Looking for the perfect place for a Mitzvah or your company’s holiday party? Hilton Woodland Hills will be hosting a Mitzvah Open House on Tuesday, October 5th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Join them for appetizers and drinks and meet with a variety of vendors to help you plan your special day.Please RSVP by September 30 to (818) 596-4555. Planning a holiday party? Look no further than the Hilton Woodland Hills! Book a luncheon of $3,000 or more and receive a $150 Visa gift card; book a dinner Sunday-Thursday of $5,000 or more and receive a $250 Visa gift card. Call the Catering Department at (818) 596-4555. www.woodlandhills.hilton.com Today in History International eat an apple day Oktoberfest begins http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=158 Kickin’ Cancer 5K Walk/Run/Kids Run Sunday, September 19th at 9am Benefiting the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research. KICKIN’ CANCER! is a non-competitive family-friendly event that brings thousands of like-minded individuals and companies together from around the country for one reason: to kick cancer! 11640 San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood http://kickincancer.kintera.org/ Mad Science They specialize in hands-on, interactive programming for children ages 3-12 years old. All of our services include elements of entertainment, as well as education! AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ASSEMBLIES & SPECIAL EVENTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES IN-CLASS FIELD TRIPS/WORKSHOPS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS SUMMER/VACATION CAMPS http://www.madscience.org/locations/losangeles/ Hot Topics Lecture Series at The Pump Station & Nurtury Space is Limited. Register today at 805-777-7179. 2879 Agoura Rd in Westlake Village, Ca 91361 Visit www.pumpstation.com for a detailed list of all upcoming classes SHE’S HISTORY! Amy Simon is a Mom On A Mission. When her ten-year-old daughter came home from school one March stating she was planning on doing her women’s history project on Cher…Writer/Performer/Cultural Herstorian Amy Simon knew something needed to be done. Using theater, history, multi-media, audience interaction, treats, and good old-fashioned storytelling, She’s History is chock full of stories, scenes and revelations; true tales of fabulous females, then and now. Going back and forth from the past to the present, poignantly and comically (her trademark) our Modern Mom finds the funny as she struggles with raising girls in today’s challenging world. Watch Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony multi-task, just like today’s mom – running the house, fixing dinner and corralling the kids, all while working on the Fourteenth Amendment. See and hear about Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm and Sojourner Truth, Maria Shriver, Eleanor Roosevelt and Golda Meir, Bloomers, Suffrage, Maternal Profiling, Seneca Falls, Abolition and more! It’s all there in a fast paced hour long GALA-PALOOZA Honoring Female America! From the mom who brought you…Cheerios In My Underwear (www.cheeriosinmyunderwear.com)! The Lounge Theater 6201 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles California 90038 (323) 469-9988 www.ShesHistory.com Windows and Sliding Glass Doors SCCCI in Chatsworth is family owned and operated for 24 years & they have an A+ rating with the BBB! The Dual Pane Vinyl Windows, manufactured by Anlin Window Systems, are made right here in California, designed with the hot temperatures we often experience in mind. Built with an “Infinite Plus High Performance” glazing system the windows are the most energy efficient windows out on the market and are Energy Star qualified. All of the windows are covered by our lifetime warranty that covers the product itself and the labor. They also do exterior paint and LIFETIME guaranteed exterior coating alternative product, COOLWALL as well (www.texcotehomes.com). Call John at (818) 406-4423 for a free estimate. Their mission at SCCCI is 100% customer satisfaction. As a leader in the home improvement services industry, they are committed to providing the highest quality workmanship, unsurpassed service and proven happy customers. http://sccci.net/contact.html Blush Encino & Blush Calabasas is having their 1st ever Semi-Annual Clearance sale! September 16th thru September 19th Regular priced merchandise 40% off / Clearance merchandise 70% off Thurs night Happy Hour from 5:00~9:00pm Don’t miss out on getting the hottest trends at amazing prices. The Blush Girls Encino Place Shopping Center 16101 Ventura Blvd #220 in Encino, Ca. 91436 818-788-3893 Courtyard @ the Commons 23671 Calabasas Rd in Calabasas, Ca. 91302 818-222-5874 www.shopmyblushboutique.com Tiny Tot Olympics Sunday, September 19th With visions of gold, silver and bronze, this tiny tot event will bring the Olympic spirit to life. Future Olympic dreams may be discovered at the Tiny Tot Olympic 2010 Games at Malibu Bluffs Park, featuring over 10 events! Opening ceremonies begin at 12:00 p.m. sharp with a torch run and group stretch. In a fun-filled afternoon, children ages 2-6 years old will participate in a variety of events that include a frog jump, an obstacle course, t-ball, soccer and moon bounce. (Moon bounce tickets: $1.00) Athletes will have their participation recorded on a special tracking form distributed during opening ceremonies. Everyone’s a winner! Each child will receive an award for his/her efforts. Don’t forget your camera! Capture a picture of your Olympian with the Olympic flag! http://www.ci.malibu.ca.us/ Yoga at the Village Kids Yoga in Glendale at Yoga at the Village every Friday from 4:00-5:00 (ages 3-8). Drop in classes through September. Register now for 6 week sessions starting in October. $70 for 6 classes. Stretch, play and have fun! www.yogaatthevillage.com Beauty and the Beast Sing-along Sept. 24th-Oct. 7th at El Capitan http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan/ with Belle is available before the 10:45 AM movie at select shows. Reservations Required. Charter High School of the Arts in Van Nuys An independent public high school offering small academic classes including honors and advanced placement, as well as comprehensive academies for dance, drama, film, music, new media and robotics. Students come from diverse backgrounds and a wide geographic area. Kindness and respect for one another predominate on the campus. Their Mission is to create champions of academic excellence, social responsibility, self-expression, and life-long learning through the arts. Call 818-994-4744 for more info. http://champscharter.org/ American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Class Nanci Hanover of CPRnSafety will be holding a class in Woodland Hills on Wednesday night September 22nd at 6:30pm. It will cover Adult, Child and Infant CPR and choking. Special rate for Jens List! For more information and to register, please email cprnsafety@gmail.com. The Child & Family Guidance Center They have been making a difference in the lives of children, teens and families since 1962. They offer an array of mental health treatments and related services that are considered among the best in the nation. Serving the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, the Center strives to provide innovative, clinically sound, strength-based programs that are sensitive to each family’s unique needs. www.childguidance.org Birch Box Every month you will receive a beautiful box filled with high-end beauty samples. They will also show you how to get the most out of your samples and if you love them, you can buy full-size versions on Birchbox.com. http://www.birchbox.com/ 2010 ALL THAT SKATE LA The American Debut of the World’s Hottest New Skating Spectacular Starring Reigning Olympic Champion Yuna Kim, Figure Skating Legend Michelle Kwan And an All-Star Cast of Olympic, World and U.S. Figure Skating Champions. Los Angeles Premiere at STAPLES Center October 2nd & 3rd, 2010 Tickets ranging from $42 to $155 VIP, tickets are available for purchase at www.staplescenter.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or at Ticketmaster retail outlets, as well as at www.allthatskate.com. Do you have dozens of loose photos hanging around your home or taking up precious space on the computer? Have you been meaning to compile your photos into a creative scrapbook, photo album or multimedia presentation (home video, photo slide show) or other memorabilia individualized to your taste? Or Perhaps you have so many photos on your computer that you would like to create a digital library creating a one click easy access environment to all of your files! Talk about organization! Taking it one step farther Sara can create a digital library on such sites as Flickr, Picasa etc making your photos available to share with friends and family. Do you have other ideas you would like to do with your photos, or maybe you just need some help navigating around the computer? Whatever your case may be, allow your memories to live on, email Sara Chadwick: sara.a.chadwick@gmail.com for further inquiries. IKAR, a vibrant, spiritual Jewish community located in mid-city Los Angeles, opens its Early Childhood Center They are now enrolling children on a rolling basis for the 2010-2011 school year and are also accepting pre-registration for the 2011-2012 year and beyond. They offer full and half day programs and will be accepting children a minimum of 2 years of age throughout the year. The 5-pronged philosophy strives to weave together in an emergent, organic way the following: an understanding and love of Jewish traditions, rituals, and spirituality; an understanding, knowledge and appreciation of the Hebrew language; a Reggio-inspired curriculum that seeks to foster respect, independence and critical thinking through hands-on exploration of the environments we live in; a strong commitment to social action through their work with and dedication to their partner school in a developing nation; a passion for teaching the children about preserving and sustaining the earth and its resources. For more information, please visit www.ikar-la.org or contact IKAR ECC Director Beth Weisman at beth@ikar-la.org. AAA – more than just hotel discounts Did you know AAA members also get great rates on Insurance? Auto * Home * Boat * Motorcycle * Umbrella * Flood * Collector Car. Available discounts on top of already low rates include 25% for Multi-Vehicle, 20% Good Driver,16% Good Student, 12% Multi-Policy. All that, AND you may also receive a yearly dividend! Call or email Joe for a free quote – (805) 230-3264/ erwin.joseph@aaa-calif.com. TPC/West Ranch Art & Wine Gala benefitting the Arts in Santa Clarita Valley Santa Clarita’s elite will fundraise for community & school arts programs at upcoming art & wine auction Sat., 9/25. with Honorary Chair Buzz Aldrin. Small businesses interested in providing high-end samples or gifts (225 total) please contact Carol Levey/Nancy Bossert at brandbuilder@earthlink.net or call 661-803-9292. In return, receive promotion for your business. You’ll also be able to provide materials in gift bags that market your company. For info on event, click on link: http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2010/08/lois-buzz-aldrin-splash-down-for-3rd-annual-art-wine-gala/ SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS FOR SERRANIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY November 6th, Serrania Avenue Elementary in Woodland Hills is putting on their annual silent auction fundraiser. Because of the recent budget cuts in LAUSD, Serrania parents needs to raise more money than ever in order to continue subsidizing all of the programs and services that LAUSD does not (art, music, dance, drama, physical education, teacher aides, gardeners, the list goes on, unfortunately). The schools’ tax id will be provided for your write off purposes. Contact robin@serraniaavenue.org if you have something to donate. http://www.serraniaavenue.org Fall Kindergarten Fair This informative evening will introduce families to more than 45 different independent elementary schools in and around Los Angeles. Tuesday, September 21st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oakwood Elementary School 11230 Moorpark Street in North Hollywood For more information visit www.laais.org. Meaningful Nonsense Find recipes, hip & new restaurants, places to visit, things to buy, movies to see, things to do in LA, travel tips and more! http://meaningfulnonsense.com/ The Resilient Spirit: The Adoptive Child and Family Sat., Nov. 6th from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Electric Lodge in Venice Presented by the Southern CA Foster Family & Adoption Agency. The seminar will feature a Panel of Adopted Teens & Adoptive Parents sharing their stories, original music performed by adult adoptees & youth, & a Q&A session. Fees: $25/individual, $40/couple and includes coffee & lite snack. For more info, visit www.scffaa.org or register at www.yoffetherapy.com. Kid’s carry-on backpack and play-tray solution A kid’s backpack which can strap to train and plane tray tables and hang from the seat in front in a car to provide an extendable play surface with raised sides – no more toys on the floor! www.contentandcalm.com California State Parks Foundation’s Film Series Features MASH, Star Wars; Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Planet of the Apes and Spartacus Saturday, Nov. 6th & Sunday, Nov. 7th Tickets: Single-screening tickets to the series are $10 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Three-screening passes are $25 for adults and $18 for children. Popcorn and parking are free. Tickets for screenings and hikes: http://www.calparks.org/filmseries. (877) 663-0566 Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual 2010 Fine Wine & Food Festival Inside the Auto Gallery’s elegant showroom. Must be 21+ 21301 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills. September 22nd at 5:30 PM RSVP ~$35 Now – $50 at the door – http://www.woodlandhillscc.net/pay_wine.php?events_id=846 www.woodlandhillscc.net Marriage Counseling & Psychotherapy Do you keep having the same fight over and over again? Are you repeating old patterns hoping for a new outcome? Learn to communicate effectively so you both feel heard. Stop saying YES when you really mean No. In a safe therapeutic setting begin the journey to a more satisfying relationship. Love should make you feel good! Contact Alice Dollinger, MFT at 818-990-3009. www.AliceDollinger.com AND Hava Bolour Rahimian, Licensed MFT now accepting new clients. Specializes in Adults, Couples and Adolescents. Deals with a variety of issues including : *Phase of Life issues*Depression*Anxiety*Relationship issues*Issues surrounding cultural assimilation, particularly within the Iranian community *Postpartum *New Moms and Twin Mom support Office located on Wilshire, just West of Bundy at Centinela. Call (310)466-6677 for an appointment. Sliding Scale Fee. Free Lecture for Parents to Learn How to understand your child’s behavior How to effectively communicate with your child Discipline that makes sense Learn conflict resolution that really works How to build your child’s self esteem How to help your children grow into responsible and independent people How to build your child’s Jewish identity Nutrition for” healthy kids” And much more… Wednesday – October 6th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm The JCC at Milken 22622 Vanowen St. in West Hills Please R.S.V.P at the JCC office (818) 464-3280 ece@jccatmilken.org. www.jccatmilken.org Jewish Montessori opening in Melody Acres, Tarzana A fully-equipped Jewish Montessori classroom in a quiet, rural setting. Let your child go from sandpaper Alef-bet to polishing Shabbat candlesticks to feeding the bunnies and chickens! Ages 3-6. From 9:30 – 2. All (or no) affiliations warmly welcomed. For more information, please contact Sarah at 818 578 3086. Magnitude Cheer San Fernando Valley’s premier All Star Cheerleading program. Cheer classes and competitive teams are available for all ages (4-17) and levels at three different locations. Also available for private and semi-private lessons, as well as mobile birthday parties. http://www.magnitudecheer.com 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular National Tour, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes December 6th-7th at the Honda Center and December 9th-12th at Nokia Theater LA LIVE Tickets, ranging from $35 to $89, are available for purchase at the Honda Center Box Office, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE Box Office, STAPLES Center Box Office, at Ticketmaster.com, or via the Ticketmaster charge-by-phone network (800.745.3000), as well as all Ticketmaster retail locations. FREE OPEN STUDIO at SCRIBBLE PRESS TOMORROW Sunday September 19th from 1 to 4pm Draw, collage, create and enjoy our comfortable studio. Learn about the new lower cost membership program and the exciting lineup of fall classes. 1109 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica – parking in the back. Call (310) 899-0495 for more information. TWO MONTHS FREE STORAGE! JBL Moving & Storage Inc, agents for Atlas Van Lines has served the Los Angeles community for over 25 years with an “A” rating from the BBB. JBL/Atlas specializes in local, national, international and corporate relocation services. Full packing and crating is also available at your request. Their spotless warehouse is available for STORING your household goods or commercial equipment. Call Sherry for a FREE estimate today 1 800 266-4525 or email her at sherry@jblmoving.com. Mention Jens list and receive 5% off your move plus 2 FREE months of storage when purchasing the first month! CALT157532 Yom Kippur Family Service for young children in Santa Monica Saturday, 9/18 at 3pm 1008 Eleventh Street · Santa Monica, CA 90403. Parking across the street. This service is open to the community and you do not need a ticket. Call (310) 453-4276 for more info. |
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