October 10 2018

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
Emergency Nurses Day
International Newspaper Carrier Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
 
 
Recruiting for Good – Join to Help Moms and Enjoy Paris B-Day Trip Reward
Staffing agency Recruiting for Good is on a mission to fund Our Moms Work (community service, offering cost free career mentoring services in Santa Monica, since October 2017). Join them to help fund Our Moms Work, by referring an open position at a company hiring professional staff. After they find the company a new employee; a portion of the finder’s fee goes to support Our Moms Work; and they are rewarding a special 7-Day B-Day trip to Paris. To learn more, contact Carlos@RecruitingforGood.com.
 
 
The Bay Foundation at Malibu Lagoon
Oct. 20th from 10am-1:30pm
Malibu Lagoon is a restored estuary at the end of the Malibu Creek Watershed and home to birds, fish, and other important wildlife. Your help is needed to remove invasive vegetation that can crowd out and out-compete California native, drought-tolerant plants that line the area. Join The Bay Foundation in maintaining the Lagoon, enjoy all the spots to view wildlife, and feel free to walk to neighboring Surfrider Beach after!
 

The LA Preschool Fairs will be bigger than ever this year!
This Fall’s preschool fairs will be the best yet! Families are invited to register for one or both fairs to find out how to choose the best preschool for your child, how the admissions process works, and meet dozens of Los Angeles preschool directors.
The first 50 Parents to donate $10 to PELofLA will receive a family ticket to one or both fairs PLUS one Goody Bag* from our Partners at CityMoms.
Saturday, October 20th
12pm – 3pm at The Riveter
2236 South Barrington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064
           Westside Link: https://bit.ly/2y1TUqK
AND
Sunday, October 21st, 2018
10am-1pm at Stratford School
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Eastside Link: https://bit.ly/2pAVR8Y

GREAT Gardener Lead
Highly Recommended by Jen Levinson – jen@jenslist.com
“Reynaldo Luna has been our gardener for 11 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.”
 
 
Moo Moo Musica – Upbeat Music And Movement Classes For Babies- 4 Year Olds
Moo Moo Musica has been sharing the sheer joy of music with families on the Westside since 2002. Classes are ongoing (Monday- Friday) so there’s no need to pre-register, just show up. The 1st class is always free! There’s no extra charge for twins and siblings – prices are per Family. Dancing, bonding and learning to sing in over 30 languages are all encouraged. Birthday Parties for 1-5 year olds and Preschool Music programs too!
 
 
LA Baby Show
Nov. 5th & 6th at the Magic Box in Downtown
Family-friendly mega-show for new and expectant parents and their bumps, babies, and toddlers. This is a must-attend event if you are planning, expecting or recently had a child. No other event offers a broader range of brands, education, buying opportunities and activities.
 
 
The Rape Culture Of The 1980s, Explained By Sixteen Candles
 
 
KidzCity’s After School Program Thanksgiving Camp – 4yrs-13yrs
KidzCity Pick’s Up from local schools and back to KidzCity as many days a week as you need. KidzCity offers Cooked Meal’s, Homework Help, with corrections & help to understand lessons until completion. Homework progress report every day. For the active child Homework programs individually tailored to help organize & focus. No charge for absent & sick days. Thanksgiving Break Drop your kiddies off at KidzCity Hourly, Daily & Weekly rates to suit your schedule.
818-887-7516
 
 
Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park 50th year in the Conejo Valley
October 13th from 10am-2pm
The memorial park has provided compassionate care to multiple generations of families, and is the final resting place for nearly 18,000 individuals Pierce Brothers will host this community event to observe this historic occasion and honor the lives of those interred in the memorial park. The event will include an exotic auto show presented by Abergel Motorsports, complimentary pumpkins, and food trucks. Community members are encouraged to bring canned food, which will be donated to Many Mansions.
 
 
Museum of Illusions
This is a place where photography is not just encouraged – it is part of the exhibition. The museum of optical illusions is intended to fill visitors’ photo albums with vivid and unusual photographs. Ride aboard the Titanic, be a part of a BIG sandwich or hide from meteors! A visitor to the Museum of Illusions is not a passive observer but a full-fledged participant of the paintings created by the best artists. Everyone finds something to their liking here because we tried to cover every topic of interest for the humankind. The Museum of optical illusions opens its doors for the viewers of all ages, without restrictions, and guarantees – no one will feel bored! 30+ Artworks, Photography encouraged. Expect to spend about an hour at the museum.
 
 
Kids Like Me’s Biggest Party Of The Year – Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 27th – Time: given after RSVP
Kids Like Me will be holding two separate parties – club l.a. KIDS (ages 5-12) and club l.a. TEENS (ages 13-18) – which will feature spooktacular Halloween-themed activities, music, food, dancing, games, prizes, and more! RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/DPimtzWeHmZ1hikE2. Email zmartinez@thehelpgroup.org or call 818.778.7140 for more info.
 
 
Giggle Gaggle Sunday for Kids Ages 4 -11
Come on down to Joy theatre and play some fun improv games ! Learn awesome acting skills, make great friends, and hang out with the super cool teachers! There’s always fun and games, and great snacks too! 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 they are proud to demonstrate.
 
 
East coast Sleepaway Camps for West coast Kids
Yep, school just got back, but for East Coast camps, signups are now! Tracey has personally visited dozens of Northeast sleepaway camps and can help you find the best fit camp for your kiddo/s Free of Charge. If you have current 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th graders and have ever wondered about the East Coast camp experience that nurtures confidence, independence and lifelong friendships, call 310-663-1974 or email Tmot@icloud.com for more info!Information available for many session lengths and price points.
 
 
Predators Using Fortnite To Lure In Kids – What Parents Should Know
 
 
A Faery Hunt and Fairy Halloween Party
Sat., Oct. 20th from 10:30am-1pm at Griffith Park Fern Dell
On this fun musical adventure, search the magical forest for faeries & meet Faery Royalty! Following the show enjoy A Fairy Fun Halloween Party; the Fairies’ gentle alternative to spooky frights with dancing, games, fairy face painting, food, frolic & fun! A Faery Hunt shows are fun, interactive performances. Perfect for ages 2-10 & great fun for the whole family. Groups and Birthdays are welcome. Email reservations@afaeryhunt.com or call 818-324-6802. Join the Fun!
 
 
Need Auction Items For Your Event?
Gifts that Give Back provides consignment auction items for your charity event. Gorgeous women, men and home accessories that your guests will bid on! They have been working with charity events for over 20 years and know what sells. They save you time and money as they do all the work, no risk to you. They invoice only 20% after your event only on what sells. Right now they are having a special, a free $1000 auction package to first 3 bookings. For more info, call Christy at 619-995-2031.
 
 
Freedom Night Gala 2018- A Benefit Dinner to End Child Exploitation and Slavery
Nov. 3rd at 6pm at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village
There are over 40 million people who are enslaved around the world, including 1 million forced into sex trafficking every year. The evening will feature/support the work of the largest global anti-trafficking organization in the world, International Justice Mission. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from an Investigator who has led hundreds of rescue operations throughout the world and a Cyber Security Specialist from Facebook, have the opportunity to fuel freedom for enslaved children and support survivors. You can show up in the fight for their freedom and restoration, one child at a time.
 
 
Speech Therapy
Derra Huxley, M.A., a CA state licensed speech pathologist in the S.F. Valley, is highly experienced in working with children with articulation difficulties. She is a mother of 2, loves children, and makes therapy fun. Derra teaches parents how to help work with their child at home to maximize what they learn from therapy sessions with her. Derra also has an Accent Reduction business for fluent English speaking foreign born individuals who wish to improve their pronunciation. 818-385-1716
 
 
Photography Class: Intermediate Photo at LA Valley College
Tues.’s, Nov. 13th-Dec. 11th from 7-9:30 pmMeets 5 Evenings & A Saturday Field Trip
Moving Beyond Snapshots — a class all about inspiration & making dynamic images. Emphasis is on the photographer — seeing & using the camera’s creative functions & being part of a small creative group. Learn from each other with themed assignments & daytime trip to go shooting photos together. Topics: visual composition, bring meaning to images, light, perspective, lens choice, creative use of f-stop & shutter speed, flash, etc. Develop your individual style!
 
 
The City Of Malibu Annual Halloween Carnival And Movie Event
Friday, October 26th at 3pm
Admission to this event is free and caters to ages 2-10 years old. For a fee, come play games, win prizes, go on the bounce houses, enjoy some yummy food & make a craft. After the carnival & Trunk or Treat, stay for the movie, The Goonies, showing after sunset. This movie is for all ages!