Have you found your swim lessons for the summer?
Swim into Summer at the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy. 4 time Olympic Gold Medalist, Lenny and his team at LKSA are dedicated to sharing the fun of swimming, water safety, and the prevention of childhood drownings. It is almost summer and the perfect time to think about your child’s safety! Swimming is a gift for life! Mention this listing and receive a 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per student, new students only. See what others say about their program at http://lennykswim.com/pictures-testimonials. Westside JCC – 323-525-0323JCC at Milken(in West Hills) – 818-464-3315 Today in History Administrative Professionals Day formerly “Secretaries Day” The first Social Security checks were distributed on this day in 1937. www.history.com/this-day-in-history Tell A Story Day http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=383 $12 for Circus Vargas Tickets (52% Off General Admission Tickets!) This year, Circus Vargas takes you on an artistic journey encompassing the cultures of the world, in a series of vignettes depicting the experiences, memories and visions of a traveling circus performer. Prior to every show, your host for the event, Jon Weiss, welcomes the audience and invites kids of all ages into the center of the ring to feel what life is like under the Big Top. Join the fun with Jon as he guides everyone on a crash course in circus skills such as juggling, feather balancing, hula-hooping and more! Kids will love watching acrobats and aerialist fly through the air. Parents will appreciate the nostalgia brought on by the bright lights of the big top. www.familyfinds.com/jenslist Sling and Dance class–for Moms and Babies! Got baby weight? Or just like to boogie with your baby? Sling and Dance is a unique new class that gives moms a chance to bond with their little ones, get back in shape, and learn some slick new moves with the help of professional dancer, choreographer and instructor Jennifer Tseng. Jennifer has danced and toured with Disney, and has appeared in national commercials for Honda, AT&T and others. She has ten years experience teaching dance and Mommy & Me classes. Held Tuesdays at The Treehouse Social Club http://www.thetreehousesocialclub.com/ & Thursdays at Wallaby http://wallaby-la.com/ from 1-2pm. Contact Sabrina for price, more info or to reserve a space at slinganddance@gmail.com or at 323-363-2395. Think of it as Botox for the home! Andrea is an interior designer who can help you update or transform the look of your home by bringing out the best in what you already have and adding a little design magic to give it a whole new lease of life. Your space will always feel like your own, just tweaked and perfected with her design eye! She is currently offering room-by-room design for a flat rate of just $400.00 per room. This rate includes: a personalized design and floor plan; color and lighting design; space maximization and aesthetic placement of furniture; guided consultation for new purchases; curation of your art and accessories. www.andreaputman.com SMART DOGS DOG TRAINING Jeff Todd with SMART DOGS is a professional dog trainer and coach to dog owners. With 20 years of experience, with 1000’s of dogs he can help you with any training or problem solving needs. His training courses consist of the most common and useful commands for everyday life with your dog. Jen’s list member Karen Gold used Jeff’s services said “After trying three other dog trainers, we contacted Jeff, who quickly & successfully trained our dog! We highly recommend him.” Call Jeff at (818) 968-9422. www.smartdogsdogtraining.com Come to a special fundraiser for Kristi, Chloe, and the babies on the way Today, Wednesday, April 27th Brian Kaplon passed away on March 17th of this year. His wife, Kristi, is expecting twins in May and has a 2 1/2 old daughter, Chloe. Help support the following fundraisers to benefit the Kaplon Family: Marmalade Cafe in Calabasas is donating 25% all food/beverage purchases from 7:30am – 10pm. Menchie’s in Calabasas is donating 20% of all purchases from 10am – 10:30pm. Both businesses are located in the Calabasas Commons at 4783 Commons Way. You can either print this flyer (http://kaplon.bryanc.net/) or mention keyword: ‘KAPLON’ at time of purchase. Thank you for your support! AMMMMMAZING HAIR STYLYIST LEAD – YOU WILL L O V E HER!!!!!!!! For the past 14 years, I have been going to the same hairdresser. When I started Jen’s List, a few different stylists asked if they could do my hair, so I “cheated” – but ALWAYS ended back at Kristy as she is the ONLY one that I ever felt knew how to color and cut my hair. She is located at the brand new, beautiful Canyon Salon in Westlake Village. Call Kristy Jarvis at 805-551-2040 or email her at klscissorhands@yahoo.com. Vote for a Jen’s List member’s Better Homes and Garden Magazine photo submission! It takes only a second to vote and voting ends on May 1st! http://photos.bhg.com/category/vote/photo/813262 Scene Study & Acting Technique with Matthew Arkin Monday Nights, from 7 to 11 p.m. Deepen your understanding, sharpen your focus, strengthen your understanding. Technique and Scene Study guide you to the core of each character: the desires of the heart that motivate you, the flaws and obstacles that stand in your way, and the actions that you must take to try to attain your goal. “Matthew’s insight into technique, character and text are exceptional, as is his ability to communicate that insight. These are the makings of a remarkable teacher.” -Richard Kind, Actor, Spin City www.matthewarkin.com RockStar Cleanse® LA Debut: Transform Your Body & Your Life. Week of May 22nd, May 29th and/or June 5th San Francisco based transformational fitness trainer and holistic health coach Teresa Marchese is debuting her RockStar Cleanse® in Woodland Hills starting on May 22nd along with LA based nutritional coach Sheri Clemente. Detox and regenerate your body, mind and spirit. All meals, fitness, education and special classes are included. 1-3 week programs are available for up to 10 women per week. Visit www.teresasmagicbeans.wordpress.com/rockstar-cleanse-la/ for full details. (818) 679-5415 Mom- Need a break? Parent coach, Gila Brown, M.A., is giving away one complimentary ticket for Mom’s Time-Out Retreat at the luxurious Terranea Resort, May 22nd-24th. The retreat will give you tools and strategies for effectively managing kids’ behavior, while you relax in the luxury of a 5-star resort. Just click http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GZFJBZW to enter to win. All entries due by May 6th. The Totality of Possibilities 1/2 workshop April 30th from 10am-2pm in Tarzana Have you been singing “Is that all there is? Wondering why you feel lousy about your life? Want a change and want it NOW? Stop complaining and wondering and FINALLY start getting the life you deserve! Join the Totality of Possibilities Seminar. Learn to Go Beyond Your Limited Expectations Achieve Your Highest Goals Jump Start and Design the Life You Want. Learn the 5 keys that unlock your potential. Book Your Spot at 818-762-4835. www.JodiMicheleCooley.com Westfield Culver City Launches the Third Year of the WFamily Program April’s theme is The Great Outdoors, featuring family-friendly activities planned around a nature theme. Sponsored by Children’s Hospital of LA, kids will play, create and learn more about the outdoors!April 12th- Children will learn about plants and flowers while creating their own forever-fresh felt flower bouquet, having story time with the books “The Tiny Seed,” and “Zinnia’s Flower Garden,” and enjoying a fun and healthy snack.April 19th – Campfire Cathy will make a visit to the center. This nutty overgrown Girl Scout is a hoot. Kids will be turned into lions, tigers and bears before your very eyes.April 26th – The kids will learn fun ways to spend some time outdoors – they will make easy and fun paper bag kites, have story time with “Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?,” and “Curious George Flies a Kite,” and enjoy another healthy snack. LITTLE TOTS POP-UP SHOP: A Premium Kids Sample Sale at ADBD Saturday, April 30th at 9:00am & Sunday, May 1st at 4:00pm This 2 day event features a curated selection of premium kids apparel and accessory brands including Wildfox Kids, Baby Bjorn, Little Giraffe, Lion and Tiger LA, Skip*Hop, Worn Free Kids, Goorin Premium Hats, Joah Love, Diaper Dudes and more! UP TO 75% OFF OF RETAIL PRICES! 8246 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles 323-272-4900 https://www.facebook.com/ADBDX#!/event.php?eid=141683549234854 Calabasas Fine Arts Festival April 30th & May 1st from 10:00am – 5:00pm Celebrating the show’s 14th anniversary, it is housed at the beautiful Calabasas Civic Center and the famed Commons at Calabasas; an upscale shopping and dining center in the heart of downtown Calabasas. Over 170 artists will be on hand with jewelry, pottery, sculpture, photography, glass work, wall art, woodwork and more! The festival also features an array of live musical entertainment and free youth art activities. http://calabasasartscouncil.com/ Outgoing, Stylish Juniors in High School Wanted For Free Senior Picture Shoot Local photographer looking to build a Senior portfolio is looking for a few Juniors that are outgoing, stylish, and fun. Your Senior portrait session will be free. For more details, email Noel Warburton at noelwarburton@yahoo.com. www.noelwarburton.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 they 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. Please contact Dani Parker at dani@westongraphicsinternet.com for more information. Looking For Beauty Experts to Partner Up With Go Flawless June 4th from Noon- 6 pm Go Flawless is hosting another luxurious beauty/Botox luncheon at the Four Seasons. There will be media coverage – which is a great opportunity to get published and promote your services. Every beauty expert interested can email info@goflawless.com with their website and/or information. Looking for mani/pedi, eyelash expert, massage therapist, aesthetician, possible air brush tanning, or if you’ve got something interesting and want to promote or sell. Other vendors, catering, drinks, etc. are welcome. www.goflawless.com “Get your OM !”: Learn Primordial Sound Meditation with a Chopra Looking for ways to manage stress and reduce anxiety? Interested in more balance and inner peace? Want to deepen your spiritual practice? Try meditation. Private and group instruction and guided morning meditations available at Holistic Haven in Westlake Village. Using the timeless teachings, learn practical aspects and tools to create a successful practice. For more information or to reserve a space for an upcoming course, call Wendi Cohen at (818) 970-6865 or email cohen2x2@aol.com. www.holistichaven.org groOrganic: Grow Your Own Organic Produce at Home It provides an economical, healthy way to eat organically by helping you to grow organic produce in your own backyard. GroOrganic’s custom-built raised planters and space-saving container gardens are designed to give you the advantage of incorporating vegetable gardens into your landscape, patio, or balcony, allowing you to grow organic food in limited space. Get a free herb barrel with the purchase of a planter package when you mention Jen’s List. Call (855) 247-6674 for a free estimate. www.groOrganic.com FREE EVENT Kicks off Pregnancy Awareness Month Sunday, May 1st from 12pm – 4pm Hosted by Ali Larter, Amy Smart, Anna Getty and Brenda Strong. Panel Discussions with Dr. Alan Greene and Dr. Harvey Karp. At 12:45pm is a special Musical Performance by Renee & Jeremy, singing children’s music for people of all ages! MATERNITY FASHION SHOW by A Pea in the Pod! Celebrating the community of expectant mothers, new parents and families. A day of discovering products, food, fashion, music and symposiums to kick-off the month of awareness! At Bergamot Station in Santa Monica www.pregnancyawarenessmonth.com When two young foxes set out to explore the forest, they encounter all kinds of creatures… Some of them are friendly, while others would like nothing more than to eat the two young explorers! Rusty and Ginger may be able to outfox bears, bobcats, cougars, and wolves, but can they unlock the mysterious box that awaits them on Treasure Island? And will the little girls they meet there turn out to be friends or foes? Join Rusty and Ginger as they travel through the woods. Author Tim Ostermeyer’s beautiful wildlife photography provides a fox’s-eye view of the forest. With a charming story to guide the way, and a fact page of wildlife information for every animal introduced in the book, readers can explore nature alongside Rusty and Ginger. http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Rusty-Ginger-Fox-Ostermeyer/dp/0984504001 Multiple Intelligences Theories of Dr. Howard Gardner. 8 innate intelligences: linguistic, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, logical-mathematical, naturalist. Controversial but worth looking into. Which intelligences (abilities) are you strong in? http://www.miinstitute.info/show/mii.php?#Linguistic Any Random Jane: Adorable Home Accessories Just in time for Mother’s Day and Summer, this home accessories line is sure to answer all your organizational needs. It is filled with colorful collections of bold wall décor, photo and frame pick-me-ups, organizational tools and savvy hostess’ gifts. Any Random Jane is also environmentally friendly. Made from durable material, the products are all reusable. From children’s playrooms to home offices, kitchens or any place that can use color and organization, you can find Any Random Jane. www.anyrandomjane.com Las Estaciones – Spanish Programs for Children (Spanish for Kids Series) Join the fun-loving Fritzi the mouse and his friend Maria for this festive sing-along, dance-along introduction to Spanish language-learning. From el invierno to el otoño, it’s a year-round celebration as children learn words and phrases associated with all four seasons. This lively interactive Spanish immersion DVD engages children with colorful backgrounds, animated characters, catchy original songs, and live-action footage of familiar year-round activities. A Translation Guide-which lists all words in order of appearance-provides an easy reference for parents who are first-time learners of Spanish. For children ages 2-7. http://www.whistlefritz.com/products.html Lil Monsters April Special on All Bottoms: Skirts, Pants & Shorts All clearance bottoms will be 60% off and all other regular priced bottoms will be 30% off. It’s a great time to stock up. Also, all Jen’s List Members can take 10% off on all other regular priced items. Sale good until 5/1/11. (818) 222-8882 4774 Park Granada #2 in Calabasas Temple Ner Maarav Preschool The teachers provide a loving and nurturing environment embedded with Jewish culture and secular curriculum. They care for children ages 2 to 5 years old and being potty trained is not required for enrollment. They are open for tours every day of the week (except Fridays) between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. To schedule a tour, call (818) 345-9999. Former Financial Advisor Becomes Financial Advocate for Seniors Sandra Cherry, PFP has dedicated her time and services to become a Financial Advocate for Seniors. Sandra provides much needed services including: Reviewing Medical Explanation of Benefits and explaining to client, Researching Part B and Part D changes and reviewing with client, opening mail and explaining everything to client, reviewing bills for accuracy, writing checks to pay bills, organizing tax materials for tax advisor. Call (818) 706-3745 or email Sandra@FinancialAdvocatesforseniors.com. www.FinancialAdvocatesforSeniors.com Chicks Rule Boutique Saturday, April 30th, 11:30-4:30 pm Grab your favorite chick and head over to our boutique for some cool shopping. Great gifts for Mother’s Day! Vendors include: Silpada Designs Jewelry (fine .925 sterling silver jewelry), Something Gray (vintage patchwork blankets & scrabble items, antique silverware wind chimes…and more!), Hair Feathers by Miki (5 for $20) and Boresha Skinny Coffee (Drink coffee and burn fat!) 1119 Greenfield St. in Thousand Oaks www.mysilpada.com/mia.morgan Piano Lessons: $30 for 30 Minutes Would you like your child to have a proper music education? Be able to play a beautiful sonata at your family parties? This is a opportunity to give your child the best gift you could ever give them. Piano teacher is a graduate of the master program in classical piano from CSUN. She teaches all levels classical piano in English or Mandarin, understands child’s musical level and ability and will provide a comfortable environment where they will progress at their own speed. Call Miss Lin at (818) 671-9588. Free Tarzana Green Living Workshop Saturday, May 21st, from 9 a.m. to Noon Providence Tarzana Medical Center, Women’s Pavilion Make your ecological footprint more sustainable. The Tarzana Neighborhood Council Green Committee in association with Sustainable Works invites you to a Free three-hour interactive action oriented workshop on how to live a greener life. Free breakfast and parking too. Learn how to: -Save money on your Utilities -Cut your landfill waste 60% -Learn about composting -Reduce toxic chemicals -Reduce transportation impact www.tarzanagreenlivingworkshop.eventbrite.com Tennis Ace in Woodland Hills is Closing its Doors on April 30th Everything on sale. Apparel 40% off and more. Everything in the store is on sale, including all Nike, Adidas, Fila, New Balance, etc. Shoes, accessories, bags, and racquets are all on sale. All apparel is at least 40% off. All sales are final. Come on by because once it is gone, it’s gone! www.shoptennisace.com Healthy Planet Kitchen: Adopt a Plant Based, Whole Foods Dietary Lifestyle, Feel Great & Lose Weight This educational organization provides individuals and groups with the necessary information to transition from the standard American diet to a plant based, whole foods dietary lifestyle. The latest scientific research show that one can normalize weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar without medications as well as stop the progression of chronic and autoimmune disease. Class series forming now. For more information, visit www.healthyplanetkitchen.com. Kids Improv Comedy Class Saturdays, 10 a.m. to Noon They want to help your kids find their creative genius! Improvisation is the art of creating scenes in the moment with the other actors on stage. Therefore, improv comedy is a great way to nurture your child’s erupting energy and personality. They’ll learn to work as a team in a fun atmosphere with trained, veteran acting coaches for kids. The class ends with a free improv performance for family and friends, with your children as the stars. This class is designed for children aged 9-12. New Session Starts May 7th. www.westsidecomedy.com Eclectic Estate Sale on the Westside Thurs & Fri, April 28th & 29th from 9-3pm Everything from antique lighting, Asian inspired chairs, mid century chairs, Asian artifacts and artwork, mid century sofa, dining table and chairs and various other tables. In addition there are numerous storage pieces for artists and art supplies. Check this link for pictures: http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/173196.aspx www.organize2harmonize.com
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