The Hoopla is about fun, eating and dancing AND about learning--they can all blend together.

We will have many workshops, demonstrations, lectures and activities to promote learning and growth.

As people sign up, we'll list the specifics.  Check out Exhibitors too, since we're listing folks there as well.

At 1 PM, we are proud to host Juan Melendez who will share his unique life experience. 

http://www.voicesunited4justice.com/juan.htm

Learn about Alternative Energy at 11 AM, with Monolith Solar:

http://www.monolithsolar.com/

Children's Book writing:  Introduction with Jennifer Armstrong, author

http://www.jennifer-armstrong.com/index.htm

Learn about the best, practically detoxifier in the world: Water at 1 PM with Michael Zausner from Solar Recover

http://www.solarrecover.com/

At 3 PM,  Hear from our local group, Sustainable Saratoga,  about things you can do:

http://www.sustainablesaratoga.com/

Natural Health for Children with Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Danielle Benson at 2 PM:

http://phoenixrisingacupuncture.net/

At 12:15, Learn from teacher, author, philosopher, scientist Michael D'Aleo about Children and Nature and Development

http://www.sensri.org/who-we-are.html

Nature and Geology walk at 1 PM with Jan Zemba, Waldorf School Faculty

At 12:15, learn about Emotional Wellness in families and its importance with Paige Pierce

http://www.ftnys.org/staff.cfm

Aloe:  Miracle Plant.  If you don't know about Aloe come learn from an expert, Jerri Heyman at 12:15:

http://www.herbalanswers.com/

Learn from a dynamic expert on exercise and bringing into your life at :


http://cms.skidmore.edu/exercisescience/faculty/paul-arciero.cfm

Energy Medicine Techniques for Children (and parents!)

As  parents and caregivers, we have a good sense of what can throw off  children, and by contrast, the things that energize them. Energy  medicine is a great tool for kids in the service of maintaining balance.  It can help children (and parents!) to relax, increase focus and  concentration, feel more energized, deal with stress and difficult  feelings, and boost immunity. Join us to learn and experience these  simple and fun exercises that can be used daily to enhance your and your  children’s general health and vitality!

with Kimberly Marks at 3 PM

http://www.oneroofsaratoga.com/

Mineral Oil:  It's in your cosmetics and it shouldn't be.  Find out why at 11 AM.

And MORE!

Energy Work?  What is it anyway-- with One Roof at 11 AM

Join three energy medicine practitioners from One Roof Holistic Health Center to explore your body's energy centers and energy field.   Find out how a regular practice of balancing your energy centers will enhance your well-being and ward off illness.  The practitioners will explain and demonstrate Reiki (Janet Orzano), Healing Touch (Sue Van Hook), and Craniosacral (Mana Behan) therapies.

http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/biology/svanhook.htm