Good Day
Vancouver
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Vancouver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new AWB survey finds 38% of WA businesses plan to expand outside the state, up from 21% in winter 2025. Over 400 companies reported reduced confidence in the local economy due to rising taxes and higher operating costs. Clark County Today
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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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Mosaic Art Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $65.00 — Create your own unique tiled art using glass tiles and a wooden base design.
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Canvas Painting Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $35 — Explore your creativity with a guided canvas painting experience.
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Type 2 Diabetes: Reverse it, Don’t Treat it
6-7:30 p.m. — US Digital — Free entry — Discover lifestyle changes that can prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with expert insights.
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Paint Nite: Bumblebee Bokeh
6-8 p.m. — Best Western Premier Hotel at Fisher's Landing — Supplies included — Unwind and unleash creativity at a beginner-friendly painting event.
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Downtown Vancouver Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Esther Short Park and Playground — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant farmers market featuring local produce and goods in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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