Happy Monday, Vancouver!

We made it through Halloween (barely), survived the candy hangovers, and now we’re adjusting to that yearly betrayal known as Daylight Savings. It’s dark at 5 p.m., our internal clocks are confused (why can’t our oven clocks just update AUTOMATICALLY?!), and our SAD lamps are charging.

November is officially here, which means cozy season is in full swing: hot drinks, big scarves, and, oh yeah, remembering to apply Rain-X to your car windows. Take a moment to check out everything happening around Vancouver this week…we’ve got your post-Halloween transition covered!

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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🗳️ Election Day is Tomorrow, November 4th

Don’t forget to flex that civic muscle…tomorrow’s your chance to vote! If you haven’t voted yet, make sure your ballot finds its way into a drop box before the deadline (tomorrow, November 4th). Check out a list of the ballot drop box locations here.

WEATHER

What else do you expect from November weather?!

Monday, 11/3: 51/45 Rain
Tuesday, 11/4: 56/50 Cloudy
Wednesday, 11/5: 58/50 Rain
Thursday, 11/6: 56/49 Rain

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [11/3 - 11/6]

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

Stay tuned for Thursday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekend events!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd

🏃‍♂️ Run Club @ Foot Traffic | 5:45PM (FREE)
Looking for an excuse to be active but mostly just want to socialize? This run club is 50% chatting, 50% running, and 100% a good time. They meet at the Trader Joe’s on Chkalov, you know, just in case you wanna grab some cheese for the drive home.

🤣 Chicks & Giggles @ Donnell’s | 6PM - 8PM (FREE)
Mondays don’t have to be so miserable…laugh your way into the week at Donnell’s! Grab a drink, find a good seat, and get ready for an evening of raw, unfiltered comedy from some of the funniest locals around.

🎥 Back to the Future @ Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($10 - $12)
Can you believe it’s already the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future? Come join Marty McFly and the rest of the gang for a spirited screening of this iconic classic…and wonder where the past 40 years have gone.

🤣 Open Mic Comedy @ Underbar | 8PM - 10PM (FREE)
Underbar’s Open Mic, hosted by Juan Duran, is the place to be to beat the Monday blues. Their drink selection doesn’t hurt either tbh…sip sip hooray!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th

💼 Career and Resource Fair @ Clark College | 10AM (FREE)
Attention, job recruits! The Clark College Veterans & Students Career Fair is your next great mission…connect with employers, explore resources, and enlist some new opportunities. All are welcome (no boot camp required).

🗳️ How Elections Work @ WSU-Vancouver | 1:30PM (FREE)
Democracy 101 is in session! Learn all about elections (hint hint: election day is TODAY) at WSU Vancouver’s “How to Be Active” Skill Shop. Get the inside scoop on ballots, votes, and what really goes down behind the polls.

✍️ Shut Up and Write! @ The ARTS Centered | 5:15PM (FREE)
Calling all writers (yes, even you with the half-finished novel hiding in Google Docs)! This is focused weekly writing time to just show up, get words on the page, and meet some fellow word nerds. Write, write, write!

🎱 Autumn Pinny Cup Tournament @ Silver Ball Social Club | 7PM ($12)
Ready to have a ball? Head over to Silver Ball Social Club for a flippin’ cool pinball tournament. Players will be matched together on teams, regardless of skill levels, so get ready to roll over your opponents!

🔬 Science on Tap @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($15)
Love science and beer? Science on Tap is for you! Astrophysicist Ethan Siegel is here to blow your cosmic mind with the concept of cosmic inflation. Ale yeah!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

🧵 Beginning Needle Tatting @ The Enchanted Rose Emporium | 10AM ($70)
Ready to get knotty? Learn the delicate (and surprisingly simple!) art of needle tatting…there’s just two stitches stand between you and a lifetime of making dreamy lace jewelry. In this hands-on class, you’ll master the basics, decode charts, and pick up pro tips to make your lace look sew good.

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step into the past (literally) with a tour of the Marshall House on Officer’s Row! Wander through period furnishings, military memorabilia, and General Marshall’s impeccably preserved study. Tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10AM - 2PM. Walk-ins welcome!

💐 Camas Farmers Market @ Downtown Camas | 3PM – 7PM (FREE)
We know, we know, this Farmers Market is in Camas, but we thought it was worth mentioning since we Vancouver folks are ~obsessed~ with farmers markets.

🪡 Open Craft @ Hook & Needle Fiber | 4PM - 7PM (FREE)
For when you’re feeling crafty, but also a little too lazy to follow official directions. Bring your supplies, hang out, and make something beautiful at this open craft session...or a tangled mess. We don’t judge!

🎺 Music Night @ Willful Wine | 5PM – 7PM (FREE)
Sip wine and sway awkwardly at this delightful evening of music and merlot. Willful Wine knows how to pair a Pinot with a trumpet solo. Wine not?!

🌸 Winterize Your PNW Garden @ Three Creeks Library | 5:30PM (FREE)
Before frost kales your winter veggie dreams, come learn how to tuck your garden in for its winter nap. This free workshop presented by a Clark County Master Gardener covers the nitty-gritty of protecting plants, soil, and your sanity.

🧽 Green Cleaning Workshop @ Waste Connections | 6PM (FREE)
Learn how to clean your home without summoning a small army of mystery chemicals (spoiler: they’re all toxic) in this free workshop presented by Waste Connections.

🃏 Tabletop and Taps @ Vault31 Bar | 6PM (FREE)
Board games are always a good idea. Join your fellow nerds at this board game meet-up and get ready to pwn some n00bs at Catan. Bring your A-game, or just bring yourself and let the dice and drinks (or both?!) decide your fate.

🎿 Sno-Ciety @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($30)
Get ready to chill out…the Warren Miller Film Tour is carving its way into the Kiggins Theatre on November 5th and 6th! Catch the 76th annual ski and snowboard film that’s been snowballing stoke for generations.

🤣 Comedy Night @ Shanahan’s | 8PM (FREE)
Grab the mic (literally) every Wednesday! In-person sign-ups kick off at 7:30, and the stage lights blaze at 8:00. Hosted by the one and only Sean Grace, this is your chance to shine, stumble, or just watch others do both.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th

🌼 Plan and Grow a Year-Round Flower Garden @ Heritage Farm | 9AM ($5)
Ready to grow your floral game? Join Master Gardeners Michelle Palmateer and Kathy Fruth for a blooming good time learning how to craft a year-round cut flower garden. They’ll plant the seeds of knowledge with tips on planning, seed selection, and keeping your blooms looking cut above the rest.

🍊 DIY Citrus Garlands @ Kindred | 10AM - 5PM ($10)
When life gives you oranges…make a citrus garland! Stop by Kindred for a drop-in DIY session that’s peel-good fun. No instructor, no pressure…just dried fruit, twine, and your zest for creativity.

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step into the past (literally) with a tour of the Marshall House on Officer’s Row! Wander through period furnishings, military memorabilia, and General Marshall’s impeccably preserved study. Tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10AM - 2PM. Walk-ins welcome!

🪶 The Craft of Writing @ Vancouver Library | 10:30AM (FREE)
This writer’s group dives into the craft of writing with a mix of exercises, book discussions, and friendly workshopping. Explore published gems across memoir, fiction, and non-fiction, then test-drive your own stories in a supportive, collaborative setting.

💐 Salmon Creek Farmers Market @ Legacy Salmon Creek | 11AM – 3PM (FREE)
Listen, you’re going to want to start scheduling all of your medical appointments at Legacy Salmon Creek on Thursdays from 11AM - 3PM. Why? Because they have a farmers market on-site, of course!!

🧪 Fire Cider Workshop @ Vampire Unicorns | 6PM ($45)
Feeling a little under the weather? Spice things up at this hands-on workshop where you’ll chop, grate, and mix your way to a homemade tonic that’ll knock out colds faster than you can say achoo! This fiery brew is packed with immune-boosting, bacteria-busting, and fungus-fighting goodness…just in time for sick season.

🏃‍♀️ Vancouver Run, Grub, and Chug @ The Vancouver Waterfront | 6:45PM (FREE)
Run for your health, and drink for...well, fun. Kind of like a race but with fewer rules and more rewards. This run club meets weekly, so if this is your vibe, guess what? You can do it next week, too!

🪶 What is a Chief? @ Clark County Historical Museum | 7PM (FREE)
The Clark County Historical Museum’s Speaker Series welcomes Native artist and former tribal leader John Halliday for “What Is a Chief? How Native American Values Can Teach Resilience.” Drawing on his Muckleshoot and Duwamish roots, Halliday shares how traditional values helped him find strength and purpose after losing his sight at 55.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Note: please call or visit each establishment’s website before visiting for a particular event in case details have changed.

BINGO

[MONDAY] Music Bingo Monday @ Ghost Runners Brewery | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Bingo @ Grapes n Hops | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Not Boring Music Bingo @ Fortside Brewing | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Bar Card Bingo @ Vancouver Elks Lodge | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Bingo @ Doomsday Brewing Pub | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Adult Bingo @ Underbar | 7PM (FREE)

TRIVIA

[MONDAY] Monday Night Trivia @ Shorewood Restaurant and Bar | 6PM (FREE)[MONDAY] Trivia Night @ Pour Choices Pub | 6:30PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Gossip in the Grain | 6:30PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] Trivia Night @ Thirsty Sasquatch | 8PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] Trivia Monday @ Full Heart Irish Pub | 9PM (FREE) 
[TUESDAY] Trivia Night @ Oak Tree Station | 6PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Last Call Trivia @ Tip Top Tavern | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Playmakers Hazel Dell | 7PM (FREE) 
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Heavy Metal Brewing | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Trivia Tuesday @ Underbar | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ JB’s Taphouse and Grill | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Trivia Night @ Ole’s Outpost | 7PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Not Rocket Science Trivia @ Coral Club | 7:30PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Grapes n Hops | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Last Call Trivia @ Victor23 | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Doomsday Brewing Pub and Pizza | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia Night @ Ghost Runner Brewery | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia Night @ Grady’s Public House | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Not Rocket Science Trivia @ Brickhouse | 7PM (FREE)

Lateral Thinking Puzzle of the Day

🧠 Time to put your thinking cap on!

Welcome to our Lateral Thinking Puzzle section, where things aren’t always as they seem. Ready to challenge your brain with some tricky scenarios and unexpected twists? Let’s see if you can crack the puzzle!

We’ll give you the answer in Thursday’s edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver)!

Today’s Puzzle: This runs but never walks…what is it?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What belongs to you but is used more by others? [Answer: Your name]