LA Preschool Fair Sunday, November 3rd from 1:30pm-4:30pm Preschool Shopping? Don’t miss this once-a-year Free Event! Meet & Greet 40+ Preschool Directors in 1 place on 1 day! Come for this FREE EVENT and learn all about Preschool philosophies, programming, open houses and admissions. RSVP for Free, Parking Access and view Participating Preschools at www.parentseducationleague.org. Held at Wilshire Boulevard Temple – Irmas Campus at Olympic & Barrington. Sponsored by ScholarShare. Children are Welcome.
Today in History Plush Animal Lover’s Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history France presented the U.S. with the statue of Liberty. (1886) The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is completed. (1965) http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=203
Club Momme’s Family Fall Fest Powered by Honda at Bel Air Bay Club Sunday, November 3rd Experience the newest and best baby, kids and parenting products from brands like Britax, BOB, Lansinoh, Need Brands, Favored By and BabyLeague and enjoy panels featuring Tia & Tamera Mowry, Ali Landry, Rosie Pope, Jenni Pulos, Kimberly Van Der Beek, Dean McDermott and more. There will be an activity zone featuring local family resources, a dance party area, a wellness zone with cooking demonstrations, and a pamper zone with various treatments. All attendees will have the opportunity to socialize, enjoy refreshments and connect with participating brands as well as leave with a gift bag. http://clubmommefamilyfest.com/
Jake just turned 11 & is healthy, but we can’t FORGET that Cystic Fibrosis is not a disease that improves with age It’s a progressive disease that parents take day to day, week to week, month to month. Jake’s at risk for lung disease, diabetes & more. The median age for survival is 38 years old, we must find a cure for this horrific disease is found. Cystic fibrosis is a devastating genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Advances continue to be made in finding a cure, but your help is needed now to help keep up the momentum of this life-saving research. To learn more about CF & the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. http://www.cff.org/LWC/dsp_donationPage.cfm?idEvent=25961&idUser=676876
Deadtime Stories Creepy and funny, the new nickelodeon series is based on the popular kids book series Deadtime Stories and stars Jennifer Stone. Created by the Hillenbrand brothers and Cascone sisters and launching this October. Follow on twitter at www.twitter.com/deadtimestories.
Nov 22nd-29th Spend Thanksgiving at the amazing Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Villas North. Enjoy a one bedroom ocean view villa w/full kitchen, washer/dryer and separate living room at a top of line resort. Super family friendly and all the amenities of home and hotel if you want them! $1,500 for a full week (that’s $215 per night for the whole family!). Villa comfortably sleeps 4. Email Merav at kmg91423@gmail.com if you are interested. http://www.starwoodvacationnetwork.com/the-westin-kaanapali-ocean-resort-villas-north/
Has an Email Pushed Your Buttons? Find out what to do and what neuroscience has to do with it. http://lifecoachfor30somethings.com/30s-more-blog/
Shop Los Encinos School’s 2nd Annual HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE with over 35 vendors Saturday, November 2nd from 9am-3pm With over 35 vendors selling unique jewelry, children and women’s clothing, home goods and more, you will be sure to find the perfect gifts for family, friends and teachers. There will be food trucks and activities for children to help make your shopping easier. Wholesale pricing on many items with 20% of proceeds donated to Los Encinos School. 17100 Ventura Boulevard in Encino
The Cost of Active Ingredients in Popular Prescriptions, Revealed http://www.medtipster.com/blog/?p=301
Drum Sense Drum Lessons: The Quick & Fun Way to Learn to Play Drums for Any Age Here is what people are saying about Drum Sense instructor Kelly King: Nate Morton(drummer for NBC.s The Voice) “Kelly is an outstanding instructor with creative and inspiring teaching methods.” Pam Jensen (Career woman and mother of two) “Kelly has made learning drums so much fun for all of us. As a parent learning with my children, he is able to relate to each of us and make it a blast!” Kelly can travel to your home. Individual and group rates. Start having fun playing drums today!
Discount Baby, Maternity, and Nursing Sample Sale November 3rd from 9:30am-4:30pm Yearly tax-free sample sale to make room for next seasons items! There will be a whole collection of breastfeeding tops, tunics, nightgowns, dresses, sweaters, maternity and post-maternity pants. Also other brand name nursing bras, delivery gowns, nursing scarves, diaper bags, baby carriers, hair accessories and other brand name items! CASH ONLY! If you have questions, call Sandra at 818-486-2285. 17148 Killion St. in Encino, 91316
Graphic Design Services Are you looking to design a unique printed piece for the holidays? Maybe a brochure for your business, a holiday card, an annual report, or even a product catalog.Sandra Luban has over 10 years experience designing for some of Los Angeles’ top advertising agencies and corporate businesses. http://www.creativehotlist.com/s-luban
13th Annual Authentic Swing Charity Golf Classic Monday, November 4th https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/Donation2
Models Needed for SilcSkin Photo Shoot (Two-Part Shoot for Before and After Photos) Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Camille della Santina is the innovative owner of SilcSkin – silicone pads that remove wrinkles while you sleep. SilcSkin is looking for 5 models that want to prevent and correct cleavage, brow, crow’s feet, and, mouth wrinkles! Models will be compensated for the two-part shoot in Sherman Oaks. Only partial photos will be taken (see www.silcskin.com/before-and-after for examples). Send photos for consideration to Arlene at arlenemich13@gmail.com.
Kids Parties are fun with Sparkles Balloon Animals and Face Painting are always a hit. “Sparkles the Clown” really keeps the kids entertained. Call (818) 994-1441. http://sparklespartyclown.com/
Open House at Lycee International de Los Angeles (LILA) Saturday, Nov. 9th from 10am-12pm LILA is an international PS-12th school committed to academic excellence in a nurturing and intimate environment. Students are challenged through the rigorous and well-balanced bilingual curricula of the French and International Baccalaureate institutions. LILA students study and live in a world community every day. 5 campuses: LA, Pasadena, W. Valley, Orange County, Burbank (secondary). RSVP to admissions@lilaschool.com or 626-695-5159. Los Feliz Campus 4155 Russell Ave. in L.A.
2 Days of Shopping – All below retails prices Tues. & Wed., Oct. 29th & 30th from 11am-2pm KEIKICO – Luxurious throws, BRAND NEW pillows, travel sets, robes and wraps and SCARVES. MARC ALLISON JEANS – Skinnys, Straight Leg, Bells all in fabulous colors and washes for fall. MEANT 2 BE – Come get amazing long sleeve tees for the girls, fuzzy jammies and more. FASHIONS BY JAMIE – Great tanks, tees, skirts and dresses for tweens, teens and moms at unbelievable prices. Email samgandara2011@yahoo.com for more info. Or by appt. at the home of Samantha Gandara 19701 Wells Dr., Woodland Hills, 91364
Your Jr. Chef can make Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce Intense chocolate sauce… imagine the dessert possibilities. After simmering cream/milk/water/unsweetened cocoa powder/corn syrup/salt, take off heat and stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate/butter/vanilla extract. Serve warm (can reheat in microwave for 1 min). Makes 2 cups. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/11303-bittersweet-chocolate-sauce
Smarter Dating After 50: A FREE Seminar for Women to Navigate the Dating World with Savvy & Confidence Saturday, November 9th from 9:30am–=12:30 =pm Limited to 12 attendees – Join a group of like-minded women for a morning of socializing and learning. You will explore such topics as: * The 5 MUSTS YOU CAN DO to Choose the Right Partner * Are You Giving Too Much, Requiring Too Little * What Skinned Knees have to do with Intimacy and Independence * The Real Deal on Online Dating * Reading His Communication… and more! RSVP to drsue@suemandelphd.com Ask about the GROUPS: 50+ Thriving In Today’s Dating World. (818) 905-8568
Donor egg pregnancies on the rise, US study finds http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_DONOR_EGGS
Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Hockey Gifts that can be Personalized Hockey graphics look hand-painted and are custom printed onto a large variety of useful items. IPad cases, drinking glasses, pajamas, shower curtains, water bottles, throw blankets, ornaments and more. http://www.totsofun.com/totsofun_hockey_gifts.htm
CSU Channel Islands invites K-8 students and their families to attend the 5th Annual Science Carnival November 2nd from 5-8pm on at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Oxnard The Science Carnival is a spooky science/ Halloween themed event that is designed to give kids a hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Over 70 science activities and demonstrations are available for kids to experiment with. The event and parking are free. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. For more information, visit http://www.csuci.edu/sciencecarnival/. Volunteers from the public are also welcomed.
Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results
ISEE Full-Length Practice Exams in Group Setting Sunday, November 3rd from 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 1-4pm Sunday, November 10th from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm
Training, Mediterranean Diet Cuts Health Risks in Obese Individuals http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/
5th Annual Unique Holiday Boutique You won’t want to miss out on this multi-vendor, handcrafted and more event. Great finds for the entire family and everyone on your holiday shopping list. November 2nd from 10am-4pm 1056 Triunfo Canyon Road in Westlake Village
Teaching Kids about Distractions http://jillkuzma.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/teaching-kids-about-distractions/
Everything you ever wanted to know about the RAINBOW LOOM “It was like the kids couldn’t live without it. It was just getting to the point where it was really crazy.” Park Slope (Brooklyn) School Bans Popular Rainbow Loom http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20131023/park-slope/park-slope-school-bans-popular-rainbow-loom NYTimes article about the person who made it (Aug. 2013) The founder’s daughters created a Youtube channel with tutorials. http://www.youtube.com/user/TwistzBandz Tutorial by a kid: How to make a Rainbow Loom STARBUST Bracelet (3,644,653 views) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI7AkI5dJzo
Color contact lenses for Halloween may carry blindness risk
Castlebay Lane Charter School Holiday Boutique and Family Fun Day November 2nd from 1-4pm As you may know, Castlebay Lane must rely on fundraisers such as this in order to provide such essentials as a full-time librarian, computers and a computer specialist, science, art, music and even physical education, and to ensure our children can access all of the key ingredients in their academic education. They are offering booths for only $50. If you are interested, contact Breanne Jones breannejones17@gmail.com. |
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