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CAPE MAY Every one has a story. The center for Community Arts and the Nature Center invite families to gather round the campfire for a friendly storytelling and poetry competition. Come share a story or poem based on the themes for the night.

The groups hold an uplifting event in the midst of a criminal investigation into the L.A. County Probation Department.

LObservateur RESERVE Traditional storytelling conjures images of campfires and moonlight and hushed tones just before bedtime.

Two entries in, the Mass Effect franchise is proving to be one of the most interesting storytelling experiences in modern video games. Part of that comes from the unique customization that comes from how you play and the choices you make at all those crucial moments in the main games. Your Commander Shepard avatar is [...]