December 14 2018

Kids Come First at MVP Pediatric & Urgent Care
Open Mon.-Fri. from 10am-10pm & Sat./Sun. from 9am-9pm
Valley families are assured peace of mind knowing MVP Pediatric & Urgent Care is open day/evening to care for their children. Pediatric staff offer expertise in anything from common ailments to more severe illnesses/injuries requiring IV hydration, x-rays, laceration repair, etc. Children’s medical needs are met in a stress-free, kid-friendly environment with little to no wait time. I have had great experiences there & highly recommend, if the need arises.
18555 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana, 91364
 
 
Today in History
International Monkey Day
National Bouillabaisse Day
Roast Chestnuts Day
 
 
Tapout Fitness Woodland Hills Kid’s Kickboxing Winter Camp
Dec. 17th-21st
 
 
Community Support Event For The Woolsey And Campfire Fire Victims
This Saturday December 15th from 12:15-2:15pm at Orangetheory Fitness in Westlake Village
Whether they workout at Orangetheory Fitness or not-for a short fitness circuit challenge (all fitness levels) led by OTF coaches! $20 donation for a 10-minute dedication circuit, light lunch, & live band. Attend the OTF fundraising class at 11:15am for a $30 donation, which includes lunch courtesy of Stonefire Grill & a live band. Call 805.715.3800 to reserve your spot or drop by with the family at noon! Direct donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/more-life-for-california. ALL proceeds go to the Ventura County Community Foundation
 
 
In Home Personal Training
Kellie Blackburn will come to your home with all her gear and take you through workouts she designs just for you. Start now to stay fit over the holidays! Contact Kellie for a great Jen’s List deal on an 8 or 16 session package kellie@kelliefit.com or text her 310-436-5118 Calabasas & surrounding areas.
 
 
Be An Angel This Holiday Season
The annual Angel Tree is bedecked with the names of children in foster care who receive few gifts. Each Angel ornament contains the name and age of a youth and his/her request. Please bring unwrapped gifts with the tag from the tree to Regas House at All Saints Church before December 17th. One or many names may be taken, but should be recorded on the registration, which is posted adjacent to the tree. For more info, email inbox@fostercareproject.org.
 
 
New Teen Girl Group
January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th from 1-2:30pm in West Hills
Research shows that by the age of 14, girls are already suffering from insecurity and low self-esteem. Classes are designed for girls ages 13-16, where confidence and self-image are explored. Through discussion and role-playing, we’ll introduce ways of overcoming fears and obstacles that teenage girls struggle with. Program Summary: Healing My Inner Girl & Setting Boundaries, Confidence Mastery & Public Speaking in High School, College & Beyond, Celebrating My Mistakes & Owning Up, Healthy vs. Toxic Relationships. $160, materials included. Contact Lisa at (818) 850-5313 or email Lisa@innerstargirl.com.
 
 
Bird & Vine Warehouse Sale
This Sunday, Dec. 16th from 10am-12pm in Chatsworth
Check out tons of new styles. NEW indescribably soft Lightweight Fleece Sweatshirts and Pants, Printed Over-Sized Canvas Tote Bags, New Embroidered Trucker Hats and more. Tons of styles. Super soft fabrics. Many of these styles are current merchandise sold in high end retailers and resorts like M. Fredric, Equinox, Yogaworks, Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, Four Seasons and Loews Hotels. Call 818.400.3031.
 
 
“I Pay My Kids To Get Dressed, Do Homework And More”
It’s the best decision I ever made.
 
 
“It’s Holiday Time in PaleyLand” at the Paley Center
Now-January 6th – Every Wed-Sun, from 12-5pm
The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills is transforming into an interactive holiday themed exhibit for families. Warm up with some hot cocoa and enjoy holiday themed activities including: family crafts, screenings of beloved holiday TV programs, pose for a photo in the new immersive Instagram experience in the Candy Cane Forest or with a life size menorah, plus a visit from Santa. Entry to the exhibit is free. Photos with Santa and the menorah are available for a nominal fee.
 
 
Train Like A Pro at Dodger Stadium with Winter Youth Baseball & Softball Camp
Have your Jr. Dodger(ages 7-16) train like a pro, and spend the offseason at Dodger Stadium at the Dodgers Winter Camp Series! Camps include 2 days on the field at Dodger Stadium with instruction from top Dodgers minor league prospects, and every camper will receive a Dodgers camp t-shirt, gift bag, commemorative photograph taken during camp, behind the scenes tour of Dodger Stadium, four (4) Reserve Level vouchers that can be redeemed for a Dodgers preseason game at Dodger Stadium and an autographed photo of a minor league prospect.
 
 
Laurel Hall School Prospective Family Tour TK-8th Grade
January 9th from 9-10:30am
Tour the TK-8th grade classrooms and experience the magic of the campus, dynamic faculty & staff, and enthusiastic students. Then stay for the Q & A session with a panel made up of current students and parents. To RSVP, contact Meaghan Malone at 818.763.5434 x114 or mmalone@laurelhall.com.
 
 
Try Grubhub With $12 Off Your 1st Order
Order your local favorites anytime! Get the most delicious food in your neighborhood delivered directly to your door. And best of all, they want you to get $12 off your first Grubhub app order when you do.
 
 
10 Things Kids Need to Learn How to Do Before They Turn 10
 
 
Looking for a tutor to tutor your child in Math, English, Science, History, French or Spanish in Grades 1-6?
Nadia provides tutoring services to kids of all ages, levels, and subjects Grades 1-6. She will come to your home at a time that’s convenient for you to make the learning experience as easy as possible. Fees start from $30 per hour and available for all children in the Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, and Calabasas community. For more info, Call Nadia at 805-551-5381 or email nadiaakalp@gmail.com.
“Nadia is kind, loving, patient and super passionate bright young lady who loves to teach! I highly recommend her to anyone. She got my struggling 3rd grader to love and fly through English and common core Math with flying colors!” -A. Surface
 
 
Maximize Your Maternity Leave
Milk Your Benefits helps expectant parents maximize their paid maternity and paternity leaves. Free, anecdotal online advice and/or incomplete information from human resources won’t give you the full picture! Schedule a personalized, flat-fee phone consultation from anywhere in California to ensure you get the maximum time off and income. No need to pay hourly attorney fees. Get the truth from the first experienced expert in this area so you know your rights and leave nothing on the table.
 
 
The Preferred Choice Of Sophisticated Women, For Elegant Career And Social Dressing
Born of a desire to answer the decades old question asked by multitudes of women: “Why can’t I find a great dress?”, Classiqu Era is dedicated to providing high quality, luxury, day-to-evening dresses for today’s sophisticated lady. Why struggle to coordinate your wardrobe piece by piece? A dress is a single garment, convenient and easy to wear. Our beautifully styled versions have sleeves, jackets, knee-length hems, fabrics with stretch, high quality craftsmanship, luxury details, and a great fit. Classiqu Era: Dressing a confident, capable, powerful woman for work and beyond…..in fine style. Who says there can be no glamour in the workplace?
 
 
Hippomottie Learn To Dress Toys, Wekom Wooden Stacking Robots, etc.
Looking for a great gifts is hard work so why not secure some perfect presents with just a few clicks? Shopping in Wekom’s online store on Amazon is safe, fast & includes FREE shipping. New for the Holidays in 2018 are the extraordinary Hippomottie & Hippomotto Learn To Dress Space Hippo Toys, covered in zips, clips, buttons, buckles & so much more. Large, attractive, educational & appealing, they are a best-selling “grand-parent gift”. For Stocking Fillers check out the Wooden Stacking Robots!
 
 
Winter Solstice – Yule Wreaths
December 20th from 3-4pm
Celebrate Winter Solstice, the day marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. In Northern Europe, people started the tradition of making wreaths out of evergreen branches to symbolize the year as a wheel. Make your own wreaths from natural materials you can find in your own backyard!
 
 
The Gooden School – The Idyllic Elementary & Middle School You’re Searching For
Curious about what the Gooden School has to offer? Join a group tour or open house to learn more and discover why YOU belong in the Gooden family! Reserve your spot today! #WeAreGooden
 
 
New Mothers Group Starting January
Tuesdays at 9:30am in Agoura
Excited to start a new cycle of this mothers group. Come and meet your new tribe! A place to share the joys and challenges of motherhood while forging friendships that might last a lifetime. Therapist led and $25 per session. Call or text Malin McKinley at 747-334-2494 or email herwellnesscounseling@gmail.com.
 
 
Best 5 Meatloaf Recipes
 
 
Kids On Stage – Winter-Spring 2019 Class Enrollment
Plays in consideration for ages 7-17 include: Bye Bye Birdie, Guys & Dolls, Charlie Brown. Plays in consideration for ages 5-7 include: Lion King, Aladdin. Join KOS for an exciting session of musical theater!
 
 
Shop Consignment And New 20% Off Entire Store And Help A LA Foster Kid In Need
Dec. 15th from 12-8pm
A raffle, Macaroni Kid Pasadena will Be doings arts and crafts from 3-5 pm. Get 20% off entire store if you purchase any unwrapped toy to give to a foster kid in need this holiday season.
 
 
Kadima – The Destination For An Exceptional, Jewish Education From Preschool-Middle School
The dedicated faculty empowers students to grasp complex concepts, embrace new technologies and establish a superior intellectual foundation. Kadima fosters a rigorous academic program and a dual language Hebrew curriculum. With Jewish traditions and community service as their moral compass, students thrive in the supportive academic setting that Kadima provides so that they succeed as proud Jewish individuals.
 
 
Reduce Your Tax Liability & Eliminate Last Minute Tax Surprises
Taxes are a huge lifetime expense & bad tax decisions happen. One Source Services, Inc. artfully arranges finances with bookkeeping & accounting strategies that equip CPAs to take advantage of beneficial tax-law provisions. Carefully planning & organizing finances, especially for large transactions or life events like selling a home or getting married, can make a big difference. Professional bookkeeping & accounting may save more $ in taxes than you spent on the professional! Email info@sourceoss.com.