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Today in History Navy Day President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. (1858) The “Teddy bear” was named after him. www.history.com/this-day-in-history
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Holiday Portrait Specials! Karen Leah Photography is a family portrait studio with over 10 years of experience in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. This holiday season they are offering a 25% early booking discount on their popular holiday portrait sessions. Sessions include: *Up to 40 high-resolution digital images *Private online viewing gallery *1 free 8×10 photo http://karenleahphotography.com/email/specialdeal.html Contact Karen at karen@karenleahphotography.com or 310-497-8194 to book your session! http://karenleahphotography.com/
DreamWorks Animation’s PUSS IN BOOTS — In Theaters October 28th The notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas) becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis) to save his town. This is the story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend… The Boots. Roger Moore (Orlando Sentinel) calls it the “Best animated film of the year.” Pat Collins (Fox News) calls it “A Purrfect Family Movie.” Don’t miss DreamWorks’ PUSS IN BOOTS, in Theaters October 28th. http://www.pussinbootsthemovie.com/
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Change the way you look and feel – Personal Shopping for Any Budget Stylist Ali Raizin consults with clients ranging from celebrities to women pre and post pregnancy. She’s contributed to editorials including Vanity Fair, Vogue, In Style and Lucky Magazine. Ali styles her clients with a contemporary, hip vibe that also takes into consideration versatility, everyday practicality and reasonable prices. She’ll work within the budget you can afford, not ask you to afford her budget. Call 323.791.1454 or email araizin@sbcglobal.net.
Sumac Elementary School 2nd Annual Fall Fundraiser Sunday, October 30thfrom 12-4pm Ton’s of games and activities like pumpkin bowling, spin art, pumpkin painting, win a fish and much more and there are also lots of great prizes for all ages. There will be ton’s of delicious food and beverages from local vendors such as Tino’s Pizza, Maui Waui and Grilled Cheese Patrol. There are also lot’s of great booths including Magnetic Jewelry, Candles, Educational Baskets, Glitter Stacey’s Glitter Tatoo’s and more! 6050 Calmfield Avenue in Agoura Hills, 91301
Zimmer Children’s Museum Sunday Family Programs October 30th Nothing’s yummier than the musical sounds of Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips! They’ll be mixing up a batter bowl of Urban Island Folky Rock and Roll for the Inner Child. Fusing audio content and visual style, tradition and innovation, Mista Cookie Jar unites a rockstar excitement with the warmth of family music. http://www.mistacookiejar.com/ All Sunday drop-in programs run from 3:00-4:00pm and are free (with paid museum admission). (323) 761-8984 6505 Wilshire Blvd. #100in Los Angeles, 90048
Look out, here comes a new online Organic Grocery Store – the Green Polka Dot Box Green Polka Dot Box sells brand name organic and Non GMO food. By becoming a member you will have the ability to save up to 60% off retail prices. The goal is to make healthy food more affordable by reducing the excessive mark-up on natural and organic foods. The GPDB is a membership organization much like Costco, and I am excited to share this opportunity with you. If you are interested, visit www.greenpolkadotbox.com/invite/8358. Any questions, email Pauline Bosco at luckybosco.pb@gmail.com.
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Your Jr. Chef can make Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf Relatively low in fat (no-fat variation suggested), very chocolate-y with autumnal spices, nuts optional. Magical step using boiled water?! Can be baked in muffin tins. Parental supervision.
New Window Treatments and Upholstery In Time For Your Holiday Celebrations With The Jacoby Company! The Family dinners are around the corner… and so are the New Draperies that just can’t wait to dress your windows and your chairs can look new again. Call Gary & Cory Jacoby – they’ve been in the business of creating fabulous custom window treatments, bedding & re-upholstery since 1980! They will make your home the showplace it was meant to be. They are offering 20% off all FABRICS until 11/15/11. New estimates/orders only. Call 818-999-3468 or email cory@jacobycompany.com.
A Halloween Costume Ball & Dance Party Benefiting KCRW Saturday, October 29thfrom 9pm-2am Tickets on Sale at http://www.kcrw.com/masquerade KCRW’s killer Halloween bash Masquerade is just over a week away and we’re thrilled to announce the addition of MOBY to the lineup. The electronic music guru and infamous insomniac thrives in the dead of the night and will summon the spirits of the beyond for a DJ set to inspire devilish delight. The Legendary Park Plaza in Downtown LA 607 South Park View Street
Daycare, hourly, daily weekly Very friendly rates. Northridge Feeding the mind, soul and body. In business for over 23 years. 6 weeks and up. Daily circle times. Reading, beautiful playground, dance, flannel board stories. Hot Kosher lunch served daily. Reading readiness for older children. Daily arts and crafts. Celebration of holidays. Accepting ccrc. Available for drop in & can pick up from local schools. (818) 709-3888
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Family-Friendly Haunted House at Topanga’s Theatricum Botanicum Friday, October 28th from 4-10pm For one night only, Topanga’s historic Theatricum Botanicum theater and surrounding gardens will become the haunt of headless horsemen, wandering witches, tale-telling hearts, man-made monsters and spirited sprites. Events Include Haunted house, Classic ghost stories told by award-winning actors Ellen Geer, Earnestine Phillips and William Hunt, Costume contest, Bobbing for apples and pumpkin carving, Organic Chicken & Waffles by Bon Melange Catering &Eclectic live music by Peter Alsop and Tommy Santee Klaws. The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 90290
Kids on Stage – Young Actors (ages 3-6) ACT, SING, DANCE, DRESS UP, IMPROV AND SKITS! Saturday’s 9:00-9:45am – 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. KOS Welcomes all actors who wish to explore the world of theater in a fun-filled, age-appropriate, non-competitive environment. My children enjoy Acting, singing, storytelling, skits, costumes/dress-up, improvisation, themes of the day, social dynamics, collaboration and joy of expression. Saturday, October 29th – first week theme:”Whimsical Halloween”. All costumes and props are provided just bring your child and join the fun.
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Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift combines exciting storytelling with a powerful message that remains long after its reading Discover and understand more about themselves and others. Value their worthiness and capabilities. Appreciate and accept individuals’ differences. Share a “color” language to express their thoughts, feelings, and defuse conflicts. Recognize and effectively deal with bully behavior. Develop healthy and harmonious relationships.
Fun Ladies Night Out at Gladstones! Tuesday, November 1st from 6:30 – 9:30pm MomAngeles Mixer is the first of many events that MomAngeles.com will be hosting to introduce you to each other, great kid-friendly venues, activities and more. The event will be in the Sunset Room at Gladstones on the PCH. For event details and tickets, go to http://momangeles.eventbrite.com.
Natural Horse Back Riding Lessons for ages 3-14 years old Silver Horse Healing Ranch located in Topanga, CA offers natural horse classes for children. The principles in this class are based on natural horsemanship, tapping into the willing nature of the horse in order to create a harmonious relationship. The classes consists of a gentle ride, grooming, and other natural horsemanship skills. New classes are forming and can be found on the website: http://www.silverhorse.org/horseprograms/.
Exciting new app foot fairy measures kids shoe size Foot Fairy is a fun and fast way to measure kids feet to determine their shoe size. You can measure any kid who wears up to a size a 13 1/2 shoe. You just place your child’s foot against the iPad and it will automatically measure his/her shoe size. Once you know your child’s shoe size simply click the get shoes and it will automatically take you to your child’s shoe size page on zappos. Foot fairy was co-created by a therapist mom and a podiatrist mom. Foot Fairy is available for download on the app store.
Personal Assistant Leads L.A. Everything Errands Do you want more time to spend with your family?Are you tired of running errands? Let Lisa do it!L.A Everything is a personal Concierge service. Lisa will do anything conducive to save you time and get you organized. Let Lisa be your personal Assistant. College Degree and references upon request. $18 and hour. Email everythingerrands@yahoo.com.Services include:Personal Shopping-Running all kinds of errands(picking up and dropping off dry cleaning, waiting at the house for cable or maintenance workers) -Grocery shopping -office work -helping the elderly -driving and picking up from appointments/activities. AND Leslie has many years experience running households You need her to do it, she can. Multi-task lists, errands, light housework, even getting bills in order, closets re-organized, or correspondence proofread and more. She is competent and confident with any age child. She can help with homework, take kids on fun outings, or care for a newborn. Leslie is warm, caring, fun, energetic and completes all tasks. Email lespurrfect@msn.com or call 818-878-9567.
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Upcoming Theatre Performances “Clybourne Park” January 11th – February 26th, 2012 at the Mark Taper Forum. In the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award-winning “Clybourne Park,” Bruce Norris imagines the history of one of the more important houses in literary history, both before and after it becomes a focal point in Lorraine Hansberry’s classic “A Raisin in the Sun.” http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/productiondetail.aspx?id=15947 and “A Raisin in the Sun” January 19th – February 19th, 2012, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Set in the 1950s, “A Raisin in the Sun” portrays an African-American family and its pursuit of a better life while facing the obstacles of conflicting aspirations, betrayal and racism. For performance dates and ticket prices for both shows, visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/productiondetail.aspx?id=15946. and “Funny Girl” January 15th – February 26th, 2012 at the Ahmanson Theatre From the streets of New York’s Lower East Side to the bright lights of Broadway, “Funny Girl” is the rags-to-riches, road-to-stardom story of legendary entertainer Fanny Brice. With Lauren Ambrose as Fanny Brice and Bobby Cannavale as Nick Arnstein, this love story is packed with unforgettable songs (“Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “I Am Woman, You Are Man” and the international hit “People”), irresistible backstage drama and a heartbreaking romance. This classic musical takes theatregoers back to the Golden Age of Ziegfeld and the height of burlesque. http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/productiondetail.aspx?id=15461
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Students looking for workout buddies and to share the costs of personalized fitness instruction * Studio City/North Hollywood Area: Tuesdays after 230pm, Thursday after 4pm & Sunday after 12pm * Culver City/Santa Monica area: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday after 5pm & Sat/Sun after 12pm O2 MAX is a fitness + media company that creates personalized fitness solutions for students. All programs can include a combination of private training, group workouts, passes to try out fitness studios, online coaching fitness + nutrition goal setting. For more info, contact kj@o2maxfitness.com or call 310-867-1650.
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