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Story Swap June 3, 2026. Perry Spring

Story People of Clallam County Posted on May 30, 2026 by Erran SharpeMay 30, 2026

Special location: First Presbyterian Church, 139 E. 8th St., Port Angeles Perry is a founding member of the Quimper storytelling guild in Port Townsend. Opening teller – Ingrid Nixon Ingrid is in town for the Liars Contest this week, and … Continue reading →

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Story Swap May 6, 2026. Erran Sharpe stories of enchantment, blessings, and curses

Story People of Clallam County Posted on April 27, 2026 by Erran SharpeApril 27, 2026

Erran Sharpe Erran says, “I love the timeless qualities of folk tales. These tales are about universal human themes and challenges. They contain wisdom and puzzles that stick with me, and sometimes pop into memory months or years later when … Continue reading →

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The return of the Forest Storytelling Festival!

Story People of Clallam County Posted on March 31, 2026 by Erran SharpeMarch 31, 2026

After 25 years of the Forest Storytelling Festival, we have been on hiatus since COVID. Exciting news! We are preparing a rebirth of our festival this fall. It will be a little different, but will still feature wonderful professional tellers, … Continue reading →

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Story Swap April 1, 2026. Rebecca Hom WASP stories

Story People of Clallam County Posted on March 23, 2026 by Erran SharpeMarch 23, 2026

Into The Wind To gain more lift at takeoff, pilots position their aircraft directly into the wind. During WWII the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots proudly flew into the headwinds of gender bias and cultural conventions. The WASP were the first bold female … Continue reading →

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John Bertholl featured Wed. March 4, 2026

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 20, 2026 by Erran SharpeFebruary 20, 2026

Our featured teller is John Bertholl who grew up in Juneau, Alaska, and tonight he’s telling stories from a very special year—1952. Sit back, have a laugh, and don’t be surprised if some old memories sneak out and join us. … Continue reading →

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Will Hornyak teaches a FREE storytelling class, Wed., March 18, 2026

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 2, 2026 by Erran SharpeFebruary 2, 2026

Will Hornyak will lead participants through exercises and activities to refine their skills in traditional oral form storytelling.  Will considers the essential tools of the storyteller’s craft and how to create and shape the stories we want to tell by honing … Continue reading →

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Doug Woodall featured, Wed. Feb. 4 2026

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 2, 2026 by Erran SharpeFebruary 2, 2026

Doug is our featured teller at the March story swap. He says, “My young life started in Southern California, but I grew up in a small town in the Salt Lake Valley. I earned two undergraduate degrees from the University … Continue reading →

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Roger Fernandes featured Wed., Jan. 7th, 2026

Story People of Clallam County Posted on January 1, 2026 by Erran SharpeFebruary 2, 2026

Roger Fernandes is a Native American artist, storyteller, and educator whose work focuses on the culture and arts of the Coast Salish tribes of western Washington. He is a member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe and has a B.A. … Continue reading →

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Save the date — Irish stories and song, St. Patrick’s Day Tue. March 17, 2026

Story People of Clallam County Posted on December 18, 2025 by Erran SharpeDecember 18, 2025

Favorite storyteller William Kennedy Hornyak returns to Port Angeles “Storyteller par excellence…transports audiences into an amazing realm of imagination…”  The Oregonian  From warrior poets and lusty queens to blessed saints and wise sorceresses, storyteller William Kennedy Hornyak weaves together a wild … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2025 Stories of winter and holidays

Story People of Clallam County Posted on November 24, 2025 by Erran SharpeNovember 25, 2025

Stories of the winter and holiday season are the theme for the monthly story swap of the Story People of Clallam County. The open mic event will also include potluck desserts and finger food. There will be no featured teller. … Continue reading →

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