Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Head Above Water Swim School
Today’s Jen’s list sponsor is a premier swim lesson provider in all of Southern California and has taught thousands of children to swim. They offer lessons in your private home or in one of their heated pools in Century City, Beverly Hills, West LA, Pasadena, Playa Vista, Burbank and Westlake Village. All instructors are Red Cross certified in CPR, have years of aquatic experience. Visit www.headabovewater.net or call 888-990-7946 for more information.
Offer good for new clients only

 
Today in History
Disney’s Donald Duck makes his debut. (1934)
 
 
Girls Get Real!
Early bird discount extended to June 17th! Sign up now and save $30 on a week of fun and inspiration for your daughter. She’ll join a cozy group of girls 9-12 at The UCLA Family Commons, choosing from activities like crafts, drama, martial arts, yoga. At the same time, she’ll build confidence and a sense of self to see her through the teen years – benefits that last a lifetime. Call 310.395.5650 or email info@uclacommons.com for more info! Register at www.uclacommons.com
1221 Second Street, Santa Monica
 
 

Get ready for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime!
Right now, you can hit terminal velocity at iFly Hollywood with the best deal in town, and just in time for Father’s Day! 

I tried it — and LOVED it!(see my photo on the coupon!) “iFly indoor skydiving was one of the most fun experiences I have ever had! It was not only fun for me to do, but it was also fun to see my husband do it too. Watching him spin around the wind tunnel with a big smile on his face and his cheeks rippling was amazing! I can’t wait to do it again. The staff and instructors were great and made sure everything was enjoyable! This is something you do NOT want to miss out on!”  

Your trip to iFly includes training, flight suit rental, gear, two flights (the equivalent of three skydive freefalls), and one-on-one instruction from an iFly certified flight instructor. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion once you’ve regained your sense of balance. If you want to relive it with out-of-town friends and family, you can buy a photo or DVD of your “flight.” Feel free to bring reluctant friends — they can watch your freefall from any angle with the 360-degree public viewing area. After your drop, check out Jillian’s next door. They have billiards, upscale bowling, arcade games, and a full restaurant and bar. They just went through a total remodel and is better than ever. It’s also a great place to host parties and special events! 

Get in on this deal and prepare for gravity-free greatness at iFly Hollywood! The “Earn Your Wings” package and a $10 game card to the freshly-renovated Jillian’s can be yours for only $50 from Jen’s List! 

http://www.socialbuy.com/jenslist


Want A Green Dry Cleaner That Delivers To Your Door?
FREE Pick-up and Delivery Service – 1st 25 NEW customers will receive $10.00 off your order!Select Cleaners offers Low Prices and Great Service! They service the West Valley Monday through Saturday.Go to www.Select-Cleaners.com and select “Request A Pick Up” or Call 818-826-9294! Family Owned and Environmentally Friendly. **Jen’s List Members receive 10% off your orders forever**
Price Sheets are located on the website
  
 
AMAZING BAKERY!
Something different vs. your standard grocery store dessert! “Bella Donna Special Events And Bakery” on Sherman Way in Canoga Park is filled with your favorites. Donna McDaniel-Pavlock, a former singer with Toto, Motley Crue, Billy Idol and Disneyland, has spent most of her adult life with a mike in one hand and a mixing bowl in the other. After 12 years as a successful event planner, her bakery addition is just the next, sweet step. Planning a wedding, a party, or romantic dinner? Let Donna and her staff create your dream. In need of something sweet? Go in and try an orange creamcicle or banarama cupcake, or a traditional chocolate fudge or coconut cake – it’s all there and more – come taste for yourself! I LOVE them!
Bella Donna Special Events and Bakery
21727 Sherman Way in Canoga Park, CA 91303
818 704-5032
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 A.M. till 6:00 P.M – Closed Monday
  
 
Freelance Graphic Designer
Jessica Shulman has been a freelance graphic designer for over 5 years. She has ample experience with branding (logos, business cards, brochures, stationery etc.), package design, t-shirts, invitations.  Anything and everything you can dream up.  Jessica understands what it’s like to be an entrepreneur and is willing to work with you to design what you need in time and under budget.  Feel free to call her at any time: 310-721-5308.  Or email her at jessica@jesgraphicdesign.com.  You can samples of Jessica’s work at www.jesgraphicdesign.com
 
 
Free Outdoor Family Movie Sponsored by Councilman Smith of Dist. 12
Saturday June 12th in Porter Ranch
All are invited! Don’t miss “Monsters vs. Aliens” at the season premiere of Movies Under the Stars, our free outdoor film series in public parks. FREE popcorn! FREE picnic dinners!
 
 
Robin Sax weekly SaxFacts blog and Newsletter
A weekly email update on all of Robin’s media appearances, publications, appearances/activities and also provides resources for everything from scouting for a nanny to getting a trust notarized.
 
Keeping Our Children Safe
Presented by the San Fernando Valley / Santa Clarita Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council
Would you like to know some of the most effective ways to protect your child from child abuse?
At this training you will learn:
• How to talk with children about child abuse
• Things you can do to protect your child from abusers
• Character traits of typical abusers
• Effective communication with children and teens
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 9am – 12pm for a free training @
The Odyssey
15600 Odyssey Drive in Granada Hills
Breakfast Served 9-10 AM. Seating is limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
For more info – contact Rita Baer at ritatbaer@aol.com.
 
 
StoryTimeFunLand:
A musical experience of singing, dancing, reading and storytelling featuring Train Conductor Daniel, Ticket-Taker Mindy and Monkey! Story TimeFunLand has a performance every week at Stories Books&Cafe in Echo Park. The StoryTimeFunLand express leaves at 4:30! Great fun for kids 0-5. Suggested donation $5.
The Horizon milk article posted yesterday was from 2007.
I did not realize it was outdated. Please disregard.
 
 
Musical Friday night service
Cantor Harris Shore and Rabbi Ira Rosenfeld, the brand new clergy team at Hollywood Temple Beth El in West Hollywood, invite all who wish to join them in celebrating the Jewish Sabbath with this synagogue first! June 11th at 7 pm in their splendid, 1200-seat sanctuary, followed by a Kiddush. Enjoy the beautiful music of Kabbalat Shabbat and evening tradition, as the temple welcomes not only the Shabbat Queen, but also special guest pianist and singer Marissa Steingold.  Additionally, you’ll be treated to a “taste of the High Holy Days” as Cantor Harris introduces the temple’s new, professional choir that will be enhancing this year’s services with their splendid voices.  And be prepared for a most stimulating sermon by Rabbi Ira. 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood
323-656-3150
 
 
7th ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY CATCH ON JUNE 20th
The Los Angeles Dodgers invite families on to the field at Dodger Stadium. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is free and provides families with the opportunity to play catch at Dodger Stadium in celebration of Father’s Day. Dodger partner Farmer John is donating Dodger dogs for the occasion, Sparkletts will provide water bottles and Coca Cola will supply PowerAde. Fans can park for free at Dodger Stadium on Father’s Day. The Sunset Gate opens at 10 a.m. and families enter through the center field gates. Music, merchandise, the Dodger Ticket truck and Dodger fan clubs will be on site for the event. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will get a complimentary Dodger dog.
CASTING
Are you pregnant with multiples by In Vitro Fertilization?
Are you nervous about taking care of multiple babies at one time? Are you worried you might be able to handle it? Do you need some advice or tips on managing multiples? If you are pregnant with multiples and would like to talk to some of our celebrity experts about what to expect when the babies come home, please share your story for this special TV project!
AND
Celebrity doctor TV pilot is seeking a married couple dealing with infidelity
This is a pilot only, so it will not air. The chosen couple will have the opportunity to speak with the doctor and at least one expert about their issues with the intent of achieving a life-changing outcome.  If you’re interested, or would like to learn more, please contact realityproducers@gmail.com.   
AND
Did you choose to work and start your career instead of going to college?
Do you believe college isn’t a workable model in 2010. Tina Seiler Casting is currently casting a web docu-series for a major company that will examine the lives of several twenty-something’s from the American Middle Class. Looking for females 18-28 interested in sharing the story of their economic hardships as well as their personal goals. Films this weekend. There is pay. Contact tkscasting@yahoo.com
AND
ARE YOU READY TO CONQUER YOUR CLUTTER?
If you’re tired of struggling with the life you’re living and think your clutter is holding you back, they want to hear your story! Let expert, Peter Walsh, help you achieve your goals w/ your home and life! The Oprah Winfrey Network is now seeking Los Angeles area residents who are ready to dig deep and change their lives! Email a paragraph about your situation, a recent photo of yourself and your clutter, and contact info to: bigfishcasting@mac.com
 
 
Re-snack. Re-wrap. Re-think your lunch.
You know those plastic snack bags that you are constantly throwing away? Instead of throwing thousands of baggies and lunch wrappings into the trash every year, you can go green by getting reusable ones! PB GREEN bags and wraps are a great eco-friendly alternative to those one-time-use plastic bags. They’re easy to clean (dishwasher and washing machine safe), have a BPA free lining, and they look good too! Check them out: www.pbgreenbags.com
 
 
Mini-Spa Day Including Facial, Massage, and Body Polish with Infra-red Jet Session
Offered by ConejoDeals.com to Jen’s List Members for Just $54! Local Deal-a-day site ConejoDeals.com is selling certificates for a Mini-Spa Day at the Body Sanctuary in Westlake Village. The value of this deal is $185. Use promo code Jen10. The offer expires at MIDNIGHT tonight, but you have all summer to book your appointment.
 
 

Adorable Father’s Day Gift and one that you can make at home!
 
 
Give your guy the ultimate relaxing treat with an authentic barbershop shave or cut
It’s like a spa treatment for men! A traditional hot towel straight razor shave with warm shaving cream, or a meticulous cut, all in an upscale setting at “Baxter Finley Barber and Shop”. Give him the break he deserves for Father’s Day; he will thank you! GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE. Designed and built with an old world, masculine charm…the newly opened shop has chairs from the 1920’s, reclaimed Douglas Fir flooring, custom made oak back bars, subway tile walls…and everything you expect to find in an authentic old school barber shop. With a basic cuts and shaves only menu, the shop focuses on great service and skilled barber techniques. Come see what the buzz is about…
515 North La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles (1/2 blk. south of Melrose)
310-657-4726
 
 
Surprise the dads in your life with a great new photo of the kids or family!
Give him the gift of a stunning photo to display at work or show off at home.
Special Father’s Day Photo Package:
–    30 minute session in studio or on location in Venice Beach
–    Two 5×7 desk prints and one 8×10 wall print (all fully re-touched)
–    Online viewing gallery
Just $150 when you book by June 19th. Gift certificates also available!
The Pod Photography
1219½ Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice
310-399-0878


Stay healthy and create a healthy environment for your family
Dawn is currently a professional writer and organic interior design consultant.  You can view her articles at the Camarillo Green Examiner. http://www.examiner.com/x-48084-Camarillo-Green-Living-Examiner  and her other writing  post http://hubpages.com/profile/dawnM  or her blog http://ecofriendlyparents.blogspot.com/  
 
 
When was the last time you went through your emergency supply checklist?
Are you prepared for fire season? Are you ready for the next earthquake? Well, SOS Survival Products has you covered at their Annual Parking Lot Sale. A leader in preparedness supplies since 1989.
Friday, June 11th & Saturday, June 12th 9 am to 4 pm
SPECIAL MARKDOWNS during the Parking Lot Sale ONLY! Up to 75% OFF!
15705 Strathern St., #12 in Van Nuys
1-800-479-7998
 
 
MUSIC TOGETHER * New Locations in Woodland Hills & Encino
The beloved early childhood music education program Music Together has new locations at Outside the Box in Woodland Hills and Degas Dance Studio in Encino.  Enroll through Sunshine Music for our 8-Week Summer Session that begins July 7th.  Weekly classes are 45 minutes and include singing, dancing, instrument play and lots of fun!  Tuition includes an illustrated songbook and two music CDs.  Sign up for FREE trial class during our Spring Session at
www.SunshineMusic.org or e-mail director@sunshinemusic.org

 
Malipalooza – free concert and movie event
Saturday, June 19, 5:00 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park (PCH & Malibu Cyn)
Enjoy an outdoor concert and showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (movie begins at dusk). Games, bounce houses, vendors, and more! Fun family event. Bring your chair and blankets. For additional information call 310-317-1364 or visit www.ci.malibu.ca.us
 
 
The MUSIC-in-ME Summer Series
Begins the first week of July and run through the end of August (7-weeks).
Class times are as follows:
Thursday 930-1015AM (1-3yrs old)
Friday 930-1015AM (1-3 yrs old)
Saturday 12-1245PM (6-12mo music & sign)
Saturday 1-145PM (1-3 yrs old)
 
Ride the 2010 TOPANGA CANYON SUMMER BEACH BUS to LOCAL BEACHES
This service is sponsored by the County of Los Angeles Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
JUNE 21 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 – MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
Any person boarding the bus under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
 
 

Father’s Day Helicopter Adventure with Orbic Air
Sunday, June 20th from 10am-5pm
Toss the socks, ties, & cuff links and give Dad a truly unique experience like no other. Choose a hands on adventure by treating Dad to a Discovery Flight or a 20 minute tour of the city as a family(of 4). They will provide BBQ, refreshments, and crafts for the kids. $299 per family. Space is limited! Call Katherine @ 818.988.6532 for more info!

 

Laugh Factory Comedy Camp, Summer 2010
“An Escape For Kids & Teens Who Shouldn’t Have To Escape”
Underprivileged children*, ages 9 to 16, particularly those considered “at-risk,” who want to learn stand-up comedy from the Professional Comedians who instruct them. Past “camp counselors” have included Richard Prior, Dane Cook, Paul Rodriguez, Chris
Rock, Chris Tucker, Adam Sandler, and the Wayans brothers. Tryout/Interview*
Saturday, June 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Campers will then meet on eight to ten consecutive Saturdays, starting on Saturday, June 26th, also from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8001 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood
EMAIL: comedycamp@laughfactory.com OR CALL: (323) 656-1336, ext. 1
 
 
The Baby & Toddler Water Safety Workshop
June 12th at A Mother’s Haven
• Teach you why creating a nurturing water experience creates children who are both water safe & water confident
• Explain the most common water dangers & provide tools to prevent and avoid those dangers
• Answer the most commonly asked swimming & water safety questions
• Provide you with information on recent groundbreaking research regarding how your young one learns in the water and on land
PREPARE YOUR FAMILY for safe summer fun while learning how to prevent the most common water dangers. Find out how WATER PLAY CAN HELP YOUR CHILD build communication skills, motor skills, enhance development & build confidence.
Presented by owner of Water Otters Swim School, Jennifer Golde. Jennifer is a Water Safety Educator, Swimming Instructor & Former Preschool Teacher and has been teaching in the San Fernando Valley for more than a decade. Participants will have a chance to WIN a $50 Gift Certificate towards Private Swim Lessons or Mommy & Me Group Lessons. All participants will also be offered a 10% discount for all swim related products purchased at A Mother’s Haven the day of the workshop. Space is limited to 10 families. Please contact jennifer@waterotters.com to reserve your spot.
 
 
Retro Father’s Day Clip-Art Labels
 
 
Flap Happy Childrenswear Outlet Store is having it’s annual Summer Blowout Sale!
Girl’s sizes 3 months through 14 yrs and Boy’s sizes 3 months through 12 years, past season and irregular merchandise. Warm weather gear includes swimwear, rash guards, tees, shorts, dresses and hats!  Cold weather gear includes bright, colorful playwear, dresses, tees, pants, fleece jackets and hats.All at 50% – 80% off regular retail prices!
SALE HOURS: Friday, June 11th and Sat., June 12th, 10am – 5pm
Regular store hours: Tues through Friday 10am – 3pm (Closed Wed. June 9th)
2330 Michigan Ave. in Santa Monica
310-453-3527
 
 
Donate your gently used backpacks to help the children of Haiti
Emelita Street School will be collecting gently used backpacks at the end of this school year. They are sending these with other basic school supplies to help the children Haiti. If you know your child will be getting rid of his/her backpack please consider dropping it off at the front office. Contact info and details are available on the school website www.EmelitaStreetSchool.com (Basic school supplies include items such as book bags, new/used backpacks, pencils, pens, erasers, markers, glue sticks, crayons, colored pencils.)
 
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Fernando Valley
An all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness. We understand that coping with mental illness can be overwhelming. They know. They have been there. They can help. For many, finding NAMI-SFV was the beginning of hope and recovery. All services and programs are FREE.
 
 
An Epic Adventure Awaits You at the El Capitan Theatre!
See Disney’s PRINCE OF PERSIA Now thru June 16!
For more information about the El Capitan Theatre, visit: www.elcapitantickets.com
 
 
THE MOST TIME EFFICIENT WAY TO GET THAT PRE-BABY TUMMY!
THIS $15 DVD MAKES IT POSSIBLE! With RAVE reviews by Pilates Style Magazine, MomLogic & Ergo Baby Carrier, Synthecore’s Mommy & Baby, Pilates & More DVD is like having a Pilates Instructor in your home!  Synthecore is  family run & is focused on the bond between parent & child, while striving to achieve a strong, pain free body. This routine consists of Pilates, ballet, yoga & strength training. Synthecore is proudly ECO-friendly!
 
 
BACKYARD BOOTCAMP’S SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SPECIAL!
Lose 6 lbs. before July 4th!  Backyard Bootcamp isn’t just another park workout with the same exercises every day. We visit 6 different trails in the Tarzana area as well as a couple of parks to give you 15 uniquely fun and challenging workouts in 5 weeks.  Your group will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:15am-7:30am (before it gets HOT!).  The next available 5 Week session begins June 21st.  Regular price for 5 Weeks = $289.  JEN’S LIST price = ONLY $99!!  (you must attend all 15 classes and enroll in at least 2 consecutive 5-week sessions to receive this special low price.)  This offer is available to only 10 PARTICIPANTS. CALL Leslie (818)633-5180 to enroll before June 18th.  Visit www.backyardbootcamp.org and click on PHOTOS to see what you can be doing this summer!!