Enjoy tall tales at sixth annual Tellebration Celebration in Crystal Lake

Posted March 04, 2012 8:16 pm

Submitted by MCCD

“Once upon a time …” sets the stage for your imagination at the sixth annual Tellebration Celebration, hosted by McHenry County Conservation District and McHenry County Storytelling Guild, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake.

Locally renowned storyteller Jim May, along with Andy Talley, Jerry Martin and Fred Berchtold will be spinning yarns to satisfy all ages. So gather around to hear stories about nature, folklore and tall tales and be a part of this worldwide event where storytelling enthusiasts bond together in spirit through simultaneous events held at the same time over the same weekend.

Admission is one nonperishable food item to help stock the McHenry County food pantries for the holiday season. Preregistration is required.

Visit the district’s website at www.MCCDistrict.org to view the programs in greater detail or sign up to receive the quarterly newsletter Landscapes.

Registration is accepted online, by phone for free programs only at (815) 479-5779, by mail and walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake or walk-in only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

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