March 31 2016

GREAT Martial Arts Lessons for the WHOLE Family/6 Weeks-Only $49
Martial Arts Teacher Fariborz Azhakh of Team Karate Centers in Woodland Hills, has been teaching for 30+ yrs. His school engages in honest business practices, with an emphasis on transparency, & sane, equitable, & sustainable policies, pricing, & procedures. He teaches & practices smart fitness, solid emotional health, family unity, and the practice of “self-defense” that includes healthy eating, bully prevention education, anger management, and countless lessons in team building, overcoming obstacles, while developing compassion and respect. All of my kids love it! We have been at this studio for 8+ yrs. Email Azhakh@gmail.com, call 818-704-0606 or visit www.teamkaratecenter.com.
 
 
Today in History
The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France (1889)
Bunsen Burner Day
National Clam on the Half Shell Day
 
 
LA Galaxy Soccer Game Fundraiser Event
Sunday, April 10th at 6:30 PM
This is your opportunity to experience a LA Galaxy soccer game like no other. Come play soccer on Galaxy practice fields with other teams, schools, clubs and families before the game. Then participate in a fun, private tailgate, head to the game, and watch the LA Galaxy take on 2015 MLS Champs, Portland Timbers. All activities start at 3pm. Kick-off time is at 6:30pm. Tickets are $35 and proceeds go to SOVA food bank. Contact Laurie Baral at (323)702-2532 or laurie@redcardevents.com.
 
 
So Many Schools, So Many Options, How Do I Choose?
L.A. School Scout™ injects calm, humor, compassion, and expertise into finding the right fit school for your child. Whether it’s for public, private or parochial school, L.A. School Scout™ will help you come up with a plan and a timeline, and provide the advice you need along the way. If you need help planning for a September 2017 admission, contact L.A. School Scout™ at sandy@LAschoolscout.com or 877.877.6240.
 
 
Join Wags and Walks, a 501C3 charity for dogs that has SAVED over 2000 dogs in 5 years at their 5th annual fundraiser
Friday, April 15th
It’s the hottest fundraiser in town! Help them SAVE 1000 dogs this year while having specialty Tito’s Handmade Vodka Dinks at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills with delicious food, Casino Games, Celebs & amazing auction items like stays at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and Ellen DeGeneres VIP tickets.
 
 
Smartest Public high Schools in America
 
 
This Ain’t Yo Mama’s Card and Gift Store
The Flying Owl isn’t your typical greeting card store. Here is where sentiment meets an edgy wit to create an unusual offering of handcrafted cards and devilishly fun paper goods. “F-bomb,” “Gay Tidings” and “Love and War” categories round out the typical selection of celebratory offerings. The Flying Owl is also home to artisan gifts, which are sourced from folks with a deep-rooted passion for well-mastered goods. Located in the renovated Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills.
 
 
A Beautiful Planet 3D
Discover a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with NASA, the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet captured by the astronauts aboard the ISS.
 
 
Z Web Design: Website Design starting at only $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 info.zwebdesign@gmail.com.
 
 
15 Quick and Easy After-School Snacks
 
 
Executive Available
Top performing senior executive with 25+years in the “C” suite as a COO, CFO and Executive VP of Operations leading, building, growing and fixing businesses in product and services companies ranging from startup to Fortune 500. Both a strategic and tactical leader focused on profitability. Successful track record with reorganizations, restructures, growing startups, change management and acquisitions. If your company is in need of full or part time executive support, contact lfh.lsu@gmail.com
 
 
Australian-based ergoPouch’s range of baby swaddles, sleep sacks and sleep suits have received “hip-healthy” designation from The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI)
IHDI is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health/quality of life of those afflicted with hip dysplasia. The award-winning ergoPouch collection includes premium quality baby swaddles, sleeping bags and sleep suits available from birth to 6 years of age sizing. The products are made with pure natural fibers including Organic Cotton, Bamboo & Merino. ergoPouch products offer great functionality and versatility with swaddles that can easily transition to a sleeping bag, and sleep suits that convert from bags to suits with legs for easy use from bassinet to stroller to baby carrier.
 
 
Private Swim lessons with Lil’ Guppies
Get watersafe! Lil’ Guppies has served the LA community since 2006. They teach all ages/skill levels with a focus on building water safety and confidence, achieving a positive association with the water, and helping infants, children and adults become happy, successful swimmers! Instructors are CPR & 1st Aid certified with backgrounds in child development, education, and competitive swimming. Flexible rates & scheduling available. They can come to you or you can go to their location in Encino!
 
 
A Faery Hunt Enchantment
Sunday, May 1st at 10:30am
A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and their families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun. As children we believed in magic and knew in our hearts there was something enchanting out there, hidden, kind, beautiful, and filled with goodness. Join us on this magical interactive adventure. You’ll meet faeries and funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty! Groups and birthdays are welcome. For reservations, call 818-324-6802.
 
 
Tinkergarten Brings Early Childhood Education to Your Park this Spring
Outdoor, play-based classes are led by trained, certified leaders from your community. Kids have fun as expert-designed curriculum builds key cognitive, social & physical skills. SoCal classes start in April! Sign up for a class today before spots fill up — http://bit.ly/1RQmTQR. Interested in meaningful, flexible work for parents. Learn more about becoming a Tinkergarten leader — http://bit.ly/1P4rLx2.
 
 
Free Workshop to Gain Confidence and Strategies for Professional Growth
Thursday, April 7th at 10am
Optin’s two-hour free workshop provides valuable information and actionable guidance tools to help mid-career and senior professionals make their next move. They created a holistic approach for job search strategies & skill development. They are the leader for skill development and resources for women returning to work. OptIn will catapult your career search, skills, and self-esteem in one supportive safe place. For more information, email hello@optbackin.coom.
 
 
The Power of Listening
Blog about roadblocks to good listening and ways for parents to communicate better with their teens.
https://teenlineonline.org/parents/102-2/
 
 
Applications Being Accepted Now for 24th Annual Pizazz Music Camp: For Grades 1-8, Fall 2016
Mon.-Thurs., August 1st-5th from 9am-12:30pm, Fri. from 9am-2:30pm + 7pm Celebration Performance
Pizazz stresses the joy of music with a variety of musical experiences using a non-religious music arts curriculum. A highly qualified staff makes the week exciting with singing, handbell and choir chime ringing, choreographed movement and music enrichment classes. Sponsored by the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village. Cost for the week: $115-145 – save money with payment by May 2nd. Email pizazz@umcwv.org for more info or see brochure and print application at www.PizazzMusicCamp.org.
 
 
Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood 
Here’s the Plan offers an inventive and inspiring roadmap for working mothers steering their careers through the parenting years. Author Allyson Downey-founder of weeSpring, the “Yelp for baby products,” and mother of two young children-advises readers on all practical aspects of ladder-climbing while parenting, such as negotiating leave, flex time, and promotions. In the style of #GIRLBOSS or Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office, Here’s the Plan is the definitive guide for ambitious mothers, written by one working mother to another.
 
 
Teach Your Children Emotional Intelligence
Good feelings never last long enough. Negative ones can be overwhelming and seemingly last forever. The Ice Veil Tales, a series of 12 fantasy/adventure stories, show kids (6-9 years old) how to calm themselves no matter what stressful situation comes their way. Watch a free puppet show of Book One. Then take your children on an entertaining journey that will help them build a foundation of integrity and self-esteem for a lifetime.
 
 
Explore the world through hands-on science
April 2nd
Bear Cubs (Forensics) & Webelos (Into the Wild)! Facilitated experiments and investigations designed for a variety of age groupings. Pre-registration required:  http://californiasciencecenter.org/programs/onsite-programs.
 
 
New Moms In Motion Season Kicks Off This Saturday
April 2nd from 7:30-9:30am and 10-11:30am
Looking to get in shape, meet workout buddies, and take a break from the kids for a few hours? Join MIM LA’s fitness team and bring a friend for FREE for the ENTIRE SEASON! In addition to running and walking, you will do strength, yoga, spinning, swimming, and more! Griffith Park’s team will kick off the season on Sat. at 7:30am at the Autry Museum, and Encino will meet at 10am at Fleet Feet Encino. Teams train for the Love Run on June 5th. Register on or before April 2nd for early bird rates.
 
 
The “Sun Will Come Out” this summer as Broadway Kids LA presents the Musical Revue of ANNIE
Mon.-Fri., June 20th-July 22nd from 9am-3pm at the American Jewish University
Ages 6-13. At Broadway Kids LA, a Children’s Summer Musical Theatre Workshop, they sing and dance their way down the streets of NYC. Don’t wait until Tomorrow! Sign up Today! Throughout the Workshop the children learn and experience ALL aspects of Musical Theatre. They create and make their own sets, scenery, costumes and props.
15600 Mulholland Dr. in LA, 90077
www.BroadwayKidsLA.com and Facebook page
 
 
NEW Morning Preschool Program at ECK-Ages 2-5
March 30th-April 30th from 8am-12pm(3 & 5 day sessions with lunch)
Encino Creative Kids is starting up their Morning Program due to many requests. This program is great for a child that does not need a full day program. Your child will enjoy a variety of lessons, crafts, experiences and FUN! Weekly they offer: Messy art, Music/Movement, Cooking, Science experiments, Fun themed-Fridays. They teach a monthly unit, as well as daily academic activities. Visit their Facebook page to have a virtual tour! Call Ms. Deanne to schedule a tour at 818 981-1268.
 
 
Do ants have teeth? Scientific inquiry skills – a FREE, live webcast event
Thursday, April 7th from 1-2pm
Take a deep dive into the development of the “whole child” through meaningful inquiry and learning about project-based investigations. Learn how to enable young children to find answers to their questions, test hypotheses, learn to communicate, build literary skills, think mathematically, learn about themselves and others, create as artists, and use technology. Free; registration required. If you can’t attend (watch, listen), register anyway and get a link to the archived webcast.
 
 
The Autobahn of Meditation: April Breath Circle in the San Fernando Valley
Saturday, April 9th at 4pm
The theme this April is Triggers. We’ve all got ’em….instead of experiencing them as impediments, let’s use them to create more freedom. Think of an incident when someone got your goat, pushed your buttons, rattled your cage, or really did a number on your head, that caused you to go into shutdown, or react badly. We’ll use breath work to create less reactivity & increase our inner poise. Come learn this meditation technique; shed that unsightly psychic weight! RSVP to Abbe at (818)989-3146.
 
 
Professional Masseuse since 1994, Dana is skilled in Pregnancy massage, Reflexology & more
Did you know that massage dilates or opens up blood vessels, improving the circulation of and relieves congestion? It also increases the number of red blood cells, especially useful in cases of anemia and acts as a “Mechanical Cleanser” pushing along lymph and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris? Accepts a variety of Med. insurances. Call 818-642-1228 or email danideen8@gmail.com.