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The Vancouver Barracks Military Association presents its next Military History Talk, “Ulysses S. Grant Slept Here?,” at 6:30 p.m. today at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. As a young brevet captain, Grant served as quartermaster at Vancouver Barracks from 1852-’53. Historian and archaeologist Jeff Davis (U.S. Army, retired) will discuss new research on the history of a 1849 building known as the Grant House, as well as the now-demolished building in which Grant did live. Learn more at bma.us. The talk is free but registration is requested by emailing president@vbma.us.
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VANtalks, a local version of TED Talks, begins at 6:30 tonight at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The annual event features presentations by six local changemakers who will inspire audiences to think more deeply about the relationships that connect us. Plus, Vancouver Ballet Folklorico will perform. Tickets are $22 in advance or $28 at the door. Purchase tickets at www.vantalks.org. Speakers include Curtis Miller, Diana Avalos Leos, Jeff Angelo, Jenny Thompson, Josh Townsley and Nikki Chen.
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The Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, will unveil its new exhibit “Through the Decades: Clark County Historical Museum at 60” with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Friday. The exhibit highlights the museum’s first 60 years. The public is invited to explore the exhibit and help re-create the May 24, 1964, photo, in which 2,000 people gathered to celebrate the museum’s opening. Also enjoy a scavenger hunt, a talk about women aviators and story-sharing. The exhibit will be open through the spring. Admission fees will be waived on Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact the museum at 360-993-5679 or outreach@cchmuseum.org.
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Journey Theater presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” with performances today through Saturday at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and 25 and 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Nonrefundable advance tickets are $19 for adults or $17 for youth and seniors. Tickets are $2 more at the door. The play follows Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, celebrate the joy of friendship and explore life’s big questions. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime” and “Happiness.”
