Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Somehow it's already August, which feels fake. Wasn't it just June like...three Tuesdays ago?

To celebrate the calendar moving at an unreasonable speed, Mother Nature has decided to crank the thermostat to 100°, while Vancouver is preparing to welcome a Five Below…which, ironically, is about 95 degrees lower than the forecast. We can't help with the weather, but we can help you find things to do between air-conditioned buildings.

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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🎉 Vancouver is Getting a Five Below at Vancouver Plaza

Vancouver's newest shopping temptation is officially on the way! Five Below is opening in the former Reliques Marketplace location at Vancouver Mall Plaza, right beside Dollar Tree and Aaron's. The retailer is known for stocking everything from viral candy and phone accessories to room décor, games, beauty products, and gadgets you absolutely didn't need...until you saw them for five bucks. There's no opening date just yet, but we'll be keeping an eye on it. In the meantime, start mentally preparing to leave with at least three things you never planned to buy.

WEATHER

We’re hitting triple digits, people…triple digits!

Monday, 8/3: 87/59 ☀️ Sunny
Tuesday, 8/4: 96/62 ☀️ Sunny
Wednesday, 8/5: 100/64 ☀️ Sunny
Thursday, 8/6: 97/62 ☀️ Sunny

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [8/3 - 8/6]

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, AUGUST 3rd

🐶 Puppy Foundations @ HSSW | 5:30PM ($5 donation)
Puppies are adorable buuuut they are are also tiny agents of chaos who think electrical cords are snacks and your shoes belong to them. Regardless if you’e already welcomed a furry tornado into your home or you're considering making that life-changing decision, this class covers training, behavior, and everything you wish puppies came with an instruction manual for. Hey, it’ll make your life less ruff!

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🎻 VSO on the Lawn @ Willful Wine | 6PM - 7:30PM ($20 + food/drinks)
Did you know that wine and classical music have a surprising amount in common? Yes! Both improve dramatically when enjoyed on a lawn during summer, and nobody really knows what to do with their hands between movements. Four Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians are taking over the Grant House lawn for an evening of popular classical favorites. It's basically Bridgerton, but with better parking!

🤣 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th

🐐 Farm Friends Fun Day @ Vancouver Mall | 11:30AM – 1PM (FREE)
The Clark County Fair doesn't officially start until Friday, but Vancouver Mall is giving everyone an adorable sneak preview as part of their free Summer Playdate Series. There will be goats, ducks, rabbits, farm-themed crafts, and children who will spend the rest of the day asking if they can have a pet goat (the answer is almost certainly no).

🎉 National Night Out @ Various Locations | 5PM – 8PM (FREE)
The phrase "community event" usually undersells things. This one's got food carts, live music, bounce houses, obstacle courses, kids' activities, and enough neighbors in one place to finally figure out who keeps returning your lost Amazon packages. Find your local event here.

✍️ 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!

🧑‍🌾 Well & Septic System Workshop @ 78th Street Heritage Farm | 6PM – 8:30PM ($18/household)
Nothing says "Tuesday night excitement" quite like septic system maintenance. But hear us out...this class could save you hundreds of dollars, teach you how to spot expensive problems before they become very expensive problems, and make you the #1 (or #2) most interesting person at your next homeowners association meeting 🤪

🚲 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, AUGUST 5th

🥬 Camas Farmers Market @ Downtown Camas | 3PM - 7PM (FREE)
It’s summer farmers market season, baby! The Camas Farmers Market runs seasonally from June to September, and lettuce tell you…it’s all that and a bag of produce!

🪡 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, AUGUST 6th

🚰 Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour @ Water Resources Education Center | 10AM (FREE)
Ever wonder where your toilet flush actually goes? No? Well...you're about to. This behind-the-scenes tour follows every shower, sink, and flush through Vancouver's wastewater treatment process. It's surprisingly fascinating, mildly educational, and yes…they warn you ahead of time that it's going to smell. We respect that level of honesty!

🥬 East Vancouver Farmers Market @ Columbia Tech Center | 10AM - 2PM (FREE)
It’s summer farmers market season, baby! The East Vancouver version of the Vancouver Farmers Market runs seasonally from June to September, and lettuce tell you…it’s all that and a bag of produce!

✍️ The Craft of Writing @ Vancouver Community Library | 10:30AM – 12:30PM (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.

🐾 Craig Stein Yappy Hour @ Humane Society for Southwest Washington | All Day (FREE Adoption Fees)
The best happy hour in town doesn't involve cocktails…it involves dogs finding homes! Adoption fees are waived for the day, and every adopted pet goes home with treats, toys, food, and a fancy bandana. Fair warning: "We're just going to look" has an alarming success rate at events like this.

🏃‍♀️ 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)

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 @ 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 gets passed around but never moves?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What has an eye but can’t wink? [Answer: A hurricane!]