgefield's ninth annual Turkey Trot is back on Thanksgiving morning, raising funds for the Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation and Family Resource Center. The 5K run/walk includes the Drumstick Dash for kids and supports scholarships and educator grants. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/registration-open-for-ridgefield-public-schools-foundations-turkey-trot/ #Ridgefield #TurkeyTrot #RPSF #Thanksgiving #5KRun #FunRun #CommunityEvent #Fundraiser #ClarkCounty #Education

It's that spooky time of year again! We welcome back to Tiger Talk the First Selectperson of Ridgefield, Rudy Marconi. We discussed all of the exciting and fun activities that are happening in the next few weeks. Starting on Oct 17th the Paranormal Park is open, Keeler Tavern Museum History Center will be hosting ghosts of Ridgefield on the 24th and 25th, Main Street will be having its Halloween walk on the 25th and many other fun happenings. There's something for everyone this Halloween in Ridgefield. Thanks for listening! Click here for more information on these events.

This letter to the editor from Ridgefield resident Carley Meuchel urges Clark County voters to support Brad Benton for the Charter Review Commission, praising his commitment to safety, families, and fiscal responsibility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-want-change-vote-brad-benton/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #BradBenton #Ridgefield #Elections #Community #PublicSafety #CharterReview #LocalPolitics

Ridgefield Tiger talk is back and on today's episode will be talking about Ridgefield High School's National Honor Society. Joining us is Mitch Peterson, Library Media Specialist and NHS teacher leader, and seniors Charlotte Osher and Lauren Ciuffetelli who are NHS officers. We discuss how students become members of the national honor Society, their volunteer work, tutoring services, and impact on their community. Thanks for listening! For more information on the NHS click here.

Ridgefield Police Department joins the Pink Patch Project for an eighth year, with officers wearing pink shoulder patches during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and $10 public patches benefiting Pink Lemonade Project. Patches go on sale Oct. 2 at RPD, City Hall, and select local businesses, with only 300 available. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-police-department-launches-2025-pink-patch-campaign/ #Ridgefield #PinkPatchProject #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkLemonadeProject #Police #Community #Washington #PublicSafety

In this letter to the editor, Ridgefield physician R. Myles Dickason calls on Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez to reject foreign lobbying money and reconsider support for funding conflicts overseas. He urges prioritizing Southwest Washington's schools, jobs, and infrastructure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-our-southwest-washington-tax-dollars-are-being-used-to-fund-the-starvation-of-children/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #GluesenkampPerez #AIPAC #Israel #Gaza #HumanitarianCrisis #SouthwestWashington

Ridgefield's Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival returns Oct. 4 with a full day of family-friendly fun. Visitors can enjoy bluegrass music, children's markets, vendors, dragon boat paddles, and wildlife tours at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/ridgefield-to-host-annual-birdfest-and-bluegrass-festival-on-saturday-oct-4/ #Ridgefield #Birdfest #Bluegrass #Community #Wildlife #FamilyEvents #SandhillCranes #Ospreys

Southbound I-5 near Ridgefield will have a lane closed Sept. 25 while WSDOT repairs damaged guardrail near Exit 14. Travelers should expect delays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-ahead-for-lane-closures-and-guardrail-repairs-on-i-5-near-ridgefield-sept-25/ #I5 #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #Transportation #WSDOT #GuardrailRepairs #TrafficDelays #WorkZoneSafety #CrashPrevention #RoadSafety

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In this conversation, Dr. Denise Brown shares her extensive journey through the medical field, discussing her experiences in telemedicine, the importance of accessibility in healthcare, and the unique challenges faced by women in medicine. She emphasizes the need for flexibility in career paths and the limitless possibilities available to those in the medical profession. Dr. Brown also provides valuable advice for aspiring medical professionals, encouraging them to embrace their passions and remain open to new opportunities. In this conversation, Dr. Denise Brown discusses her unique career path that transcends traditional medicine, emphasizing the importance of exploring diverse opportunities. She challenges the notion of work-life balance, advocating for intentionality in managing personal and professional responsibilities. Dr. Brown shares insights on mentorship, personal growth, and the significance of maintaining a beginner's mindset in all endeavors. She concludes with recommendations for impactful books that inspire personal development and growth.As a Stanford internal medicine doctor turned physicianexecutive, board director, and corporate growth architect, Denise works with health system, business, and private equity leaders to build scalable, financially predictable businesses, turn around or restructure underperformingorganizations, and secure transformative financing and capital.Today, Denise serves as partner and management consultant at SagePartners', a global network of senior-level executives who help companies accelerate growthby addressing their most important strategic issues. She also advises on M&A and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) design, development, and staffing for Merritt Healthcare Advisors, based in Ridgefield,Connecticut. In a CEO role, Denise led the turn around and successful sale of Fident Health, a virtual health company that reimagined the future of rural tele-medicine, shepherding the company's transition from a founder-led organization to a fully professionalized growth engine. She spent two decades in business and clinical leadership roles at Vituity, beginning as medical director at Sequoia Hospital, and ultimately serving aschief strategy and growth officer, where she architected and led Vituity's expansion from 50 to 250 hospitals, and revolutionized delivery of those hospitals' acute care medicine through redesign strategies.A nationally recognized speaker, Denise regularly appears as keynote, panelist, and podcast guest, and presently hosts Disruptive Health, a NowMedia Television show that highlights advancements in medical science.Board appointments include the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, Dignity Health / Sequoia Hospital Foundation, and Impact Austin. She is a founding member of the Bold Leaders Collective, Vituity, LLC's Women in Medicine Enterprise Resource Group, and holds memberships in Chief and CNEXT.For Denise's list of books and podcast recommendations, go to www.marcyllecombs.comGet In Touch With Denise:web | linked in | calendar | 

Beat Migs! And we chat about the new In N Out in Ridgefield! Plus we check in on What's Trending.

RUNDOWN   Not a roast but a convo about Taylor Swift's appearance with the Kelce brothers. Maybe some Kylie vs. Taylor banter, and Billy Joel's new documentary. Mitch and Hotshot run through notable August 18th birthdays and remembrances before spotlighting historic sports moments—from George Brett's chase for .400 to Earl Campbell's retirement and Rich Beem's upset of Tiger Woods. Then a little Beatles-in-Seattle tour lore. From there, the show jumps into Ed Sullivan's power to launch music careers, including the Commodores' near-miss. The Mariners' playoff push and the Seahawks' preseason promise. Mitch praises the offensive line and Sam Darnold's sharp play, while Hotshot keeps him grounded with the refrain: “It's the preseason.” The duo even dream on a Trey Hendrickson trade. The Mariners No-Table crew dives into a tough 2–4 stretch against Baltimore and New York, citing both rotation struggles and lineup issues, while finding optimism in Bryce Miller's return and Brian Wu's consistency. Gino Suarez's slump and playoff rotation questions loom large, as bold predictions fly for the Phillies and A's series. Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down Uchenna Nwosu's return, the unlikely Hendrickson trade scenario, Jake Bobo's breakout, and Clint Kubiak's offensive reboot. He also highlights Zach Charbonnet's growing role, Sam Darnold's fit in the new scheme, and the roster battles heating up ahead of Week 1. KJ-Aren'ts—Mitch and Jason Puckett banter over podcast quirks, golf habits, chowder debates in the heat, and family traditions. The conversation winds into nostalgic territory with Christmas memories and video game firsts, from Pong to Nintendo.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN.com Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Taylor Swift & Kelce banter; Billy Joel doc; celeb birthdays & tributes; August 18th sports milestones (Conigliaro, Brett, Walker, Campbell, Beem); Beatles' '64 U.S. tour launches. 20:47 | Ed Sullivan's sway over music legends; The Commodores' near-miss; Mariners in a pennant chase. 32:40 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners skid after hot streak; Orioles and Mets series disappoint; Brady blames the bats, Joe blames the rotation; Bryce Miller returns to boost staff; Brian Wu's historic streak sparks Cy Young talk; Gino Suarez slumping; Phillies and A's ahead; Note Table predictions fly — Cal Raleigh homers, Julio vs. Sam Darnold completions, and a Philly series win call. 56:47 | GUEST: Brady Henderson; Seahawks trending up in preseason; Nwosu returns from PUP, Hendrickson trade unlikely; Jake Bobo shines with two TDs; offensive line dominance and Clint Kubiak's system highlighted; Charbonnet pushing Walker for RB reps; Darnold efficient in new offense; depth battles at linebacker, WR3, and guard unfold as preseason finale looms. 1:19:19 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Mitch & Jason Puckett riff on podcast quirks, golf, clam chowder challenges, Christmas traditions, and childhood video games in a lighthearted KJR reunion segment. 1:38:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Georgia TV station typo: Michael Penix Jr. miswritten as Michael Penis Jr., Husky Stadium fan sign prank spelling “Penis”, Cookbooks → Marshawn Lynch's new book Yeast Mode, Congratulations: Bonnie Lake Sumner Little League World Series first win; pitcher Lin Chine from Chinese Taipei throwing 82mph (~108mph MLB equivalent), Mariners: Brian Wu ties Cy Young with pitching streak (24 starts, 6+ innings, ≤2 walks), Taylor Swift “Easter egg” conspiracy pointing to Super Bowl halftime show, NCAA punishment: Michigan football (Connor Stallions, Sharon Moore suspension, Jim Harbaugh show-cause penalties), QB John Mattie (ex-Washington State, now Oklahoma) under investigation for sports gambling (Venmo trail), Arch Manning Venmo request for $50 (declined), NFL preseason fights: Jaguars fan vs. Saints fan brawl in the Superdome, Trailblazers sold to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dunin ($4B), ESPN/Spike Lee Colin Kaepernick docuseries canceled, Sha'Carri Richardson (airport altercation with boyfriend Christian Coleman, police video released), Washington's first In-N-Out Burger opening in Ridgefield → traffic concerns, city staging plans. RIP Segment: Tristan Rogers (actor, General Hospital – Robert Scorpio), Danielle Spencer (actress, “Dee Thomas” on What's Happening!!), Dan Tana (legendary LA restaurateur, owner of Dan Tana's). Headlines: Pokémon Happy Meal craze in Japan → food waste outside McDonald's, “Sex is being scrubbed from the internet” → AI-generated nudes market emerging, Canadian woman unknowingly pregnant → gives birth on toilet, World's largest penis (14.5") man slips in shower, breaks arm.

  Artist and author Maurice Sendak was able to achieve significant and enduring success in art and children's literature during his lifetime. But what secrets did he had to keep from his family, publishers, parents, librarians, and readers as a gay, Jewish man negotiating the field of children's literature?   Sendak wrote and illustrated books that nurtured children and adults alike. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, in 1970 Sendak became the first American illustrator to receive the international Hans Christian Anderson Award, given in recognition of his entire body of work. Sendak's work has been the subject of several extensive retrospective art shows at prestigious museums across the country. Sendak lived in Ridgefield, Connecticut with his partner Dr. Eugene Glynn for over 50 years.   In this episode, my guest is Dr. Golan Moskowitz, author of Wild Visionary, Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context, published by Stanford University Press in 2021. Dr. Moskowitz is an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and a faculty member of the Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience at Tulane University.  He serves as Book Review Editor for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and as director of the Jewish American and Holocaust Literature Symposium. Golan is currently working on a cultural history of Jewish American involvement in the art of drag.   To contact Dr. Mostowitz, please see below: His faculty page: americanjewishexperience.org/gc-scholar/golan-moskowitz/   For speaking inquiries, please contact Tulane University's Jewish Studies Department: jewishstudies@tulane.edu   The Maurice Sendak Foundation: https://www.sendakfoundation.org/   Connecticut Landmarks LGBTQ+ Archives The archival collections of East Haddam's Palmer-Warner House include the diaries and letters of previous residents Frederic Palmer and his partner Howard Metzger. On view during the museum's open hours through August 23,2025, “Letters of Unity” explores the evolution of LGBTQ+ communication over more than a century through the stories of Frederic, Howard, and other members of LGBTQ+ communities. From love letters to social media and personal diaries to protest flyers, this display showcases how love, resistance, and solidarity have been expressed through various mediums. Purchase tickets at ctlandmarks.org/properties/palmer-warner-house/     Preservatlon Connecticut LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Survey  Preservation Connecticut, in partnership with scholars and activists, has embarked on documenting Connecticut's LGBTQ+ sites. Interwoven through these places are stories of resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of equality that transcend the traditional boundaries of class, race, ethnicity, and religion. If you're interested in learning more or contributing to this survey project, please visit www.preservationct.org/lgbtq.   Ridgefield Pride Ridgefield Connecticut Pride  fosters belonging, provides support, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in Ridgefield and beyond. Fostering a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and friends and celebrating the richness and diversity of the community. Check out their website for more information at https://ridgefieldctpride.com Grating the Nutmeg Three-part LGBTQ+ Series 2025 Connecticut Explored magazine and our podcast, Grating the Nutmeg, have featured many of the heritage trails that mark the important histories and sites of Connecticut's people.  Preservation Connecticut has undertaken a survey of LGBTQ+ heritage sites across the state. Now, Grating the Nutmeg and Preservation Connecticut have teamed up to bring you a three-episode podcast series that pairs new research on LGBTQ+ identity and activism with accounts of the Connecticut places where history was made. The episodes include a thriving vegetarian cafe-bookstore run by lesbian feminists in a working-class former factory town, a transgender medical researcher working on an urgent public health issue in the center of Connecticut politics, and a gay, Jewish, best-selling children's book author in affluent Fairfield County. Our first LGBTQ+ episode, #212, available to listen to now, told the story of feminist and lesbian restaurants from across the country with Dr. Alex Ketchum. We visited Bloodroots, a lesbian-run vegan restaurant in Bridgeport that is celebrating 48 years in business.   Connecticut Humanites The 2025 LGBTQ+ Three-part series received grant support from CT Humanities, connecting people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and public programs. Visit our website to learn about our funding opportunities and capacity building grants. https://cthumanities.org/   -------------------------------------- Like Grating the Nutmeg? Want to support it? Make a donation! 100% of the funds from your donation go directly to the production and promotion of the show. Go to ctexplored.org to send your donation now. And don't forget that our Second Annual Online Auction is coming up in September.   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky.   Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!    

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