Saturday and Sunday
August 25 & 26, 2007
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Here’s a quick look at the information supplied by some of the myriad exhibitors participating in this weekend’s Children’s Expo 2006 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. Where available, the list includes the exhibitor, booth number(s), what will be featured and/or available at the booth(s), and the address and phone numbers of each.
A Second Blessing Thrift Store (1)
WILL FEATURE: Clothing and accessories for the entire family, plus toys, books, linens, gifts items and stroller rentals.
GIVEAWAYS: $5 gift certificate.
FYI: 128 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174; (386) 677-6317.
ACT Corporation/Beach House Outreach (9)
FEATURES: Children’s basketball shoot, balloons, treats; also “Safe House” information, program brochures.
FYI: 315 Live Oak Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 236-1675.
Amanda’s Dance Center (15)
FEATURES: Information, brochures on ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, pointe classes.
GIVEAWAYS: Free dance classes; “ballerina” goody bags.
FYI: 635-B Beville Road, South Daytona, FL 32119; (386) 788-9466.
Bet Sefer Heritage School (12)
FYI: 55 Washington St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174; (386) 679-6796.
BLB Cheer Coast Allstars (31)
FYI: 796 Sanders Road, Suite 345, Port Orange, FL 32128; (386) 760-1399.
Bluegreen Vacation Club (34)
FYI: 425 West Town Place, Suite 118, St. Augustine, FL 32092; (904) 484-2424.
Books Are Fun (2)
FYI: P.O. Box 2468, Fairfield, IA 52556; (800) 966-8301.
Children’s Advocacy Center (26)
FEATURES: Information about protecting Volusia and Flagler children from abuse and neglect.
GIVEAWAYS: Make a “masterpiece” on the spin art machine; other small giveaways.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: “Choose Love” T-shirts, which were designed by local artist John Wilton, will be available: $20 donation adult sizes; $15 donation children’s sizes.
FYI: 344 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 238-3830.
Circle H Christian Amusements (D)
WILL FEATURE: Pony rides, exotic petting farm, children’s games, airplane swing and more.
GIVEAWAYS: Drawings for 20 armbands (10 each day) good for rides all day.
FYI: P.O. Box 342, White Springs, FL 32096; (386) 397-1464.
Circus Model Builders (West Lobby)
FEATURES: To-scale models of circus events, scenes.
GIVEAWAYS: Clown noses, circus literature.
FYI: 2102 Indian River Blvd, Edgewater, FL 32132; (386) 427-3650.
Creative Kidz (20)
FEATURES: Customized T-shirts that children color and decorate.
GIVEAWAYS: Coloring sheets and candy.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: A "Name our Corporate Chicken" mascot contest. Winners receive a free T-shirt kit. Contest ends Nov. 22; one entry per family and address.
FYI: P.O. Box 731851, Ormond Beach, FL 32173; (386) 451-1030.
Creative Playthings (47)
FEATURES: Playground equipment.
GIVEAWAYS: Birthday party.
FYI: 333 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 250, Ormond Beach, FL 32174; (386) 673-5585.
Dance Art Theatre (36)
FEATURES: Information on ballet-pointe, jazz, music theater and modern dance classes.
GIVEAWAYS: Drawing for one free class for one year.
FYI: 5889 Williamson Blvd., Suite 1322, Port Orange, FL 32128; (386) 322-8334, Ext. 1322.
Dance Factory of New Smyrna Beach (32)
FEATURES: Children's dancewear, including tap, ballet and jazz shoes.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Dance Factory dancers perform at 3 p.m. on the stage.
FYI: 1310 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168; (386) 427-2355.
Daytona Beach Fire Department (49)
FEATURES: "Fire Safety House," face paintings, service dog demonstrations.
GIVEAWAYS: Pamphlets, brochures on fire safety issues.
FYI: 301 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 671-4006.
Division of Forestry, Florida (48)
FEATURES: Appearances by Smokey the Bear.
GIVEAWAYS: Fire prevention items.
FYI: 5001 N. U.S. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110; (386) 447-4283; doacs.state.fl.us
Ducer Cruzer Bicycle Co. & SK8 (5&6)
FYI: 137 Sunrise Blvd., Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118; (386) 238-3808; (386) 383-7433.
Emergency Communications Center (1 A&B)
FEATURES: Interactive instructions on making 911 calls.
FYI: P.O. Box 6045, Daytona Beach, FL 32122; (386) 252-4900, Ext. 407.
European School of Performing Arts (16)
FEATURES: Photos, videos of previous performances; information on classes.
GIVEAWAYS: Drawings for free classes, T-shirts.
FYI: 360 Tomoka Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32176; (386) 677-6316.
Greater Daytona Beach YMCA (8)
FEATURES: Children's games; information about youth, family programs.
GIVEAWAYS: Drawing for 1-year family membership at any area YMCA.
FYI: 146 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 255-8773; daytonaymca.org
Healthy Communities (7)
FEATURES: Information on free and low-cost health insurance for children; tips on child injury prevention.
GIVEAWAYS: Stickers, crayons, coloring books.
FYI: 655 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite A, Daytona Beach FL 32114; (386) 323-0000.
Imagination Works (17)
FEATURES: Opportunity to create art in glass bottles with colored sand.
FYI: 824 N. Tuxedo Ave., DeLand, FL 32724-2816; (386) 736-3604.
Juice Plus+ (37)
FEATURES: Nutritional whole food concentrate — 15 raw fruits, veggies and two whole grains in capsules, chewables and gummies.
GIVEAWAYS: Children 6-15 receive free Juice Plus with participating adult.
FYI: P.O. Box 10105, Daytona Beach, FL 32120; (866) 582-6011.
Jumpin Beans Party Rentals (A)
FEATURES: Inflatable “moonwalks,” other interactive amusements.
FYI: 4057 S. Woodbridge Circle, Port Orange, FL 32129; (386) 760-6880.
Karate for Kids (44)
FEATURES: Martial arts demonstrations (11:30 a.m. each day); class information.
FYI: 3761-M Nova Road, Port Orange, FL 32119; (386) 235-6459.
The Little Gym of Port Orange (25)
GIVEAWAYS: Free birthday parties and free “Parent Survival” night.
FYI: 4645 Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, FL 32128; (386) 304-1401.
Little Majesties (21)
FEATURES: New “Glamour Girl” theme, with purses, rhinestone tiara combs, microphone headsets and hair twisters available for purchase.
GIVEAWAYS: Sign-up to win a free Glamour Girl kit (two drawings daily).
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Receive a free “mini-makeover” with any Glamour Girl purchase.
FYI: 5489 Ward Lake Drive, Port Orange, FL 32128; (386) 453-5002.
Marian Tomblin (West Lobby)
FEATURES: Signed copies of her book “The Mystery at Hotel Ormond” (all proceeds donated to Take Stock In Children).
FYI: P.O. Box 702, Ormond Beach, FL 32175-0702; (386) 615-0493.
Miller’s Martial Arts (35)
FEATURES: Daily demonstrations (at noon), information, displays of tae kwon do, hapkido and after-school programs.
GIVEAWAYS: Two-week course for anyone who completes registration form.
FYI: 607 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174; (386) 676-2722.
ModelScout (13)
FEATURES: Looking for new faces (children and adults) for print, television and more; information available.
GIVEAWAYS: Free casting call.
FYI: 62 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 309, Orlando, FL 32801; (407) 420-5888.
Newspaper In Education (43)
FEATURES: Inky, the NIE mascot, and a visit from the NIE poster puppy.
GIVEAWAYS: Free puppy activity calendar.
FYI: The Daytona Beach News-Journal, 901 Sixth St., Daytona Beach, FL 32117; (386) 252-1511, Ext. 2436; nieworld.com
Party World (C)
FEATURES: Fun inflatables, other interactive activities.
FYI: 835 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174; (386) 672-1337.
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure (22)
FYI: 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819; (407) 248-0590.
Primerica Financial Services (4)
FEATURES: Face-painting at booth.
GIVEAWAYS: $50 gift certificate to Olive Garden.
FYI: 713 W. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32137; (386) (386) 236-0410.
Project H.O.P.E. (23)
FYI: 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Suite 430, Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 323-2567.
Sense Cosmetics by SeneGence (30)
FEATURES: Complete line of waterproof, swim proof cosmetics and skin care products that are healthy for skin.
GIVEAWAYS: Free color analysis, makeovers and samples.
FYI: 5961 Barna Ave., Titusville, FL 32780; (321) 268-8880; senegence.com/rebecca
Shirley Dunwoody Storyteller (48A)
FYI: 9 Crossgate Court W., Palm Coast, FL 32137; (386) 446-1793.
Something Soft from Anna (42)
FEATURES: Hand-sewn hooded bath towels for infants and young children; Tadpoles Hand Painted Shoes for Kids; some proceeds from shoe sales and all proceeds from towels benefit the Something Soft From Anna Foundation, a local organization established in memory of Anna Okarski of Ormond Beach, who died in 2000 at age 1 after suffering from Krabbe Leukodystrophy; organization provides any child afflicted with the illness a hooded towel.
FYI: Ormond Beach; (386) 334-8444.
Sparkle the Clown & Co. (33)
FEATURES: Face painting and airbrush temporary tattoos.
FYI: 1406 Thousand Roses Drive W., Lake Wales, FL 33853; (863) 676-4583 .
SpeedPark Motorsports (40)
FEATURES: Go-kart display; discount coupons.
GIVEAWAYS: Goody bags.
FYI: 201 Fentress Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 253-3278.
Suddenly Slim (38)
FEATURES: Two health and wellness products: Suddenly Slim and the new liquid herbal supplement, Zavita .
GIVEAWAYS: Registered drawing for a free 10-day Suddenly Slim weight loss system.
FYI: 1648 Taylor Road, Suite 422, Port Orange, FL 32128; (386) 527-5075.
Tupperware (39)
FEATURES: “Tupper Kids Stop” with product display, back-to-school recipes.
FYI: 635 Sixth St., Daytona Beach, FL 32117; (386) 255-0815; 846-2330.
Unified Tae Kwon Do (14)
FEATURES: demonstrations each day (11 a.m.), equipment samples, brochures.
FYI: 11 S. Washington St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174; (386) 677-6811.
Vertical Adventure/ Power Jump (B)
FEATURES: Rock-climbing wall, four-way “power jump.”
GIVEAWAYS: Certificates of Achievement, candy.
FYI: P.O. Box 931, Valrico, FL 33594; (813) 784-5154.
Volusia County Recycles (41)
FEATURES: Interactive game or Curby the Recycle Robot.
GIVEAWAYS: Halloween bags, recycled pens and pencils, activity books, recycled shoelaces and soybean crayons.
FYI: 3151 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724; (386) 943-4905.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Observer Program (C.O.P.) (3)
FEATURES: Free children’s fingerprinting.
GIVEAWAYS: “Junior deputy” badges for all children who get fingerprinted.
FYI: P.O. Box 569, DeLand, FL 32721; (386) 254-4689; 736-5961; 423-3352.
Volusia Kids Directory (46)
FEATURES: Family resource guides.
FYI: 915 Doyle, Suite 303-318, Deltona, FL 32725; (407) 474-2968.
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