"I'm organizing a holiday party for Brooklyn Nonviolent Communication, a nonprofit org. that promotes peace! (ie, it's a great cause). We're having entertainment at the party, and we thought it'd be fun to have juggling or clowns - which is what made me think of you! I was wondering if you and/or any of your friends would be interested in doing some juggling and/or clowning acts for the party. It'd be for a group of 40 - 50 people. Unfortunately we have a miniscule budget, so we're asking all the entertainment folks if they'd be interested in doing it as a contribution or on a volunteer basis. Concert by Hungry March Band and dancing; free food!"