Join the Jewish Learning Community! The Jewish Learning Community of Adat Ari El is an innovative, exciting and dynamic approach to synagogue based education. The JLC is so far from the traditional religious school model, they even had to change their name! Students Kindergarten through 6th come Tuesday afternoons to jump into Jewish life by cooking, playing video games, creating amazing art projects and more! Check out the curriculum and more about the program at http://www.adatariel.com/content/view/24/34/ so you can see what your kids will learn while having a blast! Contact Johannah Sohn jsohn@adatariel.org for more information!
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Chinese Valentine’s Day/Daughter’s Day – 7th day of 7th Lunar Month Ride the Wind Day The first picture of Earth from the moon is taken by Lunar Orbiter 1.(1966) National sponge cake day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=131
2 FREE Ladybug Music classes Tues., Aug.28th at 10am & 11am
360 YOU 1/2 Day Conference for Women at Braemar Country Club Saturday, October 6th from 9:30am-2pm This half day conference for women is an opportunity for women to nourish their mind, body, heart and soul and spend some time focusing on themselves. It is an opportunity to learn, explore, get inspired and share with others. The conference coordinator has brought together a group of speakers who will present on areas including motivation, health and fitness, parenting, life balance and money. There will be two one-hour breakout sessions and a lunch discussion. Please NO VENDOR requests. http://360youconference.eventbrite.com
Jewish Daycare in Sherman Oaks Now Enrolling Children ages 0-3… Welcome! Located in a quiet culdesac south of the blvd. A warm, loving and safe environment. Indoor & outdoor play area with swings, slides, playhouses and toys galore. 3 homemade kosher meals served each day. Extensive experience at the JCC. They celebrate both Jewish & American holidays & practice both Hebrew & English with the children. Challa baking with the children each friday. Gymnastics, Music & Animali classes. Come visit! Call Dalia 818-668-4222 or Adi 818-261-8062 http://www.facebook.com/kiddycareland.daycare?ref=ts
Take a night off for “Date Night” Come for an evening of delicious cocktails, dessert tastings and the unique opportunity to assemble your own swag bag with safe and healthy products from Healthy Child Healthy World’s Trusted Partners at the exclusive SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on Thursday, September 13th. They need your support to continue their work of empowering parents to protect children from harmful chemicals with resources and tools that parents can use in their daily lives.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Join Musyca Children’s Choir and practice, practice, practice. Auditions are being held now for all Musyca divisions for the 2012-2013 season. Audition date is August 29th. For kids who love to sing! Join one of the several choir levels, based on your age and experience. Learn outstanding choral music. Develop your singing voice. Sing with other talented performers. Perform with professional choirs and orchestras. Tour nationally and internationally. To schedule an audition for your child, call 818-554-9937 or email sing@musyca.org.
What to do if you’re bored in your marriage? http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/08/22/what-do-if-youre-bored-marriage
A fun art project for when your kids bring home shells from the beach
Big Jewish Tent’s Mid-Summer Night Shabbat at the Ford Amphitheatre Friday, Aug. 24th – 6pm Picnic, 7:30 Service Starts A celebration of great music and community. Featuring appearances from Craig Taubman, Josh Nelson, Amir Magal, Shany Zamir, Benjamin Smythe, Zach Lodmer, Laurel Johnson and Rabbi Ed Feinstein, you’ll be able to spend the evening with those close to you and others seeking the same feeling of togetherness. The evening starts with an opportunity to bring your own picnic to the grounds, followed by an entertaining and inspiring program for all. Later in the evening, take part in a moonlight hike into the hills surrounding the amphitheater. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. in East Hollywood, 90068 http://www.goldstar.com/events/hollywood-ca/mid-summer-night-shabbat
Find the Right Nanny for Your Family! Fri., Aug. 24th from 1-2:30pm at the Hollywood Pump Station Announcing a new Nanny Doctor Class at the Pump Station! You will receive helpful take-home handouts including a comprehensive list of questions to ask at every phase of interviewing and reference checking and a step-by-step road map to ensure you take the right steps to find the right nanny for your family! If you are currently looking for childcare, don’t miss this essential class! Dr. Heller is a licensed clinical psychologist and former nanny of 10 years. She consults with families and nannies across the country as The Nanny Doctor.
The only company that makes cell phone cases proven in FCC certified laboratories to significantly reduce users’ exposure to cellphone radiation has asked the FCC to stop saying cell phones are safe While Pong Research applauded the GAO’s actions, one of the items its letter called for is instituting separate guidelines for children, especially since studies show deeper penetration of absorbed energy in a child’s head, the result of the thinness of the outer ear and skull of a young child. 7 out of 10 children in the U.S. ages 10 to 14 have cell phones. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/
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Ballet Barre is now under new ownership and becoming Miss Melodee Studios! Try 3 free classes! September 3rd-8th Ballet Barre is now Miss Melodee Studios! We are offering up to 3 free classes the first week of fall session (9/3-9/8 only) to experience the new changes at the studio. Please call the studio to book your free classes as space can be limited. Find the perfect time, teacher, and class for your child. Classes like Ballet & Tap, Ballet & Hip Hop, Ballet & Yoga, Musical Theater, Princess Ballet, and more! 818-344-KIDS (5437)
Get your Body Back! Adat Ari El is now offering a 16-week exercise class for moms of all fitness levels! Jump-start your exercise regime, bust through plateaus or take your fitness to the next level. Fitness instructor Kim Johnson offers High Intensity Interval Training as well as circuit and strength training both indoors and out. You may bring your baby in the stroller or come on your own! (818)766-6379 ext 208
JJ the Magician – Affordable Children’s Birthday Magician JJ the Magician can help make your child’s birthday party unforgettable! He is a professional entertainer that has been entertaining both children and adults for years and he can help you make your child’s party fun for them and stress-free and easy for you. Visit www.jjthemagician.com to See what some of JJ the Magician’s past clients had to say about his services.
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The Marriage Project Are you a woman in a marriage or long term relationship? A Jen’s List member is writing a book about the things in our relationships with our spouses or partners that strike a chord. The book would be a place where women could go to bond with other women, by reading about other women’s experiences. She is collecting stories and anecdotes from women of all ages about their experiences. Visit www.Marriage-Project.com and answer any or all of the questions to help her gather data. All stories and anecdotes are strictly anonymous.
Team Lifeline An endurance training program that proves that YOU CAN GO THE DISTANCE. The goal is to get you ready to cross the finish line.
Make-up Artist & Make Over Specialist – Eye’s by Bree Aubree Muir is a Freelance Make-up Artist and Make Over Specialist. She can do weddings, movie or photo shoot sets, parties, special events and dress-up birthday’s. Aubree can come to your specific location. She charges $60 per adult and hourly rate varies depending on party. You can email aubreeleighmuir@gmail.com or call (206) 551-7784
Play, Learn and Grow at Early Years Preschool Early Years Preschool has openings available for children ages 2 through 4! The school has a very friendly and nurturing environment; kids learn a tremendous amount through art, music and academic activities as well as playtime. The teachers here are very attuned to each child’s behavior and needs. Hours are 7am-6pm.For more information or to arrange a visit, email earlyyearsps@sbcglobal.net or call 818-904-3354.
Gluten-free cakes have just started baking at Nothing Bundt Cakes Sherman Oaks It’s a wonderful compliment to their other bundt cakes. This cake is very moist & delicious, and is sure to be one of the best gluten- free cakes you have ever tasted. Open M-F from 10am-7pm, Sat. from 10am-6pm & Sun. from 11am-5pm 14622 Ventura Blvd., Suite #104 (1 block west of Van Nuys Blvd. on the south side of Ventura Blvd) at the La Reina Plaza. Free parking in rear. Curbside available. 818-783-7800
Step & Glide Dancewear Boutique at Relevé Studios Saturday, August 25th from 10am-2pm Featuring NEW and TRENDY dancewear. Quality product. Affordable Prices. Junior & Adult sizes. Wide variety of dance shorts. 10% off discount with Relevé fall registration. Must pick up coupon at front desk. For more information contact Laura with Step & Glide Dancewear at LSSellers5678@aol.com or 818.424.6326 or call Relevé Studios at 818.343.7353. 18356 Oxnard Street in Tarzana, 91356
$25 Friends and Family CPR Training Conejo Valley CPR offers the convenience of coming to your location to conduct the training or you can attend one of their regularly scheduled classes at their new Westlake Village office. This AHA course covers: Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED and Choking Relief. CPR and/or First Aid certification at an additional cost. Call 818-665-6653 to schedule a class or check out their upcoming course schedule at www.conejovalleycpr.com.
Destiny’s fitness studio will be like your most feared boot camp with a soft touch Destiny will spin and work out your body with stretches, yoga and a form of Pilates that you will enjoy. Destiny will also make you meals like Vegetarian Lasagna, yummy yogurt and spinach salad and Mexican vegetarian tostado. 4459 Matillja Ave. in Sherman Oaks 818-687-1663
Fun and Effective Mandarin Chinese lessons for Kids Mandarin Chinese for elementary students are offered now in Studio city. Hands on fun learning tools are used in the well-structured curriculum. Teacher Lepeng has a Master’s degree and have been teaching kids Mandarin for the past 5 years. Classes for age 7 to 12 meet on Mondays or Fridays and classes for age 5 to 6 meet on Fridays. Tuition is $25 per class with group of 3 or 4 students, $22 for group of 5 or 6 students. Visit www.AceMandarinChinese.com or email lepengli@hotmail.com.
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Social Coaching for Teens and Young Adults! Help your teen feel confident and happy. Help them find the right peer group, make friends, protect themselves from bullying, and cope with the ups and downs of adolescence. Dr. Lani Ravinovich runs an intimate group in West LA, where teens learn these skills and parents are supported as well. To get more information and obtain a free phone consultation contact her at DrLani@DrLani.net, 323.459.4968.
Mommy and Baby RN – Specializing in Home Postpartum and Newborn Care Monica Frommer is a RN who has worked for a hospital for over 7 years in Nursery and Maternal Care. She is chasing her dream to help mothers and their newborns once they are home. If there is anything that one misses as new mother in the hospital it’s the genuine one on one attention of a knowledgeable, kind, sensitive and reliable nurse. She is offering general newborn care, newborn and maternal assessments, breast feeding assistance, as well as sleep exhaustion relief for FREE to help promote herself. Email frommermonica@gmail.com.
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