October 19 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
The Senate passed a bill making Martin Luther King’s Birthday a national holiday. (1983)
The Revolutionary War ended. (1781)
Evaluate Your Life Day
 
 
Rodan and Fields Skincare
Redefine your skin against aging! Reverse damaged skin, smooth skin or even clear up acne with Unblemish! 4 Regimes that fit your skin type. With revolutionary Derma Mask and Micro Roller with Night Serum all proven to give you beautiful skin that starts today, and lasts a lifetime. Call 808-281-4826 or email lesliepajar@hotmail.com for a consultation. Look forward to discovering beautiful skin!
 
 
Chaparral Fall Festival
This Sunday, Oct. 23rd  from 11am-4pm
Admission is FREE & Open To The Public! Fun for the whole family and a chance to showcase your Halloween costume! Rides, games, music, food trucks, prizes, face and hair painting, selfie booth and more! Booths featured by We Rock the Spectrum Agoura, ComputerWise, Boys & Girls Club and Camp Keystone! Come hungry because the In-N-Out Burger truck will be there, too! Silent Auction! Bid On These Impossible To Get Concert Tickets: KROQ’s “Almost Acoustic Christmas” and the sold out “Jingle Ball”. Other items include tickets to: Magic Castle, Disneyland and Magic Mountain. Contact chaparralpfc@gmail.com for more info. Click https://www.pay4schoolstuff.com/activityitem?activity to order your tickets.
 
 
Special Event Icon  Family Fun “Oktoberfest” with City Year Los Angeles
Saturday, October 22nd from 11am-3pm
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon of award-winning ales, surrounded by the city skyline. This will be a family friendly event with food, lawn games, & face painting. Proceeds from Oktoberfest will go towards sponsoring a team of 8-18 AmeriCorps members serving full-time in a high-need LAUSD school. All year long, AmeriCorps members provide one-on-one support to students who have been identified as most likely to drop out. Your donation will provide those students help to stay on track to graduate!
 
 
Free Gifted Assessment for Children Grades K-8 at Oak Crest Academy
October 22nd from 10am-12pm
Do you think your child may be gifted? Oak Crest Academy is offering a free gifted. Reservations are required and space is limited to 25 children. RSVP for the free gifted assessment at admin@oakcrestacademy.org or call (805) 200-3087 to learn more.
 
 
Sale Icon  Listen To Your Life: You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup: Take Care of Your Self First
This course(either Wed. pm or Fri. am) expertly and compassionately provides you with life transforming tools & practices for improving mood, calm, sleep, life balance, vitality, joy, resilience, deeper focus, creativity, vision, & passion for your purpose and projects. Coming home to your Self….When you are fully in deep relationship with yourSelf you naturally and effortlessly are a more effective and joyful professional, entrepreneur, parent, partner/lover/spouse. Private sessions also available.
 
 
Parenting Your Middle School Student
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45: November 1st, 8th and 15th or Thursdays 9:30-10:45: November 3rd, 10th and 17th
As your child enters middle school he/she faces many changes-your parenting needs to make a shift as well. How much monitoring and control should you exert as a parent? What about social media and technology? How do you mediate messages about body image or the influence of peers? Can you help your student cope with academic stress? Join Michelle Webb, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in a 3-part parenting workshop series. Call 818.651.3008 or email michelle@michellewebbmft.com.
 
 
The Tech Savvy User’s Guide to the Digital World
This guide is for the Tech Savvy tween and teen. You already understand how to text, post, share, comment and like. Now learn what happens with all of the information! The Tech Savvy User’s Guide to the Digital World is an accurate, honest and entertaining workbook without all of the Do’s and Don’ts! Most appropriate for ages 9-13. Stories and workbook included.
 
 
Special Event Icon  Yes! Holiday Gifts done in 10 minutes or less
Saturday, October 22nd at the Encino Gymboree from 10:30am-1:30pm
That’s right-Christmas is right around the corner! You can have a quality gift for your husband, partner or the grandparents that they will treasure forever in under 10 minutes. Precious Prints Clay Prints is back so parents can create these gifts. The clay is non-toxic and impressions only take 5 seconds! Customize your gift by choosing form over 55 designs at www.clayprints.com. Walk-ins welcome.
(310) 802-8013
 
 
Help People in Haiti
Hurricane Matthew just decimated the south of Haiti and the people there have nothing left. The government lacks the capability to help people survive this disaster. A local group runs a non-profit helping kids in Haiti. Their project partner, Haitian American Caucus-Haiti, is organizing teams to drive food, water & supplies to a remote community, approx. 2000 families, in the south. They have created an Amazon wish list(https://amzn.com/w/H35YF2QC1DWD) of items to ship on a container to help the people in Haiti with recovery. Shipping container departing NYC to Haiti on Oct. 22nd.
Ship to Hac-haiti
214-15 113th Ave., Queens village, NY 11429
Must arrive before oct. 21st. Email Info@poutimoun.org with any questions.
 
 
The 29 Fall Soups You Should Be Making Now
http://www.refinery29.com/2016/10/126601/fall-soups
 
 
Williams-Sonoma Halloween Cookie Decorating Class-Free
Sunday, October 23rd from 11am-12pm
It’s almost time for trick or treating so let’s make some delicious Halloween treats! In this weekend’s in-store technique classes, we will be decorating delicious Halloween cookies with spooky and fun designs. Suitable for ages 5-13 – kids are welcome to preview their costume! Participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases. Available at all stores; class times vary by store location. Class sizes are limited, so call your local store to register. Parents must stay in the store during the class, enjoy a cup of coffee and browse. RSVP by October 20th to reserve your spot.
 
 
LA Phil at Grand Ave Arts: All Access on Oct. 29th
Spotlighting Grand Avenue’s status as a vibrant arts destination, the renowned cultural organizations that comprise this incomparable arts-centric stretch in DTLA are coming together for Grand Ave Arts: All Access, a one-day free community event featuring a range of performances, exhibitions, and fun, interactive, family-friendly activities. Come see LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall for Craft activities in BP Hall by Symphony For Youth, and an instrument petting zoo in the Blue Ribbon Garden!
 
 
New Dual Language Charter School in French, Italian, Spanish and German Informational Meeting
October 23rd at Brand Library Recital Hall
5-6:30pm – Learn about the Elementary Program (TK-5th)
6:30-8pm – Learn about the Middle School Program (6th-8th)
ISLA is a public school, open to all, dedicated to high academic standards and bilingual education. Come and meet members of the ISLA development team, find out about the educational program, facility status, enrollment information and ask your questions.
1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale, 91201
 
 
Tennis Lessons for Children and Adults
Has your child expressed interest in playing tennis? Are you looking to get back on the court? If so, come join Tsvetko Kostadinov at the Calabasas Swim and Tennis Center for private & semi-private lessons as well as group clinics. As a former top junior player from Europe and an experienced USTA Certified tennis coach with over 10 years of teaching experience, Tsvetko works with people of all ages and levels. Email tsetsousta@yahoo.com for more information.
 
 
26 Seriously Useful Baking Tips You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner
 
 
You Deserve a Clean, Organized Closet With A Wardrobe You Love-Edits, Shopping & Styling Services
It’s a new season, so let’s leverage the mild drop in temperature to conquer that closet! Jillian’s main goal is to empower clients to look their personal and professional best. From chaotic closets full of ‘nothing’ to wear, a need for a style upgrade, help finding stylish & appropriate, well-fitted items, she has a solution. Regardless of lifestyle, shape, coloring, taste, or budget, she will help clients to define or refine a style authentic to them, creating their best selves.
 
 
Great Cleaning Crew
Jesus and his team are awesome! Reliable, hard working and trustworthy. I highly recommend them! Call 818-974-1955 for more info. FREE estimates!
 
 
I Hate To Read….. I Don’t Know What To Write
How many times have you heard your child say those words? could it be that the process of reading or writing is just to difficult? Linda mood-Bell trained former classroom teacher can help by teaching tools and techniques to the student who learns differently. Able to apply these skills to all grades and all kinds of learners. Make learning a positive and successful journey. Email goldurphy@sbcglobal.net.
 
 
Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, October 22nd from 8am-12pm
Lead house is 4400 Forman Ave. in Toluca Lake, 91602