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🌱 How are Ridgefield seniors coping after a classmate’s shocking arrest?
Ridgefield, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Ridgefield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Ridgefield seniors coping after a classmate’s shocking arrest?
- How did the Raptors’ rough night change their upcoming homestand?
Also on today's calendar: Kids & Tweens Build It and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 91, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Classmates stunned after Ridgefield HS senior charged in alleged 'catfishing' scheme (kval.com) — Ridgefield High School seniors are preparing to graduate Friday as many grapple with news that a classmate was arrested on multiple charges involving nude images of minors. Students describe feeling shocked and are urging each other to be cautious about sharing photos or communicating with unknown online contacts, underscoring digital safety concerns within the Ridgefield school community. 
• Raptors Recap (June 11): Yakima Valley 13, Ridgefield 1 (columbian.com) — Ridgefield’s Raptors had their five-game win streak snapped in a 13-1 home loss to Yakima Valley, managing just three hits despite a solo homer from Jackson Weber. The team now heads out for six road games before returning home June 19-21 to host the Walla Walla Sweets, giving local fans their next chance to catch them in action.
📸 Around Ridgefield
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Upcoming Events in
Ridgefield
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★ Featured events ★
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Ridgefield Farmers Market →
Davis Park, 337-411 N 3rd Ave, Ridgefield
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Kids & Tweens Build It →
FVRLibraries - Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave, Ridgefield
10:30 am -
Gentle Paws Mobile Nail Trims — Ridgefield Craft Brewing →
Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co. Taphouse, 120 N 3rd Ave, Ridgefield
1:00 pm -
Adult Garden Chat with FVRL — Lower Columbia Nature Network →
FVRLibraries - Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave, Ridgefield
3:00 pm -
ilani BBQ Fest - Bourbon & Light Bites →
ilani, 1 Cowlitz Wy, Ridgefield
4:00 pm -
Live music with Wild Embers →
Ridgefield Wine Bar & Bottle Shop, 112 N Main Ave ste b, Ridgefield
5:00 pm -
King Louie & Renato Caranto duo gig! →
Line & Lure, 1 Cowlitz Wy, Ridgefield
10:30 am -
Song Bingo at The Neighborhood Refuge! →
The Neighborhood Refuge, 113 S Main Ave, Ridgefield
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
📣 Ridgefield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Adult & Teen Craft and Chat →
FVRLibraries - La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center
10:00 am -
RHS Graduation
Ridgefield High School Ridgefield, WA 98642
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing Cat
Earlier today, one of our cats may have slipped out while our workmen were here. We are asking our neighbors to please keep an eye out for her as you… (Nextdoor Whipple Creek) - Hello Ridgefield neighbors.
Our kiddo is moving back home and I’m in need of 2 people to help unload their moving truck at our home. Saturday afternoon. Should only take… (Nextdoor Hillhurst)
- United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Inspector - Cheese in Ridgefield. Apply here.
- PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Relief/Floater in Ridgefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Battle Ground
- Area residents invited to celebrate Battle Ground's 75th Birthday (clarkcountytoday.com)
- Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery to support Team USA athletes in Northwest (columbian.com)
- Maddox Industrial co-owners acquire Battle Ground newspaper The Reflector (columbian.com)
Ok Ridgefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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