Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Levin, Ira	Eat Real Food!	Health & Fitness- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	A partipatory program that places you in the middle of a Veggie Western as Billy (a kid!) faces a brussel sprout at high noon. Sing! Sing! with the Coconut King and be inspired to East Real Food - all with a healthy dose of nutritional humor that will encourage everyone to gather together in the heart of the house - The Kitchen.	$351- $500
Stelljes, Eileen	18th Century Foodways	Health & Fitness- Other, History, Life Skills- Food	Presented in 18th Century attire. Briefly learn about and help to demonstrate basic cooking methods of the 1700's. Compare and contrast foods then and now, with what's found in the market basket and canvas grocery bag. Take turns churning butter, and sample on slices of bread. If time allows, play 'guess the implement game'.	$101- $200
golub, jane	Talking with Your Children About Sexuality	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Parenting	Today’s world has become a very sexually explicit one, yet one that so lacks age-appropriate or accurate information. The messages children are bombarded with are not always the messages parents are comfortable with. Parents want their children to have healthy and rewarding lives, yet many parents find it difficult to talk about sexual issues-especially with their own children. Parents are children's primary educators, and talking about sexuality offers them a unique and important opportunity to share not only accurate information but their own family values and beliefs as well. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when parents talk with their children early, honestly and comfortably about a wide variety of sexuality topics, their children are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. These workshops are designed to help parents become more comfortable in talking about these sensitive issues with their children of all ages, and why such communication is so vital to keeping children safe and healthy.	$101- $200
Pisano, Christine	iGame4	Health & Fitness- Other	iGame4 achieves maximum results by working with physical education teachers and certified personal trainers to develop a curriculum using active video games that are fun, challenging and educational. iGame4 offers various packages in which activity based video game stations are set up in a large multi-purpose area. During an iGame4 program, children rotate through a minimum of eight stations while heart rates and calories burned are anonymously tracked. Each station features a 100” screen, projector, data tracking devices, video game system and an active video game. Our program improves endurance, flexibility, balance and the overall fitness of children. Heart rate and calorie counting results from the program prove that the classes are not only fun, but challenging too. The iGame4 program has many activities for all grade levels and special needs students and is aligned with the New York State Physical Education and Health Learning Standards.	$501- $1000
Henderson, Kristine	Tea Tasting: Teas of China - Green Teas	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Other	China is the birthplace of tea and it was discovered almost 5,000 years ago. During this interactive seminar, we will explore several green teas from different provinces in China. Learn what distinguishes the green teas of China from green teas in other countries, specific health benefits associated with green tea, and the history and lore surrounding the teas being tasted. Three Chinese green teas will be tasted and discussed.	Up to $100
Giouvalakis, Katherine	Perfect Pedicures by Mrs. Kathy	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Other	Licensed Nail Technician and State Nail Examiner available to educate your tweens and young adults about the proper care and grooming of their feet and toenails. Pedicure kits are provided to each participant. The kit includes: foot basin, emory board, pumice block, orangewood stick, toe separators, nail polish, and nail decorations (rhinestones and decals). All kits are 100% new and sanitary. They will be taught how to pedicure, decorate and care for their feet. There will be a demonstration and then they will be given the opportunity to practice their new skills.	$101- $200
Murphy, Rohan	No Legs, No Problem	Disability Awareness, Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other	Rohan Murphy, who lost his legs at birth, started to wrestle his freshman year of high school. After a successful high school wrestling career he went on to wrestle at Penn State University. In addition to wrestling, Murphy is also an accomplished powerlifter, competing in international competitions all over the world representing the USA. Rohan has been featured in publications such as ABC news, Sports Illustrated, and many more. He was even featured in his very own Nike commercial to motivate and inspire people to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. Now Rohan is a professional motivational speaker. He lived his whole life motivating people by his actions, he is now motivating the youth of America by his words. Rohan’s life story is a gripping tale of adversity, dedication, and living life with a purpose. Rohan founded the inspirational social networking community CatchSpark.com. Speaking Topics: Overcoming adversity; embracing differences; anti-bullying; motivational; self-esteem building; goal-setting; and living life with purpose.	$501- $1000
Paul, LoriAnn	Zinnia Yoga & Meditation Program for Children (and Adults)	Health & Fitness- Sports, Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other	Yoga is a superb form of physical exercise balancing strength, flexibility, endurance and relaxation/stress management skills. Many postures are designed to stretch, tone and strengthen particular parts of the body, and students are encouraged to respect their own particular strengths and weaknesses while exercising. I have been told that my special way of engaging the children during class makes Yoga so much fun, that they don’t even realize they are exercising! Furthermore, many children seem to enjoy the guided visualization/meditation at the end of class the most. I am currently using several hundred meditations designed specifically for the minds and hearts of children. The ancient healing arts of yoga and meditation can undoubtedly help countless individuals, who struggle with different anxiety disorders, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. Furthermore, many of our young people (as well as adults) are at risk of developing diabetes and obesity. In general, people tend to overeat when stress levels are high and energy levels are low; yoga helps to bring these into balance for optimal health and well-being. This program may be offered to students once or on an on-going basis.	$351- $500
golub, jane	DEVELOPING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS IN YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH LITERATURE	Health & Fitness- Other, Literature- Other	FOR AGES 4-6 AND 7-9 HELP MAKE READING WITH YOUR CHILD A BROADER LEARING EXPERIECE THAT FACILITATES DEVELOPMENT OF VITAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS EMPATHY, TOLERANCE, GENDER EQUITY, RESOLVING DIFFERENCES PEACEFULLY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, SOUND DECISION MAKING, PEER PRESSURE AVOIDANCE AND MORE.	$101- $200
O'Carroll, Magician Debbie	The Magic of Exercise	Health & Fitness- Other, Performing Arts- Magic	Learn about fitness through the art of magic. This lively program is perfect for ages 4 to 12 and it reinforces the idea that exercise is good for you! In The Magic of Exercise, Magician Debbie O'Carroll delights the audience with a participatory magic show that highlights the physical benefits of playground games, organized sports, dance and good eating habits. Many schools and libraries ask Debbie to teach a fun and creative Introduction To Yoga workshop after her performance. Debbie O'Carroll is a Registered Yoga Teacher.	$201- $350

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.