Sunday March 7, 2010

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Small Classes                                             Heschel West
1: 10 Teacher to Student ratio                   Heschel West
Nurturing and Inspiring                             Heschel West
Focus on the Individual                              Heschel West
National Blue Ribbon Award                       Heschel West
Exceptional academic education                 Heschel West
Inspiring Judaic Studies program               Heschel West
Creative Self-expression                            Heschel West
PRESCHOOL THROUGH 5th Grade
BABY & ME Classes begin Tuesday April 13th
If what you want for your child matches what Heschel West offers,
Please call Judy Einbund, Admissions Director at 818.707.2365 or judye@heschelwest.comand make an appointment to tour the school
 
 
Today in History
·         Alexander Graham Bell patents the Telephone. (1876)·         Monopoly board game is invented (1933)·         Oscar Night (2010) To avoid competing for viewers against the Winter Olympics, Oscar Night has been moved into March for this year.  The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences awards the Oscars every year for the very best in Motion Pictures over the past year. While there are many awards ceremonies over the year, the Oscars are the most coveted. Many people make a television party for the evening, preparing foods and snacks, boning up on the nominees, and friendly guessing and betting as to who will be the winners. Historical facts of past Oscars and winners become popular “Did you Know” conversations in work, on radio talk shows and at home. People watch the awards to see what the actors and actresses will wear as much as they do to see who wins. The next day there will be lists and talk about the best dresses, the worst dressed, and the least dressed. 
 
Piper Reese
She is a super-spunky tween host of Piper’s Picks TV, the super-popular, turbo-charged entertainment show for teens and tweens.  This 9 year old podcasting pod-igy from Florida has already interviewed almost every A-lister in tweendom…Jennette McCurdy, Jake T. Austin, AnnaSophia Robb, Lucas Grabeel, Victoria Justice, Dylan and Cole Sprouse…the list goes on!  In her latest episode, Piper warps over to the iCarly set and has a sit-down interview with Miranda Cosgrove!  Piper even dropped in to Disney animation and interviewed the creators of Phineas and Ferb.  Piper recently covered the red carpet at Variety’s Power of Youth, the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and Kidz Helping Kid’s Project Haiti.  Piper’s even got a spin-off in the works!  Piper’s Quick Picks will feature purely event coverage!  Subscribe to the show by e-mailing subscribe@PipersPicks.TV or visit www.PipersPicks.TV.  Google “Piper Reese!”  She’s on YouTube, iTunes, Facebook, Wikipedia and Twitter (follow @PipersPicksTV).  Piper is the younger generation’s Barbara Walters.  If Piper’s featured you on Piper’s Picks TV, you’ve officially arrived in Hollywood!
 
 
Frugal Friday: Best Deals, Coupons and Freebies of the Week!Today is the launch of Frugal Friday! Each week our savings maven Andrea West of Saving Everyday will wrap up the week by sharing up to date coupons, deals and freebies. Come save!http://www.parentsask.com/money/andrea-west/frugal-friday-best-deals-coupons-freebies-week.html
 
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
Laurel Hall School will be holding our 8th Annual Gala & Auction in April. This important event is the major source of fundraising for the school. All funds received from the auction will go directly to enriching the educational programs and enhancing the campus & facilities. We would be honored if you would contribute by donating an item, service or sponsorship. Businesses can also run advertising in the Gala Program. Please contact ariste@ariste.com for info
 
 
Participate in THE DOCTORS talk show!
Do you know someone who:• Has a CHILD who is scared of MONSTERS under the BED?• Wants to have a check-up with PEDIATRICIAN DR SEARS?• Needs an exam with OB-GYN DR LISA MASTERSON?MEET DR. SEARS! Does your child have an everyday illness or concern that you want to see a pediatrician for?  They are looking for someone to visit Dr Jim Sears at his office in Capistrano Beach, CA.  (OC)MEET DR. MASTERSON! Do you need to go see a gynecologist soon? They are looking for a woman to visit Dr. Lisa Masterson for an exam/procedure such as: • Pap smear• Pregnancy Consultation/Ultrasound• IUD insertion• STD test • HPV Vaccine(Must have PPO health insurance & be available on March 9th to see Dr. Masterson) CONTACT: jennifer.laplaca@cbs.com (Include phone # and a recent photograph)
 
Free and Deals at Glen Ivy Hot Springs SpaMom Deserves Something Special – Spring Detox Facial, Weekday Getaway (admission, moisturing experience, massage or facial and lunch), Glen Ivy Detox Package, Anniversary Admission Wednesdays ($18.60 through March), 2 for 1 Admission Tuesdays and Thursdays (through March), Club 1860 Membership (unlimited spa admission and 10% off all spa services for a whole year), Happy Birthday, Spa Goer! (free spa admission)
http://216.74.55.11/index.php/promos/C95/
 
 
Weekly home chef service
They  will instantly make your life simpler & less stressful. All menus are catered specifically to your family’s needs – we are pros at helping children eat real food (no more buttered noodles & frozen chicken nuggets!). We shop for ingredients, prepare a week’s worth of meals in your kitchen (no mystery cooking facilities), package & label them and then tip toe out the door. We cook, you’re free! http://thedishsdish.com 
 
Your Ultimate Shelf Life GuideSave Money, Eat Better, Help The Environmenthttp://stilltasty.com/
 
1st annual SHREDCAMP
Boot Camp for Cancer will be held at The Calabasas Commons
On Saturday, April 17th at 9:00 am hosted by lululemon Athletica and ambassadors Aly Covington, Stephanie Vitorino and Sri Hari Moss.  Workout will include Boot Camp Blast with Aly, The Ultimate Body Shaper with Stephanie and Yoga with Sri!  $25 donation goes directly to Shred Kids Cancer to benefit  PCRF!  For more information contact fitnessaly@yahoo.com
 School Lunches in France: Nursery-School Gourmetshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1967060,00.html 
 
The Murad Inclusive Health Spa
Located in Manhattan Beach, they are inaugurating a new frontier in the science of aging with the launch of the Murad Inclusive Health Consultations. The kickoff event will take place on Thursday, March 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Howard Murad, M.D. will speak at the launch party, describe the science and philosophy behind the Evaluation and the benefits it can provide each individual.  Each attendee can enter to win a Murad Inclusive Health Getaway, which includes an Inclusive Health Evaluation, spa treatments, hotel stay and more.  To RSVP for the event please call 310/726-0470 or via e-mail reservations@murad.com.  The first 50 RSVPs will receive a deluxe gift bag.
 
CHS Baseball Program Annual Fundraiser!  Come support the CHS Baseball program at the “Casino Night” fundraiser featuring a Poker Tournament and Silent Auction at the Agoura/Calabasas Community Center on Sunday, March 14, 2010, from 5:00-9:00 pm.  All are invited for a fun-filled evening!  Please help support the program while trying your hand at luck!  Ticket price includes catered dinner, two drinks, dessert, wonderful prizes: including a Seat to a Texas Hold’em Qualifying Tournament in Las Vegas with Airline Voucher, Cash Prizes, Hudson Jeans, Cruiser Bike, Nintendo DS Lite, an Exclusive Bottle of Wine accompanied with a Gift Card for Fine Dining and More. The incredible silent auction features items such as a Condo in Mammoth, Dodger Tickets, Laker Tickets, Clipper Tickets, Blu-Ray Disc Player with Movies, Yoga Lessons, Personal Trainer and Many More Fabulous and Creative Items.  To view Invitations, Roster, Game Schedules, and More, Visit www.calabasasbaseball.net! Contact Deborah DiCosimo at dadicosimo@gmail.com,  Wendy Bachelis at Whendeeb@aol.com, or Sharon Boucher at SGboucher@aol.com, for more information.
 
Smart Date Night!
The best thing you can do for your kids is to have a healthy marriage! Parents’ best intentions of tending to their marriage usually don’t last long due to the demands of work and family life. This program is designed to help parents prioritize their marriages and build into their family life the nourishment their relationship needs. It’s a date night with a twist! To learn more about what a Smart Date Night is go to: http://www.relationship-help.com/smartdatenight.asp
 
Jewelry for a Cause Presents:  Help for Haiti
A beautiful blue pendant with Buddha seated in Varada mudra, the pose of charity and compassion. The deep blue color in Buddhism symbolizes medicine and healing.  May the beautiful combination of charity, compassion and healing powers in this necklace connect your positive energy with those who suffer in this world.  Cost $25. 50% of the proceeds from the purchase of this necklace will be donated to Doctors Without Borders – Haiti to support their emergency medical efforts.  Please visit http://jewelryforacause.net/
 
 
KINDERGARTEN 101 Program
A two week intense “Academic” program to get your child ready to jump into Kindergarten!Monday, June 21st through Friday July 2nd (9am to 1pm) For more information call 310-476-2274 or jgoldberg@leobaecktemple.org Presented by the Early Childhood Center of Leo Baeck Temple1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd.  in Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-476-2274
 
The Autism Debate: Who’s Afraid of Jenny McCarthy?
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1967796,00.html
 
Cats! At the Pantages Theatre
Tuesday, March 9 through Sunday, March 21 -There’s no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history.     6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA 90028http://www.broadwayla.org 
 
RIP-OFF ALERT: Banks trying to scare customers into allowing feesChase and Bank of America are both trying to trick customers into “opting in” for rip-off fees, according to The New York Times.
http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/2010/02/24/17831/
 
 
O.T. therapist LeadReferral from Jens List member Dinakimmel@hotmail.com.
“I have an amazing O.T. therapist that has been working with my son Gabriel for almost a year. To say that she has changed our lives is an understatement. She has given us our son back and for us to keep her all to ourselves would be selfish. She just had 2 spots become available for private O.T. If you would like to find out more information on her visit her at  www.inspiredmotherhood.com. Dani is also starting a support group for families with children whom like Gabriel have P.D.D. now known as A.S.D, sensory integration challenges and mild/moderate developmental delays. I haven’t been able to find any support groups with my son’s delays. I am looking forward to connecting with other parents, sharing our stories, our life challenges and supporting eachother with this process. Please contact Dani at Daniellesigal@yahoo.com
 
Over the years, garden errors turn into educationFun article: ‘Trial and error’ garden advice with an edge.
http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2010/02/dulcy_mahar_over_the_years_gar.html
 
 
Yummy in my Tummy
What’s cookin’ and other non essential questionswww.yummyinmytummy.biz
 
West Valley Playhouse Children’s Theatre Program
The production is staged by adult members of the theater company but individual children are also selected from the audience to come on stage so there is an interactive element.  The entire audience is also asked to participate in certain songs or lines so all end up feeling included.  Bring a camera if you attend as they allow pictures.  There is also time following the show for the kids to get the actors’ autographs.  There is a concession stand selling snacks and juice boxes.  Glossy photos of the cast can be purchased too at min cost for autographs. Call 818-884-1907 for more info!
 
The Rx Locker
DR. DREW AND THE RX LOCKER WORK TO HELP SECURE RX DRUGS, EDUCATE AND SAVE LIVES
It is a locking storage device designed to hold up to 4 prescription pill bottles and still fit inside a standard medicine cabinet.  A chromed metal combination lock provides convenient access for the user while ensuring secure storage. 
www.RxLocker.com
 
Prime Time Mommie
A group for mommies over the age of 32 with a child under the age of 3.http://www.meetup.com/primetime/
 
Are Grandparents Making Kids Fat?http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/26/are-grandparents-making-kids-fat/
 
What’s the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?http://www.chow.com/stories/12039
 
 
Canoga Park Branch Library FREE Read to Me L.A. Program
Read to Me LA is a FREE program that teaches parents how to read to their pre-school children daily and to give their children the tools they need to become readers.Parents and children who attend story time will receive FREE books, book lists, and tips to help continue building their children’s reading skills daily.20939 Sherman Way in Canoga ParkGARDENSSaturday, March 20th at 3 pmBUNNIESSaturday, April 3rd at 3 pmBUTTERFLIESSaturday, April 17th at 3 pmMOTHERSSaturday, May 1st at 3 pmCall for more information 818-887-0320
 
VOICE LESSONS
For kids and young adults with singer, stage star, recording artist, vocal coach, acting teacher, and musical theater director, Lisa Fishman.  Lisa teaches young people to sing and perform songs in a fun and supportive environment.  A former teacher and director with ‘Kids On Stage’ in Santa Monica, ‘The Adderley School’ in Pacific Palisades, and ‘The Lake Forest Children’s Theatre’ in Chicago, IL, Lisa has 15+ years of experience working with kids of all ages.  SPECIALITIES:  BROADWAY to Pop to Folk to Jazz to Jewish Music to students’ own Original Compositions!, Audition preparation and performing skills, How to act a song and find your character, Repertoire selection, Vocal projection, breath control and support, Exercises for strength, range, and flexibility, Posture and placement, Caring for the voice, Confidence and poise, Working with a microphone vs. stage singing, Working with a band, and lots more fun!!!  FIRST LESSON IS FREE!   AFFORDABLE RATES! Call LISA FISHMAN  at 323-841-3474 or email OyItsFish@aol.com    www.Myspace.com/LisaFishmanVoiceLessons
 
Muvee Reveal
Every parent’s solution to preserving those priceless family memories by creating professional-looking home movies with ease. Parents, grandparents, even kids can transform home videos and family photos into keepsake movies by adding captions, voiceovers, music, and more. Amateur moviemakers of any skill level can create personalized movies in minutes by choosing from a variety of professionally designed styles and syncing their photos and videos to the beat of their favorite music. Once created, movies can be easily shared with relatives and family friends by posting them on YouTube and Facebook, burning them onto a DVD, or even exporting them to an iPod or iPhone. Quality home movie making has never been so easy!http://store.smithmicro.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=12272
 
PERMANENT EYE & LIP MAKE-UP LEAD
No more getting up early to put make up on, you will always be made up!  Farba  also does eye brows.Call (310) 466-5963 for more info! Use code word (permanent) and get 10% off each area.
 
Micro Dermbrasion Treatment!  Only $50 Dollars!
It is a non-invasive resurfacing of the skin.  It’s great on most skin types!  It helps restore new collagen, lightens hyperpigmentatin, softens lines, and controls oiliness.  It’s great on clients who have sundamage or acne scars Your skin overall looks smooth and fresh looking! Give Brenda a call at 818-207-6320 to make appointment.(It expires in March). She also does facials, waxing, make up, lash perming, lash extensions, and air brush tanning.
 
Certified Public Accountant LeadsAre you looking for a Certified Public Accountant/tax preparer to prepare your taxes this year?  Marvin N. Grossman has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 35 years and can prepare your taxes or help with your business needs.  His practice involves filing individual, trust, corporate, partnership, not-for-profit, sales tax, payroll tax, etc., business consulting, and bookkeeping.  Contact mngcpa@verizon.net or (310) 850-1204 for further info.
ANDShlomo Barash will get your taxes done and if you mention Jen’s list , he will give you a 15% discount: Call 818-601-4254 for more info
 
Rodan + Fields Skincare – Sales Consultants Needed
Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv, have done it again!  What they did for acne they are now doing for Sun
Damage, and they have created a “Prescription for Success” with their 4 new skincare regimens and business model.   The team is experiencing rapid growth, and is looking for individuals in the Los Angeles are with good leadership and sales skills to join the executive team.  This is a GROUND floor opportunity, with less than 5,000 consultants nationwide, and the chance to create unlimited income.  Imagine how life would be different if you were given the opportunity to join Proactiv on the ground floor? You will be provided with two personal websites, email and ongoing-training and marketing tools.  Rodan + Fields pays strong commissions plus bonuses, and the position can be either full or part time, all from the comfort of your home, on YOUR schedule. If you are a self-starter, willing to learn and ready to make money, please email your information and/or resume at carrie_jeff@roadrunner.com. Interviews are being conducted through March 20th.
 
Find the right Health Insurance for your family!
Greg Eisenman specializes in individual plans, cares about his clients, and is good at finding what is best for YOU!Call him at (818) 914.7234 or E-Mail: greg-eisenman@leavitt.com for more info
 
7.5′ PET KENNEL – NEW IN BOX – $250This is a brand new, never used Petsafe 7.5′ x 7.5′ pet kennel.  It is in a box and you assemble yourself.  Bought for a dog, then never got one.  You can see more details from the link below.  On sale, it is selling for $399 so this is clearly a great deal. http://www.thepetstoreonline.com/petsafe-75754-fencemaster-box-kennel.htmlIf interested, please email tamss@earthlink.net
 
Audi Q7 s-line
$47,000 – power everything.  Nav, satilite radio, backup camera.  All wheel drive.  14000 miles. third row option.  Dark grey with black leather. In perfect condition. Email cstein2930@roadrunner.com