October 17 2017

Music Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Cello, Drums, Ukulele & Violin
When was the last time your child begged a teacher to stay longer? At The Schuler Music Studio, students not only learn to PLAY music, they have FUN learning it! This private music school offers high-end lessons, and they drive to YOU! Their educated, qualified staff of professional musicians are enthusiastic & offer a warm, supportive environment for students to play & create. They provide a well-rounded music education, focus on building confidence & emphasize fun. Several live performance opportunities throughout the year. Join students who’ve already discovered they’re the BEST place to get results! Call (818) 203-5342 or email lessons@schulermusicstudio.com.
 
 
Today in History
Mobster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. (1931)
National Pasta Day
Wear Something Gaudy Day
 
 
Malibu Canyon Aquatics Hosts November Open House Event
November 4th from 10:30-11:30am
Malibu Canyon Aquatics is the new home for swimming in Calabasas and the surrounding area. Have your child evaluated, meet their professional coaching staff and watch a class in progress. RSVP at (818)835-2506. Experience the Malibu Canyon difference, where passion meets process.
 
 
Barre, TRX, Rebounding, Boxing, Myofascial Release and Private Pilates Sessions on custom Reformer Machines
The Barre Body Pilates Class in Calabasas focuses on getting longer, leaner, healthier, happier and svelte physiques. It combines many aspects of dance, fitness, Pilates, yoga and myofascial release to firm, lift and tighten all your best assets while restoring the congested areas. The class tones your seat, abdominals, thighs, and arms as well as strengthens your legs and spine while improving your posture. The class can be structured to create variations for an athlete or be taken down a notch by offering modifications for the beginner. Try your 1st class for free!
 
 
WHF Happily Offers Family Farm Tours Throughout The Year
Farm visits include pony rides, petting our goats, feeding our pigs and alpacas, snuggling the bunnies and guinea pigs, admiring the turkeys, holding chickens and gathering their multi-colored eggs from the coop. Children desiring more activity may bounce on the trampoline, sit in the green tractor (a favorite with young boys!) or skateboard and scooter in their new half pipe. $15 per visit. The Farm also offers school visits, birthday parties, summer camps, film location, classes and workshops too! WHF has a donation box on site and all money collected will be used for sponsoring children and their families who wish to come and see the animals but require financial assistance.
 
 
Prevent the Theft of Your License Plate Registration Sticker with a Few Slices
 
 
Now is the Time to Teach Your Kids Self-Respect
“Ice Veil Tales” is a story/coloring book that shows kids how to feel peace. These fantasy/adventure are about a girl who lost her self-respect and must reclaim it by outsmarting the bullies who plague her. By showing kids how to feel peace in a world of bullies, they learn how to maintain their sense of dignity and integrity throughout their lives. Contact them at Ora.Munter@gmail.com for a FREE “Ice Veil Tales Coach’s Playbook.” It contains questions and answers to help parents guide their kids through bully traps.
 
 
Mothers’ Support Groups in Encino
A Mother’s Haven offers parents unique gifts. Their classes provide invaluable opportunities to process parenting challenges, gain insights, make new friends, connect with your little ones, and more. The store offers tons of great gift options and useful baby care products; but the experience of attending classes with your precious baby is priceless.
 
 
Something Fishy’s Up : Get in the Spirit of the Season at the Aquarium
October 28th-29th from 12:30-5pm
Ghosts and goblins of all ages can meet and greet ocean life from the Santa Monica Bay at the marine science center, located at 1600 Ocean Front Walk. Check out the glow-in-the-dark fun in the mad scientists’ lab; visit the face painting station or the mask making craft table to create a fabulous fish-centric disguise; hear a spooktacular story at 2pm on Saturday (appropriate for the youngest trick-or-treaters). On Sunday, join a ghoulish costume parade around the Pier that steps off in front of the Aquarium at 3pm. Come in costume, or check out the costume giveaway the Aquarium will hold that day. And every Sunday is Shark Sunday; at 3:30pm watch the sharks chow down and learn fun facts about these misunderstood fish.
 
 
Free Screening of Funny, Heartfelt Documentary About Working Moms
Saturday, October 21st at 5:30pm at Raleigh Studios Chaplin Theater
Join this screening of Mothers in the Middle followed by a lively panel discussion featuring director Lauren Hollingsworth, Melisa Acoba of the California Work & Family Coalition, and a representative from Breastfeed LA. Trailer at www.mothersinthemiddle.com. RSVP at https://filmfreeway.com/festival/DOCLA/tickets – select the October 21st at 5:30pm screening.
 
 
Joy Theatre Kids Improv Comedy Classes ages 4-17
Sundays at 10am for ages 12-17 and 12pm for ages 4-11
Come on down to Joy theatre and play some fun improve games with us! Learn awesome acting skills, make great friends, and hang out with the super cool teachers! Joy Theatre is the proud recipient of the Most Inspiring Teachers Award from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and the Creative Coalition. The comedy has been featured on CNN and NBC and are proud to demonstrate. They never turn anybody away & hope to give everybody an equal chance!
 
 
Origins Movement . . . A Workshop for Teens Only
Saturday, October 28th at 12pm
Designed to empower Adopted and Foster Teens, ages 13-18, to stimulate their creativity and inspire their imaginations through Improv comedy!
Improv is funny and fun, and can also teach life lessons. In this workshop, teens learn how to focus on listening, feel comfortable, letting go and being silly while engaging in the art of working together. Chelsea Hogan of MuseumProv will lead the Improv Techniques! Pizza Lunch will be provided.
 
 
Halloween Adult Night! 18+ ONLY
October 27th from 9pm-October 28th at 1am
18+ event. DJ, 4 hours unlimited Laser Tag, Bumper Balls, Atomic Rush, Basketball, Climbing Structure, Slides and Ball Blaster. Food and Drinks available for purchase. Beer & Wine strictly for 21+. DJ will be rocking the house! Check out our two-story high, state of the art, fully immersive, mission-based, role-playing laser ta g experience and modern play structure and gaming zone.
 
 
Become a Brand Ambassador for the India Hicks Luxury Lifestyle Collection
Sunday, October 22nd from 3-5pm at the Lobby Bar at The Garland in Studio City
Join Director Trish Converse & Ambassador Lisa Edley to learn about becoming a Brand Ambassador for the India Hicks Luxury Lifestyle Collection! “We share our brand with remarkable women as a foundation for them to become entrepreneurs, in their own time & on their own terms.” – India Hicks. Appetizers, Cash Bar, Loads of Fun! View the Collection at http://www.indiahicks.co/rep/trishconverse. To RSVP or for questions, email triciaconverse@sbcglobal.net.
 
 
Free Yoga Class for Kids and Adults with IBD
October 22nd & November 5th from 3:15-4:15pm at Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles
This class is for patients with IBD. Yoga postures are taught in a supportive, inclusive, energetic, and creative environment. Caregivers and siblings are welcome to join the class! RSVP to connections@connectingtocure.org.
 
 
Put Down The Carving Knife And Do Something Different With Your Pumpkin This Fall
 
 
PROJECT IMAGINE: imagine peace, imagine happiness, imagine a cure…
Project Imagine was started to help raise funds for cancer research & truly “Imagine a Cure”. Lisa Stutman and her sister collaborated with Little Words Project to create a collection of custom bracelets & accessories. Help support this project & visit @projectimagine4cindy on Instagram or email projectimaginesales@icloud.com for more info. Proceeds benefit Tower Cancer Research Foundation.
 
 
Laurence School’s Annual Holiday Boutique
Sunday, November 12th from 10am-4pm at the CBS Studio Center/New York Street
Bring your friends and start your holiday shopping early! Featuring dozens of designers with the latest in fashion, accessories, home goods, and gifts at wholesale prices!
Instagram: #laurenceboutique
 
 
The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
October 21st & 22nd from 10am-5pm at Juan Bautista de Anza Park
The festival offers live performances by the Spazmatics and other great bands, a dj dance zone, marketplace vendors, delicious food & pumpkin treats, pumpkin beer, pumpkin painting, professional pumpkin carving and so much more! Parents, you’ll love that the low $5 admission price includes all inflatables & a giant slide, Halloween carnival games, reptiles & bug shows, contests, a Saturday morning costume parade, car show, and Business Expo. Free park and ride shuttles will drop you right at the entrance. On your way out, be sure to pick up your Halloween pumpkin in the temporary pumpkin patch hosted by Bennett’s Best.
 
 
Here’s To All The Moms Who Are Exhausted Before Their Day Really Begins
 
                                      
House/Pet Sitter Lead
Helene Burnett is a Western European(multilingual), living in California for more than 10 years & now back in college. Originally, from Paris and Madrid with roots and family in Lisbon too. References available. Email Elenaburnettcoach@gmail.com.