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Bob Shano, a U.S. Army Vietnam-era veteran, felt compelled by the 9/11 terrorist attacks to return to the ranks as an infantry soldier. He talks about his new book "Never Too Old for War" and signs copies from 1 to 4 p.m. April 27 at the Shelton Timberland Library.
Vietnam-era vet discusses rejoining Army after 9/11
Author Bob Shano talks about his new book "Never Too Old for War" and signs copies from 1 to 4 p.m. April 27 at the Shelton Timberland Library, 710 W. Alder St.
Shano - a U.S. Army Vietnam-era veteran and native of the Bronx - felt compelled by the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to return to the ranks as an infantry soldier.
Shano has served in the Army as an infantryman, left the service in 1986 and had been out of the Army for 16 years.
When he re-enlisted, he served alongside a new generation of infantry, some of them 30 years younger than him. For information on the event, call Sean Lotz at 360-426-1362.
Books on sale Saturday at library
The Friends of the Shelton Timberland Library host a spring book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library at 710 W. Alder St.
Only cash will be accepted. Hundreds of books will be available for $1 for paperback and $2 for hardbacked books. A new addition is the sale of specially priced "old and interesting" books.
Friends of the Shelton Library will use the proceeds from the sale to support free library programs and events. For more information, call Kathy Abernathy-Robinson at 360-426-5003.
Presentation on college education for local youths
The League of Women Voters host "Why College? Challenges to Seeking a College Education for Mason County Youth" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Olympic College Shelton library meeting room, 937 Alpine Way, Shelton.
Everyone is welcome. A discussion will follow the presentation. The featured speakers are Sandra Kaiser, director for government relations with The Evergreen State College; Riva Villa, director of Upward Bound Shelton, The Evergreen State College; Lori Thompson with Education Service District 113 and the Mason County Consortium for Student Success; and Carmen Hoover, professor of English at Olympic College Shelton.
Actors wanted for Harstine murder mystery
The Harstine Island Theatre Club hosts auditions for the murder mystery "You Have the Right to Remain Dead" at 2 p.m. April 21 and 6 p.m. April 23 at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine Island Road N.
Roles are available for 10 men and women, ages 18 to 60-plus. The play includes participation from the audience. You don't have to be the age of the character, just be able to play them. For more information, call the director, P.J. Hopkins, at 360-490-3476.
Learn to create an oral history
Oral historian Edward Echtle presents "Capturing Our Stories: Oral History Methods and Procedures" at 4 p.m. April 24 at the Squaxin Island Museum and Research Center, 150 SE Kwuh-Deegs-Altxw, Kamilche.
Echtle, who works for Legacy Washington with the state Office of the Secretary of State, will teach the basics of conducting meaningful oral histories, the equipment needed, and best practices for preserving memories for research and to share with others.
For more information, call 360-432-3839.
Final weekend of Harstine play
The Harstine Island Theatre Club stages "Crossing Delancey" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine Island Road N.
Tickets are $10 and are available at Olympic Bakery on Pickering Road, Williams Flowers in downtown Shelton and at the door starting 45 minutes before the show.
To get to the hall, take a left off the Harstine Island bridge and drive about 3 miles.
Wear your pajamas to YMCA kids movie
The Shelton YMCA hosts Kids Night Out Movie Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 26.
The event features popcorn and swimming. Registration is required. For information, call 360-753-6576.
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