Happy Monday, Vancouver!

As we cruise into Thanksgiving Week Eve (yes, it’s an official term), our local foodie scene has lots of updates. For starters, a new ice cream cone shop that was featured on Shark Tank is about to open, and a beloved ramen spot has finally reopened after months away.

And, because the universe requires balance, a popular local coffee shop closed permanently (with basically no warning), leaving behind only questions, cravings, and confused regulars still pulling the doorhandle.

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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🍜 Kenji’s Ramen Has Officially Reopened

Ready for some pho-nomenal news?! Kenji’s Ramen has officially reopened, and Vancouver’s collective slurping can resume at full volume. After being closed since May, the beloved spot is back with its steamy bowls, rich broth, and decadent toppings. Why broth-er eating anywhere else?!

🍦 Crispy Cones Coming to Skyview Station in Salmon Creek

Hold onto your sweet tooth, because Crispy Cones (yes, the Shark Tank-famous, dough-twirled, soft-serve-loaded dessert wizard) is coming to Skyview Station in Salmon Creek. They’ll be right next to Chipotle, creating a dangerously convenient “burrito-then-dessert” pipeline. Warm, sugary, cinnamon-kissed cones filled with ice cream? SAY NO MORE.

☕️ Fairway Coffee on 119th Unexpectedly Closes

Fairway Coffee on 119th has officially brewed its last cup as of Friday, November 14th. The popular coffee spot announced in a Facebook post the day prior that they were closing permanently after 12 ½ years of keeping the community perked up.

Patrons and followers were steamed and stirred by the sudden closure, especially since the shop had just been teasing new winter drinks a few days earlier. Fairway, thanks for a dozen years of keeping us grounded…you’ll forever hold a special place in our hearts and coffee cups ❤️

WEATHER

Perfect weather to start stretching indoors…gotta warm up those fork-to-mouth muscles before next week!

Monday, 11/17: 52/40 ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday, 11/18: 51/37 ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday, 11/19: 53/42 ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
Thursday, 11/20: 52/39 🌧️ Showers

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [11/17 - 11/20]

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 17th

🏃‍♂️ 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, NOVEMBER 18th

📚 Adult Book Group @ Cascade Park Library | 10:30AM (FREE)
Join fellow book lovers for a blooming good time as you discuss The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar! This month’s book club will be buzzing with insights and laughter.

✍️ 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!

🚒 Vancouver Fire Chief Candidate Forum @ City Hall | 6PM (FREE)
The City of Vancouver is on the hunt for its next fire chief…and things are really heating up. Meet the finalists at a moderated Q&A where the community gets to turn up the temperature with their own burning questions.

🚲 Urbanism Happy Hour @ Tap Union | 6:30PM (FREE)
Grab your helmet and your happy hour appetite, because 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.

🎱 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, NOVEMBER 19th

🏠 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!

🎨 Adult Art Share @ Cascade Park Library | 11AM (FREE)
Are you a starving artist? A full artist? Either way, come to Art Share (hosted by the Society of Washington Artists) for this monthly meet-up where artists can share their art with other artists and talk about their creative process, techniques, and inspirations.

🐟 Hatchery Tour @ Columbia Springs | 3PM (FREE)
Looking for a reely fintastic day? Come learn about how the Vancouver Trout Hatchery works, and don’t forget to wear good walking shoes, because you’re going to be walking allllll around Columbia Springs.

🪡 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!

🧵 Introduction to Sewing Machines @ Vancouver Library | 4:30PM (FREE)
Want to learn how to sew?! Of course you do. Come close out your long weekend by attending a free introductory sewing class at the Vancouver Library. You’re going to have sew much fun.

🎺 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.

🌱 Gardening With Compost Workshop @ Waste Connections | 6PM (FREE)
Ditch the fertilizers and learn how to give your garden the good stuff (AKA compost)! You’ll learn about each method (Bokashi, trench compost, leaf mulch, backyard bin, and vermicompost) and which one would work best for you. Stash that trash!

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Tea @ Dandelion Teahouse | 6PM ($20)
Sip happens…especially after savasana! Join Tiffany from Space to Bloom for a restorative yoga class at Dandelion Teahouse. Order your tea before class so it’s ready when you’re off the mat…namaste and sip away!

🎭 Running to Stand Still @ Old Liberty Theater | 6PM (FREE)
Meaningful Movies Ridgefield is rolling out the reel for Running to Stand Still: Migrants Search for Hope in the Promised Land: a powerful documentary that puts humanity front and center in the border crisis. A thoughtful post-film discussion will follow.

🤣 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, NOVEMBER 20th

🏠 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.

📜 Military Records @ Vancouver Library | 3PM (FREE)
This month’s genealogy session is reporting for duty! Learn how to dive into military records (i.e. enlistment papers and pension files) to uncover the stories of your ancestors in uniform.

🍷 Sip & Fold with Holly @ Burnt Bridge Cellars | 4:30PM
Come twist, fold, and glitter your way to a set of dazzling 4-piece modular boxes while you sip on some delicious vino. These Masu-style bottoms keep it classic while letting single-sided paper shine. Drop in, fold up, and leave with something clever! Wine not?!

🏃‍♀️ 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!

🎭 “Go West” @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($25)
Saddle up for some reel fun as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra kicks off its Back to the Movies series with Buster Keaton’s Go West. Watch this silent classic come to life with a live chamber ensemble that’ll make you feel every gallop, giggle, and cowbell.

🎶 Hadestown @ Union High School | 7PM ($8–$12)
The Union High School Theatre Players are taking you way down under the ground with Hadestown: a haunting, jazz-infused retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. Tickets are just $8 for students and $12 for adults…a small price to pay for a trip to the underworld, if you ask us!

🌼 “The Effect of Gamma Rays…” @ Clark College | 7:30PM (FREE)
Marigolds? Gamma rays? Family drama? Catch it all in a play that proves even radioactive households can grow something beautiful.

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: What has to be broken before you can use it?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What has one eye but can’t see?  [Answer: A needle]