Come Visit one of the Valley’s Finest Private Elementary Schools W O O D C R E S T E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L Kindergarten – 5th Grade NOW ENROLLING for Fall 2012 Applications due by February 29th * Nurturing environment lays the foundation for all your child’s future academic achievements. * Full-day strong Academic foundation for Kindergarteners. * The kindergarten students perform in the top 8% of the nation on the Stanford Achievement Test! * Small Classes == equals == Personalized Attention. * Gifted Program & Accelerated Reading. * After-School Enrichment Classes. * Their students EXCEL in middle school! Schedule Your Private Tour by calling (818) 345-3002. * Limited Spaces Available 6043 Tampa Ave. in Tarzana, 91356
Today in History Random Acts of Kindness Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Personalized One-on-One Physical Therapy in Encino AMS Physical Therapy, Inc is an outpatient orthopedic therapist owned clinic. Specializing in post surgical orthopedic conditions, postural dysfunction, joint pain related to obesity, balance disorders, sport specific injuries, and pregnancy related low back pain. At AMS PT each patient is treated one-on-one and treatments are rendered by a licensed physical therapist. AMS Physical Therapy, Inc is in network with Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross PPO, and Medicare. All PPO insurance plans are accepted. 818-986-9229
Horseback Riding at Premiere Equestrian Facility! Lionheart Ranch is proud to now offer an exceptional horseback riding program for children 6 years and older. Children will build confidence, amazing focus & wonderful life skills while also learning the techniques to excel in any riding discipline in a fun & relaxed atmosphere. Beginners or more serious Dressage riders welcome! Lessons offered Tuesday thru Saturday. Lesson horse provided if needed. Call Lisa (818)865-0118 or email lionheartranch@gmail.com for more info.
Destination Science Day Camp – Save $90! Destination Science is a chance for kids to really dig into science with fun hands-on experiences that develop confidence – and satisfy kids curiosities. What child can resist learning with Camps like: Crazy Coaster Science & Sea-fari Park, Robo-Dragon Extreme Techno Challenge, Rocket Powered Mars Expedition and Wild Extreme Physics Fun! Over 100 locations in 5 states! 20+ in Los Angeles. Special Offers: Enroll by February 29th & Save $90/wk. 888-909-2822
8 out of 10 Jen’s List readers are spending too much on insurance… If you haven’t shopped out your home, auto, boat or business insurance in the last 12 months, you are probably paying too much! Barbara is a licensed insurance broker representing dozens of top rated carriers. She will review your current insurance plans to make sure 1) your assets are being protected properly and 2) you aren’t pay a penny more than you have to for insurance coverage. Barbara has consistently saved her clients 20-30% and can provide many Jen’s list references. Call 805-796-5711 or email Barbara.Madvin@Gasparinsurance.com and tell her Jen sent you. It’s always no-cost, no-pressure!
Baby Town’s President’s Day Sale! Friday – Monday, February 17th– 20th NO TAX on your entire purchase baby thru teen. Also, take advantage of selected floor model furniture and bedding up to 70%off. These are deals that can’t be beat. This is the biggest sale of the year. Come see the new lines of furniture. Check out their great online baby registry. They are thankful for customers like you! Hours: Tues.-Sat. from 10am-6pm, Sun. from 11am-5pm & Special hours Monday from 10am-4pm 18725 Sherman Way in Reseda, 91335 818-881-4441
Spring Time Family Portrait Session Deal on Plum District for $89 Plum District is currently offering a great family portrait session deal with April Rocha Photography. For $89 you get a portrait session at her home studio and garden in Santa Monica, an 8×10 print and 2 hi res image files. You can see some of her previous Plum District photo sessions at http://blog.aprilrocha.com/search/label/Plum%20District or vising her blog at http://blog.aprilrocha.com/. http://www.plumdistrict.com/moms/discount
NO EXCUSES…This is YOUR YEAR to get HEALTHY & TRIM! Shellee Dyne, from New Advantage Nutrition, is changing people lives one body at a time. Her cutting edge program provides all the tools you need to stay HEALTHY and FIT for LIFE! This is NOT a quick fix, but a sustainable and healthy way to eat. Call 818)613-8847 OR email shellee@newadvantagenutrition.com and see what amazing results you can achieve with New Advantage Nutrition. SEE THE TESTIMONIAL FROM my dear friend Michelle Z. from Woodland Hills: “I have tried every diet in the book, but Shellee’s healthy eating plan is different. Once Shellee had shown me how to choose nutritious meals, losing weight became easy.” – Michelle
March 8th-March 11th One mommy said that she made enough money by consigning her kids outgrown and unused items (toys, books, games, clothes, furniture, bikes/trikes, infant/toddler/big kid) at the October sale that she took her whole family of 4 to Disneyland for two days! Consign and then shop this private sale Tuesday & Wednesday 3/6 and 3/7 to see what it is all about! Public sale – 19500 Plummer St (by DSW) 3/8 – 3/11only. All items at 50 – 90% off retail. Many items at 50% off Sunday March 11th.
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Silent Auction Items Needed for 13th Annual Bruin Run/Walk at UCLA Sunday, April 29th To benefit Chase Child Life Program, which helps meet the unique needs of vhospitalized boys and girls especially the critically and chronically ill. If you or someone you know has: – Tickets to a show or ball game – Jewelry, fashion items – Electronics – Gift Certificates to Restaurants or services, Hotel, weekend getaway, spas – Golf or related packages – Signed memorabilia – Walk on TV role, etc. Anything amazing is appreciated. Please contact Kim Shore at (310) 955-0655 or kimjaneshore@gmail.com.
For Rent Encino 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment located South of the blvd. Washer/dryer in unit. Unit also includes stove, dishwasher and microwave. This is a security building with a two car garage with direct access by elevator to the unit. There is a pool and rec. room with a beautiful courtyard. Small pets ok. Walking distance to movies and shopping. Unit located across the way from CVS on Louise Ave. near Starbucks. Fantastic location, you do not need a car. Unit is available immediately. $1,875.00 per month. Call 818 726-2277. AND Condo for Rent – Valencia 2bd/2bath 1150 sq ft. condo in gated community. Great neighborhood, tile entry, gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, cable ready, 2 oversized patios, washer/dryer included, central heat/air, garage and covered carport. Avail March 1st, $1650. Call 661-877-6945. AND Woodland Hills south of blvd. 2 bedrooms for rent in a gated house. Separate entry Renting out the 3rd floor of house. Separate entry 2 bedrooms one bath. Kitchennette and two balconies with amazing views. Tons of closet space and about 1100 sq. feet. $1200/month includes all utilities plus cable and internet. $1200 deposit required as well. Looking for a single renter that is quiet. Please note there are stairs to get to the unit and no laundry on site. If interested, email gitib2000@yahoo.com. AND Beautiful South of the Boulevard Fully remodeled home for Lease Walking distance to Woodland Hills Elementary. http://22246ninfacourt.ePropTours.com= AND For Lease: 3 Bedroom & 2 Bath Home with almost 1500 sq ft in Tarzana Newly painted with a updated Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances & Granite countertops. Kitchen has eating area, laundry with Washer & Dryer included & dining room. Grassy Backyard & Detached Garage. $2300.00 per month lease includes gardener. Email nicolegrey@aol.com for info and photos.
A women’s lifestyle brand that is the perfect mix of playful and polished With bold designs and effortless fits, Pavonine has you covered from dinner party to after-party and everything in between. Pavonine was founded in 2009 by LA native Jessica Solomon. The 2012 collection includes Solomon’s foray into pattern making. “There’s something beautiful about sketching a design,” she says, “but actually cutting the pattern and working though the design, your relationship to the pieces change. They become alive.” And with each passing season Pavonine grows, while holding on to its timeless but modern feel and blend of soft and edgy. It’s a brand for women of all sentiments.
Water Whisperer Swim School: $20 Off If You Sign Up for 10 Days the Weeks of March 19th& 26th See what CBS says: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/. Swim in 10 lessons. Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List’s clients! Click http://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html to see all of the WW’s videos & read testimonials. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in 10 lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. In Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills.
Wango Tango is just around the corner. AND…it’s moving to a bigger outdoor venue…The Home Depot Center Saturday May 12th The all star line up to be announced shortly. Past artists include: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkston and many..many more. Want to be a part of the Artist Gift Suite? Want to have a booth in the Wango Village to showcase…sample and/or possibly sell your products? Would you like for KIIS-FM to come to your retail location with Wango Tango tickets to generate traffic? Many sponsorships of KIIS-FM’s 15th annual Wango Tango are still available! For more info, call Cheryl Quiroz at KIIS-FM at (818) 566-4851 or email cherylquiroz@clearchannel.com. http://la.clearchannel.com/common/precaps/?id=649
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“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” pre-screening ticket giveaway Bring in your reusable bag today, Friday, February 17th and receive 2 complimentary pre-screening passes to “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”! Whole Foods Market 21347 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364 Open 7am-10pm
Bookkeeper Needed Part Time Small, independent home based business in Moorpark needs a part-time bookkeeper to come one day a week to pay bills, balance books, update company files, light filing, and run errands to kinkos and such. Probably no more than 6-8 hours a week needed. More hours possibly available if you are able to help another friend with their business in Tarzana. Compensation negotiable, depending on qualifications and availability. Would like Tuesdays or Thursdays. Call Jay at (805)276-4567.
New Yoga Studio in NoHo Offering Unique Classes Every Thursday from 7:45–8:45pm Aeriform Arts is a new yoga studio in the North Hollywood Arts District offering specialty yoga classes for beginners, dancers, athletes and seasoned yogis. Classes start at $13 a pop, making this studio the most competitively priced in the SFV. Check out Thursday night “Stretch” for an hour of stretching aimed to increase flexibility in the hips, legs and shoulders. Led by a certified yoga teacher and therapist! Sign up for classes online under the “schedule – classes” section.
Sofi’s Grocery Bag Mom’s Helping Moms. They cater to busy moms who need help providing tasty, healthy, balanced, and fun meals for the family to enjoy. Their grocery’s are fresher that anything you can get at the grocery store because they get their grocery’s before they arrive at the store, providing customers with the freshest produce and meat available anywhere. Here is a recent article published in the Redondo Beach edition of the Patch: http://redondobeach.patch.com/articles/sofis-grocery-bag-revolutionizes-dinner
Focus Group Tuesday, February 21st from 3:45-6:45pm Looking for boys 8-11 yeas old to watch a cartoon and give their opinion. Paid $70. Located near North Hollywood. Everyone must get cable or satellite and NOBODY can be affiliated with the entertainment industry. Call Jenny at (818) 225-8425.
“SNOOPY” March 2nd-March 25th – Fri. & Sat. at 7pm and Sun. at 2pm The hit musical Based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. Directed by Kay Cole. Produced by Sherry Lynn and Robert Briscoe Evans. Presented by Children’s Theatre Group of Southern California and The Eclectic Company Theatre. $15 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd. (between Chandler and Magnolia) in Valley Village (818) 508-3003
4 Amazing Seats May Be Available for Sunday’s Harlem Globetrotter Game/Show at the Staples Center Kids Make A Difference actively engages elementary & middle school kids in hands-on community service projects throughout the year. There are also some purely fun weekend programs. This Sunday is a special annual event, their pilgrimage to the Staples Center to see the Globetrotters – they have amazing seats in folding chairs in front of regular stadium seating – behind the basket – and will get to meet a couple of players before the game – of 60 seats, 4 remain – Email Andy@KidsMakeADifference.org for more info.
TEDxStudioCityED: Blending Self-Regulation, Technology, and Education. March 3rd Being in a calm steady state is required for success in school and in life. Speakers from diverse disciplines will come together to reshape education with special focus on self-regulation in the age of technology. Daniel Siegel, MD, Susan Kaiser Greenland, and Charlotte Reznick, PhD are among those presenting at this exciting event. Venerable Tenzin Yignyen will create a Sand Mandala as well!
FIBRENEW – They Fix Leather, Vinyl, Plastic Clean/Refurbish/Repair/Re-dye Furniture/Cars/Clothing/Boats/Aircraft – Rips/Burns/Fading/Stains Useing non-hazardous products, items with leather, vinyl, plastic parts can be made to look like new. Damaged car seats, dashes, steering wheels-torn leather jackets, dog chewed&cat scratched furniture-boats with sun faded, burned or punctured cushions-airplane seats or other items needing refurbishing are made to look like new by a technition who has virtually 100% success with satisfied clients who come back with additional items and multiple referrals to family & friends.
School Gardens That Delight and Inspire Kids Q&A Interview with Lauri Kranz, founder of Edible Gardens LA. Features gorgeous, organic school gardens, ideas and inspiration and a recipe from a celebrity chef!
Develop your Personal Action Plan for 2012 Saturday February 25th from 1-3pm It is still early in the year, and hopefully you are acting on your new year’s resolutions. If you aren’t, then this workshop is a must! Using the philosophies of the Yoga Sutra, John Wooden, Deepak Chopra and more, we will help you put together a plan so that this year will be your most fulfilling! Pursue your goals and dreams Cost is $35.
Are you using IVF to help grow your family? Are you freezing eggs or embryos? If so, there are important legal considerations and documents that must be addressed. The Family Formation Law Center works exclusively with individuals and couples growing their families through assisted reproduction, egg donation, sperm donation, surrogacy and adoption. For a complimentary consultation, call The Family Formation Law Center at 310.598.6428 or email Info@FamilyFormationLawCenter.com. www.FamilyFormationLawCenter.com
Kids’ Sports Injuries: Advocacy Group Wants ‘Hit Count’ To Protect Kids
Need Some Adult Conversation? Check Out MOPS! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm – Next meeting is February 16th. If you’re a mother with young children, you have your hands full! MOPS knows how you feel and they’re there to help! MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is for a mom who -is pregnant or has a child newborn through kindergarten -desires to make new friends -wants to share the challenges and joys of motherhood -is looking for opportunities for personal growth Then MOPS is for you! Envision Center 15055 Oxnard St. in Van Nuys, 91411 Email maryanne420@gmail.com for more info.
Doggie daycare and overnight boarding in Bel Air http://www.belairboarding.blogspot.com
In home licensed daycare/preschool Licensed in home facility offers both toddler and infant care with over 10 years experience. Programs include music, gynmanstics, arts and crafts, educational curriculum. All staff is cpr certified and back ground checked. Huge two outdoor play areas. Most importantly the facility is clean, has many age appropriate toys and equipment and provides a very loving and warm environment for kids. 818-457-4538
Vendors Wanted for Hamilton High Schools Hami Fest Event! Celebrating 80 years of Hami Pride Sunday, May 20thfrom 12pm-6pm The event will have great food trucks, free entertainment, student booths, vendors, and an opportunity to make a tile for a “legacy wall” which will be displayed in the main building. This will be a fun filled day for the whole family. If you have something to sell, contact HamiFest@gmail.com to be considered.
Got sagging cheeks? Jowls? Droopy eye lids? Turkey neck? Botox will not help and surgery is not the answer. If you are not happy with the results you are getting with your current skincare, schedule a complimentary demonstration and try the most innovative products & technology in the privacy of your own home. These products have a money back guaranteed. All you have to lose is wrinkles. Contact Sandra at 818-219-4472 or gotsaggingskin@gmail.com. |
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