March 9 2016

It is almost summer, have you enrolled in Swim Lessons?
Summer is around the corner, does your child know how to swim? The Mission at the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy is to make every student watersafe and provide an environment where every student learns and enjoys the benefits of swimming.
BEING WATERSAFE is a MUST, sign up today!
Schedule your FREE evaluation lesson
Mention this listing and receive 2 free lessons.
Must print this listing and bring it in to receive this offer. Registration fees not included. New students only, 2 month minimum, does not apply to adult lessons, cannot combine with other offers.
Westside JCC
5870 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90036
323-525-0323
West Hills Location
22622 Vanowen St. in West Hills, 91307
818-449-8907
 
 
Today in History
Panic Day
 
 
Bizzy Girls Day for Girls and Moms
March 17th from 10:30am-2:30pm
Singer Sponsored free Bizzy Girls event for girls and moms, Santa Monica Women’s Club. Girls can model their own designs before the Cecilia Cassini Fashion Show. For Girls; fun activities, hear tween girl entrepreneurs, Girls Inc. Media workshop, make videos, fashion show, watch or model, entertainment, lots of fun. Moms workshop: Online safety by White House expert, meet mom entrepreneurs and learn to start a biz, fashion show etc. No fee but limited space left.
 
 
Let Madison Debt & Tax Relief Help YOU
They Specialize in Resolving Client’s Tax Liabilities, Bookkeeping and Accounting too! Their team of Top Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, and CPA’s, have been helping taxpayers for years to resolve, manage, and/or end their tax debt. Their goal is to offer transparency to their clients, helping them understand the process for resolving their tax problem so that they have realistic expectations of outcome. They focus on business or personal taxes in all 50 states including both federal & state matters. Whether it is negotiating back taxes or just filing your return properly, their tax professionals stand by their commitment to put you in a better situation. Call 310-345-8500 for your free consultation.
 
 
Skip the Gas Station: Get $10 Free Gas from Purple
Purple Fuel App is on-demand gas delivery. Purple fuels your car wherever you are. You can have gas delivered to your home or office. There’s no delivery fee and gas prices are the same as your local station. You don’t even need to be there. It’s easy and reliable. Purple is founded by two LA dads who understand time wasted at the gas station is time away from being with your family. Use the app to choose the type of fuel, the amount you want, and the timeframe you need it in. You can fuel up the night before and it’s one less thing you have to think about the next day. Use code JENS10 for $10 off your first Purple gas delivery.
 
 
Ready to go back to work?
Free Workshop – March 10th at 9:30am
OptIn provides free workshops designed for women to gain clarity, confidence & strategies for personal and professional growth. They specialize in guiding women back into the workforce. OptIn also offers a more comprehensive 6-week course. This innovative platform links qualified women seeking opportunities with the companies that need them. They offer resources to women reentering the workforce with OptIn-based networking groups, technology support, & counseling. They are changing the way women work, making it possible for them to be both mom & employee, by connecting an entire workforce of accomplished women with companies that need their talent & experience. For more information, email kerry@optbackin.com.
 
 
7 Week dog training class with the BEST trainer – Shawn Baxendale of It’s Just a Dog Thing
Starting March 13th at The Wagmor from 10-11am
$200. Includes basic obedience, walking, biting, housetraining, commands etc. For more information, call (818) 762-2665.
11939 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, 91604
 
 
“Science of Sleep – Learning Lecture at OTB
Speaker: Octavia Lindlahr
Saturday, March 26th at 5:30-8pm
“The “Science of Sleep” lecture is designed to help parents learn about the “science” behind infant/toddler sleep and how the brain works in regard to this process. This is an objective lecture reviewing different sleep training programs, pros & cons, as well as co-sleeping options. This lecture is designed to offer parents information and the tools they need to make an informed and educated decision about sleep training or what practice works best for their family, and how to reach realistic goals. Dad’s are strongly encouraged to attend. Location: 20841 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, 91364. Register online at www.otbee.com, or call (818) 348-PLAY. The fee is $35 per couple.
 
 
Heal the Hungry Brain: 8-Week Online Course
Fridays, March 18th-May 6th from 10-11am
Become liberated from overeating, emotional eating, binge-eating, the restricting-overeating cycle, food addiction and body shame. Instead of counting, calculating, weighing and measuring, you’ll solve eating and body image problems at the root. Turn down the hungry dial in your brain when you normalize stress and hungry hormone levels, increase your ability to self-soothe without food, update the lens through which you see your body and tap into your bodies’ wisdom about what, when, and how much to eat. You will gain a sense of confidence & inner satisfaction that puts you in control of food, increases body esteem & helps you find a healthy weight.
 
 
Purim Carnivals This Weekend
VBS Purim Carnival in Encino
Sunday, March 20th from 10am-2pm
Join the fun at the annual Valley Beth Shalom Purim Carnival. Go in costume, enjoy rides, games, activities, food trucks and more. Entrance is free.  Advance ticket sales for rides and games is available online at www.vbs.org/Purim2016.  
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Purim Carnival at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks
Sunday, March 20th from 11:30am-3:30pm
Food, Games, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Pie Toss, Bungee Jumping, Arts and Crafts, Puppy Petting Zoo, Hamantashen, Bounce Houses, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Checkone2 entertainment and more. Tickets available for purchase now! All tickets $1 each at https://goo.gl/9sMDRl.
 
 
Broadscast – A radio show and podcast where every woman’s voice matters
Co-hosted by NY Times Bestselling Author and victims’ advocate Kim Goldman and Daytime TV veteran / award-winning blogger, Jackie MacDougall, Broadscast tackles relevant and timely hot button topics with candor, honesty and a sense of humor. Broadscast, available via live streaming, iTunes and on KHTS AM1220, is committed to educate, inform and entertain listeners – covering current events and relevant news in health, parenting, relationships and pop culture, blazing a trail that recognizes and celebrates powerful women everywhere.
 
 
Great Cleaning Crew
Jesus and his team are awesome! He comes a team and are in and out of your house QUICK! So reliable, hard working and trustworthy. I HIGHLY recommend them! Call 818-974-1955 for more info. FREE estimates!
 
 
For the creative cook: 8 things to buy at International shops
For saving money while increasing flavor and variety, try sauces, spices, produce, refrigerator items and dairy products, noodles, rice, beans, and candies, confections and teas. Good ideas in comments. Our local markets include specializations in Russian, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern and Armenian cuisines and more.
 
 
Spring Camp, Passover Camp, After School Programming For Ages 3-13 at KidzCity in Woodland Hills
After school program pick up  from local schools back to KidzCity. Homework strict policy: no play until homework is completed. Computers and homework supplies provided. Spring and Passover camps can sign up daily, weekly or hourly. Minecraft, Animal Jam, Cooing, Basketball, Gardening KidzCity is a licensed safe and caring place with qualified and background checked staff. Call (818) 887-7516 or visit www.kidzcity.us.
 
 
Diet To Go
Prepared meals designed to help customers shed extra pounds. There are 3 menus available to accommodate your health needs. If you live near a Diet to Go kitchen, free samples are available prior to purchasing.
 
 
Take a break to see cake
See a gallery-wide immersive installation (in the Fashion District, DTLA) of 6 cake chambers filled with floor-to-ceiling cake sculptures, mirror mazes, a watercolor ice cream truck, more. Special events may be immersive theater, popup dining experiences, comedy shows and live performances. Through March 13th (no Mar. 9).
 
 
New Coworking Packages Now Available
OfficeSlice is now offering new coworking packages for the freelancer, work at home mom and road warriors. Everyday Coworking is a new lower price of only $275 for full access. The Virtual Office Plus package offers the use of the Ventura Boulevard address plus 2 hours of Conference Room every month for client meetings for only $159 per month. Needs someplace to drop in for a few hours? They now offer hourly coworking as well! For a complimentary day pass, call (818) 446-6125 or visit www.officeslicecoworking.com.
 
 
Spring Break Camp at the La Brea Tar Pits: Ages 3-12
From March 21st-25th
Super Soccer Stars is partnering with the Natural History Museum to bring you a new exciting camp! They are adding an optional extra hour to each of our soccer camps (for only $10) to guide campers through The La Brea Tar Pits Museum to explore what the world was like during the Ice Age! Camp for Ages 3-5 runs from 9am-12pm, and camp for Ages 6-12 runs from 9am-2pm (the last hour of each camp is the museum tour). Enroll online or call (310) 998-0010.
 
 
Learning Specialist & Writing/Literature Tutor Available 
Josh has extensive experience tutoring and teaching at many private schools, including: Campbell Hall, Windward, New Roads, New Community Jewish High School, Bridges Academy, Westmark, Sierra Canyon, and many others. He specializes in writing/literature, and helping students with learning challenges, such as Dyslexia, Autism, ADD, and Aspergers syndrome. He also home schools and coaches students on college essay writing. Education: B.A. Sarah Lawrence College & Oxford University. 
 
 
5 products on deep discount in March
Typically discounted most deeply this month: boxed chocolates, digital cameras, ellipticals, humidifiers, and treadmills; also spring travel opportunities. Page includes links to buying guides and ratings.
 
 
Mentored – The fastest, simplest and most affordable on-demand one-to-one learning platform
The platform leverages technology and taps into a vast network on background-checked educators who want to help kids learn and grow. Mentors, which range from teachers to college educated stay-at-home-parents to college students, connects with students via an innovative app interface to help them with homework and test prep on virtually any subject. If you like helping students learn, this is the perfect gig for you. One of the great things about being a Mentor, is that you can lead sessions from wherever and whenever you want. Mentors, in addition to being rewarded by helping young students, can earn upwards of $15 an hour.
 
 
Cupcake Kingdoms Offers Custom Cupcakes, Dessert Stands & Sugar Art For Your Event
Cupcake Kingdoms specializes in custom cupcakes and dessert stands perfect for your event! Check out the new creation, The Personalized Cupcake Stand, It’s your very own stand to personalize with pictures and sentiments for that special occasion. Holds 24 cupcakes and 14 pictures in total. You can paint, decoupage, scrapbook it! Join the Kickstarter Campaign, all who pledge will receive a reward: their signature sugar designs (to top cupcakes and cakes- they are handmade & airbrushed) or/plus a stand!
 
 
24 Taco Recipes With Alternatives to Ground Beef That Will Please the Whole Family
 
 
A Monthly Workshop To Help Women Navigate The Legal, Financial & Emotional Aspects of Divorce
Saturday, March 12th
Second Saturday offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal advice from qualified local professionals, providing people with the knowledge, support, resources and trust that they need to survive the divorce process and move forward with confidence toward a new life. Second Saturday was created by the non-profit Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org), the nation’s longest-running non-profit devoted to female financial literacy.
 
 
Too Busy to Cook? Hire a Personal Chef to Simplify Your Life
Hire Personal Chef Heidi Weisman to cook for you! Simplify your busy life as Heidi customizes a daily or weekly menu for you, your family, your budget and your tastes. She shops, preps, cooks and cleans leaving your fridge and/or freezer full of healthy home cooked food! And leaving you with time to live your life. Special dietary requirements are no problem; Heidi is well versed in gluten free, diabetic and vegetarian menus! Stress free meals are just a phone call away. Call (323) 868-3905.
 
 
Wanted: Beach House To Rent For the Summer
Looking to rent a beach house, on the water , in any beach community for approximately a month this summer. Preferably three bedrooms and kid friendly. Open to renting for longer. Good references available upon request. Email Tmshiffman@gmail.com.