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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
Today in History
Look Alike Day
Volunteer Recognition Day
Do you have your tickets? Don’t be left out! Tables are going QUICK!
May 21st at the Calabasas Civic Center
The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools 5th Annual The Event is unveiling of a spectacular new venue, a new date and as always, an elegant and unforgettable evening of food, wine, auctions and entertainment(Pine Mountain Logs)! The city center will be transformed into a sophisticated block-party setting under the stars. Enjoy tastings from premier local restaurants and wineries while perusing must-have, one-of-a-kind auction items during the silent auction. New elements for the 2016 soiree will include a beer garden featuring local craft breweries and an intimate, farm-to-table dining experience. The evening will culminate with a live concert performance.
CHALK Preschools Energized by My Gym Holds Open Houses, Opening New Location In Pasadena
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center & CHALK Preschools are teaming up to grow their innovative Southern California-based preschools. They are currently open in Manhattan Beach, Venice & Westwood, & will open CHALK Pasadena in the Fall of 2016. CHALK will hold 2 Open Houses this Spring, CHALK Venice will be on April 26th followed by CHALK Manhattan Beach on May 18th. “This is a great opportunity for families to meet our staff, find out more about the CHALK curriculum, and register for the ideal days and times that meet their needs,” said Doug Oleff, President of CHALK Preschools. For more information about Chalk Preschools Energized by My Gym or to schedule a tour, visit www.chalkpreschools.com.
Need Summer Tutoring?
Summer is a great time for our children to decompress and engage in fun activities. But it’s also a time when children can forget some of the things they learned during the school year. EMA can help your child catch up in a weak subject, advance in a favorite subject, and develop study skills, all with one-on-one attention. Even better, they can connect learning to your child’s interests and passions, making learning FUN! A Summer program with EMA can help your child thrive! Call 818-522-4482.
Speech & Language Therapeutic Preschool Opening in Culver City this Fall
Open House – This Saturday, April 23rd from 9am-12pm
The Wiley Center in Culver City is opening a speech and language therapeutic preschool this September for kids ages 3-5. The Wiley Center is an amazing place — they work with kids and their families from pre-diagnosis through adulthood have excellent programs including theatre camps and prevocational training. To RSVP for the open house or learn more, visit http://bit.ly/1SrN5lm or call 310-649-6199.
The Pump Station & Nurtury’s Mommy & Me programs are growing! Did you know that they help hundreds of new parents every year through their outstanding Mommy & Me groups? They are looking for two more licensed therapists who specialize in early childhood development and parenting to join their Mommy & Me program as group leaders, with immediate openings for weekend groups. The Pump Station provides great curriculum support and guidance to the leaders, and the programs are strongly based on a mindful parenting philosophy. Groups are currently offered in the Westside and Hollywood. If you are interested in learning more, please contact them at dinora@pumpstation.com.
Unique & Stylish – Give Mom something New this Mothers Day
LOVE this store! When classic, mod and preppy collide with a healthy dose of Midwestern values, the result is a company where the customer is always right, sweet treats are always a welcome distraction, and color is the special ingredient that makes everything a little bit happier. The result is Vera Bradley. Founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller in 1982, Vera Bradley specializes in handbags, accessories, luggage, and paper and gift items from $10-$300. Something for EVERYONE. Until May 31st, visit the Topanga Westfield location and get $20 off any purchase of $75. Must mention Jen’s List.
Learn About Retirement, Budgeting, Family Finance & Investment Needs
Monday, April 25th from 6:30-8pm at Morton’s, The Steakhouse
Join Nicole J. Scher for this informative evening. RSVP to Fabbi Wolfe at fabiola.wolfe@nm.com or call (818) 610-7303.
6250 Canoga Avenue in Woodland Hills
Focus group with free daily meal delivery & fitness classes in Culver City/West LA
Looking for men & women (25-60 years) to be real people testimonials for a focus group. If you’re a parent, that’s a plus! Program includes free daily healthy meal delivery & free daily workouts. You must need to lose 10-30 pounds and want to feel great! If you need a “reset” this is for you! Classes would start in May and take place in Culver City, so you must live or work near there. For ALL the details and to sign up, go to www.getsuperpeople.com.
 Get paid to give your opinion watching new TV pilotsDo you watch TV? Get paid to watch a new TV show and give your opinion in a focus group. $75 payment. Looking for people 15-49 years old (yes, they verify your age). They have many times and dates available. Locations are in Burbank & North Hollywood. Don’t call if you are affiliated with the entertainment industry. Call Jenny at (818) 225-8424.
Lecture: “The Gifted Brain: A Window into Understanding the Physiology of Giftedness“
Saturday, April 23rd from 3pm-5pm
Come hear the gifted experts and founders of Gifted Research & Outreach speak in Culver City about the physiological differences in the gifted brain. This presentation is a must-see as GRO will summarize the known differences in gifted brain physiology and activity and explore how those differences might explain gifted intensities and behavior in gifted children. This event is free, however, RSVP to admin@gro-gifted.org to attend.
Intimacy: With Ourselves, One Another, and Our World at Against the Stream Day-Long Retreat
Sunday, April 24th in Santa Monica from 10am-4pm
This day-long retreat is an opportunity to deepen your embodiment of intimacy – with yourself, one another, and the planet. The quality of all of your relationships extends from the quality of your relationship with yourself. Come for an illuminating, restorative, and down-to-earth day of practice involving meditation and dharma talks, relational mindfulness, and facilitated group discussion. This retreat is appropriate for both experienced mediators and those who are new to practice.
Unique Father’s Day Gifts-Deadline May 10thSaturday, April 23rd from 10am-1pm
Precious Prints Clay Prints is back at the Encino Gymboree (always the 4th Saturday each month) so kids and moms can make the dads a special Father’s Day keepsake to treasure. The non-toxic ceramic keepsakes last your child’s entire lifetime! Appointments are less than 10 minutes and impressions only take 5 seconds each. Customize your design from over 55 designs at www.clayprints.com. *Appts preferred at this busy location but walk-ins welcome! Call (310)802-8013.
National Talk Show: Moms-To-Be Who Need Nursery Help
Are you pregnant and expecting your first baby? Are you trying to design the perfect nursery, but could use some financial help planning the perfect place to bring your baby home? A national daytime talk show wants to hear your story and why could use a little help giving your nursery some TLC. Email DayTimeTalkShowProducers@gmail.com for a chance to be on the show!
Showin’ a little Love for our LA River on Earth Day weekend
This year there’s an urgent need for the 27th Annual Great Los Angeles River CleanUp. The dramatic El Niño swept through the watershed washing trash from surrounding areas into the river channel which needs to be removed. The US Green Building Council in L.A. would love to have you on our team as we clean up a section of the river on April 23rd. Mid River cleanup at Fletch Drive & Bowtie Parcel. You’ll love the crew. Info & registration at http://usgbcla.onefireplace.org/event-2163239. Free!
American Business Women’s Association Fashion Show Luncheon, including Chico’s and Ruby RibbonSaturday, April 30th at 10am at Angeles National Golf Course
The Verdugo-Glen chapter of ABWA is having a fashion show to raise money for student scholarships at two and four year colleges. The fashion show includes clothes from Chico’s, Ruby Ribbon, MisFit Apparel and Nelson’s Treasures. Shopping from 14 vendors including Silpada, Origami Owl, PartyLite, Nerium, Mary Kay and many others. The luncheon begins at 11:45am. Tickets are $55 per person.
9401 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland
Education Unlimited Camp Brainy Bunch at UCLA for students entering grades 4-12
Provides academic summer camps & precollege summer programs. The summer programs include public speaking camps, summer college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, creative writing camp, computer camp, video production camp and college tours.
Calabasas Ravens & Viewpoint Skills Camp for ages 7-14
Sunday, April 24th from 10am-1pm
Ravens coaches as well as Viewpoint School Coaches, Ex-NFL, and current college football players will conduct drills that include Speed, Strength, Agility, Footwork and Position Specific training. At the camp your kids will have the opportunity to compete with their peers and have way more fun than your average Sunday morning and meet their potential season teammates. At the event you will be able to obtain season information and have the opportunity to sign up at the camp. The fee for the clinic is $25.00 and will be waived for any players who register for the Ravens 2016 season. Cost: $25. First 25 kids get a free Ravens shirt! Call Jeff at (818) 397-1891 for more info.
Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids family friendly
Monday, April 25th at 5pm
Join Books and Cookies to celebrate Asha Dornfest’s new book, Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids with a family friendly happy hour play date! Asha & BuzzFeed Parents will share sneaky little shortcuts and brilliant tricks that make parenting easier while the kiddos play! Admission includes: signed copy of book, free play, snacks, refreshments & giveaways from Munchkin!
My Creative Outlet Gallery Event featuring the work of Roy Guzman & Sarah Stone
Saturday, April 30th from 7-10pm
Come for evening of art, music and refreshments. Meet artists Roy Guzman of Guzman Fine Arts and Sarah Stone of Sarah Stone Art Paintings and Assemblages inspired by Nature, Folklore, Dreams and Mythologies. Blues Trio begins at 7:30 featuring the talents of Mark Pocket Goldberg- Upright Bass, Debra Dobkin- Percussion & Billy Watts-Guitar. Free Event but must RSVP to info@mycreativeoutlet.net.
No, I Don’t Need a Daughter
70,000+ items at the SCV Kids Consignment sale
April 21st-24th from 9am-5pm, Thurs-Sun.
530 families are contributing over 70,000 amazing new and gently-used items to the SCV Kids Consignment April 21-24, 2016. You’ll find everything you need for your kids (newborn through pre-teen!): clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, games, puzzles, DVDs, bikes, outdoor play equipment, maternity, furniture, women’s purses and so much more! Prices are amazing – up to 75% off retail prices.
31910 Castaic Rd. in Castaic, 91384 (former RiteAid building)
Free Trials for Little Music Stars – Babies & Toddlers
Wednesdays at 10:50am & 11:40am at Blue Starz Dance & Theater School
Pre-school music classes 3 mths – 3 years. Free trials for award nominated, ‘Little Music Stars’ in Sherman Oaks. 10% discount offer now. Buggies welcome, easy access and free parking. Check out the website for schedule and to secure a place for your child and free trial. Email gayle@littlemusicstars.net or call 323 632-9754 for more info.
14330 Ventura Boulevard at The Oakridge Plaza (Ventura/Beverly Glen) in Sherman Oaks
Bumblebee Playdate 2016
Sat., May 21st from 10am-2pm at the Thousand Oaks Community Center
Tumblebees/enrichment planet is partnering with the family service club to put on a day of family fun for a great cause! Activities: Tumblebees Gymnastics, Circus Activities, Obstacle Courses, Food, and Much More! All proceeds benefit the BumbleBee Foundation, a nonprofit that helps pediatric cancer families through the many challenges of cancer.
2525 N Moorpark Rd. in Thousand Oaks, 91360
Russian Leek and Cheese Matzo Pie
Main course (4 servings) or side dish (8 servings), for Seder, brunch or dinner. May be prepared up to 2 days ahead before assembly and baking. Combine cooked leek-onion mixture with ricotta, eggs, seasonings. Prep matzo by soaking first in water then beaten egg. Place 3 sheets matzo in baking dish, cover with leek-onion mixture and grated kashkaval or Gruyere cheese. Top with 1 sheet soaked matzo and more cheese. Bake 30-40 min, then rest for 10. Cut with serrated knife.
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips
Since 2010 Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving weekly tips from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT points, 12- to 18-month-olds:
* TODDLER is very interested in the consequences of
her actions, and because memory isn’t well
developed at this stage, she won’t tire of repetition.
* PLAY involves lots of experimentation like
– “what happens when I drop this cracker?”
– “… throw this spoon?”
– “… grab for this ball?”
(social/emotional, language/vocabulary, life skills,
tactile, fine motor, thinking/learning)
* IMITATION’s the name of the game since Toddler
likes to try out what he sees adults doing.
– Offer toys/learning tools that imitate daily life like
.. a play toothbrush.
.. a child-sized set of eating utensils.
.. his own bath cloth/sponge so he can “wash”
himself.
– Remember that you’re modeling “being
appropriate” and “being civilized” to your child
every hour of every day.
(social/emotional, language/vocabulary, life skills,
tactile, fine motor, thinking/learning)
* Q: What do we mean by Developmental Skills?
A: (in no special order) tactile, visual, auditory, gross
and fine motor, social/emotional, creativity, life skills,
language and vocabulary, math/logic
(thinking/learning) and music.
* BEGIN to build a “learning library” of “developmental
learning tools” designed to grow as Baby grows:
– consider choosing toys (Learning Tools) with
multiple features and developmental skill
elements that stimulate Baby AND (your future)
Toddler AND Preschooler;
– ex. Baby may stack 2 blocks at 6 mo, and make
structural creations with lots of blocks later.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 12- to 18-mo-olds, pt. 2”
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April 20 2016
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