Just Clowning Around (JCA) Monthly Meeting Reminder
Just Clowning Around, JCA, will meet on Monday, September 28, 2015, at 7:30. This month, we have a guest presenter, Jenny Henry, who will be giving a demonstration of airbrush face painting. The demo is free for members, but costs $10 for non-members. Please RSVP if you want to come so we know we have room for everyone.
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
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Monday, September 28, 2015 — Airbrushes presented by Jenny Henry
Monday, October 26, 2015 — Annual Potluck Picnic
Monday, November 23, 2015 — Pocket Magic presented by Violeta
Monday, December ??, 2015 — Holiday Party
Monday, January 25, 2016 — Clown Video – Rescheduled from July
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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 Vienna Halloween Parade
Vienna Halloween Parade
Wednesday, October 28, 2015,
7:00 pm
2015 69th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade Vienna’s Quasquicentennial (125th Anniversary) The Parade Committee encourages everyone entering this year’s parade to focus on celebrating 125 years of the incorporation of the Town of Vienna. This year’s parade is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 7 p.m. The parade route is approximately half mile long and lasts 1-3/4 hours.
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Reston Holiday Parade – Pending Confirmation
Friday, November 27th, 2015
11am – 12pm
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September Jokes
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Q: What do you use to mend a jack-o-lantern?
A: A pumpkin patch.
Q: Who won the skeleton beauty contest?
A: No body.
Q: What do you get when you divide the circumference of your jack-o-lantern by its diameter?
A: Pumpkin Pi.
Q: What did one leaf say to another?
A: I’m falling for you.
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Upcoming Clown Events
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Mid Atlantic Clown Association Convention
November 11 – 15, 2015
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
148 Sheraton Dr., I-83 & PA Turnpike
New Cumberland, PA 17070
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/
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Face Painting & Body Art Convention
November 12 – 17, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
St. Louis Airport location
11228 Lone Eagle Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
http://fpbaconvention.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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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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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Circus Xtreme
April 6 to 17, 2016
Eagle Bank Arena (Formerly the Patriot Center)
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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
Contact bsperling@cox.net to get on their email list.
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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