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The Giving Town

By: Daniel Roberts
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  • The Giving Town is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of hope and generosity in Newberg, Oregon.
    © 2024 The Giving Town
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Episodes
  • How Ewing Young Changed Oregon’s History - with Doug Root
    May 14 2024

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    Ewing Young played an instrumental role in Oregon's—and specifically Newberg's—formation. In this episode, Doug Root, co-founder of Ewing Young Distillery in Newberg, shares Ewing Young's family history and the story of how he came to Oregon.

    In this fascinating and engaging story, you'll learn how Ewing Young time and again used his charisma, cunning, and courage to overcome unthinkable odds and become one of America's most successful entrepreneurs. You'll also learn how Ewing Young using distilling alcohol to win Oregon over from British control.

    Ewing Young is buried under a giant oak tree just outside Newberg next to where Ewing Young Distillery is today.

    To learn more about Doug Root and the history of Ewing Young Distillery, visit: https://ewingyoungdistillery.com/history

    This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Why Newberg is Oregon Wine Country's Premier Tourist Destination - with Taste Newberg
    Apr 30 2024

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    In this episode, Leigh Jensen, Executive Director of Taste Newberg, shares what makes Newberg such a great spot to visit. Taste Newberg is Newberg’s Destination Marketing Organization, and it helps use tourists' dollars to benefit our town. In this episode you'll learn about the role of Taste Newberg, how it benefits the community, and how it coordinates with Newberg’s other organizations. We’ll also discuss the role of short-term rentals and other lodging options when it comes to providing hospitality to a wide range of visitors.

    To learn more about Taste Newberg, visit: https://tastenewberg.com/

    This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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    45 mins
  • Reaching Young People Where They Are At - with Young Life
    Apr 16 2024

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    In this episode, Young Life Area Director Michael Rilee shares how Young Life reaches young people where they are at and helps them grow in their relationship with Jesus. Michael also shares about the unique challenges of being a Christian organization that reaches young people who often don't share the same beliefs.

    To learn more about Young Life, visit https://younglife.org/about/

    This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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    53 mins

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