July 12 2017

MAKE YOUR HOME MORE SECURE, SAFER AND SMARTER!
Free Smart Home Consultations
www.AutomatedHomeLiving.com can install and set-up a Ring Doorbell making your home safe & secure! They specialize in smart home tech that automates your home life & makes your daily routine much easier by using just your voice or cell phone to control NEST thermostats, Lutron lighting, security cameras, babyCams, door locks, garage door, music. You can even keep tabs on an elderly parent remotely or make hosting on AIRBNB a breeze or keep tabs on a vacation home. They come to you, set it up and teach you. They also provide tech support including: wifi to all corners of your home, improved computer speeds, printers, phones, software, virus removal.
Call/text (818) 232-3100 or email Gregg@AutomatedHomeLiving.com.
 
 
Today in History
Etch-a-Sketch goes on sale. (1960)
Different Colored Eyes Day
Pecan Pie Day
 
 
Happily Ever After B’nai Mitzvah
For Shira, serving as a Cantor & teaching B’nai Mitzvah brings her greatest passions together: kids, Neshama – soul, & music! She gives your child and your whole family an enriching, positive Jewish experience steeped in the love of tradition. In addition to offering private tutoring, her specialty is co-creating personalized B’nai Mitzvah & destination ceremonies for families from all backgrounds. Shira crafts a B’nai Mitzvah journey that is relevant to your family’s Judaism and vision. Call 818-807-9649.
 
 
Special Icon  Life-changing skin care without dermatologist visits, expensive facials, and time-consuming regimens
Discover the skin care line that is #1 in North America from the doctors who invented Proactive. These products have changed lives and are a great way to earn extra money at being an entrepreneur or enjoy a part-time hobby. Rodan + Fields an amazing opportunity and the company is changing lives. These product are for anyone and everyone looking for a community of supportive women and great, flawless skin.
Contact Claire Friday, Independent Consultant at friday.claire@gmail.com.
 
 
Cupping…..For The Skin?!
Lifted’s newest facial addition, Magnetic Cupping, is some celebs latest obsession. This instant facelift feels like little suctions massaging, reenergizing and refreshing your face. Insane Benefits: Instantly plumps the skin, increases circulation, stimulates collagen, visibly reduces fine lines/ wrinkles, tones chin, jaw line, neck & décolletage, reduces scars & pores. $75.
 
 
Highway to Havin Fundamentals Basketball Camp!
July 17th-21st from 930am-230pm
Down to the Core Basketball Training brings you one of the best Basketball camps in the area! A great camp for the kids who really love basketball and want to get better. A fun week of learning and competition. They end the week with a beach day workout like the pros. Siblings discounts. Team(Group) discounts.
 
 
Show-Your-Spirit-Animal Quiet Clubbing Party
July 14th from 4-10pm at FIGat7th
Celebrate the fantastical creatures from the imagination of celebrated artist Jason Hackenwerth, creator of Animal Soul. Dance among his latest installation at FIGat7th Plaza with large scale, internally lit sculptures fabricated out of colorful balloons resembling animals, insects, and other imaginative figures as they bounce to the beat of the Quiet Clubbing DJs. The amusing night begins early with a happy hour in TASTE Courtyard including a live DJ at 4pm followed by the Show-Your-Spirit-Animal Quiet Clubbing Party at 6pm. This event is FREE and open to the public, RSVP recommended and early arrival suggested.
735 S. Figueroa Street
 
 
Teacher Appreciation- Free Event-Celebrating & Honoring All Teachers & Staff Who Give So Much
Wednesday, July 19th from 11am-12:30pm
This Teacher Appreciation event will provide teachers and school staff with the gratitude & recognition they so deserve! The agenda-food, networking, gift bags, & invaluable information, resources and tools that they desperately want and need to alleviate financial stress & pressure. Forward to any teachers or school staffers that could benefit from attending. Brunch will be served. RSVP to Beth at 818-835-2058.
 
 
Family Fun Icon  Fun New Kickball League for ages 5-10 at Playa Vista Park
Starts July 30th for 8 Sundays from 10:30am-12:30pm
If you have a kiddo who’s been reluctant to try organized sports or one who just loves to compete, join the Fun Sundays Kickball League. Created by Coach John Brasfield of Athletes Up Close and Open Charter School.
-Every skill level is welcome.
-Introduction to competitive sports.
-Teach Fundamentals.
-Work to improve coordination.
Email coachb@athletesupclose.org or call 323.243.6340 with any questions.
 
 
Pool Party Lifeguard for Hire
Stone is an ocean lifeguard for the La Costa Beach Club in Malibu and holds certifications from the Red Cross in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR. He has been a lifeguard for years and recently was re-certified. Whenever you have a pool party, you want to make sure that the kids swimming are safe, so you can enjoy the party as an adult. There is nothing worse than feeling the need to constantly look over your shoulder to make sure your children are safe. With his years of experience, you can trust Stone to watch over the kids in the pool to make sure they safe at all times. To hire Stone as a lifeguard for your next party, call or text 818-585-3800 or email jsg324@cornell.edu.
 
 
Homemade without the Hassle-Jen’s List Special on LA Favorite ‘Ultimate Meatballs’
Dinner time, solved. The Ultimate Meatball Company’s delicious meatballs have kid-approved tastiness with mom-approved ingredients. A local legend at LA’s weekly farmer’s markets, The Ultimate Meatball is a small family company that uses the highest-quality local ingredients to create quick, easy, nutritious dinners that are sure to please your hungry family. Try them for free when you order over $50 of local, organic & sustainable groceries from www.GrubMarket.com (the Farmer’s Market, delivered). Use code JENSLIST at checkout to redeem. They are SO good!
 
 
Special Event Icon  Holistic Play Interventionist*~Early Intervention Specialist Offering Home-Based Behavioral Intervention: Play Therapy + Tutoring
Mimi is an inspiring and successful educator with 20 years’ experience, with an emphasis on DIR/Floor Time Developmental – Relational Greenspan s Method. Mimi targets attention quickly and effectively for the development of communication skills and social skills. With characteristic energy, enthusiasm and excitement in her interventions, she replaces negative behavioral patterns with positive ones. Email selah_4ever@yahoo.com. “I play, sing and have fun with my kids while helping them. It is a rewarding job! ” ~Mimi
 
 
Would you like to be a Beta Reader for BookHive Corp.?
Beta Readers are deep thinkers(all ages, kids-adults), articulate souls and someone who is always in the pursuit of a sweet and rich literary experience. Looking for Beta Readers to read finished manuscripts and give their feedback. BookHive Corp. offers a $10 Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate per project to the Beta Readers plus other secret perks! To become a Beta Reader, answer the questions below. Once you’ve signed up, a BookHive representative will be in touch once they have a book that is a match for you!
 
 
Need great kids’ party entertainment?
Justin and co. have over 10 years experience playing pirates, super heroes, clowns, magicians and other characters who can provide a magic show, balloon animals, face paint, tattoos and games! Ask about the popular Weekday Special — perfect for daycare / school party / after school / weeknight / Friday night entertainment!
 
 
Soothing Spray: Aromatherapy Workshop for Parent & Child
July 23rd from 2-3:15 pm
Finding ways to relax together is a great way to deepen the parent child relationship. Spend an afternoon together engaging the senses. Explore memories and feelings brought up by various natural aromas and create individually blended sprays. This cozy group encourages discussion and revelation. Ages 7-14 * $50.
 
 
S.T.E.M Summer Camp- Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Design & Game/App Programming for Grades 1-8
Fantastic computer programming camp especially for kids in Gr K-8 in Woodland Hills. The Camps have healthy mix of learning programming with Minecraft/Robotics, Sports & MakerSpace activities during the camp hours 9am-3pm. The Minecraft Camp teaches programming using the LUA/Java language. Kids will build commands for the turtles robots by writing code. The Robotics Camp kids will build/code VEX robots or learn about Raspberry Pi with Scratch. Excellent Camp run by professional teachers.
 
 
21 Genius Ways To Organize Closets And Drawers
 
 
GREAT Gardener Lead
Highly Recommended by Jen Levinson – jen@jenslist.com
“Reynaldo Luna has been our gardener for 4 years and does a truly terrific job. Dependable, reliable and knows how to take care of the yard! I have referred him to SO many other Jens List members and EVERYONE loves him! He can trim trees too! Call him at 818-802-0025.”
 
 
The Park Project-Family-friendly Interactive Play
July 16th from 4-6pm at The Frog Spot
The Elysian Valley river-front venue will host the production created by Heather Mendoza in an effort to bring more awareness of the nature that can be found along the L.A. River and to promote the importance of local parks. Characters interact with the audience as the story unfolds, they are led through the fantastical imaginings of a young girl and her team of fairies who transform the surroundings into a magical kingdom. Bring cushions, blankets and picnic while watching the play. The venue is dog-friendly.
2825 Benedict St. in LA, 90039
 
 
Paul Oakenfold – Mondo Cozmo – Lo Moon – KCRW DJ Jason Bentley
Saturday, July 22nd at 5pm
The Sound In Focus series continues with one of the true legends of electronic music Paul Oakenfold. 2017 marks the 30-year anniversary of Oakenfold’s famed trip to the white island of Ibiza. What followed that storied week was the birth of the dance and festival culture we know today and the emergence of one of the greatest DJs of our time. Lo Moon are a three-piece band based in LA who’s debut song, a 7-minute sprawling anthem called “Loveless,” is fast-becoming a radio favorite. KCRW DJ Jason Bentley hosts the evening and spins sets prior to, and in-between the live performances.
 
 
Tutor With Great Success Record In Conejo Valley
Sandie Allen has been in the education industry for 25+ years. Tutoring students in grades K-12 has been her passion. Her expertise from the basics to advanced classes such as Algebra 1/2,Geometry, & writing Essays helps her ‘trouble-shoot’ the student’s issue(s) quickly, making the learning process less frustrating. Her problem solving and writing techniques are unique so students feel prepared after even just one session! College Apps/SAT/ACT/ISEE/CAHSEE. Oak Park and surrounding areas. Email starspot2@yahoo.com.