ChildSpeak Inc.: Preschool Pals and Social Stars…Now Enrolling Preschool Pals (ages 2-4 years) and Social Stars (ages 4-7 years) are social skills classes developed and led by a pediatric SLP and a child development specialist. Skills are taught and practiced through art, play, snack, literature, field trips, and more. All children will be screened to ensure appropriate group placement. Classes begin the week of September 8th and will be held at ChildSpeak in Encino. Contact Stefanie at (818)501-1540
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Join Moms In Motion’s Fitness Team With a Friend for 50% Off Get in shape, meet workout buddies, and take a break from the kids for a few hours. Grab a friend and join Moms In Motion LA’s fitness team this fall and get two season memberships for the price of one (up to $180 value)! Griffith Park and Encino teams kickoff their seasons on Sat, Sept 6th and train for the Santa to the Sea 5K, Half Marathon, and Relay on Dec 14th. In addition to weekly running/walking workouts, season includes monthly hikes, yoga, swimming, and other cross-training options. Info session on Thurs, Sept 4th at 7pm at Fleet Feet Encino (free workout from 6-7 pm). Season begins on Sat, Sept 6th at 7:30am for Griffith Park team (Autry Museum) and at 10am for Encino team (Fleet Feet Encino).
The Land of Milk and Mommy Providing breastfeeding classes, private consults, support groups, pump rentals, and baby classes in the Valley led by Chrisie Rosenthal BS IBCLC RLC. *Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes: $40 per couple Next two classes are Fri 9/12 and Sun 9/21 Led by hospital breastfeeding instructor *Private Breastfeeding Consults: FREE TO AETNA AND UHC MEMBERS!! Insurance friendly * BF Support Groups * Baby Classes: Sign up now! New sessions! Eve & wknds too! Call or text 818 216-2319
Use Hypnosis to Lose Weight and Take Control-Free Workshop Thurs., Sept. 4th in Sherman Oaks Galleria from 10-11:30am or Sunday, Sept. 7th at the Westside Pavilion from 4-5:30pm Jen’s List member Sophia B. lost 40 lbs. – “The hypnosis gave me the tools to create healthy habits resulting in an easy weight release.” Amy L. “It’s great to lose weight sanely despite the hectic mess that ‘is life’ with kids.” Hypnotherapist and weight expert Rita Black has helped thousands: -Stop sabotaging their weight loss -End out of control and emotional eating -Gain freedom, confidence and achieve their ideal weight without dieting Private & Group Sessions Jen’s Listers get $50 off. Call 877-221-7251 for a free phone consult. Sign up www.shiftweightmastery.com – click free intro.
MoviesNow is Like Hotels.Com for Movies Get amazing same-day deals on movie tickets and concessions. It can get pretty pricey to take the family out to the movies these days. With MoviesNow, you never have to pay full price for movies again! Browse upcoming showtimes in your area right from your phone, all of which have stellar prices on tickets and combos (yes, popcorn and drinks too!) – up to 70% off! MoviesNow is live in theaters throughout Los Angeles. Download the Free App for Apple at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moviesnow-tickets-showtimes/id859309046?ls=1&mt=8 and Android Devices at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moviesnow.androidapp&hl=en.
Saturday, September 6th from 50in The amount that your girls can learn from the Adventure Guide (Princess) program is terrific, the fun they will have and the relationship they will form with their dad is unparalleled with anything else. Come to the BBQ on Saturday, there will be free food and activities for everyone. Come talk to the members and the organizers of the program. You will not be disappointed. It’s an awesome time. http://www.sevymca.org/triunfo/
In a Drought? You Can Still Have a Garden It may be hot and dry out there, but with the right plants, design, and watering strategies, you can have a beautiful garden! Eden Condensed specializes in small spaces gardens, including organic kitchen gardens (fall/winter planting starts soon) and beautiful drought tolerant gardens for patios, balconies, and small yards. Call (818) 207-6217 or email Angela at angela@edencondensed.com to set up a complimentary consultation to discuss your style, space, and budget.
Nurturing Speech and Language through the Power of Play ToddleTalkers is a “parent-and-me” course that promotes speech, language, and social communication development through play. The course is designed for toddlers between the ages of 12 months and 36 months. Classes are taught by licensed speech-language pathologists, who discuss and demonstrate proven techniques and provide support while parents and caregivers practice (and play) with their toddlers.
Piano and Voice Lessons from Fun Experienced Classically trained Teacher in Sherman Oaks Laura Watkins is taking new students for Piano & Voice lessons in Sherman Oaks. Laura is an classically trained Piano and Voice teacher with over 15 years experience. Her goal is to provide both musical knowledge and skill while keeping music fun for the children (and adults). Students may choose music that they love while at the same time learning music that will advance their skills. She has taken kids from age 4 and seen them graduate High School! $30 per half hour. Email lwat4ever@gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/MsLauraPianoVoiceLessons?ref=hl
Looking for Sales Girls for a Traveling Jacqueline B Clothing Boutique Must be high energy, fast moving and hard working with a smile. Must have retail sales experience. Will travel around the Los Angeles, Orange County and surrounding areas. Must be positive thinker and able to work as a team. Pays well but involves a lot of set up and breakdown. Part time /busy holiday season starting soon! Email boozsquad@hotmail.com or call 818 388-6731.
Rosh Hashanah Festival Sunday, September 14th at the Zimmer Children’s Museum FREE with paid museum admission. 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048
Bring the baby and /or younger child with the older child to “Parenting Place” Thursdays and/or Fridays 9:30-11am or 11:30am-1pm Parenting Place invites whole families to attend for one tuition! Environment is large, safe and staffed with teachers to facilitate interaction and encourage play, curiosity and learning. The connected play yard offers children from infant to four, the opportunity to experience play inside and outside. Art, story, cooking and music, as well as walks through the Jewish home to visit residents, are some unique highlights. Adult discussion time and hot brunch included. Email parentingplace@ymail.com for more info.
Final Touch Roofing Inc. For all your roofing needs! Residential and commercial roof systems. A full service licensed & insured roofing company. They install new roofs, re-roofs and do roof repairs. Call (818) 487-7071 or visit www.roofneeds.com.
Choopie’s line of handle grips and purse hooks help parents get the most out of their strollers Colorful and plush CityGrips keep hands and bars clean while pushing, and CityHook’s clip-free design rotates a full 360 degrees to easily fasten to virtually any stroller, wheelchair/walker, pet buggy and more!
Reading Specialist Position Available at Round Meadow Elementary School (20 hr/wk) http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=609721&countyID=19&onlineApp=1
Stage right Productions La June B. Jones The Musical Sept. 7th-Nov. 16th 2spots left for this wonderful children’s and teens parents pick for quality musical theater training. Stage right productions La and Broadway Veteran Arminae Reames and team of professionals is back this fall with Junie B Jones the musical! hot off the presses with lots of great songs and characters for your young actor to explore. Call 818 571-1235 for more info. Rehearsals start September 7th at the beautiful Los Angeles Ballet Academy in Encino.
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Tired of Hebrew School: JSN is For You – Pre-K 2 Bar/Bat September to June One hour weekly class per grade. Monday to Friday, plus free extracurricular activities all year long. Join JSN, an amazing Hebrew School. 20 years of excellence, a unique curriculum. Small classes, No membership. No affiliation. Monthly iTot, Ages 4-7 includes: Holidays, Hebrew, Mitzvoth, Kabbalat Shabbat, Edible Art, Singing, Crafts & Biblical Stories. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prep offers: free consultation for service and party related in the US or/& Israel. One of a kind Israel trips, Tailored to your needs and interest. JSN last spots in current classes get 20% off tuition.Recommendations. Siblings discount.
I9 Sports Fall 2014 Fall Season is right around the corner Organized Flag Football, Basketball and T-Ball Recreational Youth Sports leagues for kids 3-11. * 8 Week Program. FALL LOCATIONS IN: Simi Valley, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills Areas *All Skill Levels Welcome*No Tryouts*No Fundraisers* *Equal playtime for all kids *All Coaches Background Checked *Games and practices on the same day Enter Promo Code: Jens list and get $10 off! More Program info can be found at https://www.i9sports.com/ProgramDirector/190 or call 805-732-2535.
Budding Fashionistas Afterschool Sewing Classes with Material Grrlz Mondays 4:30-6:30pm All fabrics and materials are included – $40 per class! Visit www.materialgrrlz.com to see what kids are sewing or contact Yolanda@materialgrrlz.com for more info. Inside Degas Dance Studio 17247 Ventura Blvd in Encino
Otis College 2014 Adult, College Preparation, and Young Artist Workshops Fall Semester Begins Semester begins September 6th Voted 2014 “Best Place for Kid’s Classes!” Courses for students ages 5 and up. Drawing, Painting, 2D Animation, and more!
Professional Interior Design Services For Your Home or Business Looking for interior design help for a home or office project? If you need help with a kitchen or bath remodel, paint color selections, space planning, furniture selections, or general design advice – no project is too small. Hourly rate for on site design consultations or ongoing design services is $75/hr. Available in both OC & LA. Currently offering a complete room design for $189 via online design services (*half off/normal rate is $375). Expires 9/15. Purchase at http://www.jsinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-design-offer-complete-room-design.html. Email JSInteriorDes@aol.com or visit www.JSInteriorDes.Blogspot.comfor more info.
Home-Schooling Help with a Heart An enthusiastic, encouraging elementary school teacher with over 25 years experience, would love to home-school/ tutor a child who needs the assistance of one-to-one teaching. A strong belief in differentiated instruction to meet a child’s individual learning style with a strong academic foundation infused with imagination and heart! Contact nwasserman@earthlink.net for more information.
Help keep babies safe and warm this winter Newborns In Need, is holding their annual Sleepers In September event. NIN provides essential baby items to families in shelters and other locations. The San Fernando Valley Chapter is collecting donations of new and barely used sleepers in sizes newborn to 18 months. Babies are at greater risk for SIDS when loose blankets are placed in the crib. Collection boxes are at Starbucks on Platt, Total Woman Woodland Hills, and Gymboree Play in Calabasas and Encino. www.socalsfv.newbornsinneed.org
Ah… the waffle maker Waffled zucchini parmesan fritters. http://food52.com/recipes/30514-waffled-zucchini-parmesan-fritters What can you put on a Tofu Waffle? http://iamafoodblog.com/mapo-tofu-waffle-recipe/ Waffled macaroni and cheese. Hot sauce optional. http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/macaroni-and-cheese-waffles-jkla.html To envision your waffle iron more than a uni-tasker, check out Will It Waffle, http://www.amazon.com/Will-It-Waffle-Irresistible-Unexpected/dp/0761176462/ which includes Waffled Muffins, Crispy Waffled Bacon and Eggs, Waffled Chocolate-stuffed French Toast, Waffled Hash Browns, Waffled Gyro, sooo much more.
“Leaving the Bubble” – A Life Changing Program Through the “Healing Parents” Knowledge, Hannah leads the participants in awakening their natural, innate healing abilities, so they can release their negative past experiences and live in freedom in every area of their lives. http://healingparents.net/clear/leaving-the-bubble/?event=138
Back to School Freezable Packit Lunch Bags Keep School and Work Lunches Cool With Packit Freezable Bags. Shop online for a Packit Freezable Lunch Bag for your child to take to school or you take to work. Just freeze the bag over night with the built in gel packs to keep the food and drinks cool for 10 hours. No need to add an ice pack. Use check out code: FREESHIP for free shipping on your order. Great for packing yogurt and cheese sticks. They are available to sell at school as a fundraiser by calling 888-991-3330.
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Free Movie September 27th from 2-4pm Free movie at the Library. Call (818) 205-9716 for further information. http://www.lapl.org/branches/sherman-oaks
Miss Ellen’s World Citizen Baby…Baby & Toddler Music Class, Free Demo Class Friday, September 5th from 10am at Dance Garden (formerly Atwater Yoga) Would you like to sing in Portuguese…French…Spanish…Hebrew…Zulu… and more? Experience the fun as you celebrate the world’s many magical melodies with your little ones. 10 week fall semester, from September 15th-November 22nd. To register, email Ellen at missellenmusic@gmail.com. 3191 Casitas Avenue, Suite #112 in Los Angeles
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