A special thank you
to our
G.I.V.E. for Kids Expo 2002
Sponsors:

Corporate Sponsors:
Fairgrounds Square Mall , UGI, FairView Counseling, and Vital Restoration Chiropractic, PC
Promotional Sponsors:
Boscov's, and Voices


Third Annual G.I.V.E. For Kids Expo
Saturday, February 2, 2002 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
at the Fairgrounds Square Mall, Reading, PA


G.I.V.E. for Kids "Booth Information"


Join Us for THE Educational and Fun-Filled
Family Event of the Year!

This FREE Expo will feature notable speakers and programs that focus on how parents and members of the community can G.I.V.E. (that's "Get Involved - Volunteer in Education") for kids. There will be live entertainment and lots of games and activities.

Entertainment


Living in the Rhythm - A Celebration of Sound
led by Earth Rhythms 12:00 pm
Earth Rhythms will bring their beautiful array of drums and world percussions to lead in a circle of sound. So prepare yourself for an unbeatable celebration!


Outlandish Comedy by Peter Geist Visual Comedian 12:50 pm
This outlandish visual comedian will keep you in stitches. Geist transforms the stage into a whirlwind of energy as he combines his unique blend of zany movements, props, masks, physical comedy and, of course, lots of audience involvement


Illusions by Wayne Hoffman of Universal Magic Shows 2:15 pm
Sponsored by CruiseOne
Keep your eye on this local talent to see if you can figure out how he performs his mystical illusions. He is sure to amaze audiences young and old with this incredible magical performance

Karate America Family Center
Martial Arts Demonstration 10:15 am
Karate America will demonstrate the artistic movements of the martial arts


Concert by Jim Rule,
Featuring Original Children's Songs 11:15 am
Jim Rule is another local talent who has won the Parent's Choice award for his
children's music. Join in the fun when we performs several of his
toe-tapping songs

Reptiles Up Close and Personal 3:00 pm
Join Reptile Canyon for this hands-on educational program on reptiles

Smagers Children's Theatre Performance 1:35 pm
Smager's will present a theatre performance that will entertain and
delight the whole family


Ventriloquist Marian & Friends 10:45 am
Marian and her animated puppets will keep the kids guessing as she performs her ventriloquism and playful antics

The Story of the Reading Wizard 1:30 pm
Sponsored by UGI
The Wizard appears at schools and literacy events throughout UGI's service area and will be on hand to promote the joy of reading as he acts and tells
"The Story of the Reading Wizard"

Berks Youth Theatre Vocal Performance 3:40 pm
Enjoy a special vocal performance by the kids of Berks Youth Theatre

Fun and Educational Booths

Enjoy FREE games, activities and giveaways for kids of all ages. In addition there will be FREE crafts projects, educational and fun exhibits and interesting displays.
(Check back shortly as we will be frequently updating this section)

  • Berks Classical Children's Chorus
  • Berks Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
  • BCIU-CCIS
  • Autism Society of Berks County
  • Uncle Henry's Pretzel Bakery - Hands-on pretzel twisting activity.
  • CHADD - Face painting & tattooing.
  • Stanley Home Products - Making neckalaces and bracelets.
  • Adahi - Hands-on craft.
  • Usborne Books - Craft activity.
  • Center for Pediatric Therapy - Make your own diary & ball tower.
  • Lutheran Home of Topton
  • Child Care Choices
  • BJ's Clothing
  • Discovery Toys - Toy play area and win a prize.
  • Tastefuly Simple - Using your senses to smell different food.
  • Waddell & Reed Financial Services - Coloring activity and prize drawing.
  • Link Chiropractic - Fun kids exploration of anatomical structures.
  • UGI
  • FairView Counseling - Sand tray play
  • Family Learning Center - Infant massage & coloring activity
  • Dry Wash Guard - Coloring activity & word search puzzles.
  • Pampered Chef - Cookie decorating.
  • MP Butterworth - Estimate the cost of college & win prizes.
  • Baltimore Life Companies - Fingerprinting.
  • CruiseOne
  • Bynden Wood Day Camp - South Mountain YMCA
  • Stamp'in Up - Rubber stamping activity.
  • PA Women of Today
  • Robeson Lutheran Preschool - Craft activity.
  • Empowered Childbirth - Baby food touch and smell game.
  • Above the Clouds - Balloon bounce.
  • Creative Memories
  • Camp Conquest - Challenge activities.
  • Olivet Boys and Girls Club
  • M.A.D.D. - Wear fatal vision glasses and see if you can do the sobriety walk.
  • Home and Garden
  • Shillington Family Chiropractic
  • Berks Lanes - Bowling lanes will be available.
  • Matthews Chiropractic Clinic
  • Boscov's - Scavenger hunt at store location.
  • Smagers
  • Universal Magic
  • Reptile Canon - Reptile display
  • Marian and Friends - Meet a ventriloquist and her pupets.
  • Berks Youth Theatre
  • Vital Restoration Chiropractic, PC - Spinal Screening

 

I'd like to G.I.V.E. for Kids. Please contact me with more information.

 

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