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All about Spudders
Ridgefield History
City of Ridgefield
Chamber activities
100

This four letter word used to mean illness.

"Sick"

100

They’re the only high school team in the nation nicknamed the Spudders.

Ridgefield High School

100

This Chinookan-speaking village, with 14 large cedar plankhouses and 900 inhabitants, once thrived on the Lake River floodplain where Ridgefield now stands.

What is Cathlapotle?

100

This year marked Ridgefield’s official incorporation as a city following a vote on August 26

What is 1909?

100

This activity happens on the last Tuesday of every month.

What day is our monthly luncheon?

200

Agreement or affirmation, like "OK" or "Sure"

BET

200

Spudder football won its first-ever state title in this year, in the WIAA 1A division, scoring a record 74 combined points in the championship game.

1995

200

The Lewis & Clark Expedition passed through Ridgefield in these two years.
 

What are 1805 and 1806

200

This former bank building—built in 1920—now houses city government while preserving its vintage vault.

What is Ridgefield City Hall

200
Happens in the month of June, the Chamber sponsors this tent for a refreshing beverage.

What is the Big Paddle?

300

Understood; no need to explain further  

"say less"

300

the Ridgefield girls' soccer team won its first-ever state championship, clinching the title in a penalty‑kick shootout in what year?

 

2023

300

Before it was called Ridgefield, the town was known by this name—chosen due to its many Civil War veteran residents

What is Union Ridge?

300

Covering over 5,200 acres west of the city, this refuge was established in 1965 to support migrating waterfowl

What is the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge?

300

Showcasing different wineries, this day of the week is reserved for drinking wine/sprits and networking with friends. 

What is wine down Wednesday?

400

Something that’s mediocre or just okay

"Mid"

400

What were Ridgefield’s overall point totals in the 2024–25 football season?

In the 2024–25 season, they went 8–2 overall, 6–1 in district play, ranked 104th statewide, and scored 283 points versus 123 allowed. maxpreps.com+2maxpreps.com+2maxpreps.com+2

400

Established in 1886, the first facility of this kind in Washington opened in Ridgefield, built by local dairy families.

What is a creamery?

400

This 40‑acre municipal park offers sports fields, a disc golf course, playground, shelter, and honors veterans.

What are Abrams Park and the Ridgefield Veterans Memorial?

400

sponsored by the Chamber, this group of volunteers bring scissors and so much more to the community.

Who are the Blue Crew?

500

Getting insulted or involved in drama randomly

"Caught a Stray"

500

When did Ridgefield's boys' golf team win a state title?

The Spudders’ boys’ golf team won the WIAA 2A State Championship in 2019, defeating Sequim with a decisive 128–83.5 score.

500

This long‑running county event began in Ridgefield in 1868 and resumed here in 2022 after pandemic interruptions.

What is Clark County Fair?

500

Between what years did Ridgefield's population surged from about 10,300 to over 15,000—an increase of nearly 45 percent.

Between 2020 and 2023

500

As a past board member of the Lions club, she is our soon to be President.

Who is Jessica Kipp?

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