Since 2002, Head Above Water Swim School Swim instructors will come to your pool or they have 11 pool locations in Sherman Oaks, Westlake Village, Los Feliz, Century City, Santa Monica, West LA, Playa Vista, Burbank, Pasadena, Arcadia and Monrovia. PROMOTIONS*: 1. FREE swim lesson with the purchase of a 6 class series. 2. 10% off all group Parent and Me classes at your pool. Call 888-990-7946 or email swim@headabovewater.net or online at www.headabovewater.net. *Expires May 1, 2013, certain limitations apply.
Today in History Executive Admin’s Day Pig in a Blanket Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Temple Aliyah Preschool Family Fun Day This Sun., April 28th from 10:30am-1pm Come for a fun-filled day of activities: Enrichment * Storytelling * Shabbat Craft * Pizza & Ice Cream Sundae Bar! Temple Aliyah’s research-proven, AMAZING Jewish Developmental Preschool (all 5 of my kids went thru this program!) teaches the whole child & gives each student the attention, focus and opportunity to be their best. Extended day options from 7:30am-5:30pm, Mon.-Fri., hot kosher lunch program & enrichment programs. TWO teachers in every class. There’s also a NEW Toddler Program for 18-24 month olds. RSVP to 818-346-1552 or email andreas@templealiyah.org. Every current ECE family that brings a prospective preschool family will receive 50% off one Enrichment Program of your choice.
Full service brokerage offering commissions as low as 1.5% Lighthouse Properties is a boutique real estate agency dedicated to providing superior service & customer satisfaction while saving clients money on commissions and fees. For over 15 years, they’ve been handling all of it’s clients’ real estate needs from the first phone call to the close of escrow. Lighthouse saves you money by offering reduced commissions for sellers & contributing towards closing costs for buyers. Lighthouse is an efficient, streamlined company with low overhead allowing it to pass the savings on to you! Lighthouse’s broker, Debbie Sutz, is also a licensed attorney, so you can be certain your interests will be represented & protected! For more info, call 310-874-4799 or email DebbieSutz@gmail.com.
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids Encino, Sun, April 28th from 1:30-2:30pm – A Mother’s Haven 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 A Mother’s Haven. This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 18+ years. Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088. Previous events have sold out. Space limited to 10 families.
Do you have a Computer, tablet & Smart Phone? Would you like them to work better, faster & smarter? You can have ALL your devices completely in sync with the same information. GadgetSOS can setup a system to keep you VERY ORGANIZED & PRODUCTIVE. Interested in a shared family Calendar? Consolidating all your photos & videos? Having trouble with managing your Apple IDs & passwords? Documents, photos, APPS, music & videos scattered everywhere. Don’t get overwhelmed. GadgetSOS can help you with ALL your technology issues. Nanny cams you can watch from your devices. Protect your kids online. Set up a wireless music system. Print wirelessly from ipad & iPhone. Most importantly: DATA BACKUP. It’s ALL possible. SAVE 10% – Email gregg@gadgetsos.com or call (818) 485-1444.
Fresh Fundraiser at Fresh Brothers This week, Calabasas & Westlake High School get a slice of the pie. 20% of anything you order goes to the school, now- April 25th. Simply show this email, and no matter what you order, 20% of your total goes to Calabasas or Westlake High School. Tell all your friends and family. Because 20% of the pie is a lot of cake. Fresh Brothers Calabasas at The Commons – 818.225.7555 Fresh Brothers Westlake Village at The Promenade – 805.777.8448
Do Your Spring Cleaning & Get FREE Gifts & Discounts When You Do 13638 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 91423 818.990.0972
3rd Annual Chandler Elementary School Spring Fair Friday, April 26th from 2-5pm A family friendly fun Spring Fair! They will have games, food, music, a rummage sale, silent auction, raffles, and more to entertain everyone! Tickets are only $ and all events are between 1-6 tickets. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon and all proceeds go directly back into the school to fund programs like music, PE, field trips and more. Chandler Elementary 14030 Weddington Street in Sherman Oaks https://www.facebook.com/events/240091032796035/
The Nutrients in Fruits and Veggies – NYTimes.com http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/22/ask-well-the-nutrients-in-fruits-and-veggies/
Casting for a new reality competition show with gut busting mental and physical challenges designed to break mind and body How hard-core are you? Do you have mental and physical stamina that’s off the charts? Are you freakishly strong or unusually fit with a mental edge to boot? Do you think you could go toe to toe with a professional athlete, but just never had the chance? Maybe you never played sports but are just naturally strong and fit from doing your extreme job! Do you strive to win at all costs, never say no or never quit at anything? Looking for men and woman, 21 and over, of all shapes and sizes who see themselves as the last person standing! If you think you have what it takes, email grgcasting@gmail.com. http://thephilkeoghanproject.com/
Walk To End Alzheimer’s Kickoff/Cinco de Mayo Party Saturday, May 4th from 11am-2:30pm Come for a free day of fun! Celebrate the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s with a day of carnival games, face painting, bounce house, and raffle. We will be serving authentic Mexican food and drinks and will have a live Mariachi band to commemorate Cinco de Mayo! RSVP by April 30th to (818) 222-1000 or sross@silveradosenior.com. Silverado Senior Living- Calabasas 25100 Calabasas Rd. in Calabasas, 91302
Shirley Oya, Life Coach for 30-Somethings, Wants to Hear Your Story Do you know someone in their 30’s who has a fascinating or inspiring story to tell? It’s the focus of Shirley Oya’s next ’30’s & More’ blog series. Her goal is to feature extraordinary 30-Somethings (yes, that can be you too!) who want to tell their story in order to inspire, inform, and enlighten others. We learn from each other, and we do better when we are in community with one another. Email shirley@shirleyoya.com. All content subject to her approval. www.lifecoachfor30somethings.com
Magicopolis in Santa Monica Summer Camp Some say the real secrets of magic should never be revealed… But here at Magicopolis in Santa Monica, Boys and girls ages 7-12 who want to learn amazing feats of magic and illusion can now experience Summer Magic Camp 2013, the most exciting interactive hands-on program ever! http://www.magicopolis.com/magic_camp/
Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Complete Season 2 Join Tony Stark and his friends as they battle it out to keep control of his father’s company, Stark Enterprises and protect the original Iron Man armor! Watch as he fights villains to save his position as the original Iron Man all while being a normal teenager. Will he be able to help a fellow super-hero regain his power? Or will he turn his back on him in an effort to protect himself? Anything can happen in the superhero world of Iron Man Armored Adventures! Includes all Season 2 episodes!
Free Arbor Day Festival and Concert Saturday, April 27th from 3pm-5pm Come help plant a tree and enjoy a wonderful, fun music show the whole family can enjoy! Lots of fun activities such as tree art projects, plant baby trees and flowers to take home, create special art objects for our wishing tree and much more! Limited space is available. Call 818-779-1099 or email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com. Sign-up online at http://littleacornsgrow.net/register.html. Little Acorns Grow Kindergarten and Community Center 19000 Saticoy St. in Reseda, 91335
Laser Pegs Runner When your kids are climbing the walls with boredom this summer, don’t just hand them a ready-made toy to play with that will only hold their attention for a few minutes. The kits challenge kids to build their toys before they can get down to playing. Laser Pegs Runners are the latest introduction to the collection of light-up LED building blocks. Each kit comes with clear plastic pieces that kids snap together to build their model. Then, when the model is connected to the batter pack, the entire thing lights up in bright LEDs and it begins to drive around! The Runners collection includes one kit that can be used to build six different vehicles. http://www.laserpegs.com/products/kits/1320A.html
Northridge Soccer Academy premier soccer camp for children ages 5-14 Nowhere else will you find a championship coaching staff, state-of-the-art soccer facilities, and camp sessions that are tailored to every skill level. Campers experience healthy competition and realize their full potential under careful supervision. They have an advanced camp and recreational camp so they are able to accommodate all skill levels! The advance camp ends on every Thursday of the week. June 17th-June 21st June 24th-June 28th July 8th-July 12th July 15th-July 19th www.northridgesocceracademy.com
L’HITRAOT – Until We Meet Again Friday, May 31st An evening of celebration for Rabbi Don Goor to honor his 26 years of leadership at Temple Judea. Featuring a Tribute Journal for your participation. Evening includes: Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Dessert Wars, baking competition, Chef-testants must register. To RSVP or for details, visit www.templejudea.com. Space is limited. 5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana (818) 758-3800
Looking for a fun, responsible guitar teacher located in the Encino area? Max Silver is 16 yrs old and has been playing guitar for 7 years. Max is in a band and attends a musical high school. He plays for hours every day, because he LOVES music. Max teaches guitar lessons for kids and adults, reading, writing and theory of music. He can supply a beginner guitar for the lesson so you don’t have to bring yours back and forth or will go with you to buy the right one! Max is available after 4pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends. Find your love for music with guitar! Email max@silveremail.com.
BabySpace Parent and Me groups opening in Beverly Hills Child development specialists, mothers, and BabySpace co-founders Caren Gitlin, L.C.S.W. and Jessica Battaini, L.C.S.W. are excited to announce their official opening in Beverly Hills! We offer Parent and Me groups, Second-time Parent and Me groups, Moms-to-be groups, a Baby Care class, In-home/Phone Consultation, and Lectures by Parenting Experts. Parent and Me classes will start in July on Monday or Wednesday mornings. 310.853.3374
How To Cook A Steak http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/22/how-to-cook-steak_n_3116237.html
The Fashion Coach Get ready to experience fashion on the go. Everyone who steps inside loves the boutique and clothing styles. With trendy fashions for females, they are taking aesthetics to the next level. Shop clothes, jewelry, purses and more! This mobile boutique is outfitted with the latest fashions that will keep your look fresh and current. They always let you know the most fabulous styles to accent your best features. Have a blast and Live, Laugh, Shop with them in The Fashion Coach. Great for Spring/Summer events or home parties. Call 818-521-9294 or email cfnsc@sbcglobal.net for more info.
Vocal Performance Summer Camp West Hills – Sing Out Loud June 17th-July 10th(July 4th, 5th off), Mon.-Fri. from 9:30am-12:30pm Discounts for early payment (10% by April 30th; 5% by May 30th). Designed for ages 7-12. Small group sessions, individual attention, professional coaching, learn proper breathing, vocal exercises, fun games, live student performance at end of session. Camp director/teacher has 13 years teaching, over 30 years professional performing experience. Contact Norene Foin at NEFoin@gmail.com, 818-679-9267 or register online directly at westvalleymusiccenter.com.
Fashion Camp Los Angeles Now Accepting Fashionistas June, July, August – 2 camps/month During this 3-day camp, students will learn the business and creative sides of the fashion industry. They will cover mood boards, fashion illustration, patterning, an introduction to fabrics and trims and trend overview. This camp is ideal for students between 12-18.
Parents Urged To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Drugs http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/04/23/parents-urged-to-dispose-of-unused-prescription-drugs/
Versatile flavor-bases made from a combination of herbs/aromatics Latin American sofrito, really a method of cooking, a blended mixture of tomatoes/roasted peppers/garlic/onions/herbs/culantro. Versions from Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Yucatan, Guyanese. http://latinfood.about.com/od/seasoningmarinade/p/What-Is-Sofrito.htm “Green seasoning,” a raw blend of onion/garlic/hot pepper/thyme/celery/basil, from the English-speaking Caribbean. http://www.stabroeknews.com/2008/the-scene/08/23/tastes-like-home-green-seasoning/ http://www.ehow.com/info_8012446_spices-used-caribbean-cooking.html French “mirepois,” finely chopped onion (2 parts)/celery (1 part)/carrot (1 part) sautéed in butter or oil. http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/seasoningflavoring/p/mirepoix.htm http://www.cooksinfo.com/mirepoix Holy trinity, Cajun-/Creole-inspired with celery/onions/bell peppers (roughly equal quantities) sautéed in oil and butter, the basis for étouffée, gumbo and jambalaya. Page includes the Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, recipe for Creole sauce. http://cajunchefryan.rymocs.com/blog2/cajun/mirepoix/ Italian sofrito (also battuto), garlic/onion/carrot/celery/flat leaf parsley. More sofrito recipes than you can make in a lifetime. http://www.yummly.com/recipes/sofrito-sauce
Get a gorgeous glow and help raise money for THE Event benefiting Las Virgenes Schools Get an organic spray tan at MiST Airbrush Tanning and Makeup at the special price of $35, mention THE Event & $5 from every tan will go directly to THE Event which benefits all Las Virgenes Schools. Organic spray tans are the healthy to way to get a beautiful, natural looking glow without all the sun damage. Takes about 20 minutes to complete in my child friendly Woodland Hills studio. Guaranteed to leave you with a natural looking tan, NEVER orange or streaky. Helps to cover cellulite, stretch marks and blemishes. Makes you look and feel slimmer instantly! Call 805-905-4871 or email mistairbrush@gmail.com.
Scavenger Hunt for Families Your own Amazing Race! Solve Clues! Complete Challenges! All Guided from a Smart Phone – Part game, part city tour, Urban Adventure Quest is an interactive adventure that navigates you through a destination city as you solve clues and complete challenges, while seeing the sights and learning local history. Using your Smart phone, simply connect to the Web-based Quest software to embark on your own interactive scavenger hunt adventure. The set up is easy and it’s one low price for each team! Promo Code: JENSLIST for 15% off.
Take one foot out of the quicksand http://www.absoluteleigh.com/blog/
New Preschool Now Accepting Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2013 United Children’s Learning Academy is an independent private Early Education Center founded on the belief that education has a significant influence in the life of a child. To support their vision, they bring together the school community and parents who are passionate about education. Together, they provide the best learning environment for their students. -Smart Boards, Computer Lab -Arts Education including Yoga, Dance, Music, Cooking, and Soccer -Dynamic Playground -Security Cameras
Nighttime bedwetting alarm that is a breakthrough treatment for boys and girls This patented system is a drug free, personalized system that offers a way to help stop bedwetting among children ages four and older in just a matter of weeks. The Chummie alarm with built in proprietary algorithms constantly checks for urine detection throughout the night while your child sleeps, detecting accidents promptly. The award winning Chummie is the world’s most advance bedwetting alarm treatment system with the fastest treatment time and highest success rate around, ultimately saving parents money, worry and stress over a short period of time.
Your Jr. Chef can make Black Bean Soup (like Panera Bread) After making a sofrito-ingredient stock, add 2 cans black beans/lemon juice/cumin. Purée with immersion blender. Add cornstarch to thicken. Easy to double recipe. Finish with sprinkle of chopped red pepper/celery leaves. High praise from comments, “It has TONS of flavor, lots of protein, lots of fiber, plenty of veggies, and is low in fat!! Plus, it is extremely filling. It’s definitely delicious!” Parental supervision. http://www.food.com/recipe/panera-bread-black-bean-soup-49737
Often times being busy people we need HELP running errands People are either at work, sick, kids are sick, etc. So Lorraine decided to start a company to help YOU get what you need to get done, fast, effectively, and responsibly. Errands can range from: post office trips, laundry drop offs and pick ups, paying bills, deliveries, waiting for services at your house, picking your kids up, & basically whatever you need! She is looking forward to helping you DE-STRESS your life! Email lototherescue@gmail.com.
Mother’s Day 90 Minute Massage Special Treat yourself or your favorite mom to a relaxing in home massage. Josanne VanDekerkhove has been a licensed clinical massage therapist for 12 years, serving celebrities and moms. She specializes in women’s health and is one of the best massage therapists in California! Email lifepeaceharmony@yahoo.com or call (818)297-0782 to purchase a 90 minute massage for only $80.
For Sale: Nintendo Wii + Just Dance 4 Bundle BRAND NEW – STILL IN BOX – NEVER OPENED. Includes: Wii Console – Wii Remote Control Plus – Wii Nunchuck – Just Dance 4 Game. Will sell for: $100 – cash or check ONLY (no tax or shipping costs). If interested, email wermunchie@aol.com. |
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