September 28 2016

Music Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele & Violin
When was the last time your child begged a teacher to stay longer? At The Schuler Music Studio, students not only learn to PLAY music, they have FUN learning it! This private music school offers high-end lessons, and they drive to YOU! Their educated, qualified staff of professional musicians are enthusiastic & offer a warm, supportive environment for students to play & create. They provide a well-rounded music education, focus on building confidence & emphasize fun. Several live performance opportunities throughout the year. Join students who’ve already discovered they’re the BEST place to get results!
Call (818)203-5342 or email lessons@schulermusicstudio.com.
 
 
Today in History
Ask a Stupid Question Day (one of my favorite days)
National Good Neighbor Day
 
 
The Kevin Cordasco Something Yellow Foundation night of fun, shopping, and wine
This Thursday, Sept. 29th from 6pm-9pm at Wood ‘N’ Hanger
15% of your purchases for the evening will be donated to foundation. If you are not familiar with Something Yellow, click http://somethingyellow.org/ to read about it.
22536 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364
(747) 226-3050
 
 
Free Services – Kol Tikvah Family & Tot Rosh HaShanah Services
Family Sun., October 2nd at 5pm & Tot Mon., October 3rd at 1:30pm
Calling all families to hear the shofar! Join in for fun, friendly & musical Rosh HaShanah services. Inviting all 3rd-6th graders & their families. No tickets or membership required.
20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
818-348-0670
 
 
Harvest & Horses Handmade Market
Fri., Oct. 14th from 1-8pm, Sat., Oct. 15th from 10am-8pm and Sun., Oct. 16th from 11am-4pm in Chatsworth
Join artisan crafters and artists for a 3 day handmade event featuring all things harvest and horses. The gals from the Yarnover Truck (mobile yarn shop) will be rolling in Saturday from 12-4pm. Currently accepting applications for the December Celebration of Light Handmade Market. Email info@mycreativeoutlet.net for more info.
21754 Devonshire St. 91311
 
 
Halloween Mini Sessions
October 8th & 9th from 8am-2pm
Come dressed in your costume for spooktacular images!
$149 includes:
-20 minute session held in studio located in Harbor City.
-4 retouched high resolution digital files with unlimited printing release.
-Receive your retouched images the next day.
-Includes free 5×7 digital Halloween frame.
-$30.00 per additional child.
Spots fill up quickly! Call (310) 989-8108 or email heidi@heidimarie.net to reserve your spot.
 
 
BugBand Glow-in-the-Dark Wristbands
A glow-in-the-dark bug repellent is the perfect twofer in Halloween safety! The waterproof BugBand wristband is an effective, DEET-free band that works effectively to repel insects naturally. The vapors from the plastic BugBand Wristband repel insects such as mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and no-see-ums, a safe distance away. Designed with a patented break-away strap that snaps if it becomes entangled, the BugBand can also be worn on belt loops, hatbands, pet collars, fastened in tents, attached to baby carriages or applied to other areas where insects could be a problem.
 
 
Molly’s Bakeovers
Go ahead and sign up to bring a treat to the class Halloween party. Not only are you going to bring something all the kids will love, parents will love that they’re healthy, and you’ll love that you didn’t have to take the time to bake them yourself. Bakeovers’ One Smart Cookies are “makeovers” of the traditional cookie to make them tastier, more nutritious, and free of gluten, dairy, peanuts, egg, and soy. Available in Chocolate Chip, Apple Pie, Oatmeal Raisin and Blueberry flavors, Bakeovers can be found at Whole Foods as well as online at www.bakeovers.com.
 
 
Renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson creates hand cut silhouettes
Friday October 7th from 10am-6pm at Pottery Barn Kids Pasadena
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 celebrity following and has created silhouettes for Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, and many more! Reserve your 5 minute appointment at http://tinyurl.com/PBK-Pasadena1.
 
 
Safety Tips For Children Online And Offline
 
 
Be someone that makes you happy
Allison Cohen is a licensed psychotherapist w/over 14 years experience bringing calm, satisfaction & resolution to clients life issues. Allison has been featured on TODAY, NPR & has been quoted in WOMEN’S DAY, COSMOPOLITAN, GLAMOUR, HUFFINGTON POST, WEB MD & more. Specializing in: Couples/Relationships, Self-Esteem/Growth, Family Conflict, Anxiety/Stress, Communication Skills, Life Transitions, Depression, Building Physical & Emotional Intimacy, Kink Aware, Alternative Sexuality & Intuitive Eating.
 
 
If You Love Mash Potatoes Then, You’ll Love This
Here to assist in the creation of those perfect mashed potatoes, is the Urban Trend Mashed Potato Ricer™. The unique rack-and pinion action reduces the strain on your hand, whilst applying even more force. The stainless steel basket pushes those boiled potatoes through to create fluffy, smooth potatoes! Urban Trend, an industry leader in stylish and affordable kitchen gadgets created for the family, puts a unique twist on every day tools that provide clever solutions to improve your cooking experience.
 
 
Creative Kid Writing Workshop – “We make Writing FUN!”
Wednesdays, Oct. 12th-Nov. 16th from 3:30-4:45pm
In this 6 Wk workshop 3rd-5thgraders learn to expand writing abilities while having a ton of fun! In this safe and nurturing environment we will build helpful tools towards igniting and executing their creative spark! Explore creative and critical thinking skills through interactive exercises involving storytelling, theater, and art projects, while tapping into individual creativity and idea exploration, we also tackle the rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and story structure.
 
 
Help protect you children and family against the Zika Virus and other mosquito and bug bites
Check out Wekom’s new Mosquito Insect Repellent Wearable Clip for Children Babies & Adults, exclusively on Amazon. These clips contain only 100% Natural Ingredients. They are totally SAFE and contain no Deet. Great for Travel, Camping, Outdoors, Hiking, Playing. These reusable wearable clips keep bugs & mosquitoes away. PLUS this Revolutionary product lasts for up to 3 months.
 
 
A fun, vintage USO-show style group for your private parties and corporate events
Candy, Lolli and Dot provide a lively show, singing and dancing to your favorite vintage tunes! With numbers such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Sing Sing Sing, and Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, the Sugar Sisters are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face!
 
 
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Savor’s Keepsake Boxes
Parents have childhood treasures they want to keep, but feel guilty they don’t have a system to protect or organize them. The company’s two product lines-The Library: Baby Keepsake Box and The Library: School Years Keepsake Box, not only make it easy to store memories without chaos, but compliment home décor and are the antidote to that plastic bin at the top of the closet and that unfilled baby book. The thoughtful, stylish boxes make organizing mementos engaging and fun-as it should be!
 
 
Tutor With Great Success Record In Conejo Valley
Sandie Allen has been in the education industry for 25+ years. Tutoring students in grades K-12 has been her passion. Her expertise from the basics to advanced classes such as Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry helps her ‘trouble-shoot’ the student’s issue(s) quickly, making the learning process rapid and less frustrating. Math can actually be fun! Her problem solving techniques are unique so students feel prepared after even just one session! Located in Oak Park and surrounding areas. Email starspot2@yahoo.com.
 
 
Duct Tape Bags: 40 Projects for Totes, Clutches, Messenger Bags, and Bowlers
Part art-piece, part usable accessory, Richela Fabian Morgan shows how each of these gorgeous handbags can be recreated one manageable section at a time. With detailed step-by-step instructions and primers on duct tape “fabric,” different types of closures from magnet snaps to jeans buttons, and bag accessories like bows and luggage tags, Morgan catapults this trend from the streets into the stratosphere. A mix of pop art and urban style photos of each project and a cool vibe throughout will make you want to immediately roll up your sleeves and begin making duct tape bags.
 
 
Looking for Exceptional Teacher Looking to Teach Exceptional Gifted Children in Tarzana
Seeking a teacher who understands and can provide for the unique needs of gifted students, is a strong teacher with strong classroom management skills but with understanding and compassion, knows all elementary subjects inside and out without needing teachers’ manuals or preplanned curriculum, is skilled at customizing education to provide for different students’ needs, well understands that different students learn differently at different levels, different paces, etc. Email resume and cover letter to Doc@KidsLA.com.
 
 
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