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Adventures of an 80 yr. old bicyclist grandmother

Story People of Clallam County Posted on March 25, 2019 by Erran SharpeMarch 25, 2019

April 16, 2019 Story Swap Lin Bruce is a late blooming, against-the-odds cross country cyclist, whose first transcontinental ride was in honor of her 60th birthday in 1999. Having ridden over 24,000 trip miles since then, Lin tells stories of … Continue reading →

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Holy Wells and Healing Waters — Celtic lore. March 19, 2019

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 24, 2019 by Erran SharpeFebruary 24, 2019

From salt-laden tears and singing streams to fountains of youth and sacred springs, water has been called “the first medicine.”  Join storyteller Will Hornyak, a master teller of tales, for an evening of myths, legends, poems, songs and lore of healing and renewal from … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2019 Story Swap — Michael Schmitt: Stories That Shaped My Life

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 11, 2019 by Erran SharpeFebruary 11, 2019

Michael Schmitt will be telling true stories that have shaped his life. Schmitt will be the featured teller at the free Story Swap, Tuesday, February 19th at 7 p.m. in the Carver room of the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody … Continue reading →

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January 15, 2019 Story Swap — Trolls, Aunt Lillian

Story People of Clallam County Posted on January 4, 2019 by Erran SharpeJanuary 4, 2019

Bill Thomas will explore the world of bridge trolls, and Colleen Squier will tell “possibly true stories of my fabulous Aunt Lillian”. Thomas and Squier will be the featured tellers at the free Story Swap, Tuesday, January 15 at 7 … Continue reading →

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December 18, 2018 Story swap / potluck: Winter and Holiday Tales

Story People of Clallam County Posted on December 12, 2018 by Erran SharpeAugust 27, 2026

December Story Swap is ALL Open Mic   Rather than have a featured teller this month, we have an extended open mic evening. EVERYONE who wants to tell a story should get an opportunity! Our theme is winter and holiday … Continue reading →

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Unusual date: Story Swap Nov. 27, 2018 features Lindy MacLaine

Story People of Clallam County Posted on November 2, 2018 by Erran SharpeNovember 2, 2018

The Making of a Storyteller Lindy MacLaine is a self-professed story-oholic. As a child, books offered the deep emotional connection she craved. Her father read aloud to the family every night before bed, establishing a lifelong beloved oral storytelling tradition. … Continue reading →

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Story Swap — The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, May 15, 2018

Story People of Clallam County Posted on May 9, 2018 by Erran SharpeMay 9, 2018

Rebecca Hom is the Featured Teller After the featured teller, we will have a short break for refreshments, then the open mic for anyone who wishes to share a short story, up to about 10 minutes long. More details on … Continue reading →

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Billie Mazzei tells at Story Swap, April 17, 2018

Story People of Clallam County Posted on April 13, 2018 by Erran SharpeApril 13, 2018

Billie Mazzei: The Genesis of a Storyteller — Stories from her family Billie has been telling stories since she discovered an imaginary dog under her parent’s bed a long, long time ago. She will be doing a little interactive storytelling and then … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2018 Stories of Ships, Shipwrecks, and Fish

Story People of Clallam County Posted on March 16, 2018 by Erran SharpeMarch 16, 2018

Pat Ferris, Featured Teller Spend a spring evening with stories about ships, shipwrecks and fish at our monthly Story Swap, Tuesday, March 20  at 7 p.m. in the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.  Pat Ferris is the featured … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2018 “And Dat’s What I Yam: Stories About Identity”

Story People of Clallam County Posted on February 13, 2018 by Erran SharpeFebruary 13, 2018

Ingrid Nixon tells Stories About Identity Spend an evening with world class storyteller Ingrid Nixon exploring what makes us who we are, when she presents, “And Dats What I Yam: Stories About Identity.” Traveling around the world and around the … Continue reading →

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