Thursday May 1 2014









Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology TK-5th Grade Private School – NOW ENROLLING


This small school provides a nurturing developmentally appropriate classroom that delivers individualized attention and curriculum for each of the students. They are currently accepting applications and giving tours for the few spots we have left in Tk-5th grades for the 2014-2015 school year. Class size is 12 to 1, individual attention, one to one iPad program, and they design students’ learning program based on their skill level, social/emotional and academic needs.


www.prestiqueacademy.com


 


 


Today in History


Date Your Mate Month


Foster Care Month


National Barbecue Month


National Bike Month


National Blood Pressure Month


National Hamburger Month


National Photograph Month


National Recommitment Month


National Salad Month


Older Americans Month


May Day


Loyalty Day


Mother Goose Day


Save the Rhino Day


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


England releases the first 1st adhesive postage stamp(1840)


The first wagon train leaves Independence, Mo for California (1841)


“Buffalo Bill” Cody’s first Wild West Show (1883)


The Empire State Building was dedicated. (1931)


Cereal food “Cheerios” hits store shelves. (1941)


Slugger Mickey Mantle hits his first home run (1951)


Mr. Potato Head is introduced. (1952)


 


 


MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®


June 28th-29th for 3 performances in Thousand Oaks


GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards are proudly bringing the international hit show Menopause The Musical® to the Fred Kavli Theatre. Tickets are currently on sale, and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Group discounts for 10+ are also available by calling 888-686-8587 x2. The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.


www.MenopauseTheMusical.com


 


 


How are attitudes doing a disservice to our kids?


http://amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com/how-are-attitudes-doing-a-disservice-to-our-kids/


 


 


Autism Movement Therapy® Now Offered at 3 Locations


Starting at 10am for ages 5 and up:
Starmakers Performing Arts Academy


6729 Variel Ave. in Canoga Park
Starting at 4pm, Wednesday, May 7th a 6 week session for teens and young adults:
A+ Educational Center


7227 Owensmouth Ave. in Canoga Park. (Class may move to a different location after first 2 classes.)
Classes going on at 10am Fridays for ages 3 and up:
Miss Melodee Studios


18729 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana
Contact Elizabeth at 818-704-0930 or email ewizabephamtp@gmail.com for info.


 


 


Fun and Informative Saturday Morning Parent and Me Classes in Valley Village


9:30-11am


Bring your toddler (with a steady walk) to Oakdale School for Parent and Me. Your child will play and explore in a yard set with developmentally appropriate and sensory-rich activities, all guided by Oakdale School teachers. While the children play, parents sit and chat about their toddler, share experiences, and get support and advice from an early childhood specialist. There’s coffee for you, as well as snack, songs and puppets. It’s an easy-going, nurturing experience for all! Email lulusmama@gmail.com.


 


 


The Help Group Presents a Free Concert for Individuals with Autism and Their Families


The Help Group & Music for Autism present Cassandra Kubinski, a multi-talented theatrical pop songwriter and vocalist, on Sunday, May 18 at 2pm 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. Please go to “Concert Calendar” at www.musicforautism.org or call 877-863-7473 x1. 


 


 


Broadway Youth Academy(Ages 9-15): Grease


June 16th-July 19th, Mondays – Thursday from 10am-3pm at Bethel Lutheran in Encino


Performance Dates: July 18th and 19th


For more information and registration, call 818-321-7170.


 


 


Drop Stop Car Seat-Crack Wedge Bundle – BEST INVENTION EVER!


If you don’t have one – I HIGHLY suggest getting one for your car! You will thank me! Saves spare change, sunglasses, and spare keys from tumbling into car crevices. Durable neoprene squishes into any size gap between seats and center consoles, and seat-belt bases slip through a precut hole for easy access. Also included is a compact LED credit-card light for locating dropped keys, and a slide-free pad, which holds cell phones in place during competitive parallel-parking contests.


https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-2-drop-stop-car-seat-crack-wedges


 


 


Mom Knows Best Photo Contest
http://woobox.com/hft4fx


 


 


Mothers Day week comedy show with 3 Blonde Moms


Wednesday night, May 7th at 8pm at Ventura Harbor Comedy Club


Big laughs. Tons of fun. Mention Jens List at after show Meet & Greet, and get a free gift while they last. Bring can of food or donation for FOOD Share. $20 tickets.


http://venturaharborcomedyclub.com/show.cfm?id=316153


 


 


If you are sending your child to AE Wright in the fall..


And are interested in transportation from AC Stelle, Gelsons, Chaparral or CHS to AEW, please email danabergman@earthlink.net ASAP. Please forward onto anyone else you know that would be interested.


 


 


Family Yoga


Sunday, May 4th and 26th from 10-11am at Tarzana YogaWorks


This class welcomes all ages and promotes family togetherness. Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. Family Yoga is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. It is free for YogaWorks members and $8 for non-members. Pre-registration is not required. Email Julie at julie@danceyoga.com.


18700 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210


www.danceyoga.com


 


 


different words for the same thing


By Kimber Lee


May 4th-June 1st at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City


How far will you go when home calls? Thirteen years and 1,800 miles separate Alice from her childhood home. But after one phone call, the small-town streets and characters that once shaped her come rushing back and threaten to never let her go. Fall under the spell of this play as it unfolds the secret joys and heartbreak of the family at its core. TICKETS START AT JUST $29* (Reg $39-$49)! Call 213.628.2772 and refer to promo code “FUNNY” or visit www.centertheatregroup.org/FUNNY. * Main Floor seating on performances through May 14th. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Cannot be combined with other discount offers. All sales final. Subject to availability. Recommended for ages 16+ for mature content, language and sexuality.


 


 


Casting


Mother Daughter Show


Bunim-Murray Productions, creators of MTV’s, “The Real World” and Producers of Lifetime’s, “Project Runway” is now casting a new show about mothers and daughters. Looking for daughters who appear to be between 18 and 25. This docu-series will follow the evolving mother/daughter relationship as daughters reach adulthood. To apply, email motherdaughtercasting@bunim-murray.com.


https://www.bunim-murray.com/


AND


New show that focuses on helping new parents


Are you pregnant for the first time or struggling with your newborn? Meddling mother-in-law? Pregnancy a surprise and not sure how to deal with it? Gay parent who needs a support system? Party animal and worried? A nationally recognized pediatrician and media personality is HERE TO HELP! Any issues that you are dealing with, she will give you unfiltered advice and help guide you through them! They will be conducting a test shoot in early June with potential cast members. If you are interested, email a photo and a little bit about yourself and your situation to nmccasting2014@gmail.com.


 


 


Want a carry-on/overnight bag that your entire family will fight over?


This duffel bag is awesome and you won’t believe its high quality and versatility. Boy Scout Troop 911 had such a huge success with selling it last year that this year they produced even more and are selling it as a scout fundraiser. Click  http://northridge911.mytroop.us/system/files/ to learn more and view the order form. Kindly use scout id: Adam H. to give credit.


 


 


Selling a certificate for one week of baseball camp through the Southern California Baseball Academy (SCBA)


The camp takes place the week of July 21st– July 25th at West Hills Baseball. The cost for the week is $400. However, the certificate was purchased through an online auction for $375. Asking $350 for the certificate.  If interested, email mmechanick@gmail.com.


 


 


Freckles Live


May 3rd – Sets at 11am and 1pm at Burbank Adult School


Join musical duo Freckles for singing, ukelele playing, vibraphone, marimba, glockenspiel plus additional percussion, and “monkey dancing” to tunes from their newly released debut album “Be My Friend”! Freckles features Kyler England’s gorgeous vocals, Lalo’s shimmering vibes, and Freckles’ clever, sometimes-silly/sometimes-soulful lyrics. The Burbank Spring Carnival will also include Scholastic Book Fair, games, and prizes.


3811 W Allan Ave. in Burbank, 91505


www.frecklesmusic.com


http://burbankparented.org


 


 


Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure: A Prepper’s Book for Kids 


The world can be a scary place! There are snowstorms and mean snakes, hot jungles and wild rivers. But intrepid adventurer Jake and his dog Miller aren’t scared -they’re prepared! In Jake & Miller’s Big Adventure, young readers discover it’s never too early to start prepping. Learning how to use life-saving survival equipment like canned goods, water filters, first aid kits, Mylar blankets and emergency radios can keep you safe, healthy and happy even in the scariest of adventures-whether you’re deep in the jungle or hunkering down at home.


http://www.amazon.com/Jake-Millers-Big-Adventure-Preppers/dp/1612432719/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398729764&sr=8-1&keywords=Jake+%26+Miller%E2%80%99s+Big+Adventure


 


 


7 Essential Home Management Skills to Teach Your Child


http://moms.popsugar.com/Teaching-Kids-Life-Skills


 


 


Use your coding skills to create your own original game themed to the movie EARTH TO ECHO


Opportunities to win great prizes!


www.codeechomovie.com


 


 


As a parent, protecting your children can seem like a full-time job


KidsEmail.org’s service can make it easier to allow your children to learn about technology while still being safe. With a safe and easy to use email interface, your children will be able to keep in contact with friends and family members, but are protected from interactions with strangers and spam. Tweens and Teens will appreciate the teen login feature at kmail.org, which not only loses the Kids Email name, but also boasts age appropriate graphics that can’t possibly damage any reputations for this discerning age group. With parental controls, spam filtering, and many useful features, parents can decide how much control to give their child when communicating with others online.


www.kidsemail.org


 


 


12 Confessions to Dispel the Myth of the Perfect Mother


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-morford/12-confessions-to-dispel-the-myth-of-the-perfect-mother_b_5201421.html


 


 


Unique LA Galaxy Soccer Game & Fundraiser


Saturday, August 2nd


One of a Kind Soccer Event/Fundraiser for SOVA Food Bank. Play soccer on Galaxy practice field, private tailgate and then see Galaxy Destroy the Portland Timbers. A very fun event, and for a good cause. Call Joel at (323) 702-2533 with any questions. Sideline Seats are $25 per ticket, $43.00 face value tickets! Also available: City National Bank Suite 4 pack -4 tickets to the CNB Suite + VIP Parking $400.


http://lagalaxy0802event..eventbrite.com


 


 


Here Comes the Bride


Getting married or know a bride? Take a look at the beautiful wedding bamboo flip flops with a chiffon tote bag at www.pezzel.com.. Ideal for bridesmaid gifts and for getting ready on the wedding day. Great for a beach wedding also! Use code: FREESHP at check out for free shipping.


www.pezzel.com


 


 


Disney’s Frozen Summer Camps & More


For a Ages 3-9 Years Old in Sherman Oaks at Blue Starz Dance & Theatre School From June 23rd-Aug 8th


Mention Jen’s List to receive the extended early bird price of just $138 (M-F 9:30-12:30pm).


Week 1: June 23rd-27th – Fairytales & Dragons Week 2: July 14-18th – Disney’s Frozen 6-9yrs Week 3: July 21-25th – Disney’s Frozen 3-6yrs Week 4: Aug 4-8th – Fairytales & Dragons 6-9yrs Dance, Sing & Act your way through our weekly camps at Blue Starz. Each camp ends in an end of week performance. They are a friendly, welcoming Children’s school in the heart of Sherman Oaks.


www.bluestarzproductions.com


 


 


Learn How to Use & Master Your Apple Products


Receive one-on-one personal training on your Apple products and learn more than you ever thought possible on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad! Tracie Karasik will work with you to create a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style and experience. She worked for Apple, Inc. for 3.5 years & has a B.A. in film from CSUN. She comes direct to you, is knowledgeable, patient, professional and consults in SF & Conejo Valley. Call (805) 558-0188 or email tracie@tlkmultimedia.comto schedule your 1st lesson.


www.TLKmultimedia.com


 


 


Have Glitter Glam Tattoos For Your Next Event


Glitter tattoos are the perfect addition to any event, party, or fundraiser! They are colorful, waterproof, and FDA approved. Glitter Glam Tattoos has over 100 design options and so many colors to choose from! Go to our website to check out photos and contact them for a quote. Like them on Facebook and get $10 off your next booking.


www.GlitterGlamTattoos.com


 


 


Are You the Parent of a College Bound Student?


Register for a FREE workshop on May 6th or May 8th from 7-8:30pm on “Educational Funding Solutions”. Nothing will be sold at this meeting. You’ll gain valuable information on how to guide your students toward the best college/major that matches their strengths, how you can avoid spending 100 hours on filling out financial aid applications, and how you can save several thousands of dollars per child. Call Dale at (818) 620-8171 or email dmjohnsen@gmail.comto reserve a spot.


5655 Lindero Canyon Rd. #326 in Westlake Village


http://educationalfundingsolutions.com


 


 


K. Ivie Consulting: Helping You Take Your Products & Ideas From Concept To Launch & Beyond


Do you have a product idea or product but need help to get it developed & launched? Have an existing product line you are ready to take to the next level? If so, Kelli and her team will provide you with the individual hands-on help needed to take you every step through your journey to success. With years of consulting start -ups and small businesses locally and worldwide, KIC has the passion and knowledge to get you the exposure you need to reach your goals. Tell them about your ideas and products.


www.kivieconsulting.com


 


 


Hilarious New Book About Motherhood Makes a Great Gift For Mother’s Day


Alanis Morissette calls her “one of the funniest women on the planet” and Nia Vardalos says her comedy book “will make milk shoot from one of your nostrils and a martini from the other”. Johanna Stein’s first book, “How Not to Calm a Child on a Plane & Other Lessons in Parenting from a Highly Questionable Source” is out just in time for Mother’s Day. Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and bookstores near you.


www.johannastein.com