Podcasts about Ridgefield

Tiger Talk Senior Intern take over, return of the interns! This week on Tiger Talk, we welcome a second group of RPS Communications intern co-hosts, Claire Burns and Kayla Jacobowitz. They join us to talk about the exciting new projects including an Insider's Guide to RHS and a district art e-gallery showcasing RPS student artists. Thanks for listening to these fresh new voices!

Camden and Mac Spiller purchased The Reflector, returning the 115-year-old Battle Ground newspaper to local hands. Rep. John Ley pushed to block the Interstate Bridge Replacement's Record of Decision, tolling talks continued with a 2028 start projected, and Ridgefield's commercial expansion kept pace with its rapid population growth. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_june_12_2026 #ClarkCounty #InterstateBridge #Ridgefield #TheReflector #Vancouver #WashingtonState #LocalNews #Transportation #PublicSafety #ClarkCountyToday

Ridgefield's May 2026 Development Summary shows a surge of food-centric businesses moving through permits and construction, including a 16,902-square-foot Grocery Outlet at Royle Ridge Station, Jersey Mike's Subs at Union Ridge Town Center, and new restaurants at Hillhurst Commercial Center and Legacy Trails. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/new-eateries-grocery-projects-signal-ever-changing-ridgefield-landscape/ #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #RidgefieldDevelopment #NewRestaurants #GroceryOutlet #JerseyMikes #WashingtonState #LocalBusiness #FoodScene #CommunityGrowth ---

After an accidental fire damaged their boathouse in December 2025, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue's repaired structure was towed back to its dock on Lake River in Ridgefield. The $222,500 repair, covered mostly by insurance, ends a six-month stretch where the fire boat sat near a parking lot — adding up to 15 minutes to water response times. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-cowlitz-fire-rescue-boathouse-repaired-and-returned-to-ridgefield/ #ClarkCowlitzFireRescue #Ridgefield #WaterRescue #ClarkCounty #FireRescue #LakeRiver #PublicSafety #MarineRescue #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest

Ben and Travis are live from West Coast League opening night in Ridgefield, Washington to see the Ridgefield Raptors take on the Nanaimo Nightowls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transportation engineers from Battle Ground and Ridgefield will join the Clark County Commission on Aging on June 15 to discuss ADA compliance challenges in smaller cities. The public meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Public Service Center in Vancouver, with hybrid attendance available. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/commission-on-aging-to-discuss-implementation-of-ada-transportation-standards-in-smaller-cities/ #ClarkCounty #CommissionOnAging #ADA #Transportation #BattleGround #Ridgefield #Vancouver #WashingtonState #Accessibility #AgingReadiness

Tiger Talk Senior Intern take over! On this episode, RHS Senior interns Henry Neligan and Andrew Carter interview Kylie Lassow and Chloe Collins, two attendees of the Panama intern trip. This episode of Tiger Talk dives into the global medical squad Panama trip our interns went on. We learn about why they went, what they did, and what they got out of it. You will get a peek into what a day looks like for both our Panama interns and our RPS communication interns, Henry and Andrew.

In part 2 of our season finale, the Evil Robot Story Pirates attempt to destroy imagination and creativity once and for all. Featuring two new stories: “Coco's Crazy Schedule”, a song about a hot cocoa-loving axolotl who stays extremely busy, written by Ethan, a 10 year old from Indiana, and “The Advice Toilet", a story about a wise toilet whose talents take them all the way to Broadway and beyond, written by a 10 year old from Illinois named Ellie. Also featuring a brand new edition of Story Love with Lee and Peter.  Get your FREE Summer Survival Kit at storypirates.com/podcast Join the Summer Story Challenge and get double the ad-free episodes this summer by joining Creator Club at storypirates.com/podcast We've teamed up with Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning for a special story contest to celebrate their new book: Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers. To find out more and submit your kids' stories, visit storypirates.com/mythical The Story Pirates 2026 tour continues! Get tickets at storypirates.com/live June 13 - Ridgefield, CT June 27 and 28 - North Adams, MA Check out a longer, more awesome version of Story Love on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VadZbUAdHAQ Submit kids' stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school digital creative writing program, at storypirates.com/about-story-quest Learn about Story Love, our corporate volunteer program, at storypirateschangemakers.org/story-love

This week on Tiger Talk, we welcome back Dane Street, the Director of Athletics for RHS! Dane joins us to share exciting updates from across the department, including winter sports highlights in skiing and wrestling, and a recap of the spring season covering boys' rugby and volleyball just to name a few. We also dive into upcoming athletic initiatives and discuss how the Tigers are gearing up for the summer and next year's sports seasons. Thanks for listening!

Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole threw the ceremonial first pitch, more than 1,300 fans packed the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, and the Raptors rolled to a 9-0 win over Northwest Star Academy in their 2026 opener. Coach Chris Cota, the only head coach in franchise history, is back for another summer of West Coast League baseball. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-ridgefield-welcome-another-season-of-west-coast-league-baseball/ #RidgefieldRaptors #WestCoastLeague #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCounty #SummerBaseball #WCLBaseball

In part 1 of our season finale, the Story Pirates and the Evil Robot Story Pirates both arrive at StoryTellerCon. Featuring two new stories: “Flowers Will Not Grow Well Enough For My Mom To Like Them”, a song about a high stakes race to grow beautiful flowers before mom gets home from the Bahamas, written by Kendyl, a 9 year old from Indiana, and “The Breakdancing Knight”, a story told in meter about a medieval knight with some modern tricks up his armored sleeve, written by a 12 year old from Georgia named Abel.  Fans of Circle Round: find Rebecca and Eric's new podcast Lions & Legends at lionsandlegends.org We've teamed up with Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning for a special story contest to celebrate their new book: Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers. To find out more and submit your kids' stories, visit storypirates.com/mythical The Story Pirates 2026 tour continues! Get tickets at storypirates.com/live June 13 - Ridgefield, CT June 27 and 28 - North Adams, MA Check out a longer, more awesome version of Story Love on YouTube Submit kids' stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school digital creative writing program, at storypirates.com/about-story-quest Learn about Story Love, our corporate volunteer program, at storypirateschangemakers.org/story-love

Lee explores an alternate reality where the Story Pirates never existed. Featuring two new stories: “Waffles”, a story about a girl with a mysterious vendetta against everyone's favorite breakfast food, written by Sophia, an 8 year old from New York, and “Belinda the Bobble”, a story about a ponytail holder that defuses an ancient feud, written by a 9 year old from the UK named Imani.  We've teamed up with Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning for a special story contest to celebrate their new book: Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers. To find out more and submit your kids' stories, visit storypirates.com/mythical The Story Pirates 2026 tour continues! Get tickets at storypirates.com/live May 16 - Portsmouth, NH May 17 - Medford, MA June 13 - Ridgefield, CT June 27 and 28 - North Adams, MA Check out a longer, more awesome version of Story Love on YouTube Submit kids' stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school digital creative writing program, at storypirates.com/about-story-quest Learn about Story Love, our corporate volunteer program, at storypirateschangemakers.org/story-love

I cannot wait to introduce fellow Farmcrunchers to home and terrace gardening experts with immediate fantastic advice for plant shopping and plant planting. Get ready to meet Joe Matera of Matera's Nursery in Ridgefield to discuss how to best plant a new tree or hardy shrubs.If you're more of a container gardener, you'll love the advice that Alan Sandberg of Closter's Victoria's Nursery has for selecting and caring for plants and trees on your terrace or patio!Backyard Chickens! Urban Farming! Really cool community gardens, backyard plots and actual farms!Experience it all from a wide range of chicken lovers, veggie enthusiasts and other creative outdoor endeavors.

A six-hour left lane closure on southbound I-5 near Exit 11 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, as WSDOT crews repair damaged guardrail sections south of Ridgefield in northern Clark County. Drivers should expect delays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/plan-for-delays-on-southbound-i-5-in-clark-county-for-guardrail-repairs-may-13/ #I5 #ClarkCounty #WSDOT #Ridgefield #TrafficAlert #Washington #LaneClosure #SR502 #RoadMaintenance #NorthernClarkCounty

In her acclaimed series of mysteries set in and around Glacier National Park, Christine Carbo explored the perilous intersection between humans and the natural world. In her new standalone thriller, THE CONFESSION ARTIST (Thomas & Mercer; May 5, 2026; $16.99 Paperback), Carbo shifts her focus from the remote Montana wilderness to a vast and virtually inescapable landscape rife with threats from anonymous monsters: the digital world.     It began with a pencil sketch of a middle-aged, bearded man. Someone unknown had posted it on several untraceable accounts across social media. Below the photo, in yellow block text, all caps, was a command: CONFESS, OR DIE. YOU HAVE SIX DAYS. At first, few people paid attention. About a week later, a reporter who had been intrigued by the random posts wrote that a man resembling the sketch had been fatally shot just outside of Seattle. Police denied a connection, but the accounts generated a ton of new followers. A month later, a second sketch, paired with the same chilling demand, was posted. It went viral. This time, the sketch was of a woman. By the end of that week, a female mirroring the drawing was found murdered in Santa Monica, California. When the third sketch—another male—dropped, it got global attention. Law enforcement agencies across the US, especially in the West, went on high alert. But after six days passed, no one turned up dead. Had the man fessed up and been spared?        A first-year PI in the Flathead Valley, Crosbie Mitchell yearns for something more exciting than tracking down cheating spouses. Still, she has little interest in all the buzz surrounding the killer dubbed “The Confession Artist.” Boredom aside, she doesn't regret her decision to quit the force. Being the lone woman cop in her precinct was tough even before her coworkers saw her as toxic for reporting sexual harassment. And after Jess, her sister and only family, was raped, she needed to be there for her. The real reason, however, is something Crosbie can barely think about without feeling… slimy, or worse. Yes, Crosbie has skeletons shoved deep in her closet. Yet, she's knocked for a loop when a fourth sketch goes viral and Jess gasps in horror: “It's you.” Brushing it off, Crosbie insists:  “I'm a nobody from Montana.” Then, her ex-boyfriend calls with a significant detail: the woman in the sketch is wearing the same dangling earrings, in the shape of a feather with a round stone in the center, as the handcrafted pair he gave her. You have six days to confess or die. Crosbie's heart pounds at the thought. What should she confess first?Keeping the tension building, THE CONFESSION ARTIST follows Crosbie as she digs into the identity of the online killer and evades a stalker. Before the sketch made her a public figure of wild speculation, Crosbie had been hired to investigate the suspicious death of a Native American journalist about to expose the shady and environmentally destructive practices of a local oil and natural gas company. Could Crosbie be the target of a copycat vendetta launched by Ridgefield's filthy rich and unscrupulous owner? Or maybe that charming reporter who popped up out of nowhere to interview her is really a serial killer? Oh, and Crosbie can't shake the hunch that both her ex-boyfriend and her sister know more than they're telling her.           Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

The Story Pirates visit a roadside cherry stand with a strange proprietor (Hari Kondabolu). Featuring two new stories: “Hair Hospital”, a song about a place where you can receive both health care and hair care, written by two friends from California named Aviva and June, and “The Real Reason Why Dinosaurs Went Extinct”, a story about a bunch of scientists who don't know their facts and end up in a pit full of spicy stuff as a result, written by an 11 year old from Germany named Fritz.  The Story Pirates 2026 tour continues! Get tickets at storypirates.com/live May 16 - Portsmouth, NH May 17 - Medford, MA June 13 - Ridgefield, CT June 27 and 28 - North Adams, MA Check out a longer, more awesome version of Story Love on YouTube Submit kids' stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school digital creative writing program, at storypirates.com/about-story-quest Learn about Story Love, our corporate volunteer program, at storypirateschangemakers.org/story-love

The 3-2 County Council vote Tuesday approved the Planning Commission's preferred alternative for Clark County's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, setting up a growth-oriented path that preserves expansion options for cities like Ridgefield while drawing sharp opposition over farmland protection concerns. Councilors Matt Little, Glen Yung, and Michelle Belkot voted yes, while Wil Fuentes and Sue Marshall voted no, citing existing urban capacity and sprawl risks. The decision affects 840 affordable housing units, 1,261 jobs, and urban growth area expansions across multiple Clark County cities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-approves-preferred-alternative-for-the-countys-2045-comprehensive-plan-update/ #ClarkCounty #ComprehensivePlan #UrbanGrowth #Planning #Housing #Farmland #Development #GrowthManagement #Politics

Michael Jelineo warns that Clark County Councilors Sue Marshall, Glen Yung, and Wil Fuentes are considering fireworks restrictions that could impact celebrations across Battle Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, and other communities. With America's 250th Independence Day approaching, Jelino argues these traditions represent freedom and heritage that shouldn't be stripped away. The council discusses this issue April 29 at 1 p.m. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-now-is-the-time-to-speak-up-freedom-is-worth-celebrating/ #ClarkCounty #Fireworks #FourthOfJuly #Freedom #Independence #Politics #Tradition #Council #PublicComment #Heritage

Clark County Council shifts course on Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, choosing long-term management over sale after ilani Casino Resort deal collapsed. The county received six new buyer inquiries but decided an RFP for management agreement would better serve the community's need for affordable golf. Current operator Indigo Sports contract expires December 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/county-seeks-new-management-agreement-to-operate-tri-mountain-golf-course-beyond-2026/ #TriMountainGolf #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #GolfCourse #ClarkCountyCouncil #CommunityRecreation #AffordableGolf #OutdoorRecreation #CountyProperty #ManagementAgreement

Guest: Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood on the WIAA’s decision to vote down a measure banning biological boys from competing in girls sports. // Big Local: Residents of Ridgefield are getting their second In-N-Out Burger location. // Microsoft is offering voluntary retirements to thousands of its employees.

Rolo and Baby With a Mustache make funny bumper stickers. Featuring two new stories: “The Attack of the Dino Nuggets”, a story about a magic juice box that causes everyone's favorite lunch food to grow huge, written by Zach, a 12 year old from Colorado, and “The Case of the Missing Art”, a story a museum heist with a twist that you have to hear to believe, written by an 8 year old from Washington, D.C. named Nigel. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.  The Story Pirates 2026 tour starts next week! Get tickets at storypirates.com/live May 2 - Munhall, PA May 3 - Cincinnati, OH May 16 - Portsmouth, NH May 17 - Medford, MA June 13 - Ridgefield, CT June 27 and 28 - North Adams, MA Check out a longer, more awesome version of Story Love on YouTube Submit kids' stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school digital creative writing program, at storypirates.com/about-story-quest Learn about Story Love, our corporate volunteer program, at storypirateschangemakers.org/story-love

Ridgefield School District brings together families of incoming kindergarten students on May 19 at the high school performing arts center. The districtwide event covers registration, transportation, food services, and offers opportunities to meet teachers. Spanish and Russian interpreters will be available, with childcare provided through Right at School. The gathering marks a unique opportunity as the district prepares to open its third elementary school for the 2026-27 academic year. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/ridgefield-school-district-to-host-districtwide-kindergarten-information-night-on-may-19/ #RidgefieldSchools #Kindergarten #ClarkCounty #Education #CommunityNews #FamilyEvent #SchoolDistrict #BackToSchool

Ridgefield, La Center, and Camas mayors unite behind Transfer of Development Rights program that could save Clark County's vanishing farmland while supporting responsible urban growth. Their collaborative solution addresses the county's loss of 32% of agricultural acreage since 1992, offering farmers cash for development rights while directing density to areas with proper infrastructure. The Growth Management Act update presents a rare window for this market-based approach that's already working in two dozen Washington jurisdictions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-growing-pains-and-green-gains-a-smarter-path-for-clark-county/ #ClarkCounty #GrowthPlanning #Farmland #TDR #ResponsibleGrowth #UrbanPlanning #Agriculture #Housing #EconomicDevelopment #PacificNorthwest

Ridgefield School District teams with CRESA and local law enforcement for a comprehensive emergency preparedness exercise Friday at Ridgefield High School. The 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. drill will simulate an environmental hazard scenario, testing evacuation procedures and family reunification processes. Dr. Charlotte Ellis emphasizes this multi-agency collaboration strengthens coordinated emergency response capabilities across Clark County school districts. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/ridgefield-school-district-to-host-multi-agency-emergency-preparedness-exercise/ #RidgefieldSchools #EmergencyPreparedness #ClarkCounty #SchoolSafety #CRESA #CommunityNews #Education #PublicSafety

In this week's episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk, we welcome back Assistant Superintendent Cory Gillette. Mrs. Gillette joins us to share details about the incredible offerings in this year's Forever Summer Bridge Program at RPS. We dive into everything from the lower and upper school offerings to Jumpstart programs, Best Buddies, volunteer opportunities and high school courses. Thanks for listening!

Chief Cathy Doriot caps nearly four decades of dedicated service to Ridgefield with transformative leadership that expanded the police force, launched innovative safety programs, and earned regional recognition. Her legacy includes adding detective and sergeant positions, implementing drone technology, and spearheading the Pink Patch Project that spread across Clark County. The homegrown leader's retirement marks the end of an era for a department she helped modernize while maintaining deep community roots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=184255 #RidgefieldPD #PoliceChief #CathyDoriot #ClarkCounty #LawEnforcement #CommunityService #PublicSafety #Retirement #PinkPatchProject #Ridgefield

WSDOT maintenance crews will close the left lane of southbound I-5 between Exit 11 for Battle Ground and Northeast 179th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday for guardrail repairs just south of Ridgefield. The repairs target damaged sections that help keep vehicles from going off the road or crossing into oncoming traffic during crashes. Travelers should plan for delays and follow directional signs during the four-hour closure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/expect-delays-on-i-5-in-clark-county-for-guardrail-repairs-april-16/ #Transportation #ClarkCounty #I5 #WSDOT #TrafficAlert #Ridgefield #RoadRepairs #PublicSafety

Clark County Council schedules April 27 public hearing to select preferred land use alternative for comprehensive plan update affecting eight jurisdictions. Three alternatives studied in environmental impact statement following 60-day public comment period. Final decision will guide growth and development for next 20 years across Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland and Yacolt. Hybrid hearing format allows in-person and virtual participation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-to-hold-hearing-on-preferred-land-use-alternative-for-comprehensive-plan-update/ #ClarkCounty #ComprehensivePlan #LandUse #GrowthManagement #PublicHearing #Development #Planning #Vancouver #WashingtonState #CommunityPlanning

High school and youth players in uniform can attend a Division I baseball showdown in Ridgefield as the UW Huskies and UP Pilots compete at the RORC. Ticket info and event details for the NWBCA College Classic are covered here. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/ridgefield-to-host-division-i-baseball-game-between-uw-huskies-and-up-pilots-on-april-21/ #Ridgefield #Baseball #UW #Portland #NWBCA #ClarkCounty #Sports #CollegeBaseball

Ridgefield Campus | Rick Jones, a member of the Ridgefield campus's core team, teaches out of Matthew 21 and shows us how Jesus draws near when He is welcomed.

Councilor Michelle Belkot's blocked C-TRAN seat, an independent investigation into a fatal incident in Ridgefield, and a new outreach format in Vancouver underline a week rich in conflict and public engagement. Newsletter covers court rulings, sports, and community events. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_march_27_2026 #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #Council #PublicSafety #Newsletter #Sports #CivicEngagement #VancouverWA

Deputy Bryson Layton used deadly force on Marc Fogle after a DUI arrest in Ridgefield. The Washington State OII has finished its independent review. Prosecutors now evaluate the findings to determine if charges are warranted. Details on the case, process, and report. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oii-completes-investigation-of-clark-county-sheriffs-office-use-of-deadly-force/ #ClarkCounty #Ridgefield #OII #LawEnforcement #Prosecutor #UseOfForce #DUI #Washington #Investigation

Tim Stevens, Washington's top high school umpire, is working games in all 22 state associations during his final season. He aims to recruit younger officials, address the umpire shortage, and pass leadership to Mark Allen of EBUA. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/states-umpire-in-chief-goes-on-recruiting-trip-in-his-final-season-as-a-baseball-umpire/ #baseball #sports #Ridgefield #umpire #Washington #youthsports #leadership #recruitment #Vancouver #community

Thirty-six high school teams, including champions Lake Washington and Mount Vernon, gather for the Baseballism Kickoff Classic in Vancouver, Camas, and Ridgefield. Local diamonds will host 12 brackets honoring pro players from the region and offer free admission. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/clark-county-baseball-presents-baseballism-kickoff-this-week-with-action-all-over-the-region/ #ClarkCounty #Baseball #YouthSports #VancouverWA #CamasWA #RidgefieldWA

Zander Earl, an AP student and athlete at Ridgefield High, will serve as youth ambassador to central Mexico through the Greater Clark County Rotary Club. He'll study, volunteer, and live with host families, while local clubs seek new applicants for future exchanges. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/ridgefield-student-to-serve-as-rotary-clubs-youth-ambassador-to-central-mexico/ #Ridgefield #Rotary #YouthExchange #ClarkCounty #StudentAmbassador #Mexico #RotaryClub #HostFamily #Education #Leadership

Ridgefield Campus | Pastor Nathaniel begins to share and explain our church culture with the new Ridgefield campus.

Ridgefield Campus | Pastor Nathaniel brings a message on what it looks like to be fully dedicated to the Lord as we launch our Ridgefield campus.

In this week's episode of tiger talk, we welcome back Counseling Department Supervisor Joy Squitieri. She tells us about RHS's college fair happening next Wednesday at 6:30pm. There will be over 100 college representatives in attendance and the counseling department will be holding many informational sessions for parents and students. This year they're also excited to roll out a digital sign-up system to make staying in contact with colleges you were interested in easier. Thanks for listening!

Episode 519 / Cyrilla MozenterCyrilla Mozenter is known for her gouache-painted, pencil-drawn works on paper and hand stitched industrial wool felt pieces that include the transplantation of cutout letters, letter-derived and pictogram-like shapes. Her solo exhibitions include Problems of Art and Present Participle, 57W57 Arts, NY; See Why and the failed utopian, Lesley Heller Gallery, NY; the failed utopian & Other Stories, FiveMyles, Brooklyn; warm snow, Adam Baumgold Gallery, NY, and the Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY; More saints seen, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT; and Very well saint, The Drawing Center, NY. She has produced two collaborative books with photographer/writer Philip Perkis: ar, AC Books, San Diego, 2023, and the bilingual Octave, anmoc press, Seoul, 2020. A 2020 Guggenheim Fellow, she has also received two fellowships from the NY Foundation for the Arts and two project grants from The Fifth Floor Foundation. She has been in residence at Pianpicollo Selvatico, Dieu Donné Papermill, and Instituto Municipal de Arte e Cultura-Rioarte. Her work is in numerous public collections including the Brooklyn Museum and the Yale University Art Gallery. She taught for many years in the MFA program at Pratt Institute.

The Fight Factory Wrestling podcast is back on the air today and Dave & Tommy Dee are back in studio! Dave put out a post on social media that caught some attention. Some good, some bad, mostly positive but it raises the question could there be a world in pro wrestling there the "Territories" make a comeback? Northeast would include the heavy hitting promotions like GCW, ACW, HOG and more while the southwest would have companies like ROW with Booker T! Could it work? Lady Frost announces that her contract will not be renewed with AEW, and the fellas sound off about this horrific fumble of talent. CM Punk and Roman Reigns has reached a boiling point already and it's only the beginning of March! Punk bringing up dead members of Roman's family!? His Dad!? Yikes! All this and so much more!! "Tough Luck" is just 17 days away! Get your tickets now for "The Mecca" in Ridgefield!! #CMPunk #AEW #IndyWrestling #FightFactoryWrestling

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

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.

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.

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

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

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: