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Today in History
* Aquarium Month
* Candy Month
* Dairy Month
* Fight the Filthy Fly Month
* Gay Pride Month
* National Accordion Awareness Month
* National Adopt a Cat Month
* National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
* Rose Month
* Turkey Lovers Month
Dare Day
Flip a Coin Day
The term “Don’t give up the ship!’ is coined by Captain James Lawrence, U.S. Chesapeake. (1813)
Snow falls in Buffalo and Rochester, NY, Cleveland, Ohio and other places. (1843)
Superman Comic is published (1938)
Ed Sullivan’s final show. (1971)
Got Kids? … You Need An Estate and Kids Protection Plan
Sun, June 5th from 4-5pm at Gymboree
* You’ll find out how to easily name guardians for your kids.
* You will come away knowing how you can Protect Your Children’s Inheritance from Creditors, Divorce or a Lawsuit.
* You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk.
Everyone in attendance will take home a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents” PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Gymboree. This FREE seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for over 20 years. Register early at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
Is your child active on social media?
Do you know every app they use and who they’re talking to? Are you sure they are not being bullied? Bullying is not a new concern, but the digital world has made it a larger issue. Fights that once happened in the school yard are now 24/7 problems. Too many kids have taken their own lives as a result of bullying. What can you do to combat this and protect your students? Tell Bridg-it. Bridg-it School is a revolutionary platform that allows, parents, students, and teachers to report any negative behavior to school leaders. What’s more, the Resource Center allows you to have thousands of pieces of content to help in any situation. They are there to help ensure your students are safe and happy. Schedule a demo to learn to bring Bridg-it to your school.
GingerSnapCrate-The First Monthly Membership That Does Something With Your Photos
Do you have a lot of photos? Don’t know what to do with them? GingerSnapCrate is a new club you can join, upload your favorite pictures, and you will get a variety of products printed with your favorite images. From various styles of prints to everyday useful items like notebooks, stationery, grocery totes, all kinds of wall art and so much more. If you want photo books but don’t have time to make them, they design and print photo books for you. Try it, it’s SO easy and you will LOVE it! Check out https://youtu.be/HVZjwNT5Rt0?t=1 to learn more.
LVUSD and the Beacon for the Arts Fund present the 3rd Annual Benefit Concert
Friday, June 3rd at 7pm at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Agoura High School (A-PAEC)
BROADWAY NIGHT 2016 will be an action packed benefit concert featuring a talented selection of the District’s elementary, middle and high school students, faculty, and alumni performing a variety of Broadway hits from shows such as Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and more. Come celebrate a wonderful evening of performances while supporting the beautiful PAECs and the District’s performing arts programs. Tickets can be purchased at https://goo.gl/kJPCfc.
What About When…? A fun & practical parenting workshop
Saturday, June 11th from 9:30am-3pm at CAP Studio in Sherman Oaks
Parents will learn how to stay calm, be connected and offer correction that teaches responsibility without shame or guilt. Parents of all ages will walk away with new tools to calm the chaos in their home. This workshop is taught by Darlynn Childress, parenting coach and former teacher. Darlynn brings humor, empathy and practical strategies to parenting. Tickets are $75 – refreshments & drinks included. 1-hour lunch break on your own.
Swanson, Conti and Associates Summer Social Skills Groups
These groups are highly effective curriculum and experiential-based groups. Group members learn and discuss several concrete social tools in each group. In addition, group members go out into the community (restaurants, parks, bowling, etc.) to practice these tools every other week. It’s a very fun way for your child to improve their friendship skills.
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No Problem Mac
They come direct to your home or business providing fast, friendly support, service, and training for all ages. Speed up your Mac, tackle the dreaded iCloud, get a printer working, upgrade your system and more. They guarantee you’ll be helped by a friendly IT person you can actually talk to. See what clients say at http://www.noproblemmac.com or read the weekly Mac Tips & Tricks blog at http://www.noproblemmac.com/blog. $80 per hour. Jen’s List members get a free OSX system cleaning! Call John at 310-621-5679.
Tunes & Tastings – An Artisan Food Market
Thurs., June 16th from 4-8pm
Artisan comes to Agoura Hills in the area’s first and only weekly gastronomic shopping experience. This is not a traditional farmers market, but rather an eclectic food bazaar, which focuses on finest pantry food items made in southern California. Take a stroll through a carefully curated selection of food offerings made from the freshest, local ingredients and discover popular and up-and-coming food makers and beverage artisans.
Concert: Dill Purple Geniuses at the Zimmer Museum
June 5th from 3-4pm
Are you ready for The Pookie Slide?! Sing and dance to catchy pop tunes such as the Noun Song and the Verb Song Dill Purple Geniuses promotes language and literacy in a super fun and captivating way that motivates, builds self-confidence and ignites self-esteem for kids everywhere!
Gardening Enthusiasts Rejoice – Garden Indoors Year Round
The Cabinet Garden™ is a revolutionary new way to organically garden indoors from the comfort of your own home. This system has been designed for easy and safe growing of herbs, vegetables and fruits either in dirt or with Superonics(an advanced form of Hydroponics) . Try Cabinet Garden™ and get free delivery, set up and a lesson to help you expand your gardening hobby. Imagine being able to always have a fresh supply of pesticide-free tomatoes, lettuces, mint, cilantro, or other herbs. #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 her today for a free phone consultation at 747-777-2689.
Alison Dawn Murphey, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist # 84021
Plan now to deploy your family to meet the Heroes they can really look up to
Saturday, June 18th from 9am-4pm
Holding out for a Hero, Los Angeles ? … your wait will be over when your family lands at this admission-free aviation experience with exciting displays of helicopters from police, fire, EMS/ENG, military / DOJ and private collectors – this family favorite event offers entertainment, concessions and emergency preparedness information. The CODE3 Career Expo introduces the community to recruiting teams from law enforcement, military and homeland security organizations with information on hiring .
7 Tips For Talking to Babysitters About Social Media Boundaries
Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party
Stop trying to do it all by yourself. Karen can do anything from set up, to preparing food, to serving – as well as the dreaded clean-up. Enjoy yourself for once and let her do all of the running around. She is available for both small gatherings including office parties, backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties and lunches or larger scale events including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations. Karen used to be in the catering business. Currently she is a part time teacher! Amazing references upon request. Email karenspartyhelp@yahoo.com or call (818) 445-1749.
Unique & Stylish – Give Teachers Something New at the End of the Year
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 June 30th, visit the Topanga Westfield location and get $20 off any purchase of $75. Must mention Jen’s List.
The 2nd Annual North LA County Maternity and Baby Show
July 10th from 10am-4pm at the Hyatt Regency Valencia
The event will benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and will feature 3D Ultrasound imaging, Kids Photo ID Cards, a Gymboree Kid’s Zone and a Mommy and Baby Boutique with new/resale maternity and baby items. Plus, information from experts, freebies, special deals and drawings, with a Grand Prize of up to 450 Lotto Quick Pick Plays. Options are still available for business and organizations who wish to be a choice. Visit www.maternityandbabyshow.com, or contact Gary at garyb@highimpacteventresources.com or (661)255-7063.
24500 Town Center Dr., in Santa Clarita
Enrolling at Temple Ahavat Shalom ECEC for fall 2016-2017
The ECEC at Temple Ahavat Shalom is a play based, developmental school: a place where natural curiosity and creative imagination lead to discovery in learners of all ages. They place value on process rather than product and strive for the development of the whole child. Rich in Jewish traditions. New this year: Every ECEC family is automatically a Temple member. Infant center opening July 1st. Ages 6 weeks and up. Full days available from 7am-6pm. Call 818-360-2258 x301.
A Faery Hunt Show and Fairy Birthday Party
Saturday, June 25th at 10:30am
A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and their families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun. First one of our wonderful fairy shows. And following the morning show is the Fairy Birthday Party! A treasure hunt, story circle time with the fairy princess, dancing, games, fairy unicorn card readings, fairy face painting, a light lunch, and lots of fun. Many children come in costume. Costumes available there for sale. Groups and birthdays are welcome.
Jammin’ and Pickling on the Farm
Thursday, June 30th from 10am-2pm (other dates available)
This 3 hour class has been a favorite among friends alike. Go to a real farm to pick all your own fresh ingredients and turn them into something so spectacular you can’t believe you have not been doing this all along! You will make the best raspberry jam you have ever tasted along with jars of old fashioned brined pickles. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a mid-day tea and scone break. Everyone takes home jam and pickles along with a dozen free-range chicken eggs.
Taking Away My Daughter’s Smile
Tommy Bahama Ocean Festival at the Santa Monica Pier has FREE activities for kids
Saturday, June 11th
This day at the beach event is great for athletes and spectators alike. In addition to ocean races, there will be music, dancing, vendors, a pop-up museum and free kids activities. Join us for short sand runs, an obstacle course, yoga, beach flags, hula-hooping, limbo and other non-competitive activities that will keep children entertained and moving throughout the morning. Come for all the activities or just drop in for an hour. There are even competitive events for jrs with ocean experience.
It’s Time for a Male Nanny for your Active Child
Do you have an active child? Do you want someone to engage and play with your child? Male nannies are the hype. Mannies of L.A. has college educated male nannies that have tons of experience working with children. Whether you’re looking for a manny, coach, teacher, music teacher, or tutor we have it all. Mannies of L.A. hand picks and screens all of their mannies to make sure they are only sending the best of the best.
June Annual Sales
Change or clean all the filters on air conditioners. These should be cleaned at least once a month in hot weather. You should have your central AC cleaned and examined by service company. NOTE: Find an established company with a good reputation. Avoid new companies that have no track record.
Raise the temperature of the AC; You will save about 5% for every degree you raise your thermostat over 70 degrees. Most people find they are quite comfortable at 75 degrees inside instead of 70. It is also less of a shock to your body to go outside into the hot air if the temperature in the house is not very cold.
Air out your basement – this is a good time to prevent mold and rot from taking over.
If your car has not been tuned in six months, get it tuned before summer travel.
TYPICAL ANNUAL SALES: Electronics, summer sporting goods also early summer clothes.
MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE: Furniture, mattresses.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Apples, apricots, asparagus, bananas, bermuda onions, blackberries, blueberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, cherries, corn, cucumbers, green or wax beans, green onions, lemons, limes, lettuce, nectarines, okra, peas, pineapples, plums, raspberries, radishes, rhubarb, strawberries, squash, tomatoes, watercress, watermelon. NOTE: With some produce now available all during the year, many people have forgotten when fruits and vegetables are really fresh. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher and that money may be going to local farmers.
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June 1 2016
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