Camp Emanuel (3 – 6 year olds*) For 3 to 6 year olds* (*Potty trained) June 17th– July 26th from 9am-2pm. Temple Membership is not required. Whether or not your children attend our Early Childhood Center, join them for a fun-filled summer. The campers will spend their time enjoying water play, games, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, science experiments, singing in the Chapel for Shabbat, and movement activities all within a loving Jewish environment. For more information contact
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history International Tuba Day Lumpy Rug Day Space Day World Press Freedom Day Christopher Columbus discovers “St Iago”. It is later renamed Jamaica.(1494) Joe DiMaggio makes his major-league debut with 3 hits for the NY Yankees.(1936) Margaret Mitchell wins Pulitzer prize for “Gone With the Wind. (1937) National Wear Two Different Colored Shoes Day Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=15
Your Home Videos to DVD & Digital File Transfer Service We did ALL of ours and it is amazing! Oliver is wonderful to work with and very professional. Your Home Videos are Aging. Get them archived to DVD or Digital files on a Flash Drive for Safe Keeping. Your VHS, Mini Camcorder tapes will look Fantastic again in Digital form. Special Jen’s List pricing through 5/15. Pickup & Delivery, see web site for all the details. Trusted by families like yours for over 10 years in L.A. Call Oliver Monroe at (310) 256-7299.
Academic Achievers offers Summer Backyard KinderPrep KinderPrep is Academic Achievers’ popular program for children entering kindergarten. This play-based, academically oriented 6 weeks program gives many children the added emotional and academic boost they need to thrive when they enter “real” school. Since kindergarten is the new first grade, it is to your child’s advantage to discover the fun in learning and start school with confidence. Whether in-home, one-on-one, small group or at our camp in Temescal Park, KinderPrep is a joy! (310)883-5810 http://www.academic-achievers.com/kinderprep
Children’s Book and Song I Wonder What It’s Like To Be was written for children up to 6 years old. It follows the song of the same name. It’s about a boy named Wonder who wonders what it would be like to be a Fish or a Bee or a Flea or any other thing. Children love to sing along with the song as they read the book. There are a few pages in the back of the book for your child or grandchild to create their own things to “Wonder” what they would like to be.
L.A. Cultural Exchange LACE is a family run, 818-based cultural exchange agency that brings international students ages 15-18 to study in high school & train at one of the top arts programs. The program’s goal is to give students a memorable experience, and that always starts with loving host families. They look for fun, open, communicative host families of all shapes and sizes to host their international students. The ideal host family will: live in LAUSD area, provide a separate, furnished bedroom & make the student feel like a member of the family. Families receive a stipend to cover hosting costs. Being a host family is easy and FUN! To see what it’s like to be a host family, contact Lisa at Lisa@laculturalexchange.com or 818 667-6005 & mention Jens List.
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May 1st– 5th from 9am-6pm California Kids Consignment is a great place to find amazing deals on everything you could need for kids of all ages. Clothes, shoes, toys, games, sports items, baby items, bouncers, diaper bags, pack and plays, and more! They carry clothing and gear for all seasons, so you can stock up on Winter wear now at a fraction of the cost. Plus, they even off most items at an additional 50% discount on Sunday, May 5th. They accept all major credit cards! 8423 Canoga Ave. in Canoga Park, 91403
Learn To Swim in Your Own Pool With Miss Marie Miss Marie is offering private in-home swim lessons in the San Fernando Valley again this summer! She has 30+ years of very successful experience teaching all levels of swimming to children and adults and maintains up-to-date certifications in Water Safety Instruction, First Aid and CPR and is fully insured with many excellent references. Her method is positive, nurturing and fun with emphasis on safety. For more information, call 818-424-3401 or email LearnToSwimNow@gmail.com.
D’Amore’s Pizza Jen’s List Special! Mention Jen’s List and get an automatic 10% off any order D’Amore’s Pizza has been named among the top in the Nation for the last 12 years running. They specialize in thin crust, east coast style pizza. They import their water, flour and extra virgin olive oil from Naples, Italy. This is as authentic as it gets! Not just pizza either…try their incredible marinara sauce and other entrees. Also fantastic caterers, including a Brick Oven Traveling Pizza Truck for special events! Don’t forget to mention Jen’s List for your 10% Discount!
Kids Cooking & Baking Camp at The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica Starts July 8th at 9am Grab your Chef’s Hat and let us whisk your child into a delicious week-long culinary camp! Your child will learn how to make absolutely everything from scratch, using Farmer’s Market ingredients, and gain confidence and safety in the kitchen. The week-long series feature both cooking & baking every week and feature menus from homemade pasta to decorated cookies in small, hands-on classes. Kids’ camp is for children ages 6-11. Sessions run Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm. https://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/
T.H.E. Event is Back The second annual school district fundraiser, organized by the T.H.E. Foundation, will offer food, fun and star-studded entertainment. http://calabasas.patch.com/articles/t-h-e-event-is-back
Overnight Farm Camp at Highland Springs Resort In a world where technology is always competing for our kids’ attention, Highland Springs Resort is passionate about teaching future generations about sustainability, where food comes from & healthy ways of living. Collecting organic chicken eggs. Picking organic vegetables. Feeding farm animals. Creating fresh meals. With a hands-on approach to learning, Farm Camp invites kids 7-13 to become part of life on the farm. Each day includes animal care, garden exploration & harvesting for an end-of-week cooking class. Campers also participate in activities like swimming, archery, canoeing & hiking. There are 6 weekly sessions from June 24th-Aug. 2nd. Overnight sessions available between June 24th-July 12th.
18th Annual Int’l Family Film Festival – YOUTHFEST Saturday, May 4th from 10-11am IFFF has a fun-filled day full of films made by youth (ages 8 – 18), screenplay and educational workshops, film screenings, celebrity signings and other special events. Celebrity Appearance: Meet Aaron Landon (Actor/Singer) from new Disney XD hit “Crash And Bernstein”! Hear newest track followed by a Q&A and autograph signing. 12:30pm – Workshop for Youth Acting Technique with Professional Coach Claire Winters 2pm – The Art of Voice Over with Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy) and much more. FREE for Jen List members. Just RSVP to Jeremy Broekman at jeremy@broekmancomm.com. Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, 90038 http://iffilmfest.org/index.php/events/ifff-youthfest
Awesome Auction Items To Bid On http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=rme
Looking for something Kid and Mom Friendly this Cinco de Mayo? Then drive down to the Beauty Bus Foundation’s Beauty Drive! A non-profit organization that delivers hope to chronically/terminally ill patients and their caregivers through beauty treatments and products, will host their annual fundraiser May 5 at the California Science Center. It will showcase what Beauty Bus clients experience in an interactive way. Companies will host “Beauty Stations”, offering services for attendees. The event will also feature a signature Men’s Lounge and for the first time a Kids’ Korner, making it a family affair. Guests will leave with a gift bag filled with the best in beauty and an opportunity to view the Space Shuttle Endeavor in a semi-private setting.
Three personal training sessions with fitness guru, Kellie Blackburn, only $175. Treat yourself or your favorite Mom to any variety of training sessions including: yoga, mat Pilates, boxing, and resistance training. Kellie is an expert in sculpting your body and will give you tips and tricks to taking off weight and making the most of your shape. Contact her today for this great deal. A gift certificate will be provided if purchased as a gift. Email kellie@kelliefit.com or call 310-436-5118.
Contaminated ground turkey? Here are some safety tips for cooking: http://www.latimes.com/features/food/dailydish/.
Robyn Rhodes Jewelry Mother’s Day Trunk Show Saturday, May 4th from 11am0in All jewelry 30% off! 11426 Ventura Blvd. Ste. A in Studio City,91604
Rick’s unique experience as a Professional Studio Musician/Performer/Teacher, Music Curriculum Developer Los Angeles County Office of Education At Risk Youth Program, Help Group Residential Counselor, (and cool dad) are just a few reasons why he’s considered among many to be Sherman Oaks’ best. Easy & perfect for: Beginners, Songwriting, Performing, Recording & Personal Artistry. Call (818) 631-1706 or email rick@rickarmand.com.
The 16th Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival May 4th & 5th from 10am-5pm Located on the grounds of the famed Commons at Calabasas and the beautiful Calabasas Civic Center, the annual Fine Arts Festival features over 150 painters, jewelers, potters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists, woodworkers and more. Fine dining restaurants, live musical performances & free youth art activities compliment this wonderful weekend with the arts! The Calabasas Fine Arts Festival began as an arts and crafts festival in 1997 and has evolved into one of the region’s premier art events. http://www.calabasasartscouncil.com
Camp JCA Shalom Open House Sunday, May 5th from 1-3pm Meet the camp director, tour the facility and learn details about the awesome summer plans for your kids. Camp is for grades 1 – 8 and feature weekly trips to Camp JCA Shalom in Malibu, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, dance, music, mad science, nature, Shabbat, leadership (grades 6-8) and more! Camp JCA Shalom Day Camp’s Open House is held at the Day Camp site, Kadima Day School. 7011 Shoup in West Hills, 91307
L.A. based Life Coach Shirley Oya, has space for just a few more clients. Find out why her clients achieve amazing results (in private practice since 2004). Shirley works with highly motivated, successful people who are ready to rock their world with profound change. She specializes in working with 30-somethings at a crossroads with their career choice, but all topics (and ages)are welcome! 1st person to sign up (after initial free consult) gets 50% off the 1st session. Email Shirley@shirleyoya.com. www.lifecoachfor30somethings.com
Knock, Knock* There’s a Princess at your door Need a Princess or Superhero for your birthday party? Imagine your child’s face, when their favorite character magically shows up at their party! Make your little one’s day extra special by letting them make your child’s dream come true with a magical memory of a birthday party they’ll never forget. They have: Princesses-Superheroes-Fairy Tale Characters-Face-painting-Balloon Sculpting-Princess Makeup-Games-Music and more! Visit www.enchantedevents.org for pictures, prices, and more info!
Your Jr. Chef can make Applebee(-like) Honey Pepper Sauce Delicious sweet, tangy, slightly spicy (vegan) sauce for fish, chicken, ribs, Cornish hens, ham, burgers, even tofu. Uses: as a marinade, during grilling/roasting/broiling, on the table. Can thin with water a spoon at a time to desired consistency. Can sub other fruit juices, increase/decrease cayenne and sweeteners. Makes about 2 C sauce. So many possibilities. Parental supervision. http://www.food.com/recipe/applebees-honey-grilled-salmon-46739
Let your iPhone tell you how much you move
Free digital scrapbook and social network for parents Kidfolio is the simplest way to capture your child’s memories and connect with other parents. http://kidfol.io/kidfolio/home
10 children’s books about gardening http://delightfulchildrensbooks.com/2011/05/30/gardening/
Barney: Dance With Barney Have a tee-riffic time when you move and groove with Barney and his friends! Join Barney and learn many different types of dance, from hip-hop to ballet to folk dance and more, and watch as his friend Jamal builds the confidence to give them a try too! Then Barney and his friends explore movement and have a ball as they wiggle, waddle, hop, and bop together! Don’t miss a beat and come along for a dinos-mite, dino-dancing good time! http://www.amazon.com/Barney-Dance-With
Your Jr. Chef can make Filipino Chocolate Rice Pudding Practice using a double boiler to melt good-quality bittersweet chocolate. After cooking ‘sticky rice’ and mixing in sugar (or alt sweetener) and melted chocolate, set aside to cool for 45 minutes. Serve with milk/half and half/evaporated milk (traditional). Recipe makes 6 servings. Yummy. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/30378-champorado-filipino-chocolate-rice-pudding
Garage Sales May 4th at 8am Two Family’s – Bar Mitzvah decorations(baseball theme), furniture, Clothes, CDs, luggage, knee board, baby stuff, electronics, knick knacks and more. 9715 Belmar Ave. in Northridge AND Sunday, May 5th starting at 10am Antiques, crystal, baby bedding, furniture, toys and more. 7635 Graystone Dr. in West Hills AND Sat. & Sun., May 4th & 5th from 9am-4pm Garden stuff, tableware, beautiful serving pieces, copper pots, lamps, paintings, lace table clothes, Ladies shoes, Michael Jackson memorabilia, Franklin Mint Monopoly game table, crystal stemware, xmas stuff, patio tables and more. 12036 Hesby St. in Valley Village, 91607
Saving the environment one lawn at a time Bee Green Gardening was started by Nick right out of high school. He wanted to pay for college and do something to help the environment. He has been caring for my yard for over a year now and he does a great job. He is open for doing extra work too like trimming my trees and building me garden boxes. He is a great young man with reasonable prices and a great attitude. Call 818-645-4826.
New Children’s Clothing Line Where the Clothes Grow With You They appreciate high-quality products made to last a long time. Because they believe choosing fewer, longer-lasting things is also a choice to simplify, consume less, and focus more on the things that really matter. When they decided to start a children’s clothing company, they knew they wanted to make clothes for people who feel the same way, so they designed styles that grow with kids for three years. The designs are a result of their love for vintage-inspired textile prints and playful clothing! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2117638204/nula-kids-clothes-reimagined
Heart4ART teaches ages 4-15 how to express themselves as artists in a real art studio Summertime Fun offers classes Mon.-Fri. from 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm Heart4ART offers 1-2 hour time slots in a fun nurturing environment. No monthly tuition or registration fees! Choose a time slot at your convenience. Your child will have fun learning how to create imaginative scenes in various mediums. Our unique flexible scheduling works with YOUR busy life. Call 818-203-5031 or email sharonsheart4art@aol.com for a free one hour time slot! Prepay summertime fun by June 15th and save too! Visit them on Facebook at Heart4ART. 5200 Kanan Rd-upstairs #214 in Agoura Hills
Collaborative Tutoring presents a performing Shakespeare class this summer for students of all ages June, July, & August This unique class is an opportunity to learn about Shakespeare in an innovative, fun, and exciting way. Drawing on his background and training in England, Josh created an approach to Shakespeare that differs from most American schools of teaching. Josh’s approach emphasizes bringing the poetry to life, honoring the text, and making the material relatable to the student. The main objective of the class will be to help students enjoy and understand Shakespeare. https://www.facebook.com/CollaborativeTutoring
No Problem Mac Have you’ve ever stared at your Mac, iPad or iPhone and felt confused, frustrated or helpless? They provide fast, friendly support, service, and training to those with little or no computer experience. And they come direct to your home or business. Read the Mac Tips and Tricks blog at http://www.noproblemmac.com/blog/. Don’t take their word for it – Ask for references. $70 per hour. Customers who are Jen’s List members get one free month of 24/7 phone support! Call John at 310-621-5679. |
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