As the polar blast from early this week recedes, an event presented Friday, Jan. 10, by the Cleveland Storytelling Guild will add even more warmth to the warming trend.

Warm Stories & Hot Cider, the guild's annual storytelling concert, will start at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St. in Cleveland, Tenn.

"Local and regional storytellers will be sharing stories sure to warm the heart while hot cider provided by the members of First Presbyterian will chase the winter chills away," says guild spokeswoman Judy Baker.

Admission is free to the event, but donations are welcome.

For more information, call 423-479-7887 or email tellone@bell south.net.