The Vil Clare 2016 Oct • 2
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WORLD SMILE DAY
October 7
Photos (above) taken at Barbara Cheatley
and Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market
Welcome to a Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Along with World Smile Day on October 7, there are so many fun-
filled traditions in October to smile about including:
• FALL PLANTING FESTIVAL • THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT
• CLAREMONT VILLAGE GHOST WALK • DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART
• HOME TOUR + FALL FESTIVAL + GUMBY’S HOME COMING
• VILLAGE VENTURE • HALLOWEEN & TRICK OR TREAT
GUMBY
’s HOME Coming
- Do You Know...
In 1953, while studying under Slavko Vorkapich at USC Film School,
Art Clokey
produced a student film called Gumbasia. It was clay animation shot to the beat
of jazz music. Art showed this to Sam Engle of 20th Century Fox. Sam paced
around the room and then said, “Art, that’s the most exciting film I’ve ever seen.
We’ve got to go into business together.” Art was thrilled at the prospect of work-
ing with Sam’s current live action cast, including the likes of Sophia Loren. But
then, after a pause, Sam continued, “Can you make little clay figures and animate
them to tell children’s stories? I want to improve the quality of children’s TV.”
Read more at the Home Tour and Sunset Reception exhibit as well as on page 4.
Many thanks to Joe and Joan Clokey for providing bio ~ and so much more!
Giggles, Cheer & Smiles,
Mindi Meader, Editor, THE VIL CLARE