Wednesday December 9 2015

Kol Tikvah Chanukah Community Celebration – No Charge
Chanukah oh Chanukah, come light the menorah!
Complimentary dinner, fun and festivities for all ages!
This Friday, December 11th
5:15pm Tot Shabbat Service (Families with children ages 0-6)
5:45pm Complimentary dinner with RSVP & Chanukah Activities
6:45pm Candle Lighting & Shabbat Services (Bring your own Menorah)
Followed by Donuts &  Coffee
They will be collecting unwrapped child toys or teen gifts for the families of Penny Lane & the West Valley Food Pantry.
 
 
Today in History
Christmas Card Day
National Pastry Day
 
 
Hands down….The BEST place for brows
Ronnie Retin is truly an EXPERT at what she does. Ronnie has 10+ years of experience & has been deemed a true artist by her clients. She believes in a FULL, NATURAL LOOKING BROW, that frames YOUR face and bone structure. You will not experience thin, over plucked, or “one size fits all” brows here. She gives each person the best shape for each individual person. Ronnie specializes in “brow rehab”(as I had to go to…LOL) and takes the time to teach each client how to reach their best brow potential. Ronnie is available Tues-Sat., from 9am-5pm at The Brow Barre inside the Vintage Beauty Bar in Woodland Hills. You will LOVE her AND your brows! Call (818) 970-4139 or book your appointment at https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TBB4ZJ.
 
 
Ready to rejoin the Workforce or find your direction?
Take control of your destiny and explore your potential. Your career is a major part of your life and it affects you as a whole person and your path to self-fulfillment. Thomas Hoffman M.S., Master Career Counselor uses a variety of proven techniques, testing and counseling to help you uncover your strengths and focus on your career goals. Services offered for clients in High School, College and Mid-Career changers. Expert in Workforce Return. Contact careerexplorers@msn.com or 818.661.3611.
 
 
Thousand Oaks Girls Softball Association Walk up Registration/Player Evaluations
Saturday, December 12th from 10am-5pm at Los Cerritos Middle School Softball Fields
Girls ages 4 1/2 – 14 of all skill levels are welcome to play! Player evaluations will also be going on as well for players entering 8U and above. Visit website for specific time information and more details.
 
 
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.
 
 
Marshmallow and Hershey Kiss Dreidels
These fun chocolate and marshmallow dreidels are not only fun to eat, but they’re also a kid-friendly craft to make!
 
 
Was It Cancer?
Previously aired on KNBC.  Local moms Dr. Val Ulene and Byrdie Lifson Pompan are saving lives by helping patients and their families navigate the confusing and complex health care system. Medical errors are much more common than most people think. Watch Delinah’s moving story of how she was misdiagnosed with a brain tumor and how Ulene and Pompan through their Clear Health Advisors researched the right doctor who made a proper diagnosis, delivered the correct treatment and saved her memory!
 
 
Clippers Winter Camp
Saturday, December 19th from 9am-4pm at the Calabasas Community Center
City of Calabasas Youth Basketball League has partnered with the Los Angeles Clippers for another season! Ages 6-14 can learn some fundamentals and get some cool stuff! For more information, contact Maurice Baker at (213) 804-2013 or youthhoops@clippers.com.
 
 
The No. 1 Thing 15 Relationship Experts Have Learned About Love
 
 
Blumoo Technology Remotely Controls All Home Media From Any Cellphone or Tablet
The patented technology combines an innovative blend of Bluetooth 4.0, infrared and an app-enabled iOS or Android device for easy use. Designed as a new-fangled remote control technology that works with all the mobile devices in a home, but also helps easily find favorite TV shows and movies all from the simple touch of a smartphone or tablet. Blumoo can be used as a universal remote for more than 250,000 different types of TVs, Blu-ray players, cable boxes, home entertainment systems and more. It converts Bluetooth Smart signals from the mobile devices into conventional remote control infrared signals. Use with music and stereos and tv’s. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=.
 
 
Preserve Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Vinegars as Holiday Gifts
DIY “vinegar with attitude,” easy to make and pretty decorated in glass containers. Use on salads, sauces, warm potato salad, cooked rice and greens, Thai soups, sushi, sweet potato fries, desserts, so much more. See how to make soft fruit/berry vinegar (raspberry-infused vinegar for desserts or diluted for a refreshing drink), vegetable vinegar (chili peppers, cucumber, garlic, celery [good used with cold turkey and chicken]), herb vinegars. Best to use non-reactive tools: glass, wood, plastic. Lasts 4 months unrefrigerated or 6 months refrigerated.
DIY flavor-infused vinegar recipes.
Infusions using red/white wine vinegars.
 
 
Give the gift of healthy, gourmet, home delivered meals to your loved ones this holiday season
Fitness Kitchen LA delivers delicious, nutritious chef-prepared cuisine, including custom meal plans, and la carte options, to LA and surrounding areas. Fitness Kitchen LA offers a variety of plans to choose from based on users’ health and fitness goals, including four meals per day which vary in portion to accommodate the specific plan.
 
 
Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Jpegs: Have Elise Preserve Your Photos in a Beautiful Way 
Do you have photos shoved in a drawer or stored on your phone, with the thought that someday you will put them into albums? Often the photos get lost or damaged or you just never get around to it. Elise loves to do scrapbook albums for people. She can do digital albums and organize too. Let her give your photos a new life by placing them onto decorated pages that show off your photos and preserves them for generations to come. For a special event or a lifetime of memories, call (818) 590-2989. 
 
 
Pet Boarding & Day Care: Treated Like Part of the Family 
Reasonable rates and long term discounts. In home, cage free environment. Over 20 years experience and lots of TLC, socialization, exercise. Access to a 24 hour veterinarian. Call Susan at (818) 773-8378.
 
 
Santa Monica Condo: 4 Blocks to the Beach 
Available December 15th or possibly sooner. Turnkey 1 bedroom/1 bath Ocean Park condo. Stainless steel appliances including French door refrigerator with icemaker, stovetop oven, microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Washer/dryer in unit. Dark maple hardwood floors, eco-quartz countertops, custom white cabinets, Italian porcelain tile bathtub and shower. Recessed lighting/dimmers throughout. All new electrical and copper plumbing throughout. Covered assigned parking space and storage. $2600/mo-will consider pet. Call or text Hayley at (818) 519-8177 or thelevyrentals@gmail.com.
 
 
A Chess Tutor to Teach You & your Child Chess: A Game That Truly Improves Your Thinking & is Fun
Matthew is rated an expert chess player. He has played for over ten years and is very passionate about it. He really enjoys teaching chess, is very patient and makes learning fun. He can go to your home or meet at a local library or coffee shop. He is based out of West Hills and will drive within a ten mile radius. People as young as age 7 up to 101 can learn chess. Matthew charges $40 per hour. Email matthewshuben@gmail.com or call/ text him at (818) 522-9185 to set up a lesson.
 
 
Healthy Crispy Baked Potato Latkes
 
 
Creative Painting Techniques: 10% Discount Til End of Year
Years of experience in painting and decorating. Free color consultation. Interior and exterior, Faux finish, woodwork
and finish carpentry.  Call the office at (818) 883-7643 or email crtvpainttec@aol.com
 
 
Need a Rental Space But Not the Taj Mahal?
Let Connect Studios LA be the venue for your next event! This bright and roomy studio space is perfect for: casting sessions, rehearsals, table reads, acting classes, casting workshops and more. From its large and inviting reception area, to the meeting room (big enough for up to 30 guests), and including the fully equipped kitchen, Connect Studios can be the perfect rental to give that finishing touch to your event.
 
 
Hebrew School Alternative Option
Looking for an alternative to Traditional Hebrew School for your kids? Available for private classes or 1:1 tutoring in the home after-school hours on a weekly or bi-monthly basis. This program is designed for Jewish kids who come from all different kinds of Jewish backgrounds and are interested in a personally tailored Curriculum to promote maximum learning in the most enjoyable and creative ways. Email Barbara@PagetoStagePerformers.com for more information. Offering classes in the following subjects: Hebrew Reading and Writing, Jewish History, Holidays, Jewish Philosophy, accompanied by Yoga, Music, Cooking, Dance, Playwriting, and Mindful Meditation.  Barbara brings the classes all to you. Call (310) 498-2352.
 
 
The Juicy Story of Citrus Workshop
Saturday, January 16th from 1-4pm
Trace the history of citrus: from its Asian origins as a delicacy savored on special occasions, to an ornamental masterpiece in European Renaissance gardens, to the center of a booming Southern California citrus industry. Peel back the years as they focus on the history of SoCal citrus. Participants will prepare salads using various types of citrus, and then of course, grab a fork and dig in! Members can attend for $28 and Non-Members for $30. 
 
 
Need Extra Holiday Cash: Work Part Time From Home
Work part time this Holiday Season with Leslie and Younique! Younique’s makeup is so popular they are having a hard time keeping some of it in stock! Especially the magic Liquid to Powder Foundation! If you are looking for a bit of extra cash, to save of college, or to start a new career – Leslie can help! If she can do it part time from her computer, around her kids schedule, you can too.
 
 
If Your Kid is Vegetarian or Vegan Then Find Out About www.VeganCamp.org & www.VegKids.org
Veg Kids is a club with events on weekends for veg kids to connect with other veg kids – potluck this Saturday, animal rescue event the next, etc. On vacations there’s no better camp for Veg Kids than these great little Vegan Camps that have been around for twenty-four years. Your kid will be glad to not have to ask what’s in the food and not to have people giving a hard time about being veg. The camp food and activities are totally conscious and even non-veg kids love it all. Email vegan@VegKids.org for more info.
 
 
PT or FT Tax Principal: CPA Firm in Westlake Village
Looking for a Tax Principal that specializes in various aspects of partnership, S Corp and individual tax including real estate and venture capital ownership. Will work directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies. Duties and skills include:
*At least 8-15 years of public accounting experience in a tax department.
*CPA license.
*Prior experience working with CCH Profx Tax Software preferred.
*Manage IRS/FTB audits and correspondence.
*Prepare complex returns and review staff return preparation
Offering an excellent compensation package and competitive base salary. Submit your resume to Mycki Withington at mwithington@spectrum-cpa.com for consideration.
 
 
Know anyone that would love to lower their monthly electric and gas bills?
1) Do you know anyone that uses electricity or natural gas?
2) Would they like to pay less, earn travel perks or even get it for free?
3) Would you like to earn a residual income and potentially thousands of $’s in bonuses to refer people to this opportunity?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all 3 questions, email cg100energy@aol.com to receive information for this awesome opportunity.