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October 25, 2017 Page 11 Advertise with diversity in Haunted Walks -- Haunted excursions blending local myths, oral histories and research on Vancouver’s sometimes sordid past are the backdrop for the Clark Coun- ty Historical Museum’s Haunted Walk- ing Tours each Friday and Saturday night during the month of October, Reservations are limited. Call 360-993-5679 or visit cchmuseum.org to hold your spot. Roosevelt Theater -- Roosevelt High School’s theater department will present the musical “Charlotte’s Web,” opening Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., and continuing with 7 p.m. shows Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday matinees through Nov. 4. Tickets available at the door or online at roosevelttheatre.org. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Friday, Oct. 27 at C I Bar & grill in Tualatin; and Saturday, Oct. 28 for the Food for the Soul Concert at the Tiffany Center featuring Tom Grant. Life of an Iconic President -- One hundred years after his birth, John Fitzgerald Kennedy remains a subject of endless fascination for mil- lions of Americans. The Oregon Historical Society’s current exhibition “High Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kennedy” explores Kennedy’s early life, his road to the presidency, and the changes he effected during his time in office. Runs through Nov. 12. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhibit for young people explores the topic of diversity with interactive objects and pictures that tell the stories of the people of Oregon, past and present. With puzzles, touch screen activities and board games, History Hub asks students to consider questions like “Who is an Oregonian?,” “How has discrimina- tion and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Zoo for All -- The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a new discount program that provides $5 admission for low income individ- uals and families. Visitors may purchase up to six of the $5 tickets by brining a photo ID and documentation showing they participate in low income service, like the Oregon Trial Card, Medicaid, Section 8, Tem- porary Assistance for Needy Families, and Head Start. Political cartoonist Khalil Bendib uses humor and dramatic images to challenge viewers about issues of justice. The Pen is Funnier C ontinueD from P age 9 and lecture on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at First Congre- gational Church, 1126 S.W. Park Ave. A reception will follow in the church’s Ar- tReach Gallery, the location for the cartoonist’s exhibit, now showing through Nov. 26. The event is co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Oregon, the Muslim Edu- cational Trust, and Ecumeni- cal Ministries of Oregon and is free and open to the public. “The Pen is Funnier than the Sword,” exhibit at Ar- tReach Gallery can be seen weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and by ap- pointment with the curator by emailing drsheldonhurst@ gmail.com. The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com