May 18 2016

David Siegel IS the GO-TO-GUY for ALL your construction needs
20th Century Construction is the right choice to make when you know that quality counts. Customer satisfaction remains priority #1. David knows quality craftsmanship & construction; he brings it to every project. As a contractor for more than 25 years, he specializes in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Room Additions, Doors, Windows, Finish Carpentry and Tile. MANY happy customer referrals can be furnished upon request. Always competitively priced. Call David at 818-398-2242. Highly recommended by many Jens List members.
If we didn’t build it, you probably paid too much!”
License #827011
 
 
Today in History
International Museum Day
No Dirty Dishes Day
Visit Your Relatives Day
“And They’re Off!” as the first Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs. (1875)
Napoleon Bonaparte becomes Emperor of France (1804)
 
 
Aloha Beach Camp Open House
Sunday, June 5th from 1:30-3:30pm at Taxco Trails Park in West Hills
This will be our last open house of the year before camp starts next month. Everyone is invited! They are giving away a brand new surfboard, wetsuit, boogie board and more, plus this will be a GREAT opportunity to play games and meet the staff before the real thing starts June 13. Prospective and currently enrolled campers of all ages and all their families and friends are invited to attend.
23367 Ingomar St. in West Hills, 91304
 
 
Momstamp – Find providers you need. Find opportunities you want.
Momstamp, moms’ trusted site for sharing service provider recommendations, is now a great place for mom entrepreneurs and small businesses to showcase their work and reach out to moms. Check out the Momstamp Marketplace and connect with parents.
 
 
Kids Club at Lakewood Center presents a musical morning
Friday, May 27th from 11am-12pm
4th Friday Kids Club is free year-round fun for kids. This month we present a live musical show starring sing Ranger Jack. You will sing songs we know and love and learn new ones about animals and more. After the show, have some crafts and other fun. Com make some new friends and enjoy quality entertainment for your young ones.
 
 
Friendships for children and adults are vital for our well-being
The way we model those relationships are an important part of great/grandparenting.
 
 
The Chabads of Moorpark and Camarillo invite you for a Lag Ba’omer Outing
Thursday, May 26th at 5:30pm at the Baron Brothers Estate
The estate boasts a 50 acre property with nature walks, a beautiful lake, breathtaking landscape, and unbelievable views. Enjoy a Delicious “All you can eat” BBQ, kayaking on the beautiful Lake, Bonfire with S’mores, Moon Bounce for children, Races & kickball game, Live Music plus more! Only $10 per person/$50 per family. This event is geared for all ages! To RSVP and for more info, email DLH@JewishMoorpark.com or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232). For more information about Lag Ba’omer, visit www.JewishMoorpark.com.
8860 Stockton Road in Moorpark
 
 
Regift their Jersey
Your local Freecycle Network will send your child’s old jerseys or equipment to be reused by another child – and kept out of the landfill.
 
 
Camp No Counselors – Camp For Grown-Ups
Summer camp: where many a child’s strongest summer memories and friendships are made. Now imagine all the bonfires, barbecues, archery lessons, and field days without the curfews, roll calls, and single-sex bunks. Yes, there is such a thing as adults-only sleepaway camps where participants can kick back old school without giving up their well earned, grown up freedoms. From boozy long weekends to digital detoxes, adult summer camps offer something for every kid at heart. So go ahead. Get out.
 
 
Your Jr. Chef can make Basic BBQ Sauce
Simmer mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, celery salt, pepper and water for 30-40 min. Cool. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Delicious on everything from chicken to sandwiches. Thinking out of the box – BBQ chicken pizza, add to meatloaf mixture, on a baked potato, as an ingredient in Baked BBQ Tofu (http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-baked-barbecue-tofu). Parental supervision.
 
 
These Are All of the Genius Life Hacks Any Parent Could Ever Need
 
 
The Great Plate
Give older kids an extra hand with The Great Plate, an innovative plate and cup holder – in one! It is the perfect companion for every event, from throwing a backyard bash with the baseball team to popcorn & night with family or friends. The Great Plate easily allows kids to hold both their food and beverage comfortably in one hand, keeping messes to a minimum. The Great Plate is BPA-free, dishwasher/microwave safe, reusable and recyclable.
 
 
Camp Wildcraft
June 13th-June 29th
Camp Wildcraft is a new art and nature camp set in a tree-filled, 12-acre conservation center at Headwaters Corner at Calabasas. During 7 weekly sessions campers build friendships and forts, find animal tracks, identify plants, sculpt with clay harvested from the local hills, find 12-million- year-old fossils in Topanga, and build skills in art. Serving families in Calabasas, Conejo Valley, the West San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
818.992.5177
 
 
Beginning Piano – Playing for Fun
Sat.’s, June 25th-Aug. 6th from 2:30-5:30pm at the SMC Performing Arts Center
Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano? Here’s your chance! Using a quick and easy modern method, develop basic piano skills as you learn about notes, rhythm, chords, and pedaling, and how to apply these basics to popular and classical music. No prior piano knowledge or experience required.
11th and Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica.
 
 
Innovative fitness app, Sworkit
Sworkit, which stands for “simply work it,” is an interactive free fitness app offering users both customizable and randomized workouts that can be performed anywhere, without any equipment required. The app allows each person to customize their workout to meet their individual needs and demonstrates each exercise in real time. It is like having a personal trainer at your fingertips. Simply choose how long you want your workout to last and then choose a category. From yoga, to cardio, to HIIT, to Abs, to Strength and stretching…they have you covered. Their premium version even allows you to interact directly with a personal trainer. They even have a kids version and a low-impact version.
 
 
Create a reminder for your CommuniGift Birthday
If you’re in the middle of planning a birthday, come on in! If you’re birthday is a few weeks/months out, set up a reminder and we’ll send you a friendly note 40 days out! CommuniGift is an invitation and gift-purchasing platform that enables your guests to not only RSVP to your party, but also purchase a gift for a kid in need that your little one has chosen to support.
 
 
Summer fun at Temple Ahavat Shalom ECEC
June 15th-August 19th
This summer the children (2-5 years old) will be going to RIO, Brazil for 10 weeks of summer Olympic fun. They will be exploring the games of the summer, starting with opening ceremonies and including Track & Field, Beach Games, Equestrian activities, Cycling, Base Ball games plus many more fun times. The rooms are air conditioned. Shaded play areas. Experienced teachers. Call for more information at 818-360-2258 x301.
 
 
#STOP that Stress
Alison Murphey, LMFT offers a wide array of therapeutic services for the whole family and is trained in the latest techniques treating anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other emotional/behavioral struggles. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and an integrative approach for optimal treatment of these conditions. Alison has spent years working in intensive home and outpatient programs designed at addressing children and teens behaviors and increasing family cohesion. She is available for in-home or office based sessions, out of her Tarzana office. Call for a free phone consultation at 747-777-2689. # 84021
 
 
New Woodland Hills Karate Studio – Ten Tigers Karate
Referred by Jens List member jaynepolan@gmail.com
“The most amazing Sensei (Lincoln Centeio) opened his own karate studio! He is unlike any other taekwondo teacher and really gets to know his students. He’s been teaching my son, Jonah, for over 5 years and undoubtedly helped him grow into a wonderful martial artist. Lincoln has charisma and is loved by his students. Previously with a well-known karate studio, he’s venturing out on his own.”
22990 Ventura Blvd. (Next to Topanga Pizza) in Woodland Hills
(818) 805-9003
 
 
Intuitive Healing and Massage
In her sessions she is able to sense the right healing method to benefit the individual client. Drawing from her techniques such as Craniosecral, Biomagnetism, Crystal and Energy Healing, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Relaxation and Breathing techniques. Through this, tension is released and energy centers unblocked. Taly has a strong intuitive approach connecting the body, mind and soul.
818-448-0552
 
 
Real kitchen utensils for kids – Designed with fun and safety in mind
The complete line of children’s cooking utensils gives even the smallest members of the family the opportunity to join in the fun. Curious Chef® gives parents peace-of-mind when their little ones participate in the cooking process. Additionally, because all Curious Chef® kids cooking utensils are fully functional cooking tools, they provide a unique opportunity for hands-on learning, and help reinforce academic knowledge of math, measurement, science and much more. The line is made up of 50+ individual items and kits items that are safe, kid-friendly, functional and colorful!
 
 
UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World
Bestselling author Michele Borba offers a 9-step program to help parents cultivate empathy in children, from birth to young adulthood-and explains why developing a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future.
 
 
All-inclusive wellness program with luxury accommodations at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
The Ranch at Live Oak in Malibu and California Health & Longevity Institute have partnered to create The Ranch 4.0. The 4-day(Thurs.-Mon.) program is an extension of The Ranch’s acclaimed 7-day stay. The program consists of 8-10 hours per day of rigorous exercise, including 4 hours of morning mountain hiking and an afternoon full of exercise classes, including core and ab work, weights, body toning and sculpting, and daily group yoga sessions. Guests will also enjoy a daily massage. The intense physical regimen is complemented by a daily 1,400-calorie diet of vegetarian fare served in a charming private greenhouse setting.
 
 
A summer of fun and growth awaits your child at Leo Baeck Temple where friendships last a lifetime
Join Camp Kayitz for a summer of fun where they offer a warm, supportive and nurturing environment. There will be music, drama, sports, art, dancing and more for ages 2-6. The Early Childhood Center camp runs for 9 weeks from June 13th-August 12th. Flexible schedules and hours are available. Full day classes run from 9am-3pm with early drop-off starting at 8am. Call Sally or Ben at 310-476-2274 for details and to arrange a tour. Temple membership is not required for camp.
 
 
Barnsdall Friday Night Wine Tastings
June 3rd-Sept. 2nd
Marking its 8th season and attracting sellout crowds, the Foundation’s signature fundraising event-returns to the hill. Angelenos-21 years and older-are invited to sip wine, picnic and watch the sunset. Music will be presented by KCRW’s DJ Dan Wilcox and Silverlake Wine will curate their fine selections of wines for park-goers. Say Cheese, is also sponsoring the event and there will be a number of specialty food trucks on hand! Lyft will provide discounted rides to wine-goers. Tickets cost $30 for a tasting; $42 for a tasting + tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s UNESCO-nominated Hollyhock House.
 
 
Board and Care for Seniors
Residential care Facility for the Elderly
*Assistance with Daily Living
*Personalized Care
*Social Activities
*Medication Management
*Housekeeping
*Daily Meals & Snacks
Email mrsweisman@aol.com for more info.