The Ridgefield Multicultural Festival returns for its eighth year this weekend (this year's theme? Fun and Games!), continuing a tradition that began as a way to cultivate a more welcoming community for all residents. Megan Dudley, president of the Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative, joins us to talk about founding the Initiative and the festival after recognizing the need for greater inclusivity in community events.

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🎉 This episode also celebrates:

• Meaningful Movies Project
• Vancouver Ballet Folklorico
• Clark County Historical Museum
• Ridgefield Community Library
• Old Liberty Theater
• Seasons Coffee
• Lava Java
• Port of Ridgefield
• City of Ridgefield
• Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Wildlife Refuge
• La Catrina

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