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Divorce with Dignity
If you or someone you know is experiencing marital issues and is in need of legal assistance, Douglas J. Wolf, A Professional Law Corporation, is available to guide you. They prepare pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and are able to resolve child custody, child support, spousal support and property division issues. They also emphasize representation of victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. They are experienced in mediation, collaboration and litigation. For a Divorce with Dignity, call (818) 888-0033.
Today in History
International Civil Aviation Day
Letter Writing Day
National Cotton Candy Day
Martin Van Buren becomes the eighth President of the United States, and the first president to be born in this country.
Thomas Edison exhibited the phonograph in 1877
Pearl Harbor was bombed in a surprise Japanese attack. It marked the U.S. entry into WWII.(1941)
Sign up now for FREE Demo Classes
Now-Dec 12th at Ladybug Music and take home a Ladybug CD!
Voted Best Parent-and-Me Music Class by Los Angeles Magazine, Ladybug Music inspires little ones to express themselves and discover their creativity using their bodies and voices. Free demo classes will be held at all Ladybug locations: Studio City, Burbank, Tarzana, Encino, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice and Hollywood. Demo classes fill up fast, so don’t wait! Register for your free class at http://www.ladybugmusic.com/demo-classes/.
The ULTIMATE Bar/Bat Mitzvah Learning Experience
Unaffiliated with a synagogue but still want to your child to become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? We just used Stephanie Streja(Mitzvah Shirah) for our son’s Bar Mitzvah, which was customized to his personality & creativity. I HIGHLY recommend! She was incredible to work with from start-finish. Stephanie offers customized Jewish education and Bar Mitzvah preparation – all inclusive instruction in Hebrew reading/writing, Shabbat blessings/prayers & chanting Torah/Haftarah. Perhaps you envision a backyard Bat Mitzvah or want to take your son to chant his Torah portion in Israel? She is partnered with a rabbi in Jerusalem to insure that your experience is memorable. Now scheduling students for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs in 2017 and beyond. The Event 2016 – Save. The. Date!
Saturday, May 21st at the Calabasas Civic Center
The city center will be transformed into a sophisticated block-party setting under the stars featuring chic dining and lounge areas throughout the gorgeous courtyard and tree-lined streets. Guests will enjoy tastings from premier local restaurants and wineries while perusing must-have, one-of-a-kind auction items during the silent auction. New elements include a beer garden featuring local craft breweries and an intimate, farm-to-table dining experience. The evening will culminate with a live concert performance that will literally have you dancing in the street! All proceeds benefit The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools
Are you feeling lost about schools for your little ones?
You’re not alone. The pressure of choosing the right school can be very stressful. Beth Hillel Elementary is hosting an Open House, Thursday, December 10th at 8am for parents of students entering grades TK-6. Beth Hillel’s individual success plans for every child and small classrooms help their students succeed academically and emotionally. At Beth Hillel Elementary, they are not just open to new ideas, they implement them! RSVP to evelyndrapkin@tbhla.org or call 818 763-8308 to find out why more parents are choosing Beth Hillel Elementary for their children.
David Siegel IS the GO-TO-GUY for ALL your construction needs
20th Century Construction is the right choice to make when you know that quality counts. Customer satisfaction remains priority #1. David knows quality craftsmanship & construction; he brings it to every project. As a contractor for more than 25 years, he specializes in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Room Additions, Doors, Windows, Finish Carpentry and Tile. MANY happy customer referrals can be furnished upon request. Always competitively priced. Call David at 818-398-2242.
“If we didn’t build it, you probably paid too much!”
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10 month old beautiful Cockatiel needs new loving home
Well trained and wants lots of love and attention. Loves to be held. He’s a bird lovers bird. Comes with a beautiful black cage. $150 obo. Call or text with questions. 805-405-0592.
Summer in December at the Zimmer Children’s Museum
Sunday, Dec 27th from 2-4pm
Yep, that’s right!… because let’s be real, even in December, it’s still sunny in L.A.! Come for pool noodle arts & crafts, bubbles, beach balls, & more!
For busy parents, finding the time to throw a great holiday bash can be difficult
Matthews 1812 House specializes in delicious handmade treats, a perfect addition to holiday get together. These tasty and pre-made desserts ship right to your doorstep, no more spending hours in the kitchen! You can impress your guests with handmade items like Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Torte, Fruitcake Bites, Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Cookies and more.
The safer hair tie solution
Made from artificial resin, invisibobble cannot absorb dirt or bacteria which means your wrist is at zero risk for any potential infection. Not only is invisibobble a healthier hair alternative to avoid bacteria, it is also the only traceless hair ring that does not kink, crease or break hair! Safe for all ages and styles for day to day and fitness use – invisobble can be found at Urban Outfitters and Top Shop all across the United States! Try it on the next man-bun, top-knot, fishtail braid or high-pony, bet you’ll fall in love.
Pin ‘Em All: Fun Crafts to Make With Your Kids
Affordable Quality Piano & Voice Lessons: Jen’s List Discount Available
Corinne DeVries loves teaching kids and adults of all ages! She was the 2013 music director for Wilbur Elementary School’s Play Production program in Tarzana and has even sung at a Lakers game. Lessons are taught weekdays in her Valley Village studio and are $30 per half hour, $60 per hour. Mention Jen’s List and get a discount for a $50 hour-long lesson. Email Corinne at corinne.devries@gmail.com or call (818) 850-0734 for more information.
Critter Club: Critter Commotion at The Natural History Museum of LA County
Saturday, January 23rd from 10-11am
Hiss! Chirp! Croak! Who makes these sounds? Let’s meet some noisy animals, and make some commotion of our own!! Critter Clubs are for 3 to 5 year-olds and a participating adult. FREE with paid Museum admission/Membership.
Calling all women who are looking for an empowering way to goal set each month and feel supported in a spiritually uplifting environment!
No matter what your background is this class is designed to help you connect to yourself, other like minded people like you, and your Spirit in a loving, warm, and fun environment. They will be delving into Kabbalistic Ideas presented by the energy of each Hebrew month, exploring personal goals and how we are keeping up with them, as well as doing some Creative exercises and Mindful Meditations to heal and restore ourselves as we grow forward. Class size is limited and there will be a few different groups in different sections of LA to accommodate women living in different areas. Email Barbara@PagetoStagePerformers.com for more info.
Brand Your New Business – Get a Professional Logo and Website Designed
Get your new business started off right with a beautiful logo design, website design, and business branding. My goal is to make your business look great. That means giving you custom design that’s affordable, fast, and hassle-free. Contact Janet Rosenthal at jtrosenthal1@yahoo.com
Want To Maximize Your Maternity Leave? Are You Confused About Your Benefits?
You may be entitled to more income and time off during your maternity leave than you think. The information that HR supplies is often incomplete or incorrect. Milk Your Benefits will help you maximize your maternity leave even if you don’t return to work. Schedule a personalized, private, flat-fee phone consultation from anywhere in California so you don’t leave anything on the table. Contact them for more information and “like” Milk Your Benefits on Facebook for pregnancy/baby/parenting news.
Therapist office available for part time use
Lovely garden view therapist office is available for unlimited use on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday mornings are available upon request.
The office is on the first floor and is across from the Commons. It includes a waiting room and free parking. It is ideal for starting a private practice or for therapists needing an extra office part time. Email Laurasalter@att.net for more information. Mother Trucker & co. Truckin’ hats
The perfect, feisty expressions for those high-spirited, fun-loving women and girls on the holiday shopping list! Mother Trucker & co. hats fit any outfit, mood or event.
Licensed Child Care in Encino / S. O. border has a rare infant spot available! And 2 open :2+ years
Encino Creative Kids Preschool & Daycare is known in the neighborhood as a quality home-based “little school” that has children with BIG PERSONALITIES!! Their kids are great at problem solving, communicating with others, creative in their senses, smart & excited in every aspect of learning & exploring. They have a low ratio to ensure that each child gets the attention that is needed in developing a well-rounded person. 1 spot open for under 2 and 2 spots open for ages 2 & up. Call 818 981-1268.
The Art of Tea Workshop
Sunday, December 13th from 2-4pm
Join Steve Schwartz, founder of Art of Tea, as he discusses teas, botanical’s, and blending practices in the Museum’s own Home Garden. You will see some of these plants growing in the garden, experience what they feel like after drying, and have an opportunity to blend and taste your own signature tea. Members can attend for $20 and Non -Members $23.
Great Lake Arrowhead Getaway President’s Week/Ski Week
February 19th-26th
This is a 2 Bdrm/ 1.5 Bath Chalet. Surrounded by pine trees, resort is in Lake Arrowhead Village and a 10-minute walk to the lakefront and a 5-minute drive to the Rim of the World Highway.
The cozy wood Alpine-style cottages have full kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces, washer/dryers, and decks with propane grills and picnic tables. All come equipped with free WiFi, satellite TV and DVD players. Rents for over $1,600 and you can have it for $1,000. Nearby skiing. Sleeps 6. Call 310-614-1477 Rest Well Baby – Pediatric Sleep Coaching
Do you have an infant, baby or toddler that does not sleep well? If so, Rest Well Baby offers gentle, effective, individualized sleep coaching for families with children up to 6 years of age. Rest Well Baby will create a unique sleep plan for your child all while offering you emotional support, guidance and basic sleep education. If you’re ready to make sleep a family priority, contact Rest Well Baby today to learn more and to schedule a FREE 15 minute initial phone call.
Winter Break Camp & Hourly Child Care at KidzCity 2yrs-13yrs
Are you ready for no school ? Winter break is a few weeks away! Drop the kids off at KidzCity HOURLY, DAILY & WEEKLY Rates. Lots of fun activities Minecraft, Cooking, Arts & Crafts & much more. Qualified & experienced staff at our licensed, gated, video monitored home in Woodland Hills. They accept CCRC and can help you for financial help
818-887-7516 A Faery Hunt’s Amazing Magical Adventure
Saturday January 23rd at 10:30am
At Los Encinos State Historic Park, join this interactive performance filled with beautiful fairies, music, fun and enchantment. As the audience makes their way through the forest, they actually become part of the story. You’ll meet faeries and funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty! A perfect show for the young and the young at heart! Reservations suggested at 818-324-6802 or reservations@afaeryhunt.com. Tickets are $12.50 per person.
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips
Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities weekly on Jen’s List since 2010. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books.
“MATH/LOGIC” developmental skill definition: recognizing and understanding cause-and-effect relationships, forming and understanding concepts, matching, classifying, categorizing, reasoning, problem-solving, strategizing, organizing ideas.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for Math/Logic development is 1 – 4 years old. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Math/Logic experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.
A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for Math/Logic development: water, sand, objects that can be taken apart and put back together, toys involving problem-solving, games, clay, objects involving counting forward and backward, toys with various shapes/colors/sizes, blocks, puzzles, objects that can be matched/classified/categorized, objects that nest.
MORE PRO-ACTIVE Parent-Supervised MATH/LOGIC Activities, 5-year-olds:
AFTER identifying similarities and differences in
clothing (solid colors, patterns, function, weight,
texture, appearance, length) and looking for items that
have 3 features like, “find something that (1) comes in
twos, (2) is white and (3) goes inside shoes”…
* IS PRESCHOOLER ready for combining 4 features?
* IF READY developmentally, ask him to choose articles
of clothing and TELL YOU what features they have
(give lots of hints).
* WITH EACH thinking and problem-solving challenge,
your child is creating more and more brain synapses
(connections), literally becoming ‘smarter.’
Upcoming – Math/Logic, pt. 14
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