Our roots and purpose

Every life has a story worth telling and hearing

SouthBay Storytellers and Listeners began as a small circle of neighbors who believed that oral narrative is the heartbeat of a healthy community.

From our early beginnings in local libraries to our modern role as a hub for narrative arts, we remain dedicated to the simple, profound act of gathering to share our stories.

Oral Heritage

Preserving the living tradition of storytelling through community gatherings.

Active Listening

Cultivating spaces where every voice is heard and every story is valued.

Community Bonds

Building lasting connections through the shared art of narrative expression.

Our Organizers

People dedicated to nurturing our stories

Our volunteer facilitators coordinate our meetings, curate themes, and welcome new members into our listening circle.

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Chris

Organizer
Chris lives in Los Altos. She prefers stories that include Frogs.
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Tom

Organizer
Tom — with Sandy — often tells tandem tales of mischief and mayhem. Tom and Sandy hail from Redwood City
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Sandy

Organizer
Sandy — with Tom — often tells tandem tales with a great sense of timing and humor. She and Tom live in Redwood City
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Laurie

Organizer
Laurie tells stories with heart. She hails from Cupertino.
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Dawn

Organizer
Dawn is a creative soul with deep experience in stories both written and oral. She resides in Palo Alto.
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Interested?

Our organizers are happy to answer questions about upcoming themes or how to share your own story.

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