Aquatic Safety Instruction, LLC! Founded in 1978, ASI is one of the founding Water Safety Instructional schools in the So Ca? Students learn to swim but more important they learn how to keep from drowning. Every student learns at their own pace. They do not believe in a crash course. They will however tell you that swimming is like tennis and golf. Swimming is a choice sport. Surviving a G-d Forbid is a learned skill. ASI is confident that the program will provide students with the tools necessary to save lives, Providers for the ARC, all teaching staff to hold either a BA degree within the industry or be a credentialed educator. www.aquaticsafetyinstruction.org
Today in History Swim a Lap Day Celebration of the Senses Day International Fairy Day National Handshake Day http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=69 www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack can help! Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? By working together you learn how to dress for your personal body type and lifestyle. You will learn how to wear pieces in multiple ways to make the most of your wardrobe. Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
Summer Kick-off with Free Menchies It is summer time in the West Valley! What could be better than FROYO? Free FROYO!! With today’s deal, enjoy FREE FROZEN YOGURT at Menchies in Woodland Hills courtesy of Great American Deals ~ The West Valley. Click below to sign up now for Great American Deals, a hyper local daily deal site, and redeem your FREE FROYO today! Contact Marla for any questions at mpizzia@greatamericandeals.com www.greatamericandeals.com/thewestvalley/home
Rover.com has partnered with Amazon.com to offer an amazing summer promotion for all you dog owners: $25 for $60 or $50 for $100 to spend on overnight dog-sitting: https://local.amazon.com/los-angeles/B00D7F8TY4. www.Rover.com helps you find a real home for your dog to stay while you travel. Founded on the belief that dogs deserve to stay in safe, loving homes while their owners travel, Rover.com is the largest dog care community in the country, with over 150,000 dog lovers nationwide. Rover hand selects and approves all dog sitters, provides comprehensive pet coverage, 24/7 customer support, 24/7 access to a veterinarian, and free concierge service. Prices vary depending on your location, but are considerably lower than kennels and range from $15 to $40/night.
Fresh Brothers Santa Monica Fundraiser for a local Preschool teacher affected by the SMC shootings This Wednesday, June 26th from 11am- 9pm Two weeks ago Santa Monica suffered a horrible tragedy with the shootings at and around Santa Monica College. Ramona Franco, a Santa Monica preschool teacher, lost both her husband and daughter in these senseless shootings. Fresh Brothers Santa Monica will donate 20% of orders affiliated with this event on Wednesday, June 26th directly to the Franco Family. Please come out and support this Santa Monica family in their time of healing. 1447 Lincoln Blvd., (next to Starbucks, at Broadway), Santa Monica,90401 (310) 656-6888
Go Taco Catering You Bring The Guest & They Take Care of the Rest Want something delicious & different for your next event or party! Your guests will not miss you event when they know you are having an authentic Taco Bar. Enjoy your party and leave the cooking to Go Taco Catering! From Birthdays, Showers, Weddings, Graduations, school fundraiser & all special Occasions. Call Emilia Mendoza at 818-324-1166 or email mendozatime@hotmail.com to book your next party. She is TERRIFIC to work with and her presentation is wonderful! Visit Go Taco on facebook. Jen’s List Summer Special: 25-35 people – $280 45-55 people – $380 65-75 people – $480 85-95 people – $580
Ladybug Music: FUN & FREE family music classes this June Voted LA’s Most Awesome Music Class! Ladybug Music offers mixed age (infant – 4 years) classes & original CDs that introduce you and your child to a wide range of music from Brazilian Beats to Mountain Lullabies. In this warm, playful environment they explore & learn: -Pitch -Tempo -Melody -Rhythm through singing, instruments, dance and more! Studio City, Santa Monica, Hollywood & Westlake Village
Babysitter, Nanny, Housekeeper Leads http://jenslist.com/2013/06/23/los-angeles-nanny-leads-babysitter-and-housekeeper-list-june-6-21/
2 tickets for sale to see JOSH GROBAN at the Hollywood Bowl with Fireworks July 4th at 7:30 pm Section G2, Row 5, seats 2 & 4. $59 per ticket. Email mysittee@yahoo.com.
From Cookus Interruptus – Starting on Baby Food Amusing video and the How, What, When and Homemade vs. Commercial baby foods. http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/starting-baby-on-food-4136-108.html
Personalized family keepsake. Adam Fish abstract artist puts a new twist on family portraits. He will paint an amazing abstract art piece in any size that reflects your family. From the colors you chose to the writings it will express, Adam will make an heirloom that will be a focal point in your home for years and beyond. www.adamfishabstractartplus.com
Pasta shapes are fun! Life is an adventure to be experienced through the senses. Give your family a visual and textural eating experience by serving different shapes of pasta. Try cavatappi (twisted and hollow), rotelle (wagon wheels), bucatini (hollow thicker spaghetti, aka perciatelli), torchietti (large, short twists) and cavaturi (chewier than most pasta so you serve less). Shop at your regular market or Italian deli/markets or online. http://www.agferrari.com/category/Pasta
Showboat Youtheatre Children’s Workshop – 2 week session July 1st-12th Founded in 1975, Showboat Youtheatre has been recognized ad “The best Children’s Theatre experience in the Greater L.A. area.” Come for a wonderful 2 week workshop as they present “Little Orphan Annie” – Singing, dancing, acting and team building. Camp takes place at Adat Ari El in Valley Village from 9:30am-3pm. Performs July 10th & 11th. Carpool available from Calabasas. Kids of all ages and experience welcome! Questions? Call (818) 222-7239 or visit www.showboatyoutheatre.com.
Annie presented by Kismet Kids – Affordable, local live theatre for kids, by kids June 29th & 30th at 11am and 3pm Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Little orphan ANNIE charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. The sun really will come out tomorrow! Adults $10; children 3-12 and seniors $8. Tickets available at the door. Kismet Kids Musical Theatre at Egremont School 19850 Devonshire Street (enter on Oakdale) in Chatsworth, 91311 818-231-4444
10 (ok, 9) things you really don’t need for Baby http://www.scarymommy.com/10-things-you-really-dont-need-for-baby/
Brilliant Numbers is hiring Accountants for Nonprofits: Part time, home-based (with client visits) Open Houses: June 28th & 29th from 10am-12:30pm, near downtown LA Do you want challenging work, yet need flexibility? Brilliant Numbers provides bookkeeping/accounting services to small businesses with $200K-$5M annual revenue. They are expanding to serve nonprofits of similar size and are hiring 3-4 part-time, home-based accountants with nonprofit experience. They welcome applicants with 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, with a 4 year degree (any field), who live within 20 miles of downtown LA. www.brilliantnumbers.com/employment.php
Indulge in your sweet tooth and give back at the same time with candy retailer IT’SUGAR Beginning in July, a charitable lollipop will launch in partnership up with the Lollipop Theater Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hospitalized children magical moments through the movies and music they love. These retro-styled lollipops are branded with the Lollipop Theater Network logo and will be sold at the cash wrap for $1 each at all IT’SUGAR locations throughout the U.S. Proceeds will help the Lollipop Theater Network expand its in-hospital programming to benefit parents and children who need it the most.
kidecals.com “Delightfully versatile >> Crazy durable.” Labels and decals for personalization, identification, phone numbers, laundry ID, water bottles, more. Customization invited (think birthday party). Free shipping. Stickers and decals for your computer keyboard.
NEW Heartfelt Community(TM) of Women Monday, July 1st at 6:15pm Come make meaningful connections, engage in low key networking, and get the personal and professional support you most want. There will be thought provoking topics for discussion, fun, laughter, support, and resource sharing for all. Be a part of one of the most innovative communities yet! Founded and facilitated by, Shirley Oya, Life Coach. Click http://tinyurl.com/SFV-HeartfeltWomen or email shirley@shirleyoya.com to be approved to join and get further details.
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The Help Group Presents a Free Concert for Individuals with Autism and Their Families The Help Group & Music for Autism present “Broadway Our Way” featuring Scott Harlan, Julie Garnye and Dianne Fraser on Sunday, July 14 at 1pm at The Help Group Autism Center at 13164 Burbank Blvd in Sherman Oaks. The one-hour performance, which is for children of all ages, will feature “concert time” when audience members are free to respond to music as active audience members; “conducting time”; and “percussion time” when participants are asked to play along on percussion instruments provided. Music for Autism concerts are free for those individuals with autism and their family members, but RSVPs are essential. Go to “Concert Calendar” at www.musicforautism.org or call 877-863-7473 x1.
Your Jr. Chef can make homemade yogurt cream cheese/Greek yogurt Really, give this a try. Equipment: bowl, sieve, cloth. Ingredient: whole full-fat organic yogurt. Many suggestions of how to flavor it and what to do with it. Parental supervision. http://www.mummyicancook.com/2011/01/homemade-cream-cheese.html
Taster Tots L.A. Kid-Friendly. Adult Fare. Finding the best family-friendly restaurants.
NEW Dodgeball League for ages 16+ Games Start Friday, July 12th League fee is $230 for 5 weeks plus playoffs and team shirts. Teams consist of 6-8 players. Registration is by team only. All registrations and fees must be paid by Friday, July 5th. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7pm at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center. Call 818-597-7361 with questions. Go to www.quickscores.com/agourahills to download the registration packet.
9 Ways to Make Sure Our National Parks Are Still Here for Our Kidshttp://www.babble.com/babble-cares/9-ways
Work, Connect and Grow your Business At OfficeSlice OfficeSlice is the new flexible workspace designed for women entrepreneurs. They offer flexible workspace, private office, conference room & more. They are the only coworking space for women entrepreneurs in L.A.! Come on Tuesday July 9th from 8-9:30am, OfficeSlice Girlfriends Networking sponsored by BizDriveBiz. Bring plenty of business cards, your one minute commercial and get ready to meet other awesome women and make new connections! Please register, limited space.
Do you have a crock pot? Make ‘baked potatoes’ After washing russets, poke with fork, wrap in foil (optional), cook on low for 7-8 hrs. The result is creamy and ready for toppings. http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2013/01/crockpot-baked-potatoes.html
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When was the last time you had a family portrait taken? Jeannette Katzir Photography in Woodland Hills is just the person to capture that special moment What’s more beautiful than a expectant mothers bulging belly, or a newborn’s tiny feet, or a child’s first smile or a toddler’s wobbly first steps? All are memories worthy of being kept. Jeannette Katzir is a lose free-form photographer who will help you capture moments that would have been lost forever. Call 818-645-6326 to book an appointment.
Alcoholic popsicles If you’re so inclined, what a summer treat! Pink Champagne, Peach Digestif (Grand Marnier), Tropical Twist (dark rum), Cold Cosmo (Cointreau), Nut and Berry Dreamsicle (Frangelico).
It is time for Siany to say good-bye to The Commons in Calabasas after an AMAZING 15 years THE SALE: Tuesday – Thursday: 6/25 – 6/27 – 40% OFF Wed – Friday: 6/28 – 6/30 – 50% OFF Discount is off THE ENTIRE STORE at both Siany locations, 4751 Commons Way, Calabasas & 968 Westlake Blvd Westlake Village. Stores open 10am each day. THE SALE continues at the Calabasas Store ONLY Sat – Monday 7/1 – 7/3 60% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE. During The Sale NO Siany $ or gift cards can be used, no gift wrapping.
How to treat your kids’ fever at homehttp://www.todaysparent.com/health/cold-flu/how-to-treat-your-kids-fever-at-home
LA Moving Company Having Summer Sale Melrose Moving is currently having a summer sale for Jen’s List Members! Mention Jen’s List go get $25 off regular rates! Melrose Moving is a residential and commercial moving company. We are licensed and insured, and have an A with the BBB. Whether you need help packing or moving, give us a call today at 800.431.3920 to get our low rates!
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Happy Birthday SUPERMAN! June 30th YOU ARE INVITED to SUPERMAN’s super awesome fantastic birthday celebration! Decorate your own hero mask, star in your own comic strip, and meet the man of steel himself – Superman will be making an appearance before he takes off to save the world! Come dressed as your favorite superhero and receive $1 off admission! This Sunday drop-in program runs from 2-4pm 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, CA 90048. |
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