Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 7:30 pm. We will be using this meeting to plan our educational topics for the rest of the year. If you have a topic you think would be good to present at a meeting, let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

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Monday, January 23, 2017 —
Monday, February 27, 2017 —
Monday, March 27, 2017 —
Monday, April 24, 2017 —
Monday, May 22, 2017 —
Monday, June 26, 2017 —
Monday, July 24, 2017 —
Monday, August 28, 2017 —
Monday, September 25, 2017 —
Monday, October 23, 2017 —
Monday, November 27, 2017 —
Monday, December ??, 2017 —

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting. Sometimes, we even pull out our balloons for a mini jam during dinner.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Our next parade is the DC Cherry Blossom Parade

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COAI in the DC Cherry Blossom Parade
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Washington, DC

A combined group with the Kapitol Klowns and FreeState Clown Alley
More details to come….

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Presidential Jokes
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Q: Why did George Washington have trouble sleeping?
A: Because he couldn’t lie.

Q: How did George Washington speak to his army?
A: In general terms!

Q: What rock group has four guys who don’t sing?
A: Mount Rushmore!

Q: What was Thomas Jefferson’s favourite dessert?
A: Monti jello!

Q. What did one flag say to the other?
A. Nothing. It just waved!

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Upcoming Clown Events

Circus Magic Convention
February 23-26, 2017
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina
700 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
http://circusmagicconvention.com/

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2017 COAI Clown Convention
April 25-30, 2017
Hosted by: Northland Clown Guild Alley 217
Hilton Kansas City Airport
8801 NW 112 St
Kansas City, MO 64153
http://www.northlandclownguild.com/2017-coai-convention.html

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FABAIC – 15th Annual Face & Body Art International Convention
May 24 – 28, 2017
Double Tree by Hilton Universal Orlando
5780 Major Blvd
Orlando FL 32819
http://www.fabaic.com/

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

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4×4: Ephemeral Architectures
Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7:30PM
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/ephemeral-architectures

What in the world do ballet and juggling have in common? Both are mathematical, architectural, and athletic endeavors based on people tracing pathways in space. Be there as four jugglers and four ballet dancers share a stage in this cross-art-form experience, leaving unseen patterns everywhere, defying the limitations of gravity and inspiring awe in the audience.

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents
Out of this World – Farewell tour
This is your last chance to catch the Ringling Bros. Circus before it closes

March 30, 2017 – April 02, 2017
Verizon Center
Washington, DC

April 07, 2017 – April 16, 2017
Eaglebank Arena
Fairfax, VA

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am
April 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Merchant Hall
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/817/

The whole family will be amused and amazed by the juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and the antics of his furry and feathered friends. Clowns, acrobats and jugglers accompany a menagerie of adorable animals that eagerly perform remarkable circus tricks.

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The 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Coming next summer…. Marking its fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will bring the rich history, mystique and diversity of circus arts to life on the National Mall. The 2017 Folklife Festival program will provide many opportunities for experiential exploration of the life and work of circus people in America today. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 29 through July 4 and July 6 through 9 on the National Mall between Seventh and Twelfth streets, adjacent to the Smithsonian Castle.

2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Circus Arts
June 29-July 4 and July 6-9, 2017
http://www.festival.si.edu/2017/circus-arts/smithsonian

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Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://slyhand.wix.com/sam252
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NoVaMagic252/info

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Thursday, 7:30-10 PM * when school is in session
http://www.fairfaxjugglers.com/

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.

Rumors are true that the Fairfax Jugglers have switched back to Thursday nights. As usual, caveats about their need to clean the school prior to the opening, etc., so Barry will keep members informed about changes!

Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

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The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on ??, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

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Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, July 25, 2016, at 7:30. For this month’s educational topic is Dancing. Come learn popular dances for kids that are commonly played at parties.

A big thanks to everyone who came out to participate in the City of Fairfax 4th of July Parade. JCA is paid for participating in the parade. We were awarded for being the best clowns in the parade.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, July 25, 2016 — Learn How to Dance… like a clown
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 — Annual Picnic
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 — Holiday Party

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting. Sometimes, we even pull out our balloons for a mini jam during dinner.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the Vienna Halloween Parade

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Vienna Halloween Parade – Pending
Jive Back to the 1940s
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
7 p.m.
Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA

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Brandy Station Vol. Fire Dept. is looking for clowns to participate in their parade on Thursday, July 28th.

The Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday July 28th 2016. This year’s parade will form on State Route 685 (Fleetwood Heights Road) this is north of the fair grounds. Parade entries will be given lineup locations as they enter Route 676 (Beverly Ford Road) near Elkwood. Parade line-up will begin one hour prior to the commencement of the parade.

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Dance Jokes
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Q: Where did the hamburger go to dance?
A: At the Meat ball

Q: How many dance teachers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Five!…Six!…Seven!…Eight!

Q: What is your car’s favorite dance?
A: The brake dance.

Q: Where do fortune tellers dance?
A: At the crystal ball.

Q: Where is the best place to dance in California?
A: San Fran Disco

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Upcoming Clown Events

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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 26 – 31, 2016
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/camp/

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International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/

Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and

Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: “International Clown Week” has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, and Now there for we proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 “International Clown Week.”

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KIDabara Annual Conference
August 8-12, 2016
Music Road Inn Complex
Pigeon Forge, TN
http://www.kidabra.org/#!register-25th-anniversary/cnth

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Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention
November 9 – 13, 2016
Harrisburg, PA
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/convention16.html

The Mid-Atlantic Clowns will be gathering for seminars, competitions, sales, jams, buffets and awards beginning November 9, 2016 at the Red Lion Hotel, 4751 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111. 717-939-7841.

The hotel is a large older resort type hotel with many different types of meeting and conference rooms. We will have access to a ballroom with a built in stage, a large vendor room, a lecture room and a double suite hospitality room which will also house the photographer.

Thursday theme – 4th of July and honoring American Heroes – the Gong Show
Friday theme – M*A*S*H and honoring our military – Dancing with Hot Lips
Saturday banquet – More RED, WHITE and BLUE – awards presentations
(Theme parties – award for best dressed for theme. Saturday banquet is business casual or dressy.)

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

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UniverSoul Circus
June 29 – July 31, 2016
National Harbor
http://www.universoulcircus.com/

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Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
July 21 to September 4, 2016
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
8025 Galleria Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/washington/shows

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Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China
Shanghai Nights
November 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm
Merchant Hall
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/798/

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4×4: Ephemeral Architectures
Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7:30PM
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/ephemeral-architectures

What in the world do ballet and juggling have in common? Both are mathematical, architectural, and athletic endeavors based on people tracing pathways in space. Be there as four jugglers and four ballet dancers share a stage in this cross-art-form experience, leaving unseen patterns everywhere, defying the limitations of gravity and inspiring awe in the audience.

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am
April 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Merchant Hall
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/817/

The whole family will be amused and amazed by the juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and the antics of his furry and feathered friends. Clowns, acrobats and jugglers accompany a menagerie of adorable animals that eagerly perform remarkable circus tricks.

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Summer 6-Day CLOWN Intensive Under the Direction of Dody DiSanto

Dody was trained in Paris, holding an esteemed position as a teaching protégé of the late Jacques Lecoq, whose teachings she carries on at the Center for Movement Theatre in Washington, DC. She is also currently on the faculties of the Academy for Classical Acting for The Shakespeare Theatre at The George Washington University and at The Catholic University of America.

Summer 6-Day CLOWN Intensive
Taught by Dody DiSanto
August 1 – 6, 2016

Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Tuition: $600
Deposit due with Registration: $100
Class held at The Academy for Classical Acting 2129 G Street, NW

Intended for those who have already taken some clown and seek further adventures in search of high rascalry!
During this concentrated week we will work in various size groups to develop material, build routines and explore how clowns turn idiocy into art form.

Clown is a riotous inquiry . . . a playful encounter . . . a look at our laughable & lovable selves.

In Clown, we embark on the wondrous journey to rediscover innocence and uncover the pleasure of play.

The red nose is both a great liberator and a severe taskmaster. It summons transparency in the actor, while revealing us in all of our beautiful and complicated simplicity. A daring adventure in which we open our fragile hearts in search of fun.

The honesty and openness we find in clown will inhabit all of our work.

We will open the doors for an informal showing on the last day.

This course is open to individuals of all levels. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

For REGISTRATION and SIGN UP please visit: http://www.thisisthecenter.com/

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The 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Coming next summer…. Marking its fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will bring the rich history, mystique and diversity of circus arts to life on the National Mall. The 2017 Folklife Festival program will provide many opportunities for experiential exploration of the life and work of circus people in America today. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 29 through July 4 and July 6 through 9 on the National Mall between Seventh and Twelfth streets, adjacent to the Smithsonian Castle.

2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Circus Arts
June 29-July 4 and July 6-9, 2017
http://www.festival.si.edu/2017/circus-arts/smithsonian

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Balloon and Face Painting Jams

The monthly balloon and face painting jam in Chantilly is currently looking for a new restaurant to host the jam.

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Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://slyhand.wix.com/sam252
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NoVaMagic252/info

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Thursday, 7:30-10 PM starting June 30th
http://www.fairfaxjugglers.com/

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.

Rumors are true that the Fairfax Jugglers have switched back to Thursday nights. They have been approved to continue meeting for the summer, and Thursdays, too! First one is June 30th. As usual, caveats about their need to clean the school prior to the opening, etc., so Barry will keep members informed about changes!

Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

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The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on ??, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

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Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, June 27th, 2016, at 7:30. For this month’s educational topic, we will be playing party games. Please bring a party game to share with the group. It is also the time of year to have the charity selection and officer elections. We need a quorum of members present to conduct make the selections official. It is also time to pay your dues, please bring a check. The dues are $20/year for individuals and $30/year for families.

A big thanks to Jenny Henry for coming out to the May meeting to teach everyone about bubbles. Thanks to Miguel “Pelukyta” Flores and Mike “Sir Toony” Becvar for representing JCA in the City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, June 27, 2016 — Fun and Games
Monday, July 25, 2016 —
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 — Annual Picnic
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 — Holiday Party

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting. Sometimes, we even pull out our balloons for a mini jam during dinner.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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COAI and WCA

We need to compile a roster of active JCA members who have paid their dues for the past year to submit to COAI and WCA to maintain our alley standing with the two groups. In order to do that, we need to know who is a member of COAI and who is a member of WCA. If you are an active member of either organization, please send Sir Toony your membership numbers for the either or both groups.

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Entertainer’s Insurance

If you get your entertainer’s insurance through the World Clown Association, it is time once again to renew your membership. WCA Membership and Insurance is Effective May 1, 2016. The insurance they offer is general Liability Policy which is for individuals.

New Members $40
Membership Renewal $35
Liability Insurance – $150

They do offer Additional Insurance for a client who requests being added
to your policy.

http://worldclown.com/liability-insurance/

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Clowns of America International now has insurance available to their members. This policy is just $150 dollars. There is NO ADDITIONAL COST for Insurance Certificates. The certificates are free to add the name of the mall, festival, event or organization no matter how many events you do there is still no additional cost.

New Members $40
Membership Renewal $40
Liability Insurance – $150

http://www.coai.org/?page=COAIInsurance

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JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

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15 Minutes for Critique

We are still waiting for someone to take advantage of our 15 Minutes for Critique. This is a chance to try something new and get feedback from friends. Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) timeslot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Fairfax 4th of July Parade

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City of Fairfax 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm
DIVISION VII

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Game Jokes
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Q: What lights up a soccer stadium?
A: A soccer match!

Q: What kind of cats like to go bowling?
A: Alley cats!

Q: Why should bowling alleys be quiet?
A: So you can hear a pin drop!

Q: What animal is best at hitting a baseball?
A: A bat.

Q: Why shouldn’t you play games in the jungle?
A: There are too many cheetahs!

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Upcoming Clown Events

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Society of American Magicians (SAM)
July 13 – 16, 2016
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
http://www.magicsam.com/?Annual_Convention
http://www.magicsam.com/?page=SAM2016

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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 26 – 31, 2016
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/camp/

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International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/

Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and

Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: “International Clown Week” has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, and Now there for we proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 “International Clown Week.”

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KIDabara Annual Conference
August 8-12, 2016
Music Road Inn Complex
Pigeon Forge, TN
http://www.kidabra.org/#!register-25th-anniversary/cnth

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

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UniverSoul Circus
June 29 – July 31, 2016
National Harbor
http://www.universoulcircus.com/

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Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
July 21 to September 4, 2016
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
8025 Galleria Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/washington/shows

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Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China
Shanghai Nights
November 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm
Merchant Hall
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/798/

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4×4: Ephemeral Architectures
Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7:30PM
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/ephemeral-architectures

What in the world do ballet and juggling have in common? Both are mathematical, architectural, and athletic endeavors based on people tracing pathways in space. Be there as four jugglers and four ballet dancers share a stage in this cross-art-form experience, leaving unseen patterns everywhere, defying the limitations of gravity and inspiring awe in the audience.

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am
April 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Merchant Hall
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/817/

The whole family will be amused and amazed by the juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and the antics of his furry and feathered friends. Clowns, acrobats and jugglers accompany a menagerie of adorable animals that eagerly perform remarkable circus tricks.

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The 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Coming next summmer…. Marking its fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will bring the rich history, mystique and diversity of circus arts to life on the National Mall. The 2017 Folklife Festival program will provide many opportunities for experiential exploration of the life and work of circus people in America today. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 29 through July 4 and July 6 through 9 on the National Mall between Seventh and Twelfth streets, adjacent to the Smithsonian Castle.

2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Circus Arts
June 29-July 4 and July 6-9, 2017
http://www.festival.si.edu/2017/circus-arts/smithsonian

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Balloon and Face Painting Jams

The monthly balloon and face painting jam in Chantilly is currently looking for a new restaurant to host the jam.

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Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://slyhand.wix.com/sam252
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NoVaMagic252/info

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Wednesday * when school is in session
Wednesdays, 7:30-10 PM through June 22nd
Thursday, 7:30-10 PM starting June 30th
http://www.fairfaxjugglers.com/

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.

Rumors are true that the Fairfax Jugglers have switched to Wednesday nights starting in January 2016… Yes, they start meeting on Wednesdays through and including June 22. They have been approved to continue meeting for the summer, and Thursdays, too! First one is June 30th. As usual, caveats about their need to clean the school prior to the opening, etc., so Barry will keep members informed about changes!

Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

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The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on ??, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

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Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:30. For this month’s educational topic, we have a guest presenter, Jenny Henry who will be showing everyone how to have fun with bubbles. Depending on the weather, we might meet outside for the bubbles. It is also the time of year to have the charity selection and officer elections. We need a quorum of members present to conduct make the selections official. It is also time to pay your dues, please bring a check. The dues are $20/year for individuals and $30/year for families.

We had a lot of fun in April working on a variety of clown skits. The video still hasn’t been edited, but hopefully, there will be a few good skits to share at a future alley meeting.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, May 23, 2016 — Jenny Henry presents: Fun with Bubbles
Monday, June 27, 2016 — Fun and Games
Monday, July 25, 2016 —
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 — Annual Picnic
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 — Holiday Party

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting. Sometimes, we even pull out our balloons for a mini jam during dinner.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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Entertainer’s Insurance

If you get your entertainer’s insurance through the World Clown Association, it is time once again to renew your membership. WCA Membership and Insurance is Effective May 1, 2016. The insurance they offer is general Liability Policy which is for individuals.

New Members $40
Membership Renewal $35
Liability Insurance – $150

They do offer Additional Insurance for a client who requests being added to your policy.

http://worldclown.com/liability-insurance/

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Clowns of America International now has insurance available to their members. This policy is just $150 dollars. There is NO ADDITIONAL COST for Insurance Certificates. The certificates are free to add the name of the mall, festival, event or organization no matter how many events you do there is still no additional cost.

New Members $40
Membership Renewal $40
Liability Insurance – $150

http://www.coai.org/?page=COAIInsurance

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JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

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15 Minutes for Critique

We are still waiting for someone to take advantage of our 15 Minutes for Critique. This is a chance to try something new and get feedback from friends. Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) timeslot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at

SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Falls Church Memorial Day parade – pending confirmation

City of Falls Church 35th Annual Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 30, 2016
Participants will be required to line up no later than 1:00pm.
Parade step off at 2:00pm

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City of Fairfax 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm
DIVISION VII

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Bubble Jokes
============

Q: What breed of dog loves to take bubble baths?
A: shampoodle!

Q: What does a train do with bubble gum?
A: Choo choo choo chooo!

Q: How did the bubble gum cross the road?
A: On the bottom of the chicken’s foot!

Q: What did the bubble gum say to the shoe?
A: I’m stuck on you.

Q: Who always steals the soap in the bathroom?
A: The robber ducky.

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Upcoming Clown Events

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PlayThink Movement & Flow and Arts Festival
June 15 -19, 2016
HomeGrown HideAways
500 Floyd Branch Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
http://www.playthinkfest.com/

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Society of American Magicians (SAM)
July 13 – 16, 2016
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
http://www.magicsam.com/?Annual_Convention
http://www.magicsam.com/?page=SAM2016

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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 26 – 31, 2016
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/camp/

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

—

UniverSoul Circus
June 30 – July 24, 2016
Washington, DC
http://www.universoulcircus.com/

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Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
July 21 to September 4, 2016
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
8025 Galleria Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/washington/shows

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The 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Coming next summmer…. Marking its fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will bring the rich history, mystique and diversity of circus arts to life on the National Mall. The 2017 Folklife Festival program will provide many opportunities for experiential exploration of the life and work of circus people in America today. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 29 through July 4 and July 6 through 9 on the National Mall between Seventh and Twelfth streets, adjacent to the Smithsonian Castle.

2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Circus Arts
June 29-July 4 and July 6-9, 2017
http://www.festival.si.edu/2017/circus-arts/smithsonian

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Balloon and Face Painting Jams

The monthly balloon and face painting jam in Chantilly is currently looking for a new restaurant to host the jam.

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://slyhand.wix.com/sam252
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NoVaMagic252/info

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Wednesday * when school is in session
Wednesdays, 7:30-10 PM
http://www.fairfaxjugglers.com/

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.

The Fairfax Jugglers have switched to Wednesday nights starting in January 2016… Yes, they start meeting on Wednesdays through and including June 22. Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

-=-

The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on ??, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

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Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, April 25, 2016, at 7:30 at the Vienna Baptist Church. This month’s educational activity is our annual skits night where we video tape several skits. Please come in costume and makeup and bring any props you think might be handy in a clown skit. To give everyone time to put on their costume and makeup, we will NOT meet prior to the meeting for dinner at the PanAm Family Restaurant.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, April 25, 2016 — Clown Video
Monday, May 23, 2016 — Jenny Henry presents: Fun with Bubbles
Monday, June 27, 2016 — Fun and Games and annual Prop Swap
Monday, July 25, 2016 —
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 — Annual Picnic
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 — Holiday Party

==

JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

—

Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting. Sometimes, we even pull out our balloons for a mini jam during dinner.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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COAI and WCA

We need to compile a roster of active JCA members who have paid their dues for the past year to submit to COAI and WCA to maintain our alley standing with the two groups. In order to do that, we need to know who is a member of COAI and who is a member of WCA. If you are an active member of either organization, please send Sir Toony your membership numbers for the either or both groups.

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Entertainer’s Insurance

If you get your entertainer’s insurance through the World Clown Association, it is time once again to renew your membership. WCA Membership and Insurance is Effective May 1, 2015. The insurance they offer is general Liability Policy which is for individuals.

New Members $40
Membership Renewal $35
Liability Insurance – $150

Here’s something new for WCA: In the past, a performer could add an “additional insured” for $30. These are generally venues that are asking to be added onto a policy (fairs, malls, hotels, libraries, etc.). WCA leadership has made the decision to no longer charge for this extra add-on. You will receive as many “Additional Insured” certificates/coverage as you need for FREE when you have WCA insurance!

http://worldclown.com/liability-insurance/

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Clowns of America International now has insurance available to their members. This policy is just $150 dollars. There is NO ADDITIONAL COST for Insurance Certificates. The certificates are free to add the name of the mall, festival, event or organization no matter how many events you do there is still no additional cost.

New Members $40
Membership Renewal $40
Liability Insurance – $150

http://www.coai.org/?page=COAIInsurance

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JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

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15 Minutes for Critique

We are still waiting for someone to take advantage of our 15 Minutes for Critique. This is a chance to try something new and get feedback from friends. Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) time slot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Falls Church Memorial Day parade – pending acceptance. After that is the City of Fairfax 4th of July Parade, also pending acceptance

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Car Jokes
=========

Q: Dennis: What has 10 letters and starts with g-a-s?
A: An automobile!

Q: Why did the boy stare at the automobile’s radio?
A: He wanted to watch a car tune.

Q: How can you tell a train is nearby?
A: You see its tracks!

Q: Where are cars most likely to get flat tires?
A: At a fork in the road!

Q: What happens when you get hit by a rental car?
A: It just Hertz!

Q: What do you get when you fill you car with water?
A: A carpool.

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Upcoming Clown Events

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Congress of Jugglers
May 6 – 8, 2016
– Friday: 7pm-11:45pm
– Saturday: 10:30am-11:45pm
– Sunday: 10:30am-2:00pm
Ritchie Coliseum at the U. of Maryland
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/congress-of-jugglers-2016-tickets-20674556154

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PlayThink Movement & Flow and Arts Festival
June 15 -19, 2016
HomeGrown HideAways
500 Floyd Branch Rd.
Berea, KY 40403
http://www.playthinkfest.com/

—

Society of American Magicians (SAM)
July 13 – 16, 2016
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
http://www.magicsam.com/?Annual_Convention
http://www.magicsam.com/?page=SAM2016

—

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 26 – 31, 2016
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/camp/

–==—

Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

—

UniverSoul Circus
June 30 – July 24, 2016
Washington, DC
http://www.universoulcircus.com/

—

Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
July 21 to September 4, 2016
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
8025 Galleria Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/washington/shows

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

The 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Coming next summmer…. Marking its fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will bring the rich history, mystique and diversity of circus arts to life on the National Mall. The 2017 Folklife Festival program will provide many opportunities for experiential exploration of the life and work of circus people in America today. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 29 through July 4 and July 6 through 9 on the National Mall between Seventh and Twelfth streets, adjacent to the Smithsonian Castle.

2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Circus Arts
June 29-July 4 and July 6-9, 2017
http://www.festival.si.edu/2017/circus-arts/smithsonian

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Balloon and Face Painting Jams

The monthly balloon and face painting jam in Chantilly is currently looking for a new restaurant to host the jam.

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://slyhand.wix.com/sam252
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NoVaMagic252/info

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Wednesday * when school is in session
Wednesdays, 7:30-10 PM
http://www.fairfaxjugglers.com/

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.

Rumors are true that the Fairfax Jugglers have switched to Wednesday nights starting in January 2016… Yes, they start meeting on Wednesdays through and including June 22. The only dates we’re not scheduled are 3/23 and 5/11. As usual, when they approach those 2 Barry will see if some alternative can be arranged. Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

-=-

The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on ??, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:30 (Weather Permitting – The Vienna Baptist Church follows Fairfax county for closings). This month’s educational topic is Moving in silly ways. We will discuss how to walk and talk like a clown.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, March 28, 2016 — Moving in silly ways
Monday, April 25, 2016 — Clown Video
Monday, May 23, 2016 — Jenny Henry Bubbles?
Monday, June 27, 2016 — Fun and Games
Monday, July 25, 2016 —
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 — Annual Picnic
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 — Holiday Party

==

JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

—

Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting. Sometimes, we even pull out our balloons for a mini jam during dinner.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

COAI and WCA

We need to compile a roster of active JCA members who have paid their dues for the past year to submit to COAI and WCA to maintain our alley standing with the two groups. In order to do that, we need to know who is a member of COAI and who is a member of WCA. If you are an active member of either organization, please send Sir Toony your membership numbers for the either or both groups.

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

15 Minutes for Critique

We are still waiting for someone to take advantage of our 15 Minutes for Critique. This is a chance to try something new and get feedback from friends. Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) timeslot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

–==–==–==– –==–==–==– –==–==–==–

Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Falls Church Memorial Day parade – pending acceptance

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Elephant Jokes
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Q: How do elephants talk to each other long distance?
A: On the elephone!

Q: What do you get when you cross an elephant and a fish?
A: Swimming trunks!

Q: Why did the elephants get thrown out of the circus pool?
A: Because they kept dropping their trunks.

Q: Why are elephants so poor?
A: Because they work for peanuts!

Q: What happened to the elephant who ran away with the circus?
A: The police made him bring it back!

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Upcoming Clown Events

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Magi-Whirl
April 1 – 2, 2016
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://magi-whirl.org/

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Clowns of America International (COAI) Annual Convention
April 4 – 8, 2016
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.coai.org/?page=2016COAIConvention

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Congress of Jugglers
May 6 – 8, 2016
– Friday: 7pm-11:45pm
– Saturday: 10:30am-11:45pm
– Sunday: 10:30am-2:00pm
Ritchie Coliseum at the U. of Maryland
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/congress-of-jugglers-2016-tickets-20674556154

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Circus Xtreme
Verizon Center, Washington, DC
March 30, 2016 – April 3, 2016

Eagle Bank Arena, Fairfax, VA (Formerly the Patriot Center)
April 6 to 17, 2016

This will be one of the last performances with the elephants. Ringling will retire the elephants in May.

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Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
July 21 to August 21, 2016
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
8025 Galleria Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/washington/shows

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Balloon and Face Painting Jams

The monthly balloon and face painting jam in Chantilly is currently looking for a new restaurant to host the jam.

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Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://slyhand.wix.com/sam252
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NoVaMagic252/info

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Wednesday * when school is in session
Wednesdays, 7:30-10 PM
http://www.fairfaxjugglers.com/

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.

Rumors are true that the Fairfax Jugglers have switched to Wednesday nights starting in January 2016… Yes, they start meeting on Wednesdays through and including June 22. The only dates we’re not scheduled are 3/23 and 5/11. As usual, when they approach those 2 Barry will see if some alternative can be arranged. Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

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The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on ??, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 7:30 (Weather Permitting – The Vienna Baptist Church follows Fairfax county for closings. If the schools are closed or after school activities cancelled, the meeting will be cancelled). This month’s educational topic is Customer Relationships. We will discuss how to identify their needs, set expectations for what you do, and create repeat customers.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, February 22, 2016 — Customer Relationships
Monday, March 28, 2016 — Moving in silly ways
Monday, April 25, 2016 — Clown Video
Monday, May 23, 2016 — Jenny Henry Bubbles?
Monday, June 27, 2016 — Fun and Games
Monday, July 25, 2016 —
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 — Annual Picnic
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 — Holiday Party

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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COAI and WCA

We need to compile a roster of active JCA members who have paid their dues for the past year to submit to COAI and WCA to maintain our alley standing with the two groups. In order to do that, we need to know who is a member of COAI and who is a member of WCA. If you are an active member of either organization, please send Sir Toony your membership numbers for the either or both groups.

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JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

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15 Minutes for Critique

We are still waiting for someone to take advantage of our 15 Minutes for Critique. This is a chance to try something new and get feedback from friends. Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) timeslot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Falls Church Memorial Day parade

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February Jokes
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Q: What is the shortest month?
A: May, because it has only 3 letters!

Q: How many months have 28 days?
A: All of them!

Q: Why are Saturday and Sunday the strongest days?
A: Because all the others are weak-days!

Q: What did the thief who stole a calendar get?
A: Twelve months!

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Upcoming Clown Events

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World Clown Association Convention
March 7 – 11, 2016
International Palms Resort Orlando
6515 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
http://worldclown.com/annual-convention-2016/

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Magi-Whirl
April 1 – 2, 2016
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://magi-whirl.org/

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Clowns of America International (COAI) Annual Convention
April 4 – 8, 2016
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.coai.org/?page=2016COAIConvention

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Congress of Jugglers
May 6 – 8, 2016
– Friday: 7pm-11:45pm
– Saturday: 10:30am-11:45pm
– Sunday: 10:30am-2:00pm
Ritchie Coliseum at the U. of Maryland
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/congress-of-jugglers-2016-tickets-20674556154

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, January 25, 2016, at 7:30. This month, we will once again make videos of various clown skits. Please come in costume and makeup and bring any props you think might be handy in a clown skit. To give everyone time to put on their costume and makeup, we will NOT meet prior to the meeting for dinner at the PanAm Family Restaurant.

** NOTE ** With the potential snow this coming weekend, it is important to know that the Vienna Baptist Church follows the Fairfax County Public Schools for closings. If schools are closed on Monday, the meeting will be cancelled.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2016, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2016 ==-

Monday, January 25, 2016 — Clown Video – Rescheduled from July
Monday, February 22, 2016 —
Monday, March 28, 2016 —
Monday, April 25, 2016 —
Monday, May 23, 2016 —
Monday, June 27, 2016 —
Monday, July 25, 2016 —
Monday, August 22, 2016 —
Monday, September 26, 2016 —
Monday, October 24, 2016 —
Monday, November 28, 2016 —
Monday, December ??, 2016 —

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

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15 Minutes for Critique

We are still waiting for someone to take advantage of our 15 Minutes for Critique. This is a chance to try something new and get feedback from friends. Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) timeslot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued before they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Falls Church Memorial Day parade

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January Jokes
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Q: What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
A: Frosted Flakes.

Q: What does a Snowman take when he gets sick?
A: A chill pill!

Q: How did the snowman loose weight?
A: He melted.

Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
A: Frostbite.

Q: What did the big furry hat say to the warm woolly scarf?
A: You hang around while I go on ahead.

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Upcoming Clown Events

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Twist & Shout 2016
February 17 – 21, 2016
Crowne Plaza Dallas Galleria
14315 Midway Rd.
Dallas, TX
http://www.balloonconvention.com/

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Circus Magic Convention
February 18-21, 2016
Hampton, Virginia
http://circusmagicconvention.com/

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World Clown Association Convention
March 7 – 11, 2016
International Palms Resort Orlando
6515 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
http://worldclown.com/annual-convention-2016/

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Magi-Whirl
April 1 – 2, 2016
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://magi-whirl.org/

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Clowns of America International (COAI) Annual Convention
April 4 – 8, 2016
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.coai.org/?page=2016COAIConvention

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:

Calendar of Events

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The Circus is Coming to Town

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Circus Xtreme
April 6 to 17, 2016
Eagle Bank Arena (Formerly the Patriot Center)

This will be one of the last performances with the elephants. Ringling will retire the elephants in May.

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Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder

JCA will meet on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 7:30pm.

We did not have quorum at our April or May 2015 meetings, so we still need to have the charity selection and officer elections. This month’s educational topic is: Designing a new clown face. Come learn tips and tricks to working with greasepaint and ideas for creating a new clown face.

Education is an important event at each Alley meeting. This includes presentation, hands on sessions, and group discussion on topics related to being a clown and entertainer. JCA is a club where we all come together each month to share and learn from each other. New members are always welcome at any of our monthly meeting. The following are the currently proposed educational topics for the coming year. Schedule subject to change. We are working on the educational calendar for 2015, if you have a topic you would like to present or learn more about, please let us know.

JCA Meeting Schedule

-== 2015 ==-

Monday, June 22, 2015	– Designing a new clown face – Charity Selection / Officer elections
Monday, July 27, 2015	Clown Video
Monday, August 24, 2015	TBD
Monday, September 28, 2015	TBD
Monday, October 26, 2015	Annual Potluck Picnic
Monday, November 23, 2015	Marketing
Monday, December ??, 2015	Holiday Party

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JCA Monthly Meetings
4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

Take I-66 to the Nutley Street exit heading north toward Vienna. Turn right at the first light onto Marshall Road. Drive approximately one-quarter mile to Ware Street and turn left. We meet in the Parlor. The door that is usually unlocked is around towards the back of the building.

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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the monthly JCA meeting.

PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031

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JCA Membership Dues

It is time to pay your membership dues to JCA. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can mail your check to JCA c/o Violeta Peith, 6323 South Springs Circle, Clifton, VA 20124.

Single – $20/year
Family – $30/year

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JCA Charity Selection

For the past several years, we have selected SafePlaces, but some thought it might be nice if we consider a different group this year. The following are the JCA Charity Criteria:

As an incentive for members to clown for community service, JCA receives fees for participating in various public events. These funds not only support the education and functioning of JCA, but also support a favorite charity. As a civic-minded group of individual, dedicated to the Clown code of Ethics including, in part bring joy and happiness to others, members of JCA annually designate a favorite charity for the following purposes:

1. To provide an opportunity to establish a relationship with another organization contributing, as does JCA, to the improvement of the human condition.
2. To open additional opportunities for members to perform/clown.
3. To give something back to the greater community that utilizes JCA’s talent throughout the year.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION (must meet at least 3 of the following):

1. The agency is a non-profit provider of services of products to individuals in need.
2. If the charity does not have an identifiable clientele that meets or gathers regularly to receive services, it must provide an avenue for performance/clowning.
3. The climate served must be within a 50 mile radius of Vienna, VA.
4. The recipient must not be funded by any government entity such as state or local government, the U. S. Government or any of its branches for over 50% of its revenue.
5. Must be willing to submit an operating budget including government contributions.

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New Meeting Feature: 15 Minutes for Critique

Are you working on something new that you want to be able to use at parties and other events? Maybe you have a magic trick, puppet routine, or other activity that you would like to share and get suggestions from the other members. We will now include one, 15 minute (about 5 minutes to perform and 10 minutes for the critique) timeslot at our meetings for members to perform in front of the group. You must sign up in advance and get on our calendar. First come, first serve.

Send your request to be added to our calendar to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Do you have clown news to share via the news updates or newsletters? Send your ideas and news to Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

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Requests for Clowns – Local Events and Parades

If you are interested in marching in one of the upcoming local parades, contact Sir Toony at SirToony@SirToonyVanDukes.com

NOTE: Since January 2013, we have required that all members have their makeup and costumes reviewed and critiqued they may represent JCA at events as a clown. Clowns must also have paid their annual dues to both JCA and COAI to participate in events. Clowns from neighboring clown alleys are welcome to join JCA in parades without being required to pay dues to JCA.

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Our next parade is the City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade

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City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Lineup at 9:00am
Parade is 10:00 AM until noon
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration

Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia is scheduled to participate in the City of Fairfax Independence Day Celebration Parade on Saturday, July 4th, 2015. We are in Division 4 group #409. The Parade is 10:00-noon with lineup at 9:00 am.

Details are pretty much the same as past years, so if you have been in the parade, you should know about parking, the meeting location, and parade route. JCA is being paid to participate, so if you can only make one parade this year, please consider coming to this one.

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June Jokes
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Q: Which letter is the coolest?
A: Iced t.

Q: What do frogs like to drink on a hot summer day?
A: Croak-o-cola.

Q: What does the sun drink out of?
A: Sunglasses.

Q: Where does seaweed look for a summer job?
A: In the Kelp-wanted ads.

Q: Who lives in a sand castle?
A: A sand witch.

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Upcoming Clown Events

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Society of American Magicians 2015
July 1-4, 2015
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
http://www.magicsam.com/events/event_details.asp?id=492646

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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 28 – August 2, 2015
Christ the King Retreat Center
621 First Ave. South
Buffalo MN 55313
http://mooseburger.com/camp/

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KIDabara Annual Conference
August 3-7, 2015
Williamsburg Double Tree by Hilton
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.kidabra.com/

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Clownfest
September 16-19, 2015
Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center
Lancaster, PA
http://clownfest.com/

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Find more upcoming events on Just For Clowns:
http://www.justforclowns.com/calendar-of-events/

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The Circus is Coming to Town

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UniverSoul Circus
June 24 – July 19, 2015
National Harbor
201 Harbourview Avenue
National Harbor, MD 20745
http://www.universoulcircus.com/

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Varekai – Cirque du Soleil
Opens July 22, 2015
Patriot Center
Fairfax, VA
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/varekai/tickets/fairfax.aspx

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Mark Nizer: Juggling and So Much More!
July 22, 2015 at 11:00 am
Merchant Hall
10900 University Blvd.
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/?search=circus

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The National Circus and Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China: Peking Dreams

Center for the Arts at Mason
4400 University Drive, MS 2F5
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone: 703-993-8888
October 16, 2015 – October 17, 2015 at 8:00 pm
October 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm
http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/1996/

Hylton Performing Arts Center Ticket Office
George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus
10900 University Blvd., MSN 5D2
Manassas, VA 20110
October 18, 2015 4:00 pm
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/637/

Experience a jaw-dropping spectacle of Chinese circus, acrobatics, and Peking Opera performed by China’s most revered circus artists! The whole family will marvel at the unparalleled grace, agility, flexibility, and athleticism displayed by these highly trained artists in their various acts of juggling, contortion, and balance. Enhanced with traditional Chinese music, brightly colored costumes and makeup, and elaborate props, this exciting production is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike.

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Nojoes Clown Circus
http://nojoescircus.com/

Nojoes Clown Circus will be performing at the Fredericksburg Fair, July 31-August 8, 2015 and the Prince William Co. Fair, August 14-22, 2015.

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Flying Circus Airshow
5114 Ritchie Rd
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 439-8661
http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/

Not your typical circus… but might make for a fun outing.
A parachute jumper opens the show as he glides down while carrying the American flag. A wingwalker thrills an amazed crowd as he waves to them while hanging from his ankles below the biplane’s bottom wing a barnstormer hops rides in a vintage biplane from a makeshift airfield. The Flying Circus Airshow is open May-October, 2015 with airshows every Sunday and some Saturdays.

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WorldWide Circus Summit 2015
July 14th to July 18th, 2015
Big E Fairgrounds
West Springfield, Massachusetts
http://worldwidecircussummit2015.com/

Registration is now OPEN for the Worldwide Circus Summit 2015 at the Big E Fairgrounds in West Springfield, MA on July 14-18, 2015 – the largest international gathering of circus friends ever assembled! The fee increases in $20 increments through July 13. On-site registrants will pay $120 at the door. Attendees age 18 or under will pay a registration fee of only $15 at all times.

The Summit will be a unique and wonderful opportunity for a wide variety of circus-related organizations to join together at a world-class location at a common time to hold their conventions, meetings and/or activities and share their love for the circus. The theme of the Summit is: Celebrating the Circus … Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!

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Balloon and Face Painting Jams

Each month, Mike Becvar hosts a face painting and balloon jam at the Cici’s Pizza in Chantilly. It is normally on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Mike tries to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 and grab some food from the buffet. The actual jam portion of the night begins at 7:00 and continues until Cici’s closes at 9:00pm. You can come as early or late as you like. The manager lets anyone who comes to do balloons or face painting eat the buffet for free. The jam is open to face painters and balloon twisters of all skill levels. You may ask for tips, but you cannot set a price for the balloons or face painting.

Chantilly Face Painting and Balloon Jam
2nd Monday of each Month
Buffet from 6:00 – 7:00
Jam from 7:00 – Close

CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-961-9100

There are several other face painting and balloon jams in the area. Contact Mike Becvar aka Sir Toony for information about the other jams.

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Northern Virginia S.A.M. Assembly 252 Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
7:30pm until 9:00pm
http://www.sam252.com/

The Knights of Columbus Hall
behind St. Leo’s Catholic Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

(go totally through church parking lot, make a right at baseball field, then a left, Knights of Columbus Hall is on the right)

Note: Youth meet 1/2 hour earlier at 7:00pm

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Fairfax Jugglers
Key Intermediate Cafeteria
Every Thursday * when school is in session
Thursdays, 7:30-10 PM

Key Intermediate School
6402 Franconia Road
Springfield, VA 22150

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Enter the parking lot opposite Japonica Street, turn RIGHT at the front of the school and drive around to the far back and the end of the parking lot. Enter the cafeteria at entrance #6 (visible past the dumpster), along a sidewalk, and this may be the best way in (if you arrive first please prop open this door). Alternately, check the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9 or use entrance #5 and turn left at the first cross-hall, then look for the cafeteria on the left. OR: check the handicapped student’s gym by Entrance #9 after your first left turn.

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The CIRCUS CLUB also meets at Key Intermediate School on Thursdays, but in the Handicapped Student’s Gym by Entrance #9. They teach many circus skills to children and perform in parades and other venues. If you know of a child or teenager who would be interested in learning or developing those kinds of skills then contact them at Circusclub@yahoo.com

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