Friday January 9 2015

Child and Teen Social Smarts Groups at Growing Minds

Help your child or teen sharpen their social smarts at Growing Minds, a comprehensive center specializing in assessment and interventions with children, teens, and families. Our social skills groups will teach your child how to choose friends, how to handle teasing/bullying, anger management skills, and internet safety, among other things. The groups are facilitated by Dr. Svetlana Ravinovich, Clinical Director of Growing Minds. To get more information about services, call 323.459.4968

www.GranadaHillsClinicalPsychology.com 

 

 

Today in History

www.history.com/this-day-in-history 

The United Nations opens it’s headquarters in New York City.

 

 

Do you own a business with goods or services? (a note from Jen Levinson)

Round Meadow Elementary will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary & hosting a very large Gala on February 28th that will be attended by current families and past alumni. We are seeking donations for goods and services to be used in our Silent Auction, to raise the desperately needed funds to continue with a great education. Your business name will be shown next to your donated item and listed in the monthly Round Meadow newsletter and on Bidding For Good, which is a National auction site for charities with over 450,000 registered shoppers. At Round Meadow, staff, pupils, and parents share responsibility to develop academically successful, well-rounded children who are outstanding citizens. The commitment at Round Meadow is to provide an enriching and nurturing environment where all students can reach and even exceed their potential. Sponsorships are a great way to advertise to the event attendees. Please email silentauction@rmpfa.org for more info & the donation form. Thanks you support and generosity! 

 

 

Woodcrest Elementary School Kindergarten Open House

Tuesday, January 13th from 9:30am-1:30pm

Woodcrest Elementary School prepares students for middle school and life. Students acquire strong written and verbal communication skills, learn subject matter using 21st  century technology, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and make lifelong friends in a welcoming and diverse school community.

Shosh Byron – Admissions Director.

818-345-3002

6043 Tampa Ave. in Tarzana

www.woodcrestschool.com 

 

 

The Mensch With The Wrench -AutoAid

AutoAid, a family owned and operated, AAA approved, Certified Female Friendly (by AskPatty.com) and AngiesList Super Service Award winning Auto Body & Auto Repair shop since 1979 is offering FREE WET WEATHER CHECKS. With more rain coming, are your tires, wipers, brakes and lights road ready? If in doubt, please call for an appointment and minimize the risk of an accident. David, Alex, Tony or Jack are ready to help. Call (818) 901-1113 or email info@autoaidrescue.com for more info. Visit www.autoaidrescue.com for $25 OFF your first visit. 14526 Erwin Street in Van Nuys. This just in, on YELP: “Excellent service! I highly recommend Auto Aid for your auto needs. They are trustworthy, professional and friendly. A rare find!”

 

 

CHA, an independent school for students in PS through grade 8, is hosting an Admissions Open House

Sunday, January 11th at 1pm

Come see why CHA is right for your child:

* Collaborative learning

* Small classes with individualized instruction

* Inquiry-based projects that engage children’s natural curiosity

* Global perspective

* Safe, 16-acre campus

* CHA grads enter the highly selective high schools of their choice

To RSVP, visit www.chaschool.org or call Kerry Maguire at (818) 998-4037 x275.

 

 

Divorce With Dignity

Divorce is one of the hardest events someone can go through in their life. We want to make that transition as smooth and comforting as possible. Douglas Wolf has practiced law exclusively in the area of family law and dependency law for over thirty five years. As an experienced litigator, mediator and collaborative lawyer. It is easy to feel alone during this process and with us by your side, you won’t. For more information, contact Douglas J. Wolf APLC at (818) 888-0033.

http://www.warnercenterbusinessprofessionals.com/douglas-j-wolf-attorney-mediator/ 

 

 

Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter Leads

http://jenslist.com/2015/01/08/los-angeles-nanny-leads-housekeeper-babysitter-list-dec-23-jan-8/

   

Special Icon  Wild Women Hiking Adventure Club invites you to try their new Trail Tone (TM) adventures

Tone arms, butt, abs, and get a great cardio workout on the most beautiful trails in Southern California. Trail Tone is a 90 min adventure including a 3 mile hike and targeted toning exercises. No weights, no walls, no treadmill. Wild Women Hiking membership is $10/mo but JensList members can join for 30days for $1 (Valid til 1/31) All hikes are free for members! Go to www.wildwomenhiking.com – use code:JENSVIP0115

 

 

Generation Smartphone: A Guide for Parents of Tweens & Teens

https://www.lookout.com/resources/reports/smartphone-family-guide 

 

 

50 Shades of Grey Movie/Pole-chair Dance with Goodie Bag

Sun., Feb. 15th from 7-10pm at Cinopolis Westlake Village

To get the party started, jump into a fun pole & lap dance class at the Domestic Goddess Studio! Learn fun moves to share with your own Christian Grey at home! And leave with a goodie bag! $40pp.

Private screening of 50 Shade of Grey – $45.80. Includes 2 drink tickets for beer/wine and popcorn/candy. 

Use PayPal to pay for the movie tickets. Use email address dplacencio@dacorsi.net to make payment to https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/send-money-online.

For payment to the pre-event at Domestic Goddess use https://squareup.com/market/rhonda-clure/shades-of-grey-pole-play.

Choose to do both the lesson/goodie bag & movie or both-separate costs for each. Payment due Jan. 15th.

 

 

4 tickets to Sold-out Pitbull/Enrique Iglesias Concert at Staples Center

Friday, February 13th  at 7:30pm

Section 101, Row 11. Selling for face value – $205 each. Email lilvicz@aol.com to purchase the tickets.

 

 

Casting for Trivia Game Show From the Producers of Shark Tank

Casting a new trivia game show for ABC & Mark Burnett Productions. Looking for intelligent people with big personalities to compete for a huge cash prize! Call (818) 433-0975 or email triviacasting1@gmail.com.

 

 

DASH, TLC among healthiest diets: report. What about Paleo?

http://m.today.com/health/dash-tlc-among-healthiest-diets-report-what-about-paleo-1D80406788 

 

 

Shabbat Experience: A Class For Families With Children Ages 6 to 24 Months

Fridays from 9:15-10:45am from January 9th-March 13th

Kol Tikvah ECC. Explore and learn with the newest member of your family. This class focuses on socializing and building relationships for you and your child. Outdoor/indoor play, music, art, movement, parent discussion, Shabbat celebration, and a weekly special guest will give your family an opportunity to connect with other families and the Kol Tikvah community. To sign up or for more information, contact Ana at (818) 992-1960 or anay@koltikvah.org.

www.koltikvah.org 

 

 

pediped® Announces Official Shoe Naming Contest

Children’s footwear brand pediped® will name a new style after one of its fans. The winning name will be used for a style in the pediped® Spring/Summer 2016 Collection. To enter the contest, fans must post a picture of their child on Instagram, with his or her name, and the reason why pediped® should name a shoe after him or her. The photo must be posted with the contest hashtag #namethatpediped and the pediped® Instagram account must be tagged as @pedipedfootwear. Photo entries will be accepted until 11:59pm PST on January 11th. The winner will receive a $100 pediped gift card and a free pair of the style named. pediped® will announce the winner in February upon the official launch of the Spring/Summer 2015 Collection. 

 

Special Icon   Kick off 2015 by Learning How to Prioritize and Stay Focused in 2015 – eWomen Network Calabasas

Wednesday, January 21st at 11:30am

Creativity/productivity specialist and author Samantha Bennett will be the featured speaker at eWomenNetwork – Calabasas Chapter’s monthly accelerated networking luncheon. She will speak about – Slightly Distracted by Sparkly Things: How to Prioritize and Stay Focused in 2015. Bennett will offer tips on choosing between your great ideas, overcoming self-doubt and the secret to success in just 15 minutes a day.

www.ewomennetwork.com/chapter/calabasas 

 

 

Play Bunco With The Chatsworth FUN-raisers

Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30pm at SanSai Japanese Grill

9243 Winnetka Avenue in Chatsworth

$10 donation. You don’t need to know how to play…just roll the dice and bring your spirit of fun! Door prizes. Food and drinks available for purchase. Dinner is at 6:30, followed by Bunco at 7:15. Call Annie to reserve your seats at (818) 882-6437. Pay at door. Free parking. 

www.meetup.com/The-Chatsworth-FUN-raisers 

 

 

What You Learn in Your 40s

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/03/01/opinion/ 

 

 

Do You Have a Gifted Child That Needs a More Challenging School Experience?

Oak Crest Academy offers an alternative progressive education model with cutting edge gifted math and science curricula to provide students an exceptional academic experience while integrating music, dance, foreign language and fine arts. The school provides cognitive development and cultivates interest in many electives. They provide a suite of project based classes that help kids develop critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills, and learn to respect others

www.oakcrestacademy.org 

 

Special Event Icon  Outside the Box has welcomed Save a Little Life to the Woodland Hills Store

Thursday, January 29th at 6:30pm

Save a Little Life is a well-known and respected co. throughout So. Cal. The course’s goal is to prepare parents and caregivers for the most unlikely of events. Class includes review of safety issues and guidelines, as well as “hands on” practice of infant, toddler/child skills with age appropriate mannequins. In addition, they cover airway obstruction removal skills, which parents are always concerned about. Learn to Save a Little Life Today!

https://www.savealittlelife.com/ 

 

 

Does Your Child Want To Be On Broadway? Get Private Musical Theatre Coaching from a PRO!

Does your son or daughter want to be on Broadway or just love to sing? Study with someone who’s actually been on Broadway and still does it! Michelle Lane, one of the Vocal Director at Calabasas High (renowned for its arts program), is accepting new students. Each 50-minute lesson combines vocal technique training as well as age-appropriate acting coaching all in one session! Email info@workshoplane.com for more information. Audition coaching and straight acting coaching also available. Call (818) 802-2944.

www.workshoplane.com 

 

 

Sales This Weekend

Estate/Clearing Sale

Saturday, January 10th from 8am-2pm

Calling All Cowboys! Rustic, Cowboy, Country Home filled with furniture, artist paintings, saddles, saddle horses, cowboy hats, cowboy boots , rustic signs, chaps, home accessories and lots more. Cash only.

21145 Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills

AND

Multi-family Garage Sale

Saturday, January 10th from 8am-12pm – No early birds please.

Lots of baby and kid items including Baby Bjorn, Moby wraps, strollers, etc.

24553 Indian Hill Lane, West Hills 91307

AND

Used Furniture For Sale

Great Condition~Everything Must Go! Moving out of state. Gorgeous couch ($250), end table ($30), coffee table ($35), night stand ($20), living room cabinet ($50), bookcase ($15) and other assorted items. Email Carmela848@yahoo.com 

 

 

Smoked Salt, Dried Apricot and Almond Chocolate Bark

4 ingredients (freshly purchased nuts/fruit, good-quality bittersweet chocolate). After melting/tempering chocolate, scatter apricots and almonds and sprinkle coarse smoked salt. Let dry, then break into irregular pieces. Dried fruit alts: diced papaya, diced pineapple, cherries, cranberries. Nut alts: (un)salted pistachios, cashews, macadamias. Seed options: toasted sunflower, pepitas. Special equipment: instant-read thermometer, offset spatula, parchment, 11″x17″ baking sheet.

http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/ 

White chocolate bark. Walnuts, very good white chocolate (melted in microwave), cranberries, dried apricots.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/ 

 

 

Mid-City Los Angeles Paint & Sip Every Friday & Saturday Evenings

January: Friday (7:30pm) & Saturday (6:30pm) nights 

Enjoy an evening of painting and sipping with music and fun social atmosphere. Bring friends or come alone and enjoy yourself. By the end of the night, and a glass of wine, our instructor will have you painting like Van Gogh. Visit the site and peruse the paintings, pick your day and pay. It’s that simple. They provide all paint supplies. You BYOB. Special discount for Jen’s List members if you use promo code: jan-jenslist. Reg. $45. $30 for list members only. Expires February 6th.

www.paintandsiplosangeles.com/ 

 

 

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World

http://wearethatfamily.com/2013/03/raising-grateful-kids-in-an-entitled-world/