March 25 2017

  

    

      

    

    

      

    

    

      

    

  

        

Camp Helping Hands – Where Kids Make a Difference

        

July 10th-August 4th

        

Camp Helping Hands (CHH) began as a summer camp project and has become Southern California’s premier service-learning summer camp for young children. The goal behind every CHH program is to get young children involved in their community by way of service-learning. Through service projects and field trips, Camp Helping Hands leaves participants with a positive and lasting impression by having them work together to help make a difference in their community where it is needed most.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Today in History

        

        

National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

        

Pecan Day

        

Waffle Day

        

The European Economic Community (ECC) is established by the Treaty of Rome. (1957)

        

 

        

 

        

Woodcrest Preschool’s New TK Program Open House

        

Wed., March 29th at 9:30am

        

Come to learn more about the new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program for students whose 5th birthday is between September 2nd-December 2nd of the school year. The highly skilled teachers prepare children for Kindergarten by teaching foundational pre-academic skills including: Letter and sound recognition, writing, and number awareness. Students who are already reading and working with numbers are challenged in a fun and nurturing way.

        

818-345-3002

        

6043 Tampa Ave. in Tarzana

        

        

 

        

 

        

HUGE discount on Martial Arts Lessons or Kickboxing Classes for the ENTIRE family

        

We have been going to http://teamkaratecenter.com for 9+ yrs & I HIGHLY recommend it! Martial Arts Teacher Fariborz Azhakh has been teaching in WH for 30 yrs & is now in a BRAND NEW location in Woodland Hills. His school engages in honest business practices, with an emphasis on transparency, & sane, equitable, & sustainable policies, pricing, & procedures. He teaches & practices smart fitness, family unity, and the practice of “self-defense” that includes healthy eating, bully prevention education, anger management, & lessons in developing compassion and respect for self and others.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Honor Your Mother or Grandmother at the Valley Jewish Community Center Brunch and Boutique Fundraiser

        

Sunday, April 30th from 10:30am-2:30pm at Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge

        

To order tickets, go to www.valleyjcc.org or call 818-360-2211. Men are welcome too! Lots of great vendors to buy Mother’s Day gifts! The boutique is open to the public during those hours.

        

 

        

Special Icon  Free Photoshoot for Five Expecting/New Families

        

April 9th – Afternoon (Hour Slots from 1-7pm)

        

Get a free, hour-long photoshoot with your family from Jeremy David Creative Photography! Moms and dads participating in the photoshoot will be asked to wear a new fashion product that has been developed for expecting parents and new parents with 0-6 month olds. Contact Alex at alex@americalearns.net for additional details on how to participate and for details about the product.

        

        

 

        


Are you a Licensed Family Therapist? Interested in Joining The Pump Station’s Mommy & Me Team?

        

The Pump Station has proudly served expectant and new families in Los Angeles for over 30 years by providing outstanding prenatal education, lactation support, parenting groups and classes including its outstanding Mommy & Me programs. The Pump Station is looking for two licensed therapists to join their Mommy & Me programs as group leaders, especially for weekend groups. The Pump Station provides great curriculum support and guidance to the leaders and the programs are based on a mindful parenting philosophy.
Please send resumes and a brief cover note to
info@PumpStation.com.

        

        

Reduced Fee Offered for Counseling for Jen’s List Members Only

        

Linda Hayes has 28 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and children. She has a passion for helping families in crisis. For the past 16 years, she has worked with families at the LA Superior Court who are going through separation/divorce. She has experience in mediation and psychological evaluations. She provides psychotherapy, parenting education, reunification, marriage/relationship and divorce counseling. She also specializes in working with adolescents. Email lcswlinda@aol.com.

        

 

        

 

        

Great Lifeguard Lead

        

Jacob is 17 years old and has been a competitive swimmer since 8 years old, so the water is his second home. He is Red Cross certified and great with kids of all ages. Call 818-518-0865 or email Jrudner123@gmail.com.

        

 

        

 

        

Facial and Wax Lead

        

Dark Spots? Acne? Skin that needs some love? Specializing in Oxygen Red Carpet Facials for that ultimate glow. 95% Pure Oxygen infused with vitamins, peptides, minerals and Dead Sea Water for antibacterial benefits! Skin SanctuaryLA/Wax has what you need for Spring! LisaMarie Lamendola has been dolling skin and doing makeup for over 20 years. She is offering 30% off package deals and 20% off for all single treatments for facials, peels and waxing. Check out her website and yelp  reviews and see why people love her! Nestled in Westwood inside Phoenix Salon Suites near UCLA. Validation parking available Trader Joe’s. Online booking available! Text/Call 310-922-7504.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds: Pulse

        

Come experience a convergence of aesthetic anatomy, health and wellness. This special exhibition presents the body in health and distress, its vulnerabilities and potential, and many of the challenges the human body faces as it navigates the 21st Century. Discover what makes you move, what makes you tick, and what makes you unique in the largest Body Worlds exhibition in a decade.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Design is Not a Luxury, It’s a Way of Life

        

Interior design is so much more than just sourcing beautiful materials. Creativity and practical solutions are created for every client’s unique design needs. Interiors By ilyse Kusch creates 3D renderings of your new space to help you visually see what your newly designed or renovated rooms will look like. Design consultations, for an hour of Q&A with a professional, she gives design guidance, color choices for your walls, and so much more. And wow all that for $125 for the hours.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Most dietary supplements are useless, but here are the ones you should take

        

        

 

        

 

        

Fathom Events and Bolshoi Ballet Present: A Hero Of Our Time

        

Sunday, April 9th at 12:55pm

        

“Give me everything, it is still not enough.” The story based on the larger-than-life hero Pechorin is adapted from Mikhail Lermontov’s literary masterpiece in three separate stories recounting his heartbreaking betrayals. Is Pechorin a real hero? Or is he a man like any other? This brand new production by choreographer Yuri Possokhov is a tragic poetic journey that can only be seen at the Bolshoi.

        

Music: Ilya Demutsky

        

Choreography: Yuri Possokhov

        

Libretto: Kirill Serebrennikov

        

Cast: The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet

        

        

 

        

 

        

Applications Being Accepted Now for 25th Annual Pizazz Music Camp: For Grades 1-8

        

July 31st-Aug. 4th,(Mon.-Thurs., from 9am-12:30pm & Fri. from 9am-2:30pm + 7pm Celebration Performance

        

Pizazz stresses the joy of music with a variety of musical experiences using a non-religious music arts curriculum. A highly qualified staff makes the week exciting with singing, handbell and choir chime ringing, choreographed movement and music enrichment classes. Sponsored by the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village. Cost for the week: $125-$150 – save $25 by May 15th. Questions? Email pizazz@umcwv.org. Apply online, print application & see brochure at www.PizazzMusicCamp.org.

        

 

        

 

        

Children’s Theatre & Improvisation Summer Camp Classes

        

All children ages 6-15 are invited to join the Agoura Children’s Theatre, Est. 1980. Theatre and Improvisation summer classes are offered both in morning and afternoon sessions. Children receive individual attention, learn about theatre, acting and teamwork. $50 discount with early registration for both sessions. $25 discount with early registration for single sessions. Small class sizes-Limited Space Available. Call 818-225-1459 or email susan@agourachildrenstheatre.com to reserve a spot in ACT.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Petmate

        

The company is the only pet product manufacturer that custom blends resin for its products. They create approximately 80 million pounds of resin each year – all made from pre-consumer, recyclable materials, like diapers, tape, medical gowns, home insulation wrap, etc. thus reducing their carbon footprint and keeping millions of pounds of plastic out of landfills. The Petmate manufacturing facility earned the Edison Green Award for being “a leader in globally recognizing, honoring and fostering innovation and innovators to create a positive impact in the world

        

        

 

        

 

        

The dangerous behaviors of teens who use fake weed

        

        

 

        

 

        

Play with heart & soul

        

These games & gifts inspire cooperation & cultivate kindness – kids that play well together play well in the world! Cooperative games blend playful fun with a chance to learn compassion and practice kindness toward others. Common goals teach kids to work together. Cooperative games enable players to win or lose as a team, which builds resilience and strengthens friendships. Nothing is more important than meaningful connections. Cooperative games are an engaging way to turn off the screens and join together for face-to-face play. When play comes from the heart and feeds the soul, that’s Peaceable Kingdom.

        

        

 

        

 

        

Social Media is the new PR! What does yours say about you?

        

Need help managing & marketing your company or products social media accounts? This is SocialMediatotherescue comes in. They have over 10 years of experience in social media & marketing. Their goal is to maximize exposure to a targeted audience based on your needs by developing brand awareness, generating inbound traffic & encouraging product adoption. Contact socialmediatotherescue@gmail.com for more information on services offered & rates. No account is too small.

        

 

        

 

        

Lowering risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Lecture by Dr. Marc Milstein

        

Wednesday, May 3rd at 1pm

        

Entertaining, informative lectures about your brain and body for non-scientists! Dr. Marc Milstein will discuss “How to Lower your Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s” based on the latest discoveries in brain science, all explained in an entertaining and easy to understand manner. Clink http://drmilsteineducation.com/product/lowering-risk to enroll.

        

 

        

 

        

Green Toys Inc. is the leader in children’s toys made from 100% recycled materials

        

Super safe with no BPA or phthalates. Green Toys Inc. makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials. This helps reduce fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet.