Hawaiin Event at Overlook Tomorrow
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Hawaii in Ridgefield
Saturday, June 25, there will be a Hawaiian-theme event at Overlook Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy free entertainment: live music, hula dances, Tahitian dancers, and a fire knife performance with drummers. All are welcome and there will be prizes during audience participation games.
Vendors will be selling food, shave ice and merchandise. Bringing Hawaii to Ridgefield!
Abrams Park Bridge Closure
Vehicle access to Abrams Park is closed for bridge repairs. Division St is closed to vehicle traffic east of N 5th Ave. The bridge will reopen on Saturday morning, May 21. Pedestrian access to the park remains open. This closure is temporary and the City is working to complete the necessary repairs and restore access as quickly as possible.
The City is working directly with the Little League and soccer club to provide alternative transportation to the park for scheduled sporting events during the closure. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Manager at 360-887-6010.
Park visitors may park in public parking lots at Union Ridge Elementary School and the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center or along public streets and walk into the park. All park users should be mindful of parking in surrounding neighborhoods and avoid blocking driveways or residences. Please utilize walking trails and carpool as much as possible
The City has directly contacted affected property owners who use the bridge to access their homes to arrange alternative access.
Main Street Tax Credit Pledge Period Open
If you are a company doing business in Washington and pay B&O (Business and Occupation) taxes, this is your opportunity to keep those tax dollars in your community through a contribution to Ridgefield Main Street, a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the charm of the Downtown Ridgefield and promote and its future through economic development.
As long as your company is licensed in the State of Washington you are eligible to contribute to Ridgefield Main Street and receive a B&O tax credit in the amount of 75% of your contribution.
In addition to the 75% B&O tax credit, you will be able to take advantage of a tax deduction to the non-profit organization.
Deadline for pledge is March 31, 2022
Hometown Celebration December 4
Visit Downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, December 4th for Ridgefield’s Hometown Celebration where you will find twinkling lights, decorated businesses, gifts, food, and holiday specials.
Check items off your list at vendors in our outdoor marketplace and in downtown shops. Enjoy decorations and lights throughout downtown and in our Circle of Trees at Overlook Park. Bring the family to complete winter and holiday inspired crafts and meet Santa. End the day by attending the Tree Lighting in the heart of Downtown and enjoying food and warm drinks in local restaurants and food carts. Event details can be found below and at https://ridgefieldwa.us/event/first-saturday-december/.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Ugly Sweater 5K/10K – 120 N 3rd Avenue, 8AM Registration, 9AM Race Start Time
Kick off the celebration with a fun run/walk with Ridgefield Runners. Prizes for the ugliest sweater! Register online at runridgefield.com
Holiday Food and Gift Marketplace – Overlook Park, 9AM-2PM
Shop Farmers Market and holiday food and gift vendors at Overlook Park.
Winter and Holiday Inspired Crafts – Overlook Park, 9AM-2PM
Free fun for the family! Find a selection of winter and holiday inspired craft projects. These can be completed while waiting to meet Santa, or anytime throughout your day in downtown.
Ornament Hunt – Downtown Ridgefield, 9AM
A limited number of Ridgefield tree ornaments will be hidden around Downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, December 4th. Find one and it’s yours to keep!
Drive and Drop Food Drive – View Ridge Middle School, 9AM-2PM
Walk and Knock is Drive and Drop again! Drop off non-perishable food, toiletries, and/or cash donations.
Circle of Trees – Overlook Park, 9AM
Walk through our circle of trees decorated by your favorite Ridgefield businesses and organizations. Vote for your favorite Dec. 4th-11th. Sponsored by Columbia Credit Union.
Say Hello to Santa – Pioneer St Game Park, 10AM-2PM
Say hello and take your own pictures in front of Santa. Sponsored by Ridgefield Mini Storage.
Holiday Trolley Rides – Load and Unload @ Overlook Park, 11AM-2PM
Free trolley rides around Downtown Ridgefield to view the lights and decorations.
Tree Lighting – Overlook Park, 4:30PM
Come to Overlook Park for a performance from DanceFusion, music, and the lighting of the tree. Search the crowd for Rally the Raptor and watch downtown light up for the holidays.
Acoustic Guitar Summit – Old Liberty Theater, 7:30PM
Grammy-winning guitarists come together to create stunning harmonics and mind-bending finger style. Tickets available at http://www.oldlibertytheater.com/events/
Downtown Trick or Treat
Come Trick or Treat at participating Downtown Ridgefield businesses from 3PM-5PM on Friday, October 29!
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