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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.
Today in History
By an Act of Congress, Puerto Rico becomes a U.S, territory. (1900)
Mount Washington Observatory records the highest surface wind ever measured, anywhere on earth— 231 miles per hour!
Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first person in space. (1961).
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!”
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The Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Course for High School Students- Deadline to apply April 13th
Since 2013, the Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program has been developing high school students into LEADERS in their schools and communities. Participants of this week-long summer program build their skills as effective leaders through the exploration of three crucial aspects of leadership: Effective Communication, Optimism, and Informed Decision Making. Applications and program dates are available online; Program cost- $400.
RSVP for FREE: LA Education & Enrichment Resource Fair
Sunday, April 24th at the Skirball Cultural Center
Looking for quality educational options & solutions for your children? Attend the FREE Education & Enrichment Resource Fair. Kids are welcome! Complimentary Babysitting & Activities.
Resources in: Learning Differences, Multilingual Education, Gifted and 2e, Educational Therapies, Tutoring and Test Prep, Online and Non-Traditional Education, Arts, Sports and Technology. Sponsored by ScholarShare. Visit www.parentseducationleague.org to RSVP for FREE and List of Participants.
Being Watersafe is a Must-Free Swim Lessons
The Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy is one of the premier learn to swim and water safety programs in the United States. Check out this video of the Parent Tot program: http://tinyurl.com/jhhy6kd. It just one of many types of classes offered at LKSA. Schedule your FREE evaluation lesson today! Mention this listing and receive 2 free lessons! Restrictions apply.
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
Looking to get in shape?
Now is the perfect time to start Kellie Blackburn’s 8 Week Nutrition Update (weight loss menus) or a 30 Days 30 Minutes home workout plan. Both are now available for instant download at a great price! You’ll be ready for summer in no time. Many Jens List members have used this program with great results!
Camp Wildcraft Launches New Art and Nature Summer Camp in Calabasas
May 1st Open House
Camp Wildcraft grows creative, curious, confident & caring kids who feel at home in nature. Set in a tree-filled, 12 acre conservation center at Headwaters Corner in Calabasas, Wildcrafters build friendships and build forts, find animal tracks, and follow their interests, identify plants and turn leaves into paper, sculpt with clay harvested from the local hills, and investigate 12 million year old fossils from Topanga, play with wild freedom, and feel joy and wonder daily.
Big Discounts for Professional Photography Services
Offering big discounts for April & May! Actors’ headshots and business portraits only $100 for 2 looks, $150 for 3 looks, and $299 for unlimited looks. Also big discounts on maternity and family photography. Isabella shoots mostly actors and has tons of kids clients. She loves what she does and looks forward to every new session! Located in Westwood.
Acting for Film Summer Camp
June 13th-24th and July 25th-August 6th
The Actors Space West presents the best movie-making summer camp in Los Angeles! Whether your child is a pro or wants a fun, challenging and rewarding experience, here’s the real deal. They make high quality 20 minute short films, starring your kids, produced by industry pros. In the fall, they show the films at a first run movie theater complete with red carpet interviews and pics. Great for kids looking to add to their reel, developing as an actor, and getting pro on set experience.
 Newborn/Infant Specialist (aka Baby Nurse), Postpartum Doula and Infant Sleep trainer Veronica Hinojosa Stang offers her Maternity services in the Greater Los Angeles. Baby – Infant Private Consultation. Specializing in Preemies, Newborn care & Twins specialist; supporting families with babies through birth, adoption or surrogacy. Being your Postpartum Doula, She will educate, guide & teach you to be able to handle your little one. Sleep training is one of her specialties.
310-365-8042 Attention Dads…..
Oprah-approved and nationally recognized author of the DADLY Book Series, Hogan Hilling is working on a coffee table book project titled “DADLY Dad: The Man Next Door.” Hilling is looking for 175 fathers to include in the book – each will be introduced with a photo and answers to short questions: What do I do well as a dad? What have I learned from another dad? What have I learned from my child? Who is a dad you admire? Etc. If you know a dad who would like to be part of the project or if you know a great dad who deserves to be in the book, contact Hogan at hogan@dadlyrally.com.
31 Days. Transform your Mind. Transform Your Body. Commit to Grit. No Gym Required.
* A 31-day workout and diet plan to prepare for the Spartan Sprint – or to just get you in ultimate shape
* Full-body workouts requiring no gym and no weights
* How to build fitness levels from one race to the next
* Inspiring, motivating stories of Spartans
43 Helpful Things to Say to Your Overstressed Child
ROKU’s New Kids’ Menu Provides Interactive Teppanyaki Experience for Families
Okosama refers to a “kids’ menu” in Japanese, and ROKU’s interactive teppanyaki grills provide an ideal dining experience for families. ROKU’s kids’ menu features the following teppanyaki protein options for kids:
* Sesame Chicken Noodles ($18*)
* Organic Jidori Chicken Breast ($18*)
* Faroe Island Salmon ($18*)
* Hibachi Shrimp ($20*)
* Filet Mignon ($22*)
Each meal includes miso soup, hibachi shrimp, seasonal vegetables, and steamed or fried rice. The Okosama menu is available for kids ages 12 and under, from Monday-Saturday during 5:30-7pm seating’s, and all night on Sundays.
Helping men/women powerfully navigate through life’s most challenging experiences
Quantum Resolution Coaching was founded by Marc Levey, a Certified Divorce Coach, Conflict Resolution Specialist and divorced father of three. With a unique background in entertainment, sports and finance, he specializes in coaching highly competitive professionals through milestone transitions including:
* Divorces or 2nd/3rd Marriages Involving Children
* Losing a Loved One
* Changing Careers/Roles
Transition is about change, and change is never easy. But change can provide opportunities for growth. With an experienced coach to serve as your co-strategist, transitioning through change can be a lot less painful, costly and time-consuming. Contact them for a free 30-minute call.
To use the word plumber and honest in the same sentence, some might find nearly impossible
I have to say, that I have been using the services of www.anjplumbing.com for over 8 years and Jose and his son are truly the most trustworthy, kind, reliable plumbers you will EVER find!!! Save this info….for when you need it! Promise you will thank me!
Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women®
A weekend educational workshop for women, which transforms the way they relate to men. It facilitates the reconciliation many women are seeking with men and outlines the skills necessary for women to realize powerful, satisfying relationships with all of the men in their lives. PAX Programs Incorporated is passionate about altering our society’s culture by transforming the way women relate to men. They provide extraordinary information with which women can profoundly affect their relationships with men of all ages and in all circumstances. They intend to accomplish this with fun, integrity, intelligence, courage and in partnership with both masculine and feminine forms of power.
Crime Mapping at Your Finger Tips
Developed to help law enforcement agencies to provide the public with valuable information about recent crime activity in their neighborhood. The goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry. Creating more self-reliance among community members is a great benefit to community oriented policing efforts everywhere and has been proven effective in combating crime. Downloading this FREE application will give you access to the following features:
* Map out crime activity near your current location
* Investigate crimes occurring near your home, work or school address
* Identify any crime by type, time or date of occurrence
* Filter your search for specific crime types such as burglary or assault
Boys/Girls Calabasas Youth Basketball – Starts in June
The goal is to have fun & continue the development of various skills. They will build on skills that have been developed and encourage participation. Players will play on a regulation 10 foot basket in this league. Regular full court defense and other standard basketball rules are in place in this division. Typically games are played once a week on Sat.’s and/ or during the week in the evening. Practices are once a week based on the coaches schedule. All players are drafted onto teams so there are NO team or player requests for this division. ALL players will need to be evaluated.
Based on a True Story – The Bond Between a Grieving Father and Son with Autism
When David Wilson’s young wife falls victim to cancer, he is left a single working dad with the sole responsibility of caring for his 6th grade son. Patrick(Po), is a gifted but challenged child who was very close to his mother & unable to communicate his own sense of loss. As father & son struggle to deal with life after mom, they each begin to withdraw into their own worlds. David into the high pressure job he’s close to losing & Po drifting away from the school where he’s bullied into his magical fantasy world, the Land of Color, where he’s just a typical carefree boy with a rich cast of other worldly companions. The growing divide threatens to separate David and Po permanently.
Free Soccer Demos at Silverlake JCC! Ages 2-7
Saturday, May 7th
Try a free Super Soccer Stars class at the Demo Day on 5/7! Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through an age-specific curriculum, soccer is used to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork. Demo classes will take place at the Silverlake JCC. RSVP to save your spot. Follow the link or call 310.998.0010.
Affordable drop in office space – get your work on
OfficeSlice Coworking offers you peace of mind, a place to sit down and get to work. Bring your laptop, pour a cup of coffee, jump on our wifi and get focused work done! Give us a call at 8184466125 or email us for a complimentary day pass. We are conveniently located in the heart of Sherman Oaks, just one block east of Sepulveda Blvd. Plenty of free and low cost parking. We also offer virtual office packages, rentable conference room for meetings and more!
Baby Proofing and Child Safety Solutions for Your Home
Be Safe Baby Proofers is a complete one-stop resource for all of your baby proofing and child safety needs. Services include in-home consultation, home hazard education, product recommendations & professional installation. Be Safe Baby Proofers uses the highest quality products on the market. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is as safe as can be from accidents and potential safety hazards around your home. Visit www.BeSafeBabyProofers.com or email lynne@besafebabyproofers.com for more info.
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 for a hot meal. 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. Arts & Crafts, Minecraft, Animal Jam, Baking, Basketball & more. KidzCity is a licensed safe and caring place with qualified and background checked staff. Accepting CCRC & all government financial help. Call (818) 887-7516 or visit www.kidzcity.us.
The Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts, and Sciences
The Academy provides students with tools to develop their intellectual, artistic, physical, technological, and social competencies, preparing them for the next phase of their education. Students will graduate with a deep understanding of the relationships among disciplines, as well as the ability to continuously develop their intellectual curiosity as globally aware, civic-minded individuals. We accomplish this by providing inter-disciplinary educational experiences that are rich in exposure to current and relevant technology, the visual and performing arts, leadership and service opportunities, and a variety of world languages, all in a small-school environment.
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April 12 2016
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