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Swim into Summer at the Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Sessions Songwriting and Music has opened the doors to its new kids-only music studio! Group classes, songwriting camps, birthday parties and private instruction are all being offered at its new creative space in Santa Monica. Equipped with a professional recording booth, state-of-the-art sound system, and stage, Sessions is a fun place for kids to express themselves while learning a new musical skill set. Visit them online to request information or to sign up for camps, group and private classes. Jen’s List members will receive 20% of the “End of Summer” camp or 10% on any fall group session or first month of private instruction.
$8 for a 1-Year Subscription to National Geographic Traveler Magazine – a $39 value. Learn about global travel destinations through artfully captured photography and thought provoking articles. If you could travel any place in the world, where would it be? Ask this question of your school aged child as you sit together and flip through the bright pages of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. National Geographic Traveler is the world’s most widely read travel magazine. With captivating storytelling and beautiful you-are-there photography, National Geographic Traveler brings you the world’s best destinations. Today’s deal gets you a year’s subscription for just $8 – an 80% savings. Perfect for a back to school gift or a supplement for homeschoolers. http://o.familyfinds.com/aff_c?offer_id=108&aff_id=1016
Toddlers & Preschoolers: When to Worry, When to be Reassured You don’t want to be overly anxious, but you don’t want to miss important signs that your child needs extra support, either. Early intervention is key to helping children achieve their highest potential. Hear Dr. Karin Best, UCLA psychiatry professor, share her perspective on how to recognize learning disabilities and support healthy development in all children. Part of the Family Public Square Expert Series, held from 7:00-8:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at The UCLA Family Commons in Santa Monica. $10 per person, advance tickets recommended. The UCLA Family Commons 1221 Second Street in Santa Monica 310.395.5650
Are You In the Big Jewish Tent? The Shalom Institute and Craig n Company have teamed up to create the Big Jewish Tent Events. These events are a fabulous opportunity to promote your business to thousands within the LA Area by being a sponsor of The Big Jewish Tent Events. For one price, your business can be featured at four events! Big Tent Events feature great music, fine food, a community atmosphere, fun and adventure. The Big Tent events are for Everyone – musicians, nature lovers, GLBT and interfaith couples, Children and families. Young adults, young professionals and singles and grandparents. The events are Aug. 5th, October 16th, January 29th, 2012 and May 20th, 2012. Visit http://bigjewishtent.com/ or contact Lori Brockman at Lori@shalominstitute.com.
Entrepreneurs- Next Big Product Global Hits is looking for the next big consumer product. Do you have a product and want to get it on tv as an infomercial product? Global Hits is accepting new product submissions for the next big hit. Email Mike at Mike@GlobalHits.TV for all the details of your invention.
Do you long for a simple, clutter free life but are just too embarrassed to ask for help? That’s why you need Stacy, the BEST and MOST REASONABLYpriced organizer in the valley. Stacy is able to see solutions to your disorganization and chaos and help you achieve your ultimate goal of a clutter free, organized home.She will motivate you to “let go” of things that no longer serve purpose in your life and categorize and organize the necessities. Whether it’s every room in your home or just one closet, the transformation is amazing.Visit Stacy at http://closetevolution.com for more information and call (818) 620-2420 for your free consultation today.
Chester is an ADORABLE 7 month old terrier mix that needs a home He was born January 1st. His family lost their home in foreclosure and they can no longer keep him. He is a very sweet, loving, affectionate dog that desperately is in need of a loving home where he can live a full and happy life! Email jwish12@aol.com for more info!
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Wanna Dance? Sherman Oaks and/or Brentwood Celebrity Dance Fitness Expert to the Stars, Ilyse Baker is back again for Wanna Dance? classes. She is popping back up at Anisa’s School of Dance on Sunday, August 7th at 10:00am. Then, she heads to Brentwood for a debut at Moore Dancing on Sunday, August 21st at 1:00pm. Do not miss the fun and amazing workout! Class is $15 and bring friends too…the more the merrier! Reserve your spot now: media@ilysebaker.com See Ilyse’s Celebrity Dance Tips on Shape.com here: http://bit.ly/qR2MLp.
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Personal Stylist, Personal Shopper & Wardrobe Consultant Enjoy the luxury of a wardrobe/image consultant that works around your budget. Jodi Freeman is an industry expert, with over 20 years of fashion experience in both New York and Los Angeles. Jodi doesn’t tell you what to wear but applies your individual style and budget to produce the look you desire! Jodi encourages individuality, distinctiveness, and experimentation to discover your unique style. She’ll empower you to discover how to always look your best and create a wardrobe that supports your lifestyle and budget. Call (415) 828-0152or email jodi_frmn@yahoo.com.
Moms Soccer Class Forming Now Get a great workout and meet new friends. 5 week soccer class for women. This is not a league, but it is a fun way to learn and they will be splitting the class into teams to scrimmage. Starts in September at The Oaks in Calabasas. $125 per 5 week sessions. Possibly Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. but open to suggestions. After the session ends the group can continue with soccer or move onto flag football, track and field, basketball, baseball. Spaces are filling up, so email dkla11@yahoo.com. Registration will be online after a day and time is secured.
When a child puts himself down – tips from a parenting expert “I messed up. I’m so bad at this.” For a child under 9 years, why a compliment (“Good job”) isn’t necessarily the best response. Why mistakes can be blessings in disguise. Suggested non-judgmental responses.
The Perfect Friend Haven’t you ever wanted someone to be your friend, available day or night, who would: not judge you, not talk when you wanted silence, protect you from scary things, take the blame for any accidents, sympathize with your daily problems and rejoice in your everyday victories, participate in your adventures (real or fantasy) and keep your secrets safe? Check out the latest blog: www.grandparentingplus.blogspot.com/2011/07/perfect-friend.html.
Disney Channel “teal” carpet premiere to celebrate the debut of the Disney Channel Original Movie – Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension Wed., Aug. 3rd from 3-5pm at El Capitan in Hollywood Walk about characters as well as the show creators, Dan Povenmire (who’s also the voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz) and Swampy Marsh (the voice of Major Monogram). Joining them will be Ashley Tisdale, Vincent Martella (Phineas), Alyson Stoner (Isabella), Dee Bradley Baker (Perry) and Maulik Pancholy (Baljeet). Also hitting the carpet will be stars of your favorite Disney Channel series including “Shake It Up,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “So Random!” “Wizards of Waverly Place” and more. Disney street teams will be handing out Phineas and Ferb gear to the audience and Radio Disney will be on hand.
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Natural and Organic Spa Treatments Licensed nurse and esthetician Katalin offers full service spa treatments from the privacy of her home in Valley Village, is now accepting new clients. Treatments available are: waxing, body wraps or scrubs, and facials. Her 90 minute facials include cleansing, massage, diamond tip microdermabrasion. You will leave glowing with soft smooth skin. Contact Katalin at ksilverlake@sbcglobal.net. She has late and weekend appointments for working clients. $85 for facials, $65 for body wraps.
Free Stroller Strides® Class at the Concerts on the Green in August August 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 5:30 p.m. Warner Park hosts Concert on the Green series all summer and Stroller Strides® has a booth there! Stroller Strides instructors from Woodland Hills, Encino and Porter Ranch will be leading a free demonstration class before each concert. Show up at 5 p.m., drop off your blanket and chairs to hold your spot. Then join them for a class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All you need is you, your baby, stroller, athletic shoes and a water bottle. Dads are welcome to join. For more information, contact leeron@strollerstrides.net.
CASTING Major Network Now Casting Women Who have Been Married 3 or More Times Shoots in September, 2011 Major network now casting affluent women who have been married multiple times for big new docu-series. If you have been married 3 or more times, are currently single and you live a high end lifestyle we would love to hear from you. Contact Austin James at Austin@FSAentertainment.com. Pay is negotiable. (310) 497-7227 AND The Doctors Talk Show is looking for: · Family concerned withTEENS Who SPEED While Driving · FAMILY who Lost Someone In Car Accident where SPEEDING was involved · WOMEN considering FREEZING THEIR EGGS/WOMEN Who HAD CHILD from EGGS They FROZE · Mom advocate for CHICKEN POX Parties to avoid vaccines · NEWLYWED COUPLES who had Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties · CONSERVATIVE WIFE who‘d like to feel more confident in the bedroom · COUPLES who argue about going to the INLAWS · GROUP OF FRIENDS to participate in dinner party · TEENS/COLLEGE STUDENTS Who Like To PARTY · MOM who’s concerned about TEENS SAFETY/argues about going to PARTIES, CONCERTS, etc. · People to express their opinion on: Swingers, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Men having Pre-baby parties Email julie.laplaca@cbs.com.
Let Go at the Music Center’s Friday Night Sing-Alongs: Rat Pack Night (Free!) Friday, Aug 19th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. W.M. Keck Foundation Amphitheatre at the Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 South Grand Avenue in Los Angeles Friday Night Sing-Alongs: Rat Pack Night: Frank, Dean, Sammy et al. Let Go at the Music Center. Enjoy warm summer nights and join hundreds of voices belting out classic tunes. Always accompanied by live musicians and all for free! Admission is free and donations welcomed. First come, first served. For more information, visit www.musiccenter.org. www.musiccenter.org/events/aa_singing.html
Marisa’s Hair Marisa has been working with hair for 20 years. She is a stylist that listens to what her client wants while utilizing her extensive knowledge of products, processes and color to achieve the desired result. Her continuing education of every new treatment and styling technique offers you the widest variety of options available today. You can also try the newest technique for nails-Minx-while you are having you hair styled. It lasts up to 6 weeks. She can come to your home as well. Marisa’s Hair 14984 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks (818) 986-1337
The Grass is Always Greener Landscape Design: Free Teleclass “5 Stepping Stones to Creating an Outdoor Sanctuary” Wednesday, August 10th at 7 p.m. PST In the last several years, Julie has designed dozens of landscapes and outdoor living spaces for Southern California families. She’s created container designs, courtyard designs, and landscape designs for large properties. The secret to her striking designs is the thought she puts into the planning stage. Julie is teaching a free teleclass on “5 Stepping Stones to Your Outdoor Sanctuary: Take Your Yard From a Drag to a Destination.” Sign up to get this free training at www.bit.ly/nOuec9. www.5steppingstonestoyouroutdoorsanctuary.com/
Licensed Marraige, Family, Child Therapist Specializing in Parenting & Coupling Issues Catherine DeMonte works with both established and young couples who are new parents and struggling with bringing their marriage back to the place that made them want to get married and have children in the first place. She is the parent of two grown children and has been happily married for 26 years but remembers how difficult those first years of adjusting to new parenthood were. She sees individual adults or couples, families and children in her private practice in Calabasas or Beverly Hills and is also available for telephone sessions. She may be reached at (818) 880-6559 or (310) 295-2130. She provides free 15 minute phone consultations.
Looking for Someone Interested in Hosting a Stella & Dot Jewelry Trunk Show at Their Home Invite all your friends to come to your home and shop the most beautiful jewelry at the most amazing prices. As a host you will earn a percentage of sales in free jewelry of your choice plus up to 4 pieces at 1/2 off. Average host can earn up to $250 in free jewelry, if not more! Receive an extra $50 more in free jewelry if you host a trunk show with over $1000 in retail sales from now until August 15th. 50% of Stella & Dot Jewelry is under $50! The new Fall line is out and it’s irresistible. If you are interested in hosting or even becoming a stylist yourself, contact Jill Lascher at www.stelladot.com/jillLascher or email jlasch@mac.com or call (323) 804-4880.
Dixie Canyon Elementary School is Looking for Vendors Saturday, October 22nd from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dixie Canyon’s Elementary School is looking for vendors for their annual Pumpkin Fair. They are interested in family friendly partners who will fit with a carnival atmosphere. Their 10×10 booths rent for $500. You can either sell or advertise your business; or sponsor a game booth/bouncy with a banner and set up promotional materials. They advertise in local publications. For more information on how you can support this event contact, Leslie Williams at lesliewill64@yahoo.com. www.dixiecanyon.com/pumpkin-fair
Summer Art Workshops and ongoing Art Classes at Viridian Art Academy in Tarzana Viridian is offering 4 day “Art Workshops” for kids and teens, August 8th-11th and August 22nd-25th. Students will create works of art in charcoal, pastel and oil paints, while learning about color theory, composition, and fundamental drawing and painting skills. Check out the online gallery of students art at www.viridianartacademy.com/gallery.html. Call (818) 774-0775 to reserve a space. Mention Jen’s List for $10 off.
All About U: Tape to DVD Sizzling Summer Special Now through August 31st when Jen’s List members order a transfer of three tapes (any format) to DVD they receive a fourth tape transfer for free! Convert all your old home movie tapes to DVD with personalized interactive 3D menus. All DVDs come with a lifetime guarantee. And check out their celebrated photo/video montages for all occasions and see why total strangers say “I cried and I don’t even know these people!” www.aaumontages.com/tape-to-dvd-transfers.html
SCTC Taekwondo & Kickboxing – A fun way to exercise & learn self-defense for the entire family SCTC Taekwondo has been in Sherman Oaks for 11+ years teaching kids and adults age 3 and up. The Taekwondo program stresses a fun and positive environment to learn self-defense skills as well as loyalty, respect, responsibility, self-control & humility. The Kickboxing program for teens and adults is a fun and casual class that will get your sweat on and help you work toward your fitness goals. Call 818-907-5744 and mention Jen’s List for a free trial class and $20 off your 1st month or series
Fun & Innovative Soccer Classes For 2-4 Year Old Children in the Fernando Valley Weekdays and Sundays, Starting in August Introductory sessions will take place in the beginning to middle of August and the 5 week sessions will begin in early September. These amazing classes will combine age appropriate favorite activities (parachute time, tag, relay races, completing puzzles, etc.) with soccer skills and drills. The result will be a fun filled hour of running, scoring goals and celebrating the children’s successes. Email alyzepierce@sbcglobal.net.
JKidLA Summer Giveaways on Facebook JKidLA wants YOU to become a fan of the official JKidLA Facebook page! Simply click on the link below and “Like” them, and you’ll be eligible to win a fun prizes! A new winner will be announced each day, Monday through Friday until 8/12. Visit www.tinyurl.com/3c3klvv. JKidLA, your best source of information about parent & me groups, preschools, day schools, religious schools, camps and fun things to in Jewish LA, not to mention interesting articles and great recipes.
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