First Steps at Mathnasium Foundational Math Skills for Pre-K, K and Grade 1 This fun-filled math program is designed to give students the foundations for a lifetime of math success. “First Steps” is designed to teach children the skills and concepts of Mathematics by setting up patterns of thought and a process for Mathematical thinking which will help them understand the Math facts they will learn in school. Ten 50-minute classes will be offered over five weeks and summer session 2 starts on July 18th. Summer is a great time to catch up and get a jump start for the new school year! Summer power math workout programs available for grades 2-12. They also offer individualized SAT, ACT and ISEE programs.
(805) 777-8403 Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history 2nd half of the year day Canada day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=79 U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time. (1847) Taxes begin to be withheld from paychecks. (1943) ZIP codes go into use. (1963) Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day International Joke Day National Blueberry Month National Anti-Boredom Month Unlucky Month for weddings National Cell Phone Courtesy Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month Sleep Well on July 4TH: Win a $3000 Mattress from Custom Comfort Mattress Celebrate July 4 with Custom Comfort Mattress at www.facebook.com/customcomfortmattress, where you can win a $3000 mattress just for telling Custom Comfort Mattress what a good night’s sleep would “free you” from. For twenty-five years, Custom Comfort Mattress has built every mattress from natural and organic materials right here in Southern California — and sells them in seven locations across the Southland. You can locate the store nearest you at www.customcomfortmattress.com. $17 for one 8×8 hardcover book ($35.98 Value) at Group Story – a social photo book that tells everyone’s story. A social photo book that tells everyone’s story! Your voucher is redeemable for one 8×8 hardcover book (shipping included) for just $17 – a $35.98 value. Stories have more than one point of view, and that’s where Group Story comes into play with it’s creative take on today’s photo book. Here’s how it works. Invite your family and friends to join a private group on Group Story. Everyone can upload their photos to be used by anyone. Any group member can create pages, adding backgrounds and of course text and photos. Pick and choose from all the pages made by your family and friends to make one book for everyone to share. Or everyone can create their own individual customized copy. Great for sport teams, family events, reunions, graduations and more. www.familyfinds.com Do you still have that LOW BELLY SAG from your previous pregnancy? Do you suffer from back pain or experience bladder control issues? Our kids sure are cute, but do we have to suffer? NO! Strengthen your core and lose the low belly sag with Restore the Core™, a mat Pilates class incorporating resistance bands and stability balls. Eight week session begins July 5th on Tuesday & Thursday nights 8:30 – 9:20pm in a private gym in Woodland Hills. The cost is $224 and includes your own flat band and balls. First class is FREE as a trial! Space is limited! Contact Melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com or call 818-631-1257 to register. Gold Party-15% July Bookings Gold prices have soared up into the $1500.00 per ounce range. Jay’s average party pays around $5000. Previously had you hosted you would have earned 10% which is $500.00. For the month of July ONLY Jay is paying 15%, if you host a party in July and Jay pays out the average $5000.00 you will earn $750.00 an extra $250.00. You do not need GOLD to host, simply invite friends, relatives, neighbors, work associates. Have everyone you invite bring a friend. Call 818-419-8812 or email jaysgoldparty@yahoo.com for more info. www.jaysgoldparty.com JULY Annual Sales July is one of the best times to look for clearance sales of warm weather clothing including bathing suits and beach items. Watch for special sidewalk and other sales. In July you will still find a good selection. Look for store brand clothing “below cost” at the end of the month and into August. The reason there are major sales at this time is that stores are getting ready for the “Back to School” season which one of their biggest. In July you might even find some early specials on back-to-school clothes. MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE: Air conditioners, appliances, audiovisual equipment, furniture, bicycles, mattresses, refrigerators, tires, washers & dryers. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, chard, cherries, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green or wax beans, green onions, green peppers, lemons, lima beans, limes, lettuce, nectarines, okra, peaches, peas, plums, squash, tomatoes, watercress, watermelon. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher, taste better and that money may be going to local farmers.  Movers and Shakers Mommy and Me Summer music classes!Join Movers and Shakers for fun, educational and creative family and me music classes geared for children 0-5. Cathy is an amazing teacher- passionate about great music that both you and the kids will love, presents songs in unique and engaging ways and has an infectious energy that carries well beyond class time. Summer session in Sherman Oaks and NoHo. Mornings, Starting July 8TH – 7 weeks $112, (siblings $68). Contact Cathy if you have a group interested in a demo, or you would like participatory music at your next party. www.littlemoversandshakers.com Stop time and encapsulate the moment with unique handmade gifts from THE ATROPOS These personalized glass domes filled with memories and avocations make spectacular conversation pieces, and cherished gifts. Visit http://www.theatropos.com for more details, and start your consultation process today! Jen’s List members get a 10% discount. Tornado Relief Cut-A-Thon All proceeds will be going to the American Red Cross’ relief efforts in Joplin. Sunday, July 10th from 10am-5pm Angus Mitchell Salon 440 North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210 (310) 550-7716 www.AngusMitchellSalon.com Looking for students (ages 10- 22) that can answer or speak about any of the following: The information gathered will be very helpful to improve fitness options available to students and spread the message on a wider scale as to how to work together to create healthier and more active lifestyles! Questions? Contact karen@o2maxfitness.com. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y99NZ6C “Bringing Home Baby” Lecture – “Outside the Box” Center Wed., July 13th from 7-9pm This lecture is designed to help parents create an environment that helps siblings deal with the transition of a new baby. Age of the sibling is irrelevant. Topics include: communication about the new baby, physical preparation for everyone, emotional and mental adjustments, what to expect from your toddler, how to introduce the baby’s arrival, helpful modeling leading up to the birth, the dad’s role and why Big Sister and Big Brother parties don’t work, and more. $22. Speaker: Octavia Lindlahr. Register online at www.otbee.com – click on “Special Events” or call (818) 238-PLAY. 22011 Avenue San Luis in Woodland Hills, 91364 CASTING Do You Have Children or Work With Children, and Are Being Bullied By Them? New talk show, hosted by an Emmy Award winning celebrity host, is seeking people who are parents, teachers, or anyone who has/works with children & has a hard time dealing with kids and the torment they can bring. Are you a push-over mom/dad and your child bullies you? Do you have a hard time putting your foot down with your child, but they say and act out in ways that hurt you physically or emotionally. Do you feel bullied by your own child? OR Do you work with children? Are you an educator or nanny and work with difficult children who make going to work hard & even scary. Are there particular children who bully you and hurt you in many ways? Email a photo, along with contact info to sanjay.chandra.cbs@gmail.com. AND Freeloading Horror Stories Wanted for New Talk Show An all-NEW National talk show is looking for guests with nightmare freeloading stories. Do you or anyone you know have a freeloader that just won’t go? Is this freeloader getting out of control and creating big problems? If you or someone you know wants to confront your freeloader in a safe and fair environment, email tbrown@billcunninghamshow.com with your phone number. If you are chosen to tell your story, you will be flown to New York City. AND Do You Have An Obese Child But You Don’t Know How To Control Their Eating Habits? New talk show is seeking people who have an obese child, and really don’t know what they can do to help them. Does your child throw fits if you don’t give him or her whatever they want to eat? Are you lost over what to do with your child’s weight issue? Do you find yourself just giving in and feeding your child fast food or sweets to make them happy, or because you just have given up? Email sanjay.chandra.cbs@gmail.com all contact info including a photo. AND Are you currently trying to reinvent yourself? Have you been stay home mom and are now trying to enter the work force – but overwhelmed by the difficulty? Emmy winning filmmaker is looking for women to feature in a documentary about reinvention. Email reinvent.docu@gmail.com a photo, your dream and how you plan to pursue it. Having a specific dream or special talent that you want to parlay into a career is a plus. Women, ages 30 – 45. AND Do You Feel Like Your Spouse is Turning Your Child Into A Bully? A talk show is looking for people who disagree with their spouse’s parenting style, and feel like they are turning your child into a bully. Do you feel like your husband or wife is teaching your child the wrong principals when it comes to getting along with people, and it’s turning your child into a bully? Do you think that they are teaching them to be too tough, or too confrontational, and you are losing your child to aggression and bullying. Email sanjay.chandra.cbs@gmail.com all contact info and a photo. Hike It Up Hike through scenic views of Hollywood from Downtown LA to Santa Monica! Stopping at the Observatory and the Hollywood Sign. 1,500 feet of climbing. 12 miles in all. This is a slow hike with breaks in between to snack and regroup. BRING ANY and AS MANY OF THE FOLLOWING FOR A LOCAL SHELTER: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Soap, Shampoo (any kind) for: Los Angeles Youth Network (shelter for teens, 3 locations) People Assisting the Homeless (2 different locations) The Good Shepherd (housing for women and children)+ other organizations helping the commUNITY every day! www.hikeitup.org ATTENTION CALABASAS SHOPPERS: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS NOT OFFERED AFTER JULY 1ST Beginning July 1, 2011, shoppers will no longer receive disposable plastic bags while shopping at Calabasas grocery stores and are encouraged to use reusable shopping bags whenever possible. http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/enews/2011/june2011.html#BAGS Hollywood Bowl Tickets Available Saturday, July 2nd at 7:30PM July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with special guests Daryl Hall & John Oates Section M3; 1 adult and (up to) 3 child tickets; Row 20, seat 18 and Row 21, seat, 14, 16, 18 $40 each ticket or best offer. Email if interested: emagna@msn.com.  Mommy & Me Class at Lollipop Dream! Ages: 0-16 months. Try one class for free! July 11th-August 29th at 12p-12:45p Explore creativity, physical development and movement through game play, musical activities & toys! Learn simple concepts like shapes, colors and motions. Celebrate exciting milestones in your baby’s growth. Encourage your baby to get active and share mom topics to get advice, tips and meet friends! $128 ($16 per class) 14006 Riverside Drive(Outside near Bloomingdales) in Sherman Oaks 818-981-7446 www.lollipop-dream.com $150 For a Professional Maternity Photo Shoot Isabella McNeill Photography is offering half off on maternity photo sessions (only $150) for the first two moms-to-be to book a session. You can book weeks in advance, but the ideal time to have a pregnancy photo shoot is between 30 and 34 weeks gestation. Isabella loves photographing pregnant women and couples who are expecting. You will have a comfortable, fun in-studio session that lasts approximately 2.5 hours, and she’ll retouch 3 of your favorite pics. www.isabellamcneill.com Personal Assistant/Organizer Extraordinaire Are your bills and paperwork out of control? Are you paying finance charges because statements are slipping through the cracks? Do you feel like dumping all your paper work in a box and shoving it away in the closet? Need that spare room put in presentable order, or a pantry organized? Terry can make your home more efficient. She is proficient on Word, Excel, Outlook and has Quickbooks experience. Gift certificates available. Contact Terry at organizerplus@earthlink.net or (310) 488-9575. VACATION RENTALS Last Minute Beach Vacation For A week Private home located on the famous Hollywood Beach. 3 bedroom 2 bath sleeps 8. Spectacular Ocean Views. Step on to the sand from the large wooden deck where you can enjoy all your meals outside. Fully equipped kitchen, D/W +Washer/ Dryer, charcoal BBQ. Two car garage. Walk one block to the marina for dining and activities. Email for rates – arlene@travelkleen.com. AND Timeshares Available – August in Ventura or New Years at Marriott Newport Coast Villas VACATION WEEKS AVAILABLE Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas: Available From January 1 – January 8th 2012. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit sleeps 6.Beautiful location. $1,200 for one week. Harbortowne Point Resort Ventura: Available August 7 – August 14th 2011 .During the week the week of the Ventura County Fair. Rent the whole week out for $900 or rent out 3 Nights August 7- August 10th for $450. Call Dodi at 818-597-1407 or email chuckdodi@aol.com. AND 2 bdrm Maui Marriot Ocean Villas Lahaina/Napili Towers Aug 26th – Sep 2nd Reduced to Available is the Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club – Lahaina or Napili Tower 2 Bedroom Villa. Confirmed Ocean Front unit. Please contact Davina at 818-723-4606 or dfernholtz@gmail.com. $2500 / OBO. Multi Family Garage Sales Saturday, July 2nd at 8am 24047 Sylvan St., Woodland Hills (near Platt and Victory) AND Saturday and Sunday, July 2nd and 3rd at 8AM 12020 Hesby St in Valley Village, 91607 Journey to the Center of Your World: Grief & Loss Workshop for Adult Adoptees/Adults with Early Loss Saturday, July 9th from 9am-4pm Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., MFT hosts an inner journey workshop exploring, discovering unhealed wounds, understanding your life story and the effects of unmourned losses. Grief Workbook included. Registration begins at 8:30am. Fee: $99 individual ages 18+; $189 per couple. Includes coffee/lite snack. Free Parking. NO WALK-INS. MUST PRE-REGISTER for this Workshop. Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Ave in Venice, 90291 http://www.yoffetherapy.com/products-page/?category=7 RECIPES for JULY 4th Tips for Successful Grilled Meat and Fish, Picnic-Perfect Dishes, and Portable Desserts. http://www.chow.com/july-fourth-recipes Doesn’t everyone need a little Table Candy? Be the envy of your friends with these new fun and stylish place mats that will dress up any table with flair! These are SO cool! Choose from a variety of designs and colors to make a truly customized statement. Pick a design, pick your color palette and personalize. You can also have fun mixing and matching patterns and colors. The place mats are great for gifts, party favors, dinner parties and your everyday table. The list is endless. Enjoy 30% off entire site thru 7-5-11(reflected in your cart) www.mattieluxe.com 3 WEEK Creative Arts Camp in North Hollywood for ages 5 and 6 July 11th – 28th, Mon-Friday from 9am – 3pm Come to the second of our two three-week programs, which give campers the opportunity to work with art, drama, song and dance specialists. OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR AS FEW AS ONE OR TWO WEEKS! Southern California Arts Program at The Wesley School 4832 Tujunga Avenue (just north of Camarillo) in North Hollywood, 91601 www.socalartsprogram.com Cook LA Cooking School in Studio City Event Services/Cooking Parties for Adults and kids *Corporate Team building *Video/TV Production *Private Celebrations (Chef prepared Meals, Bridal & Baby Showers, Bachelorettes, Wine Tastings, Rehearsal Dinners) 818-760-5157 www.CookLAonline.com DAYCARE LEADS Family Daycare Has Openings For Summer and Fall With upwards of 25 years experience in a warm and loving home, Salmon Family Day Care in Sherman Oaks has openings available for babies and toddlers 0-3 years old. Many references available. Call Barbara at 818-901-9695 for more info. AND The Garrison Family Childcare Provides quality care mingled with a loving atmosphere conveniently located in the center of the San Fernando Valley. www.garrisonfamilychildcare.blogspot.com AND “YAR” Family Day Care Licensed Preschool Age from 3 months and Up Hours from 8 AM to 4 PM (Before and after hours available by request) Warm, Safe and Loving environment. They provide Organic and Kosher food. Give your child the opportunity to learn, socialize and have fun! Call Libi at 323-383-7931 or Erica at 818-456-8142. Located in West Hollywood, 90069. License: 197417675 AND Family owned daycare has space available Valerie Branca has been in business for over 20 years now and can provide countless references. Valerie owns and operate a LICENSED family daycare in Burbank right off the 5 frwy near the Burbank airport. Her rates are affordable and your children will love you for it. Call Valerie at 818-768-0307. AND Licensed quality Child Daycare has opening A safe neighborhood in Sherman Oaks. A warm, nurturing and creative environment. A loving, caring, credentialed provider over 15 years of experience. Nutritious home-cooked meals. Fun learning activities. Individual care and attention. Art, Music, Dance. Bright, clean rooms. Enclosed large yard for outdoor activities. Certified CPR/First AID. Childcare hours: M-Fr. 8:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. Call 818-788-8785, 323-788-1024 or email dalifdc@yahoo.com for more info. #197416352 All Olympia Gymnastics Center (AOGC) The recreational summer schedule starts this week. You can sign up for whatever weeks you will be in town without having to commit to the whole summer. Sumer Camp at AOGC will be July 25th to July 29th, from 9am-3pm. The week will include gymnastics, organized games and activities a zip line, the bouncy house, crafts, snacks and a final dance/talent show at the end of the week. 5034 Parkway Calabasas in Calabasas www.allolympiagym.com Malibu Women Entrepreneurs Event Wednesday, July 13th from 9:30 a.m. to Noon Malibu Jewish Center The Malibu Women Entrepreneurs Group (WEGs) welcomes Kathy Kaehler, health and fitness expert, best-selling author, Today Show regular and celebrity trainer for the likes of Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and the Kardashians as keynote speaker for July. Go early, at 9:30 for coffee, treats and the opportunity meet and greet Kathy and the other women of this dynamic group for entrepreneurs. www.facebook.com/pages/Women-Entrepreneurs-Group/112375818802556 Slideshows by Bari Bari will take your most treasured images, put them to music and transfer the completed photo montage. Great for graduation parties or gifts, new babies, weddings/engagement parties, anniversaries, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, birthdays, team sports. Gift certificates are available. www.slideshowsbybari.weebly.com Happy Hour: Summer Private Pilates Package 10 Private Series for $550 (only $55/class), requires 2 Pilates sessions per week. New clients only – Special rules apply, see below: 2 Private sessions must be completed per week during a 5 week course or session will be forfeited. No extensions/holds, no make-ups, no exceptions. Packages are non-transferable, non-refundable, and are valid during the hours of 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to Noon, Saturday and Sunday. 24-hour cancellation policy applies. Studio is open Monday through Sunday. BetterBody Pilates Fitness, Inc. 22237 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas (818) 224-4734 www.betterbodypilates.com Yoga Boot Camp: The Perfect Morning Blend Tuesdays-Fridays from 6 to 7 a.m. Go with the flow and get fit for life. Yoga Boot Camp for women, at Inner Power Yoga Studio, in Calabasas. Combining strength and endurance training, with cardio and yoga, for the perfect morning blend. Start your morning with them and feel great for the rest of the day. Each 4 week session runs $200 ($12.50 per workout). Mention Jen’s List and get a free Mind and Body workout t-shirt. Call Kim today for details at (818) 640-2300. Also offering private and group fitness training and yoga. New Conscious Parenting Workshop: A Heart Centered Approach to Parenting Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th In this interactive and inspiring workshop, learn to transform and improve relationships with your family, use parenting challenges as opportunities for growth and healing, recognize and transform family patterns that can impact your child’s life, nurture children and yourself to build trust and create greater cooperation, use practical tools to access more patience, neutrality and apply heart centered communication. For more information and/or to register, visit www.consciousparents.info/. Save $75 if you register by August 10th. (323) 445-1661 SWIM LESSON AND LIFEGAURD LEADS In-Home Swimming Lessons -Children & Adults – Valley Village ONLY. Professional Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard with proof current certifications. Teaching methods are gentle, positive and effective. 25 years of experience teaching children and aquatics. NAME YOUR PRICE – Please take these factors into account: Fuel $4.15 Training & Certifications $150 – $300 Specialized Certifications $12,000 Time and experience Call 310-929-7606 for more info. AND Professional Certified Instructors & Licensed Lifeguards – Trained & Experienced Complete, personalized lessons and aquatic services based on the client’s needs. The variety of in-home services include private, semi-private, group lessons and specialized swim courses with experienced instructors. Host lessons for 3hrs per visit at your home and the Hosts’ lessons are FREE! New clients only. 310-779-8065 http://www.cuswimtoday.com/services.html AND Looking for life guards for your child’s pool party Contact Erin and Cassidy Golden at 818-421-6023 or eg14220@westridge.org. AND Baby Swimming Lessons – Your baby can learn to swim and survive! 21 Years of Experience – Certified Instructor & Lifeguard Cindy Solis will teach your baby how to swim and survive in the water in 6 to 8 WEEKS! Cindy also teaches Traditional, Total Immersion and 3 Week Intensive lessons to all ages and skill levels. Let Cindy make your next Pool Party unique with underwater photography! Email cuactive@gmail.com. Summer Camp, Sport Camps & Clinics, Cultural & Dance Classes, Exercise Classes Registration for Sports Camps/Clinics and Dance and Cultural classes will be online through today, July 1st. The walk-in registration will be on July 5th. Summer camp prices are as follows: 5 days (field trip included*), $175 4 days (no trip-MTWTH), $145 3 days (no trip-MWF), $125 Field trips include the Aquarium of the Pacific on 6/30, the movies at Americana on 7/7, Universal Studios on 7/14, Bowling on 7/21, Soak City on 7/28, L.A. Zoo on 8/4, John’s Incredible Pizza on 8/11, whale watching on 8/18, Disneyland on 9/1. www.lacity.org/dos/reccenter/facility/studiocityrc.htm 2004 Toyota Highlander For Sale. 4 cylinder, good condition, one owner. 97k miles, some minor cosmetic dings and scratches. Never had any trouble and mechanically is in great shape. Has good gas consumption and a tow hitch attached. Power driver’s seat. No dealers, only serious buyers. Cash or cashier’s check, when the check clears you get the car with pink slip. No exceptions. Email skovoloff@yahoo.com to see the car.
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