December 3 2019

Little Black Dress The Musical
Dec. 3rd-15th at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
Little Black Dress follows the story of Dee (Danielle Trzcinski) & her best friend Mandy (Jennette Cronk) experiencing life through their little black dresses – 1st job interview, 1st date, 1st (and 2nd!) awkward sexual experience, & more! Using hilarious improv, catchy songs, & a heartfelt story, audiences laugh, cry, and party! Deemed the fearlessly funny girls’ night out musical, it’s the perfect show for anyone, with hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, “Magic Mike” influenced dancing, & lots of improvised audience mayhem.
 
 
Today in History
Advent begins
National Roof over Your Head Day
Bingo Month
Write a Friend Month
 
 
Need Help Installing Your Christmas Decorations?
Cristian and his team can install and remove the lights. You pay half when they install and the other half when they take them down. They also offer storage of the lights as well. They can use your lights or they can get them for you. Types of Christmas Lights: LEDs , C7, C9 and Mini String Lights. These lights have smaller bulbs and have remained popular for the past few decades: Wide-Angle LED Mini Lights. * Large Bulb Lights. * Battery-Operated Lights. * Animated and Color-Changing Lights.* Net Lights. * Icicle Lights.* LED Rope Lights and much more. Call or text 818- 297 3684 for a free estimate on your holiday decorations!
 
 
Valley of the Paws “Mobile” Pet Grooming
I LOVE them! HIGHLY recommend! Stacey and Sheila know how important caring and connecting with animals and creating everlasting relationships is. That is why they provide care for your fur babies as if they were their own and ensure that they receive the highest quality care. The mobile part is they will pick up your pet, groom at their salon in Canoga Park and drop off – ALL at no extra charge! All services include ear cleaning, teeth cleaning and nail trim. Baths start at $40 and grooming ranges between $50-$70. For more info, call 818-212-4250 or 818427-9041.
 
 
Camp Wildcraft Art & Nature Winter Camp
December 23rd-Jan. 3rd from 9a -3pm
Kids love this adventurous and creative winter camp! At wild and beautiful King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, kids will hike daily, do big art projects, build forts, play team games, go on scavenger hunts and more! With their big indoor workshop space, camp runs rain or shine. For children in grades K-8. They believe that playing, exploring and making art in nature builds confidence, creativity, curiosity, connection and caring in kids. And that’s the mission of Camp Wildcraft!
 
 
Looking For A Male Nanny?
The early ages of any child is the most important. Is your current nanny not providing enough simulation or being engaged with your child? If not, it may be time to get a male nanny. Male nannies from Mannies of L.A. are educated, responsible, nurturing, energetic, and have years of experience working with children! Now is the best time to hire a male nanny to really connect with your child! Call/text 310-773-8895.
 
Special Event Icon  Kol Tikvah’s Chanukah Boutique and Luncheon- “Dreidelfest”
This coming Sunday, Dec. 8th from 10am – 4pm
Kol Tikvah’s Dreidelfest is on Dec 8th, from 10 am- 4 pm at 20400 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills (Free Parking in the back)
Lots of vendors, and a luncheon like no other… including Latkes and Vodkas, The Best Dessert Grazing Bar and Amazing Table Decorations! Tickets for event are available at koltikvah.org/dreidel .
Boutique is open to the public and tickets are not required to come shop! There are a few vendor spaces available- contact Karen at programdirector@koltikvah.org for details!
 
 
Softserv Rentals
Book a Soft Serve machine or make your own Frose at your next holiday party! Softserv Rentals provides the machines, the mix (vegan and organic options available), toppings, cups, spoons and a server if needed. They have done events big and small, including the Vanity Fair Academy Awards after party, Coachella, Sony Playstation e3 conference, the Major League Baseball Fan Fest and most recently the Hadassah Organization’s Blues for Boobs fundraiser in Calabasas. They make eating and drinking fun! For more information, email tammy@softservrentals.com.
 
 
Back to Camp at Canyon Creek
January 18th-20th(Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend) A fun Winter weekend with your favorite counselors and friends at The Creek – plus SNOW and lots of hot chocolate! $400/camper – PLUS, take $50 OFF if you are already signed up for Summer 2020 or will be signed up before Back-to-Camp starts! New campers are welcome! Bring a NEW friend and receive a free, exclusive Back-to-Camp sweatshirt!
 
 
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
This Sunday, December 8th from 2-5pm
Commence the holiday season with this celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most significant Mexican holidays. The free, family-friendly community event will be filled with pageantry that honors the patron saint of the Americas. The authentic ceremony will transport attendees to rustic Mexico with a bilingual religious service, Mariachi music, a Ballet Folklorico International dance performance, rosary giveaways, face painting, and traditional refreshments.
 
 
Curious About Botox? Look No Further!
Eileen Bastian, MD at Aesthetic Laser in Woodland Hills, is a Board Certified physician that is highly skilled and experienced. As you know, cosmetic procedures require both medical and artistic skill to obtain optimum results and she is AWESOME!
ONLY $10 per unit. I HIGHLY recommend!
 
 
Do You Or Someone You Love Need Inspiration To Scroll Less & Live More?
Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, lilspace is launching the first of its kind, experience-based gift box starring the City of Angels!
Unplug for a Day-LA Gift Box is filled with:
* Self-care products to make you forget about your phone.
* Secret code words for complimentary menu items at LA restaurants you WILL want to try.
* Comped admission to unique live music events.
* Fun, free fitness classes.
* Volunteer opportunities with encouragement to Unplug for a Cause™.
* Disposable camera bingo.
Valued at over $300, the lilspace gift box is available now for $38 (discount for multiple boxes). Great gift idea for teachers, employees and especially teens & young adults.
 
 
New Horizons 2019 Holiday Cheer Community Festival
Sunday, Dec. 8th
Sponsored by the North Hills West Neighborhood Council, New Horizons invites the public to participate in all the sights and sounds of the season. Taking place at 15725 Parthenia St. on New Horizons’ campus, the day promises to be a fun event for all ages where festival highlights will include arts and crafts, games for the whole family, live music and other performances, vendors(*), food trucks, cookie decorating, holiday tree lighting, and Santa!
*Vendors we want you!! Contact 818-894-7422.
 
 
BargainsLA.com
Don’t pay retail! Find the best Designer Sample and Warehouse Sales every week in the L.A. area. Find vetted local discount outlets for gifts, fashion, lighting, furniture, exercise equipment, rugs, and more. Want to know where the secret Costco and Target liquidators are? They know and tell you all about them. Since 1999, BargainsLA has reviewed over 1000 discount outlets and published over 10,000 sales. BargainsLA.com, your guide to great deals!
 
 
Join the Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event
Wed., Dec. 18th from 9:30-11:30am
Taking a little time off for the holidays? The Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project focuses on removing invasive iceplant and other non-native vegetation that can inhibit and impede the growth of drought-tolerant, native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass, and alkali weed.
 
 
Kids Happily Trade Screen Time For Sewing Time
Sew Contagious offers sewing classes for kids every Friday 4-6pm in Encino, class is held inside Degas Dance Studio on Ventura Blvd. They also host Birthday Parties, Girl Scout workshops and afterschool enrichment. Email Yolanda@sewcontagious.com or call 818-723-1164 for more info.
 
 
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is Coming to SoCal
Dec 12th-Jan 5th
Become part of the story when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party skates into SoCal! This brand-new immersive ice skating experience brings the magic closer to fans than ever before through engaging elements that take place on the ice, in the air and in the seats, as performer athleticism mixes with acrobatic and aerial stunts to bring skating skills to new heights. An exciting participatory adventure that immerse fans into the fantastic worlds of Disney-Pixar’s Coco, Frozen, Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid, this all-new show will be playing thru Greater LA area this holiday season.
 
 
The Magical Chinese Lantern Festival Returns to Light the Night at the Pomona Fairplex
Now-Sunday, January 5th
The Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season to the Pomona Fairplex with its brand-new illuminated production themed “Blooming Seasons”. Bigger and brighter stunning lanterns presenting the four seasons of nature, up to 30 feet high, include an 85-foot-wide lantern arch, 100-yard-long breathtaking Ceramic Chinese Dragon, along with ridable “mythical creatures” children’s rides – all on display from the Glade to Lagoon at Fairplex Pomona. Tickets priced from $15.50.
 
 
20 Super-Easy Appetizers That Just Look Fancy
 
 
The Hottest Kid Gift Idea You Won’t See On Any Gifting Lists
Does your child love to have lemonade stands or just make money? Young CEO Squad’s Kids Business Start-Up Kit is an educational gift that guides your budding entrepreneur through selling the included reusable straw sets and teaches about goal setting and return on investment. It won’t make it into toy articles because this product is just wrapping up production as we write! Created by a local parent!
 
 
Home & Office Organizing Simplified
Is clutter & paper taking over your office? Do you desire a filing system that’s easy to use & maintain? Is your home in need of decluttering, organizing, & some TLC? In Harmony Personal Organizing is about me helping you transform your office to create space for your creativity, inspiration, and productivity & simplifying areas of your living space for your peace of mind. $200/4hr minimum rate. Call 818-935-3499 or email arachristopher325@gmail.comfor free consultation/