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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
National Bird Day
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.
Professional Vocal Coach
25 years experience Learn how to breath, project and use your voice to it’s fullest capacity. Experience in training ages 5 and up. Email michmind@gmail.com for more info! Testimonial by Colbie Caillat – “Michele, my Vocal Coach, you trained my voice to sound like it does today. Taught me to sing and make it look effortless, and to believe in what I sing.” Is getting organized your New Year’s resolution?
The presents are unwrapped, the decorations are put away and all that leaves is… STUFF! New stuff, old stuff, sentimental stuff, no room left for me stuff! Caroline Sandman offers personal organizing, decluttering and assisting services. Organizing is not about creating perfection, it is about fixing the flaws in the space and creating function out of the mess. She works one on one with her clients and helps bring their vision of their space to life, be it a kitchen, a closet, a pantry or anything!
Dreaming our Way to a Better World
January 17th from 2-4pm at the Zimmer Children’s Museum
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared his dream for a better world. In remembrance of his legacy, come for craft activities and share your dream for a better world!
Concert: Mista Cookie Jar at the Zimmer Museum
January 10that 3pm
Nothing’s yummier than the musical sounds of Mista Cookie Jar! He’ll be mixing up a batter bowl of Urban Island Folky Rock and Roll for the Inner Child. Fusing audio content and visual style, tradition and innovation, Mista Cookie Jar unites a rockstar excitement with the warmth of family music. You definitely don’t want to miss this performance!
Karate Moviemaking
Parents, do your kids act out superhero scenes with their friends? Do they ever dream of starring in and making their own superhero movie? Now you have a chance to help them focus their passion and creativity by learning the skills to make their own movie in a brand new, cutting-edge class designed just for your little superheroes! Karate Moviemaking Class is a weekly class where kids ages 6-12 get to make their own action movie from start to finish.
New California Laws
The newly renovated and reopened Petersen Automotive Museum
Explore the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture. To keep The Museum fresh & relevant, only about 150 vehicles are on display at any one time. The vehicles chosen for exhibition are displayed in context to give them real meaning and a better experience for all. Even the 2nd floor rotating exhibit areas would have themed exhibits so that the vehicles on display would tell their story in a comprehensive yet creative manner. The 3rd floor features a Discovery Center which would teach art and science through the automobile to children of all ages.
A Time to Heal
Negativity sits in the body, can make us sick: parent’s divorce, abortion, cheating, abandonment, abuse, suicide, molestation etc, may cause headaches, illness, mental or physical etc. Often, what our mother went through could be affecting us. We all deal with causes/issues, you’ll learn to clean out and remove-this heals our children or our inner child. This March in Agoura, a seminar by a true healer. Take a leap of faith.
Edmonton Farms Winter Horse Camp
Jan. 5th-8th from 9am-3pm
Edmonton Farms is located at the beautiful grounds of the Hansen Dam Equestrian Center. Everyone will get to horseback ride and learn about the care of horses. Beginners welcome. Contact 818-314-4151 or edmontonfarms@gmail.com for more info. One day option available.
3-Week Beginner Yoga Series with Al Tavera at Goorus
Saturdays, Jan. 23rd, 30th & Feb. 6th from 11am-12:30pm
Join Al Tavera in this safe and joyful setting to build a proper foundation for your yoga practice. No flexibility required. You’ll go slow and steady as you utilize breath technique and awareness of alignment to understand the most fundamental postures and principals of yoga. Ideal for the absolute beginner, but also any practitioner interested in stepping back and making sure a solid foundation is in place. Numbers are limited, so plenty of personal attention is guaranteed. $45 /3 classes.
I See Me personalized books
Get in the spring spirit with adorable custom books for kids. Each book lets kids play center-stage in stories, allowing for plenty of personalization options. A meaningful Valentine’s Day present for little ones!
“Playing” with your kids – y’all gotta have fun
Doing the same activity over and over and over, being bossy, approaching play from different maturity perspectives… how to play more constructively and happily together with your kids? Some ideas are rough-and-tumble, sandlot-style sports, and family card/board games. Remember that children playing with children, freely and often, is the bread and butter of child’s play.
FlipBelt
Unlike traditional belts where a pouch is sewn onto a strap and a fastener, FlipBelt is an entire tubular pocket allowing plenty of room for all your goodies. With no buckles to cause uncomfortable chafe, simply pull it on like a pair of pants, place over or under clothes, and easily slide in your stuff through the multiple openings around the belt. The even design virtually eliminates belt bounce & movement during activity for the most comfortable experience. Superior stretch/recovery, flat seam & minimal construction provides the ultimate comfort, most don’t feel it on at all.
Turning the entire belt over closes openings and locks items inside.
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.
Bring Your Family Yoga with Teresa Anne Power
Saturday, January 9th from 11am-12:30pm at Goorus in Pacific Palisades
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. Yoga is beneficial for all ages, and serves as a wonderful way for families to connect while maintaining good mental and physical health. Teresa Anne Power is the author of the best-selling and multiple award-winning book The ABCs of Yoga for Kids.
Celebrity marketing agency based in Santa Monica is seeking assistance in social media department
A celebrity marketing agency specializing in branding and social media is seeking part time moms to work remotely (or in house if possible) and manage social media accounts for brands that are either targeted at children, tweens or moms. The ideal candidate has social media or blogging experience and is local. Please submit a cover letter and resume to jade@theloftent.com for consideration.
Lily & Momo accessories
Handmade and original items for little girls. Totally cute and diva-worthy. Hair clips, handbags, and more. Uniquely crafted for trendsetting tots! Makes for a gorgeous Easter ensemble.
Photo Organizing by Kathy
Do you have a digital mess of pictures stored between computers, phones and external hard drives? Would you like to be able to find any picture from any date or event in less than a minute? Kathy Tores is certified with APPO, the Association of Professional Photo Organizers, and can help you turn your mess into memories. In addition to digital organizing, Kathy can also scan your boxes of printed pictures and add them to your digital collection. Email kathy@kathyphoto.com with any questions.
Mobile Notary
Fast, Reasonable, Reliable, Experienced, Licensed and Punctual. Call Michael at 818-620-17454 or 818-773-8378.
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.
As a working “parent,” need to find a new school/child care, attend parent-teacher conferences or get kids from school in emergencies?
A new CA law goes into effect on Jan. 1 for employers with 25 or more employees to provide leave not to exceed 8 hrs/mo. Link to 52-sec audio story.
Website Design starting at $400
Timm loves math, computers, and designing cool websites! Timm puts time and effort into each and every website he creates. He will work with you every step of the way until your new astonishing website is complete! Timm has created websites for friends, family, and other businesses. He is determined to put all his experience into his works, to make every website bold and outstanding! He will meet all your wants and needs down to every detail! Email nuniziv@gmail.com.
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