Good Day
Vancouver
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Travis Drake will lead Camas High School next school year 2026-27 as he replaces Kelly O’Rourke who is stepping down at the end of this school year; he brings over 20 years of experience from roles at Battle Ground Public Schools and Prairie High School. Clark County Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSDOT will close the northbound I-5 Gee Creek Rest Area for 25 days starting at 7 a.m. May 4 and closing at 4 p.m. May 29 (Clark County) for annual maintenance that includes cleaning, roof repairs, and system checks. Clark County Today
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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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Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Immerse yourself in tabletop adventures and create your own character in a collaborative storytelling experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Cornelius Vanderbilt
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