Friday January 15 2016

Happy Children Learn Best – Chatsworth Hills Academy Open House for Preschool-Grade 8
Saturday, January 23rd at 9am
Discover why Chatsworth Hills Academy is right for your child! Emphasizing collaboration and creative problem solving, CHA’s International Baccalaureate curriculum keeps students engaged and happy at school. Classes are small, so children get individual attention, and the secure 16-acre campus is a rich learning lab for hands-on exploration. To register for the open house, call 818-998-4037 or visit www.chaschool.org.
 
 
Today in History
National Hat Day
The Pentagon opens (1943)
Happy Days premieres on television (1974)
 
 
Upholstery Slipcovers L.A.
Upholster your sofa (7-8ft, fabric included) – $699
Slipcover your sofa (7-8ft, fabric included) – $599
Free in home consultation. Over 1000 fabrics in stock for you too choose from. Special bonus – free SCOTCHGARD! MANY happy Jens List members! Call 818-539-4561 or email fabricsupfront@gmail.com.
 
 
Do You Have A Closet Full Of Clothes But Nothing To Wear?
Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack can help! Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? Do you feel like you need to lose more weight before doing something like this? Well don’t! Losing weight should not be a reward for looking good. You deserve to look good NOW! Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
 
 
No Time to Shop or Cook? Let Hava’s Kitchen do it for you!
Hava’s Kitchen provides the best of Italian and Mediterranean home cuisine, prepared with care and delivered fresh to your doorstep. Their food is made with high quality organic, local and seasonal ingredients, free range chicken and grass fed beef, and cooked to order. Make your selection from their weekly online menu. Try it for one week for as little as $80. See the introductory offer at www.havaskitchen.com. 5 Star reviews at http://www.yelp.com/biz/havas-kitchen-santa-monica.
 
 
Carla has been teaching music to children ages 6 years old and up for over 25 years
Her connection to her students and wide range of musical styles helps to keep her students excited about their instrument. She has a BM in Music composition from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Master’s in Music Ed from Montclair State. She has performed in many productions and with many Artists, ie: Blue Man Group NYC, Rich Canatta & Lucy Arnez. References are available. Call (201) 600-0221.
 
Special Icon  High Performance Women seeking change? Coaching super-charges the ability make your goals a reality
Life Coach Regina Santos is seeking high-performance women in transition (i.e. improving romantic life, desire to get fit, explore new career, etc…) who could benefit from her uniquely powerful approach to professional/life coaching. Individuals who participate will receive confidential coaching at a lower rate of $250 per month in exchange for them to allow their sessions to be included in a master’s program. 2 – 45 minute sessions include goal-setting, prioritizing and accountability.
 
 
Looking For Children’s Book Authors & Parents With Great Stories About Parental Life
Looking for parents with stories to tell about their parental experiences…Must be comfortable telling your story on camera. Great way to promote your cause! Also looking for children’s book authors, old and young, do you have a published book you would like to promote? Email mychocolatechipboutique@yahoo.com with your story.
 
 
Shape It! Special Workshop & Playgroup
Sunday, January 17th from 1-3pm at Shape of Behavior
The Shape of Behavior ABA Center for Autism will host a workshop and playgroup for families with special needs children. Come find out how to get services in school and in clinic. Special education attorney Briana Banayan will inform, empower and answer all your questions about the special education system. Darren Sush, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Clinical Psychologist, The Shape of Behavior will discuss center-based vs. in-home ABA.
10623 Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake
 
 
A Great Insurance Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile for You
I have been using Sara Cohen with Platinum 1 Insurance Services for many years. Recently we added a car and a new driver to our policy. As we expected, the rate went up quite a bit. Sara worked to get our rate reduced without our even asking her to. She got our rate reduced by $1,000 and increased our limits! This was a wonderful surprise to us and we are so grateful for her efforts. Call 818-416-7987 or email saracohenins@gmail.com. Have her see if she can save you money too!
 
 
Meet Sammy Spider Author Sylvia Rouss at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas
Sunday, January 24th from 10-11:30am
26115 Mureau Road, Suite B in Calabasas, off Las Virgenes.
Sylvia Rouss will read several Sammy Spider stories, and then be available to meet kids and sign books. This event also includes singing songs with Grammy-award winning Cantor Doug Cotler, snacks, and an art project with the Rabbis. No charge for this event, but RSVP to Laurel at (818) 880-4880 or laurel@orami.org, no later than January 20th. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends (who should also be listed on RSVP). 
 
 
Finally, There’s a Pill For Hemorrhoids: 2 Pills a Day to Keep the Hemorrhoids Away
R.H.O.I.D. – AID®, contains all natural citrus based bioflavonoids and is the most exciting development for hemorrhoid symptoms. R.H.O.I.D. – AID® is NOT a temporary topical hemorrhoid solution. It’s an oral antioxidant supplement containing Diosmin/Hesperidin, taken twice daily to get to the root of the problem. Human studies have shown micronized Diosmin to be safe and effective in relieving hemorrhoid symptoms. 2 pills a day to keep the hemorrhoids away. Dr. Rosenfeld uses R.H.O.I.D.-AID
 
 
An Empowering Opportunity For Your Child When Off from School on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 18th from 9am-4pm
Here is a great chance for your child to spend the day in a meaningful way learning and making a difference. Dr. King was about the power of words; Kids Make A Difference will have a select group of eight kids working on a Power of the Pen project. The kids will be guided in discussing issues that concern them in the world. They will write letters that can be sent to political and business leaders to try and bring about positive change in the world. Find out more at info@KidsMakeADifference.org.
 
 
Parental Controls for Android and Apple mobile devices
curbi’s iPhone app and website provide you with breakthrough parental controls for your childrens’ iPhones, iPads and iPods. Manage your child’s iPhone usage. Protect your child from inappropriate material. Monitor your child’s internet access.
 
 
Does your School/Group Plan an Outdoor Movie?
Outdoor Movies by You has what you need! This is for public groups only. School Zone Extra, less than 100 guests: 14 foot Screen 2 hours, $199 for Monday to Thursday, $299.00 Friday and Saturday. Includes movie screen and AV equipment and set up and tear-down, Plus FREE Popcorn up to 50 (includes bags). Pizza, water, candy, popcorn for $6.00 per person (optional) School Zone Actor includes 100+ guests, 18 foot screen for 2 hours, $399  Monday through Thursday and $499.00 Friday & Saturday includes movie screen and AV equipment, set up and tear down, free popcorn up to 50 (includes bags). Pizza, water, candy, popcorn for $6 per person (optional). Call (805) 217-1763 or visit www.Facebook.com/outdoormoviesbyyou.
 
 
Diminish Wrinkles & Tighten Skin
A hand-held microcurrent machine is an FDA-cleared medical device to anti-age your skin in the privacy of your home. Members of Jen’s List can get a free demo with no obligation. The machine has a 90 day money back guarantee. For more information, go to www.healthy-anti-aging-for-life.com/microcurrent-treatments.html . For a free demo, contact Jenn at jennifer@alumni.ucla.edu or (213) 999-4560.
 
 
Start the New Year Out Right …Clean Out Your Unwanted Lululemon & Get Cash
Let’s face it – workout gear is expensive. That’s why they will buy your gently worn unwanted Lululemon items and give you CASH! It’s easy. Just pack up your Lulu (ladies, men’s clothing & accessories) and send to WebuyLulu at PO Box 130881, Carlsbad, CA 92013. Email webuylulu@earthlink.net with any questions. So many happy Jen’s List readers have done so, you can too!
 
 
Have You Always Wanted to Play Piano or Learn to Sing?
Ariella Vaccarino has been teaching both piano and voice for 20 years. She is the mother of 5, and the creator of a successful line of CDs called Voice Lessons To Go sold nationwide. She has some availability to add some adult students to her morning schedule at her home studio in Woodland Hills. Lessons are fun and no pressure. Ariella loves working with first time and return music students to help them bring music into their lives. Lessons are $45 for 30 min, $90 an hour. Call (213) 309-5903.
 
 
Strike Out For The Slickest Bowling Alleys For Families
 
 
Any MS or HS teachers out there?
Heard of youTHink? It’s an exciting, innovative arts and education program offered by the Zimmer Children’s Museum for upper elementary through high school students that utilizes the power of Art to foster critical thinking about local and global contemporary issues. Free youTHink lessons integrate into Language Arts, ESL, Social Studies, Visual Arts, and English Language-learning. Lessons include Civic/Social Responsibility, Visions of Home, Knowledge/Education, and The Environment: Balances & Decisions. Program already in Sutter MS, Winnetka Elem., Cleveland HS, GH Charter HS and a half dozen more in the SF Valley. Take advantage of this free opportunity to help empower youth to find their voices to take action for positive social change. 
 
 
Resolve to be a clean-eating family
 
 
Your Jr. Chef can roast Thomas Keller’s Roast Chicken Legs and Thighs
After preheating oven and drying off chicken pieces on all sides, season with s&p, space out on large baking dish, and bake 45 – 55 min. and serve. Pass the Dijon mustard. Comments say “so moist,” “tastes just like the roast chicken places,” “just perfect,” and “wicked easy.” Notes: Must be skin-on, bone-in; optional to place cloves of garlic, pats of butter and/or freshly chopped herbs under skin before roasting. Parental supervision.
 
 
Clarity, Confidence, Action: Michelle Kapture, MA, Reiki Master & Intuitive Healer 
2016 is the year of releasing the past and moving forward! When we clear out the old, it makes room for the new. Michelle will help you get there using a variety of modalities, including Reiki, Life Coaching and Intuitive Guidance. You will gain clarity about your life and the decisions you want to make. Michelle will help you cultivate the confidence you need to take the necessary action steps that will ultimately bring the changes you’re looking for. Email for a free 15 minute consultation.
 
 
Sunday Family Funday at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
The Wellness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village introduces a new family-friendly event series. Sunday Family Funday invites families to focus on wellness while having fun! Each Sunday, The Wellness Center partners with a different brand for a blend of interactive activity and educational workshop. 
Sunday, January 17th: Wellness Kitchen with Four Seasons Director of Nutrition Paulette Lambert and Dole Chef Mark Allison 
Sunday, January 24th: Vision Board Crafting with Four Seasons Life Balance expert Dr. Ilana Kukoff 
Sunday, January 31st: Spa Party with Spoiled Rotten Events and Yamaguchi Salon 
Every Sunday in January from 12:30-2pm. SundayFamily Funday is $20 for adults and $10 for children. 
Make reservations by calling Four Seasons at (818) 575-3000.
 
 
Open House With A.G.B.U. Manoogian-Demirdjian School
Saturday, January 30th from 10am-1pm
The A.G.B.U. Manoogian-Demirdjian School in Canoga Park will open its doors and share the magic of its vibrant academic community serving students from preschool through grade 12.
 
 
Affordable, Educational, Engaging, & Enjoyable Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation & Religious School
Are you trying to find the right situation for helping your child connect with his/her Jewish heritage and prepare to become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Your child’s Jewish education can and should be a positive experience. Bnai Tov is a small Independent Synagogue unlike any other around. 1:1 and very small class options are available. Schedule a free consultation meeting with the Rabbi to find out how this might be just the meaningful opportunity you have been seeking for your child. Email Rav@BnaiTov.org