Thursday August 5, 2010

Today in History
Little Orphan Annie comic strip debuts. (1924)

 

Discover LA, Like the Best Places to Hear Music Outside!
Music under the stars with a bottle of wine. Music in the sunshine with a picnic and the kids. Suggestion #2: The Los Angeles Arboretum. Bring a picnic, watch the peacocks and listen to the LA Phil in the gorgeous gardens of the Arboretum. There’s so much to do, explore and discover in LA and dailyD helps you do just that. Check out our other suggestions for places to hear concerts out in nature, and sign up to get emails on great deals near you.
http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist 

 

Liposuction Makeover Special
First area of liposuction for $1500.00 & any additional areas done at $500 per area. See what others are saying about David R. Milstein MD @ http://losangeles.citysearch.com/review/47193721. Contact Yvette at 818-730-2227 to schedule your FREE consultation by August 23,2010
www.LABodySculpture.com

 

MY GYM SUMMER CAMP – AGES 3-9
A half day of gymnastics, arts/crafts, story time, mush, sports and more.
Aug. 23rd-27th and Aug. 30th-Sept. 3rd from 10:30am-1:30pm
$40 a day(or $35 a day when you sign up for 5 or more)
Please send a peanut free lunch. Snack will be provided.
22027-B Vanown Street in Woodland Hills
Call 818-702-6946 to reserve your spot
2701 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks
Call 805-494-4154 to reserve your spot

 

Blood Donations Needed:
Danielle Gannot is a 3 year old little girl battling stomach cancer and needs your help. She is in the fight of her life and needs Blood Donations. Blood Donations can be given at Children’s Hospital Children’s Center
4650 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles CA 90027
Hours are:  Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:30pm It is very important that you let the Blood bank know that the blood donation is to be “credited” to Danielle Gannot

 

D.E.L.T.A. Rescue (Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals)
The largest “No Kill, Care-for-Life,” Sanctuary of its kind in the world.
http://www.deltarescue.org/

 

NoHo Dental Group – $175 for Zoom Teeth Whitening ($695 value)
There’s a saying that the better something tastes, the worse it is for you. The same goes for your teeth. All of that delicious red wine, diet soda and coffee – vital life fluids for many of us – slowly deteriorate enamel and dull your smile. Right now, you can get professional teeth whitening at 75% off face value with today’s deal: $175 for a one-hour Zoom teeth whitening treatment at one of five NoHo Dental Group locations.
www.socialbuy.com/jenslist

 

 Randi Marie Photography is offering easy breezy summer specials now through September
Book now through the month of September and have receive a 2 hour portrait session with one copy of prints for $200. They specialize in baby portraits, maternity & family portraits. Why not capture your babies smile this summer? Also, receive 50% all packages now through September. Visit www.RandiMariePhotography.com for portfolio and pricing information. Still too much? Make an offer! Call (818) 679 8638 for more info!

 

So you dream of long or fuller hair…
Working with Hairdreams extensions for over 7 years, Put Me In Your Hair has helped many clients achieve the dream of long and fuller hair with the safest application and highest quality hair available on the market today. Call 805.506.1134 for a complimentary consultation today.
www.putmeinyourhair.com

 

BEVERLY HILLS MANNERS – “LET’S DANCE!” COTILLION 2010/2011 SEASON
A modernized version of the traditional cotillion more aligned to meet the needs and desires of children today.  The friendly, interactive and entertaining approach allows children to absorb the material while recognizing the value and relevancy of these essential life tools. The program which combines dance and etiquette is held once a month on a Wednesday evening at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club.  Instructor, Danny Ponickly, of “Mad Hot Ballroom” and Co-Founder of non-profit organization Ballroom MADNESS, will provide the dance portion of the series. Program dates are as follows: 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 1/12, 2/23 & 3/23 | Grades 3 – 7th | Class Registration: $385 per child.  For more information, please e-mail info@beverlyhillsmanners.com OR register online at http://www.beverlyhillsmanners.com/.  Jen’s List readers receive a discount!

 

RENT
Written by Jonathan Larson, will be performed at the Hollywood Bowl for three performances only, Friday and Saturday August 6th and 7th at 8:30pm, and Sunday August 8th at 7:30pm. Neil Patrick Harris will direct the production, with musical direction by Tim Weil and choreography by Jamal Sims. The cast includes Skylar Astin, Wayne Brady, Vanessa Hudgens, Telly Leung, Collins Pennie, Nicole Scherzinger, Tracie Thoms, and Aaron Tveit. 

 

 

Coed Flag Football
Woodland Hills Recreation Center
5858 Shoup Ave. in Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818-883-9370/818-883-3262

 

LICENSED FAMILY CHILD DAYCARE
Quality Child Daycare in a safe, residential neighborhood. State licensed (#197416352). Certified CPR/First Aid. A fun, nurturing, and creative environment. A loving, caring provider with 14 years of experience. Preschool program. Art, music, dance. Nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Bright and clean rooms. Enclosed large yard for outdoor activities. Individual care and attention. Open 7:30 am-6:00 pm. More information, please call 818-788-8785 or 323-788-1024.

 Dinner with Tinkerbell!
Tuesday, August 10th 5:30-7:00
Come for face painting, storytelling, games and pizza.
$25/child
RSVP 818-783-8488
They have Fairytale Birthday Parties too !
www.fairiesanddragonsparties.com
16733 Ventura Blvd in Encino

 

Meet fun Jewish families in Ventura County
Visit www.meetup.com/venturajewishparenting-com Or go to www.meetup.com and search “Ventura Jewish”.

 

Family Video and Photography Services
Would you like to watch and enjoy your family videos? Would you like to see all your favorite memories with unwanted parts edited out?  Jennifer can help!  She transfers all types of tape to DVD or Blu-Ray or to a hard drive for safe keeping.  Photo/video slideshows for parties, web video creation and editing, photography and filming services. Call 310-907-6580 now to get all your tapes organized into one DVD folder!
Http://www.familyvideoservices.info

 

Do you enjoy perfumes? Grow your fragrances
Think of how a pleasant scent enhances your day!  Here’s an assortment of sweetly scented plants.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/

 

NBCU Triathlon Team Fundraiser
A fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles needs your help. The NBC Universal triathlon team is holding an online auction and we’re looking for donations. Any donation, big or small would be greatly appreciated as they strive to raise over $100,000 for the pediatric cancer unit at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The auction begins on August 14th and will be widely publicized. To donate email Kat Scudder at kat.scudder@nbcuni.com.
http://nauticamalibutriathlon.kintera.org/ 

 

World of Wonder
http://www.getgoopy.com/
One-Hour workshops Monday, August 16th. *Weekly play groups are in the works.
Toddler & Me    (ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years)  10:00 to 11:00
Waddler & Me   (ages 12 to 18 months)  11:15 to 12:15
To sign up, please contact A Mother’s Haven in Encino by phone 818.380.3111 or email info@shopthehaven.com. Space is very limited to preserve an intimate play experience. Workshop fee is $30.Remember to bring a change of clothes! At least ONE.
http://www.amothershaven.com/

 

Baby Steps Dance FREE trial class
Saturday, August 21st for dancers 18 months through 5 years old. Visit www.babystepsdance.com for more information and to reserve your spot!

 

Zeezy Educational Workbooks
Zeezy will teach your child the skills needed to succeed in school! Zeezy is an interactive workbook that teaches upper elementary and middle school students the organization, study and communication skills needed to succeed in school and life. The Zeezy workbook focuses on teaching everyday life skills such as time management, how to study for a test, note taking, self advocacy and much more.   Visit www.zeezy.net and help your child start the school year feeling prepared and confident.

 

BACK TO SCHOOL ORGANIZATION with heather|brookes
Has summer camp left you with piles of arts and crafts projects and nowhere to put them? Is getting the kids ready for school AND clearing your home of summer clutter more than 1 person can handle? For the month of August, mention Jen’s List and receive a free in-home consultation + 1 complimentary hour of organization per organizer requested. ($175+ value)
Call 310.409.4690 or email info@heatherbrookes.org for more info!
www.heatherbrookes.org

 

New Eyes”- One Woman Show
August 8, 14 & 15- Santa Monica Playhouse
Israeli actress, Yafit Josephson, a former soldier in the Israeli army and a USC School of Theater alumna, stars in “New Eyes,” a one-woman autobiographical show, written by Suzanne Bressler and Yafit Josephson. As the actress finds herself repeatedly cast as a villain, paralleling the struggles of her homeland, she wrestles with how far she is willing to go to challenge, change or accept how others see her.
www.neweyesplay.com

 

Hand Perfection’s fun, flirty and super stylish SPF Glovettes
A fashionable way to protect your oh so delicate hands from the sun’s harmful aging rays. Seasonally cool, comfortable and practical enough to wear all day, everyday, our opaque spandex Glovettes offer invaluable protection in a racy leopard-print. Use code jenslist25 for 25% off your order for the month of August.
http://handperfection.com/glovettes.html

 

Web & Graphic Design
Sivan has been a Web/Graphic designer for the last 10 years. If you are interested in a website or Graphic services (Basic website, e-commerce/shopping cart, CMS-self managed website, Business cards, flyers, post cards and more), call Sivan at: 818-292-3282 or Email: info@kamooki.com.
www.kamooki.com

 

Spoil yourself with a fully comprehensive interior design consultation
With designer Georgette Westerman, a talented and gifted local designer you can choose any space in your home or work place and Georgette will provide insight and professional guidance to create the best-suited environment for you. Her expertise include spatial and furniture planning, bathroom and kitchen design, custom cabinetry and furniture, upholstery and window treatments, and children’s bedroom decor. She is best known for imparting affordable style into the homes of young families. Georgette’s capability of turning dreams and visions into reality are her biggest asset – she believes that interior design is not a luxury but an investment. Check out www.GeorgetteWestermanInteriors.com for her latest projects and client testimonials.CALL/EMAIL TODAY FOR SPECIAL LOW RATES and FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION: 310 552 0029 or  Georgettewesterman@gmail.com

 

Friday, August 6th Shabbat
Temple Judea Friday Night Tot Shabbat. (West Hills) 6:30pm
Tot Shabbat at Temple Judea-West Hills. With Rabbi Dan Moskovitz and Song Leader Dustin Tiep. For families with young families.
http://www.templejudea.com.
Temple Adat Elohim Tot Shabbat (Thousand Oaks) 6:30-7pm.
Please join us for a Tot Shabbat with music and fun for the all the children.
http://www.adatelohim.com/.
Temple Kol Tikvah “Teach Your Children Shabbat” (Woodland Hills) 6:30pm.  Shabbat service for the entire family. Come by at 5:45 pm for some crafts at our Open House!  Bring a picnic dinner, get a tour, and meet our new Cantor, Cantor Coyot and find out about the changes to our Religious School program!
http://www.koltikvah.org
Temple Aliyah Family Shabbat Service (Woodland Hills) 7:30pm.
Family Shabbat service with Rabbi Vogel and Hazzan Stein every 1st Friday of the month, is where clergy share a story and children who are celebrating a birthday that month ascend the bimah to be acknowledged and receive a treat. The service is followed by Israeli dancing.
http://www.templealiyah.org/.
Pasadena Temple & Center Shabbat Picnic! (Pasedena)
Bring-your-own dairy picnic (6PM) followed by family services (7PM); Perfect for families with children 8 and under; come find us on the Katz Terrace Lawn!
http://pjtc.net.

 

LCSW available to provide psychotherapy in your home
Family, couples and individual at reasonable price. Contact Arielle Penn at 310-892-7435 or arispenn1@aol.com for more info.

 

Should you discipline another person’s child?
Whether you are chaperoning your child’s class trip or hosting a party, you may need to take on an authoritative role with a friend’s child. Psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser offers tips for appropriately administering discipline.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/ 

 

Family Fundays in August with Peter Alsop’s Kids  Koncerts and Creative PlayGround
Sunday, August 8 at 11 am
Sunday, August 15 at 11 am
Sunday, August 22 at 11 am
Saturday, August 28 at 11 am
Sunday, August 29 at 11 am
The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga CA 90290
Call (310) 455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com for more info!

 

Yellow Balloon Children’s Hairstyling
Back to school haircuts for kids! The Yellow Balloon childrens salon of studio city is offering all Jens list members 10% off haircuts and haircare products. Join them on facebook and write on their wall and recomend 10 new friends to their facebook and get 1/2 off your next haircut!
12448 Ventura Blvd in Studio City
818-760-7141
www.theyellowballoon.com

 

ARE YOU JUGGLING & STRUGGLING?
Caught between caring for your kids and your parents? The Helpful Son provides personal assistance to older adults – mail sorting, computer help, bookkeeping, and accompaniment to appointments/shopping without the 4 hr minimum agency requirement. The Helpful Son is your stand-in when you aren’t available to check on your parents. “Any Task, Just Ask!”  Call (818) 634-3800 and let The Helpful Son take care of your parents so caregiving doesn’t take over your life!
www.TheHelpfulSon.com

 

FREE group fitness class at Equinox in Woodland Hills!
NYC’s hottest fitness & lifestyle practice is finally hitting the West Coast! Build your physical, and mental muscle with IntenSati, a revolutionary workout that burns up to 800 calories a class. IntenSati combines martial arts, yoga,  aerobics, strength training, and meditation with spoken affirmations. IntenSati promotes weight loss, sculpting, and toning, all while encouraging you to live your best life now!  RSVP to ravenna@satilife.com to secure your spot.
Sunday Aug 8th at 11:30am.
21530 Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills

 

LOOKING FOR A RESIDENT MANAGER POSITION
Jens List member is looking for a resident manager position. Ariela has 20 years experience in apartment management type work. She is very familiar with managing buildings with 60 units or more. She is very honest and reliable. Recently laid off, after 15 years at the same building, due to the economy. If you know anybody in this line of work, please forward her information.  Ariela (818) 331-8720