The Nest at Adat Ari El ECC The Nest is the newest and most exciting program to come out of the award-winning Adat Ari El Early Childhood Center in years. The Nest is a full-time Infant/Toddler Care program for children ages of 6 weeks- 2 yrs old. It’s the first of its kind to offer high-quality Infant and Toddler care within a Jewish community. Supported by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, The Nest will love and nurture your child while providing a carefully designed environment for your child to grow and develop. With warm and nurturing educated teachers, low ratio of children to caregivers, and our secure facility, it is our hope that you and your child will feel “at home” in The Nest. Contact bstrauss@adatariel.org or 818-766-6379.
Today in History Beautician’s Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history Forgiveness Day The Saint Lawrence Seaway is opened. (1959) http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=71
Learning to Swim and being Watersafe is a MUST, SIGN UP TODAY One of the most progressive learn to swim programs in the country, teaching thousands of children that swimming is a gift for life! Summer is here and it time to make learning to swim a priority for the whole family. Come for your FREE evaluation lesson today! You can also watch Lenny and some of the LKSA kiddos in action featured on the hallmark channel: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/homeandfamily. Mention this listing and receive 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per family, new students only. Westside JCC 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90036 323-525-0323 West Hills Location 22622 Vanowen St. in West Hills, 91307 818-464-3315
For Your Home Purchase or Refinance, use Richard to get the Service and Rates you are Looking for For your purchase or refinance, taking advantage of these incredible low rates, you need to call Richard Shuben of The Shuben Group. In most cases your loan will COST YOU NOTHING and he will make a donation to the school or charity of your choice when escrow closes! Richard has been a mortgage broker as well as an attorney for 18 years. He can do loans anywhere in California. When experience and integrity matter, you can rely on Richard. Call (818)883-9473 to find out how much you’ll save!
Are you ready to look AND feel your best? If so, Mark at Method165 is the trainer for you! Mark is a NASM and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. With 10 years of personal training experience as well as being a member of the US Armed Forces for over 24 years, Mark has lived an active life style and has the knowledge and experience to help you get to where you need to go. Call 818.274.6275 or email mark@method165.com for your free 1st session! “When I first began working with Mark, I was recovering from shoulder surgery. My shoulder is now in FANSTASTIC shape. I have lost weight and toned up in other areas as well. I feel great! Working out has become enjoyable and productive.” – Jenny (Longtime Jen’s List member)
Wonderful New Book We Can ALL Relate to Written by a High School Friend! The author grew up in L.A. & her main character did too, so you’ll recognize places in the book, like Chin Chin and Fred Segal! Grace May is excited about turning 40 in a few months. She can’t wait to rediscover the intelligent & interesting woman deeply buried under the layers of mother and wife. But when Grace loses her job and gets unexpected news from her husband and her best friend, life suddenly gets complicated. But by her 40th birthday party, Grace realizes who/what matter most. ON GRACE will resonate with women who own at least one pair of Spanx: fidelity, friendship, and finding oneself at 40.
Attention Everyone Who Runs Camps, Classes, and Other Fun Summer Activities Jen’s List is running a free special Summer Edition early next week to feature them for Jen’s List members who have kids that are starting to go stir crazy. Just email us and we’ll add it to the special edition, and to the fun family places / activities calendar at http://jenslist.burstible.com. Thanks!
Free 3 day leadership program for 8th-9th grade students July 23rd-25th at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Email Alissa Whiteley for application at awhiteley@reaganfoundation.org.
Loads of Lollipops have landed in Sherman Oaks Now-June 30th Sweet treats = sweet prizes this week! Loads of lollipops have landed at Tough Cookies Children’s Boutique! Each sweet has an extra treat for you – from FREE clothes, to discounts on your purchases! Come see all the fun summer fashions and get a treat too as they celebrate their 6th year in Sherman Oaks! 13638 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 91423 818.990.0972
How Being A Parent Is Like Being A Superhero http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/19/how-being-a-parent-is-like-being-a-superhero_n_3461095.html
Did you know there’s a Summer Camp at the LA Zoo? http://jenslist.burstible.com/kids-activities/los-angeles/everyday-fun/35357
If you have a child interested in the performing arts, Dance Camp at Center Stage is the perfect program. By limiting their camps to 12 students, they provide a nurturing environment for your “star” with lots of individual attention. The children study ballet, jazz and hip hop with singing and acting. All of this culminates at the end of the week in an informal presentation at the dance studio for family & friends. All levels of dance experience are welcome for ages 7-11 years. Register now!
Grease Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl July 13th at 7:30pm(Pre-show), 8:30pm – Film Now a Bowl tradition, the Grease Sing-A-Long returns with fun-filled pre-show festivities and the much-loved movie on the Bowl’s giant screen. Special added attraction this year: SHA NA NA (who played Johnny Casino and the Gamblers in the movie) will perform live before the sing-a-long. Grease is the word! Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic Didi Conn (“Frenchy”), host Sha Na Na Presented by LA Phil. For tickets and information, visit www.HollywoodBowl.com.
Kids Club Adventure Day Camp Now-September 6th, Monday through Friday from 7am-6:30pm Day Camp options for ages 3-13, with daily swimming at the Calabasas Swim and Tennis Center, trip options, beach and bowling days, pony rides, sports, music and dance, special events and theme weeks. Kids Club has been serving your community for over 23 years with the most fun, affordable, and flexible camp program in the area. Call 818-591-CLUB for a tour.
Help Brent’s Deli take top honors in the 2013 LA Daily News Readers Choice Awards http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/Brents Deli
Rick’s unique experience as a studio musician/performer/teacher/music curriculum developer for the L.A.C.O.E At Risk Youth Program/Help Group Youth Counselor/Adviser, (and cool dad) are just a few reasons why he’s considered by many to be “L.A.’s Best Guitar Teacher”. Beginner or pro-this free intro is a great opportunity to meet him and find out for yourself the may ways he can help you or your child. References and testimonials available. Email Rick@RickArmand.com or call (818) 631-1706.
Finally – An Informative Newsletter Just For Savvy Vital Seniors It’s a FREE weekly e-mail newsletter sent to those over age 60 in the greater SFV area. As appealing, fun, and informative as it is educational, it contains many interesting and undiscovered resources for that age group ranging from health and nutritional tips, restaurants that give senior discounts, senior exercise information, products and services, and so much more. It even includes places to take the grandkids as well as any scams targeting seniors. Join by going on their website and signing up.
Stage Right Productions La “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” July 22nd-August 3rd Want professional Musical Theater training for your child this summer? Only two spots left for Stage Right Productions La Two Week Intensive with Broadway veteran Arminae Reames and Broadway musical director Kevin Roland! “My daughter loved her experience with Arminae! She talks about it all the time!”(RS-Stage Right mom and makeup artist and stylist for ABC Television) For more information, contact Stagerightproductionsla@gmail.com.
Your Jr. Chef can make Fruity Baked Oatmeal After placing a single layer of sliced ripe bananas on a buttered square 8″ baking dish, sprinkle berries, cover with mixture of rolled oats/toasted walnuts/cinnamon, pour on maple syrup/milk/egg/melted butter/vanilla. Bake, cool some, drizzle with 1 T melted butter, serve. All kinds of berries are good here, even frozen options. Nuts can be increased or omitted. Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/22622-heidi-swanson-s-baked-oatmeal
Free dental services for veterans of WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars http://www.thisisosum.org/index.html
Movie Night at CSUN – Free Talledega Nights Thursday at 7:30pm
Openings in Transitional Kindergarten & 2nd Grade The most affordable private Christian school in the Valley has a few seats open for our fantastic TK program (students with 5th birthdates between Sept 16th & December 31st) as well as for students entering the 2nd grade. Office Hours during the summer are 9am-1pm. Email admissions@laurelhall.com for a tour and information. Currently running a comprehensive Summer Camp program open to the public for students entering 1st-8th grades.
Modern Art Memory Game The MODERN ART MEMORY GAME features classic modern art from the world’s most renowned artists. A great introduction to art history for the whole family, this memory game comes complete with a foldout booklet identifying the artist, the name of the painting, and the year it was created. Older kids and adults can play a more advanced version of this classic game by earning additional points for remembering the specific facts behind each piece of artwork. Artists like Andy Warhol, Edvard Munch, Stuart Davis, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Kurt Schwitters, Vincent van Gogh, Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, and many others are featured here among 36 different artists in total. http://ammobooks.com/products/modern-art-memory-game
My Comfy Critters Huggable Hooded Blankets http://www.mycomfycritters.com
Laney’s Closet After the economy took a drastic downturn, the self-professed shop-a-holic, wanted to provide a way for women to enjoy a guilt free way of shopping by way of swapping! Located in Agoura Hills, the upscale “Swapinista” boutique filled with designer pieces, allows its members unlimited access to refreshing their wardrobes with high end clothing. The exclusive ‘by appointment only’ club allows members unlimited swapping access for a moderate monthly fee to swap their like-new or never-before-worn high end fashion for brands like 7 for all Mankind, Chloe, Coach, Cole Haan, Ella Moss, Hale Bob, Hudson, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors and more.
Charity Golf Tournament looking for donations (big & small) for the Silent Auction and Raffle Monday, November 4th (all day) Come for a day of golf, food, and fun! Entry is $185 a golfer or sponsor a team or hole! If you don’t golf, you could volunteer. All proceeds to benefit St Jude Childrens Research Hospital & Susan G Kome 3 Day for a Cure. http://lufranocharitygolf.com/15723.html
9 Fertility Dos and Don’ts http://www.parents.com/getting-pregnant/fertility/boost/fertility-dos-donts/?socsrc=pmmtw
Amazing Sports n’ More Summer Camp for kids 5-13 yrs old
Confessions of a Preschool Admissions Coach
On baby-naming, from a New Jersey mom http://www.scarymommy.com/baby-name-donts/
Katie B. Photography is offering half price beach sessions through July 17th Katie B. captures wide-eyed toddlers, playful siblings and doting parents (and grandparents) in both posed and candid shots. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate summer, get your holiday card photos done early, update your kiddies’ headshot and document family! 310-344-1982.
Run a 10-K to Feed People Going Hungry Run a 10-K (6.2 miles) with Women’s Health and you’ll instantly provide 10 meals for those going hungry in your local and surrounding neighborhoods. The money from your registration and fundraising efforts will go to those in the metropolitan areas nearest to you. Bonus: All participants will get a limited-edition FEED bag! http://www.run10feed10.com/home/#!/eown
Mathletes Team for children who love math and want to be challenged and enriched mathematically There will be summer opportunities as well as classes during the school year. There may be elementary and middle school age classes. Located in Encino. Contact 818-344-7838 or Doc@Perpend.org for more information. http://www.kidsla.org/enrichment/mathletes.html
Mommie Matters™ ..What Matters to Moms A series of short webisodes devoted to exploring the feelings, fears, frustrations and solutions to the ultimate joy of being a new mother. Picture six to eight new mothers and their babies (ranging in age from a few weeks to eight months old) in a relaxed atmosphere discussing all the issues and questions that confront women during this age-old, life changing event. The hosts of these webisodes are Corky Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC and Wendy Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC. http://www.pumpstation.com/pumpstation/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3625
Into making your own ice cream? Check out this Browned Butter Pecan Ice Cream with rich, creamy, deeply nutty flavor better than classic butter pecan. Uses a non-custard base. Comment says “awesome… takes one of my favorite ice cream flavors over the top.” Decision: sugar cone or bowl with big spoon… http://food52.com/recipes/22401-browned-butter-pecan-ice-cream
Falling toilet seats: Rare but growing risk for boys http://news.yahoo.com/falling-toilet-seats-rare-growing-risk-boys-202638974.html |
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