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The ULTIMATE Bar/Bat Mitzvah Learning Experience
Unaffiliated with a synagogue but still want your child to become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? We used Stephanie Streja, founder of Mitzvah Shirah, to prepare our son for his Bar Mitzvah, I HIGHLY recommend! She was incredible to work with from start to finish. Stephanie offers private Jewish education and Bar Mitzvah preparation – all-inclusive instruction in Hebrew reading/writing, Shabbat blessings/prayers & chanting Torah/Haftorah. Perhaps you envision a backyard Bat Mitzvah or want to take your son to chant his Torah portion in Israel? Stephanie will create a service customized to your child’s personality & creativity and she is partnered with a wonderful rabbi in Jerusalem. Summer is a great time to get started! Today in History
National Gardening Exercise Day
National Yo-Yo Day
Ramadan
Chrysler Corporation is founded. (1925)
The first drive-in theater opened in Camden, New Jersey. (1933)
Jen’s List Celebrates 11 Years with an Amazing Anniversary Special!
Thank you to EVERYONE who has contributed to Jen’s List over the past 11 years. Because of your help, I’m able to share all the wonderful news about what is going on around our great town. To encourage others who would like to try a new way to reach families in Southern California and as a thank you those who have previously submitted material for the newsletter, we are offering an anniversary special until June 15th. Book 2 Top Spots on Jen’s List, and you’ll get a 3rd Top Spot, plus another two Silver spots, for FREE. That’s a $785 value for $351 – over 50% savings! Visit http://jenslist.com/sponsorship-special/ for more information, and again, THANK YOU for your support!
MUSE Summer Institute
June 27th-August 11th (Closed July 4th, 5th) from 8:30am-5:00pm
Get Out And Play All Day at the MUSE Summer Institute!
Workshops include:
*Sports and Games
*Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
*Outdoor Education (Orienteering, Rock Climbing)
*Swimming
*Creative Writing
*Science Discovery including Marine Life study at the beach
*Leadership Development
Open to rising 1st-8th Graders (ages 6-13)
$595/week or $135/day – lunch included!
20% discount with purchase of 30 MUSE Summer Institute days
GREAT Gardener Lead
Highly Recommended by Jen Levinson – jen@jenslist.com
“Reynaldo Luna has been our gardener for 2 1/2+ years and does a truly terrific job. Dependable, reliable and knows how to take care of the yard! I have referred him to SO many other Jens List members and EVERYONE loves him! He can trim trees too! Call him at 818-802-0025.”
The Families That Can’t Afford Summer
Pageant 360
Saturday, June 18th from 7-10pm at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center
Come spend an evening of food, entertainment and pageantry with the lovely and inspiring finalists of this inner beauty pageant! This is no ordinary pageant as it is based on intellectual skills, community contribution and their very own thoughts and ideas of how to change the world. Come support these beautiful ladies, who have been groomed in poise, public speaking and how to love themselves from the inside out and see what gifts they have in store for the world. For more information, visit http://91301.org/events/pageant-360/ or www.pageant360.com.
Start the summer with a little shopping party
All you do is invite the guests and Auna will take care of the rest! And you earn FREE items! She can also book makeover parties with makeup/eyebrows/tanning/ photo shoot, etc… So fun! Call or text Auna at 818-416-2771 for info. Visit www.saneboutique.com & click services to learn more!
Awkword: Poems and Short Stories for Imaginative People Book Signing
June 12th from 11-1pm at Brent’s Deli
Come for an autograph and stay for lunch! Selected poems and two short stories delight in Dylan Skolnick’s 1st publication. The poems are funny and sweet, some in the style of Shel Silverstein. The first short story, Bermuda, combines elements from Greek myths and Shakespeare to bring readers on a suspenseful adventure. The second short story, Frontier, is a sci-fi adventure complete with blue whiskered face aliens. Dylan’s His most important goal is to inspire other young authors to write their own book. On his own, he chose to donate a portion of his sales to the Los Angeles public library.
Child Developmental Specialist Offering Home-Based Behavioral Intervention
Play Therapy + Tutoring/ Summer 2016. Selah is an inspiring and successful educator with 20 years experience, with an emphasis on DIR/Floor Time Developmental – Relational Greenspan’s Method. Selah targets attention quickly and effectively for the development of communication skills and social skills. With characteristic energy, enthusiasm and excitement in her interventions, she replaces negative behavioral patterns with positive ones. For more information, call Selah at (310)779-7553 or email selah_4ever@yahoo.com.
No Pool Required! 10 Fun Water Activities For Kids
The Help Group’s Summer Camps
Begins June 13th at 9am
The Help Group’s summer camps, which will run in Sherman Oaks and Culver City, are developed by a multi-disciplinary team to address unique strengths and abilities and are tailored to ensure the best possible camp experience for everyone. Children are chronologically and developmentally matched to ensure appropriate peer groups. The programs offer a wide range of experiences such as field trips, art, music, sports, cooking, special events, therapy dogs, and much more!
4th Annual Bone Marrow & Blood Drive To Benefit CHLA
Sunday, June 26th from 8am-1:30pm at Chabad of Northridge
With a simple swab test, you can register to help save lives. Tests will be available at the blood drive. Help Moonlight Electric Services, Inc. and Nathan Lev’s goal of signing everyone up! Visit http://bit.ly/NathanLevBloodDrive for more info. Bring a valid government photo ID. Refreshments will be provided.
What to do with Young Children this summer – visit museums and libraries
Check out the Zoo (summer programs), The Arboretum, Huntington Gardens (unique children’s garden), city libraries (summer programs), the LB Aquarium, The Zimmer, Kidspace, LA Children’s Museum, Noah’s Ark at the Skirball. Many opportunities are low-cost or free.
Webinar: A Conversation with Anne-Marie Slaughter on Women, Men, Work, and Family
Thursday, June 9th from 1-2pm ET
A free online event featuring Anne-Marie Slaughter, hosted by Jessica DeGroot, President and Founder of ThirdPath Institute; Matt Schneider, co-founder of City Dads Group; and Emma Plumb, Director of 1 Million for Work Flexibility. With Father’s Day around the corner, this event will focus on how we can shift the work and family narrative to include men and women in both corners, by valuing both care and competition, home and career, in a way that benefits us all.
Free but Critical Session for Parents on “Putting Your Child’s Care in the Hands of Others”
Sunday, June 12th at 6pm at the West Valley Police Station at 19020 Vanowen
All parents should do their best to attend this important session. Before next entrusting your child’s care into the hands of others – camps, clubs, babysitters, etc. – come find out more of what you should know for “Putting Your Child’s Care in the Hands of Others” – no RSVP needed.
Simplified Home & Office Organizing At Affordable Rates
Are you feeling overwhelmed with clutter, paper, & desire a filing system that’s easy to use & maintain? Is your living space creating havoc or could use some TLC? If having peace of mind is important to you, Tara Christopher is your gal! She can help you simplify & organize any area of your living space at affordable rates.
*Single Session-$200 (4 hours)*
A Faery Hunt’s Amazing Magical Adventure
Sunday, July 17th at 10:30am
At Corriganville Park, what a magical place to create Faeryland! A Faery Hunt will be creating Faeryland for young audiences here in this magical forest setting. A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and their families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun. Go searching through the forest for faeries, find them, and then go on a lovely, musical adventure. Many children come in costume. Groups and Birthdays are welcome.
Kimberly Thalken: Psychic-Medium; Energy-Healer; Hypnotherapist
Need answers to life questions? Want to connect with a departed loved one? Readings provide a better understanding of life events & relationships & provide comfort & healing around the passing of a loved one. Energy healings help w/ easing pain reducing stress, anxiety & provides an encouraging inspiring loving energy to support you on your life’s path. All things are possible when you access your highest potential in hypnotherapy.
(310)503-0622
Breakthrough Parenting® Classes: Help move your family from struggle to cooperation
Mondays from 6-8pm
This course is designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent. Emphasis is on developing parent/child self-esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control, understanding how children think, and having age-appropriate expectations. The goal of the course is to promote responsible, thinking, loving, & confident children by using excellent parenting techniques. Contact Erica for more information. Jens List discount.
Teletubbies Launch Event: Free family-friendly event
Saturday, June 11th from 11am-2pm
Come celebrate the return of the iconic children’s series with a free event at Los Angeles Center Studios VORTEX DOME! There will be a bunny petting zoo, food, games and Teletubby character meet & greets. Lots of great activities for kids ages 0-3, including a 360 degree showing of the series in the famous Teletubbies Home Dome. RSVP is required to attend this free event and for address information. Email TeletubbiesRSVP@konnect-pr.com.
Emergency Math Help
Need emergency math homework help at the last minute? Derrick has 10 years of experience private tutoring and is CBEST certified and TrustLine registered. Phone help available for: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, College Algebra, and Geometry. Phone tutoring consists of tutoring over the phone and the use of the internet white-board. Can be arranged at the last minute (keep his number handy). $20/20 minutes. Call Derrick at 818-992-0625.
The Notary that gets around town
Reasonable, Accurate, Fast Experienced, Licensed and Punctual Call Michael at 818-773-8378.
Treated like part of the family
Reasonable Rates/Long Term Discounts Cage Free Environment Over 20 years Exp. Feeding, TLC, Socialization, Exercise, Access to a 24 hr. veterinarian. Call Susan at 818-773-8378.
Private Pilates Sessions (Mat)
Ellie Berman [Certified Pilates Instructor] helps her clients get the most out of their exercise to build strength and look lean.
Get In Shape. Develop a strong core, flat abdominal & a flat back. Gain long, lean muscles & flexibility. Work your entire musculature. Non-impact, Easy on the joints. Learn how to breathe properly to reduce stress. One on one sessions for only 30 min. 1st session $20. For more info, contact pilatesbyellie@gmail.com or 323-706-0383. 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, 18- to 24-month-olds:
* MOVING toys, esp. toys with wheels, toys that
– roll,
– rev,
– beep,
– steer,
– crank,
– ping/click,
– choo-choo.
(tactile, visual, auditory, gross and fine motor,
social/emotional, creativity, life skills, language/
vocabulary, math/logic)
* MUSICAL/Rhythm opportunities offer a rich sensory
environment:
– encourage whole-body movements like
.. swaying,
.. dancing (use props like scarves, stuffed
animals, balloons),
.. wiggling,
.. clapping,
* fast/slow,
* loud/soft,
.. stomping,
.. jumping.
– support free play with all manner of musical
instruments, real and home-made.
– hum, whistle, sing –
.. fast/slow,
.. loud/soft.
– Note: no loud, exciting music/noises just before
bed; a gentle environment will promote sleep.
(tactile, visual, auditory, gross/fine motor,
social/emotional, creativity, language/vocabulary,
life skills, math/logic, music)
* PLAY IS a child’s work!
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.
Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 24- to 30-mo-olds”.
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June 6 2016
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