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Progressive Education in the Valley
Children’s Community School has been teaching elementary age children (K to 6) for over 30 years. Progressive education has been a staple of American education for over 100 years. With a focus on learning by doing and helping children know themselves as learners, CCS’ socially conscious curriculum has helped create students who are prepared for middle school, but more importantly for life. Come see it for yourself!
Today in History
Sherlock Holmes appeared for the first time in print in “A Study in Scarlet.” (1887)
In Montgomery, Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat in the front section of a bus. (1955)
Eat a Red Apple Day
World Aids Awareness Day
* Bingo Month
* Write a Friend Month
Well Established Indoor Playground For Sale in San Fernando Valley
Step into a well established indoor playground as your business dream. This business provides indoor play, classes, birthday parties on a weekly basis. Large retail space with plenty of room to create your own vision. Purchase would include all equipment, party supplies, database and more! Plenty of parking and an excellent reputation in the surrounding San Fernando valley area. The business has been established since 2010. Owners looking to sell ASAP. Contact partiesforme@gmail.com for more information.
Shawn Baxendale From “It’s a Dog Thing”: Trains Your Dog & You
Shawn has been working with dogs for more than a decade and can help you with your sweet puppy, your naughty dog and everything in between. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Boarding in a cage free environment is also available. She can board your dog too – no # of min. nights needed. Call (818) 795-2100. I HIGHLY recommend as well as MANY MANY other Jens List members too! She truly is incredible!
The holidays are coming…
Parties, winter camps for the kids, mini vacations, last minute home repairs, end-of-year planning. Momstamp is the place for you to get all the recommendations you’ll need to handle all of the excitement and chaos of the end of the year. Sign-up between now and December 15th and be entered to win a $250 Amazon gift card (plus other Momstamp goodies!). The trusted solution for your parenting needs.
Your friend has cancer. Are you sure you know exactly what to say or to do to be the most helpful?
Probably not and that feels yucky, doesn’t it? 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend’s Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss is a modern, essential, refreshing, how-to guide offering practical tips on what to say (and NOT say) and specific ways to support and love a friend, co-worker or family member who is coping with cancer, loss or any crisis. What you do matters! Take action that matters! Order your book now at http://amzn.to/1NiZhkx.
Names that people have been calling them…
Glideboard, hands-free Segway, electric scooter, or just “rideable” (ugh). If you want to speak the language of the people, just stick with hoverboard (though maybe use air quotes around “hover” because that is not actually what’s happening). One of the year’s hottest gifts! Starting at $325 – local – get them before the holidays! Call or text Tony at 323-847-7632 for more info.
Disney On Ice presents Frozen – Southland Tour
STAPLES Center; Honda Center, Anaheim; CBBA Ontario and Long Beach Arena
Dec. 9th-January 4th
Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and the mystical trolls as they journey to discover that true love is the most magical power of all! Audiences will be whisked away into the wintery world of Arendelle by dazzling special effects and astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to Disney classics such as “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, Disney On Ice presents Frozen is the unforgettable celebration of love and friendship that will create a lifetime of memories to last a lifetime. Tickets start at $30.
Join Teresa Anne Power at Goorus Yoga – Bring Your Family Yoga
Saturday, January 9th from 11am-12:30pm
Yoga is not only for kids! In this workshop, you’ll learn to get the entire family on board. Determine a night or two during each week where you can practice yoga together as part of a physical fitness routine. The truth is that yoga is beneficial for all ages, and serves as a wonderful way for you to all connect while maintaining good mental and physical health simultaneously. Cost is $25/family.
310-765-4871
GMM Upcycling Gives 2nd Life to LA Light Pole Banners by Turning Them Into Super Cool Products
You drive by these every day on the streets of LA. They’re the light pole banners that advertise everything from museum exhibits to school fairs. GMM UPCYCLING is keeping these banners out of the landfill by creating useful products from this virtually indestructible material. Made from a reinforced vinyl, these banners are made to stand the test of time. GMM UPCYCLING is bringing the same quality and durability to products that are not only practical, but because of their origin are unique and super cool looking too. Everything is really easy to clean with just a damp cloth. You also get to pick the banner that your products are made from. Use JENSLIST20 for 20% off.
Join Congregation Or Ami for a Shabbat Chanukah Celebration for all ages
Friday, December 11th at 6:30 pm
Congregation Or Ami, a Reform Jewish congregation in Calabasas, CA, invites families to come to their annual multi-generational Chanukah service. Or Ami is a warm, welcoming community that is proud of its innovative education programs, its commitment to social justice, and its focus on caring for one another. Come home to Judaism. Come home to Or Ami.
26115 Mureau Road, Suite B in Calabasas, 91302
Don’t Let A Burglar Ruin Your Holiday Season
A burglary occurs every 16 seconds. Over 1000 burglaries in October alone in Los Angeles. Don’t become a victim. Get *FREE installation and *FREE equipment on an ADT Security system from your local ADT Rep, just by being a Jens List subscriber. No hassle, no high pressure sales. Mention Jens List to set up a free consultation to get your free equipment and installation. Call Mike at 310-663-6453 or email mtertoole@adt.com. *Restrictions apply.
New Story-Sharing Mobile App Captures and Preserves Memories
everyStory is a cloud-based story-sharing platform that acts as an interactive photo album on a mobile device, allowing users to have access to audio and picture files anywhere, anytime. This app is equipped to record all audio from the storyteller/user as they naturally flip through photos and gives your photos a voice. Users can safely share stories and photos with friends and family, who can then contribute new photos to existing stories or new stories to existing photos. Whether you want to document your child’s first steps, document your love story or even record your Grandpa’s old fishing stories, now you can with a few simple taps on your mobile device.
SuperFood Drive
Seeks to transform local food drives, national food banks and global humanitarian aid into providers of nutrient-dense non-perishable SuperFoods. By educating both the givers and receivers of non-perishable SuperFood items, they promote health and wellbeing to individuals and their communities. Working with partner organizations, SuperFood Drive educates the community about the health benefits of eating nutrient-dense SuperFoods and works to ensure the accessibility of healthy food to all people, especially those in need.
12th Annual Handmade for All Holiday Gift Boutique
Friday, December 4th from 9am-6pm
Saturday, December 5th from 9am-4pm
Sunday, December 6th from 10am-3pm
It’s time for the best opportunity to shop local and support handmade! We’ve assembled the creations of over 20 local artisans to knock out your shopping list in one place, with no admission, easy parking, refreshments, a central cashier, and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You’ll be able to find jewelry, knitted items, art, cards for all occasions, gourmet goodies, candles, bath and body stuff, pottery, pet accessories, home décor, blankets, kitsch, baby items, eco-friendly goods, and more! Everything is handmade by local artists and it’s all been handpicked!
14127 Kittridge Street in Van Nuys, 91405
Your Advanced Jr. Chef can make Giada’s Chicken Cacciatore
After browning dredged chicken pieces, set aside. Sauté bell pepper, onion and garlic, and stir in a good dry white wine, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, capers, oregano. Return chicken to pan, turning to coat with sauce, and simmer until done. Remove chicken. Reduce sauce for a few min, then spoon over chicken, and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil (important flavor element). Serve with rice or pasta or garlic mashed potatoes (recipe makes ample sauce). Notes: recipe includes a how-to video; any dark/white meat combo works; can be made ahead and reheated; optional to add mushrooms, red pepper flakes or use spicy canned tomatoes; increase garlic/oregano/onion for stronger flavor. Parental supervision.
 Newborn and Infant Specialist (a.k.a Baby Nurse), Postpartum DoulaVeronica Hinojosa Stang offers her maternity services in the LA area. Baby – Infant Private Consultation. Specializing in Preemies, Newborn care & Twins specialist; supporting families with babies through birth, adoption or surrogacy. She will educate, guide & teach you to be able to handle your little one. The journey starts with Pre & Post – Natal Education. If desired, breastfeeding & Lactation education, Infant care & bottle feeding support. Infant Sleep training is a specialty.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Westfield Topanga
Monday, December 7th from 5-7pm
Join Westfield Topanga and Chabad of West Hills for a special family Chanukah Menorah lighting. Families are invited to come partake in the celebration, where children can create their own Menorah to take home, enjoy free latkes and doughnuts, and listen to festive music as the menorah is lit.
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91303(Level 2 inside Westfield Topanga, near American Eagle Outfitters)
Things that children of divorce wish their parents knew
This Holiday Season relive your old family movie moments with the tape to DVD Transfer Co.
Remember when the kids were that little? Now through December 10th,Jens List members get 15% off all orders. Convert and consolidate all your old home movie tapes to DVD, bluray or digital with personalized 3D menus and intelligent chapters. All DVDs come with a lifetime guarantee. Call 855-TAPE2DVD to schedule an appointment. Preserve. Protect. Consolidate. Duplicate.
 Automobile Accidents/Personal InjuryIf you know anyone who has been in an auto accident recently or in the past, call Arthur Liberty with Liberty & Associates for free advice. He has been in the personal injury field for 30 years and has had great settlements for his clients. This is a family run business where they treat their clients like they are part of our family.
866-808-7700
5 colorful, lovable little detectives who use special sleuthing skills to help children solve the mysteries of feelings
Each Moodster personifies a basic emotion that all children experience in their everyday lives: sunshine-yellow Coz is HAPPY, ragin’ red Razzy feels ANGRY, in-the-pink Lolly is LOVING, boo-hoo-blue Snorf feels SAD, and shaking-like-a-leaf green Quigly is SCARED. With the help of The Moodsters, children learn that all feelings are okay-you just have to get to know them! Featuring electronic toys (the Feelings Flashlight, Moodster Mirror, and Moodster Meter), books, apps, and a website (www.themoodsters.com) filled with games, learning activities, and Guidelines for Grownups, The Moodsters teach invaluable emotional intelligence skills and strategies to children ages 3-6.
Rock the Locks
All-spray, non-aerosol line of natural hair products for kids. Contains no sulfates or parabens! Rock the Locks products come in fruity scents and are infused with organic ingredients.
Shampoo + Conditioner Spray
Detangler Spray
Anti-Frizz Spray
Curl Boost Spray
Flex Gel Spray
Concert: Andrew & Polly at the Zimmer Children’s Museum
Sunday, Dec 13th at 3pm
Recipients of the 2012 ASCAP Foundation Joe Raposo Children’s Music Award, this delightful duo will perform imaginative and thoughtful songs that encourage musical playfulness for people with any number of teeth! Welcome back Andrew & Polly for a show you definitely do not want to miss!
Mummies Exhibition: Closing Celebration at The Natural History Museum of LA County
Sunday, January 10th from 10am-3pm
Join the exclusive Mummies: New Secrets from the Tombs exhibition in its final week with live performances and unique art activities. Create prints inspired by the Egyptian designs seen in the Mummies exhibition with artists from Self Help Graphics & Art, design Peruvian inspired pouches with artists from Barnsdall Arts and much more! FREE with paid Museum Admission/Membership. Everyone is welcomed!
DECEMBER Annual Sales
CHEAPER AROUND CHRISTMAS Some things are actually cheaper during the season. It’s that old supply and demand thing. 7-1/2 watt Christmas tree lights can cost as little as 10 cents apiece. These are the same lights that go into nite lights (usually white or clear) that many people use to illuminate their hallways. Yet if you go to a store for a nightlight bulb you can pay as much as 70 cents apiece. So buy a bunch. The same is true for candles. If you like to burn a candle or two other times of the year, you will pay a small fortune. Yet at Christmas, candles are cheap. If you live in an area where the power seems to get knocked out during a hurricane or a winter storm, having a supply of candles is very comforting. Stock up on these two items and buy enough to last until this time next year
— FREE CALENDARS, PLANNERS
You can often find free calendars at restaurants, hardware stores, utility companies and many other locations. You may be able to find quite a variety including desk calendars, small wallet size calendars about the size of a business card and even some on bamboo from a Chinese restaurant or full wall calendars with phases of the moon and Farmer’s Almanac type information. Also banks and tax services often give out a number of different record keeping books. For example, free planners may be available from banks, but often you have to ask. Tax log booklets for recording tax deductible expenses are often free from tax services.
BEWARE: When you exchange or get a refund for a Christmas gift make sure that you get what you’re owed:
* #1. Get a refund or credit for the price that was really paid. Since so many items go on sale right after Christmas, clerks may only credit you for the current sale price, not the actual price that was paid. This is not proper. Insist on getting a full credit or refund.
* #2. Make sure that any tax is also refunded. Stores have a way of “forgetting” to refund the tax.
BEWARE: Jewelry stores often promote big sales around Christmas, but the savings are often not much more than the regular price. Don’t be fooled.
TYPICAL ANNUAL SALES: The day ‘AFTER’ Christmas prices drop dramatically. We suggest parents give their kids some cash to spend on sales during this time period. Items like bathrobes and sweaters can be cut in half along with other Christmas items.
MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE: Don’t buy anything around Christmas!
TRAVEL: Early December is a great time to go to Florida when it is often a good bargain and less crowded.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: apples, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, collards, cranberries, endive, grapefruit, kale, mushrooms, oranges, parsley, rutabagas, winter squash, turnips. NOTE: With some produce now available all during the year, many people have forgotten when fruits and vegetables are really fresh. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher, taste better and that money may be going to local farmers.
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Tuesday December 1 2015
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