Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Well…Daylight Saving Time happened. Which means two things: we’re all a little more tired than usual, and half of Vancouver spent Sunday wondering why their microwave clock was suddenly living in the past. The good news? Longer evenings are officially back, which means more daylight for evening walks, patio dinners, and doing more after work now that the sun sticks around.

So grab some coffee (maybe a little extra today), and let’s get into what’s happening around Vancouver this week (including the results of Thursday’s umbrella poll).

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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📚 Class in Session: VPS Board Meets Tonight To Discuss Fate of Flex Academy

Tonight’s Vancouver Public Schools board meeting could draw a crowd as families and students rally to support Flex Academy, an alternative high school program some community members are fighting to keep open. Supporters are planning to attend wearing school colors, bringing signs, and signing up for public comment to share personal stories about the program’s impact.

🍔 Burgerville Will Host a Bunderful 65th Birthday Celebration Tomorrow Evening

The Pacific Northwest fast-food favorite Burgerville is celebrating another trip around the sun tomorrow evening! The chain, known for its seasonal menu and hyper-local ingredients, is marking their 65th birthday with a whole bunch of discounts. Tomorrow, they will offer $3.65 cheeseburgers, $1.65 fountain drinks, $1.65 fries, and free ice cream cones for kids under 12.

🏢 State of the City is Tonight: What to Expect

Tonight’s State of the City address will give residents a big-picture update on where things stand in Vancouver…think economic development, housing, infrastructure projects, etc. Expect highlights from the past year, a look ahead at major priorities, and at least a few references to how fast the city is growing. You can watch online for free!

WEATHER

So, by the way, a full 37% of you think it’s smart to use an umbrella in the PNW when it rains while a just barely trailing 34% of you think it makes you weak! For 28% of you, all bets are off when it’s sideways rain. Obviously.

Monday, 3/9: 47/34 ☁️ Cloudy
Tuesday, 3/10: 46/41 🌧️PM Showers
Wednesday, 3/11: 51/46 🌧️ Rain
Thursday, 3/12: 49/46 🌧️ Rain

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [3/9 - 3/12]

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, MARCH 9th

🎨 Adventures in Art @ Vancouver Library | 10:30AM (FREE)
Learn about bookmaking at this month’s iteration of Adventures in Art - a free monthly program that encourages adults to make art using different forms of media.

🏃‍♂️ 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.

✍️ Willamette Writers @ Three Creeks Library | 6PM (FREE)
Have you been wanting to write the Great American Novel someday? Well, someday is now, babe! Willamette Writers is a free monthly writers meetup is where you stop screaming into the void and start screaming your words into an open mic…or at least sharing your genius with people who get it. 

🤣 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, MARCH 10th

✍️ 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.

🎱 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, MARCH 11th

🪡 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.

📺 Friends Trivia @ Firehouse Axes | 6:30PM ($5)
Could this be any more competitive? Gather your lobster, brush up on your Central Perk knowledge, and see if your team knows their Unagi from their “pivot!” at Friends Trivia.

🌿 Science on Tap: Garden to Gut @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($15 - $45)
Trust your gut…because it’s full of experts! In this lively talk, microbiologist Dr. Adrienne Godschalx digs into the tiny but mighty worlds living in our soil, our food, and our digestive systems. Hey, you’ll leave with a whole new appreciation for the community living rent-free in your intestines!

🤣 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, MARCH 12th

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.

🐶 Embellished Pet Portraits @ Camas Public Library | 4PM (FREE)
Ready for a purr-fect way to start an afternoon? In this crafty workshop, participants will embellish black and white portraits with colorful yarn, turning a simple photo into a paws-itively one-of-a-kind work of art.

💳 Adult Financial Education: Credit @ Vancouver Mall Library | 5PM (FREE)
March is National Credit Education Month…time to give your finances a little credit where credit is due. Join the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions for practical tips on building stronger financial habits, understanding credit scores, and avoiding money mistakes that don’t deserve your approval. Because when it comes to your finances, a little knowledge can really boost your interest.

♻️ Recycling 101 @ Firehouse 2 | 6PM (FREE)
Confused about what actually belongs in the recycling bin? You’re soooo not alone. This free Recycling 101 class breaks down the basics of our regional garbage and recycling system…what goes in the curbside bin, what definitely doesn’t, and where it all goes after pickup.

🥜 Hot Nutz Competition @ Pour Choices Pub | 6:30PM (FREE)
Think you’ve got the guts for Hot Nutz? Pour Choices Pub is turning up the heat, daring contestants to see who can handle the spiciest nuts in the room. There’s $100 cash on the line for the bravest (or most questionable) taste buds…and plenty of entertainment for everyone else watching the meltdown. Drink purchase is required for entry!

🏃‍♀️ 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!

📜 Ghost Town Poetry @ Art at the Cave | 7PM ($5)
Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic is back! Suggested donation is $5, but if your wallet’s feeling poetic poverty, no worries…you’re still welcome!

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] 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)
[THURSDAY] Trivia Thursday @ Breakside Vancouver | 6PM (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 is tall when it’s young and short when it’s old?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What measures but has no numbers…and passes but has no motion? [Answer: Time!]