Tuesday August 17, 2010

Today in History
Construction is started on the Berlin Wall. (1961)
Pencil Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=125

$15 for $30 at Fraiche Restaurant (Half-Off)
The food and décor at this critically acclaimed restaurant work together to evoke the feeling of traveling and eating at a combination French bistro and Italian osteria.  The original Culver City location opened to such a positive reception that they soon opened a second outpost in Santa Monica.   Dine at whichever location is more convenient for you for lunch, dinner, dessert – even Sunday brunch at the Culver City location! (Please note that this offer is valid Sunday – Thursday.) The food is stellar, yet not ostentatious- everything about the restaurant makes you comfortable and relaxed.  You can nibble from the raw bar and charcuterie options and sip wine from the deep and varied list, or dine on fresh pastas, seafood, or rack of lamb.  Entrees range from $13 pastas to the $34 lamb.  And whatever you order, save room for dessert!
http://www.dailyd.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! We 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.

Looking for Jewish Preschool in the West Valley?
Referred by Jen’s List member saracohenins@gmail.com
“My kids attend preschool at STS in West Hills and we LOVE it! There are a few spaces left in the 3-4 year old program taught by two of the loveliest ladies ever. They have been teaching together for 26 years! The school is great, very flexible with times and really provides a safe, fun, and traditional and Jewish preschool education. They have also started an exclusive hot-lunch program which is incorporating healthy fruits and vegetables into the foods kids normally like without them knowing! All of the recipes have been tested and approved by the kids in the summer camp and are made with love on-site by parents who volunteer and care about our kids’ health and dietary habits.  We are so lucky to have such a wonderful preschool in the area, so if you, or anyone you know, is looking at preschools please consider STS. They have many parents that are available to give you a first-hand reference on ALL of their classes and the Director is always available to answer questions (so am I!)  You can contact Adrianne at apasternak@stsonline.org.”

Do you have Celiac Disease?
Jens List member, Sharon was diagnosed with Celiac in June 09. She had so much trouble finding a Doctor that knows enough about the disease to help her along. UCLA just opened a Celiac clinic. She met with Dr. Shannon Lewis who heads up the clinic and has Celiac Disease herself! She’s been amazing and even gave her personal email. She can breathe easier knowing she’s there to monitor her if needed. If you want more info, contact Sharon at sharonkelly26@yahoo.com.
 

Marriage and Family Therapy Referral
If you really want to be heard and create some great break-throughs in your life, call Jessica George, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. She provides a wonderfully safe environment for her clients. Sliding scale available. Practice is located on Olympic Blvd/just off the 405. Log onto www.TherapistJessica.com or call (818)633-5377 for more info.

Disney’s Aladdin Jr!
Travel to Agrabah, the City of Enchantment. All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit – including Aladdin, Jasmine and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides, your children’s spirits will soar with excitement! AFFORDABLE, LOCAL LIVE THEATRE FOR KIDS, BY KIDS. Come see the cast of talented youth ages 6-14, directed by Laura Grissom.
Saturday, August 21st @ 3pm and 7pm and Sunday, August 22nd @ 11am and 3pm
Adults $10, Children (3 – 12) and Seniors $8 & Children under two are free
Gotta Dance Studio
18167 Chatsworth St. in Granada Hills, CA 91344
www.gottadancestudio.com
(former home of the Granada Hills Theatre)
For Information Call (818) 363-6106

(SPECIAL) Sheri’s Corner Childcare
Referred by Jens List member bgavrieli@socal.rr.com
“I would like to tell everyone about an amazing childcare facility in Northridge, CA. It’s called Sheri’s Corner. My grandchild LOVES it there! Lots of great educational toys for all age groups. I LOVE it there! It’s a clean, calm & loving environment. Sheri even transformed her guest bathroom into a child bathroom, complete with mini toilet & sink. Sheri has 17 years of childhood education experience and a lot of patience. You must give her a call & see her place. Her # is (818) 739-1453 and email sheribuch1@gmail.com.”

Cuts For A Cure, Tax Deductible Hair Cuts (money raised goes to City of Hope).
WHERE CAN YOU…
Get a professional salon Haircut for ONLY $25.00 (Children 12 and under $20).
Get a cut and blow dry for ONLY $40.
Get a haircut, blow dry and $20 gift certificate for a future color service for ONLY $50.
Where you write off your hair cut as a tax deductible donation. 
Where can register and get information about stem cell donation.
Sunday August 22nd at Epic Salon in Encino
818-986-2034
Live music – Food – Raffle – Silent Auction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJiDGZkp9kA

Clean your carpets with the best Carpet Cleaning Service I have ever found!
Marlene does all the work herself, uses environmentally safe products, and has a passion for making your carpets look impeccable! And they do! Don’t invite just anyone into your home! Call her at 818-422-1432 if you want the best service and absolutely the best price! I know SO many people personally(including myself) who have used Marlene and everyone agrees that she is the BEST! -Jen Levinson

Whenever, Wherever Our Tix Don’t Lie – Shakira, Staples Center in Los Angeles
Don’t be the last of the pack to hunt down tickets to see Shakira. Right now, we’ve got 2 tickets Upper Concourse to Shakira at Staples Center on 10/23/2010 in Los Angeles, CA at 8:00 P.M. As always, SocialBuy never charges processing or handling fees.
www.SocialBuy.com/jenslist

O2 MAX is looking for a mom who loves marketing, yoga and fitness to be an ambassador!
Perks include free YogaWorks membership + Family Fitness Membership. For more info please contact karen@o2maxfitness.com.

LOOKING FOR A FABULOUS & STYLISH HAIRSTYLE?
Tired of bad hair days? Do you want to achieve the healthy and beautiful head of hair you had when you were younger? Book a 1st time appointment with SHIRI @ the Chaz Dean Studio and RECEIVE 30% OFF YOUR HAIR SERVICE! The Chaz Dean Studio is a high-end salon located in the heart of Hollywood.  They  provide a peaceful haven away from the bustling city just beyond it’s bamboo-covered gates. Not only is the  salon completely unique, but they also take a new and different approach to caring for the hair. Book an appointment or a consultation today and discover what you and your hair have been missing out on. Check out the link below or call and make an appointment with SHIRI today!
323.467.6444
http://chazdean.com/t-stylist4.aspx

Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/ 

SUMMER CAMP – AUG 30 TO SEPT 10!
i-Fitness KidZone is hosting their super-fun Summer camp during the last 2 weeks of summer break!   Campers enjoy videogames, challenges, snacks, arts & crafts and so much more! Camp runs from 9 am to 2 pm from Monday August 30th through Friday September 3rd and also Tuesday September 7th through Friday September 10th. You can sign up for a single day or buy 4 days and get the 5th for free! Sign up early as space is limited. Mention Jen’s List and receive 50% off your first day of camp – it’s a great way to check out i-Fitness for a very low price! Call (818) 788-5439 or email ifitnesskidzone@att.net for more information and to register.
www.i-fit-kidzone.com

Taste Test Focus Group
Looking for people that fall into one of the following three categories:
Parent/Child Combo: If you are between the ages of 24-49 AND have a child between the ages of 6-12 – $55 for your opinions!
Solo Adult: If you are between the ages of 15-23 OR 50-54 – offering $35 for your opinion!Solo Child: If your child is between the ages of 6-12 – offering $35 for their opinion! Click here to completed survey to see if you qualify: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AXKX445Y6
 

Temple Judea
The Friday Shabbat services for the next month will be focused on showing potential new members why Temple Judea is a place so filled with celebration and learning. Plan now to join them and see how you can find a place to meet not only your spiritual needs, but your educational, intellectual, and social needs as well.
Temple Judea, West Campus
6601 Valley Circle Blvd. In West Hills
For information, please call 818-758-3800.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO SHABBAT!
8/20 – 6:00 pm
8/27 – 6:00 pm
9/3 – 7:15 pm

JULIAN & Co. Baby Hanger
This precious heirloom is hand crafted, made out of maple wood and adored with a sterling silver oval – makes it the perfect display for baby’s first outfit or to hang in the nursery as a decoration. Can be personalized with two lines of text.
http://julianandco.com/

Free Ovarian Cancer Presentation
Thurs. Sept. 2nd at 7:30 pm
In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September), Temple Adat Elohim’s Adult Education and Sisterhood invites the public to attend a very important presentation for The Silent Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and the Latest Research. Dr. Cass is Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program; Gynecologic Oncologist. Dr. Cass also serves as an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in gynecologic oncology, Dr. Cass has been awarded investigative grants from the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the American Cancer Society, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Her primary area of research interest involves genetic alterations as prognostic markers in ovarian cancer. For more information or to RSVP, please call 805-497-7101.
Temple Adat Elohim
2420 Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks
www.adatelohim.org
 

Junior Girl Scout Troop #1592 in Woodland Hills Open House
Sept. 15th @ 6:00 PM for girls in 4-6th grades
Troop meets Weds. 6-7:30.  RSVP to debrosenberg@hotmail.com for parents and girls to learn about Girl Scouts and make new friends. Some of the activities the troop has participated in include: roller skating, ice skating, science fairs, Rose Bowl float decorating, volunteering at a food pantry, crafts, museums, embroidery, parties, camping and lots of badge work!

FREE VIP TICKETS for TITANS OF YOGA movie WORLD PREMIERE
Sept. 1st at 7.30pm at Aero Theatre Santa Monica
Included after-movie Q & A with Shiva Rea, Vinnie Marino, Sara Ivanhoe and others. To enter drawing email tickets@yogamonth.org with code: JENLEVINSON. Proceeds benefit Yoga-Recess in Schools. Watch trailer at www.titansofyoga.org.

3 Ways to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Your Children
Cooking together creates eating together.
http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2010/08/ 

Summer Festival- Zimmer Dinosaur Extravaganza!
This coming Sunday, August 22nd
The Zimmer will be filled to the brim with dinosaurs  First, the all day fossil scavenger hunt, right here in the Museum! Then, at the Dinosaur Dig Wall, you dinosaur bones and make new discoveries! Look for Fun Facts through the whole museum to discover what dinosaurs ate, where they lived, and how they got their names! Food and drink provided for hungry junior archaeologists and dinosaurs alike. All Sunday drop-in programs run from 2:00-4:00pm and are free for members and $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee.  Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over.  Children 2 and under and grandparents are free.  Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048.  Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Visit http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information.

Kidstock Children’s Resale Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday, August 21st
Free with purchase, choose a gently used hat, socks/tights, or belt from our large selection with every purchase.  One free item per purchase per family, please.  And all month Kidstock has an in-store drawing.  The grand prize winner, chosen August 21st, will receive $30 in Kidstock store credit, perfect for back to school shopping!
10590 W. Pico Blvd. in LA
310.559.1199
www.kidstockla.com

Fawntasia in Malibu
Sunday, August 22nd from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
California Wildlife Center’s 12th Annual “Fawntasia”.  Absolutely fantastic event with a wildlife animal release, fabulous Entertainment, award winning Vegetarian Cuisine, Wine-Tasting, Maui Vacation Raffle, Silent and Live Auctions, Childrens Area,  The honorees this year are John Paul DeJoria and Bob Barber, both huge animal supporters.
www.cwcthewildbrunch12.eventbrite.com

The Water Secret Revealed Next Week at Murad Inclusive Health Spa
Howard Murad, M.D. and Marie Claire magazine, will host th launch of Dr. Murad’s latest book, The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger, at the Murad Inclusive Health Spa in El Segundo on Thursday, August 19th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Guests attending the book launch event will have the opportunity to purchase the book before it becomes available to the general public on August 30th and have Dr. Murad personally sign their copy. Dr. Murad will also discuss the benefits of The Water Secret including weight loss, better sleep, fewer wrinkles, clearer skin, increased energy, better overall health and a greater passion for life. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a free copy of The Water Secret and all guests who purchase the book at the event will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win The Water Secret Total Transformation Package, a comprehensive spa services package valued at $2,500. Attendees will also receive deluxe samples of Murad’s newest ultra-luxurious moisturizer, Hydro-DynamicUltimate Moisture, as well as skin consultations by Murad skincare specialists, refreshments, gift bags and raffle prizes. Call 310/458-3382 for more info!

Healthy Mom & Baby Event at Pharmaca
Consultations with health care practitioners about your child’s health
Kids activities
Product samples & more
Saturday, August 28th from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
15150 Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

DESPERATE FOR SLEEP?
Does your child wake up frequently through the night? Do they require LOTS of help in order to fall asleep? Do they take only 30-40 minute naps? Are they unable to play by themselves for even a few minutes? Tantrums? Eating problems? kids just don’t listen? Then you need Katie Smith, Sleep Consultant and Parenting Coach. In-home or by the phone customized sleep and behavior plans. 10% off when you mention Jen’s List.
www.theindependentchild.com
310 925-2245

Girl Scouts
Do you have a daughter entering 2nd grade? Have her join the Girl Scouts where she will make new friends and learn valuable things like why can birds fly? How to use the sun to cook food, safety rules when camping etc. Girl Scouts will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Join today! Contact Elise Shuben at eliseshuben@hotmail.com or (818) 595-1117 for more information. This troop meets in the West Hills area and is made up of girls from several schools.

Miss Marie offers private swim lessons at your home in the SFV
She has 33 years of very successful experience teaching all levels of swimming to children and adults and maintains up-to-date certifications in Water Safety Instruction, First Aid and CPR and is fully insured with many excellent references.  Her method is positive, nurturing and fun with emphasis on safety. Call 818-424-3401 or email LearnToSwimNow@gmail.com.

SAFE Hair Extensions
So you dream of long or fuller hair? Working with Hairdreams extensions for over 7 years & have 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 for a complimentary consultation today at 805.506.1134.
www.putmeinyourhair.com

YOGA CLASSES – BEGINNER LEVEL IN WEST HILLS
Come tighten and tone your entire body, increase flexibility, reduce stress and take time for you!  Please join us on Tuesday nights 7:00 – 8:00 PM . Hatha based, $15 per class.  ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor / CPR Certified / YOGAFIT Certified Level I & II.  Please call/email Norene for additional information and location information at 818-679-9267 or NEFoin@aol.com.

GOT STUFF TO SELL?
St. Paul’s Tarzana is hosting a huge community rummage sale on Saturday, Aug. 21st from 8am – 4pm.  For just $25, you can have your own spot and SELL YOUR STUFF at this prime location.  You keep all the proceeds (or donate to the cause of your choice). SELL YOUR STUFF or SEARCH FOR TREASURES AT A BARGAIN PRICE! Call 818/708-7068 to reserve your space!
5619 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana 9135
www.stpaulstarzana.org

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