Jeff Todd with SMART DOGS – 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.“
(818) 968-9422. Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history The U.S. State Department issues the first passport. (1796) National hot dog day Video games day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=85 A Place to Create Summer Art Camp for kids at A Place to Create in charming Atwater Village (between Los Feliz and Glendale). There are weeklong sessions until August 19th. Each week has a different age group and theme from – Fairy Tales, FIber Arts, to Pets Galore! Come and join the creative fun that will include theatrical play, stories as well as lots of fun art projects. Visit www.aplacetocreate.net or call 323.668.0680 for more info. You get 2 gallery-wrapped photo on canvas prints that are ready to hang — no frame necessary — for under $40! ($104 value) Do you have a box full of family photos that you’ve been meaning to put in albums or frame “one of these days”? So do we. Or how about the hundreds (if not thousands) of photos on your hard drive from your digital camera that you plan to archive “when you get the time”? Well, the time has come to display these photos for all the world to see. RealCanvasPrints.com can take any snapshot and turn it into a museum- or gallery-quality canvas piece. With this deal, you’ll get a 16 x 20 print (3/4” thick) as well as a 5 x7 mini-print of the same photo for just $39! http://o.familyfinds.com/aff_c?offer_id=68&aff_id=1016 JENS LIST ON PATCH.COM! http://calabasas.patch.com/articles/jens-list-seeks-deals-and-more-for-families?ncid=M255 NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER LEADS http://jenslist.com/2011/07/07/nanny-housekeeper-babysitter-leads-june-14-july-7/  Divas & Dudes Children’s Boutique SUMMER SALEBeginning Monday, July 11th until Monday, July 18th, save 25% off all spring and summer merchandise. Lines from T2Love, Spendid, Vintage Havana, Pinc, Mish, Monster Republic and more. Also receive 20% off your custom Mogo Click Flops. 4881 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills 818-704-0100 My Gym Woodland Hills HUGE Open House Event Today, Fri., July 8th from 2-4pm EVERYTHING has been redone and is brand new! My Gym was created over 29 years ago to enhance physical development & individual success for ages 3 mths -13 yrs old! The #1 goal is your child’s growth/development! They also have fantastic birthday parties & a MOBILE PROGRAM that can bring fun & fitness to YOUR facility! (818) 702-6946 http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee_schedule.aspx?id=241  The Little Red Barn now carries maternity clothing!Known as a one stop shop for nurseries and kids room, The Little Red Barn in Calabasas now offers maternity wear! Casual, well priced, stylish maternity clothing now rounds out our fabulous selection of custom furniture, bedding & toys! Stop by The Little Red Barn in July and save 15% just by mentioning Jens List. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-3pm 818-591-2007 23504 Calabasas Rd in Calabasas, 91302 (across from Sagebrush) www.babycakesla.com Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Fundraiser Fresh Brothers in Calabasas Monday, July 11th from 11am-9pm Please take the flyer (click here to print: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254174614597378#!/) and 20% of your purchase will go to the campaign (www.bradycampaign.org). This is in memory of the 12th anniversary of the North Valley Jewish Community Center Shooting(http://tinyurl.com/3fugvf3).  6 Tickets to the “West Side Story” at the Hollywood BowlThis Saturday night, July 9th at 8pm Season Subscriber Tickets – Willing to sell in pairs for $65 each (face value + bowl fees) or Best Offer. Excellent Seats – Section D row 11 (isle seats 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12). Call Vince at (818)-207-6642. Valley Values Like coupons? Like eating out without the guilt? Want great deals? Go to www.valleyvalues.net for great coupons in the Sherman Oaks area! Print out coupons there or at www.facebook.com/valleyvalues. You can save at Robbie Macs Pizza, The Gifted Collector, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and more. Click print and save. Camp Yoga Buddies From August 1st-5th, Monday – Friday Kids (and parents) get some peace and calm this summer at Camp YogaBuddies! The camp includes a unique yoga program with the added depth of kid-friendly meditations and mantras, as well as arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities and a few special guests. There is one class for children ages 4 to 7, from August 1st through 5th, from 9 a.m. to Noon for $255 ($225 by 7/10) and another for children ages 8 to 13 from August 8th through 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $350 ($300 by 7/10). Camp location for both weeks is at South Park in Hermosa Beach. Sibling discount available. For more information email camp@yogabuddies.com or visit www.yogabuddies.com (then click on classes). Kris Paden, Esq. Estate Planning $250 off trust packages. An attorney for 17 years, Kris graduated from UC Berkeley and McGeorge Law School. She’s married and a mom. Do you have the right kind of trust? Do you want to make sure someone can’t take your kids. Who would choose for you if you were in a coma? Have your existing plan reviewed or start one. Are you confined to bed, have small kids or work long hours – Kris will come to your home. Or, she will work with you on the phone/email. Kris also does probate and trust administration after someone dies. She also does Special Needs Trusts and conservatorships for kids with special needs. She starts LLCs and corporations and drafts annual minutes. Free phone consultations. Call (818)883-6031 or email kris@krispaden.com. www.krispaden.com RealWomen La is looking for women to share their real life stories! RealWomen La’s Passion Statement – They invite all who are seeking encouragement, motivation, association and just a good laugh to get through their day. They provide an environment for all to contribute their life experiences with others who are eager to listen. Part of sharing yourself, opens the door for others to relate and find a level of comfort they weren’t sure existed. www.realwomenla.com Receive Real Certified Reflexology From an Award Winning Reflexologist You have not received true Reflexology unless you have received this wonderful modality from a certified reflexologist. In a lot of businesses, Reflexology is offered but it is just a foot massage so customers are being misguided. Judi Castro is a certified, award winning Reflexologist who customizes your session to you intuitively so that you can be at the cellular level and walk away with new feet and meditative bliss. $5.00 off to Jens List members. Email jcreflexo@aol.com. Learn from Nature – Infants and older Celebrate nature with ideas, articles, books on going green, learning from nature, gardening with young children, and more. http://www.naeyc.org/content/earth-day-2011 Strike One Baseball Summer Camp Session 1, July 25th – July 29th Session 2, Aug 1st – Aug 5th Providing a safe NS productive environment for kids to learn teamwork, discipline, dedication and have fun. Teaching the fundamentals of the game, courtesy, respect, and good sportsmanship. Players receive individual attention and assessment of skills in hitting, defense, pitching, infield and outfield play. For boys ages 8 to 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boys CANNOT be incoming freshman at Loyola High School on Venice Boulevard. $300 by July 15th or $350 after. www.strikeonebaseball.org Did You Study Spanish in High School or College But Never Achieved Conversational Fluency? Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday in Westlake Village Are you angry that you studied for years but still cannot speak Spanish easily? If conversational Spanish is your goal, this is the solution for you. An affordable, fun, convenient and convenient way to learn. For more details, email rudyyy333@yahoo.com. Helping your overweight child Some pretty constructive ideas here. http://www.fitnessandhealthscience.org/fit.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwin.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm Get a $25 Haircut at the Angus Mitchell Salon Beverly Hills to Support Joplin Tornado Victims Sunday, July 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Angus Mitchell, owner of the Angus Mitchell Salon Beverly Hills is hosting a “Tornado Relief Cut-A-Thon” to help the American Red Cross’ relief efforts for the Joplin, Missouri tornado victims. Join Angus and his team of stylists for a day of personalized hair styling. All proceeds from the day, which also includes an amazing silent auction benefit the American Red Cross. All services are discounted; call (310) 550-7716 for an appointment. www.AngusMitchellSalon.com The McNanny Agency: Loving, Prescreened & Experienced Nannies Available to Meet With You Now Parents all have similar needs, but each family, and each child is uniquely different. Finding someone you can trust in your home, and finding the right nanny who will have a positive influence on your children is no easy task. When you work with The McNanny Agency, you will work with a group of parents who understand that. To start your search, call (818) 232-7688. Mention Jen’s List and receive 10% off any full or part time placement. They are 100% mommy owned and operated. www.themcnannyagency.com More than you ever wanted to know about Eggs Nutritional values, white/brown shells, fertile/infertile, cage-free, organic, lower-cholesterol, gray-green yolks, hard-cooked peeling, storage and more. http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8154.pdf Have No Fear, Shannanigans is Here Shannon is a true professional. She is bright, caring and has a smile to brighten a room. She is reliable and great with kids and dogs (of which we have both). She is a great communicator and very punctual which is fantastic. She will be an asset to any job as she carries a “can do” attitude and doesn’t feel that any task is beneath her. www.Shannanigans.org ROUND MEADOW INCOMING KINDERGARTEN PLAYDATE Looking to set up a playdate at a local park with incoming kindergarteners so everyone can meet and get to know each other a bit before school officially starts. Email gerilynshorten@gmail.com your contact information. The science of getting Comped in Vegas http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Get_Comped_in_Vegas Bob Baker Marionette Theater Summer Discount Prices Begin June 25th The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 51st season as the nation’s oldest ongoing puppet theater with the perennial audience favorite Magic Strings, with special summer discount prices and featuring new production numbers. Bob Baker’s Halloween Hoop-De-Do returns October 1st through November 6th. The season will conclude with one of Baker’s most requested productions, Bob Baker’s Holiday Spectacular, opening November 12th and playing throughout the holiday season. For more information, visit www.bobbakermarionettes.com. Sunday Family Program at the Zimmer Children’s Museum July 10th Whoo-WhOoot-Whistles! – Do you know all the ways that whistles are used? They were first used as a way to call for help. Now they are also used by boats and trains, in sporting games and music concerts. Some are loud and alarming, others are soft and soothing. Decorate your own whistles so you can make music or call for help when you need it! All Sunday drop-in programs run from 3:00-4:00pm & are free (in addition to the entrance fee). Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults/$5.00 for children 2+. Children under 2 are free. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Visit www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information. 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048 No Wire Hangers A green home organizing business that emphasizes living a more ecologically minded lifestyle. Is your home in a constant state of clutter? Are you concerned about the environment but not sure how your can make a difference? They will help you declutter your home while being environmentally responsible. They work with many different charities and organizations so that all of your unwanted items won’t end up in the landfill. The benefits of being organized are limitless; from saving time to saving money. So set up a consultation to Go Green and Get Organized today! NO WIRE HANGERS-The Green Way to Organize www.nowirehangersbiz.com 323-388-9131 Start saving for college now — ‘529 plan’ has tax benefits Around for 15 years, there are misconceptions. 4 important tips to maximize this save-$-for-college opportunity. http://bargainbabe.com/2011/07/07/college-savings-mistakes-529-plan-slip-ups/ Poor Behavior” at the Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. Previews begin Wed., Sept. 7th, opens Sunday, Sept.18th at 7 p.m. through Oct. 16th. By Theresa Rebeck, directed by Doug Hughes. In “Poor Behavior,” a drunken late night argument about morality, history and ethics careens out of control, leaving two marriages and four lives in its wake. Over the course of two demented days in a lovely country house, this dark adult comedy asks the question: Is it adultery if they already think you’ve done it? Tickets are available by at (213) 628-2772, in person at the box office or at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org. Hot Tix: $20 each can be purchased in advance or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office. Groups: (213) 972-7231. Free Class: Introduction to IMPROV Comedy for Kids Saturday, July 9th Enjoy this fun and exciting introduction to the art of IMPROV comedy for kids, taught by a veteran children’s acting coach. Improvisation is the art of creating scenes in the moment with the other actors on stage, and a great way to nurture your child’s erupting energy and personality. Open to anyone ages 9-12, but you must RSVP to attend: (310) 451-0850. www.westsidecomedy.com Sight-Reading Secrets For the Piano Sundays, from July 10th – August 14th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Do you wish that you could read through a piece of piano music without struggling to read the notes and figure out where your hand should be or where it is going? There are many “tricks” available that can assist you and cut your reading in half. After all, playing the piano should be fun, not work! Reading techniques for popular and classical music will be discussed and performed during the sessions using solo and ensemble literature. Bring piano music on your reading level to the first class meeting. Class offered by Pierce College Extension. Tuition: $74.00. To register, call (818) 719-6425. Imagine a field of sunflowers big enough to see from space Japan’s plan to decontaminate radioactive soil from the Fukushima disaster. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/sunflowers-to-clean-radioactive-soil-in-japan Aaron Nigel Smith – at Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts Sunday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. With his hip original songs, Aaron keeps the whole family moving and grooving. Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd in Topanga, 90290 www.theatricum.com 310-455-3723 Psychic Channel, Spiritual Coach Special: 90 Min for $60.00. Or 45 min for $35.00. Timothy has a natural gift of insight, and is a direct channel to your guides and teachers. He understands a deeper level and is trained by Shaman Masters from throughout the world. Timothy, uses his gifts and combined understanding with formal education. Timothy not only gives you information but helps you understand how to put it to use. He also is very gifted to talking to loved ones on the other side. Visit www.tgmather.com or email awaken777@gmail.com for more info!
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