[Kzyxtalk] [MCN-Announce]- ZOPPE CIRCUS is in town! - Sun. 1 & 4 pm, Mon. 1 pm

[David Gurney]

Forgot to mention HORSES!

Trained, intelligent horses, with stunt riding.


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On Sun, Nov 11, 2018 at 9:10 AM Anne Maureen McKeating <
annemaureen.mckeating at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Zoppe Circus is a delight! And it is a good thing to support their
> efforts to make the Fort Bragg shows happen.
>
> On Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at 10:27 PM David Gurney <jugglestone at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> The Zoppe Family Circus has been coming to Fort Bragg for eight years
>> running, providing joy, amusement, drama, and good ol' fashioned merriment
>> for coastal kids of all ages.  This is a truly authentic circus, with
>> performers from all over the globe, doing acrobatics, juggling, magic,
>> comedy, drama, music, and all other acts of amazement that circuses are
>> heir to.  Originating in Italy, they've been doing it for 176 years.
>>
>> This year they ran into a hitch.  Four days ago, nine miles outside of
>> Fort
>> Bragg, the "authorities" (we presume the CHP) pulled them over and told
>> them their truck-trailer rig was too long for Highway 20.  Instead of
>> providing them safe escort, they ordered them to turn around and return to
>> Highway 101 in Willits, with their circus big-top, and their gear.  That
>> is
>> why you don't see their beautiful and nicely lit circular tent that has
>> graced Todd Point headlands in years past.  (Thanks a lot, CHP!) Instead
>> of
>> giving up, The Zoppe Circus, in the true spirit of "The Show Must Go On"
>> put word out about what had happened amongst the close-knit circus
>> community.
>>
>> Lo and behold our local Flynn Creek Circus was kind enough to loan them
>> their big-top tent.  That is why you see Flynn Creek's tent out there
>> today, along with the flags from countries all over the world, because of
>> their generosity.  The Zoppe Family Circus hauled all the rest of their
>> gear over the hill from Willits in small truck loads.
>>
>> So, if you want a couple of hours of pure amusement to take your mind off
>> the smoke and fires, and want to support our local community, please make
>> it to one of their remaining shows:  Tomorrow, Sunday at 1:00 and 4:00 PM
>> and Monday, Veteran's Day, at 1:00 PM.
>>
>> Please come and enjoy these dedicated and talented international
>> performers.  This is a  very real circus that you won't see anywhere else.
>> Maybe not again in Fort Bragg if things keep going like they are.
>>
>> This event is a benefit for the Mendocino Coast Humane Society.  Among the
>> many sponsors are: The Skunk Railroad, Mendocino Coast Clinics, KUNK
>> radio,
>> and Gary Fernandez. Don't miss this beautiful and inspiring show!
>>
>> (Tix are $25, kids 3 and under free.)
>>
>>
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