Community Psychological Services Located in Encino, it offers counseling and therapy to individuals, couples, children, and families. They will help you learn coping skills and strategies to reduce and alleviate symptoms from depression, anxiety, trauma, and family stress. Sliding scale fee is available. In addition, they have support groups for: Adoptive parents – Mothers with infants – Premarital Workshop – Couples Support Groups. For information or Appointments, contact Karry Friedman, J.D., M.A.(Lic #IMF68583), Supervised by Lynn Ingber, M.A., M.F.T.(Lic#31593) at 818-439-8461 or Karryfriedman@CPSLA.com. All inquiries are confidential and responded to within 24 hours. Let them help you achieve your goals for a more satisfying, happy, and healthier life.
Today in History Happy Memorial Day Cellophane Tape Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=39 The pop-up toaster is patented. (1919) Sun Screen Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Franklin Magnet School’s Annual Festival – Your Passport to Fun Saturday, June 1stfrom 11am-5pm Franklin Magnet School’s Annual Festival 1610 Lake Street, Glendale, CA 91201 Our annual festival supports Franklin Magnet School’s Amity Intern program, music/art/garden classes, computer lab assistant, vegetable gardens, and campus improvement projects. The only place in the world where you can play a real live Angry Birds game, eat your way through cuisine from different countries, and toss a Wurfkastanien. Carnival games * rides * foreign language children’s bookstore * and so much more!
Father and Son(s) Day at the Executive Cut and Shave Sunday June 2nd from 10am-8pm Purchase the Mentor Treatment for $35 (Father and Son Haircut package) & proceeds from your sons cut will be DONATED TO LVUSD. They will also donate 50% of any additional services added at the time of your visit. BBQ and beverages available all day. RSVP by Friday, May 31st. They are an Old Fashioned Full Service Barber Shop: Free Cocktails with Every Service * Custom Viewing of All Sporting Events * Precise Razor/Scissor or Clipper Cut * Massage Therapy * Straight Razor Shave * Hot Towel Treatments * Customized Manscaping and Waxing. 21709 Sherman Way in Canoga Park, 91303 (818) 593-2039 www.TheExecutiveCutAndShave.com
The Country School ‘The Country Fair’ Saturday, June 1st from 11am-5pm There’ll be Games – a 40 Foot Slide! Dunk Tank, Cake Walk & Lots Of Fun For The Entire Family! Admission Is Free! 5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd. in Valley Village, 91607
This Father’s Day ditch the tie, It’s time to celebrate all of those terrific men out there Saturday, June 15th from 5pm-8pm Men’s Night at Salon Nuuvo – The ladies of Salon Nuuvo will be opening the doors on a Saturday night for a guys only event! Introducing “Men’s Night”. Beer, BBQ, snacks, prizes, and services available to men only on Saturday, June 15th, from 5pm-8pm. This is a first-time event so make sure you call ahead to reserve a spot. Stylists will be providing haircuts, gents facials, waxing and gray blending at a discount! Gift Certificates also available. 818-871-9441
Your Jr. Chef can make Craig Claiborne’s Pasta con Asparagi Sounds pretty exotic, huh. While pasta water comes to a boil, prep asparagus and cook to crisp-tender. Make sauce (canned plum tomatoes, garlic [gets discarded], parsley, basil, s&p) and cook pasta. Off the fire, vigorously stir in beaten egg to hot tomato sauce, and mix in waiting asparagus, drained pasta and cheese. Serve with more parm on the side. Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/22090-craig-claiborne-s-pasta-con-asparagi
Learn More with LESS June 2nd Join Glen Chung, founder of Learning Equipment Supply Service (LESS), as he shares easy and affordable ways to make learning fun! Bring your little Einstein’s over for a hands-on experience! Perfect for curious little ones (and grown-ups!) who love learning! This Sunday drop-in program runs from 3-4pm and is free with paid museum admission. Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048. (323) 761-8984
Musical Theatre Summer Camp at Temple Judea Sign up now! Temple Judea & 1STAGE Productions Presents Disney’s MULAN (Jr.). Exclusively for Grades K – 9; Runs 3 weeks: July 8th– July 26th from 9am-2pm. Visit www.templejudea.com – Applications due to the Religious School office by July 1st. 5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana (818) 758-3800
“Sleepless in Seattle: The Musical” at the Pasadena Playhouse June 1st To benefit Prototypes.org. It will be an amazing night and a great opportunity to learn more about this incredible organization, which keeps moms and kids together through recovery and serves 12,000 people in Southern California each year. Visit www.Prototypes.org/events for more info and tickets.
Handyman who can fix it all From your swimming pool service to your property’s ins and outs, thehandydaddy gets the job done. Make him your personal on call guy. Reasonable rates. References available upon request. Email your inquiries to DAVE at thehandydaddy@gmail.com
Is being organized always about tidiness? Not necessarily, if you can find what you need when you need it. More.
Adult Basketball League in Agoura Hills Sunday and Thursday Nights League Fee is $300 for 8 games plus playoffs. There are no refunds or transfers once the league has begun. League fee does not include $30 cash official’s fee per team, per game. Team insurance is also available for $36. All league fees must be paid Friday, June 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm. There will be a late charge of $50 if fees are not paid by this date. A REFUNDABLE $60 FORFEIT FEE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Go to the website for the paperwork. Call 818-597-7361 for questions. www.quickscores.com/agourahills
Learn the Top Twenty Secrets to Make a Boring Salad Sexy LAST CALL FREE SHIPPING-Preorder Michele’s New Book, Sexy Salads coming SOON, printing NOW…PREORDER WILL END! http://www.michelethetrainer.com/michele-the-trainers-top-twenty-secrets-to-make-a-boring-salad-sexy Published Author, Michele the Trainer is your Award Winning Mobile Concierge Personal Trainer. Michele comes to you, to teach you about safe fun fitness, exercise and healthy eating. One of Michele’s successes is losing 165 pounds and keeping it off since 1998. Are you a Diabetic risk or Heart issue risk? Michele can help you work with your doctors and with ease, fun and deliciousness move you to say, “Wow, My Life Just Improved!” 877-409-1758
Plan your next fundraiser A dozen ideas. In addition to the usual raffles, car washes, and selling candy/flowers/candles/home party products/entertainment books, try selling student artwork products, engraved bricks, kits to make pizza, or (from comments) selling used clothes/shoes by the lb. http://school.familyeducation.com/slideshow/school-fundraising/38482.html?page=1
Funny Parenting Tweets http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/18/best-parenting-tweets_n_3293344.html
Since 1991, they have been specializing in, re-modeling, dryrot and termite damage They also do, drywall, doors, windows, moldings, stucco and painting. They also build and repair, decks, fences and patio covers. They also do minor and major repairs and much more. They are licensed and on Angie’s list. Contact Jeff Oxstein at 818-591-2419 or email Jdoconstruction@dslextreme.com
LA Zoo Comic Jungle – Featuring Wagner Entertainment’s My Day at Zoo Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm, June 1st and 2nd Start your own photo safari at the LA Zoo Comic Jungle with your personalized copy of My Day at the Zoo. Stop by the Wagner Entertainment table to join in on the fun! www.Lazoo.org/comicjungle/index.html
Little Artist Workshop introductory special Saturday June 1st at 10am Come join Little Acorns Grow as they explore the masters from Monet to Van Gogh. Children will participate in collaborative process-based projects as well as ones they can take home with them. Best suited for children 3-6. Introductory Special $40/4 classes. This class is free to enrolled Kindergarten students! Call 818-779-1099 or Email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com for more info. http://littleacornsgrowclasses.wordpress.com/classes/little-artist-workshop/
Burgers, potato salad and cole slaw Start off your summer grilling with classics, some with a twist. A primer on burgers: choosing the beef, making the patties and grilling. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/22/AR2007052200352.html Potato salad recipe slide show: with ham, with red + sweet potatoes, low calorie/fat, sweet potato, basic with pickles, Bobby Flay’s grilled sweet potato version, with capers/gherkins/anchovies, sweet potato + pineapple/toasted pecans, warm with Dijon mustard/vinegar, with horseradish dressing. http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/parties/picnics/potato-salad-recipes#slide-1 A dozen tasty and creative cole slaw recipes: http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/parties/picnics/coleslaw-recipes
Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/23/boy-scouts-gay-vote/2352077/
Adolescence and anger During adolescence (the long-drawn-out process of insurrection when a young person actively and passively challenges and ultimately overthrows the rules and demands of parental authority), your child’s anger is something to be expected and accepted and is not a problem to be eliminated. What is anger? Is there a high-anger parental figure in your family that’s judgmental, controlling and takes things personally? a low-anger parental figure that is low-controlling/adaptive, accepting/tolerant and who depersonalizes adversity? 3 thoughtful strategies to understand for managing anger, both adolescents’ and yours. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201007/adolescence-and-anger
The Malibu Art Barn Summer Camp Staring June 10th from 10am-3pm Campers will enjoy a 5-hour day filled with wonderful art projects, and great friends, in our BRAND NEW studio/gallery space. There is no extended registration required, but pre-registration is. Campers can sign up for one day Monday through Friday, or all of them. Register soon for a 20% discount! Lunch is provided by John’s Garden healthy sandwich shop! Email Peter@malibuartbarn.com for more info. 3939 Cross Creek Rd #240 in Malibu, 90265
Organizer Lead JUDGMENT FREE, ARTISTIC ORGANIZATION! The clutter surrounding our lives can be overwhelming, distracting and embarrassing. Kelly can help you with skill, compassion and honesty. Going thru a lifetime of possessions can often be painful or at the very least tedious, exhausting and time consuming. Sorting, purging, boxing, shredding, donating, etc. It can all be handled by Kelly! Contact Kelly at YourClutterTherapist@gmail.com or call (818)324-9600.
What IS quality time with your kids? 2 moms/radio hosts/trained parenting professionals share valuable tools to connect with your child to significantly reduce the time spent disciplining. Blaming, scolding, ridiculing, punishing doesn’t create the space to emotionally connect then be open to “get” that there are consequences to behaviors. Connecting must precede correcting behavior: listening, validating feelings, having them feel safe. 30-minute broadcast. Listen at your own schedule. http://podcasts.pagatim.fm/shows/ptp_ep2.mp3
Art of the West showcases a dynamic and evolving world of art that springs from the cultural practices of the many peoples who have shaped the American West June 15th-Ongoing This exhibition is the 1st of its kind to explore how shared values & interests have inspired artists from different cultures & times to create distinctive, powerful works that speak to their experience of the West as a destination, a community, and a home. Opening in the new Irene Helen Jones Parks Gallery of Art, historical works are displayedby Thomas Moran and Frederic Remington alongside contemporary pieces by Virgil Ortiz, Luis Tapia, David Levinthal, and others. Also never-before-seen artworks from the Autry’s rich collections, including the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection.
Baby Boogie class for babies and children Mondays & Wednesdays from 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am starting June 17th Baby Boogie is a class being offered by the City of West Hollywood. The class is geared for babies and toddlers to learn music, dance and have fun. Parent participation is required. Baby will learn finger play, instruments and interactive playtime. Great for socialization with playmates. Classes will be held Mon & Wed for babies 6 months to 1 1/2 years old from 10-10:45am and Mon & Wed for toddlers 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old from 11-11:45am. $60 for 6 week session. For more info call (323)848-6534
Phones & electronic accessories are the new essentials, so trade your Swiss Army Knife to a utility device you’ll actually use This little charger comes equipped with a multi-use micro USB phone plug, mini USB plug, and iPhone plug. Just plug it into your computer’s USB drive, attach your gadgets, and charge away. It won’t help when you’re roughing it in the woods, but when it comes to the urban jungle, you’re fully equipped. Works with most devices and phones. iPhone plug compatible with iPhone 4/4s and previous. Not compatible with iPhone 5. http://www.fredflare.com/APARTMENT-cameras-electronics-and-music/USB-Utility-Charge-Tool/
Mothers and Sons An inspirational book about the relationship between a mother and her son.
Party Specials, Parents Night Out & Yoga at The Play Destination Adult Yoga Class: Every Wed. 9:20am. $3/child for childcare. RSVP Required. $18/single class or $90/for 6. Parents Night Out!: Friday, June 14th from 4:30-8:30pm Enjoy an evening out without the kids! Dinner, games, activities andlots of play for your little ones, all while being supervised & taken care of by the play destination staff! RSVP required. Prices: 4 hrs-1st Child $45/2nd Child $20, 3 hrs-1st Child $35/2nd Child $15 Party Specials: Held 6/15-7/21 – Limited availability Package A:Weekday:$299/Wknd. $399 Package B:Weekday:$425/Wknd. $525 Package C:Weekday:$699 + Cake/Cupcakes/Wknd. $799 + Cake/Cupcakes 28501 Canwood Street, Suite 3E in Agoura Hills, 91301 818-292-8644
Talia J. Photography – For any life event Recommended by Jens List member Banitag@aol.com “Talia specializes in wedding, engagement, newborn and family shots. She is beyond talented, easy to work with and her prices are very reasonable. Talia is deaf but uses her other senses to see sometimes what we miss and her photographs show that. She is easy to communicate with. She reads lips and speaks well. Call 818-357-7687 or email taliajphotography@gmail.com.”
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Your Jr. Chef can make powerfully flavorful tapenade You can buy it in a jar, but why not customize it to your taste? Sometimes called olive salad, its deep, rich, slightly pungent flavor is made of olives blended/crushed/finely chopped into a paste (from chunky to smooth) with other ingredients, usually including (different combinations of) capers, anchovies, (roasted) garlic, parsley, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, basil, thyme, mustard, lemon juice, oil, pepper. http://www.chow.com/recipes/21781-tapenade http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/tapenade-recipe/index.html Anchovy-less: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Kalamata-Olive-Tapenade/ Some ways to use tapenade include as a dip, with crackers/crusty bread, with beef/lamb/meaty fish, added to oil/vinegar for salad dressing, a spoonful as a bed for tender-crisp vegetables, spread on a panini, as a baked potato topper, as a pasta sauce element, creamed into a compound butter, stuffing mushrooms, in an omelet. On a Black Jack Cheeseburger. http://www.chow.com/recipes/21780-black-jack-burger On a muffuletta sandwich, a New Orleans tradition. http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Recipes/Sandwiches-243/Muffuletta-or-Muffaletta-1015.aspx
Internet hit dies, speaks from ‘Clouds’ http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2013/05/25/exp-clouds-zach-sobiech.cnn.html
Brand New Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Now Open in Calabasas Calabasas residents for 18 years just opened a Fantastic Sams. They are a full service salon that offers Adult and Kids Cuts, Blow Drys, Color, Highlights, Lowlights, Up-do’s, Waxing, Threading. etc. All of the stylists are friendly and very experienced and most have been working around the Calabasas area for years. As a Jen’s List member, they are offering a 20% discount on all services. Prices are very reasonable. They charge $17.95 for Adult Cuts and Blow Drys start at $25.95. Go by and give them a try. 26500 Agoura Rd. Suite 100 in Calabasas (818)880-9300 www.fantasticsamscalabasas.com
Need some kid-free time to run errands, make it to that doctor’s appointment or have lunch with a friend? Every Wednesday from 12pm-2pm Drop the little ones off for Books and Cookies’ weekly lunch play date with UrbanSitter! Kids will play games, read stories, make crafts and eat lunch together all under the watchful eyes of background checked sitters from Urbansitter.com. SPACE IS LIMITED! Save on your booking by emailing info@booksandcookiesla.com or calling 424-238-5299 at least 48 hours in advance! $30 at the door. |
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