CHALK Preschool of Venice is now open Three separate buildings situated on the property are surrounded by spacious outdoor areas. This secured campus provides endless opportunities for on-site exploration & adventures. The 7,000 sq. ft. of combined building areas contain 5 main classrooms & plenty of additional space for auxiliary learning environments. The preschool offers 2, 3, or 5 day/week enrollment options for children ages 2 – entrance to 1st grade. To get you started with CHALK, they also offer a parent/toddler program for children 16-24 months! Stop by to tour the school anytime Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm or contact the director, April Schaferb at (310)827-7300 or aschafer@chalkpreschool.com for more info. 2201 Lincoln Blvd. in Venice
Today in History International Talk Like A Pirate Day National Butterscotch Pudding Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Having trouble finding behavior therapy that fits your child’s needs? Perfectly Different is here! Perfectly Different provides behavior therapy for children of all ages. What makes them stand out from the rest is they use interchangeable therapies based on the child and family’s needs. They offer a wide range of programs that meet the needs of all ages and functioning level. The newest “REAL LIFE” program is designed to meet the need of teens that struggle with social skills and real life independent skills. Contact (818)519-6505 or perfectlydifferent1@gmail.com for initial assessment.
$11 for Baby’s First Haircut Package or $12 for One Child’s Haircut at the Yellow Balloon (Up to a $25 Value). Babies first haircut is a right of passage for parents, and an experience that shapes the way your child view haircuts for many years to come. So, put your tot in the hands of the experts at The Yellow Balloon, where fun is the name of the game. Their friendly hairdressers make it as happy and comfortable an experience as can be, by providing your little one with movies, toys, and picture books to look at while caring and experienced stylists shape their hair into a great new ‘do. Today’s voucher is good for one Baby’s First Haircut package for $11 which includes a photo certificate and lock of hair keepsake or one Child’s Haircut for just $12. The Yellow Balloon also caters to children with special needsand all kids who need a little extra time, patience and attention. http://o.familyfinds.com/aff_c?offer_id=180&aff_id=1016
Free High Holy Day Services for Families with school aged children Innovative & interactive Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services for your family. These evening & day services are led by wonderfully warm & talented Rabbis & Cantors at the new spectacular Temple Judea Tarzana Campus. These unique services have something for everyone; a prayer book modified for young readers, traditional prayers, inspiring music and sermons and lots of family participation. It’s all designed to encourage adults & children to pray together. Tickets available FREE to non-members online – just click: www.templejudea.com. 5429 Lindley Ave. in Tarzana 91356 818.758.3800
Re-Upholster your favorite chair or sofa before the Holidays – 15%OFF Re-Upholstery The Jacoby’s specialize in Custom Window Treatments, Custom Bedding and Re-upholstery…their stellar references are legion. With the Holidays just around the corner the Jacoby’s are offering for a Limited Time 15% OFF all re-upholstery orders. Their shop at home service is perfect for busy families they always keeps your security and satisfaction in mind. Call (818)999-3468 or email tricia@jacobycompany.com to book an in home consultation. Discount for reupholstery only.
Amazing class (and birthday party place!) for your 3-6 yr. old!
Putting Off Getting Life Insurance-Simplify It Here! Putting off getting life insurance? Don’t want to fill out a bunch of forms and do lengthy research on different carriers and rates? Check out http://www.platinumquicklife.com and within just a few minutes you will have rates of many companies right at your fingertips. The site includes a “needs calculator” as well as “Life Insurance 101” for term life insurance. Term life insurance IS affordable! Jen’s List mom and Insurance Agent Sara Cohen, CA License #0D46359
Volunteers and runners/walkers NEEDED for the Calabasas classic Friday, Nov. 11th & Sat., Nov 12th from 9-5 checking people in at The Commons and Sunday race day 4:30am-1:00pm Get a group together to run/walk the race! This is a great event that you will enjoy and help local people dealing with illnesses. Volunteer hours for you teens, girl/boy scout troops, or just feel good about bring part of an amazing event! http://www.calabasasclassic.com/index.html
Taste of Conejo Tuesday, September 27th from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village MOGL, event sponsor (and friend of Jen’s List!), invites you to join them for this unforgettable evening of exceptional food and spirits, fashion, live music & more!
Great Opportunity For Small Businesses and New Product Launch To Get Visibility With 40,000 Families Want to get your business name to 40,000 families in LA and help a worthy cause? Notre Dame Academy Elementary School is a 65 year old non-profit school in LA that would like to team up with you in their annual silent and online auction which starts Nov. 5th and runs thru Dec 7th. This year they offer additional visibility by launching the auction at their Fall Festival on November 5th where approx.. 2500 people will get to see and bid on the donated products. They even have a few slots for demonstrations. Email lgaines@ndaes.org for more info.
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Dressing Room Investigation 11pm on CBS2 Who’s watching you in the dressing room of some major retailers and why women CBS spoke with and privacy rights activists were shocked by what they showed them Don’t miss it!
Leilah Sadd Lewin, LCSW: Psychotherapist
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“The Decorators Showcase” presents a FUN Workshop Oct. 22nd from 1:00-5:00PM Grab a friend for a fun afternoon of “Dishing Up Design” hosted by NW Rugs in Agoura Hills. At this workshop you will enjoy a designing menu: Appetizing area rug how-to, Sumptuous paint trends & wall treatments, Re-mix-it using your existing items & Blending harmonious fabrics & textures. Door prizes (grand prize=$700 area rug), goodies and complementary consultations will be given by the experts and refreshments will be served. For more info and to register, visit www.SmartRedesign.com/showcase.htm.
Stephen S. Wise Temple Holiday Boutique Sunday, October 23rd from 10am-5pm The Stephen S. Wise Temple Holiday Boutique is back! Don’t wait until the last minute to get your gifts this year. Get a head start and help raise money for Stephen S. Wise Temple Schools. From jewelry, purses, baby, children and adult clothing, to housewares, and so much more, you are sure to find that perfect holiday gift for all your loved ones! Questions? Contact Stacey at SRosenholz@WiseLA.org
HIGH HEEL IN A HAYSTACK WEEKLY STYLE TIP Jewelry is an easy way to update a wardrobe so it’s important to keep it organized. Trays with velvet liners are fantastic for necklaces and rings. Velvet t-bars are excellent for bracelets. Keeping your jewels organized will make it quick and easy for you to grab without the stress of having tangled up necklaces and earrings.
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation Presents LOVE JAM: Boogie to End Breast Cancer! September 22nd from 7pm – 11pm Join the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation’s second annual, Love Jam: Boogie to End Breast Cancer at the Rise Club in Hollywood, Ca. Celebrity guest, Louis van Amstel from the ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars will be leading attendees into a night of dancing, drinks and appetizers all in support of the Foundation’s efforts to go beyond the cure! Tickets are $55, with 100% of the proceeds going to innovative breast cancer research. http://dslrf.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=484824
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3 Tickets for Phineas and Ferb Live Show Friday, September 23 show at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center at 7:00pm. Selling for $29 each (face value $25 plus $4 service fee printed on ticket). Seats are row J 11-13. Pick up in Tarzana. Contact Melissa.Munitz@gmail.com if interested.
5th annual TriArt Festival This Fri.-Sun., Sept. 23rd-25th This free family event will feature dance, music, and art performances on 3 stages in the Ports O’ Call Village. 1199 Nagoya Way in San Pedro, 90731 (213) 385-1171
What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and How it Can Protect Your Family Prevents electrical shock in and around the home. With installation and maintenance of GFCIs, lives can be saved.
Disney Junior – New series, episodes and specials in September “JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., ET/PT) In celebration of National Talk Like A Pirate Day, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” takes over Disney Junior with a marathon and the debut of a brand new episode, “Captain Hook’s Parrot/Skybird Island Is Falling” (8:30 – 9:00 a.m., ET/PT). In the new episode, Jake and his crew use teamwork and quick thinking to rescue Skully from the clutches of Captain Hook and save Skybird Island from falling when Captain Hook tries to take all the leaves from the island’s Golden Tree. “HANDY MANNY” SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th from7:00-7:30 a.m., ET/PT In “Flicker the Kicker/The Sheet Rocks Hills Strikers,” Manny and the tools help Mr. Ayala set up a soccer goal in time for his son’s first practice. Then, Manny leads his bowling team to a tournament victory and builds a trophy case to display the award. “3RD & BIRD!” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th from12:00 – 12:30 p.m., ET/PT A new series from the BBC and Emmy Award-winning Little Airplane Productions, “3rd & Bird” follows the adventures of three young birds – Muffin Lovebird, Samuel and their friend, Rudy, as they learn all about their vibrant treetop community. Stories focus on diversity, tolerance, perseverance and social skills. Produced in Little Airplane’s unique style of bold and colorful photo-puppetry animation, the series features music by Ziggy Marley and bird sounds and music by world champion music whistler, Michael Barimo. “MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET/PT In “The Go-Getters,” Detective Minnie, Secret Spy Daisy and Captain Clarabelle band together to form the Go-Getters in order to help stop a group of giant baby chicks who are running loose in Mickey Park. “JUNGLE JUNCTION” TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27thfrom 1:00 – 1:30 p.m., ET/PT In “Cadet Zooter/Jungle Job Swap,” Zooter gets promoted to delivery cadet and Bungo swaps jobs with some of his pals.
Dog Trainer & Coach to Dog Owners & Their Families With 20 years of experience, with 1000’s of dogs, Jeff Todd with SMART DOGS, can help you with any training or problem solving needs. His training courses consist of the most common and useful commands for everyday life with your dog. Jen’s list member Karen G. who used Jeff’s services said “After trying three other dog trainers, we contacted Jeff, who quickly and successfully trained our dog! We highly recommend him.” Another Jen’s List member, Debbie C. used his service and said “I can take my dog ANYWHERE. It used to be that Talullah would pull me down the street for a walk, and run the house. Not anymore! No one is like Jeff.” (818) 968-9422.
Xtreme Desserts official Grand Opening party Saturday Sept 24th between 11am and 3pm They are combining the party with “Play It Again Sports” who is across from them. Free Hot Dogs, dessert samples, new and special Xtreme Desserts, Los Angeles Kings girls and Kings Mascot Bailey.(Bailey between 11:30 & 12:30) DJ’d music in the parking lot. Stilt Walker Jordan. Bring the kids, should be lots of fun. 11990 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, 91604 (818)505-1759
Private affordable Art Lessons Julie instructs the basic concepts of drawing (perspective, contour, composition etc.)… and design. She concentrates on the importance of a personal connection with your child and creates a relaxed atmosphere while introducing your child to music and art history – making learning fun. Julie will come to your home (depending on distance), or teach class at her studio in Chatsworth. Email steinberg1@socal.rr.com.
HoodieBuddie with HB3technology The first Hoodie with built-in earphones. Your music comes with you, and no more tangled wires. Its mission is to put an end to tanglitis, one HoodieBuddie at a time. Shop HoodieBuddie for guys & girls in all colors and sizes!
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Expert Trademark Investigator Michael Suskind is a Trademark Investigator with over 20,000 hours in the field. Since 2000 he has successfully completed more than 6000 in-use trademark investigations including investigating a wide range of entities from single proprietors to large multinational corporations from the US as well as Europe, Latin America and Asia. He is licensed and insured. Contact 773-236-1444 or info@michaelsuskind.com.
Protect Your Loved Ones, Save for College, Plan for Retirement When is the last time you sat down with a financial planner to evaluate your family’s needs? Do you have the protection you need in the event something happens to one of your family members, and is your income protected? Have you started planning for retirement and do you know how much you’ll need to save in order to retire? Have you started putting away money for your child’s college savings fund? Contact Jeremy Wiss at Jwiss@financialguide.com and he will help you plan for these important events. http://www.financialguide.com/Jeremy-Wiss
iLike MyCorporation – Version 2.0 Did you miss MyCorporation’s first sweepstakes to win a free iPad? Well they are having another drawing in honor of the arrival of Fall when school begins again and business starts to pick up. Just like last time, all they need is your name and e-mail address. Head on over to their Facebook page, “Like” it, and enter before the contest is over! http://www.facebook.com/MyCorp
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Conquest Gallery Change-Out October 2011 This gallery explores the people and events that changed the West in the second half of the 19th century. A change-out in this gallery provides the opportunity to rest pieces that have been on display for many years and also feature some never-before-exhibited gems in our collection, such as the uniform worn by Dr. William Wolverton when he served as a medical officer during the Indian Wars; the autobiography of Henry O. Flipper, the first African American to graduate from West Point; and an elaborately beaded Lakota dress collected at Pine Ridge Agency the year of the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Personal Assistant Lead Do you ever wish you had another YOU to do the things that you don’t always have time for? Tanya can help with grocery shopping, returns, PO, dry cleaning, car servicing/washing, office help/organization, etc. She is very responsible and trustworthy. References available. Email Tanya at tbatarse@gmail.com |
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