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Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

For once, we’re not here to break your heart with another “this Vancouver favorite has closed” headline…because this weekend, we’re celebrating openings! Not one, but two! Two new restaurants have joined the scene, and we’re already making room on our calendars (and in our stomachs). You’ll find all the details down below.

It’s also the official start of holiday market season, and you already know that we’ll keep you updated as the season continues. Plus, we’ve got beer events for the hops-inclined and a LEGO extravaganza for those who prefer their weekends built brick by brick.

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

🌯 Dadash Turkish Grill is Now Open

The wait is over and the grills are officially fired up! Dadash Grill opened its doors yesterday, serving up smoky kebabs, fluffy pita, and Mediterranean magic. Get ready to meat your new favorite spot in town (located at 8606 E Mill Plain Blvd).

🥗 Amaro’s Table in East Vancouver Will Open on Monday, November 10th…and Reservations are Now Open!

Mark your calendars! The long-awaited Amaro’s Table that took over the former Hopworks Urban Brewery location in East Vancouver finally has an opening date. They will open up for service on Monday, November 10th…so be sure to make a reservation now to ensure that you have a seat at the (Amaro’s) Table.

WEATHER [11/7 - 11/9]

Let’s all give a warm welcome to…soup season returning!

Friday, 11/7: 57/41 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Saturday, 11/8: 59/46 ☁️ Cloudy
Sunday, 11/9: 60/47 ☁️ Cloudy

Home insurance premiums are up by 9% this year

Home insurance costs continue to climb, with premiums rising over 9% this year and more than 60% in the past five years. However, coverage hasn’t kept pace, leaving many homeowners paying significantly more for less protection. With affordability becoming a growing concern, it’s more important than ever to compare options—check out Money’s handy home insurance tool to find the best fit for you.

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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [11/7 - 11/9]

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 7th

🎄 Holiday Market @ Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center | 8AM – 5:30PM (FREE)
Ready to sleigh your holiday shopping list? The Legacy Salmon Creek Holiday Market is decking not one but two floors of the hospital for one day only!

🎁 Tchotchke Ornament Swap @ Kindred | 10AM – 2PM (FREE)
Got too many tchotchkes and not enough shelf space? Bring your gently regretted décor, trade it for something equally questionable, and call it sustainability.

🏠 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.

🧦 Stocking Stuffer Market @ Valiant Ballroom | 5PM (FREE)
It’s the little things that count…especially at the Stocking Stuffer Market, where every item is handmade, local, under $35, and fits snugly in a stocking.

🖼️ First Friday (Downtown Vancouver) | 5PM - 9PM (FREE)
First Friday is back! Downtown Vancouver lights up with art, live music, and good vibes. Stroll the galleries, sip something local, and discover your new favorite artist…or taco truck.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th

💸 NW’s Largest Garage Sale @ Clark County Event Center | 8AM – 5PM ($8)
Are you a treasure hunter? A decluttering dynamo? Either way, you’ll find something at the NW Largest Garage Sale (there’s over 600 booths!)

🛒 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?!

📚 Booktique Sale @ Three Creeks Library | 10AM – 4PM (FREE)
Ready for a novel book sale? Swing by Three Creeks Community Library for deals you’ll definitely need to check out. Most books, DVDs, and puzzles are just $4, plus handmade goodies and vintage reads. All proceeds help the library keep the stories flowing!

🧱 Bricktastic! @ Artillery Barracks | 10AM - 12PM (FREE)
Get ready to LEGO of your weekend plans for Columbia Play Project’s Bricktastic! Showcase. Swing by the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks to build and see jaw-dropping LEGO® creations from kids and adults alike.

🎭 Footloose @ Fort Vancouver High School | 1PM & 6PM ($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).

☠️ Day of the Dead Celebration @ Cascade Park Library | 2PM (FREE)
Get ready to carve out some time for creativity! Join in for stories, block print art-making, and a colorful performance by the Folkloric Ballet of SW Washington. Stick around for pan de muerto and other tasty traditions…trust us, you won’t want to ghost this event!

🍻 10-Year Anniversary Party @ Trap Door Brewing | 5PM (FREE)
Ten years of beer and cheer! Sip on four new brews (including “Thank You IPA” and a 10-year-aged masterpiece), jam out with Catalpa June, and snag a custom hat from Hats by Hudson.

🍽️ Indian Cuisine Cooking Class @ Class Cooking | 5:30PM ($100)
Spice up your Saturday night…literally! Join Chef Fabi for a hands-on journey through your favorite Indian takeout dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Kachumber salad, and golden rice. BYO Tupperware for leftovers (trust us, you’ll want them).

🎨 2025 Veterans Art Show @ Hilton Vancouver Reception | 6PM (FREE)
Honor, art, and a whole lot of heart! The Society of Washington Artists Veterans Art Show runs through Jan. 4, featuring stunning works by five veteran artists. Stop by the artists’ reception tonight to meet the creators and catch the award-winning short “Boots on the Ground for Art.”

🤣 Laughs on Loowit @ Loowit Brewing | 7:30PM (FREE)
Hops and humor = the perfect night. This free comedy show happens on the second Saturday of every month, and it’s the perfect chance to chortle while you chug. Or something like that.