November 29 2016

Bambino: Local Sitters Recommended by Friends & 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!
 
 
Today in History
Square Dance Day
 
 
Jens List will circulate in Dec. on the following dates ONLY
Dec. 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 16th & 19th-23rd. Jens List will then resume regular publication on Jan. 2nd. Please plan submissions accordingly. Sponsorship spots still available for a limited time. End of the year special – Buy 2 TOP spots, get a 3rd FREE plus 2 SILVER spots! For more information, visit http://jenslist.com/sponsorship-specials/.
 
 
Matrix Physical Therapy and Wellness Balance 101: A Comprehensive Exercise Program for Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the elderly population. Falls may also cause a threat to independence. Balance 101 is a 45 min small group exercise program designed to increase strength, flexibility, improve balance, and help improve overall quality of life. Every Tuesday and Thursday at Matrix Physical Therapy in Santa Monica. Exercises can be modified to meet individual abilities. Space is limited. Call (310) 984-5222 or Email matrix@thematrixclinic.com to register.
 
 
Is Your Home Technology Getting you Down?
Help is finally on the way. GadgetSOS.com can come to you with same day service to analyze and fix all your devices. Internet acting slowly? Not reaching all over your home? They can fix that. Computer slow? Virus? Printer acting up? TV/stereo trouble? They’ve got you covered. They do it all. If it’s Tech related, they can solve it. Give them a try and get $25 off your 1st hour. Fast, dependable service and highly rated reviews from very happy customers. Mention Jen’s List! Call (818) 232-3100 for more info.
 
 
Kids Eat Free at Freshii Northridge on Weekends
Freshii is a new/modern healthy fast casual restaurant in Northridge. With a huge selection of salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, soups, juices, smoothies, breakfast and more, they literally have something for everyone. They are excited to launch their “Kids Eat Free on Weekends” promo through the end of the year. For every regular-priced entree purchased, you are entitled to an additional kids item for FREE! Visit www.freshii.com for a full selection of the menu items and more about the brand!
 
 
Get your holiday shopping done early at Westland School’s Winter Shopping Boutique
Friday, Dec.2nd from 10am-1pm
The unique vendors will be selling everything from jewelry, pottery, clothing, hostess gifts, books, kitchen & home goods, artisanal food and much, much more! Grab a coffee from Perkside Coffee and food from the Green Truck. Bring your friends, avoid the malls and shop in a beautiful, hillside setting.
16200 Mulholland Dr. 3/4 of a mile west of the 405 fwy
 
 
“Adler & Gibb” at Douglas January, American Premiere
Jan. 17th-29th
It tells the fictional story of Janet Adler and Margaret Gibb, legendary boundary-pushing conceptual artists working in New York late last century. When they abruptly step away from the limelight at the height of their careers, the mysterious move only adds fuel to their fame. From the real to the unreal, from fake to true and from theatre to film, the play takes Tim Crouch’s fascination with form and marries it to a compelling story of misappropriation.
 
 
Malibu Boutique Sale Brings White Christmas to Everyone
Dec. 3rd-4th
The iconic Our Lady of Malibu Christmas Marketplace and family extravaganza wows its visitors with world class vendors, fun family activities, and shopping, this event is a perfect way to begin your holiday season. Open to everyone, the Our Lady of Malibu Christmas Marketplace boasts a visit from Santa!
 
 
Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Annual Non-Denominational Candlelight Service of Remembrance
December 4th at 6pm in the Chapel of the Oak
The service is open to the public and no RSVP is needed. There will be a collection site for Toys for Tots. New, unwrapped toys can be brought through Dec. 21st. The Candlelight Service will be led by Rabbi Michael Lotker, Jewish Federation of Ventura County and Deacon Jerome Bettencourt, St. Jude Catholic Church. Cantor Marc Bachrach, harpist Peggy Skomal and The Village Voices Chorale will provide the music. Refreshments served. Pierce Brothers will display a “Tree of Remembrance” until Dec. 26th. Bring a photo to hang on the tree.
5600 Lindero Cyn. Rd. in Westlake Village
 
 
Curtis School Holiday Boutique
Thursday, December 1st from 8am-4pm
The Curtis Holiday Boutique showcases more than 35 vendors with a wonderful assortment of gifting options for all ages, making your Hanukkah and Christmas shopping a breeze! A portion of the vendors’ sales will help benefit the Curtis School Financial Aid Fund. There will be food, jewelry, clothes, accessories, home goods and so much more! Nothing better than shopping with a purpose during the holidays.
15871 Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, 90049
 
 
So your Jr. Chef wants to bake…
Since making accurate measurements in baking is important, here’s how to measure wet and dry ingredients including wet- and dry-specific measuring cups and spoons, ways to measure flour (aeration!), and measuring liquids. Comments tout a good electronic scale. Parental supervision.
 
 
Moving Families from Urban to… Suburban
Suburban Jungle is dedicated to working exclusively with buyers leaving NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, LA and Miami for the suburbs! The firm created the first of its kind “town first” truly objective approach which helps buyers before they make one of the largest investments of their lives-allowing them to ask the right questions and objectively look in the right places. The firm specializes in providing clients the true inside scoop and the hard to see “intangibles” of every town. The fact that the suburban jungle is a completely free service , is just a bonus.
 
 
Spring Session of The Sound Of Music
STARS is a musical theater program that teaches ages 5-15 acting, singing, dancing, and other theater skills! This Spring’s 4 month session will end in the production of The Sound Of Music! STARS is a great opportunity for children of any ability to experience the thrills of a live performance. The session runs, Wednesday’s 4-7pm & every other Sunday 12-4pm. Cost for the session is $850 or $750 if you register by January 1st! Email info@dramastars.com or call 818-835-4962 for more info.
 
 
Birthing Classes in December in Encino
Tues. nights, Dec. 6th-20th from 7-10pm
Supported Birth classes educate women/couples about birth based on technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth, self exploration & pain coping tools/techniques. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered & positive about birth and that there’s “no one right” way or method for giving birth. Class sizes are limited. To sign up, call A Mother’s Haven at 818-380-3111. Private classes available.
 
 
Empowering girls to be leaders in STEM with smart toys and awesome content
GoldieBlox is a toy company out to show the world that girls deserve more choices than dolls and princesses. They believe that femininity is strong and girls will build the future – literally. The founder, Debbie Sterling, is a Stanford engineer who decided that girls need more choices than the pink aisle has to offer. She developed GoldieBlox, an interactive book series + construction set starring Goldie, the kid inventor who loves to build.
 
 
Culinary Kids Academy “Chopped” Winter Break Camp
Dec. 19th-23rd from 9am-1pm (Valley AND City locations!)
CKA is a revolutionary program that weaves academics into fun and yummy cooking workshops! Our K-6th grade workshops build independence, boost self-esteem, produce adventurous and healthy eaters, promote responsibility, advance academic growth, teach valuable life skills and are a flat out BLAST! And if all of that wasn’t enough, students also get to play the popular Food Network competition show “Chopped!”
Camp cookbook and chef apron included!
Valley Beth Shalom – 15739 Ventura Blvd. in Encino, 91436
Sinai Temple – 10400 Wilshire Blvd. in LA, 90024