The Giving Town
The Giving Town Podcast is dedicated to sharing stories of hope and generosity in Newberg, Oregon. We interview the amazing people who are dedicating their lives to make Newberg and the surrounding area an amazing place to live. The Giving Town Podcast is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local, family-run real estate team dedicated to serving the Newberg community and beyond.
Podcasting since 2018 • 109 episodes
The Giving Town
Latest Episodes
State of the City 2026 - with Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker and City Manager Will Worthey
In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker and City Manager Will Worthy join the podcast to talk about the current state of our city. We discuss what’s going well, what has changed over the past several years, some of the the challenges Newbe...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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1:30:33
Celebrating 20 Years of Chapters Books & Coffee - with Maureen Rogers
Chapters Books & Coffee has been a cornerstone of downtown Newberg for two decades, and in this episode, Owner Maureen Rogers shares the story behind it. We talk about how Chapters originally got started, how she and her husband Bill became...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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54:19
Fascinating Stories from Newberg's History - with Author George P. Edmonston
George P. Edmonston is a writer and historian who spent years writing stories about Newberg's history in his Newberg Graphic column, "Tales from the Grubby End." He then collected many of those stories and included them in his book, Stories...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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52:41
Inspiring Youth and Encouraging Families - with See Ya Later Foundation
The See Ya Later Foundation began with a simple phrase from Scott Banke, who would say “See ya later” instead of goodbye during his battle with cancer. His courage and positive attitude left behind a legacy of hope, courage, and faith....
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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52:29
The Story of Newberg’s Volunteer Superintendent – with Paula Radich
In mid‑2024, the Newberg-Dundee School District uncovered a multi‑million‑dollar budget shortfall and the sitting superintendent went on leave. With the school year looming and finances in shambles, the school board needed someone who knew the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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51:28
