Thursday August 7 2014









Medicast Offers Convenience for Busy Families in SoCal with House Calls On-Demand


Say goodbye to germ-filled waiting rooms! Medicast, a new doctors-on-demand mobile service, is now available in both LA and the OC. How Medicast works:


– Patients can request a doctor using the Medicast app, website or phone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


– Patients receive in-person treatment within 2 hours of requesting an appointment. Visits can be made to a home, office or hotel.


– Choose between pay as you go service or subscriptions starting at only $39 per month.


https://www.medicast.co/


 


 


Today in History


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


 


 


Temple Kol Tikvah Open House & Tot Shabbat


Saturday morning, August 9th from 10am-12noon


Bring your family and friends to meet and schmooze with the Kol Tikvah Early Childhood Center Community! Activities include: Challah baking, Art projects, Music and Child Centered Shabbat Service. RSVP to Anay@koltikvah.org.


www.koltikvah.org


 


 


Ladybug Music – Try a fall demo class and get a FREE CD of our greatest hits


Ladybug Music’s early childhood program (infant – 4 years) is redefining the family music experience. Their 8 CD’s full of original, hand crafted, soulful songs bring joy, fun and heart back to the music class and into your family’s home!Join a free demo class this August or September and receive a CD of Ladybug Music’s family favorites for FREE and see why the fans are growing!Voted 2014 TOP PARENT & ME CLASS by LA Magazine. 6 Locations – New classes in South Pasadena!


www.Ladybugmusic.com


 


 


Outdoor Movies by You “Final Curtain Call” for “The Summer Blockbusting Bundle”


Only $399.99 – Less than $15 per person! ($800 Value) 2 Hour Outdoor Movie Party W/ Popcorn , In and Out, Candy Buffet for up to 30 Guests.


DETAILS – 2 hour Movie Event BUNDLE Includes: In and Out, Candy Buffet for up to 30 Guests (Value $800). Must be purchased by August 15th, however, value good till December 31, 2014 to choose your date. Monday – Saturday. Buy as many as you want! No need to book right away! As long as you book before 12/31/14!  Offer expires 8/15 then they will have to “Let It Go”-Frozen! Rolling Out The Red Carpet!


www.OutdoorMoviesbyYou.com


www.facebook.com/OutdoorMoviesbyYou


 


 


Princess & Pirates Sing-A-Long Concert


Now-Aug.10th at the Kirk Douglas Theatre


Sing-a-long with your favorite Princesses & Pirates in this new musical concert presented by Lythgoe Family Productions (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance).  An interactive show for the whole family, join your favorite fairytale characters performing today’s greatest hits. From Pharrell’s “Happy” to Taylor Swift’s “You Belong To Me”, you will be singing and dancing in the aisles with Cinderella and Snow White while booing Captain Hook as he tries to stop all the fun. Come early for character meet and greets! Use promo code “princess” for 20% off tickets


www.princesspirateslive.com


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make Italian Ice


Fresh, ripe (organic) summer fruit + sweetener + lemon juice + ice + blender (or food processor) + the freezer + time. Healthy and refreshing. Parental supervision.


https://food52.com/recipes/29918-italian-ice


 


 


Back to School Kids Clothing Sample Sale


August 8th-10th from 10am-3pm in Santa Monica


Over 2,000 items! Brand-new, high-end brands at very reasonable prices. Most items $5-$15 with some clearance $3-$4 and very few $20 items. Sizes 0-7, and some 8-10. Credit cards accepted and checks and cash, of course. Here is a list of some of the brands: Cakewalk, IKKS, Kingsley, City Threads, Imps & Elfs, Lettuce Truck Baby, Coccolli, 3 Pommes, Deux Par Deux, Shilav, Joe’s jeans, Meli Meli, Harajuku, Wild Mango, Maverick by Dani Tutu, Kashten. Email yasminmatten@aol.com or text 202-294-8066 for the address and more info.


 


 


Hollywood Bowl Box for a fun night of R&B and Soul with Gladys Knight and Kool & the Gang for sale


Saturday, August 9th


Center view box, Terrace 1555. 4 seats plus “Lower Terrace A Parking” – $507-face value.


Email lisa.sperling@charter.net,


 


 


WFamily Summer Program


Saturday, August 9th from 12pm to 4pm


General description of WFamily Summer Program:


Join Westfield each month from July through September for our fun-filled WFamily Summer programs. Enjoy live entertainment from some of today’s most exciting performers and meet and greets with your favorite television characters! Plus, receive special offers and meal deals from participating stores and restaurants. Pick one date (or all three) each month to enjoy a fun evening out with the whole family!


www.facebook.com/events/300774450089392/


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can grill asparagus and salmon kebabs


After marinating 1″ fresh salmon chunks in lemon juice/freshly grated ginger/soy sauce/brown sugar, thread on soaked skewers alternatively with sticks of blanched asparagus, grill on a prepared grill grate about 5 minutes, and serve. It’s casual party fare, for sure. Recipe (using skinned fillets) can be doubled or tripled. Parental supervision.


http://www.chow.com/recipes/30993-salmon-asparagus-kebabs


 


 


Open House: Visit Elements Montessori Elementary School in Woodland Hills


Saturday, August 9th from 10am-2pm


Montessori Elementary is hands-on learning guided by fully accredited teachers. Elementary studies include advanced math & geometry, a well-rounded reading and writing program, sciences; zoology, botany & physics, geology, history & geography. Teachers give small group lessons specifically targeted to the skill level of the children. In a Montessori classroom, academic strengths are celebrated and differences supported. They foster independence, organization, and problem solving skills.


www.elementsmontessorielementary.org


 


 


Make Your Life Easier: All Home Services, One Bill, One Contact Person


Looking for hard working and dependable and honest persons to be part of a new company. They need people for YARD maintenance, HOME maintenance and POOL maintenance. Part or full time, work as a subcontractor. If interested email info@BrightLineHomes.com or call Holly at (818) 458-9708.


 


 


Manic Mother Special: Two Services For the Price of One


There’s no excuse to call your roots and ombre or to wear a hat to a playdate! Call (818) 433-7819 to make your appointment for Color Retouch and Cut with stylist Ague Galvez for just $90! These services normally run $150 – so this is a huge deal.


www.instgram.com/galvezague


 


 


Kids Today Have a Lot Less Freedom than We Did – Why?
 
 http://www.slate.com/articles/life/family/2014/08/


 


 


Are You a Mom Who Lives in Tarzana, Reseda, or Winnetka?


MOMS Club of Tarzana is a wonderful way to meet other moms who share your interests and concerns. With MOMS Club, you will have the opportunity to participate in enriching and fun activities for the whole family. Activities include play groups, monthly moms night out, park days, monthly book clubs, exercise groups, and field trips to local attractions. MOMS Club Tarzana is affiliated with MOMS Club, an international support group for at-home mothers (momsclub.org).


www.tarzanamomsclub.com


 


 


Extend Summer & Kick the Back-to-School Blues With a Day of Pampering & Relaxation


As the Summer break winds down and the Back-to-School season winds up, why not take just a moment more for yourself to relax with an hour-long Summer Care Package at Dylan Keith Salon. Enjoy a Customized Facial and a Waterless Spa Mani & Pedi – a dual service for just $100. Leave the salon with a fresh, glowing complexion and flawless nails. Available Thursday through Sunday, 9am to 4pm.


Call (818) 433-7819 to make your appointment. Save an additional 15% when you prepay via CC.


www.facebook.com/dylankeithsalon


 


 


MoviesNow: New Moviegoing App For Up to 70% Movie Tickets & Concessions


MoviesNow is a new app that offers same-day deals on movie tickets and concessions. Movie theaters have lots of empty seats, so MoviesNow partners with theaters to fill those seats, and offers up to 60% off tickets, popcorn, and drinks! It’s a great way to find movies in your area and it’s super easy to use. Also, no pre-purchasing! Just show your reservation to the box-office and pay when you get there.


You can download the free app on iPhone & Android phones. See you at the movies!


www.gotomoviesnow.com


 


 


13 Things You Never Knew You Could Do At Disneyland


http://dailynewsdig.com/13-things-never-knew-disneyland/


 


 


Private Music Lessons in Los Angeles


Red Pelican Music caters to discerning customers, who appreciate top quality and friendly service. The teachers are elite musicians, hand-picked for their enthusiasm and patience. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, banjo, dobro, ukulele, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, fiddle, charango and music software. Call (310) 893-0776 or email info@redpelicanmusic.com for more information.


www.redpelicanmusic.com


 


 


Free Community Paper Shredding Event: Emerson Community Charter School


Saturday, August 23rd from 10am-Noon


Hosted by Realtor Kelly Aluise. Gather old documents to be shredded & destroyed on-site by Shred Confidential. For information contact Kelly Aluise, Keller Williams Realty-Beverly Hills at (323) 578-3944 or kellyaluise@gmail.com. Avoid identity theft! Join this FREE paper shredding event Donations accepted and will benefit Emerson Community Charter School.**No Early Drop-off.


 


 


The Not-So-Pink Truth About the World of Stage IV


http://huff.to/1s5eLl0


 


 


Playsource: The ULTIMATE Indoor Space, Last Minute August Party Sale


Take 10% off of the Space Rental package or 15% off the popular All Inclusive packages during the month of August. Discount applies only to new reservations booked for any available times lot in the month of August. For more information, call (818) 888-0899 or come by.


21921 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills


www.playsourceinfo.com


 


 


Urgent Meeting Re: Toxic Waste Cleanup From SSFL That Affects SF & Simi Valleys


Thursday, August 7th at 6pm Valley Senior Center


3900 Avenida Simi in Simi Valley


Saturday, August 10th at 10am


Ell Camino Real High School


5400 Valley Circle Drive in Woodland Hills The DTSC (Department Of Toxic Substances Control) is having a public meeting focused on future soil removal and cleanup (SSFL). You are invited to find out more about the cleanup and provide your input on alternative transportation options. Current option is to transport toxic waste down public roads in San Fernando Valley. Be heard.


www.2big2cleanup.com


 


 


Imaginative Play With Surprise Disney Character & Super Heroes at KidzCity


Friday, August 15th from 10-1130am


Enjoy pin the ear on Dopey, make your own magical, mirror, pass the poison apple, and dance with Snow White!


www.kidzcity.us


 


 


DRUMSENSE Drum Lessons: End of Summer Half Price Special


Certified Teacher Travels to Your Home Learning to play drums is a fun activity and self-esteem builder for children & adults. Kelly King is California’s only certified DRUMSENSE tutor. Nate Morton (drummer of NBC’s “The Voice”)”Kelly is an outstanding teacher with creative and inspiring teaching methods.” Jody Rifkin (Mother & Entrepreneur),”My son looks forward to Kelly coming every week. He has made learning the drums, which used to frustrate him, fun! Kelly is patient, keeps it positive and really has a way with kids. Email kkingme2003@yahoo.com.


 


 


Tired of Your Hebrew School, JSN is For You: One Hour Weekly From Pre-K to Bar/Bat Mitzvah


Siblings 1/2 off for new students only. Monday to Thursday, one hour weekly class. Come join Judaic Studies by Nomie, a successful K-7 program. New students and siblings discount available. Offering small classes with no membership and no affiliation. For 20 years, JSN has been known for its successful curriculum, many free extracurricular and events and Monthly iTot, Ages 4-7. Exceptionally amazing Bar/Bat Mitzvah prep program and private tours to Israel. Contact jsnbynomie@me.com and visit www.jsnbynomie.com.


 


 


Tot Shabbat at De Anza Park


Friday, August 22nd from 5-6pm


3701 Lost Hills Road near Las Virgenes, in Calabasas Join Rabbi Julia Weisz and Cantor Doug Cotler of Congregation Or Ami, along with other families with young children, for a fun-filled Shabbat celebration. There will be singing, crafts, and stories, and if you bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs, you can make a whole evening of it! Congregation Or Ami is a warm, welcoming Reform community with many young families like yours. Call Laurel at (818) 880-4880 to find out more about their outstanding, innovative learning programs.


www.orami.org


 


 


Struggling With Your Child’s Behavior? Is Your House Chaotic & Stressful?


Naama Cameron, M.S. can help! If your child is demonstrating any struggles (behavior, social/emotional (tantrums, bed-time routines, outbursts, ect), she will meet with you and develop strategies to best help your child and family. Naama works as a support and guide for parents who need assistance with challenging behaviors. She develops a behavior plan with clear limits and boundaries while embracing a positive and loving relationship. Call for a free phone consultation, (818) 618-2381.


www.ncbehaviorconsulting.com


 


 


Get your kids excited about gardening


Check out the bean teepee, sunflower fort, grass head people, homemade vase, origami seed starter pots, terrarium, stem cuttings, wattle fence, worm composter, more.


http://www.melindamyers.com/Kids-Gardening/kids-gardening/