Wednesday November 5 2014

Get a Head Start on the School Year with StudyShop Tutoring-Free first lesson

Want to get more out of your child’s school year? StudyShop Tutoring is your answer!

* Be confident in math.

* Love reading and writing.

* Ace the SAT or ISEE.

* Master the art of organization.

* Explore science.

* Create computer games.

* Play a musical instrument.

Mention Jens List to get your 1st lesson free! StudyShop tutors empower your child to be a confident, happy learner.

“StudyShop has tutored my daughter in Geometry and Algebra 2. Charles and his staff are awesome people. They are proficient and very patient with my daughter. StudyShop is a wonderful resource and we are pleased with the results.” Debbie W.

www.StudyShop.org

 

 

Today in History

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

Gunpowder Day

Guy Fawkes Day

 

 

Miss Kim” aka Kim Saunders joins Momipedia

Kim will give music related advice to moms such as when to start your child with music lessons, which instrument to start with, and more. Even more exciting is that Miss Kim has recorded several Momipedia webisodes with sing-a-long songs of childhood favorites, including Christmas and Hanukkah songs for the upcoming holidays. Your little ones will love singing along! Check out http://www.momipedia.com/kim-s-music-kim-s-corner.html! Don’t forget to check out www.momipedia.com as your go-to source for parenting advice from parenting experts.

 

 

On the first Friday night of each month, come on over to Temple Adat Elohim for “Tot Shabbat”

You don’t have to be a Temple member. This evening is for everyone young…and even older! It is a wonderful way to introduce your pre-school thru K children to the joys of Shabbat, with music, songs, and prayers especially geared for kids. Tot Shabbat services are from 6:15pm-7pm. Then you are invited to stay for a special kid Oneg Shabbat with delicious treats and lemonade. For more information, call 805-497-7101 or click http://www.adatelohim.org/ECC-Up-Coming-Event-s/27631.htm.

 

 

Julius Jr. season 2 launches a week of premieres at 5:30pm on Nick Jr.

All-new episodes will air Wed., Nov. 5th, and Fri., Nov. 7th, at 5:30 pm, followed by premieres every Saturday in November at 1 pm. Visit the new Julius Jr. website, www.juliusjr.com, to find creative ideas and fun activities for you and your little monkey to enjoy, including “Julius Jr.’s Big Day of Fun,” a game featuring three levels where Julius Jr. and friends adventure through the Hall of Doors. And keep your preschooler engaged on the go with the “Julius Jr.’s Playhouse” App, available on Nov. 6th.

 

 

Raising Money for Food Allergy Awareness and Program

Wednesday, November 5th from 6:30pm-9pm

Come for a fun night of shopping, desserts and drinks at the new theory store in Brentwood (located at 13038 San Vicente Boulevard). A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Stanford Food Allergy Center in support of starting a Los Angeles based food allergy program. For additional information about the Stanford Food Allergy Center, or to make a donation, visit http://foodallergies.stanford.edu/support.

  

 

Vote for Morgan as a finalist in the Montage Memory Makers Scholarship Contest for her outstanding dedication to her causes

Morgan Davidson has raised close to $50,000 for the City of Hope and recruited 350 donors for Be the Match National Marrow Registry. Her passion has helped her to found the Ambassadors for Hope Clubs at two SFV High Schools. The clubs are dedicated to inspiring other teens to help save lives. Click http://memorymakers.montagehotels.com/entry/7798998?=f5gn6n to vote for Morgan-you must login or create an account from your computer, tablet or laptop(no smart phones) to make your vote count! Here is Tribe Magazine with Morgan as their Cover girl at https://www.facebook.com/TribeMagazine/photos/.

 

 

Parents’ Night Out Drop off at the Play Destination

Friday, November 7th from 5:30-8:30pm

Date night! You need it! Ages 2 and up. Potty trained not necessary. Kids will do a Thanksgiving craft, play fun games, go wild in the bounce house and sing along to their favorite karaoke tunes. Pizza, snacks, and a giveaway included. Must pre-register online. Start planning what you’ll do with three glorious hours of grown-up time! Limited spots available. $35 first child/$20 siblings

http://www.mommytrain.com/events/new-monthly-drop-offs-with-mommytrain-and-the-play-destination/

 

 

Under 17 badminton doubles/mix doubles tournament

Friday, Nov. 7th at 8pm

www.SmaashKidz.weebly.com

 

 

Do you fancy curry?

With few ingredients, this succulent main dish Ultimate Chicken Curry recipe can be easily veganized. After creating a curry sauce (onion, garlic, fresh ginger, Madras curry powder, canned diced tomatoes, ½&½, salt), add cubed raw chicken, and simmer 12-15 min. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley) and serve. 6 servings.

http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/

Sassy Garbanzo Bean Curry (Chana Masala). Vegetarian. Simmer sauce (ingredients pulsed in the food processor) of onion, fresh ginger, garlic, Serrano chiles, coriander and cumin seeds, canned diced tomatoes, oil and salt. Add water and garbanzos (chickpeas – canned or cooked from dry), and simmer for 15 min more. Serve over basmati rice. 4 servings.

http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/

Links to Cauliflower and Potatoes with Spices recipe (Aloo Gobhi) and Goan Fish Curry.

http://www.oregonlive.com/cooking/2014/01/

Common mistakes cooking Indian curry dishes at home.

http://www.oregonlive.com/cooking/2014/

 

 

No Problem Mac

They come direct to your home or business providing fast, friendly support, service, and training for all ages and all levels of experience. We’ll speed up your Mac, get your printer working or make sure you get wireless internet throughout your house. See what our clients say at http://www.noproblemmac.com or read our Mac Tips and Tricks blog at http://www.noproblemmac.com/blog/. $70 per hour. Call John at 310-621-5679. Jen’s list members get one free month of 24/7 phone support or a free OSX system cleaning!. Just mention Jen’s List when you call John at 310-621-5679.

 

 

Know of a Fantastic Business That May Need Help to GROW at the Level It Deserves?

Locally-based Growth Driver of Global Brands & Products is looking to partner with small/mid-sized businesses/non-profits … to actualize their next level of growth. He’s achieved award-winning innovation by strategic, market-focused product management of leading apparel, banking, beauty, beverage, cosmetic, cruise, dental, food, hospitality, healthcare, leisure, medical-device, pet-care, safety and travel brands. For more information, call (310) 387-1323, emailLanceWatkins@hotmail.com, or click www.linkedin.com/in/lancewatkins.

 

 

Kid-friendly hummus (Cauliflower Hummus)

After steaming a coarsely chopped head of cauliflower, pulse in food processor with garlic, tahini (sesame seed purée, canned or jarred – many uses), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pinch cayenne and fresh cilantro (or parsley). Use it as a dip for carrots, celery, or tortilla chips. You might be surprised.

http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/

 

 

Horse Ranch Birthday Parties: Every Child’s Dream Come True

Shadow Hills Equestrian Center, “Horse Ranch Birthday Parties”. Kids love riding horses. Painting the horses, make crafts and play games. Decorate horse shoes to take home. Enjoy our petting zoo. No riding experience necessary. Safe and well-supervised. Full for all ages. Ask about the year-round riding lessons & Shadow Hills Riding Club, Equine Therapeutic Riding. Call Sharon Beauregard at (805) 889-0463.

www.shadowhills-equestriancenter.com

 

 

Piano Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: The Schuler Music Studio, They Drive to You!

When was the last time your child begged a teacher to stay longer? At the Schuler Music Studio, students not only learn to play the piano, they ENJOY it! Educated, qualified staff of professional musicians are enthusiastic and offer a warm, supportive environment for students to explore their inner musician. They provide a well-rounded music education, focus on building confidence and emphasize fun. Go play and join clients who’ve already discovered they’re the best place to get results. Sign up for your lessons today! Call (818) 203-5342 or email lessons@schulermusicstudio.com.

www.schulermusicstudio.com

 

 

Sydney Harbour Paint Company’s Furniture Painting Classes & Drop In Workshops

Saturday, November 8th & 15th from 10am-3pm

November 8th:

Furniture Painting Class; bring in a small piece of furniture or home accessory to transform with one of our fine finishes. The Class fee of $80 includes: materials, product instruction, and light refreshments.

November 15th:

Workshop create a “I am Thankful for…” Chalkboard to hang in your home for Thanksgiving. The class fee of $20 includes: all materials, instruction, and light refreshments.

Call (310) 652-2800 to register or online at www.shpcompany.com.

 

 

Finally an award winning newsletter designed just for boomers and seniors

If you want to know what’s going on in your backyard, read www.Suddenly65.com  an online always FREE weekly newsletter for boomers and seniors which covers all local social resources between Burbank and Westlake.  Join their mailing list now to keep up to date.

 

 

How to Build Your Children’s Immune System to be Capable of Resisting Super Bug Viruses

Tuesday, November 18th from 7-8:30pm at Le Club Gymnastics

If you are a parent you absolutely do not want to miss this immunity building workshop. They will be focusing on strengthening the immune system in teens and children, but, we will also cover strategies to improve: ADD/HD, Allergies, Anemia, Autism, Brain Trauma Recovery, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Digestive Disorders, Food Allergies, Joint Pains, Migraines, Spasms, Mood Swings, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Call RSVP to (818) 886-3331.

9636 Cozycroft Avenue in Chatsworth

www.chadashinstitute.com

 

 

Sierra Canyon School Information Events

Thursday, November 6th from 7-8:30pm in Bell Canyon

Thursday, November 20th from 7-8:30pm in Indian Falls Estates

These events will enable prospective parents to learn more about Sierra Canyon’s top-rated academic program, faculty, facilities, and more. Coffee and desserts will be served. RSVP to Debby Shively, Associate Director of Admission, 7-12, at (818) 882-8121 ext. 311 or at dshively@sierracanyonschool.org. Address information will be provided upon receipt of RSVP’s.

www.sierracanyonschool.org

 

 

Pilates for Girls

To Incorporate an exercise program for children to build a strong and healthy body!

www.Pilategirlz.com

 

 

Early Birds: Kindergarten Applications Available For Little Acorns Grow

Getting ready to apply to Kindergarten for the upcoming school year? Little Acorns Grow is currently accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year. They also have 2 spots open in the current Kindergarten class. Transfers welcome. Tours are available by appointment. This hidden gem offers bright, new classrooms and a large, organic playground with their very own vegetable garden. For more information contact (818) 779-1099 or email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com. Create a love of learning!

http://littleacornsgrow.net/reseda.html

 

 

Valley Pet Sitting: The Best Care for Your Best Friend

With the weather getting cooler it’s a great time to plan your holiday getaways or even activities to do with friends and family. The Valley Pet Sitting Team that goes above and beyond for the care of your pets and home. They accommodate all creatures big and small and are happy to take care of you.

www.valleypetsitting.com

 

 

Turn Your Child’s Struggles Into Successes

It’s not your job to struggle with your child after school. Your job is to give your child “milk and cookies” metaphorically speaking. Leave the after school job to Harriet Cooper. Harriet is a multi-credentialed teacher with over 17 years experience and expertise in reading and writing. She will come to your home and change your child’s struggles to successes. Put your mind at ease and your child in good hands. Contact her at hcoophar@yahoo.com or (818) 694-7431.

 

 

MUSE Admission Information Nights & Open House

Thursday, November 20th at 7pm

MUSE school will be having their Admission Information Nights along with their Open house. To get exact dates and time for all events, call (818) 880-5437.

www.museschool.org

 

 

Run Hard Rock Cafe 5K To Benefit My Friend’s Place

Saturday, November 8th

7am – Race Start

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard

6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood

Hard Rock Cafe is shutting down Hollywood Boulevard for the second year in a row for its family friendly Run Hard Rock Cafe 5K (www.runhardrockcafe.com) to benefit My Friend’s Place (www.myfriendsplace.org). Proceeds from every registration fee will benefit My Friend’s Place, a local nonprofit, which is dedicated to assisting and inspiring homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives. Fleet Feet Burbank will also be doing a shoe drive at the event. Register now!

 

 

The Longest Road: A Documentary

“The Longest Road,” is a documentary about bereavement and the rebuilding of lives after losing a child to cancer. To see a trailer go to www.thelongestroaddocumentary.com or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Longest-Road-The-Documentary/712045378849966. If you know anyone who went through this, or something like it, pass along these links.

 

 

Kid’s Club & Story Time With Glendale Library

Every Other Saturday at 10:30amat the Bloomingdale’s Wing

Free story time for children 10 and younger presented by Glendale Library, Arts and Culture.

November 8th: Fall Theme Storytime

November 22nd: Thanksgiving Theme Storytime

December 6th: Winter Theme Storytime

December 20th: Holiday Theme Storytime

For more information on the City of Glendale Library, Arts and Culture.

Follow them on www.facebook.com/GlendalePL, www.glendalepubliclibrary.org or www.twitter.com/glendaleLAC.

www.glendalegalleria.com/events

 

 

Sales Reps 4 DIRECTV Dealer: Earn $300-$600-plus/Day: Topanga Mall Kiosk

Authorized DirecTV Dealer seeking a few individuals with past/existing experience in Face-to-Face Sales for a new Kiosk/Cart opening in Topanga Shopping Mall to Sell DirecTV to potential customers. This is a limited time opportunity for the holidays to capitalize on high amounts of foot traffic which can be very lucrative, which starts November 1st and ends December 31st (2014). Full-Time or Part-Time applicants accepted. Desired qualities:

* Energetic

* Motivated

* Positive Attitude

* Personable

* Good Communication Skills

* Clean Cut & Professional Appearance

* A Hunter

Compensation and benefits: Commission Only, No Base.Monthly Bonuses. Reasonable Goals/Quotas. Call (424) 777-5946 or (818) 271-0169.

 

 

Casting

NBC is seeking engaging families with the aspiration and drive to create the life they’ve always wanted…with a little help
Are you ready to live the life you and your family always dreamed about? Wonderful home, good schools, job opportunities, beautiful neighborhood, time for your family… Is there actually a way to have it all? Call(818) 563-4131, email familydreamcasting@gmail.com or apply online for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

www.mysticartpictures.com

AND

Did you just get screwed over by an auto mechanic or repair shop? Did you pay top dollar for a lemon?

Was your Car stereo actually installed with duct tape and band aids? If you are the victim of an auto scam, we want to help you get the justice you deserve and get your car fixed RIGHT! Greedy car guys from all areas of the automotive industry are finding new ways to rip off consumers. If you feel like you’ve been wronged, ripped off, scammed, or have paid top dollar for shoddy repair work, email dorian@metalflowersmedia.com. Include your name, age, city, phone number, a short paragraph about the shady car situation you were involved in. You can also check out http://metalflowersmedia.com/catch-a-car-guy/ for more info.

AND

Documentary on Education From the Student’s Perspective

Looking for students 6-18 years old who are currently enrolled in public school and have something to say about a change that needs to happen in the education system. While the true scope of the project is still under wraps, you can be assured that this is a truly special and powerful project and an amazing opportunity to share some success stories and those who have yet become a success story but want a better education front and center. Looking for students who see the value of education and would like to see more effort placed into teaching and public schools, like www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAsTXtowZVQ. There is pay ($1000 or more). Email Sarah Newman at sarahnewman1101@gmail.com.

www.tiffanycompanycasting.com

AND

Seeking Parents of Teenagers/Young Adults (Ages 1624) Who Have a Secret They are Finally Ready to Tell Their Children For a Major Cable Network Pilot

Hosted by a respected investigative journalist who also learned of a long-held family secret. She (along with behind-the-scenes psychologists and therapists) will help the parents broach the subject with their teens and help everyone adjust to that new information. Accepting all kinds of stories. They are carefully vetting stories where revealing the truth might bring families closer together. They are not interested in devastating bombshells that will only hurt families. They want this to be a healing experience. To be considered, submit a brief description of your story as well as a few pix to lori@thehousethatcastingbuilt.com. Paid.

AND

Looking For Women With Ugly Bridesmaid Dresses

-Do you have an awful bridesmaid dress that you want to revamp?

-Frustrated about spending money on a bridesmaid dress that you can only wear once?

-Wish you could make your dress into something wearable?

They will have a stylist redo your ugly dress and make it into a great new dress! Email micki.boden@thereal.com with your story, photos and contact information!

AND

Looking For Real Women For Depend Print Campaign 

Female/All Ethnicities/30-50 Years Old:

Currently being treated for Light Bladder Leakage and whose name can be used in ad. Over 5’6”, lovely, attractive, real. Aspirational. Nice hour glass shape, good leg length, so shorter torso longer leg preferred, nice bootie. Will wear depend pant in outdoor location with full attire wardrobe on top& depend pant only on bottom

Female/All Ethnicities/30-50 Years Old:

All Ethnicities. Does not need to have bladder condition. Over 5’6”, lovely attractive, real. Aspirational. Nice hour glass shape, good leg length, so shorter torso longer leg preferred, nice bootie. Will wear depend pant in outdoor location with full attire wardrobe on top and Depend pant only on bottom.

If interested, send Full body photo (iPhone fine), Photo of your face (iPhone fine), Name and Contact information, Age, brief description of your condition or which role appropriate for you to ashevittcasting@gmail.com.

 

 

The Israeli Martial Arts Academy, Westlake Village Now Provides Classes For Teens Ages 10 to 14

Monday – Wednesday, 6-7pm

The Israeli Martial Arts Academy is providing elite self Defense classes for teens ages 10-14. Bully-proof your child, sign up today! The talented staff at the Israeli Martial Arts Academy teach character building values such as respect, discipline, motivation and indomitable spirit; coupled with extremely practical Israeli martial arts techniques, this system is a state of the art manifestation of self-defense and character transformation. Email info@dsjj-usa.com or call (818) 575-9755.

www.HisardutLA.com

 

 

5 Days Of Free Yoga: Take a Class at Any Time Now Through November & As Many Classes as You Like Within a Week

Yoga Soul is a new Yoga studio recently opened offering the following styles of classes: Power Yoga, Cardio Vinyasa Flow, Vinyasa Flow, Pilates Mat, Basic Yoga and Dance Fitness (guest instructors monthly). They are building a community catering to those new or old to Yoga, retired Dancers or Athletes wanting to enhance their practice in a safe peaceful environment without judgment. Also specializing in injury recovery and prevention. Yoga Soul Studio has something for your mind body and soul.

www.yoga-soulstudio.com