#1 Signing Class in LA – as seen on NBC, FOX, CNN Sing, Sign, & Shine! Communication is the key to success and a positive healthy parenting experience. Teach your baby signing, singing, storytelling, rhymes, movement, games, puppet shows, and more! Ages 0 – 5 $15 OFF with JENSIGN expires 9/10/2011 · Stimulate your baby’s brain · Create meaningful interactions · Bond and laugh with your child · Be amazed by your little one · Increase family time · Enjoy the positive exchange of thoughts and energy · Decrease frustrating moments of crying Visit www.SignShine.com or Call 310.277.SIGN
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Ten year old Barney Flaherty becomes the first Newspaper Carrier. (1833) George Eastman received a patent for roll film and trademarked the name “Kodak”. Oatmeal Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=143
Leo Baeck Temple – Once a Month Jewish Pre-K – Open to Non-Members Sunday Mornings – Starting 9/18/11 Pre-Kindergarten! A once a month 2 hour program for 4 year olds and parents. Open to Everyone – Membership is NOT required. Leo Baeck Temple, located at Getty Center Drive, has a program for four-year-old children and their parents. The children will learn how to celebrate the Jewish holidays, storytelling, music, art and drama. Enjoy nine two hour sessions held throughout the year on Sunday mornings. $225 for the year. Email amandell@leobaeck.com.
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Voice Coach / Artist Development / Recording Studio / Songwriting / Speaking / Beginning Piano / Tammy Dekel, of The Vocal Station, has a passion to bring out the best in others! From the first lesson, students learn techniques they can immediately apply! All ages & levels are welcome, from beginners to pros! Find your unique voice & style! Learn to sing in tune! Sing without strain! Prepare for auditions! Enhance range, power, performance & confidence! Record a demo for
Ronni Lasky’s Personalized Poems, Roasts & Toasts-25 yrs. of creating tributes for all occasions Let one of Ronni’s witty, warm & memorable poems add the perfect touch to ANY occasion: Birthday for child/adult, Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation, Retirement, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day – a poem all about THEM will never be forgotten. From heart-felt to humorous, Ronni’s poems are always the hit of a party: recite them at the party and/or present them as a thoughtful and treasured gift! She can write you a hilarious roast or a touching toast, and her sentimental poems truly touch the heart & mean so much to the lucky people who receive them. Affordable too! The first page of 40 lines is $85 & any page thereafter is $50. Email ronnipoet@cox.net or call (310)281-8575.
Back to school and ready to get started with that construction project? Having a great contractor makes all the difference for major remodels, additions or new construction. TNT Building Corp., based in Sherman Oaks, is 2nd generation family owned/operated & has worked with many Jen’s List members. “We transformed a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom house servicing a family of five to a 5 bedroom 4 bathroom oasis. We chose you guys because of your confidence, experience, creativity and ability to get things done quickly. You have surpassed all expectations. Completing everything in the span of 7 months is an amazing accomplishment.~eitaneph@aol.com“ Contact Teresa for a FREE consultation at 818.985.4868 or teresa@TNTbuilding.com.
Three storage systems for kids’ rooms: budget, midrange and investment
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The Vertitude: Dance/Fitness/Self-Defense If you ever wanted to try Pole Fitness, here is your chance. Try your first class free! A phenomenon has been occurring since pole dancing has made it’s way into mainstream fitness. It has brought groups of women together to experience working out in an entirely new way. The mixture of gymnastics, dance, and acrobatics has proved an extremely enjoyable way to reach fitness goals. Pole is accessible to women of all walks of life and different fitness levels, and most of all, it is a lot of fun! The Vertitude offers classes in Salsa, Pilates, Zumba, and Krav Maga as well as Pole.
The Circle of Life- Welcoming Your Jewish Daughter For thousands of years Jewish baby boys have been welcomed into the Jewish community with a naming ceremony and a bris (circumcision). In the past generation, new traditions have been created to welcome our baby girls into the Jewish community as well. Rabbi Dalia Samansky, a Jen’s Lister, is available to help you create a beautiful ceremony to mark your daughter’s entry into the world (even if that was quite some time ago). She can help you pick a Jewish name for your sweet little bundle as well as create and officiate a ceremony your family will cherish forever. For more information or to schedule your daughter’s baby naming ceremony (which does not need to be on the 8th day), email rabbisamansky@gmail.com.
The Treehouse Social Club New Fall Classes and Birthday Party Savings Do you want to get your little one invigorated and excited to learn? They are now offering different classes Monday-Friday, all start at 10:30. Cooking, music, fitness, Sign Language and Developmental Education. Also they have some fall dates available for the fabulous customized birthday parties. Mention this ad on Jen’s List and get $50 off! www.thetreehousesocialclub.com
Former High School Basketball Coach Available for Private, Personalized One-on-One Basketball Training Sessions & Birthday Parties
Big in Japan (Japanese cooking class) at COOK LA Friday, Sept.23rd at 7pm Learn basics of Japanese home cooking: how to make dashi (soup stock) and miso soup, necessary seasonings and common Japanese food products. We’ll prepare a savory complete Japanese meal with Chicken and vegetables. You and your friends will learn to cook a delicious and healthy Japanese cuisine. Everything taught in a class is hands-on and you are going to have the most exotic and exciting food experience ever.
Promote Your Business at the Big Jewish Tent Events 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/ vendor Choose one, two or all three remaining events. Big Tent Events feature great music, fine food, a community atmosphere, fun and adventure. The events are October 16th, January 29th, and May 20th. Visit http://bigjewishtent.com/ or contact Lori Brockman at Lori@shalominstitute.com.
A Lawyer for Moms: Mom, Esq. Created to help parents who are about to have or adopt a baby, hire childcare, or return to work after a maternity leave, Mom, Esq. will help moms and dads with their family’s employment needs. Among other things, Mom, Esq. will help explain the answers to such frequently asked questions as: What maternity leave benefits am I entitled to in California? Are there legal issues I need to consider when hiring a nanny? Does the law offer me any protection when I go back to work? As a mom who’s been through this, the founder of Mom, Esq. decided to make it her business to help other moms and dads understand the legal issues that go hand in hand with parenthood. To learn more about Mom, Esq., visit www.momesquire.com.
Fashion’s Night Out – Los Angeles Thursday, September 8th from 5pm-10pm Excess Baggage is a showroom that carries designer clothing at sample sale prices. They are participating in Fashion’s Night Out, Los Angeles which is a global shopping event. Come for an evening of shopping…Dress, rompers, denim, handbags, jewelry, bathing suits, fall pieces, candles, organic skin care and much more! 12044 Hoffman Street in Studio City, 91604
Corrective Exercise Specialist Do you suffer from chronic pain? Does your back constantly hurt? Have you lost hope on what it’s like to be pain FREE? If so, Ryan Krane helps people eliminate chronic pain, improve one’s poster, and get your body feeling great. Contact Ryan at 310.962.5927 or RyanKrane@RyanKrane.com.
Patio Full of Professionals, a Celebrity Chef and You! Come to an evening of Tapas and Straight Talk with members and guests of Our Common Thread. Tuesday, September 20th from 6:30 – 9pm See what all the buzz is about! Make new connections and hear from special guest, celebrity chef, author and co-owner of Border Grill, Mary Sue Milliken at this evening of networking and business building. Held at Border Grill Downtown LA, 445 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Guests and members are invited to attend! Cost $35 per guest. RSVP to Laura@OurCommonThread.com. Together we will move business forward!
West Valley Christian School Annual Christmas Boutique Saturday, November 19th Limited booth space will be snapped up quickly. Contact Jill Johnson at Jill4lbri@gmail.com for additional information and a vendor application.
Newborn & Family Photography – They come to you! Experienced photographer specializing in newborn portraiture. Serving L.A., SFV & Ventura County. Time passes so quickly and memories fade. Don’t miss out on having your baby’s portraits taken within the first few days of life!
DOGGROOMERS ON THE GO! A full-service mobile dog grooming company. With more than 24 years of experience, they provide your dog(s) with friendly, attentive, and caring service. Call (818) 884-8585 and see why they have many happy repeat customers.
Brand New Recaro ProRide Convertible car seat for Sale Includes FREE installation from Adam at www.ITYSafety.com Retails for $279.99 – Asking $250.
Emergency Kits with a Mom’s Touch As mom of 6, Holly wanted to know that if there were an emergency,all children would be comforted. No space food, things that are familiar to children. Basic Kits-$10 are a zipper vinyl bag, with 3 waters, 5 snacks, emergency blanket, tissues, band-aids (heals all boo boos), deck of cards (to pass the time)and a double sided information card, not only because is it informative, it also lists personal information, allowing the caregiver to comfort. Fundraiser or service – call 818-458-9708.
Looking for a fun way to volunteer and get involved in your community with your kids? 4GOOD is a Los Angeles non-profit inspiring families to participate in volunteer activities. The fun events help kids learn the important values of kindness, compassion, tolerance, community responsibility and good citizenship while spending time as a family! Volunteer with your kids…join the movement!Visit www.4goodcommunity.org, sign up for newsletters at http://eepurl.com/eNFrM, @4goodcommunity-twitter & FB
ART CLASSES AND ART WORKSHOPS IN ENCINO/TARZANA Viridian Art Academy has on going art classes for children, teens and adults. Throughout our on-going program, students will learn techniques in composition, value and shading, color mixing and matching, and how to build a finished work of art. The workshops introduce various other special topics, giving our students the opportunity to try different mediums, styles, and techniques. Mention “Jen’s List” to recieve $10 off your first month of classes. 818-774-0775
An Ex-Pixar Designer Creates Astounding Kids’ Book On iPad
All About U Montages & Tape to DVD – Tape to DVD September Special! Now through September 30th 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 3D menus and smart chapter breaks. All DVDs come with a lifetime guarantee. And check out our celebrated photo/video montages for all occasions and see why total strangers say “I cried and I don’t even know these people!” http://www.aaumontages.com/tape-to-dvd-transfers.html
Stroller Strides now in Calabasas! Wed., Sept 14th from 9:30-10:30, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays STROLLER STRIDES classes offer a total workout for mommies along with their babies combining power walking and jogging with intervals of strength, toning and stretching using the stroller, the environment and exercise tubing. FREE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, and GRAND OPENING SPECIAL RATES! Join them at Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Contact instructor Laura Arana at 818.373.9093 or lauratarana@gmail.com or owner Kim Johnson at 818.679.3755 or kimjohnson@strollerstrides.net.
Massage therapy at your home, office and events First time clients come to my Studio City location – pay $60/hr Lots of experience in – Deep tissue, Pregnancy, Reflexology, TMJ, carpal tunnel and more. 818-642-1228 Dana http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-altschuler-studio-city
Jewish Daycare in Sherman Oaks now enrolling children at the ages 2+ Located in a beautiful upscale neighborhood near the Getty Center. The facility and staff offer a safe, warm & VERY loving environment for young children to grow in. Indoor and outdoor play area with swings, slides, play houses and toys galore. 3 homemade kosher meals served each day. Extensive experience at the JCC. They celebrate both Jewish and American holidays and practice both Hebrew and English with the children. They have a certified teacher work closely with the children every day, weekly music class as well as Challa baking with the children each Friday. Call 818-668-4222 or 818-261-8062 for more information.
A new online children’s boutique PlumRoots.com is a creative children’s boutique that just launched! They carry eco-friendly, organic and overall, fun products for you and your little ones. They believe that bringing inspired goods to moms and tots that develop creativity and inspire imagination is important in the development of us all. The goal is to continually bring you new and exciting products that are not only earth friendly and natural, but make you and your little ones smile!
Looking for LIVE Auction Items The Help Group’s 20th Annual Keyes for Kids Teddy Bear Golf Classic and auction is coming in just three weeks and we are looking for live auction items.These items include but are not limited to sports memorabilia, concert and theater tickets, vacation getaways, maybe you are a chef who would like to donate a private dinner party, how about a walk-on role on a new fall television show, maybe you know a professional athlete who would donate their time for a private lesson. All proceeds of the tournament will benefit The Help Group, a family of non-profit agencies serving children with autism and special needs.Call 818-779-5282 if you can contribute.
Baby Self Rescue Swimming Lessons – Your baby can learn to swim and survive! 21 Years of Experience – Certified Instructor & Lifeguard Cindy will teach your baby (6mo-6yrs) how to swim and survive at your pool in 6 to 8 WEEKS! Cindy also teaches “Traditional”, “Total Immersion” and “3 Week Intensive” lessons to all ages and skill levels. She is available to Lifeguard Pool Parties and Underwater Photography too! Call 310-779-8065. Watch Cindy teach: http://www.youtube.com/user/cuvideo?feature=mhee#p/u/12/EncTAXmVkus http://www.youtube.com/user/cuvideo?
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