Melissa Goodman Photography
Melissa is a photographer servicing the LA and SFV areas, specializing in unique portraits of newborns, babies, toddlers, couples & families. For a limited time, she will be offering $100 in print credit to Jen’s List members. She will come to your home or location of your choice. Remember to mention Jen’s List when booking your session! Visit www.melissagoodmanphotography.com or email melissa@melissagoodmanphotography.com for more info.
Today in History
International Sing Out Day
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ATTENTION FOODIES: Get a $30 voucher for Passover Matzah Pizza (and More) at Oak Fire Pizzeria & Pub for ONLY $15!
Observing Passover? Let the pros at Oak Fire Pizzeria & Pub show you how Matzah Pizza should taste; they’ll make ANY flavored pizza on matzah crust! Valid at the brand new Sherman Oaks location, spend $15 now and then treat yourself, and someone special, to $30 worth of delicious oak wood-fired pizza (leavened or unleavened) from Oak Fire Pizzeria & Pub! Available in a wide assortment of flavors and crusts, including thin and crispy Honey Whole Wheat or doughy Chicago Deep Dish, each specially made pizza at this “different kinda pizza joint” is crafted to tantalize even the toughest of taste buds. Don’t pass-over this amazing deal! This JPick expires at midnight on Monday and supplies are limited.
http://www.jpicks.com?affiliateid=320&eid=email-jlla8ht1j0
Join The Momversation: Moms Like Me
MomsLikeMe.com is an online community of moms just like you and best of all moms who live near you. Created for and by moms, it’s a special destination where you can connect locally and totally be yourself. New moms. Working moms. Stay-at-home moms. Work-from-home moms. And here, moms take on everything from pediatricians to potty-training to politics. It’s where moms share stories. Swap advice. Speak their minds. Make new friends. Isn’t it time you had a place like this to call your very own?
www.losangeles.momslikeme.com/
Otis needs a home!
Otis is wonderful with other dogs and incredible gentle with people and kids. He is a mellow 2 year old pit mix. He is a healthy and happy dog with a very large head with adorable spots. He might be have been mixed with dalmation at one time. Otis does not know how to give kisses yet but prefers to lean up against you to cuddle. He is like a big bear. He would do great with a single person or a family. He just needs Lots of love. He will make an amazing best friend for someone with an open heart. Email jwish12@aol.com for more info and watch this video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a33tQsjxy1I
Community reaches out with early Mother’s Day gift for pregnant widow
http://m.theacorn.com/news/2011-04-21/Community/Community_reaches_out_with_early_Mothers_Day_gift_.html
Children’s Theatre Musical “High Noonish” Comes to the West Valley Playhouse
Every Saturday in April at 1 p.m., through April 30th
A Western Musical Melodrama “High Noonish”. Fun for the whole family. Come take a romp through the wild west with everything from villains to heroes and all sorts of in-betweens. With a wonderful new score and lots of laughs, bring the kids!
(818) 884-1907
7242 Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park
www.wvplayhouse.com
Wanted: Your Gently Used Baby & Children’s Clothes
Zearly is an online shop for parents to send in their gently used baby and children’s clothing using a postage pre-paid shipping bag that will be provided. Points are awarded for all items that qualify, and you can use them to purchase clothes that fit, or gift certificates to great stores like Target and Amazon. They’ll even send UPS to pick up your package, so you don’t need to waste precious time that you could be spending with your child. They take all the effort out of hand-me-downs!
www.Zearly.com
Interested in Sharing a Booth at the USC Festival of Books
Children’s book vender is going to be at USC’s Festival of Books at the end of the month. If there is anyone that may want to share a booth, there is room. An entrepreneur that may want to get their product in front of a lot of people? Someone who is promoting a service and wants to gather new subscribers? Contact nikkim@sbe.com for more info.
Divorce Detox: The Cure for a Broken Heart
The leader in divorce recovery has previously beem featured on KABC-TV Channel 7‘s 11 p.m. News. The proven program is guaranteed to speed recovery through the divorce transition, providing closure from the past so you don’t make the same mistakes in the future. Visit www.divorcedetox.com to learn more about programs, Allison Pescosolido M.A. and Andra Brosh Ph.D., and their cutting-edge work.
(888) 456-7056
www.twitter.com/divorcedetox
MEMBERS NEED LEADS…
Looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom condominium or house for rent in the West Hollywood/Beverly Hills area. Contact write46@aol.com.AND
Family Searching For Rental Home in Oak Park, Agoura, Calabasas or Westlake Village. Need 4+ bedrooms and at least 2.5 baths. Seeking quiet neighborhood, and a six-month or one-year lease. No brokers, please. Email GrabAPencil-Home@yahoo.com.
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Looking for good, professional but reasonable, painter to paint the interior of a house. Contact renay0868@aol.com.
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Need Help Finding Senior Citizen Housing Options. Looking for a place to rent in the valley for parents (seniors). They are losing their home of 40+ yrs. They both use walkers, dad is in a wheelchair at times but mobile. Ideally want a 2 bedroom. They have a small dog and a cat. Due to budget restrictions, could not consider a place over $1,300.00. Open to guest house, house, senior living 55+, apartment. Contact karri.lucas@sbcglobal.net.
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Mom with with 2 sons, ages 2 1/2 and 15 months looking for a playgroup in Santa Monica on weekends. Email jwengrow@yahoo.com.
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Looking for a Contact at One of the Home Makeover Shows. Do you do home makeovers for magazines? Local woman needs help with a fixer-up. Email andrea.ballas@cbs.com.
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Looking for a Westside Summer Camp for a 5 1/2 year old boy at the end of July for two weeks or so(nothing too sports-minded). Should be hands-on, engaging and offer healthy food and snacks. Email kavitadr@earthlink.net.
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Looking for a pool service that comes highly recommended. Email daryl@wizelman.com.
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Looking for a lead on a personal trainer that comes to homes (in Calabasas). Looking for someone inexpensive, motivating and will help with reaching weight goals. Email themom21@yahoo.com.
The Magical & Joyful Experience of Epoxie Continues at the Two Roads Theatre
Sundays and Mondays, running through June
Another great review for the children’s show at the Two Roads. If you’ve seen it before, the show has significantly changed, go again.
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Look Amazing For Mother’s Day: Receive 30% Off Any Service Before May 14th
Haircuts being $60.00, base color $60.00, partial highlights $65.00, full $85.00 plus a complementary deep treatment for damaged hair to make it silky and shiny. It’s your time to spoil yourself. Call (818) 906-3660 and ask for Cinthia.
Westside Image Consultant & Stylist Seeking Intern
Looking for someone who is smart, organized, artistic, eager, dependable, and a self-starter. Someone with a passion to learn and a love for all things fashion and style. Responsibilities would include but are not limited to business organizational tasks, administrative work, social media updating, fashion organizational tasks, trend and fashion research, styling prep work, (mostly for private closet consultations and private styling consulting but sometimes for photoshoots/TV/film) and really all types of fun related projects. This is an unpaid internship, but you can receive school credit if desired. Contact Laurie@Lauriebstyle.com with resume.www.lauriebstyle.com
Support Topeka Drive Elementary at the First Annual Poker Night
Saturday, April 30th from 7 to 11 p.m.
There’s a buy-in/donation pre-sale of $50 now through April 28th. The buy-in/donation at the door will be $75. (There will be unlimited buy-ins for the first hour only.) Your buy-in/donation includes food and non-alcoholic drinks. Contact Elizabeth Gaba at eagh28@yahoo.com for more information.
10051 Melinda Way in Northridge
Custom Hand Made Hair Accessories
Lil Princess Bows wants to help you accessorize. From the Itty Bitty Princes to the Bride To Be, let Lil Princess Bows be the one you choose. Made with TLC. Every single piece is unique and one of a kind.
www.facebook.com/lilprincessbows09
Yogis at Play 8 Week Workshops for Kids
Wednesdays May 4th through June 22nd
Join “Brookie Cookie” for playtime yoga at Heal and Soul Yoga and Wellness is now registering for 8 week Kids Yoga Workshops. From 3:30 to 4:25 p.m. for ages 3 to 6. Adults can take Flow Blend Yoga with Rebecca Chiprut at the same time. From 4:30 to 6 p.m., Rebecca will teach kids yoga ages 7-12, while Brooke teaches Hatha Yoga for adults. $79 for 8 Wednesdays or $69 for kids registered by April 20th. For more information, visit www.healandsoul.com/home.php or call (818) 501-8228. Stretch, play and have fun.
The Forgetful Fairy Presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Saturdays, April 30th and May 7th at 10 a.m. at the UCB TheaterThe Forgetful Fairy is back along with her fun friends to re-tell classic fairy tales with music, sing alongs and audience participation that will entertain and delight the whole family. Perfect for ages 3 to 6. $5 Admission, kids under 3 are FREE. Call (323) 908-8702 for reservations.
5919 Franklin Avenue in Los Angeles
www.losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/shows/1583
Save 50% on Eco Friendly Steam Clean on Your Stroller or Car Seat at The Little Red Barn
Friday, April 29th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cleanbeebaby will be offering 50% off eco friendly steam cleaning of your car seat or stroller. Appointments are a MUST, email info@babycakesla.com to book your time 30 minute time slot. And while your gear is being cleaned, enjoy 15% off everything at The Little Red Barn. Visit Baby Cakes and The Little Red Barn on Facebook to see all current offers.
23504 Calabasas Road in Calabasas
www.babycakesla.com
Be a TEAM Player
You don’t have to hire a sales team to grow your business. You can be part of the most effective referral networking TEAM in your community TEAM Referral Network turns success-oriented business people into a strong team of networking professionals who work together to build their businesses by referral. Building a business can be challenging and expensive. Relationship marketing is a better, smarter way of doing business. TEAM Referral Network members know that working as a TEAM, Together Everyone Achieves More. Karen Cormier, is a Director for TEAM, in the San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura County. There are many chapter’s looking to fill key positions, and new chapters are now forming. Email Karen@karencormier.com for more info.
www.teamreferralnetwork.com
Could Your Child Use Some Tools for Impulse Control, Frustration, Frustration Tolerance & Friendship Building?
Social Coaching Club has just opened registration for the next round of Club Kids classes. Six weekly classes specially designed to build the social skills of children in elementary school. The class topics includes: making friends, peer relationships and bullying, communication and feelings, emotional management (anger and stress), frustration tolerance and impulse control, grief and loss, self-esteem, etiquette and civility and problem solving. Mention Jen’s List for a special discount. 6 classes on Tuesday’s(starting April 26th):
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kids aged 6 and 7
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for kids aged 8 and 9
Fee: $300 (Class fee includes all materials and healthy snacks). Call (818) 379-3340 or email info@socialcoachingclub.com.
www.socialcoachingclub.com
Bling Strand & Feather Extensions
The best accessory for spring, Feather Hair Extensions…and they will come to you
They use real feathers and last several months with no damage to the hair. Feathers come in a full spectrum of colors, and because they are real, each feather is one of a kind. You treat these feather extensions just like you would you own hair. They can be washed, brushed, blow-dried, straightened, and even curled. Prices start at $25 for a bundle of 7 (you pick the colors, mix and match as much as you like).
www.featherheadzextensions.com
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Add some sparkle to your next party!
Bling strands and feather extensions are temporary fun hair accessories. Great for birthdays, bat-mitzvahs, girls night out and much more. Call Tonia, hairstylist at Epic, to book your Bling Strand party at (805) 748-6949.
Are you Sick? Do you Have Pain Anywhere in Your Body?
Acupuncture offers great care and relief. La Vie Acupuncture Clinic is specialized in general medicine. The clinic treats men, women and children patients for: headache, migraine, sinus pain; allergies; neck and back pain, knee pain,tendinitis; weight loss, infertility; heartburn, and other digestive issues; fatigue, panic attack, anxiety, depression.(805)798-4018
http://acupuncturists.healthprofs.com/cam/prof_detail.php?profid=505280&sid=1303403328.706_15899&city=Ventura&county=Ventura&state=California
“Kiss Me Kate” Casting News
Tom Hewitt, Lesli Margherita and Meg Gillentine are the Broadway and West End stars that will lead the cast of Reprise Theatre Company’s third production of the 2010-2011 season, “Kiss Me, Kate”, playing May 10 to 22 (press opening May 11, 2011) at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse. The musical – with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Samuel and Bella Spewack will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at the Boston Court and choreographed by Lee Martino. Michael Paternostro will serve as musical director. Additional casting for “Kiss Me, Kate” will be announced at a later date Single tickets are available for “Kiss Me, Kate” at www.reprise.org or through the UCLA Central Ticket Office at (310) 825-2101.
Culinary Marketing Consulatant
Branding may be born out of marketing, but brand strategy offers businesses something even more valuable. Using conventional wisdom coupled with unconventional thinking, design concepts get you excited about moving your business forward. With 20 years experience in the food business Shelley can approach your business from both culinary and marketing angles to ensure results that are both bankable and on-target. Email sjansonbiz@gmail.com for more info.
www.thefoodcoach4kids.com
Weston Graphics Internet
Do you want to make a splash on the internet? Let them meet your needs & exceed your expectations! If you are a therapist, Real Estate agent, actor, athlete, personal trainer, restaurant owner, dentist, or own a business the are the perfect web design solution! Weston Graphics Internet developed a new cost effective program where they do ALL the work for you. Visit www.parentwood.com to see one of the latest therapy sites. Jen’s List members will receive 20% off their one time set up fee.
Free Zumba Class at Reflections in Dance West
Thursday, April 28th with Amy Highfill
6 to 7 p.m.: Zumba For Teens
7 to 8 p.m.: Zumba for Adults (Activities provided for Kids!)
20859 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills
Private sewing lessons for ages 7 and up (adults too!) in your own home
Jenna has been sewing for 16 years, and teaching private lessons for 7 years. Learn the basics of sewing, while using your machine or Jenna’s, and how to read a pattern to create garments or other projects! Lessons are 2 hours and cost $50 if Jenna comes to you. If you would prefer to go to her location in North Hollywood, the 2 hour lesson will cost $40. Contact her at ophelia1178@yahoo.com for more information.
www.jennaharju.com
Claws N Paws Petsitting Was Voted Best Dog Walker on the Los Angeles Hotlist 2011
They are your friendly neighborhood pet care specialist. They specialize in dog walking and in-home pet sitting for cats and dogs, including overnight stays. Visit www.clawsnpawspetsitting.com for a full listing of their services and to see who they are. Founded in January 2004, they are bonded and insured and have excellent reviews and references. They service Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Lake Balboa, Toluca Lake, Toluca Woods and North Hollywood. Email donna@clawsnpawspetsitting.com or call (818) 986-8740.
Summer Dance Camp for Children at DK Dance Factory
From July 11th to August 5th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5505 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Valley Village
Calling all children from 5 to 10 years old! Spend your summer at DK Dance Factory for their annual Dance Camp. Daily classes in Hip Hop, Broadway Dance and Tap. Arts and crafts, end of camp showcase for friends and family. Special guest teacher from America’s Best Dance Crew! For more information, call (818)980-4635.
www.dkdancefactory.com
Be the Best Version of Yourself that You Can Be
Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT is a licensed psychotherapist, maintaining private practices in both Tarzana and Beverly Hills. She uses a kind but direct approach to provide concrete tools for life long change.
Allison specializes in: Couples/Relationships • Self-Esteem/Personal Growth • Family Conflict • Anxiety/Stress • Building Physical and Emotional Intimacy • Communication Skills • Skills for Parents • Life Transitions • Premarital Counseling • Psycho-education •Intuitive Eating.
www.LifeIssuesPsychotherapy.com
“New Eyes”: A One Woman Show Starring Israeli Actress Yafit Josephson
Now through May 29th – Sundays, at 7pmA Smash Hit, 9 Months On Stage”Ebullient”-LA TIMES
“An Accomplished Performance..Hilarious”-LA WEEKLY
“Inspirational”-Backstage
“New Eyes tells the story of Yafit, a young woman living in Israel who joins the Israeli army to serve heroically for her country. Upon completing her service, she moves to LA to follow her dream of becoming an actress but finds herself constantly cast only as a Middle Eastern villain. 18 characters, 2 countries, 1 woman’s struggle to maintain her identity in America.
www.neweyesplay.com
Host a Stella & Dot trunk show and reap the free jewelry rewards
What could be more fun than inviting friends over to your home to try on fabulous Stella & Dot jewelry while earning generous Hostess Rewards including free and half-off jewelry? Mention Jen’s List when you book a trunk show and get an additional $50 of free jewelry credits. Email careysdot@aol.com for more info.
www.stelladot.com/careyhill
ADBD Presents Little Tots Pop Up Shop: A Premium Kids Sample Sale
Saturday, April 30th through Sunday, May 1st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8246 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles
This 2 day event features a curated selection of premium kids apparel and accessory brands at up to 75% off of retail prices! Featured brands include Wildfox Kids, Baby Bjorn, Little Giraffe, LATLA, Skip*Hop, Worn Free Kids, Goorin Hats, Joah Love, Diaper Dude and more. Sponsored by Happy Baby, Izze and Hoopla.
www.adbranddevelopment.com/little_tots
Seeking Shopping Bags From Local Clothing Stores for Fashion Show
Adat Ari El Early Childhood Center is putting on an amazing fashion show fundraiser and is looking for donations of clothing bags with handles that they can send home with the clothes that are being purchased from the boutique. This is a great opportunity for exposure at very little cost. Contact adatfashionshow@gmail.com.
UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, & Tic Disorders Program Child OCD Study
This UCLA Research Study, conducted by Joseph O’Neill, Ph.D., is investigating brain correlates of OCD. They are seeking help from children 8-17 with OCD to participate in this study. Participation involves MRI scans, EEG recordings, and 12 sessions of non-medication Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Call (310) 206-1350 for more information.
www.semel.ucla.edu/caap/research