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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. For more info, visit www.theblvdkitchen.com or call 844-454-2583.
Today in History
Culinarians Day
Threading the Needle Day
American forces defeat the British at the Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy’s Lane) (1814)
Louise Joy Brown, the First “Test Tube” baby is born in Oldham General Hospital, UK (1978)
Hands down….The BEST place for brows
Ronnie Retin is truly an EXPERT at what she does. Ronnie has 10+ years of experience & has been deemed a true artist by her clients. She believes in a FULL, NATURAL LOOKING BROW, that frames YOUR face and bone structure. You will not experience thin, over plucked, or “one size fits all” brows here. She gives each person the best shape for each individual person. Ronnie specializes in “brow rehab”(as I had to go to…LOL) and takes the time to teach each client how to reach their best brow potential. Ronnie is available Tues-Sat., from 9am-5pm at The Brow Barre inside the Vintage Beauty Bar in Woodland Hills. You will LOVE her AND your brows! Call (818) 970-4139 or book your appointment at
Academic Achievers Writing Workshops
Aug. 8th-12th from 9:30am-12:30pm at their facility in the Santa Monica Colorado Center
Baseball Theme – Grades 3 & 4
English Tea Party – Grades 4 & 5
Taught by Master Elementary Writing Teachers, the workshops will include:
Writing strategies and skills
Literary elements: theme, mood, narrative structure, tone
Literature Response essay
Short Story writing
6 Traits of Writing: Ideas, Word Choice, Voice, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Conventions
Enjoy writing and feel like an accomplished writer! Call (310) 883-5810 for more info.
Host a Student.. Change a Life.
Twinn Palms Homestay Services seek qualified host families to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for international high school students attending local private schools for 2016 – 2017 school year. Twinn Palms’ Host Families are required to provide a private bedroom, transportation to and from school, 3 meals a day – 7 days a week. Our host families receive a monthly compensation per student and may welcome a maximum of 2 students per household.
Want a Say in the Future of our Local Jewish Community?
Help plan the future of the Jewish community – your voice matters! Go to www.jewishfuturesurvey.org and make your voice heard this summer.
Repeat After Me: Cold Does Not Increase Odds of Catching Cold
Ask The Bishop: Parents Edition” Looking for parents to be featured on a fun talk show with TD Jakes
The TD Jakes show, premiering September 12th, is looking for Parents. TD Jakes is hosting a show called “Ask the Bishop: Parents Edition”. TD Jakes is looking for LA local parents to come be a part of the show. He may even have some features on stage discussing hot topics. It’s a fun and light show, but still dealing with real issues. TD Jakes show is taping on July 28th and 29th! Come be a part of this great opportunity. If you have any questions, email jthompkins@tdjakestv.com.
Kids Week Presents: Pirates – Adventure Awaits
Monday, July 25th-Thursday July 28th from 6:30-8:30pm at The Church On The Way in Van Nuys
They are taking a whole new approach to Vacation Bible School (VBS) with a pirate theme for its 1st annual Kids Week. Each night, adventure awaits children age 4-grade 5 with tales of God’s goodness from the high seas and a swashbuckling good time – including water games, pirate crafts, bounce houses, face painting, ice cream, and so much more! Register for $5.
Free Life Changing Seminar – Discover easy, natural ways to increase your chances of having a baby
Thursday, July 28th from 7pm-8pm
If you are struggling to become pregnant, this will be a great opportunity to learn how to supercharge your reproductive health naturally, and what your body is trying to tell you. Call 805-497-2625 to RSVP.
Still Looking for Camp at the End of the Summer?
Coloring Choices is an artsy, fun, adventurous camp that offers sport, strategy games (like Capture The Flag), treasure hunts, art, dance, theatre, yoga, storytelling and more! Each day they will offer the campers a variety of activities to choose from, with the option of trying them all! They believe in the power of Self Expression…They believe in the power of Choice! “Kids go where there is excitement. They stay where there is love.” – Zig Ziglar
It’s Not Too Late To Shape Up Your Wardrobe This Summer-Closet Edits, Shopping & Styling Services
Summer is a great time to re-evaluate your wardrobe! Jillian’s main goal is to empower clients to look their personal and professional best. Whatever the challenge: chaotic closet full of ‘nothing’ to wear, need for a style upgrade, help finding stylish & appropriate, well-fitted items, etc., she has a solution. Regardless of lifestyle, body shape, coloring, taste, or budget, she will help clients to define or refine a style that is authentic “them’, creating the best version of themselves.
The Top 37 Things You Will Regret When You Are Old
Tennis Camp In The Valley for Ages 5-17
August Session Starts Soon
Serve It Up Tennis is recommended by Jen’s List parents as the best tennis programs in the Valley! Your kid can learn to play like a pro while having tons of fun. Final camp session starts August 1st with full-day and half-day options. Includes swimming! Conveniently located at Birmingham High School. Affordable pricing. Contact Director Jack at serveituptennis@gmail.com or call (818)325-9859.
A Mother’s Haven Announces Grand Opening Event for Newest Location
A Mother’s Haven is excited to announce the Grand Opening of a new location at the Westfield Topanga Mall. To celebrate the grand opening event, A Mother’s Haven is offering 10% off at the cart to all who mention this announcement from July 29th-Aug 1st. Located on the first floor main corridor near Lolli & Pops, the new cart features a collection of best selling products and is surprisingly well-stocked with a variety of teethers, pacifiers, bottles, toys, diaper bags & other specialty items.
A Faery Hunt’s “The Fairies Songbook” story at The Sunset Theater
Every Sunday thru Sept. 18th from 10:30am-11:30am at the Sunset Theater Co.
The fairies share with you their songs of enchantment in a celebration for the return of the Fairy Queen in this musical revue. Many children come in costume. Wings, wands and CD’s of Faery Music available at the show. Nickelodeon-named A Faery Hunt “Best Children’s Theater in Los Angeles”. Groups and parties are welcome! Call 818-324-6802 or email reservations@afaeryhunt.com for more info. For tix, visit http://stores.afaeryhunt.com/store-catalog/.
1603 Aviation Blvd. #6 in Redondo Beach 90278
Summer is HALF way done, has your child been reading
Busy summer? Has your child been reading? It’s not too late to get them back on track. Montage Publishing is committed to creating quality books for children; as parents and educators, they are also aware of the academic backslide that can happen during summer. They have created some Emoji worksheets, a reading log, and a certificate of achievement to be used to excite your child about reading.
A Beautiful Planet 3D
A breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before.
Made in cooperation with NASA, the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Estate Sale-Vintage Farmhouse French furniture, decor, collectibles & more
Saturday & Sunday August 6th & 7th from 8am-1pm
Vintage~ Farmhouse ~ French ~ Restoration Hardware furniture, decor, oil paintings, pictures, vintage kids toys, vintage books, Lionel train set, jewelry, planters, vintage purses, fabric, freezer, linens, collectibles, dishes, lighting and more…many items from a store website CHALKFARM HOME. See many items facebook @ Third X Around. No large purses, cash only.
Sign Up for Private Training Sessions with David Estes
David Estes is well known through Southern California as a sports mechanic, specializing in speed, power, attitude and form. David has helped create countless success stories for people of all ages and experience levels. Activities for children include, but not limited to: soccer, baseball, basketball, fishing, hiking, golf, and backpacking. For more information contact David at 310.466.2253 or at coachdavidestes@gmail.com.
Yoga at Casper’s Summer House
July 26th
Join others on the rooftop for PLAYLIST’s signature power vinyasa class, a new kind of yoga class set to the beat of the perfect playlist. This class will be led by PLAYLIST Yoga. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Classes are filled first come first serve.
Newbie Shade is a car seat shade structure designed for the tiny traveler
Los Angeles family created Newbie Shade for their newborn and want to share it with you! Newbie Shade shields your baby from the bright sun during car rides. Simply attach Newbie Shade to the front and back seat headrests to provide your baby with a shade structure that stays in place right where you want it. Compatible with infant, front, and rear facing convertible car seats. Your precious cargo is shaded from the sun, but the view out the window and of your baby remains.
French tutor all levels all ages
Conversation, high school, college, professional. Contact Patrick at Ebertatscientist@mail.com or 310-621-8129.
Grease
Saturday & Sunday, July 30th & 31st at 11am & 3pm Kismet Kids Musical Theatre at Egremont School
Grease is the word! Join the T-Birds, and the Pink Ladies for their senior year in this high-octane musical comedy. A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-wop-bam-boom! Affordable, local, live theatre for kids, by kids. Grease! School version ~ Appropriate for all ages! Tickets available at the door.
19850 Devonshire Street in Chatsworth, 91311 818-231-4444 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.
‘Write Your Healing Story’ one-day workshop (Early bird special!)
Sunday, August 21st from 11am-5pm in Encino
This unique one-day workshop for women invites you to explore the healing power of writing as we unravel defining events in our lives and our interpretations of them. By connecting with our inner selves on the page we open ourselves to a shift in perspective, allowing for a new sense of empowerment and well-being to emerge. Instructor Karin Gutman, MFA, has been working closely with writers for over 14 years to uncover, develop and write their life-based stories. For full details, visit www.writetoheal.com or email Karin at karin@spiritofstory.com.
Tech Savvy Women and the Power of the Purse
Wednesday, July 27th at 6pm
Women have immense success in managing assets but they are stunted by a lack of professional guidance. Almost 50% have a relationship with a Financial Advisor. Of those who work with an FA, two-thirds report being misunderstood or neglected. Let’s take a closer look at the tremendous financial and wealth management opportunity for our Tech Savvy Women! Join us as we host a panel of experts who will assist us in navigating the waters with regard to Financial Planning for the Future.
Summer Piano and Voice Lessons
Summer is the perfect time to start your child off with music lessons! Learning to play the piano or sing builds children’s confidence and is an important creative outlet. Lori Patton has over a decade of teaching experience and tailors lessons to her students’ interests. Recommended ages are 7 and up, but younger children may be considered. Lori will travel to students’ homes in the west San Fernando Valley. Call (818) 294-9257 for rates and more information.
Personal chef to cook breakfast lunch or dinner front the comfort of your home
Your ingredients! Your home! Complimentary first visit. Serving: Thousand oaks, Westlake village, Agoura hills, Oak Park, Calabasas, Hidden Hills. Call/text at 818-200-5724 or email chef Wendy at wendyalinares@yahoo.com.
There Still May Be Limited Space in a Couple of Amazing Vegan Camp Weeks for Your Conscious Veg Kid
If your 7-12 year old is a conscious veg kid, then these camps are the best summer programs where he will be fully supported for being veg and won’t have to ask what’s in any of the food. These camps are the most conscious camps around for any kids. Almost all of the weeks this summer are fully enrolled but there are a couple of weeks coming up where there is limited space. Email to find out more about the possibility for your veg kid, and check out www.VegKids.org for school year programs.
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, pt. 4”
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July 25 2016
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