With a diverse economy, strong schools and outstanding parks, Tigard is one of the most livable cities in Oregon. This podcast features the business owners, community leaders, and elected officials who making Tigard the place to work and play in the Portland area.

Talking Tigard
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With a diverse economy, strong schools and outstanding parks, Tigard is one of the most livable cities in Oregon. This podcast features the business owners, community leaders, and elected officials who making Tigard the place to work and play in the Portland area.
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5/15/2023
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Recent Episodes

April 15, 2025
Tigard Turns the Tide: A Community Blueprint for Youth Wellness
<p class="" data-start="381" data-end="819">In this episode, host Kent Wyatt welcomes Sunshine Navarro Shively, Executive Director of Tigard Turns the Tide, a local nonprofit coalition focused on youth mental health, substance use prevention, and community building. Sunshine, a long-time nonprofit leader with a background in anthropology and youth-focused services, shares her journey to joining Tigard Turns the Tide and the deep personal motivations behind her work.</p> <h3 class="" data-start="821" data-end="838"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Key Topics</span></h3> <ul data-start="840" data-end="1824"> <li class="" data-start="840" data-end="983"> <p class="" data-start="842" data-end="983">Sunshine’s Journey: From museum educator to nonprofit leader, and the personal family challenges that reignited her professional passion.</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="984" data-end="1163"> <p class="" data-start="986" data-end="1163">About Tigard Turns the Tide: A long-standing community coalition founded in 1982 by Connie Ramaekers, aimed at preventing underage substance use and promoting mental wellness.</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1164" data-end="1322"> <p class="" data-start="1166" data-end="1322">Upcoming Coalition Relaunch: A major community relaunch event is set for April 16, introducing the Communities That Care prevention framework.</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1323" data-end="1514"> <p class="" data-start="1325" data-end="1514">Parent & Youth Engagement Night: On April 17 at Tigard High School, a community discussion will focus on building youth resilience, featuring expert panels and student voices.</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1515" data-end="1680"> <p class="" data-start="1517" data-end="1680">Ways to Get Involved: Whether you’re a parent, student, or just a community member who cares, there are meaningful ways to participate in the coalition's work.</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1681" data-end="1824"> <p class="" data-start="1683" data-end="1824">STUD Club: High school students can join the “Stop Tigard Underage Drinking and Drugs” club to lead and participate in prevention events.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 class="" data-start="1826" data-end="1852"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Resources Mentioned</span></h3> <ul data-start="1854" data-end="2114"> <li class="" data-start="1854" data-end="1932"> <p class="" data-start="1856" data-end="1932">Website: <a class="" href="http://www.tigardturnsthetide.org" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="1869" data-end= "1932">www.tigardturnsthetide.org</a></p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1933" data-end="1988"> <p class="" data-start="1935" data-end="1988">Contact Sunshine: <a href= "mailto:sunshine@tigardturnsthetide.org">sunshine@tigardturnsthetide.org</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>For Your Playlist</strong></p> <p>'Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler</p>

March 4, 2025
Making a House a Home with Community Warehouse
<p data-start="131" data-end="387">In this episode, host Kent Wyatt sits down with Phil Gerigscott, Senior Manager of Communications at Community Warehouse, to explore how this incredible Tigard-based nonprofit is transforming empty houses into homes for those in need.</p> <p data-start="389" data-end="738">Learn how Community Warehouse operates as a "furniture bank," collecting and redistributing gently used household items to individuals and families overcoming adversity. Phil shares insights on the most-needed donations, volunteer opportunities, and the impact of their work—plus a few quirky treasures that have passed through their estate store!</p> <p data-start="740" data-end="939">If you're looking for ways to give back to the community, whether through donating furniture, volunteering, or supporting their upcoming Chair Affair fundraiser, this episode has all the details.</p> <p data-start="941" data-end="1124"><strong data-start="941" data-end="963">Links & Resources:</strong><br data-start="963" data-end="966" /> 📍 <a href="https://www.communitywarehouse.org/">Community Warehouse Website</a><br data-start="1011" data-end="1014" /> 📍 <a href="https://www.communitywarehouse.org/chair-affair/">Learn More About Chair Affair (April 10th)</a><br data-start="1076" data-end="1079" /> 📍 <a href="https://www.communitywarehouse.org/volunteer/">Volunteer & Donation Info</a></p> <p data-start="1126" data-end="1211">🎵 Ending Song: Our House – a perfect tribute to the power of home and community!</p> <p data-start="1213" data-end="1363">Have ideas for future episodes? Send us your thoughts at kentw@tigard-or.gov.</p>

February 18, 2025
Click. Report. Improve: How Tigard Service Request Empowers the Community!
<p data-start="120" data-end="343">In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Hendrix, Assistant to the City Manager in Tigard, to explore how community members can take an active role in improving their neighborhoods through Tigard Service Request (TSR).</p> <p data-start="345" data-end="714">Designed to streamline the way residents interact with city services, TSR makes it easier than ever to report non-emergency issues like abandoned vehicles, potholes, and trail maintenance needs. Nicole shares insights on the most commonly requested services and how this user-friendly tool ensures concerns are addressed quickly and efficiently.</p> <p data-start="345" data-end="714">For Your Playlist: 'How Deep is Your Love' by PJ Morton</p>
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