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Jen’s List Celebrates Fall with an AMAZING Special!
Thank you to EVERYONE who has contributed to Jen’s List over the past 11 1/2 years. Because of your help, I’m able to share all the wonderful news about what is going on around our great town. To encourage others who would like to try a new way to reach families in Southern California and as a thank you those who have previously submitted material for the newsletter, we are offering a special until Oct. 31st. Book 2 Top Spots on Jen’s List, and you’ll get a 3rd Top Spot, plus another two Silver spots, for FREE. That’s a $785 value for $351 – over 50% savings! Visit http://jenslist.com/sponsorship-special/ for more information, and again, THANK YOU for your support!
Today in History
Thomas Edison invented the incandescent electric lamp. (1879)
Babbling Day
Count Your Buttons Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Cardio Kids class is the perfect place to engage in fun and engaging physical exercise for kids for kids 7-14 yrs old
Every Wed. from 6-7pm at My Gym
It’s a GREAT class. ALL my boys LOVE it! The program combines cardiovascular conditioning, strength & endurance, and stability exercises so children of all abilities will benefit from the class! Just like a cardio workout for adults, this class aims to keep kids moving so they keep their heart rate up. Inspired by circuit training, fun activities like freestyle dancing, tumbling, trampolines, jumping, and hula hoops are combined into a complete workout that improves endurance & gross motor skills. 1st class is FREE – http://www.mygym.com/woodlandhills/schedules. See you there!
22027-B Vanowen St. in Woodland Hills, 91303
Aim to Get Pregnant- Live Teleseminar with a Panel of Fertility Experts
Tuesday, October 25th from 11am-1pm
Do you wonder when it will be your turn to be pregnant? Do you want to do everything you can to have a baby, but don’t know where to start?
Sample Sale, Women’s Tops, Skirts and Dresses – All Under $10
Friday, Oct. 21st from 12-5pm at Workers For Freedom
Cash only.
26050 Mureau Rd., suite 110, in Calabasas – park on the street
Do You Want to Be Prepared for an Emergency but just don’t know where to start?
Does being prepared for an earthquake or other emergency seem overwhelming to you? Do you feel like you just don’t know where to start so you don’t? Emergency Cafe provides personalized consultation services for families and businesses, as well as offering customized emergency preparedness kits and CPR. She walks you through the entire process. Her services are INVALUABLE! Call Cari at 310.613.6206.
“Finding Kind” – A powerful and empowering documentary
Friday, November 4th from 6-9pm at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center’s Cultural Arts Council
Part of the City of Agoura’s “Year in Film”, this is an event for both filmmakers and girl groups alike. A story worth telling and well told, Come get an insider’s look at the heartbreaking world of “girl bullying” as well as a fascinating Q &A with the filmmakers on the process of making a socially conscious documentary film.
Horror in the Hall: Halloween Organ with Film-The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Monday, October 31st at 8pm at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Organ virtuoso Clark Wilson will improvise an appropriately atmospheric soundtrack on Walt Disney Concert Hall’s magnificent pipe organ for this groundbreaking 1920 silent film, one of the earliest, most influential and artistically acclaimed films in the German Expressionist genre, directed by Robert Wiene.
SOEC Halloween Carnival
This Saturday, October 22nd from 3pm-9pm
The Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter Halloween Carnival will have 13 inflatables, 20 carnival games, three food trucks, two snack shacks, a cake walk, a Dj, silent disco, laser tag, a fortune teller, hair booths, face painting, an amazing Trick or Treat Village and Emoji maze and more. Free admission.
14755 Greenleaf St. in Sherman Oaks, 91403
HaMercaz & Temple Beth Hillel present: Hand in Hand: A Support Group for Families of Children with Special Needs
A safe space for parents of children with special needs to meet, share and learn from each other. Open to the entire community. Day and evening groups now forming for parents of children 3-6 and children 7-15. Staffed by JFS { HaMercaz Social Workers. Starting Nov. 1st, Tuesdays at 10-11am for 8 weeks, Thursdays at 7:30-8:30pm for 7 weeks. Both groups will meet at Temple Beth Hillel in Valley Village. Free parking available. Free childcare available. Pre-registration required for both groups. To register and for more info, contact HaMercaz at 866-287-8030 or hamercaz@jfsla.org. This group made possible through the support of the Jewish Federation Valley Alliance.
Awesome Products for Car Organization
As any parent with small children knows, car journeys can get hectic! From drink spills, loose toys and muddy shoes, the back seat – and especially the car seat – can be messy and unorganized. Diono has the necessary essentials to keep your car interior from everyday wear and tear – while leaving parents stress-free and ready for fun fall adventures. Products include the Stow ‘n Go™, Travel Pal™, Pop Up Trash Bin™ & the Stuff ‘n Scuff™. All of these come in handy and will help you keep your car organized!!!
Little Acorns Grow Elementary and Preschool School Tours
Wednesday, Oct. 26th, Nov. 2nd, 9th & 16th at 9:30am
Come see the newly updated classrooms and green playground, meet the teachers and learn about the programs. RSVP to 818-779-1099.
John Sinner’s “An Invasion of Decency!” a surreal POP-UP theatrical art event
October 22nd-November 13th in Downtown LA
For a truly unique night out in the lead up to the holiday season, you are invited to this one-of-a-kind live theatre-art nighttime extravaganza. Witness a rare collective of notable artists for an intimate evening of surprise & provocation, with a live ensemble cast of Ariel Barber, Christina Giagos, Betsy Moore, Julia Prud’homme & Eddie Vona and on-screen performances by John Fleck, Kristina Wong and Adam Soch with original montages by Belgium artist Sammy Slabbinck. The location (a newly-renovated vintage warehouse between W. 12th and Midway Lane) will be revealed on ticket purchase.
Introducing Bambino app! Connects parents with local sitters recommended by friends and neighbors
With a few taps, parents can find available sitters nearby that are recommended by their friends and neighbors, and book them on the spot. At the end of the night, payment is handled straight through the app. No more awkward rate negotiations, late night calculations, or last minute stops at the ATM. Bambino is babysitting made easy! Download from the app store!
How to Pay Less for College When You Don’t Qualify for Need-based Aid
Thu., Nov. 3rd from 7-8:30pm at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center
Worried about paying for college? Earn too much to qualify for need-based aid? Learn how to leverage your child’s achievements to tackle skyrocketing college costs – and empower them for life. In this 90-minute presentation, best-selling author and Three Wishes College Strategies President Nancy Paul will explain how her three daughters won $600,000 in merit scholarships for undergraduate study – money for college based on achievement. Nancy will share her proven 6-step system that starts with who your student is and ends with saving on college. Tickets are $25 per family in advance and $30 at the door.
(805) 267-7123
Enchanted Crawly Hallow’s Eve at the STAR Eco Station
Sunday October 23rd from 12-4pm
Families are invited to venture into Star Eco Station’s Trick-Or-Treat Village that holds some unique Halloween fun. It’s a fairy tale-like party with environmental and entomological elements. Kids can meet some cartoon characters, enter costume contests and try the Fear Factor edible insect challenge – if they dare! All proceeds go to the care and feeding of Star Eco Station’s rescued exotic animals.
310-842-8060
10101 Jefferson Blvd., in Culver City
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The Las Virgenes Unified School District has job openings
This is such an incredible district to work for….Check out all the open positions.
Piano/Singing lessons for YOU or your Child
Ariella Vaccarino is a warm, fun, experienced teacher (& mother of 5!) who enjoys discovering the musical potential & instilling confidence into all of her students. She works with all ages, genres, & levels from Broadway/TV to beginning piano student. She also has experience with special needs student. Ariella curtails her lessons to her students individual needs, musical interests & pacing. She is also the creator of Voice Lessons To Go sold world-wide. 20+ years experience. Email ariella@voicelessonstogo.com. $50-30 minutes.
BARK: Kids Read to Dogs
Sat., Oct. 22nd at 2pm at the John C. Fremont Library
Join us and read books to dogs! BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Younger children may also attend.
323-962-3521
6121 Melrose Ave. in LA, 90038
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October 21 2016
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