Weekend Events Dec 10-12 2010

Stroller Strides Moms on a Mission!
Friday, December 10th at 9:00 AM (Class will start at 10am directly from Gateway Plaza)
Help Stuff-A-Bus to support “Spark of Love”…Bring an unwrapped toy to donate as ABC7’s Garth Kemp (dressed as an elf) stuffs a bus full of toys! If you haven’t attended one of the classes yet, make this your first one and get a free Stroller Strides t shirt! (Please email leeron@strollerstrides.net to pre-register)
Gateway Plaza
21949 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364
http://www.meetup.com/Stroller-Strides-of-Woodland-Hills/calendar/15549989

Family Shabbat Service – Enrichment Shabbat
Friday, December 10th at 6:30 pm
Kol Tikvah’s Religious School Enrichment classes will be displaying their art and sharing their cooking skills on this special Shabbat service. Call (818) 348-0670 for more info.

Swirls Desserts Grand Opening
Friday, December 10th
Swirls is part groumet desserts, coffeehouse, and tasty decadence all wrapped up together in a fun atmosphere of delight.  We also cater Holiday Parties, Special Events, and Corporate Gifts. You’ll taste one of our cupcakes and say “Wow”.  Mention Jen’s List on your visit and receive a 10% discount.
13569 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, 91423
(818) 986-9900
www.swirlsdesserts.com

PAULA ELIOTT- Reincarnated Antique Jewelry and NOKO- Japanese Inspired Kids Wear Trunk Sale
Friday December 10th from 12pm- 8pm
Wine, Sweets and Shopping
200 N. Plymouth Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90004(between Beverly and 1st)
312-925-9615
www.paulaeliottjewelry.com and www.nokobaby.com

Westfield Valencia’s new Shops at the Patios Family Fun Weekend
Friday, December 10th 7-9pm, Saturday, December 11th 12-4pm, Sunday, December 12th 11am – 2pm. 
Parents can bring their kids to enjoy a screening of A Christmas Carol on Friday night and sign up for Piccolo Chef’s cooking demonstration for kids on Saturday. Sunday is all about family snow play. Enjoy the powder- along with stilt walkers, face painters, and balloon artists- and make sure to stay for live performance by Radio Disney artist, Josh Golden. The first 500 children in attendance will receive a voucher for one free treat, while everyone will have the opportunity to win a $2,500 shopping spree, fabulous prizes from favorite retailers, gift card promotions and more.
www.westfield.com/valencia

Coeur d’ Alene Elementary School Holiday Boutique
Saturday December 11th from 10 AM till dusk
Complete your Holiday Shopping here among the eclectic mix of vendors featuring Hecho en Venice, Rowdy Sprout, Dino Apparel, La Sirena, Morea Rose, Green T Gowns, and many more. Find one of a kind, Hand Crafted & Eco-Friendly gifts from local Artisans. PLAY in our FUNtastic KID ZONE featuring smART Space, STAR ECO Station, Bounce Houses and Dance Party with DJ Kyla Biba. FEAST at Gourmet FOOD TRUCKS! WIN an iPod Touch as well as other fabulous prizes in our exciting raffle.
810 Coeur d’ Alene Ave in Venice
www.cdaelementary.org

Valley Waldorf Schools Winter Faire
Saturday December 11th from 11am-4pm
Enjoy games, crafts, candle dipping, cookie room, angel room, music, food, holiday shopping and more…
17424 Sherman Way in Lake Balboa, 91406
818-776-0011
www.valleywaldorf.org
Now enrolling Pre-K -7th grade

Cupcake Cuties at Carmody & Co.
Saturday, December 11th
The first 100 customers will receive a free decorated cupcake!
626.793.6997
121 East Union Street in Pasadena
www.cupcakecuties.com

Join Milk + Bookies at the brand new Every Picture Tells A Story Gallery
Saturday, December 11th from 4-6pm
An afternoon of storytelling, chalk art and milk and cookies with author Dallas Clayton as he reads from his new book An Awesome Book of Thanks! Children will be given the opportunity to choose, purchase, inscribe and donate books to local families in need. All books collected will be donated to OneVoice.
1333 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, 90403
www.milkandbookies.org

St. Joseph Center Boutique
Saturday, December 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
They  gathered their very best including antiques, jewelry, designer clothes, brand new men’s shoes, children’s toys, incredible furniture, holiday decorations and more. Proceeds help low-income and homeless families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency.
1828 Lincoln Blvd, between Pico and Michigan in Santa Monica
www.stjosephctr.org

Montana Avenue’s Holiday Windows Competition
Saturday, December 11th from 10-5pm
Compete to win a fantastic gift basket full of great gifts by voting on your favorite store windows. For more info, please visit the Montana Avenue website, www.montanaave.com, and Facebook page, “Montana Avenue – Santa Monica, CA.”

Tot Shabbat at Temple Sinai of Glendale
December 11th at 9:00 am
Celebrate Shabbat during the week of Chanukah! Light candles and sing in joyful celebration with Cantor Mariana Gindlin.
1212 North Pacific Avenue in Glendale, 91202
818 244 2547
www.temple-sinai.net

ICRF / Visions 10th Annual Monte Carlo Night
Saturday, December 11th from 8:00 p.m.
The Mark for Events: 9320 Pico Boulevard
Join ICRF/Visions for their 10th Annual Monte Carlo Night, honoring Michael Rosenmayer “Visionary of the Year. This event raises money to fully fund scholarships to Israeli Scientists for Cancer Research. To date they have raised over 33 million in funds and have given over 1,575 awards to scientists, including 2 Nobel Prize winners. Tickets are $95 Pre-sale (deadline 4 pm on December 10th), $115 at door. Ticket price includes buffet dinner, open bar, complimentary valet parking, dancing, gambling, raffle, and an amazing silent auction. For more information or to purchase tickets call 310.274.2400 or click here: www.icrfla.org/visions

By Hank Holiday Boutique
December 11th fronm from 10:00am-2:00pm
Come see By Hank along with 14 other Etsy vendors show their unique gift selections. This is a great gift buying (for yourself too) opportunity and a way to support local artisans.
1841 Fiske Ave in Pasadena

$5 Super Sample Sale
December 11th from 9am-12pm only
ALL LEVEL 99 jeans {Retail for $125+ are 5$}
DIVINE RIGHTS OF DENIM jeans: {Retail for $100 are 5$}
TORI RICHARD resort wear {Retail for $80+ are 5$!}
SILK DRESSES {Retail for $188 are 5$!}
MENS JACKETS, SWEATERS, PANTS, BUTTONDOWNS are 5$! Ellen Tracy and Martinez Valero shoes-all sizes (currently at Nordstroms) Retail:  $150+, we are selling for $20!
11571 La Maida Street in Valley Village, 91601

Christmas Crafts Show at the Moose Lodge
Saturday, December 11th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
PartyLite, Wildtree Foods, Silpada Sterling Silver jewelry, Mary Kay, Christmas Ornaments, children’s items, Sensy, Priviate Quarters, lots of gifts for everyone on your list!
1901 W. Burbank Blvd. in Burbank.

GARAGE SALES
Multiple Family Garage Sale
Saturday, 12/11
2518 Prosser Ave. in LA, 90064
AND
HUGE MOVING SALE
Saturday, December 11th from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM.
19130 Menard Place in Tarzana,  91356
AND
Multi Family Yard Sale
Saturday, December 11th from 7am to 1pm
4222 Konya Dr. in Torrance
AND
Multi-Family Garage Sale
Saturday, December 11th at 8:00 am(no early birds!)
20609 Horace Street in Chatsworth
AND
HUGE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH AND 12TH from 8am to 1 pm, both days
22733 Cavalier Street in Woodland Hills

Join Super Model and Mom Kylie Bax and Ron Robinson Lifesize at Fred Segal Santa Monica
Saturday, December 11th from 2:00pm-5:00pm
Celebrate the launch of Moro Moro’s kids boot collection. Strike a pose at the family pop-up photo studio and receive a professional snapshot capturing your holiday spirit.  All purchases receive a luxury gift bag filled with goodies.  Give back with them this holiday season and bring an unwrapped present for the toy drive to benefit Westside Children’s Center.
500 Broadway in Santa Monica
 

Holiday Open House
Saturday, Dec. 11th from 1-5pm
Need last minute gifts – maybe some hostess gifts – teacher gifts – come by for shopping, food and friendly chatter this Saturday!

j.bella natural – all natural candles and body care – gifts ready to go – stock up on your favorite scent – new body butters and body oils www.jbellaboutique.com
glass-i by patrice irving – one-of-a-kind creations by Patrice – jewelry, wall creations – table art – must see  www.glassi.net
28624 Quaint St . in Agoura
818-212-0674

Luna Luna Copenhagen BIG BLOW OUT SALE
From the collections of Luna Luna Copenhagen and HubCap as seen in Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, Lisa Kline, etc. and as seen in “Suri Cruise” and Halle Berry’s daughter “Nahla.” Great Holiday gift shopping for girls and boys. Dresses, baby gift sets and stylish separates at unbelievable prices.
December 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th and 18th
Thursday and Friday 10-5pm, Saturday 10-1pm
5312 Derry Ave. Suite L in Agoura Hills, 91301 (back of the warehouse)
www.lunalunacph.com and www.lunalunashop.com
T-SHIRTS = $5 / TOPS = $10 / BOTTOMS = $10 / DRESSES = $25 / LOUNGE SETS = $15
ALL SALES FINAL. NO RETURNS. NO EXCHANGES.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRE AT WARNER CENTER PARK
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 11th AND 12th from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM both days
Palm Section of the Warner Center Park Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Oxnard Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills Over 50 Artists Display Original Hand-Made Works in Ceramics, Glass, Mixed Media, Photography, Etchings, Clothing, Fiber/Fabric, Jewelry,etc. Admission is Free! Food Vendors will provide a tasty menu selection!
www.whrotary.com

13 Gourmet Food Trucks
Saturday, Dec. 11th & Sunday Dec. 12th from 10am-5pm
Woodland Hills Rotary Club is hosting the 26th annual Rotary Arts & Crafts Faire this weekend. Over 100 artists will be showcasing their arts which range from photography, sketch, ceramics, jewelry and more! Bring the family and enjoy all the delicious food your tummy desires…and get some Christmas shopping done!
www.whollyrollersevents.com
Vassar Ave. Warner Center
Topanga Canyon blvd., behind the Marriott in Woodland Hills

S&J Euro Closet Women’s Exclusive European Clothing Line – WHOLE PRICES!
Sunday December 12th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Location: will be disclosed upon RSVP. Please call 424-453-4087 or email:info@sjeurocloset.com. Brands Include: Cop-Copine (Paris), Kontatto (Italy), Isabel De Pedro (Spain) Sunlight (Paris), Didier Parakian & Save the Queen Dresses, Tops, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Coats, Scarves, Tunics, Leggings, Jeans & Accessories

Donate Much-Needed Toys, Food, Other Items at Studio City Farmers Market
Sunday, December 12th
The Studio City Residents Association will be collecting new, unwrapped toys; gloves; scarves; and non-perishable food items for the annual LAPD Holiday Toy and Food Drive. The officers wrap and distribute collected items to children and families in need across the North Hollywood Division. Last year the items contributed and collected by the SCRA on behalf  of the community were able to put holiday smiles on dozens of children. For more information, email SCRABoard@studiocityresidents.org or call 818-509-0230.
www.studiocityresidentsassociation.org

Zimmer Children’s Museum Winter Spices
December 12 th
Wonderful scents are in the air, and beautiful colors everywhere. Cinnamon, cloves, and citrus spell winter. Today you will discover all the delights of the medieval art of making pomanders, an ancient and beautiful combination of fruits and spices, to help celebrate the season. All Sunday drop-in programs run from 2:30-4:00pm 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.

LIVE MUSIC IN NORTHRIDGE
DECEMBER 12th at 7PM
Limpopo Crazy Russian Folk’n’Roll Band meets with Magic Bullet Theory Jazz-Funk band. YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD THEIR MUSIC IN MOVIES LIKE “EURO TRIP”, “BLADE II”, “MELCOLM IN THE MIDDLE” TV SHOW, “ARMAGEDDON”. $20.00 FOOD AND DRINKS INCLUDED. Students $10.00.
WILD FLOWER CASTLE
8300 TAMPA AVE. in NORTHRIDGE
818 885 1212
www.limpopo.com / www.ravingpolka.com