January 27 2016

Music Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele & Violin
When was the last time your child begged a teacher to stay longer? At The Schuler Music Studio, students not only learn to PLAY music, they have FUN learning it! This private music school offers high-end lessons, and they drive to YOU! Their educated, qualified staff of professional musicians are enthusiastic & offer a warm, supportive environment for students to play & create. They provide a well-rounded music education, focus on building confidence & emphasize fun. Several live performance opportunities throughout the year. Join students who’ve already discovered they’re the BEST place to get results! Call (818)203-5342 or email lessons@schulermusicstudio.com.
 
 
Today in History
Chocolate Cake Day
Punch the Clock Day
The Russians liberate Auschwitz in WWII (1945)
Tragedy strikes the Apollo space program as a fire in the command module kills astronauts Lt. Col. Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Lt. Col. Edward H. White, and Lt. Cdr. Roger Chafee . (1967)
 
 
Laser Hair Removal at MDS Medical
I highly recommend!! Buy 1 Get 1 Free/Buy 2 Get 2 Free/Buy 3 Get 3 Free. Free area must be the same area purchased. OR Add a New Area of Laser Hair Removal and get 40% OFF (up to 6 treatments). Expires Jan. 30th. Cannot be combined with any other promotions. Price includes rebates. They redeem all rebates. Must mention Jens List. Click http://mdsmedical.com/price-list/ to see the prices. Visit http://mdsmedical.com/ for info and to make an appt. Everyone in the office is absolutely delightful, warm and professional.
 
 
Learn about a wide variety of summer overnight camps and teen programs at the Summer Opportunities Fair
Sunday, Feb. 7th from 11am-2pm at Skirball Cultural Center
All types of overnight camps and programs will be there: traditional sleep-away camps, creative and performing arts camps, outdoor adventures, sports camps, teen travel, internships, language immersion, academic enrichment, community service and more! Hosted by Jill Levin of Tips on Trips and Camps, a FREE advisory service representing carefully-screened overnight summer camps for children and programs for teens. Meet camp and program directors and discuss options with knowledgeable advisors. If you have questions or can’t make it, call 310-202-8448 or email Jill@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.
 
 
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.
 
 
Citizen Science Meet Up: Snail Hunt
Saturday, February 20th from 9am-12noon
Museum scientists invite citizen scientists for a snail and slug hunt in Griffith Park where we hope wet weather brought by El Niño will reveal these often overlooked creatures. We expect to find local and non-native species of snails and slugs, some of which may be the first records of their kind in Los Angeles County! Please bring: Camera, water bottle, closed-toe sneakers or hiking boots, and rain gear (jacket) if needed. Limited space so online registration encouraged. FREE to attend!
 
 
Your Child is Vegetarian and/or Vegan, Then Do Read This http://www.AmericanVegan.org/AV0802.pdf
Whether your child went veg on his own or whether you are raising her veg, it can be kind of lonely sometimes being the only veg in a class, on a team, in a neighborhood, etc. Veg Kids empowers veg kids with events (usually on weekends) to connect with other veg kids. Check the calendar of upcoming events at www.VegKids.org and email vegan@vegkids.org to pursue the possibility of your veg child having the chance to connect with other veg children. Also, for summer consider www.VeganCamp.org.
 
 
California Conservatory of Performing Arts is now offering 3 different summer camps
CCPA’s Summer Camps
“Dance the Day Away” dance camp-Ages 7 & up
June 13th– July 1st, Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm
$50/day
Ballerina Princess Party-Ages 3-6
Session 1 – July 11th-15th  
Session 2 – August 1st-5th
$160 per session
Register before April 15th and receive $20 off
Broadway Bound Performing Arts Camp-Ages 7 & up
June 18th-22nd
Friday Field Trip to El Capitan Theatre
$265 for the week
9517 Irondale Ave. in Chatsworth 91311
Email
CaConservatoryInfo@gmail.com for more info.
 
 
Love animals? Love science? Love the outdoors? If so, this is the summer camp for you
5, 2-week sessions Starting June 13th
Reptacular Animals has offered animal education to the public for about 8 years. This year we are opening our doors and hosting a summer camp. We are an outdoor, activity based camp located in the Angeles National Forest. Activities will include: hiking trails, arts and crafts, animal encounters (from a baby camel, reptiles, mammals, birds, and much more), sport activities, and wilderness/farming skills. This camp will offer urban kids the opportunity to explore their neighboring forest.
 
 
Young Living Essential Oils, World Leader in Essential Oils, Introductory Meeting
January 31st at 2pm
Learn how they work for children, adults & even pets, how they can integrate and support other healing modalities, what their calming, soothing, or even stimulating properties are, and the variety of ways they can help balance systems in the body. Experience & discover how you and your family can benefit directly and insure your own well-being in this modern age of challenge and stressful environments. Call Barbara Schwartz, M.A., Founder of Equilibrium for Encino location at 818-345-0743.
 
 
Considering Surrogacy? They are not an agency. They are a totally FREE service for surrogates
This is a completely free service for anyone who has considered becoming a surrogate. They are NOT a surrogacy agency. They help potential surrogates find reputable agencies to work with based on their exact preferences. They’ve also pre-negotiated $1,000 match bonuses for all surrogates and will send everyone a free gift once matched. They have been in the field of surrogacy for over a decade and are devoted to make sure everyone has a positive experience.
 
 
Music Program for Children (ages 0-5 years) and their Grownups
Mondays at 10am, 12:30pm, 4pm – Thurs. at 10 am
Start your children on their journey into the world of music! Join John McLean Allan for an exciting family music program for children (ages 0-5 years). Eight weekly, 45-minute classes provide a fun-filled, educational, creative space where children start learning the language of music through rhythm, singing and improvising. John has taught preschool music for 20 years at Wagon Wheel Preschool in Hancock Park, Dragonfly Dulou in Los Feliz and currently teaches at Rose Sharlin Nursery.
 
 
John Collazos is a Los Angeles based photographer specializing in apparel, fashion, product
Ten years of experience working with some of the top campaigns in the nation. If you have a new fashion, jewelry, or lifestyle company, and need images to help improve your branding, give our studio a call. Our in-house creative team can help. If you mention Jen’s List, you will get a 25% discount on all services. For more information, contact 310-415-9777.
 
 
In Case of Emergency – Be Prepared
Who wants to think about those horrible emergencies that could happen to you or a loved one? But wouldn’t it be self-assuring to know you have vital personal and medical information for first responders and hospital staff in case of an emergency. An accessible and convenient place to keep emergency information is on your smartphone, but only if you know how to do it so the person who needs to access the information can see it without unlocking your phone.
 
 
Are you a working mom looking for a Mommy and Me class?
Mondays-February 8th-March 28th from 5-6:30PM at Bini Birth in Sherman Oaks
For babies born Sept-Dec 2015. Led by Julia Kantor, LMFT. Wright Mommy and Me classes nurture the adjustment to motherhood and explore many topics throughout baby’s first year, while also creating space to find new and supportive friendships with other moms. The 1st 8-week series is $280 and includes one FREE class!) Email yours and baby’s names, birth date, phone # and “Bini 5pm” to contact@wrightmommy.com.
 
 
Interactive theater ensemble for Grades 1-4
Starting in February – Coming soon to the Pasadena area
Email info@kitekids.org with questions or for information. KITE is founded and run by Actor/Director/Teacher/Parents Mark and Hara Lewis. Mark and Hara have both been working with children for over 20 years, and teaching KITE acting students for over 10 years. They have merged their deep understanding of child development with theatre arts education, resulting in a unique and powerful program.
 
 
Spring Into Spring 1K/5K Family Fun Run
March 13th Studio City at 8am on at the intersection of Ventura Bl. and Eureka Dr.
2016 is a great time for families to begin sharing the joy of exercise in a new way. Parents teach their children the value of exercise and a healthy lifestyle by doing it together. Start the New Year on March 13, by inviting your children to join you in Get go’N Recreational Fitness’, Kids 1/K Fun/Walk/Run Make fitness a Family Thing!
 
 
25 Family and Friends CPR Training Classes
Conejo Valley CPR offers the convenience of coming to your location to conduct the training or you can attend one of their regularly scheduled classes at their new Westlake Village office. This American Heart Association course covers: Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED and Choking Relief. CPR and/or First Aid certification at an additional cost. Call 818-665-6653 to schedule a class or check out their upcoming course schedule at www.conejovalleycpr.com.
 
 
Your Jr. Chef/Baker can make Beautiful Baked Apple Roses 
The 1-min video says it all: microwave 4 cored/halved/sliced apples in acidulated (lemon) water; roll out and score/cut puff pastry then drizzle fruit preserves on each (6); lay/overlap apple slices, roll up and place into greased muffin tin; bake. A decorative and tasty presentation! Flavor note: classic Dufour brand puff pastry (K) uses butter, and Pepperidge Farm uses vegetable oil. Parental supervision.
About puff pastry. Maaany recipes.
Frozen puff pastry, recipes and tips (brands, prepping, about fillings, making palmiers or cheese straws with scraps, more).
 
 
Broadway Kids LA presents A Children’s Summer Musical Theatre Workshop. Musical Revue of ANNIE
June 20th-July 22nd from 9am-3pm at the American Jewish University
Each day is filled with Singing, Dancing, Acting, Creating and Making their own props, sets, and costumes. Throughout the Workshop, the children learn and experience all aspects of the Musical Theatre. The Workshop culminates with a Musical Revue/ Production of ANNIE. Contact BroadwaykidsLA@gmail.com.
15600 Mulholland Dr. in LA, 90077
 
 
Post Partum & Newborn Care Services
Priscilla Sanchez has over fourteen years of experience supporting parents in the LA area. Her work is exclusively based in the care of newborns, preemies, multiples, etc. providing also mother postpartum care recovery support, comfort measures, newborn care education, lactation guidance and more, making baby homecoming an easy transition! Stellar references. Recommended by peds, obgyns and Jen’s List members. Call (818) 746-5375 or email barefootbelly@gmail.com.
 
 
UBM/MAGIC manager looking for a 2 bdrm apt/house/guest house
El Camino High School area, West side or Santa Monica area. $1800 or less, small dog fully trained. And 14 year old man-child(fully trained) plus female adult. Call 323.493.3148 and leave message.
 
 
New Jewish Day Camp in the San Fernando Valley
Dates: June 20th-August 12th at Camp Zehut
Location: Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave. Tarzana, CA 91356
Camp Zehut is a Reform Jewish day camp which combines the best of Jewish day camp with a warm, nurturing synagogue environment. We offer 3 or 5 day weeks of day camp for 4 to 13 year old campers.
Weekly activities include:
* Swimming/water activities
* Music
* Sports
* Art, drama, cooking, Krav Maga
* Weekly field trips (grades 3-7)
* Engaging and interactive prayer services
* Shabbat celebrations
* Hebrew language fun
 
 
Get Popping With These 15 Kid-Friendly Popcorn Recipes
 
 
Join the Or Echad Community with Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth for these upcoming events
* Jewish Federation 1,000 Shabbats: Fri., Feb. 19th at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Comm Ctr–BYO-Dinner at 6:45pm; Services at 7:3pm
* Purim Party: Sun., Mar. 20th at 3pm
* Wine Tasting: Sun., Apr. 3rd at 4pm
* Matzah Factory Field Trip: Sun., Apr. 10th at 11am Or Echad also offers:
* HomeShul: Small groups K-7–Engaging, Innovative & Experiential
* Private B’nai Mitzvah Tutoring
* Officiating for ALL Life Cycles: Wedding, Conversion, Baby Naming, Adult B’nai Mitzvah, Funeral and Shiva
Visit www.OrEchad.org or call 818-486-9685.
 
 
Speaker Event & Cool Singles Mixer
February 21st at 6:30pm at Saban Theatre
Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California is co-hosting a unique and exclusive event with Dating & Makeover Expert, Kimberly Seltzer called #BeInspired Mixer. DSS powers a series of world leaders & celebrities offering lively discussions. Platon Antoniou, a world-renowned, award-winning photographer and storyteller will speak followed by a sophisticated mixer with drinks and apps included. Check it out http://bit.ly/1PoN5yc

www.SeltzerStyle.com and www.Speakersla.com