Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

May is HERE…and it is arriving in style! We're talking mid-to-upper 60s on Friday, low 70s on Saturday, and a gorgeous 85° and sunny on Sunday. No, that is not a typo. After weeks of Vancouver’s weather being all over the place, the sun has finally committed! Clear skies, warm afternoons, and a lineup of events so packed that your only real problem is going to be choosing what to do first!

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

🍨 Yogurt Time on Main Street Has Permanently Closed

Well, the “Time” for Yogurt Time on Main Street has officially come to an end. Yogurt Time, the long-standing staple at 1813 Main Street, has officially closed its doors for good. After years of letting us pile gummy bears and mochi onto our self-serve swirls, the machines have been powered down, and the topping bar is officially retired. No news yet about what will take over the space, but we’ll let you know as soon as we know more.

🎪 Clark County Fair Concert Lineup Just Dropped…And It's a Vibe!

Summer is still a few months away, but the Clark County Fair (August 7–16 in Ridgefield) just announced its headlining concert series and tickets are already on sale. GRAMMY-nominated Midland, the I Love The '90s Tour featuring Vanilla Ice and Tone Loc, and rock legends Collective Soul will headline three nights at the Toyota Grandstands. Reserved seats run $38–$48 and include Fair admission. Start planning now!

WEATHER [5/1 - 5/3]

Still can’t believe it!!

Friday, 5/1: 71/49 ☀️ Sunny
Saturday, 5/2: 74/51 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy
Sunday, 5/3: 85/52 ☀️ Sunny

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [5/1 - 5/3]

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, MAY 1st

🐱 Meow For Life Craft Fair @ Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie | 12PM – 7PM (FREE) 
Where else can you shop for handmade goods while also doing something fur-bulous for the animals? This two-day craft fair benefits Meow For Life, so your artisan candle purchase is basically an act of charity?! Shop local and save cats!

🎌 Ashika-Con @ Clark College | 1PM – 7PM ($8 – $20) 
Anime. Cosplay. Video games. Sci-fi. Tabletop. Comics. Pop culture. If any of those words made your heart skip, Ashika-Con at Clark College's Gaiser Student Center is for you!

🧚 Gnomes, Fairies, and Backyard Adventures @ Downtown Camas | 5PM – 8PM (FREE) 
Downtown Camas is going full enchanted forest this Friday, and we are fairy excited! There will be whimsy, woodland creatures (of the decorative variety), and enough magical energy to make you want to go home and redesign your entire backyard. Free and genuinely delightful.

🎉 First Friday @ Downtown Vancouver | 5PM – 9PM (FREE) 
It's the First Friday of May, which means Downtown Vancouver is doing what it does best: staying open late, welcoming wanderers, and giving everyone an excuse to stroll, shop, sip, and see what's good in the neighborhood.

🎭 Celebration of Sculpture @ The Arts Centered | 5PM – 8PM (FREE) 
Art that you can walk around, stare at from multiple angles, and maybe accidentally touch (we've all done it). The Arts Centered's sculpture celebration is a great excuse to feel cultured on a Friday night…and it pairs perfectly with a First Friday stroll.

🎨 Southwest Washington Watercolor Society Show @ The Arts Centered | 5PM – 8PM (FREE) 
Local watercolor artists showing their work and looking for your appreciation (and maybe your credit card). This is a beautiful, zero-pressure way to start your weekend and support the local art scene. Water you waiting for?!

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun Night @ Salmon Creek Grange | 6PM – 9PM (FREE) 
A Friday night that's fun for the whole crew and doesn't cost a dime? This is the kind of news that makes parents do a little happy dance.

🎷 Hot Jazz @ Providence Academy | 7PM ($16) 
A Friday night jazz performance at a gorgeous historic venue? That's not just an event…that's a mood. Dress up a little, grab your most sophisticated companion, and let the saxy mood overtake you.

🎶 Touch of Class Chorale Spring Concert @ East Woods Presbyterian | 7PM ($10 – $15) 
The name says it all: class, and a touch of it. This choral spring concert is the kind of evening that makes you feel like a better, more refined person just for attending. Your ears will thank you.

🎭 "Shrek: The Musical" @ Hockinson High School | 7PM ($10 – $13) 
Somebody once told me this would be a great show... and they were right. Hockinson High is bringing the swamp (and the songs) to life, and it's the best deal in town. What are you doing in that tower, princess? You should be at this musical!

SATURDAY, MAY 2nd

🎌 Ashika-Con @ Clark College | 9AM – 4:30PM ($8 – $20) 
Day 2 of Ashika-Con! More cosplay, more panels, more gaming, more reasons to embrace your inner fandom. If you missed Friday, Saturday is your second chance…and honestly, the energy on Day 2 is always chef's kiss.

🌾 Small Acreage Expo @ Heritage Farm | 9AM – 5PM ($35) 
Got a little land and a lot of big dreams? This local expo is for hobby farmers, homesteaders, and anyone who's ever considered getting chickens. Learn from experts, explore vendors, and leave with a head full of plans and possibly a goat on your wishlist.

🏛️ Secret Spaces Tour @ Officer's Row | 9AM – 12PM ($30) 
Ooh, secret spaces…the only two words more intriguing than "free snacks”! This historic walking tour takes you behind the scenes of the stunning historic homes on Officer's Row, the ones you've driven past a hundred times and always wondered about.

🛒 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.

🛠️ Introduction to Leather Stamping Workshop @ Craft Collective | 9:30AM ($50) Ever wanted to make something with your hands that can stand the test of time? This leather stamping workshop will have you leaving with an actual beautiful, handcrafted item and a skill you didn't have yesterday. That's called a glow-up, and it costs $50.

🛍️ Thrift & Sip Pop-Up Shop @ Brickhouse | 10AM – 7PM (FREE) 
Thrifting + drinks + a fun pop-up atmosphere = a Saturday that costs very little and delivers a lot. Sip responsibly, thrift aggressively.

🏃 Walk/Run for the Animals @ Vancouver Waterfront | 10AM – 2PM ($50) 
Lace up your shoes and put those legs to work for a good cause! This walk/run for the animals benefits the Humane Society of Southwest Washington. Go get those steps in, hero.

🛒 Extra Innings Artisan Market @ Prairie High School | 10AM – 4PM (FREE) 
A full-day artisan market with local makers, vendors, and creators? What a grand slam! Extra Innings is bringing the community together for a free day of browsing, buying, and supporting people who make things with their hands. Batter up!

🎨 Highbrow Speakeasy Market @ Esther Short Park | 10AM – 3PM (FREE) 
Despite the "highbrow" name, the vibe is totally approachable…this free artisan market in our beautiful Esther Short Park is the perfect place to browse, discover, and spend money you didn't plan on spending. No top hat required.

📚 Free Comic Book Day @ Mindtaker Miniatures | 10AM (FREE) 
It's Free Comic Book Day, and Mindtaker is celebrating for the first time! This annual worldwide tradition is a love letter to sequential art, superheroes, and local comic shops. Show up, grab some free comics, and maybe leave with a new series habit?

🐱 Meow For Life Craft Fair @ Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie | 11AM – 5PM (FREE) 
Day 2 of the cat-forward craft fair! More vendors, more charitable shopping, more purr-poseful spending. If you missed Friday, Saturday is your chance. The cats are counting on you, after all.

🎭 "Shrek: The Musical" @ Hockinson High School | 2PM & 7PM ($10 – $13) 
Two chances to get your Shrek fix on Saturday! Some of us are like onions: we have layers, and we love this show.

🎶 Touch of Class Chorale Spring Concert @ East Woods Presbyterian | 2PM ($10 – $15) 
Miss Friday's show? The chorale is back for a Saturday matinee! Same class, same beautiful voices, different time slot.

🎼 Mother's Day Concert @ The Arts Centered | 6PM ($30) 
A gorgeous evening of music in honor of the mothers who've put up with…well, all of it. Treat your mom (or treat yourself, mom) to a night of beautiful live music at The Arts Centered. She's worth it.