In this Mother’s Day episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer are joined by guests Billie Ruth Furuichi and Shirley Hyatt to explore the holiday’s origins, from Julia Ward Howe’s peace advocacy to Anna Jarvis’s campaign and Woodrow Wilson’s 1914 proclamation. The conversation examines motherhood’s self-sacrificing nature, evolving family structures, working mothers, cultural variations in parenting, diverse family models, and the “Hallmarkization” that has commercialized what was meant to be a heartfelt celebration.

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Host: Ray Gary; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer

Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission. Richard’s Story, composed and performed by Bobby Jue Holman. Used with Permission.

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This week on the Insider Report, Nat Hughes from the Oregon South Coast Fishermen comes onboard with the “Fishing Report.” Then Kat and Bruce give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule, Beyond 250 Living History in Brookings Harbor, Curry County Master Gardener Association Plant Clinic, Chetco Community Public Library One Book One Coast program, Manley Art Center Workshops Schedule, Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents Adventures in South Africa, Wally’s House Annual Gala, plus local PSAs, musical performances, and a whole lot more! For the latest scoop, tune in to the show that keeps you in the know! For days and times, go to KCIW.org.

Hosts: Bruce Ellis, Kat Liddell; Producer: Bruce Ellis

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Music by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode.en. Download link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free

Gina Harris

In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Gina Harris, Vice President of Wild Rivers Soccer Club, about the positive impact of youth soccer in Curry County. The discussion highlights the club’s community focus, its commitment to fun over competition, and its inclusive spirit. Gina encourages families to get involved, emphasizing accessibility through affordable fees and scholarships.

Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer

Music is from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer speak with Coastal Home Health & Hospice board member Cecelia Swick about her personal experience and research on suicide. They discuss risk factors, warning signs of suicidal ideation, the impact of bullying and isolation, and challenges faced by seniors. The conversation also covers resources like the 988 hotline, the role of therapy and support systems, assisted suicide laws, and community organizations like Coastal Home Health and Hospice.

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Host: Ray Gary; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer

Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission. Richard’s Story, composed and performed by Bobby Jue Holman. Used with Permission.

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Best-selling author Joanie Lindenmeyer and filmmaker Michael Gorse join Wild Rivers Film Radio to talk about bringing the short film Wowzer! from page to screen. The conversation with hosts Sue Wright and Bev Juday explores imagination, creative collaboration, and the joy of telling stories that invite audiences to see the world a little differently.

Hosts: Sue Wright, Bev Juday; Producer: Sue Wright

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This week on the Insider Report, Kat and Bruce give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule, Beyond 250 Living History in Brookings Harbor, Curry County Master Gardener Association Plant Clinic, Chetco Community Public Library One Book One Coast program, Comedy Night with Matt Fulchiron at Elk Valley Casino, Mother’s Day Tea By the Sea Fundraiser at Chetco Activity Center, plus local PSAs, musical performances, and a whole lot more! For the latest scoop, tune in to the show that keeps you in the know! For days and times, go to KCIW.org.

Hosts: Bruce Ellis, Kat Liddell; Producer: Bruce Ellis

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Music by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode.en. Download link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free

In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer speaks with comedy writer and Pride coordinator Sarah Feliciano about the power of laughter, using lived experiences in comedy, and writing as a grounding spiritual practice. They explore queer joy amid challenges, discuss Sarah’s community work with Southern Oregon Coast Pride, and highlight an upcoming intergenerational panel on LGBTQ+ history and future hopes. The conversation celebrates humor, resilience, and the connections that sustain LGBTQ+ communities.

Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer

Music is from freepd.com, in the public domain.

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Actor Brian Sutherland joins Wild Rivers Film Radio to discuss his Wild Rivers Film Festival 2025 Best Supporting Actor-winning performance in Backseat Driver. In conversation with hosts Sue Wright and Bev Juday, he reflects on character development, ensemble work, and the craft of making a supporting role truly memorable.

Hosts: Sue Wright, Bev Juday; Producer: Sue Wright

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