Episodes

  • Talk of Our Towns - November 7th

    Talk of Our Towns - November 7th
    Nov 12 2024
    Join host Donna Quinn for “Talk of Our Towns” on Thursday, November 7th for a lively discussion about negotiating stress as we face inner and outer challenges in our lives, and in our world. How do we maintain our ground and agency while being overwhelmed with too much (and suspect) information in our rapidly changing sociocultural environment? What can we do when we experience disappointment and powerlessness? Does what we do really matter in the big picture? And more!
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    29 mins
  • Talk of Our Towns - October 3rd

    Talk of Our Towns - October 3rd
    Oct 3 2024
    Donna Quinn is joined by guests Jessica Newhall, Associate Director of the SBDC, Josh Allison, SBDC Advisor & Instructor for the F&B Entrepreneur’s program, Andy Catalano, Kitchen and Storage Manager, North Coast Food Web and Clarissa Barrick, Human Resources Manager, Astoria Co+Op to discuss very exciting collaborations and progress on the “Food & Beverage Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp” beginning Tuesday, October 8. Editor Note: Technical errors resulted in low quality intro and outro for this broadcast recording.
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    1 min
  • Talk of Our Towns - September 5th

    Talk of Our Towns - September 5th
    Sep 6 2024
    Join Host Donna Quinn on “Talk of Our Towns” as she interviews Licensed Clinical Social Worker Katelyn Staecker, an Astoria based Psychotherapist in private practice, Internal Family Systems Trainer and Creator/Facilitator of Vital Elders and Young Old Souls. Donna and Katelyn will discuss new ways to think about aging … from birth to death, Astoria being chosen as the nation’s newest Blue Zone, and the upcoming Vital Elders gathering on September 20th. Join us!
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    29 mins
  • Talk of Our Towns - August 1st 2024

    Talk of Our Towns - August 1st 2024
    Sep 6 2024
    Donna Quinn celebrates the 50-year anniversary of the Astoria Co-Op with Matt Stanley and Josie Pepper. They discuss history, purpose and future.
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    29 mins
  • Talk Of Our Towns - May 2nd 2024

    Talk Of Our Towns - May 2nd 2024
    May 6 2024
    Donna Quinn acknowledges Museum Month by bringing on Madeline Matson, executive director of the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Washington. They discuss this unique attraction, upcoming events, workshops and cover some history across the Long Beach Peninsula.
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    30 mins
  • Talk of Our Towns – April 4th 2024

    Talk of Our Towns – April 4th 2024
    Apr 12 2024

    Donna Quinn talks with guest Kevin Leahy, Executive Director of Clatsop Economic Development Resources.

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    29 mins
  • Talk of Our Towns – March 07 2024

    Talk of Our Towns – March 07 2024
    Mar 8 2024

    Donna Quinn interviews guest Elizabeth Hayes, the President of the ENCORE, about the classes their organization offers. These classes cover across a range of subjects in the interest of our elder community members. They discuss the importance and benefits of providing a place for seniors to learn and grow together.
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    30 mins
  • Talk of Our Towns – February 01 2024

    Talk of Our Towns – February 01 2024
    Feb 2 2024

    Donna Quinn chats with guest Bruce Jones, the Executive Director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum. They discuss his experience on the job so far, the history of the museum since it was established in 1982 and the exciting projects that are planned for this local and engaging landmark.

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    30 mins