VANCOUVER — A sustainable future and food security will be the topic of the First Thursday event at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St.
The 6 p.m. Thursday talk will feature Candice Goucher, history professor at Washington State University Vancouver, and Jamaican businessman and community activist Wolde Kristos. Goucher will discuss the historical and global connections between Bluefields, Jamaica, and Clark County.
Kristos will discuss the community on the south coast of Jamaica. It is an example of grass-roots engagement, deepened by a rich, historical perspective and global partnerships in sustainability, according to a news release. The Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society seeks to educate members in sustainable fishing practices, and develop employment alternatives that will enhance quality of life and preserve the natural environment.
Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for children younger than 18 and free with a museum membership. For information, call 360-993-5679 or email cchm@cchmuseum.org.
