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FESTIVALS

June 18 - San Francisco, Calif.

Celebrate National Juggling Day at The Anchorage Shopping Center. Nine acts will showcase from 1-3 p.m. and there will be practice areas and juggling lessons all day long. Performers include Fred Anderson, Mitchel Barrett, Markus Makoni and Twist & Shout. The Anchorage is on Leavenworth and Jefferson in Fisherman's Wharf. Contact Sandy Stavig, San Francisco, CA.

June 25 - 26 - Bern, Switzerland

The second Swiss juggling convention will take place at the Seminar Marzili in Bern. Two big gyms, free entrance, sunshine or rain guaranteed. Contact: Anna Baehler or Ursula Schori, Wabern, Switzerland.

July 29-Aug. 14 London, England

This new event in Jubilee Gardens celebrates the re-invention of circus as a focus on physical skills in a theatrical setting. Featured performers include: Ra Ra Zoo (who will give an Aug. 12 workshop in humorous club passing); and Dr. Hot & Neon (performances Aug. 5-7 at 7 p.m., with workshops on juggling with characters). Contact publicity director Mark Borkowski, London.

Aug. 12-18 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

UN ICON 4, the international convention and world championship of unicycling, features games, workshops and competitions. Free dorm space and meals for competitors. Competitions include track races, artistic competitions, basketball and hockey. Fun events include distance gliding, downhill gliding, low-hurdles race, uni-cross and a mini-marathon (8-k). Contact John Foss, Westbury, NY or Alberto Ruiz, Santurce, Puerto Rico.

Aug. 27 Denton , Texas

The Denton Jugglers Association will host a festival at the Denton Civic Center in Denton, Tex., Aug. 27 from 1-9 p.m. Contact Rodney Barton, Hickory Creek, TX.

Sept. 17-18 - Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Jugglers' Club Juggling Jubilee will be held at Plaisted Hall, Number One Boathouse Row. Contact Glenn Ceponis, c/o Fairmount Park Commission, Memorial Hall, West Park, Philadelphia, PA.

Sept. 22-25 - Bradford, England

The 11th European convention will be held in Bradford, England. Contact: Sam Scurfield or Andy Beattie; Bradford, W. Yorkshire, England.

Oct. 1 - Catalina Island , Calif.

The Catalina Island Juggling Festival is tentatively scheduled Oct. 1. Contact Jahnathon Whitfield, Santa Ana , CA.

Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 1989 - Pahoa, Hawaii

The Club Volcano Festival will take place at the Belly Acres juggling resort. Contact Graham Ellis, Pahoa, HI.