Thursday December 10 2015

Grab Your Spot in Ladybug Music’s 10-week Winter Session!
Winter Session starts mid-January, but classes are already filling up! 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. Offering funky, soulful and eclectic music in a mixed-age (infant – 4 years old) setting, Ladybug Music offers classes in Studio City, Burbank, Encino Tarzana, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice and Pacific Palisades.
Check out available class times at http://www.ladybugmusic.com/classes/, and join them for Winter Session! Or sign up for a free demo class at http://www.ladybugmusic.com/demo-classes/. Free demos are happening this week, and the week of January 11th.
 
 
Today in History
Human Rights Day
Wyoming, a territory of the U.S., allowed women to vote and hold office (1869).
Dr. Martin  Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. (1964)
 
 
Calabasas Pediatrics
A truly amazing concierge practice providing personalized pediatric health care with an emphasis on nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and preventive medicine. Offering the latest medical technology including photo vision screening, ImPACT testing, Cellscope direct and GeneSight, patients can also email Dr. Tanya Altman when needed. She loves spending time with her patients in the office, at their home and even at night and on weekends, when they often need her most. Dr. Tanya comes HIGHLY recommended by MANY in the community.
 
 
The Event Returning to Calabasas With Big Surprises
 
 
Focus Group With 12 Weeks of FREE Workouts & FREE Food
Would you love to kick off 2016 with an eating and workout routine in place?  We’re looking for men & women (25-60 years) to be real people testimonials for a focus group we’re doing for a weight loss product that includes FREE Workouts & FREE delicious (and natural!) food products. You must need to lose 15-50 pounds. Classes would start in January and take place in Culver City, so you must live our work near there. For all the details and to sign up go to www.getsuperpeople.com.
 
 
Mirga Grazinytė-Tyla & Hilary Hahn Los Angeles Philharmonic
December 10th, 11th and 12th at 8pm at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Experience a powerful performance by Assistant Conductor Mirga Grazinytė-Tyla along with virtuoso violinist Hilary Hahn. These two charismatic & passionate musicians have been taking the classical music world by storm with their commanding talent. Mirga shares her passion for Weinberg’s ballet music from 1955 and Tchaikovsky’s fervent Fourth Symphony. Violinist Hilary Hahn joins her to shine new light on a gem from the Golden Age. On Thurs., Dec. 10th, enjoy a special offer to bring a friend for free when you purchase a full price ticket.* Use the code BringAFriend when you place your order.
 
 
Kol Tikvah Chanukah Community Celebration
Friday, December 11th – Tot Shabbat at 5:15pm, Dinner at 5:45pm
Chanukah oh Chanukah, come light the menorah on the 6th night with food and fun for all ages. Bring your own Chanukah for a candle lighting. 5:15 pm Tot Shabbat, 5:45 pm activities & complimentary dinner with advance RSVP at www.koltikvah.org and donation of a new unwrapped child toy or teen gift. Enjoy a warm friendly Shabbat service at 6:45 pm with Rabbi Jon, Cantor Noa, Rabbi Becky, the Kol Tikvah Glee Club & temple band Kolplay.
20400 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills
(818) 348-0670
 
 
dōTERRA®
In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health care practices. These essential oils are gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. Each dōTERRA essential oil is also carefully and thoroughly tested using the strict CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® quality protocol. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade dōTERRA essential oils.
 
 
A delicious range of gluten/wheat free products that have great nutritional profile AND taste great
Not only is BFree gluten & wheat free, but also dairy, egg, nut and soy free, making them free from all major allergens and suitable for vegans! Sometimes people that suffer from an intolerance to one thing are also prone to suffer an intolerance to another. Everything is low in fat and high in fiber compared to standard alternatives. The Multigrain Wraps are only 100 calories per wrap. BFree products taste so great you won’t believe they’re not wheat! The breads and rolls are soft & don’t crumble. The wraps wrap and roll without cracking, whether you eat them hot or cold! Avoiding wheat and gluten doesn’t mean than you have to lose out on taste anymore!
 
 
The coolest thing to happen to cold drinks
The new KEURIG® KOLD™ drinkmaker-experience all your favorites and new discoveries, fresh-made. Make all your favorites perfectly chilled, about 39°. Make soda and seltzer-perfectly carbonated without a CO2 canister. Make perfectly portioned 8 oz. beverages-most having 100 calories or less.
 
 
“We didn’t forget him? We just miscounted!”
If you forgot to see Home Alone 25th Anniversary in cinemas, don’t panic. You have one more opportunity to take in this family comedy when Home Alone returns to cinemas on December 9. Tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/1XQF0w1.
 
 
Breath Circle in the San Fernando Valley
Saturday, December 12th from 4-6pm
The holidays bring up mixed emotions. Joyous for some, difficult for others. The December Breath Circle is dedicated to Boundaries. Understanding and setting them help us feel less vulnerable. The Breath Circle is a guided group meditation. Using an easy-to-learn, 3-step breathing technique, you will increase endorphins, shed negative feelings, and feel refreshed, cleansed and happy. For more info, visit and Like the Facebook page. Call (818) 989-3146.
 
 
Fitness/weight management app designed just for kids – complete with personalized coaching
Kurbo is unlike adult fitness apps, which focus solely on food tracking and calorie counting. Instead, it offers games, in-app chats and video sessions with a personalized coach, and an easy “traffic light system” breaking down food categories into three easily identifiable colors. The app was designed off of 30 years of childhood obesity research from Stanford University.
 
 
Kismet Kids Musical Theatre Presents: Disney’s Cinderella
Saturday & Sunday, December 12th & 13th at 11am and 3pm at Kismet Kids Musical Theatre at Egremont School
Affordable, local, live theatre for kids, by kids. See the cast of talented youth ages 5 – 15 in Disney’s Cinderella! Appropriate for all ages! Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! With a little help from her Fairy Godmother, come see Cinderella as she meets Prince Charming and see all her wishes come true!
19850 Devonshire Street in Chatsworth, 91311
 
 
Great Handyman Lead
Mark Freeborg can do it all. From small to large jobs, inside and out, he’s your guy. Call (818) 835-6564 for a free estimate. References available.
 
 
Nanny Connections LA kick-off event partnering with Giggles n Hugs
Friday, December 11th from 6-7pm at Giggles n Hugs
Families are invited to take pictures with Santa & get into the holiday spirit. Nanny Connections is excited to partner with Giggles N’ Hugs to host their holiday party for general public, their inaugural California event. Families are invited to come and celebrate the holiday season. Take your picture with the jolly man himself, Santa.
866-484-5550
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., #155 in Los Angeles, 90067
 
 
Oral care that’s safe, effective, delicious and beautiful
Hello is a brand of naturally friendly oral care products. The line currently includes a range of toothpastes, mouthwashes, and breath sprays in delicious flavors and beautiful packages, as well as a toothbrush made with biodegradable corn resin and recycled plastic. Free from things like triclosan, dyes, and artificial sweeteners.
 
 
Glassdoor’s 2016 Best Places to Work
 
 
Designated Deejay Entertainment
DDE is your complete mobile audio and visual entertainment specialist with over 15-years of experience. DDE has over 154,000 songs & has the capability to acquire other special music as required by clients, from walking the wedding party down the aisle to celebrating secular traditions to themed events (i.e. 70s or 80s parties) to playing dance tracks across a broad array of genres. Lighting and fog effects give that final artistic touch! Additionally, DDE is equipped to create and master video montages of pictures and/or video clips to add video presentation to your event. Video montages are also a great gift and keepsake!
 
 
Relationship Guru & Love Coach: Self-Help Author & Love Coach
Single? Divorced? Dating? Want to fix a relationship that’s not working … and learn healthy dating/relationship habits? Self-help author has cracked the code on how to turn your love life around (here’s a hint: it’s not him, it’s you … and you have the power to change it!). She’s been interviewed on radio and television, and her expertise has been shared in print and online articles. Now her relatable, easy to put into practice, girlfriend-to-girlfriend love coaching is available through one on one sessions over the phone or in-person. Reasonable rates. Mention this ad and receive a free 1/2 hour session for any referrals.
(424) 354-0911
 
 
27 Expensive Looking Inexpensive DIY Gifts
 
 
Overnight Adventure: Camp Dinosaur
Friday & Saturday, January 29th-30th from 6:30pm-9am
Sleep over at the Museum! Become a Junior Paleontologist at this action-packed overnight. Go on a scavenger hunt at NHM and take home your very own dino craft. Price includes overnight admission, all overnight activities, camp patches for all child participants, a light snack and continental breakfast. For girls and boys, ages 5+. Members $65. Non-Members $75.
 
 
In defense of the family dog
 
 
Valley Jewish Community Center Hosts 3rd Annual Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 13th from 4-6pm
Young Generation Families will be hosting their 3rd Annual Hanukkah Party so bring the kids and get ready to celebrate! Singing * Arts and Crafts * Latkes * Jelly Donuts. Candle Lighting (Bring your own Menorah to light!). Door Prizes and more! Fee: $35 per family, Center Members $25. RSVP strongly encouraged. RSVP at (818) 360-2211 or info@valleyjcc.org.
 
 
1-Skillet Chicken with lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
After pounding and browning chicken breasts, reduce broth/lemon juice/diced shallots or red onion/garlic/red pepper flakes/fond, and whisk in butter and cream. Return chicken to pan, and spoon thickened sauce over. Cook 5-8 min. more in preheated 375˚ oven. Serve topped with chopped parsley/basil/lemon slices. Pretty easy and tasty.
 
 
Sundays in the Park
Sunday, December 13th from 12pm-4pm
Will include Hanukkah crafts, hay rides, latkes, sufganiyot (donuts), and hot chocolate! Camp Alonim will be joining us at the registration table to share information about winter/summer camp.
You, your family and friends are all invited to join us for a fun-filled day of rock climbing, nature exploration, campfire cooking, playground time, horse corral rides, gaga, archery, arts and crafts, Hanukkah activities and more!