Animated film portrays the realities of World War I

Island composer Jason Staczek created the score for “And We Were Young,” an animated documentary film about World War I. The film will be shown at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Veterans Day, at the Vashon Theatre, as a benefit for island veterans. All tickets are $7 and proceeds will go to Vashon veterans.

There will be a question and answer session following the screening with composer Jason Staczek and via Skype with director Andy Smetanka.

Island poet reads from third book in series

Writer Mary G.L. Shackleford will read from the third chapbook in her poetry series, “Song in My Belly,” at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Vashon Bookshop.

Each of the 150 book covers was printed on an old 1899 letter press; the signets of poetry were hand sewn and bound by Shackleford and island friends.

Shackelford said, “this book is a collection of work about coming home to the song in my belly. I’ve always marched to my own tune, but this has been (an opportunity) to explore and be joyful about being home versus being out in the world.”