Sedona has a brand new Storytelling Club for those 16 years and over. Cèilidh Corner will be held the last Thursday of every month at The Sedona Posse Grounds Hub at Posse Ground Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Entry is free with a suggested donation of $5 and refreshments are provided.

The theme will be Tide & Treasure for Thursday, Aug. 29.

Hosted by Claire Obermarck of Storytelling Sedona, this new event aims to bring a slice of traditional storytelling where anyone can tell a story, recite a poem, sing a song or play a tune. For those who are a little shy, just attending to listen is also classed as a valuable contribution.

For the last decade, Obermarck has worked as a professional traditional storyteller in Scotland. Storytelling is used progressively there and her many projects have assisted social workers, archaeology Scotland, young offenders and detached social groups, abstinence recovery programs and mental health projects.

She has taught nursery and high school teachers how to be storytellers. She was even invited to tell for Scottish Parliament.

Obermarck sits on the Directory Forum of The Scottish Storytelling Centre and was previously the Chair and programmer of the famed Guid Craic Club, the oldest formal Storytelling club in Edinburgh.

Ceilidh Corner is a continuation of the good ethos surrounding traditional storytelling, where a simple gathering makes a fun and memorable occasion. It’s an ideal way to socialize and meet new people in a friendly and welcoming environment.

The event will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Hub in Posse Ground Park, located at 525-B Posse Ground Road in Sedona.

More information is available at facebook.com/StorytellingSedona, by emailing cdobermarck@gmail.com, or calling (623) 223-0148.