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In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker shares about his childhood growing up in Newberg, what it was like running for mayor, and several things that he and the city council are working to accomplish in Newberg. We also discussed SDCs, the cost of doing business in Newberg, the old paper mill, United as Neighbors, and homelessness.

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In this episode, Susan Sokol Blosser shares about her experience in the wine industry as one of the early pioneers and how that ultimately led to her founding Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES).

Yamhill Enrichment Society's mission is to transform the lives of Yamhill County children through literacy and music enrichment without regard to the child’s religion, race, ethnicity, language, citizenship, gender status, or ability to pay.

You can learn more at yamhillenrichmentsociety.org
To learn more about Susan Sokol Blosser and purchase her books, visit www.susansokolblosser.com

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While some people may believe that women have the same opportunities as men and that women and men now are on an even playing field in society, the unfortunate reality is that we still have a ways to go.

Women, especially single mothers and women heads of households still face an uphill battle that we’ll be talking about during this episode. And that’s where Soroptimist International comes in.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls
with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Their Vision is that Women and girls will have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. In this episode, Jackie Lane and Debby Liew from Soroptimist International of Chehalem Valley will share how they are working to achieve this.

To learn more about Soroptimist International of Chehalem Valley, visit https://www.sicv.org/herstory

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Dr. Phillips was the first black professor at George Fox University and her kids were the first black students to enroll in Newberg’s public schools, back when racism was much more prevalent than today. But despite the opposition and racism she and her family faced, Dr. Phillips decided to respond with love and forgiveness and continues to facilitate reconciliation to this day. Dr. Phillips has also written numerous books and founded Women, Men, Youth of Purpose International. In today’s conversation, Dr. Phillips and I discuss her life growing up, how she got to Newberg, her favorite books, and how her organization is touching lives today.

For more information about Men, Women, and Youth of Purpose International, visit https://wmyopi.com

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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. In this episode, Newberg Kiwanis Club members Kevin Purcell and Rick Lee share what Kiwanis is all about. They also share some of the projects Kiwanis has been involved with and how the community can get involved as well.

To learn more about Kiwanis, visit https://www.newbergkiwanis.org/

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For nearly 100 years, the people of Newberg have celebrated the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival in one form or another. This 4-day festival is a time for the community in and around Newberg to come together and celebrate all of the things that make our town such a wonderful place. Between the carnival, parades, food vendors, display booths, music and dancing, various contests, and many other activities, there will be something for every single person to enjoy!

In this episode I’m talking with Newberg Old Fashioned Festival president Richard Silver about this festival—what it is, how it started, why it’s important for our community, along with an overview of what to expect at the festival itself. You find the schedule of events along with each event description at http://www.newbergoldfashionedfestival.org/

To get involved with the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival, contact [email protected]

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Yoop! is a program that helps youth in Yamhill County who are low-income and have barriers to education or employment. In this episode, Program Manager Charlie Rice shares how Yoop! provides a variety of services to help youth overcome these barriers and achieve their goals, including help completing their high school diploma or GED, pursuing career pathways, and assistance with job soft skills, resume building, job searching, and interview skills.

To learn more about Yoop! visit: https://www.myyoop.org/about/

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Love INC Newberg is a nonprofit organization that partners with local churches and agencies to help people in need. Love INC goes far beyond meeting immediate and tangible needs by striving to help people find lasting change and transformation.

In this episode, Executive Director Thomas Bellomo and I discuss Love INC and the central role it plays in Newberg. We also talk about redemptive compassion and what it means as we relate to those in need around us.

To learn more about Love INC, visit https://www.loveincnewberg.org/

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Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) is Oregon's largest fire and rescue district, serving over half a million residents in an area covering 390 square miles. In 2018, Newberg was officially annexed into TVF&R's service area and now benefits from the sophistication, technology, and coordination of a large fire and rescue service while maintaining the culture and community involvement of Newberg's previous fire and rescue service.

In this episode, Public Affairs Manager Stefan Myers and I discuss the role of TVF&R in our community, some of TVF&R's history, safety tips, a day in the life of a firefighter, common misconceptions, and more.

To learn more about TVF&R, visit https://www.tvfr.com/93/About-TVFR

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In 1986, a group of clever-minded women in Newberg were tired of not being allowed to join the other local service clubs in town and decided to create their own club. They wanted a place to learn about important issues of the day and also have a place to discuss those issues. And thus, Newberg City Club was born. After nearly 40 years, Newberg City Club is still accomplishing its mission and has featured many prominent guests as you’ll learn in the episode.

In this episode, Newberg City Club President Kat Ricker shares about the club's history, the important role it serves in Newberg, and how Newberg residents can benefit by getting involved.

To learn more about Newberg City Club, you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NewbergCityClub/

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