Greet Ridgefield

05/29/2026

Do you want to get involved in the business community? Join the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and benefit from the monthly meetings. Meet wonderful people and have fun!

Ribbon Cuttings continue to be a big part of the excitement of new businesses in our area. It’s a wonderful way to welcome people into the community.

If you are a business celebrating an opening or an anniversary, contact the Ridgefield Chamber to
schedule a ribbon-cutting! ✂️🎉🍾

Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce

05/26/2026

We know Ridgefield has some amazing local favorites… but we want to hear about the places that deserve even MORE love 👏✨

Coffee shops, restaurants, parks, boutiques, hidden trails, family-owned businesses, tell us your favorite hidden gem in Ridgefield ⬇️

Tag them in the comments so the community can discover somewhere new 💚

05/23/2026

Gina DeNoble was born to be a musician. Some of her earliest and fondest memories are watching her mother play guitar and sing folk songs in the late 80s and 90s. As a child, Gina would often sit directly in her mother’s open guitar case while she played. You might say she needed to be part of the music, even from a young age.

At 5 years old, Gina began singing, and by 11, she was involved in community musical theater productions. She continued with theater and choir throughout middle and high school, where she made several close friends who pushed her to develop an interest in songwriting.

Then in 2001, she was voted onto Seattle radio station 107.7
The End’s reality show “Making an End Band”. The show involved co-writing three original songs with a newly formed band, and surviving several crazy “challenges” that were broadcast live on the radio. Gina’s band ultimately completed the challenges, and as a reward, were able to open for several nationally touring artists at 107.7 The End’s 2001 Board This Concert. This amazing opportunity at only 16 catapulted Gina forward into her music career. She released her first album of
original songs, Wanderer’s Paradise, in 2007. Her songs have been described as “lyric-driven soulful folk songs that tell
stories of love, travel, heartbreak, and self-reflection.

Written by Amy Klaus

To read more about Gina in this month’s publication, visit the link in our bio! 🎵

05/22/2026

Something fun to look forward to!

We are celebrating TWO years since opening our doors! We are so grateful for our patients and the honor it is to serve this wonderful community. We look forward to many more years!

To celebrate we are offering BOGO 50% off glasses + sunglasses from now until June 30th! With all this sunshine you know you need a good pair (or two) of sunnies & we got you covered 😎

Also - to party extra hard this year we are hosting trunk shows two Fridays in a row! We have reps from Gucci/Saint Laurent (Friday May 29th) & Barton Perreira (Friday June 5th) bringing their latest and greatest frames where you will have access to tons of additional frame styles usually not on the floor. We will have a raffle for FREE frames at each event and of course the BOGO 50% deal applies! Get styling tips from the pros at SEEN Eyecare as well as the designer reps! Light refreshments provided. Now is the time to find those perfect frames and stock up, check out the flyer for more details - we hope to see you there!

*if you can RSVP to [email protected] that helps our vendors plan for volume, but if not - no worries - walk ins always welcomed!

THANK YOU!

05/20/2026

Today at Greet Ridgefield, we’re visiting Sans Midman Furniture where style, quality, and value come together.
Their direct factory pricing helps customers find beautiful furniture without the traditional retail markup. 🛋️🛏️🪑

If you’ve been thinking about refreshing your space, this local showroom is worth a visit.



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05/19/2026

Athlete of the Month: Written by Janell Marbrey

Soccer has always been apart of Grant Platta’s life since the age of three – but really, for as long as he can remember. His
dad would set up cones in his backyard, teaching him the fundamentals of dribbling while reminding him to “keep
your head up”. Not long after, Grant played his very first soccer game at Abrams Park and started down a path that would eventually lead to the highest levels of youth soccer.

Now a junior, Grant plays with the Westside Metros on an MLS Next team that has won the Oregon State Cup four out of the last five years. Impressive stats, but Grant says there’s more to those numbers. “I don’t think that kind of stuff happens by accident. There’s a lot of hard work behind what you see on the field.” Grant’s training schedule reflects his commitment: “There’s not a day off unless I don’t have a game on Sunday.
Rest days [from club] are used to hone in on things I notice from the week.

To read more about Grant, visit the link in our bio! ⚽️🥅

05/15/2026

More than 100 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with a slate of speakers honoring the many people and organizations it took to make the Nature Center a reality.

A welcoming blessing was offered by Tanna Engdahl of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Sam Robinson of the Chinook Indian Nation.

Representatives from Senator Maria Cantwell and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez were also in attendance, along with Bridget Fahey, Acting Regional Director for the Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, all of whom shared remarks during the ceremony.

Written & photographed by

05/11/2026

My name is Shawna Fischer, and I am your Ridgefield
Critters author. This month, I am pleased to introduce my newest four-legged family member. I have always loved Siamese cats, especially my flame-point Siamese, Leo, who passed in December 2019. Often, I had thought about getting another Siamese cat, but never really put much effort into it. That all changed in September 2025 when I looked at the Oregon Humane Society’s website and saw a picture of the most beautiful Torti Point Siamese named Kate.

While I cherished my two dogs, Nugget and Kulap, and my tuxedo cat, Mojo, there was just something about Kate that called to me. She was in their behavior modification program because she came from a cat colony and was still learning that people were okay.

At first, I hesitated, but I just could not get her out of my mind. So I filled out the adoption questionnaire, had a call with the behavior modification manager, and then set up a meet-and-
greet with Kate. When I met her, it sealed the deal that it was meant to be, a strong connection I felt with her. She bonded very quickly with my cat, Mojo, because cats are familiar to her, and she has adjusted to my two dogs. 🐈‍⬛ 💛

Read more about Kate in this month’s publication! (Link in bio)

05/10/2026

To the moms, grandmas, bonus moms, and mother figures who make Ridgefield such a special place to call home. Today we celebrate you. 💐

Thank you for the love you give, the memories you create, and the way you help our community grow stronger every day. Whether today is filled with family time, quiet moments, or a little bit of both, we hope you feel appreciated and celebrated.

Happy Mother’s Day from Greet Ridgefield! ❤️

05/07/2026

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