May 30 2018

Special Offer for Jen’s List readers:
Save $70 on Ring Doorbell and Installation!
Get the Ring Doorbell, a Chime, 1 year of cloud recording, plus installation, all for only $339.99. That’s a savings of $70. Ring connects to your home Wi-Fi and sends real-time notifications to your smart phone when someone is at your door and allows you to speak to them using two-way audio communication. With motion sensors and night vision, you’ll always know who’s at your door. Great for preventing package theft & for knowing when your kids come and go. Call/text (818) 810-RING (7464).
 
 
Today in History
The brassiere is invented. (1889)
Water a Flower Day
 
 
Save A Little Life-The Best CPR and 1st Aid Course In LA
With over 20 years of experience, Save a Little Life offers the Best Pediatric CPR and First Aid courses in town. This custom-designed course offers parents, caregivers and family members the best of Save a Little Life’s most comprehensive Pediatric Certification and Non-Certification courses. You Can Save a Little Life-Let our experienced staff teach you how to be prepared to act! Accidents don’t wait, neither should you!
 
 
Therapeutic Minded Yoga
Hesitant to take yoga at a gym or a chain studio OR want to fine tune your practice to meet personal needs? Come try this mixed level (beginner to experienced) & mixed style class (slow flow sequencing of poses designed to stretch & strengthen) at YogaLoft Woodland Hills (Ventura/Canoga) on Mondays 9-10:30am. OR consider scheduling private session(s) or small classes (4-6 people) with friends at a private studio in Woodland Hills(Burbank/Woodlake). Dealing with injuries, pain or have goals to meet? Ask about practicing yoga for therapeutic benefits. Email PaulaR@MovingIntoMyMind.com or visit www.MovingIntoMyMind.com for more info.
RYT200 certified teacher (YogaWorks 2015) & currently studying for Yoga Therapy certification at Loyola Marymount.
 
 
Teens can master Hebrew at LA Hebrew High
Open Houses: Thursday, May 31st at 6:30pm or Sunday, June 3rd at 11am
*Earn High School foreign language credits.
*Now only Sunday mornings & weekday online only.
*Continue Jewish Education after Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
*Make lifelong friendships & attend retreats.
*Learn with exceptional teachers/mentors.
*Journey on trip to Israel and/or host inbound Israeli teens through Partnership.
For more info and to RSVP, visit https://www.lahhs.org/JensList.
 
 
The Ed Asner Family Center Debuts With A Three Week Camp
July 9th-27th
Art, Music, Improv Acting and Dance camp for ALL special needs – Children And Teens, Ages 10-25. Featuring Spectrum Laboratory and Autism Movement Therapy Programs! Run by Matt and Navah Asner.
 
 
More Teens Are Attempting Suicide
It’s not clear why.
 
 
Bizzy Girls Tween Entrepreneur and Empowerment Camp
Ages 6 -12. Girls create their own product line. They name their companies, create logos, learn pricing and gain confidence through fun role playing activities,. The last day of camp they create a pop up store and sell their products. Camps are one week Mon- Fri various locations from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica to Pasadena and Sherman Oaks, Calabasas and Thousand Oaks. If classes are full, call t 310 467 7300. There is also an author’s class in TO.
 
 
Conejo Players Theatre Celebrates Historic 60th Anniversary with SHINE! Gala
June 16th at 6pm in Thousand Oaks
Celebrat the 60th Anniversary, as well as the yearly Arts Advocate Awards. Delicious food and drink; a first-rate auction; and dancing to a fabulous 17-piece big band await! To purchase tickets — or for info on sponsorship opportunities — call the CPT Box Office at 805-495-3715 or visit www.conejoplayers.org/shine.  
 
 
Department of Cultural Affairs Inaugural DCA LA Dance Platform
Wed., June 6th-Sat., June 9th
An immersive and educational experience, paying homage to the city’s rich history of dance. Talented dance professionals – from curators to educators – have been invited to engage with the city’s compelling dance scene. Using Dance USA Conference as a catalyst, DCA has partnered with American Dance Abroad and other LA-based presenters to produce a curated selection of LA’s top established and emerging choreographers and companies with events taking place at some of the city’s leading performing arts institutions from Grand Performances and The Ford Theatres to L.A. Dance Project led by famed artistic director Benjamin Millepied.
 
 
The 15 Most Important Things We’ve Learned from Mister Rogers
 
 
The Humans” at the Ahmanson Theatre
June 19th-July 29th
Stephen Karam’s The Humans is an uproarious, hopeful, and heartbreaking play that takes place over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving. Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate and give thanks at his daughter’s apartment in Lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the Blake clan’s deepest fears and greatest follies are laid bare. Our modern age of anxiety is keenly observed, with humor and compassion, in this new American classic that won the 2016 Tony Award® for Best Play.
 
 
Heart. Soul. Pen. Writing & Creativity Workshop with Robin Finn, MPH, MA
June 2nd from 1-3pm at Soul Hum in Sherman Oaks
As a coach, many people tell Robin that they yearn to build, create, or try something new but they don’t even know where to begin. Especially moms who are great at nurturing others but no so great at nurturing themselves. Step into a new experience and give yourself the gift of creative expression. In this 2-hour workshop, you will write, share, and explore: What is it I want? What is calling to me? You may be surprised what comes forward! Sign up at https://soulhumstudios.com/workshops/2018/6/2/heartsoul. No experience necessary. All levels welcome.
 
 
Awesome Plumber Lead
“I have been using the services of www.anjplumbing.com for over 10 years and Jose and his son are truly the most trustworthy, kind, reliable plumbers you will EVER find! Save this info….for when you need it! Promise you will thank me!” ~Jen Levinson
 
 
Try a Free Class with LoveBug & Me Music
June 12th-15th
Voted “Best Mommy & Me Music Class of Los Angeles“, this interactive music class features singing, dancing, instruments, imagination, puppets, bubbles and more for ages 0-4. Registration is now open for their summer series. Save your spot or try out a free demo class… spaces fill quickly! Locations are in Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Los Feliz, Silverlake, San Marino, Topanga, Atwater Village, Monrovia, Pasadena… and in your own home. Advanced registration required.
 
 
C.O.L.A. Nights, An Evening of Performances and Readings
June 15th and 16th from 8-10pm at Grand Performances (California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue)
The compelling series of evening events feature the smart and cutting word play of performance artist Kristina Wong in Running for Public Office, the voice music of Peter Harris’ magnetic poetry paired with the original music of Ed Barguiarena to create TRANCE, and d. Sabela grimes’ articulation of the intersections of our identities through dance. With LA being one of the few remaining municipalities in the country that funds significant grants to individual artists, this year’s exhibition features artists who have responded to today’s turbulent social and political climate in the creation of their new works.
 
 
Heroin + Opiate Addiction Documentary
A new documentary is looking for families who have a loved one struggling with addiction to heroin and/or opioids. Anywhere in the US! The documentary will take a realistic and compassionate look into the world of addiction. The aim is to educate teens and the general public on the difficulties and perils of addiction. Email your name, email address, phone number, as well as the name of your addicted loved one, their age and a brief synopsis of their story to: HeroinDocu@gmail.com. You are not alone. Share your story.
 
 
Ymca Of Metropolitan LA Offers Free Membership To Teens(ages 12-17) This Summer
Teen membership include access to swimming pools, gyms, fitness centers, and group exercise classes as well as programs and activities designed exclusively for them. From college and employment readiness to leadership development opportunities to Teen Nights and more, families can count on the LA Y as a safe and engaging place for teens to spend their summer. The summer teen initiative is designed to make a tangible impact at this pivotal time in their lives by nurturing their potential, creating a sense of community and forming healthy habits that will lead to prosperous and bright futures. To sign up, teens must be accompanied by an authorized guardian and photo ID is required.
 
 
Consumer Reports reveals best sunscreens for 2018
What really works?
 
 
Looking For Sponsor’s For a New Amazing Kids Show Called The “Listen Up, Kids”
It’s an amazing show by teen, tween celebrities for children performers giving advice, inspiration, and encouragement. Email alishamarkslovinlife@gmail.com with an questions.
 
 
John Just Sold A Home In Encino For $100,000 Over Asking Price
He does Real Estate differently! 5 BIG reasons to call him to sell your home:
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2) He sells homes 3x faster than the national average.
3) Your home is 9.3% more likely to sell.
4) He has thousands of qualified buyers in his database.
5) John guarantees in writing that he will sell your home at your price, or he’ll buy it for cash!
If you’d like to know what your home would sell for in the current market or to discuss the sale of your home, call John at (818) 406-4423. He’s the owner. There’s never any cost or obligation in speaking to, or meeting with him. CalBRE# 01998239