Good Day
Vancouver
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The North Clark Historical Museum in Upper Amboy will host a 65th anniversary celebration for Amboy Fire District 10 on May 9 with a 2 p.m. history presentation by Fire Chief Gordon Brooks and the Museum Board (refreshments available in the basement). Clark County Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Metro Parks and Nature warns local visitors not to jump into cold river or lake waters where temperatures remain dangerously low despite rising air temperatures. Free life jackets are available at park boat ramps to help prevent cold shock (feet first) as officials urge greater caution. The Oregonian
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Old World Saturday Gaming Event
10 AM – 6 PM — Mindtaker Miniatures — Free entry — Engage in a day of gaming featuring miniatures and RPGs in a local haven for hobby enthusiasts.
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Mists of Mindtaker Adventure
10 a.m. — Mindtaker Miniatures — Ticket purchase required — Engage in a collaborative D&D adventure filled with combat, puzzles, and roleplay.
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Vancouver Trivia Night at Final Draft Taphouse
6:30-8 p.m. — Final Draft Taphouse — Free entry — Engage in a fun evening of trivia for prizes at this popular local taphouse.
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Ask the Appraiser Lunch and Learn
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Who Song & Larry's — Free entry — Grab your lunch and pick an appraiser's brain at this interactive learning event.
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NWBWA Annual Convention & Tradeshow
1 PM – 12 PM — Hilton Vancouver Washington — Registration fee required — Explore innovations in the bottled water industry at this premier convention.
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Mosaic Art Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $55 — Explore the timeless craft of mosaic art and create your own unique tiled masterpiece.
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Footloose Musical Performance
6:30-9 p.m. — Magenta Theater — Tickets $30-$19 — Experience the vibrant story of Ren's journey against the backdrop of small-town edicts banning dance.
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Canvas Painting Workshop
4-6 PM — Artful Adventures — $45 — Enjoy an easy and guided art creation experience with friends.
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Business Plan Basics
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Learn to map your business model using the Business Model Canvas framework.
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Teen & Adult Magic the Gathering Social Club
4-6 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Engage in open gameplay with provided decks or bring your own for an evening of Magic the Gathering fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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