For Jonathan Truchan, life is a ball and he juggles it well.

Along with celebrating the Quaker Valley Middle School Juggling Club's 10th anniversary, Truchan, world languages teacher and founder of the group, has been preparing for the annual Family Juggling Night 6 p.m. April 3 at the middle school. Even with his busy schedule, Truchan is able to juggle it all.

"The motto of our club is 'Life is a ball, juggle it well,'" Truchan said. "And I'm juggling everything in my life because that's what I enjoy."

In addition to teaching more than 130 students to juggle a variety of items, Truchan teaches students the art of juggling life.

"They learn that all of the balls in the air represent everything we do in life," he said.

With nearly 25 percent of the school's enrollment in the juggling club, Truchan said each student can be an important member of the group.

"There's something for everyone," he said. "Being a part of the club gives them a sense of responsibility."

In the decade that Truchan has overseen the club, he estimates the group's lifetime membership numbers soar past 500.

How can one club draw so much popularity?

"For the kids, it's a place to belong," Truchan said.

"It's a tough age and they all want to belong to something, and they can do that here.

"It's more than juggling, the kids are having fun, too."

Providing necessary equipment for all club members sometimes can prove challenging.

Juggling isn't cheap, Truchan said.

"Our budget this year was $2,100," he said.

"I don't want to charge the kids to be part of the club. I want them to come and enjoy it and not worry about paying to be part of it."

So Truchan looks to outside help from groups such as the school's student council and Child Health Association.

"They've been very helpful," Truchan said of the two groups. "Child Health gives us a grant every year, and we ask the student council for money as well."

And as a thank you to the supportive community, Truchan and his Jugglebugs perform about 10 times every school year.

"It's a good opportunity to give back to the community because that's what it's all about," he said.

While the club has been asked to perform outside of the Sewickley area, Truchan keeps their performances to a minimum.

The group performs during Sewickley's Memorial Day parade, Quaker Valley's Relay For Life and various school functions.

As for the group's Family Juggling Night, all club members are invited to participate in some way. Many will show their talents off to the community that evening.

"The goal of the Family Juggling Night is to bring the community in to show them what we do," Truchan said.

Last year, Truchan estimates more than 250 people attended their event.

This year, he's hoping for a larger crowd as the club was able to secure Mark Hayward, a world champion yo-yoer.

The club also plans to sell juggling equipment during the event to allow community members the opportunity to learn on their own.

"The profits we make from the juggling store go into buying more equipment for the club," Truchan said.

Ultimately, Truchan said his energy for all that he does comes from God.

As for the time he has to do it all?

"I have the time because I have a wonderful, understanding and loving wife," he said.

"The fact the kids enjoy it makes it worth it. I carve out time when I can, getting to school early, working while I eat lunch -- every nook and cranny I can find."