July 18 2016

It’s July and you aren’t sure where to enroll your child in middle school?
Not to worry, Kadima is still accepting applications for Grades 6-8. Kadima has recognized the changing & dynamic needs of 21st century learners. Call to learn more about redesigned collaborative class rooms, integrated tech, effective small class size and a community infused with clubs, leadership, student support, and Judaic studies. Kadima is affordable – they offer grants, merit scholarships and more! So don’t hesitate to learn more by calling 818-346-0849.
 
 
Today in History
National Caviar Day
 
 
NFL Youth Co-Ed Flag Football League, for ages 5-14, is Coming to the SFV
I know a TOOON of people who play in this league in other cities and have heard the most INCREDIBLE things about it! Player evaluations on August 13th at 11am Season starts Sept. 11th-Ends Oct, 30th. Games at El Camino Real Charter High School(practices 1x a week). NFL SFV Flag Football, by Cary Harris, is a program of NFL Play 60. The league provides co-ed opportunities for children from grades 1-8 to learn and enjoy one of America’s most beloved sports – Football. Players will benefit by being physically active through non-contact, continuous activity while learning the fundamentals of football, lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. NFL SFV represents leadership & commitment in a fun atmosphere.
 
 
Blvd Kitchen – Just Opened in Sherman Oaks: Cook, Eat, & Shop
Brand new catering kitchen and boutique is now offering cooking classes for adults, teens and kids! Everything from Pizza & Pie for ages 6-10 to Gourmet Challah & Blue Ribbon Jam for grownups. Stop in for a freshly-baked cookie, or a pint of Kid Doc Ice Cream, churned on site by Dr. JJ Levenstein. Order Dinner to go from the BLVD Catering team every Mon-Thurs evening. The BLVD shop has a big selection of cookbooks & wonderful gifts.
844-454-2583
 
 
Build a Stronger, More Secure, Vibrant Relationship Message – Hold Me Tight Couples Retreat
October 14th-16th (Fri.-Sun.)
Spend a weekend in an idyllic Fall setting learning to shape your relationship for deeper connection and closeness with your partner. Relationship experts and psychologists Drs. Blum and Irwin share concepts and exercises from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-tested way to heal and strengthen relationships. Based on best-selling book, Hold Me Tight. Significant Early Bird discount thru 8/11.
 
 
Every piece tells a story
Many of the designs are hand-stamped with inspirational and personalized sentiments that hold special meaning for the wearer. She often works with old coins from around the world that can no longer be used as currency, transforming them into wearable art imbued with history. Alisa’s jewelry conveys her artistic spirit and willingness to follow her heart. The Alisa Michelle brand is a favorite with stylists, editors, and celebrities alike. Her designs are incredible and I highly suggest you visit the store. My guess is you will fall in love with her stuff, just like I did!
 
 
SEOULSCRUB: Best treat for your body! I LOVE it!
Hand crafted body scrubs made with natural and organic ingredients that detoxify and nourish, giving you healthy, hydrated, smooth glowing skin. Comes in 3 varieties and 5 fragrances, all uni-sex so there is something for the fellas! Take a look at the website. Packaging is awesome and perfect for travel and gifts. They are offering free shipping right now and 10% off with the code JEN10 thru the month of July. Try it, you’ll thank me!
 
 
iPhone Users Now Able To Register To Be Organ Donor With Just Few Taps
 
 
HI-CHEW: The Ultimate Summer Snack
HI-CHEW is a long-lasting, chewy fruit snack experience that will transport your senses and allow you to take in a flavorful moment to get you through the day. For the Mom: add a kid-friendly, parent approved pick to your kid’s camp lunch box, for an instant boost. Featuring a bevy of captivating flavors including mango, strawberry, cherry, grape, green apple, and banana, HI-CHEW is the perfect choice for a healthy pick-me-up this summer and could be a great fit to feature in any snack round-ups. Surprisingly satisfying and easy to eat, HI-CHEW snacks deliver a unique taste and texture that are sure to become an essential part of your summer survival kit. 
 
 
New Animated Comedy ‘Fantasy Hospital’ features voices from ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘NCIS’ and more
Jens List member Justin Marchert (JustIn Time To Party!) has launched a new animated webseries he’s been working on for years. The voice cast includes: Pauley Perrette (NCIS), Kunal Nayyar and Wil Wheaton (The Big Bang Theory), Jonah Ray (Hidden America, MST3K, The Meltdown), Emma Caulfield (Buffy, Once Upon a Time) and Pete Holmes (HBO’s upcoming Crashing). Fantasy Hospital follows the adventures of dwarfs, giants, fairies and other wizarding doctors, who can cure any magical malady from Arachpneumonia to Zombie Decay. Look for a new episode every Wednesday this summer at www.FantasyHospital.com.
 
 
Pure Barre for you, Tapout for your child
4:15pm on Monday’s and Wednesday’s
Take class at Pure Barre while your child takes class at Tapout Fitness next door! The 4:15pm class now corresponds with Tapout’s Kid’s Yoga and Kid’s Strike classes. Show your child’s registration with Tapout Fitness and receive a special offer of 10 classes for $150!
 
 
10 Ways to Take a Better Selfie
 
 
Guitar Teacher
Thinking of learning how to play the guitar? The first and most important decision you make will be about the person you choose to teach you. Rick is a seasoned performance, studio, and teaching pro. Contact Rick for a free into and discover for yourself why so many students after years of searching and trying, say they have found the best possible music learning experience with Rick. Email rick@rickarmand.com or call (818)631-1706.
 
 
House/pet sitting with awesome add on’s
If you need a great house/pet sitter while you are on vacation or a business trip Patti is the person you need to call – 818-458-2627. Not only will she care for your home and animals she is a certified massage therapist. So for an additional price you can add a therapeutic massage before or after your trip.
 
 
Get Cash $$ for Your Unwanted Lululemon Clothes and accessories
Let’s face it – workout gear is expensive. That’s why they will buy your gently worn unwanted Lululemon items and give you CASH! It’s easy. Just pack up your Lulu (ladies, men’s clothing & accessories) and send to WebuyLulu at PO Box 130881, Carlsbad, CA 92013. Email webuylulu@earthlink.net with any questions. So many happy Jen’s List readers have done so, you can too!
 
 
The ‘Kidbutz’ of Topanga Canyon
In an upscale twist on a hippie commune, a group of California parents are raising their children together in a $2 million home
 
 
The Creation Experience At Shomrei Torah Synagogue – ORIGAMI
Wed. July 27th from 6:30-8:30pm
Join lifelong origami enthusiast Daniel de Sosa as he takes you on a journey through the book of Genesis with fun and simple origami models.
 
 
Free Apple Camp
*Coding Games/Programming Robots – Kids will learn visual block-based coding for games, applying logic skills such as pattern recognition and problem solving. Then they’ll use what they’ve learned to program their own robots to perform tasks & challenges.
*Stories in Motion with iMovie – Learn how to create movies. They’ll storyboard ideas, shoot video, and delve into other aspects of the filmmaking process. Then they’ll edit their new epics in iMovie on a Mac.
*Interactive Storytelling with iBooks – Create their own interactive books and learn about the elements of writing a story, from idea to storyboarding. Draw illustrations using an iPad, then add sound effects and Multi-Touch features using iBooks Author on a Mac.
 
 
New Horizons in coordination with Anheuser-Busch presents Walk on the Horizon and Family Day
Saturday, August 27th at 8:30am
Walk to benefit programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Anheuser-Busch located at 15800 Roscoe Blvd. in Van Nuys. The walk begins at 8:30am, followed by Family Day at 11am. Family Day consists of fun-filled activities for parents and their children.
-Music
-Entertainment, including the Clydesdales Parade
-Beer Garden
The suggested donation is $35 per person.
 
 
Youth Yoga Workshop at Goorus
Saturday, July 30th from 11am-12:30pm
This fun and exciting workshop is designed for kids ages 5-11! Traci Demuth will present fun and challenging poses that will strengthen kids’ muscles, stretch their bodies, and create a sense of calm. This special one-time Saturday workshop is a perfect way to get your children into doing yoga, or help them continue a practice. Young yogis and yoginis will leave the workshop with a variety of tools they can use in their everyday lives. $20 early/$25 late.
 
 
Nannies, Baby Nurses, House Managers, Mothers Helpers and Chefs
Since 1998, Nanny Connections has met the needs of the increasing demand for experienced Nannies, Mother’s Helpers, Household Managers, Baby Nurses and Chefs. They conduct thorough background checks and diligently screen references. 5 locations across the United States with our local office in Beverly Hills. Call 424-332-6900 for more information.
 
 
Teenage Drama Workshop – Musicals for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Now-July 23rd
CSUN’s Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) presents “Shrek the Musical Jr.” and “Around the World in 80 Days,” based on the Jules Verne classic. TADW also will present its annual “10 Minute Play Festival,” written by student playwrights. To make the theater experience accessible to those on the autism spectrum or people with special needs, there will be also be “sensory-friendly” shows. Adults $15, Seniors/Children 14 and under $10. Located at CSUN in Northridge.
 
 
LoveBug & Me Music Presents: Surfin’ Safari
Saturday, July 23rd  from 9am-9:45am, 10am-10:45am & 11am-11:45am
Surf’s up with the SURFIN’ SAFARI series! All the summer singing and dancing will make you feel like catching some waves without getting sand in our “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikinis”. You will be hula-ing in Hawaii… and definitely be “Surfin’ USA” with your little lovebug. “Summertime” is when you can relax “Under the Boardwalk” and have fun playing with all your friends…”California Girls” (and boys, too).
 
 
Second Saturday Educational Divorce Workshop
Sat., Aug. 13th from 10am-1pm in Westlake
The Second Saturday Divorce Workshop is an educational workshop that helps people navigate their way through the divorce process. Whether a person is thinking about divorce or in the middle of one, our experts can help them understand how to avoid the common legal, financial, and emotional pitfalls of the process. The price to attend the workshop is $45 and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to WIFE.org. Visit www.secondsaturdaydivorceworkshop.org or call 805-372-1810.
 
 
Happy Kids Songs, Vol. 10: Greatest Hits for Ages 2-5 by Dr. Mac & Friends
These children’s songs include themes of diversity, manners, responsibility, and connection with others and saying goodbye –fun and effective tools for getting along.
 
 
Free Home Buying Seminar
July 20th from 6:30pm-7:30pm Keller Williams Realty – Beverly Hills
Tired of making your landlord rich? Learn everything you need to know to purchase a home in today’s Los Angeles real estate market! Reservations Required. Contact Kelly Aluise (Realtor) at 323-578-3944 or kellyaluise@gmail.com.
439 N. Canon Drive, Penthouse in Beverly Hills, 90210
 
 
Holistic Psychotherapy Services
Provided by Dr. Marcy Cole, who sees individual adults, couples and families   Live, phone and/or skype available from her practice in Marina del Rey and Westwood. Email Marcy@DrMarcyCole.com for more info.
 
 
Flawless Glow Collection
You get…
Beachfront Self-Tanning Spray, your go-to for a light, summery tan.
Beachfront Body Bronzer, an instant bronzing lotion (choose from three shades).
Uplift Eye Serum, formulated to soothe and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Lip Bonbons Tinted Lip Balm, a treat for your lips, created with fruit extracts and natural oils (choose from five delicious colors).
An exclusive beach tote, available FREE in this Customer Kudos ONLY.
All this for $99, retails for $151! That’s a $52 savings! Interested in getting your Flawless Glow? Click www.fancymascaragirl.com and click on KUDOS!
 
 
Fitness training for children with autism and adults
Wednesdays/Thursdays at 6pm
They offer a gym for children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and others with social-emotional challenges to learn about fitness and how they can make their bodies do some amazing things. Making fitness a fun experience for everyone. They strive to build confidence, strength, endurance, and teamwork … all while building some friendships along the way.
 
 
Humor + Truth = This great book is jam-packed with ideas to make working motherhood easier
What if you could change your day to day experience of life, from feelings of exhaustion and over-commitment, to loving every moment of the chaos.. and have fun doing it? Balance Your Work and Family Life with Less Stress and More Fun takes a humorous look at the life of a working mother and offers tangible strategies along the way that can realistically be incorporated into a crazy, busy, life filled with kids, laughter and imperfections.
 
 
Hebrew & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Inspire your child to be excited about Hebrew and look forward to his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
* Experienced, patient and dynamic teachers
* Teach all levels
* Affordable Rates
* Group discounts provided
* Will travel
* Trained to teach special needs children too
Free first lesson when you mention Jen’s List! Contact Hannah at 818-880-5545 or alchadeff@gmail.com.