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Today in History
Windmill Day
Clean Up Your Closet Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=22
The first color pictures of Earth from space are sent back from Apollo 10. (1969)
Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president. (1994)
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
 
 
StudyShop is committed to creating a friendly, supportive environment to help our students reach their goals
Math, Science, English, Foreign Languages, SAT, ISEE & more. Your first lesson is FREE when you mention Jen’s List
Working with StudyShop made me feel comfortable about my learning style. My tutor’s patience and wealth of knowledge guided me to build upon my strengths and work on my weaknesses!“-Jessica T, student
Charles is a great tutor.  I wish everyone could have a tutor like him!“-Sylvia M, mother
Call 310-845-9130 or email charles@studyshop.org for more info.
www.studyshop.org  
 
 
Only $15 (62% off) 1 month of unlimited open play + 1 class at Kuki’s Playshop
Kuki’s Playshop is a truly different kind of children’s space. The Playshop’s boutique store has a variety of unique handmade gifts including knit finger puppets and vintage stuffed animals, as well as educational toys and resources to encourage early childhood development. They offer a variety of activities and services, including open play, story times, art classes, birthdays, workshops, special events, play dates, off-site party entertainment, and parent-child classes. Your voucher buys you the parent-child class of your choice as well as an entire month of open play!
http://www.familyfinds.com/jenslist
 
 
Come play and learn about Caterpillar Cottage Preschool in Lake Balboa
They offer an eclectic curriculum approach (both Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired). They are a play-based program and use empathy and conflict mediation to develop social and interpersonal skills. The child to teacher ratio is 5:1. Free Mommy/Daddy and me play days on May 13th, 27th, June 10th or June 24th from 9am until 11am. RSVP required as spaces are limited: heather@caterpillarcottage.com.
www.caterpillarcottage.com
 
 
Get Ready For Summer With A Brazilian Bikini Wax at Encino Concept Salon for Only $22(Reg. $45)
This special is just in time for you to get ready to head to the beach.  An extra bonus for Jen’s List users, save 10% by entering promo code BIKINI at check-out! 16573 Ventura Blvd., in the Rubio Plaza, in Encino
www.Voomerang.com 
 
 
A Contest for all super heroes to see Sesame Street’s Live “Elmo’s Healthy Heroes”
Thursday, May 26th – Sunday, May 29th at Bank of America Performing Arts Center at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts PlazaSuper Grover needs your help – and it’s Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue with this fantastic musical production. When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends love to explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene – all in a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover. It’s Elmo’s Healthy Heroes to the rescue! Save $3 per ticket – Use the passcode ERNIE online at www.ticketmaster.com or redeem this coupon at the box office.
www.sesamestreetlive.com
Win a 4 pack of tickets, email your name, email address & telephone number by May 10th at 11:59pm (PST) to sfvmom@gmail.com. Only one email per email address – duplicates will deleted. Winner will be chosen by May 11th and notified by email. 
 
 
Encore Voice and Music Summer Camp in Calabasas
Three 2 Week Sessions from June 27th – August 5th/9:30 AM – 1:30 AM, Mon – Fri (closed July 4th)
Does your child love to sing, dance, and act? Then come to Encore Voice and Music Summer Camp for a fun filled summer of performing! Each of the campers will receive instruction in singing, acting, and dancing and will have an opportunity to perform on stage during the end of session showcases. The top notch faculty, including CHS Music Director, Joshua Barroll, and private voice coach, Alana Loewe Weiss, will nurture and encourage each camper to be their best.
www.encorevoiceandmusic.com
 
 
Private in-home Swim Lessons/Lifeguarding for Children & Adults
Summer is approaching, are your kids water safe? Katie is a former competitive swimmer certified with CPR, First Aid, WSI, and Lifeguard credentials. She has been teaching children to swim for the last 8 years. She travels to homes and teaches beginners, up to stroke refinement. Katie focuses on making each lesson fun, safe, and effective. She incorporates old, and newer techniques to get kids swimming and loving it. Email Katiekidswim@gmail.com for more info. References available upon request. 
 
 
Get a Ton of Free Jewelry for Just Having a Few Friends Over For a Girl’s Night In or Out
Premier Designs Jewelry has the most amazing hostess plan ever. All you need to do is want to have a good time for an evening or Sunday morning. Invite a few friends over and view/play with the beautiful jewelry line. Most hostesses receive over $200 in free jewelry, not to mention have a great time with the ladies. With today’s economy, you deserve a few hours of fun with their family/friends. For more information or to receive a free catalog, email dg.jewelry@yahoo.com or call (786) 488-3314.
 
 
CBS PRESENTS “PROM PRINCESS FOR A DAY”
Are you a deserving L.A. teenage girl who wants to have a fabulous prom? Are you down in the dumps and struggling to find that perfect prom dress? Have you ever wanted to ride in an elegant white limo but don’t have the funds?
Do you want to trade in your flip flops for a pair of glamorous high heels?
Have you ever dreamed of having your hair and make-up done by a professional expert? Do you fantasize of being a prom princess for just one night? THE TALK want to make your wish come true. If interested, email a picture, contact info, and your story to Gina.gonzalez@cbs.com or MarcAnthony.Nicolas@cbs.com no later than Friday, May 13th. This is not school sponsored. Parent Permission Required.
www.thetalk.com 
 
 
Hamilton High School Fund Raiser at Maria’s Italian Kitchen
May 17th – Dinner hours & dine 9 in only!
Download a flier at www.hamiltonboosterclub.org. Flier must be presented to server so Hamilton gets a percentage of the bill.
10761 Pico Blvd(West of Westwood Blvd, North side of the street)
 
 
Royal Wedding-Inspired Party Decor
Check out this stunning and simple Royal Wedding-Inspired Party Decor featured on Hostess with the Mostess, along with FREE printable party decor such as welcome signs, cupcake toppers, tea tags, and more. PLUS, easy “how-to” information on getting this gorgeous look for your own party. This theme would make for a stunning Bridal Shower, as well.
www.hostessblog.com/2011/04/royal-wedding-theme-printables-part-2/ 
 
 
Summer Camp Open House
Aloha Beach and Surf Summer Camp for kids and teens is having an open house this Saturday, May 14th at Paradise Cove and Zuma Beach in Malibu. Free food, fun, face painting, giveaways, and surfing lessons on the sand will be available.
http://www.alohabeachcamp.com/open-house
 
 
An Evening of Inspired Conversation with LA’s 10 Hot Mompreneurs!
Wednesday, May 11th from 6-9PM
Come to an “Evening of Inspired Conversation with LA’s top Mompreneurs!” – Mom’s who have taken their passion and creativity and launched their own successful businesses! Panel discussion followed by boutique shopping and raffle! The evening is in support of Larchmont Charter-West Hollywood!
Art Works Studio
660 N. Larchmont Blvd corner of Melrose
 
 
BOOK DRIVE for BIG SUNDAY
Until May 13th
Donate your gently-used or new books to charity! Any age book — board books to high school level. The Big Sunday book drive is a yearly event that collects over 10,000 books for children in need and public schools libraries.
Drop-off until May 11th at:
Chevalier Bookstore: 126 N Larchmont
Picket Fences: 214 N Larchmont
Drop off until May 13th at:
Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd.
For questions, email jennacooper@gmail.com.
 
 
O2 MAX’s Youth Fitness Passport is now part Get Active America (GAA)
GAA is an initiative of IHRSA (the largest organization overseeing the fitness industry). IHRSA has partnered with Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move & The President’s Fitness Challenge! The O2 MAX Youth Fitness Passport is an 8 week program designed to help students get a jump start on his/her fitness goals-whether it is to get in shape for the summer, prom or just learn more about fitness and have fun along the way. By purchasing the O2 MAX Fitness Passport students also get:
· A fitness program to do at home, nutrition guide & access to try various workouts at fitness clubs and studios based on each student’s interest
· Online fitness coaching with reminders, inspiration and fitness help from trainers to fit workouts
· Discounts from participating businesses: K-Swiss, Benefit, A.B.S Style, Promgirl.com, dresses.com, The Stylist LA and more!
Passport that local students can chose from include combinations of cycling, yoga, martial arts and general fitness classes to try! For more info, contact karen@o2maxfitness.com or call 310.867.1650.
 
 
Youth Acting Biz COMEDY intensive over 6 weeks
On Saturdays, starting July 23rd at 9am at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center, in the Noho Arts District.
Your young actor will be cast in a comedic play with a performance at the end of the 6 week session. $800 for the summer program if paid in full by June 1st. Jens List Members get an additional 10% off. Email mary@youthactingbiz.com or call 310-941-3788 to enroll.
www.youthactingbiz.com
 
 
NASA/JPL Open House Day
Saturday and Sunday, May 14th and 15th from 9am-5pm
(both days)
This popular event celebrates JPL’s accomplishments with exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory’s ongoing research and space exploration. Many of the Lab’s scientists and engineers are on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists utilize space technologies to explore Earth and how researchers are searching for planets beyond the solar system. Admission and parking are free.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/open-house.cfm
 
 
Los Angeles Family School Presents Totstock Music Festival & Spring Faire
Saturday, May 14th from 11am-5pm
With two stages of live music, game booths, a silent auction, gourmet food, wine and beer, this is a festival that’s as much fun for the parents as it is for the kids. The enchanted Silverlake campus will be full of faire attractions like face painting, bounce house, derby car racing, arts & crafts, and the famous confetti egg toss & other game. PLUS, Live music! Bands will be playing on two stages all day long, with performances by Egg, Storytime Funland and other local favorites. $10 per family of 4.
2646 Griffith Park Boulevard in Los Angeles, 90039
323.663.8049
 
 
Conejo Valley Business Group Spring Mixer
May 19th from 6:00-8:00
This is a group for forward thinking entrepreneurs and business people who work, live, or play in: Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village/Oak Park/Agoura Hills/Calabasas/Malibu/Simi Valley/Moorpark/Newbury Park/Camarillo/Ventura. Held at the SIP Malibu Tasting room (at the corner of Kanan Rd. and Sierra Creek Rd.). Get your free ticket at http://cvbg.eventbrite.com/. There will be a $5 cover charge if you do not RSVP using this link. Live coverage by The Bubble TV and Photography by Blake Murphy with Mpire Media. Bring Plenty of Business Cards. Raffle Prizes? Contact Karen Cormier at karen@karencormier.com
 
 
BOTOX, LATISSE, RESTYLANE, RADIESSE ON SALE
Botox $8 per unit.
Buy one Latisse $140, get a second Free.
Restylane $425 per syringe get $50 rebate with purchase of 2.
Buy one Radiesse, get a second at half off.
(818) 324-6446
www.lasersculpture.net
 
 
Toddle Tunes® DRUM CLINIC! AGES 2-7
Fridays at 2pm, starting May 27th
The “Best Kids Music Class” per LA Magazine, invites you and your child to their DRUM CLINIC, which offers a great variety of music and drums! There is only room for 16 students, so visit www.toddletunes.org to complete the free trial form to reserve your spot today!
·The first class is free!
·$90 for 6 classes on first series.
·Credits are good for an entire year from the date of purchase and
·Refer a friend and get a free credit – no limit 
 

HIGH HEEL IN A HAYSTACK PERSONAL STYLING
Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Or how many times have you worn those sweats to pick up the kids at school or to mommy and me? Wishing you had more options to wear to work? Celebrity stylist, Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack has been working in the fashion industry for a decade. Robin helps her clients find their inner stylish self and feel more confident and less stressed when it comes to getting dressed. Allow Robin to turn your closet into collections, conducting a closet cleanse like no other and help you showcase your own style with confidence! Contact Robin to schedule your FASHION MAKEOVER at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
www.highheelinahaystack.com 
 
 
Celebrating the start of Westfield Family
Westfield Shopping Centers across the country, including Westfield Culver City, are encouraging kids of all ages to “Tell Us Why Your Mom’s a Star” through a video contest. The contest winner will enjoy a $2,500 shopping spree, a year of VIP parking at their local Westfield, and get to see their family photo grace the cover of the Westfield Family Monthly Calendar. Visit www.westfield.com for more information on entering the contest, and stop by Westfield Culver City every month for Westfield Family Fun Days – this month on May 10th and 24 at 10:30, with the theme of “Get Fit.”
 
 
Pilates Mat Class in Bel Air Glen or Studio City area
If you’re looking for an amazing Pilates mat class that gives you results, try Pilates by Rachel: 9:30 am on Tuesday in Bel Air Glen (beginner) or 8:15 am on Monday in Studio City area (intermediate). Contact rachel@pilatesbyrachel.com. She also teaches privately, using all state-of-the-art equipment to get your body where it should be, quickly and effectively. For more information, go to www.pilatesbyrachel.com. Rachel continues to add more group classes to bring you affordable Pilates! 
 
 
Grand Opening of The Gourmandise School of Sweets and Savories
May 20th-22nd
Come for a weekend filled with free Chef Demonstrations, Cookbook Signings and Workshops.
395 Santa Monica Place, third floor at The Market
http://thegourmandiseschool.com/class.php?id=387
 
 
Pet Sitting by Ashley: INSURED AND BONDED!
Pet & house sitting takes a great deal of love, patience, and dedication and Ashley possess’ all of these traits and more! She can also handle various home services which, by making it appear that your house is occupied, can be a crime deterrent. Depending on the client’s request, Ashley does stay overnight as well. Her business is based in Calabasas, but she services many different cities.  Leave your home & pets with her & you won’t have to worry about a thing! Ashley welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service possible. She hopes to be of service to you and your animals!
www.petsittingbyashley.com  
 
 
Mr. Muddy’s GLEE Summer Camp for kids ages 5-14
August 29th-September 2nd, M-F from 9am-3pm
Kids singing some of rocks classic hits from The Who, Pink Floyd, Journey and The Beatles as well as today’s current pop songs from Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rhianna and many more. One fun filled week of learning to sing, perform and record. Ending with a BIG show in front of a live band! Includes: vocal training .choreography .set design .theatrics .staging .outdoor play for break times .lunch and snack included .Professional Photo shoot .DVD of performance included .BIG performance on the last day with LIVE band. $450 per child/$350 with sibling discount. Call (818) 987-7463 or email mrmuddyglee@gmail.com for more info.
Held at Hesby Oaks School in Encino 
 
 
Happy Kidz Home Day Care Preschool Program – FREE registration & One week FREE!
Ages: 1-5yrs. Program includes: Circle Time (Singing songs, Story time) Arts & Crafts (Coloring, Painting and Drawing) Learning ABC’s and Numbers Reading, Writing, Math and Opposites Shapes, Colors and Sizes.
7:00 AM-  5:30 PM (full time)
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (part time)
Call 818-457-4998, 818-694-4182 or email rachelshappykidz@yahoo.com for more info.
http://www.rachelshappykidz.com/
License #197417241 
 
 
Birthing Classes at A Mother’s Haven in Encino in June
Supported Birth classes are 4 weeks long, starting June 7th from 7-10pm. To sign up, call 818-380-3111. To learn more about the class, email the instructor, Lauren Ryan, at laurensbirthclass@yahoo.com or visit www.supportedbirthclass.com. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered and positive about birth and that there is “no one right” way or method for giving birth.
 
 
The Season of SPA Parties!
Miss Bliss Mobile Decadence provides you with a little peace of heaven! Two beauty and wellness professionals who specialize in Massage and Natural Nail Care in the comfort of your own home or office. Having a SPA party with your girlfriends or too busy caring for your children to get to the salon? Miss Bliss Mobile Decadence can help! For more information, visit www.MobileDecadence.com and book your BLISS today!
 
 
Valley West Actors Space
The Best Summer Camp For Young Actors who want to work in Film/Television & New Media!
At Valley West Actors Space film acting camp, students star in a short movie shot and edited by industry pros, culminating in a Red Carpet Premiere of completed films! Full days begin with morning classes led by renowned coach Sara Wood and guest instructors then afternoons are spent shooting a digital film. Hard work, but lots of fun as well!  Register today! Limited enrollment for ages 8-18, sessions starting in July. Session 1 ages 8-13 and session 2 ages 13-18. Call 818.222.7484 or email valleyactors@gmail.com for more info. 
 
 
Want to support a mom with a new baby?  Bring dinner.
Successful and not so successful ideas.  Includes recipes for Macaroni and Cheese With Cauliflower and Broccoli, Granola Bars, Arugula Steak Salad With Blue Cheese and Avocado, Swiss Chard and Goat Cheese Quiche.
http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2011/05/ 

 
Need Your Baby Seat Installed or Inspected!?
Adam Lari is a certified safety technician in your area and he makes house calls! For parents convenience you can make an appointment that will fit your busy schedule. He provides the education, instruction, and installation. Can come to your home, work, or meet at your local retail store. Purchase your new car seat on the Online Store section of the website. He also does stroller, toys, and other baby gear assemblies! Call (818) 770-2547 or visit www.ITYsafety.com to make an appointment! Find them on facebook! Infant Toddler Youth Safety
 
 
Self Esteem & Body Image – Positive Tips To Empower Your Children
Thursday, May 12th at 10am
TEAM TUTORS & LA MOM MAGAZINE invite you to hear SAMARA FABRICK, LCSW and SHERLY SHOOSHANI DANESHGAR, MS, RD talk about Self Esteem and Body Image – Positive Tips to Empower Your Children Come learn about your child’s emotional and physical development. Parents of girls and boys are welcome. RSVP to carrie@teamtutors.com or 323-356-6160.
806 North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210
www.teamtutors.com