Episode 42: Part I Maren Anderson | Part II Andrea Van Heeswyk and Amy Christensen

Episode 42: Part I Maren Anderson | Part II Andrea Van Heeswyk and Amy Christensen

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112948/fan_mail/new] This month we have several guests who talk to us about some incredible events happening around town over the next couple of months. First, we meet Maren Anderson. Maren visits the pod to talk about the Academic Excellence Showcase at Western Oregon University and the Apple Box Children’s Theatre. Maren also talks about why she loves Shakespeare and how she teaches children how to love it, too!  We also have Andrea VanHeeswyk and Amy Christensen join the pod. Amy is the Director at the Heritage Museum in Independence. Andrea, who is the branch manager of the YMCA in Monmouth, is joining us in her capacity as a Board member of Friends of the Community Parks. Learn about the fun things these two groups have planned and what to expect this year at Indy Days! * To learn about the Apple Box Children’s Theatre, go HERE [https://www.appleboxtheater.com/] * To learn how to read more of Maren’s work, go HERE [https://marens.com/] * To learn more about Friends of Community Parks, go HERE [https://www.friendsofcommunityparks.org/] * To sign up for the Rotary Parade, go HERE [https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/MIRotaryGrandParade2026] * To learn about the Heritage Museum, go HERE [https://www.ci.independence.or.us/heritage-museum/] Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE [https://monmouthor.municipalone.com/default.aspx]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 41: Monmouth Celebration of Cultures

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112948/fan_mail/new] This month meet Matt and Heather Matz! Matt and Heather have joined forces with local volunteers to create Monmouth Celebration of Cultures. Learn more about upcoming events like AAPI, Monmouth Has Pride, and Juneteenth. Want to volunteer? They would love to have you join them! Listen to find out how.  * To learn more about Monmouth Celebration of Cultures, go TO THIS LINK [https://monmouthcultures.org/] Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE [https://monmouthor.municipalone.com/default.aspx]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 40: Aliya Borchers and Michelle Jones talk TEDxMtHood

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112948/fan_mail/new] Join us as we chat with Aliya Borchers, a student at Western Oregon University; and Dr. Michelle Jones, a Professor of Organizational Leadership at WOU Salem. Hear about the Organizational Leadership program. Also, hear a sneak-peek into the TEDxMtHood event coming this May. And if you've ever worked in Development at Willamette University, listen for a special shoutout to one of your former teammates.  * To learn about TEDxMtHood, go HERE [https://tedxmthood.org/] * To learn about the Organizational Leadership program at WOU Salem, go HERE [https://graduate.wou.edu/m-a-organizational-leadership/] * To read a transcript of this episode, go HERE [https://otter.ai/u/1QOitK8CcaCE90uUz2qlyUCa870?utm_source=copy_url] Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE [https://monmouthor.municipalone.com/default.aspx]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 39 - Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112948/fan_mail/new] This month we get to talk with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares. Nikita and Erubiel share their passion, history, and current work in farming. Learn about why this work is important, why Oregon is special when it comes to homegrown goodness, and see why we are shouting out #Vermont. Learn about the work these folks are involved in with the Cultural Harvest Farmers Collective and the Monmouth Feasibility Study.  * To learn more about the Cultural Harvest Collective, go HERE [https://www.culturalharvestcollective.org/] * To learn more about the Monmouth Feasibility Study, go HERE [https://www.ci.monmouth.or.us/pview.aspx?id=55069&catid=555] * To read a transcript of this episode, go HERE [https://otter.ai/u/4re_hLmIBJ5y0-CvbW1H25rp8p8?utm_source=copy_url] Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE [https://monmouthor.municipalone.com/default.aspx]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 38: Welcome, Tori Stutzman!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112948/fan_mail/new] This month we chat with Tori Stutzman who is currently the President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA). Tori talks to us about her path to becoming a business owner, the work of the MBA, Love Local in Monmouth this month, and the upcoming Accessibility Workshop on February 23. Join us in learning how accessibility can help grow your business.  * To learn more about Love Local, go HERE [https://mbamonmouth.com/love-local/] * To learn more about the Accessibility Workshop, go HERE [https://www.sparkletdesigns.com/project/monmouth-accessibility-grant/] * To learn about the Monmouth Business Association, go HERE [https://mbamonmouth.com/] Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE [https://monmouthor.municipalone.com/default.aspx]. Thanks for listening!