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Help Raise Awareness & Money for Those Couples Struggling with Infertility
Nov. 12th at The Luxe Hotel on Sunset
The 4th Annual Feit 4 KidZ Gala is an incredible night of helping making dreams come true. All monies raised will go towards offering interest-free loans to couples in Los Angeles who need financial assistance with the cost of IVF. Since inception in 2013, 66 loans have been given out, and many babies have been born! The night will include dinner, open bar, entertainment and a silent auction! Prices go up on Sept. 15th so make sure to buy your tickets before then! A program of the Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles.
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Your 30Days 30Minutes Challenge Starts October 1st
This 30Days 30Minutes home workout is the perfect combination of cardio drills, full body tone and abs and buns. Do Kellie Blackburn’s best workouts right in your living room! All you need are hand weights! Get your plan today http://www.kelliefit.com/weight-loss-menus-workouts. You’ll be part of a secret Facebook group of support and Kellie is your coach! Your shape will change in just 30 days! MANY Jens List members LOVE it!
“Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Jpegs…”
Do you have photos stashed under the bed, in drawers or in your phone, with the thought that you will do something with them someday? Don’t wait and take the risk that they will get lost or damaged. Elise can take your precious photos and place them into beautifully decorated pages, customized for you. They will be preserved and protected for generations to be able to enjoy. Do you want a wedding album that shows your personality and is different than the norm? A Special event? Call (818)590-2989.
The Pump Station & Nurtury is Looking for Lactation Consultants to Join the Team The Pump Station has proudly served expectant and new families in Los Angeles for over 30 years by providing outstanding prenatal education, lactation support, parenting groups and classes including its outstanding Mommy & Me programs, and great baby care products and apparel. The Pump Station is looking for experienced board certified lactation consultants, ideally with a background in nursing or newborn care, to join their lactation support team. Please send resumes and a brief cover note to info@PumpStation.com.
Emergency Math Homework Help Available by Phone
Derrick has 10 years of experience private tutoring. CBEST certified and TrustLine registered. Phone help or in-person tutoring available for: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, College Algebra, Geometry, SAT, ACT, ISEE. Can be arranged at the last minute (keep his number handy). $20/20 minutes. Need a whole hour? $35/hr. Call Derrick at 818-992-0625 or email contact@tutor-tutor.com.
Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows Comes to Ventura and Ontario
This weekend – September 30th-Oct. 2th and next weekend to the Ontario Convention Center Oct. 7th-9th
Kick off the fall season with a cornucopia of family fun festivities. Shop till you drop with over 24,000 original handmade works from hundreds of exhibitors, enjoy live entertainment and strolling performers and a Kidzone chalked full of interactive “make n take” activities, facepainting, and more. Visit with the artists and get your gift items personalized. There’s plenty for the entire family to do. Bring a canned good for donation and get $2 off admission. Kids 12 and under are free! Info and tickets are available at www.harvestfestival.com or call 925-392-7300.
Your Kid Can Play Tennis Like A Pro – Fall Clinics & Lessons
Beginners to Advanced. Ages 5-17
Parent Testimonial, Allen S.: “Coach Jack and the amazing staff at Serve It Up Tennis has turned my daughter into a fantastic little tennis player. She is now playing tournaments and even joined the competitive team. But most important, she LOVES the sport and has so much fun in their terrific environment.”
Serve It Up Tennis has two convenient Valley locations at Birmingham High School and CSUN. Sign up now for Fall Clinics & Lessons. Space is limited. Affordable pricing! Contact Jack at serveituptennis@gmail.com or call (818) 325-9859.
Child’Space® Method Classes for parents with babies aged 3 wks-5 mths
Mondays, 11am-12pm, through October 17th at The Great Escape Club in Atwater Village
As your babies are discovering their new worlds, Child’Space can help you to support their investigation of themselves and their environments. Learn gentle techniques to engage with your babies, feeding them with rich sensory information that helps their bodies and brains to grow, while developing their self-awareness, social engagement, and self-agency from the very beginning. $30 per class.
Does Your Child Want To Be On BROADWAY? Get Private Musical Theatre Coaching from a PRO
Does your child want to be on Broadway or just love to sing? Study with someone who’s actually been on Broadway and still performs! Michelle Lane, one of the Vocal Directors at Calabasas High (renowned for its arts program), is accepting new students. Each 50-minute lesson combines vocal technique training as well as age-appropriate acting coaching all in one session! Email info@workshoplane.com for more info. Audition coaching and TV/Film/Commercial acting coaching also available.
Fundamentals of finance for teens & young adults
Thursday, October 6th, 13th, 20th & November 3rd
This popular and powerful course on the basics of money and money management is a MUST for all Middle School, High School and College age students. Your child(ren) will learn the financial Do’s & Don’ts that will last a lifetime! Topics include: budgeting, saving & investing, debit vs. credit cards, banking, staying out of debt and much more! Course begins Thursday, October 6th, at the Oak Park Community Center. For more information or to register for this class – click on the link below.
Local 3M drive-thru dealer in Thousand Oaks is looking for a part time sales support/admin asst.
Create work orders, schedule pending installations, create proposals, answer phones, perform customer service duties, create spreadsheets, filing, experience with spreadsheets & CRM applications. Experience in a past sales support role is very helpful with light experience in Quickbooks. A background check and drug test is required for this position. Call (800) 559-1736 for more info.
20-minute outdoor photo session & 1 digital image from Heather Huang Photography for just $35
8 dates from October-December
After your session, you will receive access to your personal online photo gallery where you will select your image and also have the option to purchase additional photos. For each session, heatherhuangphotography.com will donate $30 back to The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools. To book – Go to http://www.thefoundationlvs.org/family-portrait-days to secure your date and time. Don’t miss this opportunity to capture your family in photos you will treasure forever!
Kid Spot is at SYCLE in Toluca Lake – Take a spin class while your little one take Music & Movement
Tuesday and Saturday mornings
Kid Spot is a high quality child care service that provides safe and fun child enrichment programs at SYCLE, Toluca Lake’s premier indoor cycling studio. Kid Spot teachers are trained and insured, as well as carefully vetted via background checks and fingerprinting. The standardized classes include elements of song, dance, music, meditation and yoga, language, games and arts and crafts. The classes are designed to encourage socialization, learning, exercise and mind-body awareness.
Free Rosh HaShanah Service for Families on Rosh HaShanah
Monday, October 3rd from 9:30-11:30am
Bnai Tov (Children of GOoD) is an independent chaimishah little synagogue based in the heart of the West San Fernando Valley – by Sherman Way & Reseda. Their services are especially meaningful and engaging for elementary school children. For parents who want their kids to more deeply learn, for those who want something more personal, for those who can’t afford the high costs elsewhere, check out Bnai Tov. Email Rav@BnaiTov.org for more info.
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Professional Non-toxic Lice Removal Service
Lice lady comes to your home. Available seven days a week. School is back and so are lice! Complimentary telephone consultation. The home care division is now available to sanitize and rid your home of this pesky parasite. Preferred choice by many LAUSD schools.
Your workout must-have has arrived with ViewSPORT
Just when you’re feeling like quitting ViewSPORT tees will give you the extra push you need to keep going. Encouraging words or phrases are unveiled on the tee the more you sweat, so the harder you work the clearer your message will become. Not only will it encourage you to continue in your workout but the hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and odorless fabric will keep you feeling great no matter what activity you’re doing.
Four Seasons Santa Barbara & Travel By Hart have an EXCLUSIVE offer just for you
Guaranteed double room category upgrade at the time of booking for new reservations for travel from Sept. 1st-Dec 23rd(limited to Riviera Room through Jungle Room categories).
Blackout dates include November 22nd-27th.
-Complimentary daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom
– Food and beverage credit of USD100
– Complimentary basic Internet in all guest rooms
– Complimentary premium Internet in all suites
– VIP treatment
If feelings are on the line, The Moodsters are on the case
The Moodsters are five colorful, lovable little detectives who use special sleuthing skills to help children solve the mysteries of feelings. Each Moodster personifies a basic emotion that all children experience in their everyday lives: sunshine-yellow Coz is HAPPY, ragin’ red Razzy feels ANGRY, in-the-pink Lolly is LOVING, boo-hoo-blue Snorf feels SAD, and shaking-like-a-leaf green Quigly is SCARED. With the help of The Moodsters, children learn that all feelings are okay-you just have to get to know them!
Sports Equipment Collecting Dust in Your Garage?
Consignment Sports in Thousand Oaks offers free doorstep pick up of your no longer used sports equipment, sports apparel, and sports accessories. Or, call to set up an appointment with the owner Walt Collins who will come by and access the value of your gear at your location. Consignment Sports will donate what cannot be resold. Cash in or consign your valuable gear. Consignment Sports will take away almost everything up to 100 pounds. Mention Jen’s List and get a 15% discount in store.
Magic and Munchies III
October 16th from 10:30am-Noon
GREAT, Beginner Magic classes for ages 7 and up! Come have an AWESOME time at The Magic Apple in Studio City! Each child will learn 3 pocket sized magic tricks PLUS they get a magic wand with a bonus trick! About halfway through the class, they will take a break and have some cookies, juice (organic, of course) and snacks (on the healthier side)! If you have taken any of the other Magic and Munchies classes, these tricks will be 100% different! $25 per person ($20 for an add’l family member – -and yes, even parents have to pay in order to stay!). Call 818-508-9921 to sign up.
Renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson at Pottery Barn Kids The Grove
Saturday October 8th from 11am-6pm
Third Generation Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson will be at PBK at The Grove on Saturday, October 8th to create hand cut silhouettes. Each one is cut freehand and takes just minutes. All ages are welcome including the squirmy ones! Karl’s work has been featured in over 30 magazines. He also has a large following and has created silhouettes for many! Reserve your 5 minute appointment at http://tinyurl.com/PBK-TheGrove2.
Talking to Children about Money can be Challenging
2 children’s books to get the conversation started:
‘How The Moonjar Was Made’ chronicles Noom and Raj – a dreamer and a thinker – who work together to learn about the three S’s: Saving, Spending and Sharing. The knowledge they gain leads them to create the Moonjar Moneybox and they make their dreams possible. Children delight in reading the book and being hands-on with the Classic Moonjar Moneybox as they use their own money and divide it up among the Save, Spend and Share sections.
In ‘Noom & Raj Start a Business: The ABC’s of Money,’ they become business partners and open up a lemonade stand. In this book, children will learn the ABC’s of money and finance as they travel with the characters on a journey filled with unexpected adventures. Every book comes with a Moonjar Moneybox tucked inside!
Your child need or have an autism diagnosis? Have no idea what to do now? Guiding Gems can help!
Is your gut saying your child may have autism? Overwhelmed by the process? Everyone giving you different advice? Let Guiding Gems guide you! Founded by the mother of a child with autism, Melissa wants to help guide you in a way no one has done before, every step of the way. Guiding Gems will make sure you save valuable time and money on the right resources and needs for now and the future. All calls are private and confidential. Call Melissa 818-835-2524 or email at Melissa@guinggems.com.
Easy and budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas
CustomInk allows families to create customized products, like these Halloween t-shirts, for an affordable price.
Crayons: They all have a favorite color, so why not dress up as yours this Halloween?
Have a group? No worries! Customize and get creative with your own color:
Mario & Luigi: Your favorite video game characters are easy to create for Halloween!
Dice: Want to play a human Yahtzee? Create your own dice shirts!
Is Your Child Falling Behind in SPANISH Class?
Ellen is an experienced, credentialed Spanish teacher and tutor who specializes in helping middle and high school students achieve success in their Spanish class. Now is the time to give your child the extra support he/she needs – before they fall further behind. Ellen can be reached at nellelev2@gmail.com.
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September 27 2016
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