Thursday April 26 2012









Looking for Swim Lessons? Come swim with LennyK Swim Academy!


Not only is learning to swim a great way to bond with your children, great exercise, and fun for the entire family, it also is a lifesaving endeavor! Check out the videos of some of the amazing LKSA students and see how Lenny and his team at LKSA are dedicated to sharing the fun of swimming and water safety.


http://www.youtube.com/user/lennykswim


Mention this listing and receive 1 FREE LESSON at sign up! Registration fees not included one per student, new students only. Not valid with other offers.


Westside JCC – 323-525-0323


Milken JCC – 818-464-3315


www.lennykswim.com


 


 


Today in History


Hug an Australian Day


National Pretzel Day


Richter Scale Day


Take Your Daughter to Work


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


 


 


Smart Dog Training


Jeff Todd is a professional dog trainer with 20+ years of experience, with 1000’s of dogs. His courses consist of the most common and useful commands for everyday life.


Jen’s list member Debbie C. said, “I can take my dog ANYWHERE now. It used to be that Talullah would pull me down the street. This is no longer the case. If you want to be in control of your dog call Jeff. He has a very calm manner, my dog loves him.”


Call Jeff at (818) 371-1231 to schedule a consultation with your dog. 


www.smartdogsdogtraining.com


 


 


Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids


The Playroom, Sherman Oaks, Wed, May 2nd from 5:30pm-6:30pm


You’ll find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. Everyone in attendance will take home a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents” PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to The Playroom. This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 17+ years. Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.


 


 


Destination Science Day Camp – Save $20!


Destination Science is a chance for kids to really dig into science with fun hands-on experiences that develop confidence – and satisfy kids curiosities. What child can resist learning with Camps like: Crazy Coaster Science & Sea-fari Park, Robo-Dragon Extreme Techno Challenge, Rocket Powered Mars Expedition and Wild Extreme Physics Fun! Over 100 locations in 5 states! 20+ in Los Angeles. Special Offers: Enroll by April 30th & Save $20/wk.


888-909-2822


www.DestinationScience.org


 


 


Thumos Health Center – Healthy moms and Healthy babies


Ganit’s medical practice focuses on women’s health and fertility. She believes acupuncture and Eastern medicine are particularly effective in assuaging women’s health issues due to their holistic approach. Maximizing the wellness of both mother and child is one sure way to help achieve this. Ganit specializes in helping women get pregnant, overcome nausea or “morning sickness.”  Help relieve pregnancy sciatica and related pain and Labor preparation in cases of late birthing.


310-927-2792


www.thumoshealthcenter.com


 


 


Bohemia Dance Company is AMAZING!


They offer a world of entertainment customized just for you. Designed to accommodate the smallest social gathering to the most upscale galas, they provide personable and exceptional service for all of your special occasions. Their energetic and professional staff is eager to assist you in dazzling your guests with the most diverse entertainment available. From international or contemporary dance shows to atmosphere, interactive dancers, dj’s, fire shows, themed grand entrances and more than you can imagine, BDC prides itself on reliability, exceptional quality and exceeding your expectations. I personally just hired them for an event and was very pleased!


www.bohemiadance.com


 


 


15 quick breakfasts kids can grab on their way to school tomorrow


http://bit.ly/nJh2hK


 


 


AWESOME BAKERY – You and your guests will NOT be disappointed!
Something different vs. your standard grocery store dessert! We have used her over and over and every time the cake or cookies she makes are a HUGE hit! “Bella Donna Special Events And Bakery” is filled with your favorites. Donna McDaniel-Pavlock has spent most of her adult life with a mike in one hand and a mixing bowl in the other. After 12 years as a successful event planner, her bakery addition is just the next, sweet step. Let Donna and her staff create your dream. Go in and try an orange creamcicle or banarama cupcake, or a traditional chocolate fudge or coconut cake – it’s all there and more!
21727 Sherman Way in Canoga Park
818 704-5032
www.belladonnaspecialevents.com


 


 


9 ways to get back into a fitness routine after having a baby


http://ow.ly/avNAU


 


 


An Ounce of Prevention” by Pattie Fitzgerald


Friday, May 4th from 7pm-8:30pm


Presented by MOM’s Club of Glendale East. Pattie Fitzgerald is a Certified Child Safety Educator.


DID YOU KNOW?


*It takes less than a minute for a predator to lure a child away?


*90% of childhood sexual abuse occurs by someone the child knows?


*Even very young children can be taught some important safety rules and skills?


ADULTS ONLY, PLEASE. $5 Suggested Donation


Verdugo Woodlands Dads Club


1728 Canada Blvd. in Glendale, 91208


http://www.facebook.com/events/306689909400416/


 


 


Poems and Speeches for all Occasions Birthdays/Graduations Weddings/Anniversaries Bar/Bat Mitzvahs


Looking for the perfect poem for your special event? Traci Espar writes poems and speeches for all occasions. Tell the story of your life or your friends and family’s life with a customized poem or speech.  Whether you have a candle lighting ceremony for your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah or need a unique way to honor someone on their special day Traci will help you create a lasting memory that will make your event even more spectacular. Call (818) 625-7020 to schedule an appointment.


 


 


Best Pizza Ever!
Fresh Brothers Pizza is FANTASTIC. Everything is so good – pizza, salad and wings(baked, not fried), the kids devour their food, and everyone else I know that has been there, feels the same! Fresh Brothers has a gluten-free menu and a dairy-free cheese, too. They also do “Make Your Own” pizza birthday parties. Locations in the South Bay, Marina Del Rey, Beverly Hills, Westlake and Calabasas. Visit www.freshbrothers.com for more information & follow them www.Facebook.com/FreshBrothers.


 


 


Cocktail & Silent Auction Event:


Sunday April 29th at 6pm


Featured Items: Ipad, VIP tour Paramount Pictures, Spa package, Pilot for a day, Amazing seats to Dodger Stadium and more. Sushi, Wine and Desserts too!


http://www.chabadchatsworth.com/templates/


 


 


Your Children Want YOU!


http://powerofmoms.com/2012/04/your-children-want-you/


 


 


Shop to Support Valley Charter Elementary School!


Look for priceless experiences such as tickets to Fenway Park to see the Boston Red Sox, all-inclusive trip to Cancun, Mexico, Dodgers & Angels VIP experiences, a day at the Santa Anita Race Track, restaurant gift certificates, kids classes & parties, unique experiences, getaways and more! Help support Valley Charter in its second year! Auction closes May 4th at 10pm. Visit the VCES online auction at www.biddingforgood.com/vces.


 


 


YUM!!!! Hu’i Hu’i Shave Ice: Catering & Fundraising


They provide OUTSTANDING catering and fundraising service. The goal at Hu’i Hu’i Shave Ice is to bring your event a sense of the islands while enjoying the same great tasting authentic Hawaiian shave ice! Think of it as paradise in a cup. It’s snow good! Birthday Parties, Luau’s, PTA/Booster Clubs, Studio Wrap Parties, Sport Teams, Pool Parties, Camps, Company Picnics, Business Promotion, Charity Walks, Jog-A-Thons, Weddings or any other event you can think of!


www.huihuishaveice.com


 


 


Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution Day”


Saturday, May 19th from 8am-1pm


Calabasas Farmer’s Market


The Calabasas Farmer’s Market is working in conjunction with the Jamie Oliver Foundation to bring “Food Revolution Day” to Calabasas. Stop by the Calabasas Chamber’s booth and say hello and hear about all the great events coming to the City. Visit Rosti’s restaurant booth to sample healthy eats and sample the soon to be Peddlers Forks restaurant’s organic juice bar.


http://calabasaschamber.com/state-of-the-city-address


 


 


Fun Friday Night Class Acupressure for Relaxation (Head and Scalp)


Friday, April, 27th from 6pm-10pm


Acupressure massage is a regimen that has long been practiced since Chinese medicine originated in 1600 BC. It has many benefits including increased blood circulation, relieving tension, stimulating hair growth, and strengthening hair follicles  Acupressure points for face and head massage, can safely and effectively relax and improve blood flow to the head and face, relieve headache, blocked nose, sore eyes and more. $65


www.asmt.net


 


 


Top organizing tips for parents  
 
Good ideas here.  Post these tips on your fridge as a reminder?
http://respacedpdx.com/2012/02/top-10-organizing-tips-for-parents/


 


 


Surprising Risk for Toddlers on Playground Slides


http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/a-surprising-risk


 


 


JNET – The Non-profit Business Networking Group within the Jewish Community


Wednesday, May 2nd from 7-9pm


Nosh, Schmooze & Make Business Connections w/in our ever-growing 7-chapter community of Jewish business people! JNET is committed to facilitating business relationships w/in the Jewish community throughout the Conejo & San Fernando valleys & surrounding areas. No charge to attend 2 meetings.


West Hills meeting, Shomrei Torah Synagogue


7353 Valley Circle Blvd. in West Hills, 91304


www.jnetonline.org


 


 


Your kids’ high school social studies teachers – do you know their political persuasions?  
 
4 approaches to controversial issues in democratic education. Consider “a vexing paradox: While Americans generally like conflict and controversy (e.g., their addiction to watching competitive sports and reality shows on television), they generally dislike contentious disputes about politics, policy issues, and governance.” Article is a bit heady, but important.
http://people.ucsc.edu/~ktellez/hess.pdf


 


 


Eat Pancakes and Support Cub Scouts!


Saturday, April 28th from 8-11am


Support Northridge Cub Scout Pack 911! For just $5 get all you can eat pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee.


Northridge United Methodist Church


9650 Reseda Blvd (in back, near parking lot).


http://northridge911.mypack.us/home


 


 


Kol Tikvah Preschool is  excited to  offer summer camp beginning June 18th


4 -2 week sessions ending August 10th. Post Camp August 13th – 17th. Each week will have a theme and each day filled with water play, on site field trips, bounce houses, pony rides and more. Fun for all ages, 2-Kindergarten. In each age group you have the flexibility to sign up for 3, 4 or 5 days a week, and you can select the sessions you want to attend to accommodate vacations. Camp is a great way to allow your child to have fun in the sun, cool off in the air-conditioned classrooms and be supervised by trained staff to help keep your child safe while they experience all of the fun camp has to offer! Call Laurie at 818-992-1960 or email LHealy@koltikvah.org for more info.


20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills


 


 


Family Photography Special!


For a limited time, Bizzie Photography is offering a special photography package for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Are you looking for that special gift for Dad? Finally capture that family portrait Mom has been asking for just in time for Mother’s Day. Package Includes: Session time, 25 fully edited images, and for a limited time a DVD containing the 25 edited images all for $150 ($345 value). Mention Jen’s List to receive special rate. Call 818-634-5438 to book your session.


www.bizziephotography.com


 


 


Kids on 6 April SAMPLE SALE


Friday April 27th from 9am-4pm!


All kids brands all sizes, newborn and up. Visit the website to find the suite number for your favorite brands.


110 E. 9th Street


6th Floor (Kids Floor) in LA, 90079


For info on other floors visit www.californiamarketcenter.com


www.kidson6.com


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make a banana shake for an after-school snack  
 
Uses tofu, soy milk, honey.  Add ingredients (and other additions, if you like) to the blender.  Yum.  Parental supervision.
http://www.culinate.com/books/collections/all_books/


 


 


Cheese basics  
 
Fresh/creamy. Natural/washed rinds. Soft/semi-soft/firm textures. Storing cheeses.
http://www.potsandpans.com/gourmet-lifestyle/understanding-cheese-basics
Fresh/rinds/blue/uncooked/cooked. Age. Perfect cheese plate. Pasteurization. Wine pairing. More.
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/primer-cave-man-cheese-basics
Adventurous? Make your own.
http://www.ehow.com/topic_3426_cheese-making-basics.html


 


 


Danielle supports women to lose weight naturally, gain energy and reclaim and renew themselves


She help them achieve maximum health by caring for themselves and their families by their food and lifestyle choices. Danielle guides you step by step to identify and reach your health and wellness goals. She believes every person deserves to live a life they love, to be comfortable in their skin and to achieve their goals and desires while living a happy and healthy life. Danielle believes in creating lasting change that will carry you throughout your lifetime and that will transition to your children and that if you are happier you will spread the joy to your children and to the world and we can help create a more peaceful loving planet, one by one.


www.justbehealthandwellness.com


 


 


Kester ES 6th Annual World Music & Art Festival!


Sat., April 28th from 11am-5pm


Huge silent auction, Food trucks, carnival games, arts & crafts tables, bouncers, art show, music performances, bake sale and more! Come have fun and support P.E., art, and music education programs at Kester Elementary School!


5353 Kester Avenue in Sherman Oaks, 91411


http://www.kesterfest.org/Festival_2011_website/Home.html


 


 


Final Touch Roofing Inc.  
 
A full service licensed & insured roofing company. They install new roofs, re-roofs and roof repairs. They also install fascia board & gutters. They offer emergency roof cover up if your roof is leaking. Half of the cost will go towards the repair if done through them! Call (818) 487-7071 or visit www.roofneeds.com for more info.


 


 


Are you ready to stop “thinking” about writing your book – and actually do it? 


May 19th-20th


If so, Bestseller in a Weekend is the solution you need. This action-packed workshop takes you from Idea to Author in two days or less so that you can stop procrastinating and start building credibility, attracting more clients, and making more money! Interested in learning more? Visit www.BestsellerInAWeekend.com.


 


 


Jewish Singles 40+ Memorial Day Camping Retreat


Friday, May 25th– Monday, May 28th


This new organization for Jewish Singles 40+ offers weekend retreats in Northern California. Their inauguration event will be a Mendocino camping retreat for the Memorial Day Week End. They will be camping in Caspar, CA. $180 covers cost of camping and kosher meals. To register or get on the mailing list, email JewishSinglesEscapes@gmail.com. For further information, click http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/272619722828227/.


http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jewish-Singles-Escapes/103437023120637


 


 


Are you aware of this medical/collections situation?
 
“Embedded” debt collectors besiege bedridden patients.
 
http://www.hillmanfoundation.org/blog/embedded-debt-collectors-besiege-bedridden-patients


 


 


Crafts Faire


Saturday, April 28th from 12-4pm


Browse  unique handcrafted jewelry, handmade pots with succulents, one of a kind cards, chair massage and more.


11850 Hartsook St. in Valley Village