Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is two weeks from today, which means it’s time to start mentally preparing for mashed potatoes, awkward family conversations, and possibly a second helping of pie…or third.

But before we get there, this weekend is packed: literally everybody and their mom seems to be performing a musical or play, there’s an emo night for those feeling extra dramatic, and yes, you read that right: a DB Cooper convention.

Anyways, here's what to expect in today's edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver):

📰 Local News
☁️ Weather
🎉 Events & Things To Do
🤔 Lateral Thinking Puzzle

Let’s get started!

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LOCAL NEWS

🗣️ City Council to Rethink Community Forums After Low Turnout & Rowdy Crowds

The Vancouver City Council’s final community forum of 2025 (set for November 24th at City Hall) might be the last one for a while…at least in its current form. After seeing dwindling attendance and a few too many heated moments at recent meetings, city leaders are considering hitting pause to rethink how (and where) these forums are held.

The goal? To make them more effective, engaging, and maybe a little less shouty. Council members say they want to meet residents where they’re at (literally and figuratively) and explore new ways to connect beyond the traditional mic-and-podium setup.

If you want to have your say before the city goes back to the drawing board, this is your chance: the final forum happens November 24th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Vancouver City Hall (415 W. Sixth St.).

🏥 Downtown PeaceHealth Esther Short Clinic Closing 12/5/25

Peace out, PeaceHealth (at least downtown). The Esther Short Primary Care Clinic will officially close its doors on December 5th, with all patient records merging into the Camas location. This follows another closure (the PeaceHealth Vancouver Rehabilitation Clinic on Park Plaza Drive, set to shut down November 21st).

PeaceHealth says the move is part of a plan to “better meet patient needs,” though locals might just call it another round of healthcare musical chairs. The good news? Services will continue at the Camas clinic, and most of the familiar staff are sticking around…just with a longer commute!

WEATHER [11/14 - 11/16]

Friday, 11/14: 56/50 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy
Saturday, 11/15: 57/47 🌧️ AM Showers
Sunday, 11/16: 53/43 🌧️ Rain

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [11/14 - 11/16]

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! 🎉

Stay tuned for Monday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekday events for next week!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

🎶 Fall Choral Festival @ Clark College | 9AM–4PM ($5)
Get ready to fall in love with harmony! The Fall Choral Festival brings together voices from 18 local high school and middle school choirs. $5 gets you all-day access to the sweet, sweet (and dare we say priceless?) sound of human talent.

🕵️ DB Cooper Con @ Kiggins Theater | 10AM–5PM ($30–$75)
Come fly over to DB Cooper Con, a convention dedicated to the world’s most infamous skyjacker. Panels, theories, and mystery abound…perfect for anyone who likes their thrills served with a side of mid-air ransom intrigue.

🍺 World’s Smallest Lager Festival @ A Little Vice | 4PM ($5)
Size matters…when it comes to fun! For two days straight, enjoy $5 pours from the Northwest’s finest breweries: Brothers Cascadia, Cloudburst, Gold Dot, Grains of Wrath, Heater Allen, Irrelevant, Lucky Envelope, Recluse, Urban Family, Victor-23, and of course, Vice Beer. Ale yeah!

📚 Tyler Bieber Talk @ Clark County Historical Museum | 6PM (FREE)
Come listen to author Tyler Bieber on his new book “Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic.” Discover how Oddo, a pioneering advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church, helped create spaces for people reconciling faith and identity.

🎭 Romeo & Juliet @ Camas High School | 7PM ($15)
Love, tragedy, and teenage angst…oh my! Camas High School presents Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. We all know the ending, but we’re all going to sit through it and pretend like there will be a different outcome.

🎸 Footloose @ Fort Vancouver High School | 7PM ($17–$21)
Cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes! With high-energy dance numbers and small-town rebellion galore, it’s the toe-tapping classic that’ll have you dancing in your seat.
Oh, and fun fact? You’ll be within six degrees related to every single member of the audience (and Kevin Bacon).

👑 Six: The Musical @ Prairie High School | 7PM ($7–$25)
Prairie High School presents Six, a powerhouse musical telling the stories of Henry VIII’s wives with attitude, energy, and catchy tunes. Don’t lose your heads!

🌼 Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds @ Clark College | 7:30PM (Donation Based)
Marigolds? Gamma rays? Family drama? Catch it all in a play that proves even radioactive households can grow something beautiful.

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step inside the Marshall House, where Queen Anne elegance meets military history. Once home to General George C. Marshall, this turreted treasure features stained glass, intricate woodwork, and a peek into the past with period furnishings and a recreated study. Walk-in tours available Wed–Fri, 10–2, and select Saturdays, 11–3.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th

🛍️ Winter Bazaar @ Cascade Middle School | 9AM–4PM (FREE)
‘Tis the season to shop ‘til you drop! The Cascade Middle School Winter Bazaar is full of local vendors (over 90 of them!), unique gifts, and maybe a snack or two to keep you fueled for your gift-hunting marathon. Free entry means your wallet gets a break…until you find something you must simply have.

🎓 WSU Vancouver Preview Day | 10AM–12:30PM (FREE)
Thinking about college? Or just want to tour WSU’s local campus? WSU Vancouver Preview Day gives you the inside scoop on programs, campus life, and alllll the best views. Kegs not included!

🎎 Anime Wonder Fest @ Clark County Event Center | 10AM–6PM (Prices Vary)
Two full days of cosplay, chaos, and collectibles at the Anime Wonder Fest! Meet your fave voice actors IRL, snack on Asian eats, and flex your fandom harder than a Super Saiyan on leg day.

🎨 Watercolor Wildflowers @ The Arts Centered | 1:30PM ($65)
Channel your inner flower child at Watercolor Wildflowers, where you’ll learn to paint expressive blooms with watercolors (supplies included!). We be-leaf in you!

🎨 Artist Talk @ Art at the Cave | 1PM (FREE)
Ever wonder what goes on inside an artist’s head? (Spoiler: it’s not all paint fumes and existential dread.) Hear from the artist behind this month’s exhibit.

🎩 Old John @ Fort Vancouver Visitors Center | 1PM (FREE)
Step back in time with Old John: The Man, The Myth, The Troutdale Legend, a fascinating talk about the Native man who called the Columbia Slough home long before settlers arrived. Historian Melissa Darby will share how Old John and his family navigated sweeping change with resilience, wisdom, and heart.

🥧 Rustic Pie Baking Class @ Class Cooking | 2PM ($118)
Time to raise the dough and whisk it all! Learn how to make a galette in this hands-on class presented by Chef Fabi. Bring your sweet tooth (and some Tupperware to bring your creations home!)

💀 Day of the Dead Celebration @ Vancouver Community Library | 2PM (FREE)
Dead serious about fun? Celebrate Día de los Muertos with stories that’ll raise your spirits, hands-on block print art that’s to die for, and a vibrant performance by Folkloric Ballet of SW Washington. Snack on pan de muerto and other treats that are tooth-tinglingly tasty while you explore, create, and honor the season.

🍻 Holiday Crafts & Ale Festival @ ilani | 12PM–4PM or 5PM–9PM (Prices Vary)
Hops and holiday cheer collide at the Holiday Crafts & Ale Festival! Browse local artisan goods while double-fisting a festive brew.

🎨 Bad Art Night @ Camas Public Library | 5:30PM (FREE)
Ever wanted to paint badly on purpose? Now’s your chance. Bad Art Night is all about creativity without judgment. In fact, the uglier, the better!

🎶 Sacred Wings & Timeless Strings @ Vancouver Arts Hub | 6:30PM ($28–$35)
Let the music blow you away at this concert featuring award-winning flutist Sherrie Davis and concert violinist Seha Jang.

🎭 Romeo & Juliet @ Camas High School | 7PM ($15)
Love, tragedy, and teenage angst…oh my! Camas High School presents Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. We all know the ending, but we’re all going to sit through it and pretend like there will be a different outcome.

🎸 Footloose @ Fort Vancouver High School | 7PM ($17–$21)
Cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes! With high-energy dance numbers and small-town rebellion galore, it’s the toe-tapping classic that’ll have you dancing in your seat.
Oh, and fun fact? You’ll be within six degrees related to every single member of the audience (and Kevin Bacon).

👑 Six: The Musical @ Prairie High School | 7PM ($7–$25)
Prairie High School presents Six, a powerhouse musical telling the stories of Henry VIII’s wives with attitude, energy, and catchy tunes. Don’t lose your heads!

🛒 Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park | 9AM - 3PM (FREE)
Your weekly reminder that vegetables can be aesthetic and bread is always the answer. Stock up, stroll around, and try not to spend all your money on honey and hot sauce. But, if you do, at least you’re spending local?!