Join us for the November 2025 Make a Difference Month

Get involved in your community to Make a Difference! Connect with non-profits, develop positive community habits, practice kindness and be a part of what makes Ridgefield unique. 

Make a Difference Month Bingo

Play throughout the month of November and turn in a completed bingo card for a prize!
Printable Bingo Card

In honor of November First Saturday, “Make a Difference Month”, we are encouraging residents to make a difference in their community and personal life. With the help of this bingo card, engage in acts of kindness, gratitude, stewardship, and community - the 4 pillars of the month!

Fill out a row of 5 activities (down, across, or diagonal) and submit your completed card to City Hall (230 Pioneer St) or email to events@ridgefieldwa.us by December 5th. Claim your prize at City Hall!

Volunteer Opportunities

Non-native English Ivy Pull with The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington
November 15, 9 AM - 12 PM | Abrams Park

Join The Watershed Alliance in removing invasive ivy in Ridgefield! Register Here
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Where: 400 Abrams Park Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642
What to bring: Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water. 

Become a Registered Volunteer for City of Ridgefield

Get notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities at City of Ridgefield events and more! Receive email notifications here.

Walk and Knock

Register to be a Walk and Knock Volunteer to collect food on December 6, 2025.

Activities and Events

Downtown Wine Walk with Ridgefield Main Street
November 1, 3 PM - 6 PM | Overlook Park

Sip on local wines as you explore downtown merchants, local wineries, and volunteers. Ticket sales and detailed information found here.

Blood Drive with Bloodworks NW
November 3, 10 AM - 4 PM | Rosauers Supermarket

Give blood at the Bloodworks NW Mobile Blood Drive on Monday, November 3, 2025. Set up an appointment ahead of time here.

Small Business Saturday

November 29 | Downtown Ridgefield

Shop small for the holidays in downtown Ridgefield and support local businesses. This is also a Moola Weekend. Learn More.

Donation Opportunities

Ridgefield Family Resource Center Food Drive

During the month of November, donate any non-expired, shelf stable food to one of the donation bins found around town. Preferred donations are: 

• Canned meat of any kind (tuna, chicken, roast beef, spam etc)
• Hearty Soups
• Pasta Sauce
• Pasta
• Dried Beans
• Peanut Butter
• Jam
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned Fruit
• Boxed Meals (hamburger helper, etc.)
• Canned Chef Boyardee meals (Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)
• Holiday food:  Boxed stuffing, canned pumpkin, etc.

Donation Bin Locations:

• City Hall Lobby (230 Pioneer St)
• Rosauers (after checkout)
• Season's Coffee (115 N Main Ave)
• Ridgefield Administrative Civic Center (RACC) - School District Entrance, 510 Pioneer St.
  
  

Copper Bell Book Shop's Holiday Book Drive

November 13 - December 10
Purchase a book from Copper Bell Book Shop to donate to the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. Receive a 10% coupon to the book shop for your donation. Books for all ages encouraged.

Adopt a Compassion360 Thanksgiving Box

Support local families in need and provide financial support to a Thanksgiving meal. Adopt a box or learn more about Compassion360's mission.

Stay tuned for more Make a Difference Month activities. If you have a Ridgefield local opportunity, please reach out to events@ridgefieldwa.us.