June 12 2019

Become A Surrogate
With women’s rights being more powerful than ever, what better way to continue the positivity by becoming a surrogate mother! Fertility Miracles, based in Los Angeles is looking for selfless women to help give back to the community and empower others who are fertility challenged. We’re all so grateful for our little ones and showing them how we are changing the world one day at a time. If you are interested, call 310-858-8835 or email hilary@fertilitymiracles.com.
 
 
Today in History
John Lee Richmond pitches baseball’s first “Perfect Game”. (1880)
National Jerky Day
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
Red Rose Day
 
 
Child Safety Books by Pattie Fitzgerald, Founder of www.SafelyEverAfter.com
With summer camps, vacations, theme parks and lots of other outings coming up, now is a great time to review some personal safety skills with your kids. “No Trespassing – This Is MY Body!” and “Super Duper Safety School” get the dialog started in an easy and empowering manner.
 
 
Parent & Me at Adat Ari El ECC
The Parent & Me program provides an opportunity for parents to come together with their infants and toddlers in a warm and friendly environment in a Jewish community. Over the summer, they offer a Splish Splash Sensory Water Play, Grandparent & Me and a Shabbat Club class. Visit www.aaeecc.org for more information and to sign up. Email mpankowski@adatariel.org or call 818.766.6379 with any questions.
 
 
Bizzy Girls Entrepreneur and Empowerment Camp – Ages 6-7 & 9-12
Start a biz this summer! Create your own product line. Girls love this camp! Name your company, design a logo, learn marketing, role playing, set goals, make decisions, set up a pop up store at the end of camp and sell your products. Keep your earnings. You can also open an online store in our kid market place. Learn great life skills while being creative. Seven locations in West LA and the Valley, Camps are one week long.
844-310-0190
 
 
Why Social Media is Not Smart for Middle School Kids
 
 
Musical Theatre/Acting for the Camera Summer camp
June 22nd-26th (13-17 yr. olds) & June 29th– Aug. 3rd (8 – 12 yr. olds) from 9am-3pm
3 days of Musical Theatre and 2 days of Acting for the Camera. The coaches are all educators & Broadway & Industry Professionals. Featuring masterclasses with Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated Matthew Morrison and Rick Messina, CSA. Gain confidence in the audition room and build your audition, vocal, acting and dance technique. They promise you will leave feeling like you are one step ahead of the game! All levels welcome!
 
 
A Seed Of Intention- Guided Mediation
Saturday, June 29th from 11am-12pm
During this dynamic mediation, you will be guided in discovering the desires deep within your true self. You will learn to set intentions and create the opportunity and focus necessary to facilitate their ultimate manifestation. Whether this is your first experience with mediation or your practice regularly; this encounter will provide healing benefits to your mind, body and spirit.  Pre-registration is required for all events.
818-216-4465
 
 
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul-now a New York Times bestseller-offers simple yet profound answers to these questions. Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You’ll discover what you can do to put an end to the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness.
 
 
LA Phil, Nile Rodgers, & CHIC at the Hollywood Bowl
July 2nd-4th
The legendary disco hit makers hit the Bowl for three dance-filled nights, bringing “Good Times” and “Le Freak” alongside some of Rodgers’ biggest hits as a producer, including Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out,” David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” all with the LA Phil. Plus, the orchestra opens the evening with a star-spangled program of American favorites. Special guests DRUMLine Live – the show-stopping group recently featured in Beyoncé’s Homecoming – join the festivities. https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances
 
 
Tutor K-8 +High School English, Writing & Spanish
From Jen’s List member, Kay Abadee:
“I can’t recommend Marla Pochter Nowitz enough as she has tutored my kids for over 6 years. Overall she works with kids with Executive Functioning challenges, as well as kids with processing and other reading challenges. She taught at the Brentwood School and then became a Director of Curriculum for a Private Westside Day School before moving to the Woodland Hills area and starting to tutor all subjects K-8 plus High School English, Writing & Spanish. There are even some adults taking advantage of her Spanish teaching skills. Not only does she love and relate to kids, she is great at getting them to focus. You can contact Marla directly at 818-590-0465 or nowpoc@gmail.com.”
 
 
Come Get Fit While Having Fun At Invert-U. Aerial And Pole Studio
Have you ever wanted to try pole dancing or aerial yoga? Invert-U is a Dance and Fitness Studio that offers a variety of ground class, pole, and aerial class to all levels. They have four poles, and four aerial points.
Instagram @ invertustudio
 
 
Giggle Gaggle Child Improv Class
2 Classes – Ages 4-12 and 12-19
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 they have 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.
 
 
Need Your Brows Done?
Ronnie Retin has 17 years of experience & has been deemed a true artist by her clients. She believes in a full, natural looking brow, that frames your face and bone structure. You will NOT experience “one size fits all” brows. She gives each person the best shape for “their” face. Ronnie specializes in “brow rehab” and takes the time to teach each client how to reach their best brow potential. Ronnie is available Tues-Sat., from 9am-5pm. You will LOVE her and your brows! Easy online booking at https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TBB4ZJ.
Inside of Blue Waters Salon- 21312 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364
818-970-4139
 
 
New Horizons 16th Annual Golf Classic
Monday, June 24th at Mountain Gate Country Club in L.A.
Help individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities live inclusive & independent lives. Thru your participation at the golf classic you’ll play an important part in raising funds to assist those served by the nonprofit. The Golf Day Event includes a Mulligan Package, Hole Contests, BBQ lunch, and a multi-course dinner and awards presentation. For more info contact Daryl Rubin at 818-894-7422 or at drubin@newhorizons-sfv.org.
 
 
What Parents Need to Know About Drowning
 
 
Great Orthodontist Lead
Dr. Todd Walkow was born/raised in WLA, attending Warner, El Rodeo & BHHS. He’s been like family all my life. He completed his undergraduate studies at UCI, & dental & specialty training at Tufts & Harvard, respectively. Now treating children & adults in Beverly Hills & Orange County, Dr. W’s been practicing for 20+ years in Newport Beach. Walkow Orthodontics has been highly successful in integrating a personalized level of care & state of the art technology. Furthermore, Dr. W is one of the nation’s leading providers of Invisalign for teens & adults. He’s also immediate Past-President of the CA Assoc. of Orthodontists. Special for Jen’s List members: $350 off of braces or Invisalign. Call 424-372-3282 or email todd@walkowortho.com.
 
 
Acting, Singing, Dancing, and More at the Glendale Centre Theatre’s Summer Camp
Put your little star on stage this summer for fun, creativity, and hilarity. Your son or daughter can spend each and every day acting, singing, dancing, performing improv, movie-making, and even stage combat! All of it leading up to a professional Final Performance for the whole family to see! This family-run theater is sure to please! Three 3-week sessions are now available for sign-ups:
Now-June 29th – “SUPERHEROES”
July 1st-19th – “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”
July 22nd-Aug. 9th – “FANTASTICAL LANDS”
 
 
Teaching Positions Available at AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School
-Credentialed/Experienced Elementary Teacher (K-5)
-Credentialed/Experienced Kindergarten Teacher
-Credentialed/Experienced Elementary English/Social Science Teacher 5th grade
Located in the San Fernando Valley. Email thalburian@agbumds.org.
 
 
San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus’ Summer Art and Song Program
A great way to spend the Summer. Taught by professionals with an emphasis on creativity, students will learn songs and rehearse with talented musicians/educators from the San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus; and experience hands-on art projects with staff from the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center. Open to children entering grades 1-5 in the fall. 3 sessions in all, with each session culminating in a community performance and art show. Every day includes lunch a lot of fun! First session starts June 18th.
 
 
A Faery Hunt Magic in Sherwood Forest
Saturday, June 22nd from 10:30-11:30am
Nickelodeon named A Faery Hunt Best Children’s Theater in Los Angeles. Join the Faery Folk in Sherwood Forest (where they filmed the classic Robin Hood) on a fun and gentle quest in Fairyland. Join this interactive performance filled with beautiful fairies, music, laughs and fun. As the audience makes their way through the forest, they actually become part of the story. You’ll meet faeries and funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty! Birthdays & groups welcome at the shows. Call 818-324-6802.