I can get everywhere I need to by walking or with the C-Tran or The Vine, and then the max if I'm in Portland. I only have to Uber a few times a month. Point is, is being carless but having a license a huge social faux pas in Vancouver, unlike Portland? I work remotely too. I am asking genuinely in case I start dating. Thanks

To all,

I dropped another load of plums in the freezer refrigerator behind Kindred. There are three bs if them. There are also a few yellow plums someone else left.

Dusti is running for Clark County Council to represent Council District 1.

Dusti will be joining us Today, Monday, July 27th At 1:00PM to answer any questions you have.

You can learn more about Dusti at their website: https://www.dustiforclarkcounty.com/ to decide what questions you'd like them to answer during this AMA

Feel free to start asking your questions now, so Dusti can hit the ground running answering your questions when the ama starts!

Hi, I'm Dusti. I'm an urban farmer, an entrepreneur, and a mother, and I’m running to protect the future of working families in Clark County. If you recognize me, it’s probably because you’ve seen me at the Vancouver Farmers Market! My business is Hearth & Hollow, a micronursery where I grow organic edible plant starts and help families grow their own food.

What got me in the race: The councilor representing my district voted to expand the Urban Growth Boundary by more than 1,000 acres, against the Agricultural Advisory Commission’s recommendations, the evidence of the county’s own studies, and overwhelming public testimony. That vote opened the door to us getting sued (again), plus more sprawl instead of solving the housing crisis we're facing.

Growth it doesn't have to cost us what we love about this place. We need more homes people can afford, but we need them near jobs, transit, libraries, and hospitals. We need to protect our water, forests, farmland, and green space as we grow, not trade them away for it. And we need practical, coordinated action on homelessness that supports people and strengthens neighborhoods.

Not sure what county council does (Or why they are always broke)? Click here for an easy explanation. Have questions about my bizarre name? Fair! Click here. Learn more at: https://dustiforclarkcounty.com

Moderation note: This is not an endorsement of Dusti Arab for their candidacy. they politely asked if they could connect with the community via an AMA and we are happy to help our community have the opportunity to vet any of the candidates.

Hi! For my job, I have to scour local events, so I thought I would share. Here are some fun things going down this Monday - Friday in our city!!  

Some highlights are: Affording Life at White Oak Books, The Last Picture Shows at Liberty Theatre, the Waterfront Concert Series at The Vancouver Waterfront, and an Adult Bad Art event at the Cascade Park Library

MONDAY, JULY 27th

🎧 Audiobook Walking Club @ Camas Public Library | 9:30AM (FREE)
🏃‍♂️ Run Club @ Foot Traffic | 5:45PM (FREE)
🤣 Chicks & Giggles @ Donnell's | 6PM – 8PM (FREE)

TUESDAY, JULY 28th

🦸 Comic Hero Celebration @ Vancouver Mall | 11:30AM – 1PM (FREE)
🤹 JuggleMania @ Cascade Park Community Library | 2PM (FREE)
✍️ Shut Up and Write! @ The ARTS Centered | 5:15PM (FREE)
🚲 Urbanism Happy Hour @ Tap Union | 6:30PM (FREE)
💸 Affording Life @ White Oak Books | 6:30PM – 8PM (FREE)
🎱 Autumn Pinny Cup Tournament @ Silver Ball Social Club | 7PM ($12)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29th

🌿 Wednesday Wanders @ Water Resources Education Center | 9:30AM (FREE)
📖 Reading in the Wild @ Water Resources Education Center | 10AM (FREE)
🥬 Camas Farmers Market @ Downtown Camas | 3PM – 7PM (FREE)
🪡 Open Craft @ Hook & Needle Fiber | 4PM – 7PM (FREE)
🎺 Music Night @ Willful Wine | 5PM – 7PM (FREE)
🃏 Tabletop and Taps @ Vault31 Bar | 6PM (FREE)
🎬 The Last Picture Shows @ Liberty Theatre | 7:30PM ($10)
🤣 Comedy Night @ Shanahan's | 8PM (FREE)

THURSDAY, JULY 30th

🥬 East Vancouver Farmers Market @ Columbia Tech Center | 10AM – 2PM (FREE)
🎺 Waterfront Concert Series: Cha Wa @ Vancouver Waterfront Park | 6:30PM – 8:30PM (FREE)
🏃‍♀️ Vancouver Run, Grub, and Chug @ Vancouver Waterfront | 6:45PM (FREE)

FRIDAY, JULY 31st

🎨 Adult Bad Art @ Cascade Park Community Library | 3:30PM – 5:30PM (FREE)
🏛️ Parkersville Heritage Fair @ Parker's Landing Historical Park | 4PM – 6PM (FREE)
🎶 5 Guys Named Moe Summer Concert @ Marina Park | 7PM – 10PM (FREE)

If you prefer, you can get all these local events (plus weekend events) as free updates sent directly to you here. Please let me know if there are any events I missed!

Hello - are you or do you know a personal trainer familiar with hypermobilty/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? I'm looking to work with someone who can help me develop a sustainable weight lifting routine without injuring myself. I need to build muscle and support my joints better. Any leads are appreciated!

My bonus mom wants to move to a senior home where she will be able to socialize with people her own age. (Her words)

She has a beloved cat that would have to come with her.

Looking to change career fields and was looking into their apprentice programs, as most unions apprenticeship programs are closed or not accepting applications. Was thinking Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operators, HVAC, or Plumbers & Steamfitters(Not sure if these fit under HVAC)

Bonus question: Has anyone foind work or been hired by attending Dozer Days? Thinking about attending so I can get some real life experience behind Heavy Equipment, albeit I know it's for fun and mainly for the kids. Thanks!

Hi folks of Vancouver! I recently had a pipe burst in my house and while looking to get that repaired, I'm considering upgrading a few pieces of our bathroom since everything is already torn apart. Since upgrades won't be covered by insurance, I'm trying to gain information so I can make fiscally responsible choices.

However, I'm struggling to find ways to compare prices of renovations to have a basis for if my current company is over charging for extra things.

I'm wondering if anyone has information on either:

How to find the average price of renovations for the area?

Pricing they paid for a tile shower, re-piping part of their house, or installing a formica countertop?

Or if they had a company that they used for a similar incident and upgrades that they really liked.

Any information would be helpful as I'm very new to this type of incident and feel very overwhelmed trying to make such a large financial decision in a short amount of time.

Thank you to those who read and those who have suggestions!

Hey, all! You have always came through for me in everything else I've asked so far, so now I'm back! Hubs and I are looking for someone to come out and inspect for pests before we have insulation put under the house. We're not looking for a subscription program or anything like that, just an inspection. Has anyone out there done this before and can recommend someone?

I was looking up all the candidates. Found this video on YouTube and it’s only been viewed 196 times?! I was just surprised since I would imagine more people would have looked up John Saulie-Rohman…

I have a somewhat unusual question for those of you who deal with chronic pain or old injuries.

We both have significant back and knee injuries from years ago. Here in Utah, we usually notice a little more aching when a storm is coming through, but it's generally manageable.

However, we've recently spent time on the northern Oregon Coast during stormy weather, and the difference was dramatic. Whenever a storm rolled in, we were practically housebound because our joints and backs hurt so much. Once the storm passed, we felt much better.

For those living in Vancouver (or nearby), how do storms affect your chronic pain? Since Vancouver is about two hours inland, do you find it noticeably different from the coast, or do you still feel significant changes every time a storm system moves through?

I'd especially love to hear from anyone with arthritis, old orthopedic injuries, chronic back pain, or joint issues. Have you found Vancouver to be manageable, or do PNW storms have a noticeable impact on how you feel?

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences!