$20 for 2 Kids’ Classes AND 2 Public Skates at Iceland Ice Skating Center (72% Off) It’s only Fall, but it’s time to dig out those mittens for a fun new activity! Ice skating is safe and fun for even the youngest kids – for kids 3 and up they have helmets and walkers that resemble hockey goals to help with balance (these and skate rentals are included with both the classes and the 2 free public sessions). There are never more than 10 kids per coach, so each child gets lots of practice and attention. And the kids are learning from the best; lessons are taught by the professional coaching staff which includes Olympic, World and National medalists. Try two beginner kids’ classes and two public skates for this one low price and see if you have the next Dorothy Hamill, Kristi Yamaguchi or Tara Lipinski in your family! http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist Join Dr. Jenn Berman for the signing of her new book SUPERBABY and get your FREE swag bag (value $200)! Monday, September 13th at 7 PM The Pump Station Westlake – 2879 Agoura Rd. in Westlake Village, CA 91361 * Wednesday, September 15th at 7 PM The Little Seed – 219 N. Larchmont Blvd. in LA 90004 * Thursday, September 16th at 7 PM The Pump Station Santa Monica – 2415 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, CA 90403 For more info about the gift bag go to Get Your SuperBaby Swag Bag – click: http://doctorjenn.com/wordpress/2010/08/get-your-superbaby-swag-bag/ To RSVP to the events email SuperBaby@SterlingPublishing.com and indicate which signings you will attend. www.DoctorJenn.com Amazing new 8 Week Group Focused on Transforming Women’s Relationship with Food Click here to read more about it: http://levinsonfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/amazing-new-8-week-group-focused-on.html It’s the season to be Chic, Cheap, and Charitable! On September 24th – 26th, Conscience Collective is holding its 2nd Annual Shop for a Cause Sale to benefit the Cambodian Children’s Fund. The weekend sale features a wide selection of designer clothing, accessories, and gifts for men, women and children – all at 80-90% off retail! Prices start at $2, with all items under $25! Join us for the VIP Reception on Friday, September 24th, 6 – 11 pm for a classy evening of art, music, sponsored bar, appetizers, high-end silent auction, opportunity drawing, and first choice of designer garments. The Gold Party Girls will also be there to buy your broken or unused gold in cash. Tickets for the VIP Reception are $20 and can be purchased at the door. The fashion sale continues on to Saturday and Sunday, 9 am – 7 pm for both days, and no cover charge. This is a cash-only event but an ATM is on-site. Cambodian Children’s Fund is a non-profit organization that provides education, health care, food assistance and safe drinking water to over 700 Cambodian children. To learn more about Cambodian Children’s Fund, please visit: www.CambodianChildrensFund.org. Bradford Stewart Contemporary Art Studio 5872 Smiley Drive, Culver City, CA 90232 For more information and for the full list of designer brands, please visit: www.ShopforaCause.us.com Amazing class (and birthday party place!)for your 3-6 yr old! Your child will learn self confidence, focusing, listening & self control while developing large motor skills, balance & coordination. Little Ninjas Karate program, run by Sensei Linda Vogel, is your answer! Jen’s List Special – get a gift certificate worth $50 off your next birthday party in addition to the first month tuition free. It is a high energy fun filled program using positive re-enforcement to teach children Martial Arts. My 3 oldest boys are students and LOVE it! They even have a toddler room where younger siblings can play while older children take classes. The birthday parties are awesome too – We had our 4 year old twin boys birthday there last July and it was wonderful! EVERYONE that was there loved it, the kids had a blast and everything couldn’t have been more perfect! Run by Certified Black Belt Instructors, in the amazing 10,000 square ft. facility & entertainment including Karate, Gymnastics, Trampoline, Games, Rope Climbing, Rock Wall & Music Call (818) 719-0205 for more info or visit www.LittleNinjasKarate.com 21038 – A Victory Blvd. at Variel in Woodland Hills Thank you, Jen Levinson Do you need a creative writer…for less? AES Creative Writing Solutions can help you with your writing needs. From corporate collateral materials to personal letters and business documents, they have the ability to create or re-create your written materials, online or in print. With their extensive background in marketing and communications, they will provide you with materials that you can be proud of, and that convey the feel and messaging you’re looking for…for less! For more information about their services and pricing, please contact creativewritingsolutions@gmail.com. A Very Hungry Collage September 19th Sukkot will be starting in just a few days. It’s time again to celebrate all of the wonderful fruits and veggies in our lives, and in our sukkah. Today you will be making fruit and vegetable collages to hang up, taking inspiration from Eric Karle’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 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. Creative Teaching Press (CTP) A family-owned and teacher-managed supplemental educational publisher for children ages 3-14, grades PreK-8. CTP is a recognized leader in the educational industry and offers a wide variety of classroom learning décor and research-based, teacher-tested products. CTP offers an assortment of learning resources for parents and teachers in a variety of subject areas including phonics, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. CTP celebrates more than four decades of providing parents and teachers from around the world with high-quality, easy-to-use learning materials. www.creativeteaching.com Do you need to hire a Los Angeles nanny, babysitter or other caregiver? View caregivers for child care, senior home care and more near you. Review availability, experience and rates to make the perfect choice for care in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.care.com/los-angeles-ca-p1035-q15.html Beverlywood Studio Apartment Available Includes utilities, cable with tivo capabilities, cleaning service once a month, landline phone for anywhere in the USA. $975 a month. Call Karen at 310-560-7202 or 310-837-9385. Working Mamas Support Group Next meeting 10/10/10 at 10:00am The New Moms Connect Program of Jewish Family Service invites you to bring your babies, share with other working moms, play and sing with your babies and navigate the challenges of balancing it all. Cost is $15. Working Mamas takes place one time per month. RSVP required (space fills fast!) Call 310.247.0864 x210 or email newmomsconnect@jfsla.org for more info. 8838 W. Pico Blvd (just West of Robertson) M Café introduces Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine (Kids menu too!) Featuring balanced, nutritious, creative cooking which can be enjoyed daily by everyone, not just vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions. Building on the foundation of Michio Kushi, the chefs prepare each item fresh daily, using only the finest ingredients without any refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. www.mcafedechaya.com 10 Ways to Take the Rivalry Out of Sibling Relationships Tired of the kids fighting? Want to help them establish healthy relationships for life? Positive Parenting Solutions’ Amy McCready — who often appears on the Today show and hosts BreezyMama.com’s webinars — gives great tips on helping your kids get along… no, really! Plus! Get the info on BreezyMama.com’s next FREE webinar: Why Can’t These Kids Get Along! http://breezymama.com/2010/09/13/end-sibling-rivalry/ Celebrate the opening of Petit Bateau’s beautiful new West Coast flagship store On the corner of Brighton Way and Bedford Drive in Beverly Hills. They have the newest styles for infants, children and women! Chic French styles, youthful joie de vivre and the most superior quality of cotton goods for tender skin of all ages. 9661 Bedford Drive Beverly Hills 90210 Store Hours Mon-Sat 10-6:30 Sun 11-6 www.petit-bateau.us JOSSIE THACKER RESPECT FOR ACTING CLASS has moved to the valley! Beginning Tuesday, October 5, 2010, classes will be held at the new, NOHO STAGES, North Hollywood, CA. The class is a great acting experience for the novice to the professional, for young children to adults. Classes also available for Non-Actors; building your confidence and managing your nerves. To check out what people are saying and more visit: www.jossiethackeractingclass.com Free Challah with any Purchase of $25 or more at Aunt Ida’s! Order by today, 9/15 at Noon to ensure delivery for Erev Yom Kippur (it’s also Shabbat too!) Spend $25 or more and they will throw in a Challah! Did you know chocolate babka is a break-the-fast tradition? Aunt Ida’s has the best. All natural and preservative free, you’ve never tasted anything like it. Try the Apricot Babka too. Aunt Ida’s is great tasting and contemporary Jewish pastries. Aunt Ida’s-Tradition with Chutzpah. www.auntidas.com Video Transfer Services Your Home Videos Transferred & Archived to DVD Imagine Video Services will professionally transfer your precious home videos to perfect DVD’s. All your old VHS, MiniDV, Hi8 tapes will look fantastic. Enjoy complimentary pickup & delivery services, call today for a pickup. Please see web site for all details. Special Jen’s List pricing through 9/30. Imagine Video Services (310) 256-7299 www.imaginevideo.net/jl.html THURSDAYS ~ YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS MOMMY N ME CLASS! With Coach Cory Walkers – 2 1/2 Beginning Sept 16 – Dec 16th Oak Park Neighborhood Pre-School 1010 Kanan Blvd 91377 Join in the fun with your little one with instruments, dance songs and games children & adults learn the magic of Yoga in a loving and warm environment! For more info call (818) 707-7742 Kgregorchuk@Oakparkusd.org or call Cory at (310) 963-7222. VENDORS NEEDED Shomrei Torah Synagogue Sisterhood’s Boutique Sunday, November 14, 2010 Seeking vendors in the following areas: children’s clothing, Judaica, electronics, women’s clothing and accessories, men’s items, linens, toys, books. Please email your name, contact information, the type of merchandise you sell, approximate price range and a website/photos (if available) to Karen at: karen19641@hotmail.com AND 1st annual From the Vine, A ONE Tasting Food, Wine and Beer Tasting & Holiday Boutique Fundraiser ONEgeneration, a nonprofit organization in the San Fernando Valley, is holding their event on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the exclusive Braemar Country Club in Tarzana. Please contact bverdugo-uy@onegeneration.org if you are interested in being a vendor or a sponsor or if you would just like to attend the event. www.onegeneration.org AND Valley Beth Shalom Annual Hanukkah Boutique If you are interested in being a vendor, please email your name and contact information, the type of merchandise you sell, approximate price range, and a website or photos (if available) to Debra at debraposner@msn.com. The boutique will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Parenting Help — Reflective Parenting Workshops Parents, are you frustrated? Or feeling stuck and want to try something else, but don’t know what to do? Come and build your parenting skills with other parents. Gain more confidence in your parenting and find more manageable and effective ways to handle difficult behavior with the help of two licensed psychotherapists who specialize in parenting issues. Call Rachel Stein, LCSW, at 310.592.2512 for more info. http://www.therapyinwestla.com Business: Green Planet Building (GPB) – green construction company GPB takes pride in taking a balanced approach to building and sustainable design. Delivering quality craftsmanship, using renewable and sustainable materials, GPB homes are an attractive alternative to traditional construction while promoting a healthier environment for clients and their families. Green building/remodeling doesn’t have to cost more; we can show you how to take an organic route when it comes to construction. For more info. Call 310-577-5000. www.greenplanetbuilding.com Looking to have an Art Party at your home? Don’t invest in all the materials and the mess – Froggy’s Arts and Crafts Comes to You! Leap On Over by Froggy’s: They love parties and have all the arts, crafts, paints, decorations and supplies to come to you. Having Leap on Over come to your home will save you time and money. Froggy’s brings all the materials and provide crafting coordination for your event too. Leap on Over Froggy’s Staff will bring paint, brushes, glue, embellishments like glitter, shells, sequence and the projects. The only thing that could be better is actually being at Froggy’s. Check out the website for more details: http://www.froggysartsandcrafts.com/leaponover.html 818-980-3764 11332 Camarillo Street, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 ALL OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS A non-profit training center for boys and girls ages 3-18.We offer a wide range of classes from recreational levels to competitive elite gymnastics. AOGS is proud to have multiple USAG National Team Members who complete both nationally and internationally for US. Free introductory class. Call 818-222-0189 for more info. 5034 N Parkway Calabasas in Calabasas www.allolympiagym.com Special Offer from Spiritualist/Medium and Jen’s List member Sharon Gothard Weisman She’s been advising her friends and family for as long as she can remember. Whether it’s helping with business decisions, family, love life advice or, in many instances, wanting to communicate with someone who has passed over, Sharon is there with honest communications given with compassion and love. During these difficult times, it seems like everyone could use a little help from “outside the box.” Professionals like Sharon with this highly unusual gift charge $150.00 and up per hour which, especially now, is out of reach for many. Celebrities and students alike trust Sharon’s gift and turn to her for advice on a regular basis. From now through 10/10/10(Sharon’s birthday), Sharon is offering her services as a Spiritualist/Medium for $85.00/hr.(50% discount)! Share your reading with a friend, mom, sister or someone special and she will extend the time and work with both of you together for $100.00. Contact her at sharonsnuggle@pacbell.net or (818) 414-9097. MUST mention Jen’s List for this special birthday rate. THREE DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO CATALINA GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2010 From Marina Del Rey to Catalina on the Marina Del Rey Flyer – good through October 20, 2010. You can either go for the day or stay over – your choice. The price for the three vouchers is $137.50. (The regular Round Trip price is $83 for adults and $64 for children 2 – 11.) For trip information see: http://www.catalinaferries.com/home.html. Contact: beverlyhillsmusic@gmail.com For your child’s individualized educational needs Dr. Andy Mars’, who has a Ph.D. in Education, philosophy is that every child has learning differences because every child learns differently and every child should be taught differently. Whether your child will soon be taking ISEEs, HSPTS, SATs, etc., Dr. Mars will customize a plan to optimize your child’s success. If you want to optimize your child’s homework space and plan at home, he can enrich and challenge a child who is bored at school, and he can provide the helping hand needed by a child who is struggling. Do not wait for the first report cards to come home. Now is the time provide for your child’s individual needs. To find out more about areas in which Dr. Mars specializes, please check out www.Perpend.org. You can also email Doc@Perpend.org or call 818/344-7838. Reel Talk with Stephen Farber Stephen Farber, one of the country’s leading film critics and historians, continues his film series at the Wadsworth Theatre with CONVICTION on Monday, October 4 at 7:00pm. Unlike any other preview series, Reel Talk with Stephen Farber allows the film going public to be the first to sample some of the most exciting movies of 2010 followed by revealing discussions with top actors and filmmakers after the screenings. CONVICTION tells the true story of a Massachusetts single mother who spent a decade trying to free her brother from prison after he is unjustly convicted of murder. Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars, along with Sam Rockwell, Juliette Lewis, and Minnie Driver. Guest speakers: director Tony Goldwyn and screenwriter Pamela Gray, who previously worked together on A Walk on the Moon. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com, or visit www.RICHMARKENT.com for more information. Theme filled Totes and gift service available Early Bird shoppers- Order thru September and receive 3 free gifts. Embroidered Totes, Bibs and caps! www.susanmurphyinc.vpweb.com Would you like to spend less time at work and more time with your kids? This original TV series is looking to give a career driven parent greater balance in their family life. For more information and submission instructions, visit http://www.jameskarhu.com. Woogi World The world’s leading virtual educational community for K-6 students utilizing the latest gaming and social networking technologies to teach children. It is a scalable online virtual educational platform that fosters peer-based, social interactive learning for today’s students. With more than one million subscribers, Woogi World motivates its young students to learn in ways that will prepare them for a 21st century global workplace – all at a lower cost than traditional education. Its Woogi Cyber Hero program is universally rated the best cyber safety resource in the United States. Www.woogiworld.com ADHD Support and Social Skills Group Does your child have difficulty interacting with friends? Do you wish your child would follow directions or not overreact when they get upset? For Children (Ages 7-10). 13 week group, limited to 4-6 per group. Starting on September 29th and runs through December 15th on Wednesday 5:30pm -6:30pm. For more information please contact Dr. Vanessa Isetta @ 310.980.7352 or email drvisetta@gmail.com www.drvanessaisetta.com HIRE HELPING HANDS FOR YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY! Hosting your child’s birthday party or special event but feel overwhelmed by everything you have to do? Too many guests that you wish there were two of you to ensure that everyone was well attended to. Stress no further and hire helping hands! They can help with the party so you can enjoy yourself too! They can help with setting up decorations, picking up food, cake, balloons, invitations, party favors, clean up, running games, greeting guests, washing dishes and anything else you need helping hands for! RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR OWN PARTY. Email helpinghandsontime@yahoo.com to reserve your date and enjoy your own party for a change. Rates start at only $15 per hr! Nationally Syndicated Talk Show is looking for FAMILIES who want to ask a medical or health-related question about their family Examples include, “Why is my son the only one with red hair in our family?” or “Is it ok to kiss my husband when he has the flu?” or “My grandmother has cataracts. Will I get them too?” The definition of FAMILY can include, but is not limited too: nuclear families, single parents and kids, married couples, grandparents and children, step-parents, the “aunt” who really isn’t your aunt, or alternative families like “The Golden Girls.” ALSO CASTING: · Parent with questions about fireplace safety, glass tables, and/or dehydration. · Parent with concerns about lead poisoning and how to protect their children. · Mom who has trouble getting her kids to wear helmets while skateboarding. · Someone with a question about cruise ship safety (protecting yourself from illnesses) If you are interested, please email Samantha.Appell@cbs.com with your question and contact information. Early intervention MUSIC PROGRAM for children aged 2.9 -4 years with special challenges or developmental delay. Presented by FAMILY FOCUS RESOURCE AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER and the CSUN MUSIC THERAPY WELLNESS CLINIC CSUN Music Therapy Wellness Clinic – Room #150,Cypress Hall Thursdays from Sept 16th 11 – 11.45 am (2 and 3 year olds) 1 – 1.45 pm (4 year olds) COST: $15 per session payable first week of each month. MUSIC ‘N’ ME is a weekly 40 minute music group will run from 9/16 to 12/16 led by music therapist Julie Berghofer, RMT. Family Focus Resource Center Coordinator Theresa Quary will be available to answer questions concerning pediatric resources and services. Research has shown that young children are naturally receptive to music and sound. By acknowledging and using these innate responses, music therapists can support the development of many skills including fine and gross motor, communication, socialization, listening and attention. In this small group setting we will use familiar and newly composed songs, stories, rhymes, movement and instrumental activities designed to encourage each child to interact at their own level. Therapists will encourage children to sing, dance, play and move with growing confidence in a fun, safe environment. Parents and caregivers will receive suggestions for music making at home and observe techniques used to address specific areas of child development. Email jab@islandemail.com to reserve a place in this program. Directions and parking details will be mailed to you. Looking to have your makeup done for a night out, wedding day, engagement pictures, or a photo shoot? Makeup artist located in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, now available. Very professional, on time, and very sanitary! For more details, availability, rates, etc., email christina_mua@yahoo.com. www.myspace.com/christina_mua |
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