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Exclusive Disney Cruise Savings Club for Families
Now launching an exclusive and personal service for 100 families in Southern California that love to help make a difference, and earn savings rewards for Disney Cruises. Cruise for Good, is sponsored by Recruiting for Good, a cause based company working collaboratively to help fund schools and reward families travel. Want to help raise $2500 for your kid’s school, and earn a $2500 travel savings reward? Email Carlos@CruiseforGood.org to reserve your spot and sign up.
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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!
New Children’s Book From Local Authors – “Once Upon a Weasel”
Discover the cutest new picture book for kids 4 and up, created by local artists! In Once Upon a Weasel, a misfit boy with dreams of traveling in outer space buys a small pet weasel, keeping it a secret from his parents. But soon the boy’s daydreams of outer space adventure collide with real trouble on planet Earth as the weasel causes chaos during a class field trip to a science museum. A great holiday gift! Written by Salvo Lavis and James Munn. Illustrated by Dave Leonard.
Are you Moving? Let Buzzy Help your Child Cope. New Kid’s Early Chapter Reader is Available
It’s 1801 and life is good for Buzzy, or so she thinks. Buzzy lives with Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, but her life turns upside down when Thomas tells her that they’re moving to the President’s House. Buzzy doesn’t want to move. What will she do? This enjoyable early chapter reader for ages 4 – 8 teaches kids about President Jefferson, the new breed of dog he brought home from France and confronting issues about moving. Available at Amazon.
Interactive! The Exhibition – How Pop Culture Reshapes Technology
Now-April 16th at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
A large-scale, hands-on examination for all ages of how popular culture in movies, books, TV, and the arts has influenced modern technology and changed the ways we live, work, move, connect and play. In addition to a wide variety of “hands-on” experiences, including Oculus Rift virtual reality, interactive robots, the driverless car, multiple gaming stations, remote control drones, 3D printing stations and more, get up close to some of science fiction’s most iconic characters. The exhibit also showcases the creative inspiration behind legendary innovators such a Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Walt Disney.
Free ~ 12 Days of Fertile Wisdom & Holiday Inspiration from The Seed Fertility Program
Having trouble conceiving Baby #2? There’s help available through The Seed Program, a doctor-endorsed online course that teaches you how to improve your fertility through holistic changes in diet, lifestyle and thinking. They know that trying to build a family can be challenging. So they created *12 Days of Fertile Wisdom* – to be delivered directly to your inbox, just in time for the holidays. Sign up at http://ow.ly/egRN306Q2sr.
Art Bus Party – So cool!
An old school bus converted into a kids art studio on wheels! They park the bus at your party’s location & let the kids hop on board for tons of creative fun! So much fun!! The kids are blown away that they get to paint an actual bus, enjoying art and are so proud of their crafty creations!
Is your child struggling in Math? Avoid Summer School
Take advantage of the school holidays to learn all those important math concepts you are still fuzzy on. Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. Test prep for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, CAHSEE, CHSPE. Derrick (West Hills) is patient and professional, CBEST certified, and Trustline registered. For over 10 years he has helped students in the West Valley Area. For students who only need occasional or emergency help with homework, phone help is available. Free meet and greet.
818-992-0625
Winter Tennis Camp
Now-January 6th
Serve It Up Tennis offers year round tennis programs from clinics, camps, lessons, and Junior Team Tennis at Birmingham High School. Winter Camp is an awesome time… expert tennis and fun environment for all kids ages 5-17. Full-day and half-day options. Reasonable pricing. Contact Director Jack at serveituptennis@gmail.com or call (818) 325-9859 for more information. Limited spaces available.
Girl Groups Winter Session is now enrolling: Saving Yourself for ages 7-15 years old
5 Weeks, Friday’s, Jan. 20th, 27th, Feb. 3rd, 10th, 24th
4:15-5:15pm – ages 7-10
5:30-6:45 pm – ages 11-15
“Saving Yourself” will focus on building a solid personal foundation. They will be working on strategies for organization, self realization, confidence building and anxiety reduction. Using art, writing and theater exercises, kids will explore the roadblocks in their lives and come up with new routes to travel old highways.
$3 Unlimited Play Arcade every Saturday in Chatsworth-Family Friendly
Every Saturday from 10am-3pm
They also rent the space out for private parties! Every Saturday they open the doors and invite families in to check out the arcade. Just $3 each. Over 80 classic arcade games to play for all ages.
Private Bedroom /bathroom furnished available for Rent in Calabasas, January 1st
10 minutes to Pepperdine, off the 101 freeway. Large furnished bedroom with queen bed, desk with hutch, dresser with hutch, cabinet etc. All you need is linens! Use of kitchen. Must love dog(s). Plenty of parking. Great neighborhood. $895/mo. Female only, please. Email chgodee@gmail.com.
Universal basketball academy it is the place to be for kids 3-14 years of age
Every Saturday at Dune Citi Gym from 12-1pm and Every Sunday at Pacific Lodge from 11am-12pm
UBA is a basketball school that helps kids improve their basketball skills and most important teaches basketball fundamentals. Call 818-912-2458 or visit www.universalbasketballacademy.com for more info. Email universabasketballacademy@gmail.com with any questions.
LA Rail’s Vino Train
Escape the week with a first class adventure to Santa Barbara…one of California’s dynamic wine regions. While enroute, you’ll enjoy a delicious and freshly prepared family style buffet breakfast with Belgium waffle, a delicious frittata, sliced sausages and more. The waiters and porters, who have your comfort and enjoyment in mind, will attend to your every need. The dinner menu changes from time to time, but rest assured, always good. The train was inaugurated on March 21, 1937 and ran up until the advent of Amtrak in 1971. The special car will be coupled to a modern day version of that legendary train, the regularly scheduled Amtrak train # 1761, northbound and train # 1790 southbound.
College Logic-College Admissions- An Overview
Thursday, January 19th from 7-8pm at Shomrei Torah Synagogue
The program provides parents and students alike with the guidance, knowledge, and support necessary to successfully apply and become accepted to college. Topics include How do I choose the right college? College financial aid, College Admissions 101 and many more.
Weekday Morning Hikes For Women
Wild Women Hiking Adventure Club hikes weekday mornings (while the kids are in school) with fun and friendly women on the most beautiful and historic trails in the Los Angeles area. All hikes are lead by an experienced guide who is a certified Wilderness First Responder and Fitness Trainer. It’s a supportive women-only environment for beginner and experienced hikers alike. All hikes are curated by the guide to explore local history and world class views.
Jewish Women’s Theatre – The Matzo Ball Diaries
Sunday, January 29th at 7pm
This show reveals the delicious secret stories of food and home. Laugh and cry while discovering the power food has to nourish us, heal us or move us to action. You’ll be surprised, or maybe not, that food plays a part in so many events in our lives! RSVP online at www.stsonline.org.
Get fit and bond with your baby at Baby Boot Camp
A New Year means a New You! Join Baby Boot Camp’s stroller fitness classes and get fit, bond with your baby, and make amazing mom friends. Get a fun, full body workout from a nationally certified fitness professional specializing in postnatal fitness. Weekday and Saturday classes are filling up now. Class sizes are limited. Reserve your spot by contacting Jessica at jessica.cohen@babybootcamp.com or at 818-970-8220.
Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Jpegs
Do you have boxes of photos shoved into a drawer or on your phone, with the thought that someday you will put them into albums? Often times the photos get lost or damaged or you just never get around to it. Elise loves to do scrapbook albums for people. She has been doing albums for over 18 years. Let her give your photos a new life by placing them onto decorated pages that show off your photos and preserves them for generations to come. She also helps organize your photos. Call (818) 590-2989.
Encino Charter Elementary School is Seeking Donations for Silent Auction Fundraiser
Support Encino Elementary’s 7th Annual Gala – March, 2017 – by donating items or services to their Silent Auction. This fundraiser supports such vital school programs as Computer Lab, Science, P.E., Fine Arts, and Accelerated Reader – important subjects that L.A. Unified no longer provides. Your business gains an opportunity to help the community, while promoting its products and services to hundreds of local families. Donations are tax deductible. Contact clwplus1@yahoo.com for forms.
Escape Room LA games
Real-life escape games where you and up to 11 others must race to beat the clock and escape from a locked room in less than one hour. You’ll be led into the room and your countdown to escape will begin. You’ll either make your way out or we’ll unlock the door when your time runs out. Although these games are challenging, don’t worry – you’ll have fun whether you escape or not! Plan on spending a total of about 90 minutes from start to finish. Be sure you arrive on time! Leave ample time to find parking and take the elevator to the 3rd floor location. If you arrive after the door to the room has been locked, you will not be allowed to participate, and there are no refunds or exchanges permitted.
Part-time office manager position
Looking for part-time office manager at non-profit counseling center. Administrative and bookkeeping experience required as well as knowledge using Quickbooks. 25hrs/wk with flexible hours. Send resume to debra@counselingwest.com.
2017 Spring Dance & Theatre Recital
Join Blue Starz Dance & Theatre School in their magical annual Spring Recital. Recital is open to children ages 2.5-12yrs (must be 2.5yrs by Sept. ’16) Classes include Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop and Drama/Musical Theatre. We offer low recital and ticket fees plus costumes to keep! For more information and to get class availability, email Info@BlueStarzProductions.com and sign up for your FREE TRIAL class. Our friendly studio is located in Sherman Oaks.
Protect you family from ZIKA with Mosquito Repellent Clips-100% Natural Ingredients & Deet Free
Wekom’s Mosquito Repellent Wearable Clips are available at www.amazon.com/dp/B01L15N0YK for just $6.95. These funky items, feature cute HELLO KITTY & BATMAN designs, help ward off bugs & insects & protect your children against bites & diseases transmitted by insects & mosquitoes. The clips are totally safe & 100% Deet free, containing only the NATURAL elements of Citronella, Chamomile & Peppermint essential oils. The reusable clips are much more practical than applying topical gels & sprays.
Creative Painting Techniques/Handyman
Creative Painting Techniques is the right choice for you to start fixing your cracks, installing new moldings & painting in your home & office exterior, interior, residential & commercial. Custom painting, faux finish, woodwork, color consultation , stucco, decks & much more. With unique ideas. This family business is honest, reliable, clean, experienced with quality craftsmanship & great prices. Free Estimates. Call 818-883-7643.
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December 20 2016
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