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Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Somehow, we blinked and it’s December 1st…how did that happen?! Between pumpkin pie, costumes, and a blur of fall events, the calendar has officially done a full somersault into the holiday season.

The air is crisp, the lights are going up, and the city is gearing up for all things festive, cozy, and twinkly. So grab your scarf, your mittens, and maybe a cup of something warm, because the most wonderful time of the year has officially arrived!!

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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🛒 Grocery Bag Prices Will Increase By 4 Cents on January 1st, 2026 in Washington State

The cat’s out of the bag! Starting on January 1st, 2026, your grocery bags will be getting a little more expensive. Plastic bags will cost 12 cents (up from 8 cents), while paper bags stay at 8 cents. Time to tote-ally embrace reusable bags?!

WEATHER

The lows are starting to dip…dangerously low 🥶

Monday, 12/1: 46/39 ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday, 12/2: 46/37 🌧️ AM Showers
Wednesday, 12/3: 45/38 ☁️ Cloudy
Thursday, 12/4: 44/43 🌧️ Showers

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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [12/1 - 12/4]

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, DECEMBER 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.

🤣 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.

🤣 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, DECEMBER 2nd

🎨 Neurographic Art @ Cascade Park Library | 3PM (FREE)
Get crafty and calm at this free neurographic art session, where you’ll learn (1) what neurographic art even is and (2) a meditative, free-flowing technique that melts stress without any skills needed. Just show up, draw some calming squiggles, and let your worries…line out?!

✍️ 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!

🚲 Urbanism Happy Hour @ Tap Union | 6:30PM (FREE)
Grab your helmet and your happy hour appetite…it’s time for Cycle Vancouver’s Urbanism Happy Hour at Tap Union! Meet fellow two-wheeled enthusiasts, swap stories from the bike lane, and toast to better mobility, stronger community, and fewer potholes.

🦆 Vancouver Audobon Society 50th Anniversary Celebration | 6:30PM (FREE)
Come celebrate half a century of bird-nerding, feathered friendships, and egg-cellent adventures. This celebration will honor past presidents (the true flock stars), share memories, and give away door prizes that are im-peck-able.

🎱 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!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd

🏠 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?!

🃏 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.

🤣 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, DECEMBER 4th

🛒 SuperKids Resale @ Vancouver Plaza | 9AM - 8PM (FREE)
Score superhero savings at this incredible resale event! Find gently used clothes, toys, and gear for your little heroes without breaking the bank. Shop, swap, and save while giving your tiny sidekicks the power of style! Over 200 families are participating with over 50,000 items available for purchase.

📖 Book Sale @ Camas Library | 10AM - 6PM (FREE)
Head to the second floor of the Camas Library for a novel treasure hunt! There will be hundreds of books for sale, ranging from adult fiction to cookbooks to children’s fiction. Come get lit…erary.

🍊 DIY Citrus Garlands @ Kindred | 10AM - 5PM (FREE)
Get ready to zest up your holiday decor! In this self-guided class, you’ll peel into creativity with dried oranges, lemons, and limes, string, beads, and embellishments. Make garlands, ornaments, or whatever your fruitful imagination inspires…perfect for squeezing a little extra joy into your season!

🏠 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!!

♻️ Recycling 201 @ Fourth Plain Community Commons | 5PM (FREE)
Let’s get into some trash talk! Learn how to ditch hazardous waste safely, tame rogue batteries, and recycle smarter, not harder. Participants can attend in person or via Zoom.

🎄 Washougal Holiday Parade + Tree Lighting @ Reflection Plaza | 5PM (FREE)
Kick off the holiday season with lights, music, and cheer! Santa kicks off the festivities with candy canes and photos at 5PM, then leads the 6PM parade before flipping the switch on the tree. Stick around for carols with the Washougal High School Choir.

🌋Volcano Views and Brews @ Loowit Brewing | 6:30PM ($10)
Hit the trails without leaving your seat! Join award-winning guidebook author Craig Romano at Loowit Brewing as he shares stories from his newly expanded book on hiking the Columbia River Gorge.

🎵 Clark College Orchestra Fall Concert @ Skyview High School | 7:30PM (FREE)
Get ready to orchestrate your evening with the Clark College Orchestra, as new maestro Dr. Rafael Rodriguez conducts you through Rossini, modern works by Reynaldo Moya and Omar Thomas, and Dvořák’s 8th Symphony.

🏃‍♀️ 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!

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: A baby fell out of a twenty-story building but lived. How?!

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: How can you divide a cake into eight pieces using just three cuts? [Answer: There are quite a few methods, but this is the one we used!]