What does it mean to be home?
We invite you to listen to true stories, told live, as we discover the values we all share as neighbors and celebrate our diversity. Hearing a true story live, even on Zoom, is as entertaining as it is uplifting.
Join us on Friday, March 4th as regional storytelling champions and first-time storytellers from our community share stories about "Home". Enjoy an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and appreciation as we reflect on the importance of "home".
Join us on March 4th! Register today:
https://givebutter.com/neighbors2022
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Co-Produced by Fugitive Productions
Based in Acton, Fugitive Stories presents "Moth-Inspired True Stories Told Live" — non competitive storytelling events in Acton, Concord and Arlington. They bring featured storytellers — Moth and MassMouth champions — to tell a true tale alongside community members who we're spotlighting for the first time.
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This Year's Tellers
As folks who either grew up locally or live here now, all our community tellers call the Acton-Boxborough community "home". We are thrilled to be hosting:
Bill Ryan - Former ABRSD Superintendent
Evie Stevens - World Champion and U.S. Olympian in Cycling, ABRHS graduate
Bob Sweeney - Retired NHL player, Executive Director of the Bruins Foundation, ABRHS graduate
Maribel Mendoza - A-B United Way Board Member
Zainab Garelnabi - A-B United Way Student Board Member
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Plus, a talented group of award-winning storytellers from Fugitive Stories:
Theresa Okokon
Co-host of GBH’s Stories from the Stage, Storytelling Workshop Leader & Coach
Don Picard
The Moth StorySLAM Winner & GrandSLAM Finalist, WGBH Featured Storyteller
Rose Saia
Moth GrandSLAM Finalist, “Big Mouth Off” Semi-Finalist, WGBH Featured Storyteller
Mark Modrall
Massmouth Story Slam Winner & “Big Mouth Off” Semi-Finalist
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Thanks to these local sponsors, 100% of the ticket sales will support local community initiatives!
Papalia Plumbing & Heating
Qualcomm Foundation
West Acton Villageworks
Enterprise Bank
Gallant Insurance Agency
Idylwilde Farms
Mill Design & Blinds
Open Door Education
Kitchen Outfitters
Live4 Physical Therapy
National Grid
West Acton Village Merchants Association
Sponsorship Opportunities still available! Support the local A-B community and receive recognition both before and at this event and our May 5K in West Acton. Learn more: abuw.org/sponsors
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Suggested Donation $25 per person
Join us on March 4th! Register today:
https://givebutter.com/neighbors2022