Thursday October 21, 2010

State of the Art Pediatric Dental Office
The office has an aquarium, video games, TVs in the ceiling and much more are awaiting for you in Sherman Oaks! Dr. Michelle To & her team will put you and your child at ease from the moment you walk into the office. Single tooth anesthesia, laughing gas & orthodontics available. PPO welcome.
13320 Riverside Dr, #202 in Sherman Oaks
(818)789-3844.
www.oakspedo.com  
Community sponsor of Dixie Canyon, Carpenter, Sherman Oaks, Hesby Oaks, Encino, Riverside, Lanai Road, Kester, Laurel Hall & St.Francis de Sales School

Today in History

* Thomas Edison invented the incandescent electric lamp. (1879)
* Get smart about credit day
* International stuttering awareness day
* Count your buttons day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=196

$25 for 6 Child or 3 Adult Classes at InYoga (55% Off)
Take a deep breath. Didn’t that feel good? Yoga is the best way to relax and enjoy that rare, centered feeling. With this deal, take three classes for yourself (there are more than 10 adult classes to choose from) or six classes for your child (yoga classes for kids ages 4-11 incorporate fun poses, games and music). InYoga Center exudes calm with its gleaming maple floors, bright and airy practice room, and spa-like amenities – including a boutique and comfy lounge area with coffee, tea, fruit, snacks and free Wi-Fi. Whether you need some yoga for yourself or want to introduce it to your child, InYoga Center is a wonderful studio to try.
http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist

Bullying & Healthy Friendship: Navigating the Terrain
Children aren’t born knowing how to be friends – they learn by trial & error as they grow. Almost every child will bully another sometimes – even if unintentionally – and even the strongest children occasionally get teased. Science-based workshops at The UCLA Family Commons in Santa Monica help parents bully-proof their children & foster kids’ developing social skills. Offered MON., OCT 25th & THURS., OCT 28th from 7pm-8:30 pm (choose one). Mention Jen’s List for 25% OFF.
1221 2nd Street in Santa Monica
310.395.5650
www.uclacommons.com

Sports n’ More

An outstanding company that specializes and offers a variety of great programs for elementary age children.  After school enrichment classes, summer, winter and spring camps, private training, and youth fitness. Sports n’ More Birthday parties are the best!  Sports n’ More has a top quality staff of educated professional teachers with extensive knowledge and experience. You can check them out at www.socalsportsnmore.com or call (818)313-9950 for more detailed information, ask for Tim.  This company comes highly recommended by not only myself but plenty of other Jens List member too!

It’s time to call Laura to book your Holiday Photography!

It’s what is on everyone’s list – Grandma and Grandpa – Nana n’ Papa – all the aunts and uncles too – it’s time for new pictures! The photo shoot includes up to 6 people – 20 images on a CD and an 8×10 or 5×7 of a different image – ALL NEW CLIENTS GET 3 EXTRA IMAGES! For ONLY $200. Call 818-642-5498  or email lstarks@pacbell.net to book your appointment – or visit Laura Starks Photography on Facebook!

Releve Studios Contemporary Dance Master Class for ages 10-18
Friday, October 22nd, from 7:00pm- 8:30 p.m.
The class will feature William Wingfield (season 4 of SYTYCD, “In The Heights” on Broadway, Celine Dion/Vegas, etc) & Monique Borremeo.  Open for Beg/Int dancers, ages 10-18.  Cost is $40, or $25 for currently enrolled Relevé Students.  Call 818-343-7353 to reserve your spot.
http://relevestudios.com/master_classes/

The Beach Boys at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center

Saturday, October 30th at 7 pm
Round Meadow will receive a portion of EVERY ticket sold online when you write Round Meadow Elementary next to the line that reads Company Name in the billing section.  Go to www.TheVAF.com today!

Graco stroller recall 
http://www.gracobaby.com/SafetyAndRecall/

NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER LEADS

http://jenslist.com/2010/10/20/nanny-babysitter-housekeeper-leads-sept-28-oct-20/

4 Justin Bieber tickets for sale
Monday, October 25th – Section 108 just off the floor  $140 each – face value.
Call 818-613-7741 if interested.

New Moms Postpartum Support Group

Wednesdays from 10am-11:30am
818-758-3800
Temple Judea Preschool
5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana
http://aleinu.net/docs/Postpartum%20Support%20Group-valley.pdf

Beginnings Learning Center is Accepting Applications for Children Ages 2 to 5 Years Old
The school is devoted to providing well thought-out, predictable and friendly surroundings that are emotionally and physically secure for the children. As a part of this stimulating environment each child is empowered to initiate, explore and learn new ideas. The highly dedicated, skilled and well-educated personnel serve as mediators to support and encourage all the positive choices children.
www.beginningslc.com

LA Private School Guide Magazine
Are you searching for a private high school? Are you overwhelmed by the process? Check out www.findaprivateschool.wordpress.com for an easy step by step video on applying to private schools. Information is posted weekly about how to simplify the application process. Mia Johnstone is publisher of the LA Private School Guide Magazine and author of  findaprivateschool.wordpress.com. She works with private high schools in Los Angeles and helps families get into private schools.

South Bay’s Popular Children’s Series “MUSIC-in-ME!” is Now Enrolling
Join Miss Sara and her extended musical family for the upcoming “MUSIC-in-ME” series. Miss Sara is one of the south bays leading early childhood music specialists, founder of “Musical Mondays” library program, and owner of the Music Therapy Center. The “MUSIC-in-ME” children’s series is offered for children ages 0-4 years old ($78/child per 7-week class series). Classes are rich with learning, singing, playing, counting, sign language, movement, and of course, lots of laughter. Photos, videos, parent reviews, and more are available at www.HearTheDifference.Net. Call 310-344-6665 to enroll or inquire.

Looking for a Sales Girl to Sell Fun, Trendy Clothing at Traveling Trunk Shows
Needs to be great at sales and willing to work hard, there is a lot of moving clothing involved. Position is from October to mid-December, please call Jackie at 818-388-6731 for more information.

Lil’ Monster Attacks with a Secret Sale
Secret sale to Jen’s List Members at Lil’ Monster Children’s Boutique in Calabasas: 15% off entire purchase.  Take advantage of discounts on new arrivals and sale items.  Sale ends October 31st.
4774 Park Granada #2 in Calabasas
818-983-6229

WALK FOR A CURE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS!
JOIN THE 7TH ANNUAL  JAKE’S LADDER WALK/RUN BENEFTING THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
SUNDAY OCTOBER 24TH AT WOODLEY PARK ( 6335 Woodley Ave. Van Nuys )
Registration starts at 9:00am walk 10:30am, and lunch at 12:00pm. Please go to http://losangeles.cff.org/jakesladder to sign up for family filled day for only $20 for adults and kids 12 and under for free.

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

Tiny Tot Halloween Carnival

Fri, Oct 29th from 3pm – 5 pm
Features: Carnival Games, Costume Parade, Prizes, Arts & Crafts, Bounce House ($1), & More! Admission FREE! All are welcome For additional information call (310) 317-1364. Please bring 2 or more canned food items, that will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Clothes with tags still on them? What’s a girl to do?

Celebrity stylist, Robin Wiener, founder of High Heel in a Haystack, has been working in the fashion industry for nearly a decade, dressing stars for premiers and parties, styling models for photo shoots and fashion shows, and designing for clothing lines including Joie and Splendid. Allow Robin to turn your closet into collections, conducting a closet cleanse like no other and help you showcase your own style with CONFIDENCE. Robin will examine your wardrobe from top to bottom, suggesting ways to get more out of existing pieces, recommending “must have” additions and smart shopping tips. 10% off for all Jen’s List members! Reserve your consultation today by calling 323-533-4111 or emailing robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
www.highheelinahaystack.com

Personal Styling: Fall Fashion 2010 – From Runway to Realway, It’s Not Too Late

Saturday, Oct 23rd from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join U*styled & Foley + Corinna for their very own Fashion Night Out! Enjoy spirits, nibbles and a stylish presentation using the Trends and Designer Fashion as Inspiration for your wardrobe. How to interpret, what to interpret & what not to interpret! Sometimes we need an excuse to come out & play with clothes, spend time with friends or make some new ones!
8117 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles
www.ustyled.com

Are you the BEST Dancer in ALL of Los Angeles?

Sunday, October 24th – Priority registration, 1:00 p.m. Contest from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ever dream about taking your place in the spotlight? How about a shot at winning $5K and a chance to be on MTV? To celebrate the opening of the new musical BURLESQUE, Sony Pictures, MTV and KIIS FM are looking for the best dancer in Los Angeles. If you are an amateur dancer between the ages of 13 – 30 and think you have what it takes, go on and show your stuff. Hosted by KIIS FM’s JoJo on the Radio.   All forms of dance are welcome: lyrical, hip-hop, freestyle, ballet – you name it! Dress code and performance must be family friendly. Individuals only, no groups. The Los Angeles winner will receive two tickets to the World Premiere of BURLESQUE, $300 and will qualify for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize and a have their performance featured on MTV. For complete rules and more details go to burlesque.mtv.com or visit kiisfm.com. Download official rules, entry form and official song to perform. Pre-register by either emailing DanceContestLA@gmail.com or by calling 818-260-6977. You will be contacted by a representative after registration is complete.
Hollywood and Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Central Courtyard on Level 2

 Lollipop Dream’s Halloween Story Time

October 29th from 11am-noon
Goodie Bags,Games, Come dressed in your Halloween Costume, Face-painting, animal balloons, pictures! RSVP & Pre-pay Only! $8/child
14006 Riverside Dr. Suite 122 in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 981-7446
www.lollipop-dream.com

Have you ever lost your child, even for a moment?

Put the odds in your favor for a safe return with SafetyTat, child ID tattoos.
www.safetytat.com

A Guy Walks Into the Hammer…

Sunday, Oct. 24th
Stand-up comedy is the Mount Everest of phobias, but rest easy: it’s not as hard as it looks. Students will watch and study professional comedians, learning how to write jokes and turn them into stand-up routines to be performed at the end of the workshop. Ryan Stayton is a comedian living in Los Angeles. His pursuits include writing, stand-up, and improv. Ages 8-13. The Hammer’s collaborative workshops, presented with 826LA, are designed for groups of up to 20 students. Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA.org or call 310-305-8418. All workshops are appropriate for ages 8-13. Parking is available under the museum for $3 for 3 hours.
http://hammer.ucla.edu/calendar/detail/

 
FITNESS LEADS

Elite Fitness Plus: Kinesis + Pilates

Mobile Pilates trainer Jessica Cliffords is now teaching Kinesis and Pilates classes at Elite Fitness Plus in Westlake Village. Call today to book your free trial session with Jessica and start a new fitness routine today. Great specials: $300 per month for unlimited classes. You may be 45 min closer to a better you!
805-494-4279
www.elitefitnessplus.com
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Get in Shape, only $97!

Adam Martin’s Bootcamp will help you overcome what even the best training clients find themselves struggling with this time of the year as the change of season and coming Holidays bring new stress.  Often that is just enough to get you unmotivated to get or stay in shape. Then you can forget about eating right. Until April! Check out Personal Training boot Camp for only $97 this fall and see for yourself. Call 818-337-8313. AdamMartinFitness.com
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HomeBody Fitness Just Made Group Fitness Personal

HoBo Fitness will bring studio style classes right to your front door. Certified trainers deliver a complete, personalized six-week session for you and five (5) of your friends…in the style of your choice: circuit training, yoga or pilates. Save time, save money, hang with your friends and get results! The first 10 people to mention “Jen’s List” get 10% off (a $75 savings). Call 323-356-6703.
www.hobofit.com
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RPM Fitness Studio in Toluca Lake offers FREE Fitness Classes

Saturday, October 23rd
Great classes, music and teachers! Fun! Beginners welcome!
8:30 – Spinning
8:30 – Cardio Core Salsa
9:30 – Spinning
10:00 – The Karyn Technique – you just have to try it!
10:30 – Spin/Yoga
12:00 – Hip Hop Club beginning hip hop for all ages
Special Prices – Sign up that day:
10 classes – $49 or 20 classes – $99
1/2 off any bootcamp – new clients. Call 818-762-7746.
www.rpmfitnessstudio.com
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Michael Ball wants to make people happier and healthier
He believes that clients perform best in an environment that feels comfortable and safe. That is why he gives all of his clients the freedom to choose their workout location. Michael is a Certified and Insured Personal Fitness Trainer, a Master Fitness Trainer with the Fitness Diamond Organization, and a Professional Recognized Personal Trainer. Call 818-652-9484 for more info.
www.personaltrainermichael.com
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Come to BetterBody to Get in Shape
Three (3) private Pilates sessions for $150 (offer expires 10/15/2010). Or, come to a class before or after school to destress yourself with 10 group classes or XTreme60 Classes for $250.  I.D. required to receive discount.
BetterBody Pilates Fitness, Inc.
22237 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas
818-224-4734
www.betterbodypilates.com
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Be Strong. Stay Fit. Get Healthy with Certified Personal Trainer Laura Gail Diamond
Laura will come to your house to train you on your schedule and is offering a 10% discount to all Jen’s List members.  ACE and CPR Certified. Call 818-359-0184 or email 3kdiamond@roadrunner.com.
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Personal Fitness Training
How long has a been since you worked out? Days? Months? Years? Your body depends on you to be healthy so let’s get back to work…together. Sandy Freed, Personal Fitness Trainer will design a fitness program that works for you.  Sandy works at Action Personal Fitness in Tarzana, easy access and plenty of parking. Jen’s Listers receive 10% their first 10 sessions. Contact Sandy at sandyfreed@me.com or call 818-635-7287.
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motivFIT BODY BLAST  CHALLENGE™
A six-week fitness and nutrition overhaul that guarantees results  of losing weight, body fat and inches, while increasing your strength, cardiovascular fitness levels, and self-esteem  or your money back!  Utilizing lifestyle coaching, nutritional planning, personal training, accountability, and group fitness classes, we empower you to make positive changes in your life. http://www.motivFIT.com
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Free Women’s Fat Loss Bootcamp!
Only 3 busy women that need to lose 10lbs or more will be consider. They have to commit to M-W-F and follow our “No hunger meal plan” for 4 weeks. Why Free? Because we need more testimonials for our website. Where? Anytime Fitness Tarzana. Call 818-314-2775 leave your info, how many lbs you’ll like to lose and why.

 The Bnai Mitzvah life cycle in your child’s life should be an experience of excitement, fulfillment, and ease!

Wouldn’t you like your child to really enjoy learning to read Hebrew, the prayers for a Shabbat service, and Torah all at the same time.  Shira Fox helps to make exactly that happen! She specializes in planning the simcha (joy!) of Bnai Mitzvah from start to finish! Give your kids the gift of Bnai Mitzvah tutoring to fit who they are! Contact: Shira Fox (818) 807-9649, shira_fox@yahoo.com. Also offers individual group Religious School classes for children of all ages.

Toddlers’ Favorite Toy: The iPhone
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/fashion/

CPR and First Aid CourseThursday, October 26th from 630pm-9pm in Woodland Hills
All the new American Heart Association Guidelines will be covered in this course. Cost is $45 for Jen’s List members! For more info, contact Nanci Hanover of CPRnSafety at ProfHanover@gmail.com.

Don’t agonize about it, ORGANIZIT
Do you have garage envy because your garage doesn’t measure up? The garage organization services industry is now the fastest growing segment in the home improvement market and OrganizIT! is on of the fastest growing garage organization company in Los Angeles. They are your full service garage organization company, with a level of professionalism second to none. They can help you with; Overhead storage racks, Slatwall garage organization wall systems, Full line of heavy-duty, versatile garage cabinets, Garage flooring; interlocking garage floor tiles and epoxy flooring, Full line of accessories; hooks, garage shelves, baskets, Garage lighting options. Check out the new location in Simi Valley! Call or click 1-818-232-7683/ www.organizitco.com, for a free design consultation and let us turn your mess into amazing. OrganizIT! was voted the 2010 & 2009 “Best Garage Design Firm”, by the National Association of Professional Organizers – Los Angeles.

ALL About Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Conditions that need it.  What is it?  How it works.  Natural food sources, and much more.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=84

Parent & Child Program at Highland Hall
Highland Hall Waldorf School’s Early Childhood Center is situated in a serene, park like location in Northridge, California. The Center offers several Parent and Child classes as well as a comprehensive Nursery and Kindergarten program. Young children (ages one year through two years six months) and a parent are invited to attend a once weekly Parent and Child class.
818-349-1394 x202
http://www.highlandhall.org/PC%20Program

Is your toddler acting out?
Are you stressed beyond reason?  Read this blog post for a playful way to diffuse toddler control behaviors.
http://gilabrown.com/blog/power-to-the-little-people

MEMBERS NEED LEADS
Looking for a good chimney sweep/cleaner. 
sandir1@yahoo.com.
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Looking for a used/ and in good working condition – Blackberry (any make).  Please indicate what the retail price was, warranty, style and accessories that are included.
ARTOFFILMS@aol.com
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Looking for a printer compatible with Mac OSX for purchase, preferably medium to smaller size.
ARTOFFILMS@aol.com
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Looking for a glass repair referral for sliding glass door that has been shattered and needs to be replaced.
the.spencers@earthlink.net
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Looking to buy an Israeli Army/IDF button-down shirt either a kids U.S. size 10-12 or an adult small.
marmichaels@gmail.com
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Looking for any feedback on Woodcrest Preschool in Agoura Hills and/or Cornerstone Preschool in Agoura Hills.
gilloneill@yahoo.com
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Looking for a nursing student, nurse’s aide or RN to babysit on Saturday nights for a child who has a feeding tube. Call 310-710-1755 or email dawnreiner@gmail.com.
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Former financial adviser who is changing careers and has returned to school which has required her to downsize her home. Looking for a peaceful, clean place to share in a safe and quiet neighborhood- great tenant and comes with excellent references upon request. She is hoping to pay $650-750 per month including utilities. Looking for in a living situation: Quiet/peaceful roommate- one large bedroom/separate bathroom/storage. Area: SF Valley, Pasadena. Email evsatie@gmail.com

CARS FOR SALE

2002 Silver Honda Civic

iGreat condition with CD player and attachment for ipodfor $3,500. If interested please contact Lorena at bijou03@Hotmail.com or 561-809-0394
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2007 Lexus GS 350
20,000 miles
Mark Levinson Audio/Navigation
Chrome Wheels
Tinted Windows
Rear Backup Camera
Backup Sensors
Heated/Ventilated Seats
Smoky Granite Mica Paint
Grey Leather Interior
Contact Norman at (818) 618-1992