Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Hello, September! It’s Labor Day, the unofficial curtain call of summer, and we’re feeling sooooooo conflicted. On one hand, we want to cling to every last sun-soaked patio night, iced drink, and pair of shorts like our lives depend on it. On the other…we hear the siren song of the PSL calling, but we need to put it off just a little bit longer. Summer might be winding down, but Vancouver isn’t slowing down…there’s still plenty to do before the leaves start falling (including hitting up one of our local beaches - more info below!)

Here's what to expect in today's edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver)😀 

📰 Local News
🏖️ The Top 5 Beach Spots Within 30 Minutes of Downtown Vancouver
☁️ Weather
🎉 Events & Things To Do
🤔 Lateral Thinking Puzzle

Let's get started!

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😭 Fat Dave’s Shuttered Yesterday

After 40+ years of flipping pancakes and serving Hazel Dell comfort food with a side of nostalgia, Fat Dave’s hung up their spatula for the final time yesterday. Locals are mourning the loss of a place where the coffee was bottomless, the portions were unapologetic, and the name was… aspirational. It’s the end of an era (and the end of extra syrup.

🎉 First Main Street Block Reopens

It’s official: the first block of the Main Street reopening project is now open, and downtown just got a little easier (and a lot more fun) to explore. After months of construction dust and detours, the sidewalks are clear, the storefronts are shining, and businesses are ready to welcome you back. Consider this your invitation to take a stroll, grab a bite, and celebrate the return of Main Street vibes…one block at a time.

🚌 Class Dismissed For Evergreen School District (Again)

Evergreen’s classified staff isn’t budging! They rejected the district’s “final offer” and vowed to keep the strike rolling into next week. School was supposed to start Aug. 29, then Sept. 2…now it’s looking more like TBD 101.

🏖️ The Top 5 Beaches Within 30 Minutes of Downtown Vancouver

Need a place to go to pretend like summer isn’t ending? We’ve got you covered!

WEATHER

Perfect weather to check out some of those beaches we just told you about above…

Monday, 9/1: 82/57 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Tuesday, 9/2: 89/62 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Wednesday, 9/3: 88/63 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Thursday, 9/4: 88/63 🌥️ Partly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [9/1 - 9/4]

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, SEPTEMBER 1st

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🤣 Downtown Laughs @ 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.

🤣 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, SEPTEMBER 2nd

🧘‍♀️ Adult Chair Yoga @ Three Creeks Library | 1PM (FREE)
Stretch, bend, and pretend you’re way more flexible than you actually are! Adult Chair Yoga lets you flow through gentle poses without ever leaving your seat…perfect for those who love yoga but hate the floor. Time to nama-slay this class!

✍️ Shut Up and Write! @ Vancouver Community Library | 5:15PM (FREE)
Finally! A local writer’s group that encourages you to stop procrastinating and actually, finally, literally put words on the page. No endless small talk, no excuses…just quiet, focused time to write. WRITE ON!