RIDGEFIELD'S HERITAGE DAY: August 21st, 2010

Mark your calendars for August 21st, 2010 and come join the fun! Ridgefield will celebrate with its 10th Annual Heritage Day. Just a taste of the exhibits and activities planned so far are:

Exhibits: 
Ridgefield High School Class Pictures1930's +
Photos and Memorabilia from Ridgefield Families
Beautiful Antique Handmade Quilts
A vintage clothing collection
Antique Farm Equipment including 20 tractors, a Potato Digger, A Corn Sheller
            
Activities:
 Professional antique appraisals (nominal fee of $3 to $5)
 Pony Rides and Roping Lessons
 Book Signing by Becky Standal and Dan Kallem (Ridgefield Centennial History Book)
 Community Center History/Panel Discussion, Living History Style (25th anniversary)
             
Music:  
Music by the Opus School of Music and the Northwest Harmony Chorus

Food:   
Cotton Candy
Lion's Club Hotdogs and Hamburgers
Open House Refreshments in the Community Center and
Clark County Fair's Church Ladies and their Amazing Pies
Several local restaurants within walking distance of the park

Shopping: 
Farmers' Market
Local Art Galleries will be open and Artists will be in the Park 

Special Presentation: Heritage Community Award

Other activities: Spend the day here and enjoy our Heritage Celebration and the hometown atmosphere. While you are in the area Ridgefield Kayak Rentals can help you paddle around, or if you are a landlubber, walk the woodland trail at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. There are lovely shops and several family restaurants and they will be offering specials in your honor. (Exit 14 off the I-5 the west just 3 miles will bring you to the fun!)

NOTICE: Artists interested in exhibiting and selling their work are encouraged to do so. No fee or commission will be charged. For more information, please contact me, Elizabeth Madrigal, via my art association email: ridgefieldartassociation@gmail.com.