August 8 2018

Join Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth and the Or Echad Community for High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah – Sept. 9th-10th
Yom Kippur – Sept. 18th-19th
Bring in the New Year w/Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth, and pianists/vocalists-Adam Chester & John Rosenberg-for inspirational, musical services at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center (separate kids’ activity room). This warm, inclusive community also brings people together for Shabbat, holiday events, Torah Talk & more. Try HomeShul! Kids love it! Small groups–K-7. B’nai Mitzvah Tutoring, Officiating for all Life Cycle Events: Wedding, Conversion, Baby Naming, Adult B’nai Mitzvah, Funeral & Shiva.
818-486-9685
 
 
Today in History
The Daughters of the American Revolution organization is created. (1890)
The USSR finally declares war against Japan. (1945)
Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
 
 
Ladies Bootcamp (Indoors)
Join Personal Trainer, Kellie Blackburn, for Back To School Ladies Bootcamp! Workouts are in her gym while it’s hot. Full body weight training, treadmill cardio intervals, Pilates abs. Improve yourself in a supportive environment. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:45am near AE Wright. Starts Aug. 28th. Attend 1X or 2X per week. For more info or to save your spot, go to https://www.kelliefit.com/facilities.
 
 
MUSYCA Children’s Choir, Under The Direction Of Dr. Mikhail Shtangrud, Now Auditions Singers For Its Several Vocal Ensembles
Young people, ages 5-18 who love music and singing are encouraged to audition.  No previous choir experience is necessary. MUSYCA singers rehearse after school and sing a wide variety of classical and contemporary music, study musicianship, and get valuable performance experience through concerts, outreach, sound recording, film and TV engagements and touring.  The Choir recently returned from the concert tour of Australia and New Zealand. To find out more about the Choir and how to schedule an audition, visit www.musyca.org. Email sing@musyca.org or call 818-554-9933 for more info.
 
 
Community-Wide Family Fun Day and Preschool Open House at Woodcrest Preschool in Tarzana
August 11th from 11am-1pm
Awesome day filled with raffle prizes, local vendor fair, children’s crafts, free food, and fun activities. This is a great opportunity to meet with teachers and get to know their community of supportive parents. Call 818-345-3002 for more information.
6043 Tampa Ave in Tarzana
 
 
Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter Leads
 
 
Love Accurate Climate Control
Family owned since 1975, all of their technicians are factory trained & have the extensive technical knowledge and professional skills to handle just about any heating or air conditioning system, regardless of make or model. Fully Insured/Bonded. Workers’ Compensation/General Liability. License # 778293
 
 
How To Get The Kids Off The Electronics?
With their own backyard Clubhouse, Castle, Pirate ship or Playset. SummerTime special for all Jen’s List members – Order your project and get a free TireSwing, firepole, or rockWall you choice. Contact Rick at 818-848-2757 today for a free estimate and project drawing. Make summertime fun in the great outdoors!
 
 
Sunday Program – Mr. Funn: The Magician for Kids
Aug. 19th from 2-4pm
Join the Zimmer for a magical afternoon with Mr. Funn, as he dazzles you with an interactive performance full of magic, balloons, and more! For more info on Mr. Funn, visit www.mrfunn.com. Aside from museum admission, this program is FREE to the public.
 
 
Free Movie In the Good Old Summertime (1949)
August 25th at 2pm at the Sherman Oaks Library
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard. With Judy Garland, Van Johnson, S.Z. Sakall, Spring Byington.
 
 
Don’t Microwave Children’s Food In Plastic Containers, Avoid Dishwasher, Doctors Warn
 
 
A Quick Guide to Sanity When You Feel Like Screaming
This new book is filled with real life scenarios and alternative reactions to those scenarios. It is full of practical tips and tools to navigate the day to day happenings with your family. The Family That Laughs Together provides you with ways in which you can react with laughter instead of anger. Our young people are our future. It is up to us to stand up and be responsible for them and to help supply them with the necessary tools. It starts with having a happier, more engaged family life. We cannot control the outside world; all we have control over is our own home. Wouldn’t you rather be laughing together?
 
 
Little Ninjas Karate For Ages 3-6
A high energy, fun program, using positive re-enforcement to teach children Martial Arts. This facility is truly amazing! All of my boys have been thru the program. Run by Sensei Linda Vogel, it teaches self-confidence, focusing, listening & self-control while developing large motor skills, balance & coordination. The birthday parties are awesome too-Run by Certified Black Belt Instructors, in the 10,000 square ft. facility & entertainment including Karate, Gymnastics, Games, Rope Climbing & Music. They are offering NEW students 2 months for the price of 1! A $150 value! Register by Aug. 31st to take advantage of this amazing offer.
(818) 719-0205
6445 DeSoto Ave. in Woodland Hills
 
 
Tot Shabbat At My Gym For 2 1 /2 To 8 Year Olds
Aug. 24th  from 5-6:30pm
Pizza dinner for entire family. RSVP to www.orami.org/RSVP or JennyM@orami.org or 818.880.4880.
22027 Vanowen St. Canoga Park
 
 
Americans Would Do Anything To Make Their Kids Smarter. Except Edit Their Genes
 
 
Do You Need Financial Advice or Have Any Financial, Insurance, or College Planning Questions?
A financial advisor that specializes in working with mom’s and their families is available to you at no cost. The advisor is a dad of young boy/girl twins and he and his family know how hard it is to get good guidance while raising a family. Get answers to those tough questions: “Will I have enough money in retirement after raising my family? Am I investing the right way? How much should we be saving? Is my IRA doing the best that it can? How will we afford college?” Call Scott at 818-540-6980.