Wednesday October 22 2014

Mummenschanz: Musicians of Silence at Valley Performing Arts

Fri., Oct 24th at 8pm

Before Blue Man Group there was Mummenschanz! For over forty years the Swiss mask theater troupe, Mummenschanz, has been capturing audiences with its unique form of storytelling. Costumes incorporating masks and props made from common objects, combined with choreography, create a playful yet compelling experience. With the inventive and creative uses of shadow, light and objects. Family Fun for All! Get 25% off tickets. Use Offer Code: Family.

818-677-3000

http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/

 

 

Today in History

National Nut Day

www.history.com/this-day-in-history

 

 

Join Jens List, The Play Destination & MomAngeles.com for a marvelous Mom’s Night Out!

Thurs., Nov 6th from 6:30-9:30pm

We are having a PAINT PARTY (and if you have never been to one, they are soooooo much fun – promise)! And we’re collecting art supplies and crayons for kids in need. Join us for an awesome mom’s night out and let your inner artist shine! Come paint, create, laugh, and relax with friends while supporting The Oscar Litwak Foundation Mobile Playroom program which lifts the spirits of hospitalized children across the country. And bring those crayons leftover from dinners out and birthday parties to donate to Crayon Collection who will then distribute them to schools in LA struggling to pay for art supplies. Tickets are $40 pp and include canvas, painting supplies, wine and cheese. Reserve your spot today at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-night-a-special-moms-night-out-tickets-13692581881.

 

 

Get a Head Start on the School Year with StudyShop Tutoring-Free first lesson

Want to get more out of your child’s school year? StudyShop Tutoring is your answer!

* Be confident in math.

* Love reading and writing.

* Ace the SAT or ISEE.

* Master the art of organization.

* Explore science.

* Create computer games.

* Play a musical instrument.

Mention Jens List to get your 1st lesson free! StudyShop tutors empower your child to be a confident, happy learner.

“StudyShop has tutored my daughter in Geometry and Algebra 2. Charles and his staff are awesome people. They are proficient and very patient with my daughter. StudyShop is a wonderful resource and we are pleased with the results.” Debbie W.

www.StudyShop.org

 

 

Take the November 30Days 30Minutes Challenge with me! 

My amazing trainer, Kellie Blackburn, will customize weight loss menus and 30 minute workouts just for you! Her November plan comes with Thanksgiving Day tips and a BONUS post Thanksgiving Day slimming strategy. You can even be vegan or GF and workout at home with just 5 lb weights, or use your gym, she’ll work with what you have. The food is delicious and the variety in Kellie’s workouts is magic. This plan even comes with a weekly grocery list. Kellie has helped so many people, lose weight and get in shape with this plan. You don’t have to live in L.A! Encourage your friends to sign up and cheer each other on through the 30Days 30Minutes Facebook page. Your challenge starts Mon., Nov. 3rd. Only $85.

www.30days30minutes.com

 

 

Chabad of West Hills Presents “The Mega Challah Bake 300 for Women”

Thurs,, Oct. 23rd at 6:30pm at the New Community Jewish High School
Between Oct. 23rd-25th, people from around the world will be uniting from countries around the world to celebrate Shabbos together. As part of the project women in cities around the world will be hosting a Mega Challah Bake on the same night as a symbol of unity and prayer. The goal is to get between 200-300 women and girls together to bake Challah and say a prayer Israel. Imagine how powerful this is going to be! To register, click https://chabadofwesthillscom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/

22622 Vanowen Street West Hills CA 91307

 

Awesome Facialist Lead

Bonnie Burgess’ vision, the owner and skin care therapist of Cella Skin Care, is to marry the effective result-oriented approach of a skin care clinic with the healing, restorative, holistic feel of a luxury day spa in perfect balance. Her goal is to have each client leave feeling restored in body, mind, and spirit. Each client has very individual goals for the treatment of their skin and it is her commitment to meet these needs & exceed their expectations. She offers many different facials including Lactic Acid Peel & Diamond Peel Microdermabrasion. I HIGHLY recommend!

818-623-7333

23548 Calabasas Rd. Suite 205 in Calabasas, 91302

www.cellaskincare.com

 

Family Fun Icon  Pacific Oaks Fall Festival: A Music and Craft Fair

October 26th from 10am-2pm

Pacific Oaks Preschool presents With These Hands Fall Festival, A Music and Craft Fair. Children and their families will enjoy a day of crafting, fun-kid centered activities, entertainment and food. We’ll have our famous obstacle course, pumpkin painting, T-shirt coloring, face painting, a petting zoo, and much more! Special musical performances by Rhythm Child at 11:30 am and Birdie’s Playhouse at 12:30 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/Withthesehandsfestival

 

 

The 9 Most Overlooked Threats to a Marriage

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5972534

 

 

Pure Barre Woodland Hills: Open House With Free Classes

Wednesday, October 22nd

21728 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills

Free classes are available at 7am, 8:30am, 9:45am, 5:35pm and 6:45 pm.  Sign up in advance to reserve your spot. Call (818) 712-0353 or email woodlandhills@purebarre.com. Parking is free on the roof.   Enjoy free healthy goodies provided by Paletawww.paleta.com). If you are unable to make it to the open house don’t worry, your first class is always free at Pure Barre Woodland Hills, you can join another day.

http://purebarre.com/ca-woodlandhills/

 

 

Elements Montessori Elementary School Open House

Saturday, October 25th from 10am-2pm

Elements Montessori Elementary School offers hands-on learning – a child not only sees the symbol for 1, 1000, or ½, they can also experience each corresponding quantity in their hands. The child’s ideas are respected. Interested children are engaged, and no “rewards and punishments” system is needed. Elements Montessori is located in a spacious campus and offers a low student-to-teacher ratio, credentialed teachers, fully equipped classrooms, auditorium space, and outdoor play areas.

21338 Dumetz Road in Woodland Hills
818-224-3536

www.ElementsMontessoriElementary.org

 

 

From Chaos to Tranquility in the Preschool Years

Tuesday, October 28th at 8pm

Attention Parents of Preschoolers: GET A GRIP ON MORNING ROUTINES, and more in this FREE 1 Hour Teleseminar Where You’ll Discover A Unique System For Managing Your Child’s Meltdowns with Ease & Resolve Even the Hardest Battle, Gracefully. Plus, you’ll get HOT TIPS, Learn SURPRISING MISTAKES, Experience MINDFULNESS & Debunk the Most Frustrating PARENTING MYTH. Rachel Sklar is a dynamic speaker and beloved parent coach.

www.viaparenting.com/for-preschool-parents

 

 

iTOT Monthly,1st-7th Weekly, Bar/Bat Mitzvah PrepsIsrael trips

No membership. Classes offered on weekdays anytime between 11am-6pm. Will accommodate new groups at own time. Tired of Your Hebrew School? JSN is For You: One Hour Monday to Thursday, one hour weekly class. Join Judaic Studies by Nomie, a 20 years successful Pre K to 7 program. New students and siblings discount available. Offering small classes with no membership and no affiliation. JSN has been known for its successful curriculum, many free extracurricular and events and Monthly iTot, ages 4-7. Exceptionally amazing Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preps and Israel trips. iTOT 1/2 off new students.Email jsnbynomie@me.com for more information.

www.jsnbynomie.com

 

 

The Israeli Martial Arts Academy, Westlake Village: Ages 4-6 Class

Tuesday & Thursday from4:30-5pm

There are only two spots left in the 4-6 year old Self-Defense/Martial Arts classes. Bully-proof your child! At the Israeli Martial Arts Academy, the instructors and staff strive to instill their younger students with character building values that shape them into confident, intelligent and respectful individuals.

For more information, call (818) 575-9755 or email info@dsjj-usa.com.

www.HisardutLA.com

 

 

What You Learn in Your 40s

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/03/01/opinion/sunday/what-you-learn-in-your-40s.html?referrer&_r=3

 

 

BOO-KS AND COOKIES 4th annual SPOOKTACTULAR Halloween BASH

Sunday, October 26th from 10am-12pm

Come for Halloween Spooky(ish) Story Time & Sing Along, Creepy Crafts w/UrbanSitter, Costume Parade with The Real Princesses, Trick-or-Treating, Photo Booth, Fresh Brother’s Pizza, healthy snacks, dreadful discounts, giveaways and more! Ghouls and Goblins of all ages are welcome! Come in costume! $15 with RSVP or $18 at the door. Please bring diapers or books to donate. All donations to benefit Baby Buggy®!
2309 Main Street, Santa Monica

http://booksandcookieshalloweenbash.eventbrite.com

 

 

Hearty Vegetarian Mushroom-Cheddar Burgers

Dried porcini and baby bellas combine with red rice, bread crumbs, carrot, garlic, onion, dried thyme, s&p, and topped with cheddar. Comment says “a definite success.”

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/mushroom-cheddar-vegetarian-burgers

 

 

FineArtist Clara Berta Creates Masterpiece Collages Preserving Your Childrens’ Art Forever

Clara Berta’s abstract masterpieces can be found in galleries throughout LA but her passion is preserving memories through collage. This multi-media approach using image transfer allows you to maintain the original art and create a stunning piece of art that you and your family will treasure. The same approach can be used for preserving memories of any special event. Clara’s prices are reasonable and she also offers monthly multi-media collage classes in her downtown loft.

www.clarabertafineart.com

 

 

Valley JCC Open House

Friday, October 24th from 3:30-5pm

Come meet the Child and Me Class teachers  and visit the new location. They will be having Shabbat services and an art project suitable for kids of all ages. RSVP by Thursday at 818-360-2211 or email Karina@valleyjcc.org.

20350 Ventura Blvd. Suite 100 in Woodland Hills

www.valleyjcc.org

www.facebook.com/sfvjcc

 

 

Boat for Sale: 2006 SeaRay Sundancer 280

2006 SeaRay Sundancer 280. Mint condition. Only 50 hours on boat. Docked at Marina Del Rey. $73k. For more information Michelle at mkcali@hotmail.com.

 

Special Event Icon  Outstanding Mothers’ Gathering – Power Lunch Series – Sponsored by Fidelity (Century City)

Tuesday October 28th at noon

Outstanding Mothers’ Gathering (OMG) is the premier networking organization for professional working mothers in Los Angeles. Come for lunch and hear more about the organization and network with other professional working mothers. Lunch will be provided and parking validated in the building. RSVP at http://www.outstandingmothersgathering.com/event-1781127.

2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 50 in Los Angeles, 90067

 

 

Tibor Deme Photography

Capture every magical moment of your dream wedding with Tibor Deme Photography! With years of expertise, they take the worry out of your big day and turn your occasion into memories you will cherish for a lifetime. They shoot with a journalist’s eye, with their images creating the uniquely individual story of your love. 

www.tibordeme.com

 

 

Pajama party — Brownie Troop 856 is collecting new PJ’s for the Pajama Program

Sunday, October 26th from 10:30-12

Bring a pair of NEW PJs (size newborn-18) and enjoy hot chocolate and donuts at Troop 856’s annual Pajama Party. We are collecting for the Foster Children’s Resource Center, a wonderful non-profit organization that provides clothing to children in the foster care system in a store-like environment. Bring your kids and show them that giving can be fun! Address given upon request – Email amandars@gmail.com.

 

 

Lakewood Center 4th Friday Kids Club is Free

Friday October 24th at 11am

Kids Club presents a morning of musical fun featuring singer Ranger Jack. His songs and energy are perfect for the preschool set and he’ll have your kids smiling and jumping for more. After the 30 minute show there will be a raffle for great prizes and then some storytelling. Kids Club is the 4th Friday of every month, year-round, and always free! For more information visit www.shoplakewoodcenter.com/kidsclub, or call (562) 531-6707.

 

 

Facials, Microdermabrasion, Waxing, Peels

Discount to All Jen’s List Members: Located in the SF Valley. Fira Hair and Skin salon in Woodland Hills is offering October special: 20%off of Facial services-Acne /Problem skin Facial, Microdermabrasion, Peels, Non invasive face lift, waxing and threading. 20% off of partial high lights and cut. 20%off of Brazilian Blowout Keratin treatment. Check the FB page: Fira Hair & Skin and visit www.FiraHairandSkin.com and mention Jen’s List.

 

 

Come Out & Play at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym

Saturday, October 26th from 1-3pm

The Shape of Behavior will host a free play group for children with autism and other developmental delays at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Studio City. It’s a safe and fun environment with a variety of toys and activities. They even have a zip line! Children can interact with peers and parents can mingle. RSVP today!

http://www.meetup.com/The-Shape-of-Behavior-Los-Angeles-Autism-Playgroup/events/203098312/

 

 

Oak Crest Academy is Happy to Announce Gifted Learner School

The gifted learner day school offers an alternative progressive education model with cutting edge academic curricula developed for gifted learners, as well as enrichment classes in music, foreign language, fine arts, engineering, and service learning. They provide a suite of project based classes that foster students’ development of critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills, character development, leadership development, and constructive team dynamics. Located in Oak Park.

www.oakcrestacademy.org

 

 

Kimberly Thalken: Psychic (Tested For Accuracy & Ethics) & Energy Healer

Energy healings are one of the best investments you can make in you. Healings help with easing pain, reducing stress and anxiety. It also provides an encouraging/inspiring/loving energy to support you on your life’s path. Healings are a powerful and motivating tool for overcoming challenges and pursuing your goals successfully. To learn more visit www.lovefirst.co (.co not .com).

 

 

Parent & Little Me Toddler Education & Bonding Program in West Hills

Beginning on October 27th, Shepherd of the Valley School in West Hills is offering a parent-child bonding and education class for children ages 18-36 months. The class meets Monday and Friday mornings with a certified child development expert to learn important parenting skills. The class will also include fun, developmentally appropriate activities including song, movement and toys. Contact Nereyda Levings at Shepherd of the Valley Preschool for more information at (818) 347-6784.

www.sovls.org

 

 

How much is Credibility Worth?

http://amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com/how-much-is-credibility-worth

 

 

Zumba Gold For Adults & Seniors

Join Cindy for Zumba every Monday 10:30-11:30am. $10 per class or buy 3 classes and get the 4th class free. Zumba, mamba, cha-cha, twist, stretch and bend, to oldies and international music. Call (818) 481-4209 to reserve your spot. Class takes place at Kidz City, located at 20841 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills at Ventura & De Soto.

www.kidzcity.us