Source: http://tdn-net.com/news/briefs/19828/area-briefs-253

InterThink to have story telling event

PIQUA — InterThink, a Miami County group promoting understanding, acceptance and friendship among people from diverse backgrounds, will hold a story telling event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 23, Room 107, West Hall, Edison State Community College, 1973 Edison Drive, Piqua.

The purpose is to help people connect with one another through personal stories, giving area residents an opportunity to learn about neighbors they might not otherwise know.

“We All Have a Story” features four storytellers:

• Rick Polhamus, a member of Christian Peacemaker Teams.

• Chris Landrum, a college sophomore and activist for justice.

• Ida Nalls, associate director of Curriculum and Instruction, Dayton Public Schools.

• Dr. Abdul Q. Shahid, an anesthesiologist and president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Dayton.

The storytellers will speak on the theme “Me and My Neighborhood.” A Q & A will follow the stories.

The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Parking is available on Edison’s campus in Lots 1 and 2.

For more information about the event or InterThink and to make a reservation, contact Deb Hogshead at deborah_hogshead@frontier.com.