Saturday February 18 2012









Early Childhood Learning Center of University Synagogue


Be part of a warm & inclusive Reform Jewish Community


– Musical Munchkins (babies/toddlers)


– Toddler Learning Center (from 10 mths)


– Early Childhood Learning Center
(2yrs, 4 mths-transitional K)


Introduce your child to the wonder of learning in a beautiful space on historic Sunset Blvd in Brentwood. The environment includes new classrooms, large yards with grassy & sand areas, perfect for outdoor activities through the year. They are a developmental school that emphasizes process over product & educates by the philosophy that experience is not only the best teacher, it is the only teacher. Contact Elaine or Tessa for an individual tour or free introductory toddler class at 310-472-0603 or email erosenfield@unisyn.org.


www.unisyn.org


 


 


Today in History


National Battery Day


Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published.(1885)


A ninth planet is discovered in the solar system and is named Pluto. The discover is Clyde Tombaugh. (1930)


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


 


 


Open House at Valley Trails Summer Camp


Sunday, March 25th from 11am-1pm


ALL children receive a FREE 2012 VT water bottle


* Fun and enriching traditional Summer Camp


* Caring Staff with Low Camper to Staff Ratios!


* FREE Transportation Program from Sherman Oaks & West Valley


* Select Your Group… Play with YOUR friends this summer


* Age appropriate field trips


* Indoor Olympic Size Pool and Group Swim Lessons


* Academic Enrichment available


* Healthy Balanced Lunch Program 


ENROLL Online at www.valleytrails.com.


Space Is limited. Early Bird Rates and Free Registration available!


Questions? Call 818-345-3002.


6043 Tampa Avenue in Tarzana, 91356 


 


 


Helping Moms Change the World
 
Recruiting for Good is looking to connect with moms who want to start their own socially responsible business or launch their own social cause, empowering them to use their contacts to create change and make a difference. Whether it’s your mom or a mom you know, Recruiting for Good raises funds to obtain a myriad of services for moms including child care assistance, free education, life coaching, wellness, salon and spa services and & higher purpose programs. Join us in supporting collaborate fundraising for moms who want to change the world. Watch the short video clip to learn how.
Http://www.fundraisingformom.com


 


 


Come visit Whitney (formerly of Handle With Care Gifts) & check out her latest creative venture  – THE SHOP


Do you Love the Buddha? Buddha Thermals at Blowout prices: $14! Tanks $11!


Schedule of Events for today, Saturday February 18th:


Free Lego Building 4 kids – Saturdays from 10am-1pm.


Build-Create-Play.


Soda tasting in Planet Candy at 1pm.


Sample Shirley Temple, Jalapeño Apple & Classic Root Beer. 


Spend $10 at Planet Candy – receive a FREE soda


Get to know our kids ages 5-12, who run their own businesses within The Shop.


Ruby Rocks Accessories created by Ruby


Canoga Park Brick Bros. run by Finn


Planet Candy run by Elijah


Mention Jens List for a Free Key necklace.


Open: Wed.-Sat. from 10am-4pm


www.WhitneyHoward.com


1-818-THE-SHOP


7223 Owensmouth in Canoga Park


 


 


Incorporate a Business or Form an LLC Fast!


(LLC’s-S Corps-C Corps-DBA’s-Amendments-Dissolutions)


Starting From $49 Plus State Fees – Why Incorporate? Corporation or LLC? Get a FREE Business Consultation – Click: http://www.corpnet.com/start-a-business/free-business-consultation/. RECEIVE 10% OFF your OrderMention or Enter Promo Code: JLEV. CorpNet.com is not a law firm, but their experts can help you Incorporate a business quickly and affordably! Call 1-888-449-2638 or email info@corpnet.com with any questions. They are a small business … just like YOU! GET STARTED NOW!


http://www.corpnet.com/jlev


 


 


Recalls


J &J recalls grape-flavored, liquid infant Tylenol


http://www.ctnow.com/news/chi-jj-recalls-grapeflavored-liquid-infant-tylenol-20120217,0,2985927.story


AND


Tumblekins Toys


http://www.modernmom.com/recalls/tumblekins-toys


 


 


The Secret World Of Arrietty


Under the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world, where the smallest may stand tallest of all. Arrietty, a tiny but tenacious 14yrold, lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper. Like all little people, Arrietty remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12yrold Shawn, a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger.


http://disney.go.com/arrietty/


 


 


Some Parents Forbid Fairytales. Would You?


http://pregnant.thebump.com/fertility-pregnancy


 


 


Thousands of deserving firehouses from across the country were nominated by their communities to win an IKEA® Rescue Remodel


The firehouse with the most votes will receive a truly heroic kitchen renovation valued at $25,000. The Redondo Beach Fire Station #1 needs it BADLY! Watch this awesome video: http://youtu.be/DhObsy1ZywY.And since it’s all from IKEA, it will be full of smart and innovative ideas to make their lives a little bit easier so they can better protect our communities. Please click http://rescueremodel.com/nominated-firehouse-1/ to vote for them!


 


 


Prevent aging-from the inside


It’s all about antioxidants!


http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/


 


 


How do you get to Carnegie Hall?  


Join MUSYCA Children’s Choir!And practice! Musical Youth of California Children’s Choir is auditioning singers, boys and girls ages 5-18 for the Spring 2012 semester.  


The choir’s upper division will be traveling to New York in Spring of 2013 to perform at Carnegie Hall.


To schedule an audition, call 818-554-9937 or email sing@musyca.org.


• Join one of the several choir levels, based on your age/experience


• Learn outstanding choral music


• Develop your singing voice


• Sing with other talented performers


• Perform with professional choirs and orchestras


• Tour nationally/internationally


The choir will participate in the upcoming LA Opera’s production of The Festival Play of Daniel (Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, March 16th & 17th).


www.musyca.org


 


 


Sherman Oaks Pocket Multi Family Yard Sale


Today, Feb. 18th, starting at 8am


Dozens of neighbors are selling off their treasures. Antiques, furniture, baby toys and clothes, tools, garden items, clothes, jewelry, vintage collectables, household items, electronics, computers and lots more.


Sunnyslope to Fulton, Magnolia to Chandler.


 


 


Doctors “fire” patients who refuse vaccines for their children


http://www.cbsnews.com/doctors-fire-patients


 


 


Sinai Temple Coffee and Conversation Lecture Series


Dr. Allan Yellin, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist


Thursday February 23rd at 7:30 pm


Sinai Temple Dor Chadash presents Dr. Allan Yellin, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist to speak on: “Parenting Your Pre-Schooler: A Primer on Discipline, Self-Esteem & Parent Involvement”. This presentation will focus on enhancing self-esteem in children by setting appropriate limits. RSVP online at www.sinaitemple.org or 310.481.3243. Cost is $10 per person.


 


 


Brand New Silver Origami Stroller for Sale
This is the hottest new single stroller that literally opens and closes with the press of a button and has so many amazing features. The stroller sells for $850+. Asking $800.  Email alysonlei@yahoo.com for more info.
http://www.4moms.com/origami


 


 


Michaelyn Straub Photography is featured on this week’s Living Social Family Deals


An $350 value for $59—that’s an 83% savings. It’s hard to beat that! It’s good for Family Portraits, Headshots, Graduation Photos, etc., and will make a great Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day gift. This offer is only available until Tues., Feb. 22nd.


http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/86-sf-valley/


 


 


5 Things Your Friendly Burglar Wants to Tell You  
 
About how service people in your home may “case the joint,” what kids’ toys in the yard, piled-up newspapers and pizza flyers say, more.
http://shermanoaks.patch.com/articles/five-things


 


 


Make all your Occasions Enjoyable and Joyous with Henna Tattoos!
 
100% Natural Henna Tattoos for all occasions; weather it is your Birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Baby’s arrival, Bridal Shower, Teen Event, Holiday Party, School fund raiser, Carnivals, Yoga studio party etc… More than 300 designs to choose from and Over 20 years of Experience. For Pricing and details, call 678-677-3039 or email rozminh@hotmail.com.


 


Come join FAMILY DAY: THE ART BUG partnership with OVO from Cirque du Soleil at the Santa Monica Museum of Art


Saturday, February 25th from 1-3pm. Kids will learn the basics of bugs and construct one with found natural materials. They will preserve their bug within a specimen box of their own design. The OVO Bug Team joins the workshop for additional insect-inspired fun. Put on your best critter-face for the OH-Snap photo booth. Admission: $10 per person. There is a 4 pm performance of OVO by Cirque du Soleil immediately following the workshop on Saturday, February 25. Purchase special discount tickets and catch the show after the workshop. For more information and/or RSVP, contact education@smmoa.org.


https://tickets.cirquedusoleil.com/zope/webshop/


 


 


Meet, Greet and Eat ~ Business Networking


Wednesday, March 21st at 11:30am


Come join members and guests of Our Common Thread for a networking luncheon! Make new connections and work with energetic women to grow your business at this special event. Guest speaker will be Arleen Scavone of Sweet Arleen’s Cupcakes! You will hear how she’s moved from her corporate job to the award winning world of cupcakes in this rocky economy. Luncheon will be held at Oliva Trattoria in Sherman Oaks. $35 per person. Pre-registration is required. Contact Laura@OurCommonThread.com.


www.ourcommonthread.com


 


 


TEENminded


A Life Coaching group that specializes in coaching adolescent and teenage girls with an array of challenging life circumstances. We offer individual coaching and workshops catered to a specific need or challenge your teen or school may be facing.


www.teenminded.com


 


 


Car seat safety: The biggest mistakes parents make, and how to avoid them


http://www.babycenter.com/0_car-seat-safety


 


 


Sona A. Tatiyants Understands the Ever-Changing and Complex World of Estate Planning


As a wife and mother, Sona understands how overwhelming the world of estate planning can be. As an experienced lawyer, she knows just how important it is to have one. No family’s estate plan is the same. Sona works to personalize your family’s plan. Whether a young family just starting out or a blended family negotiating a complex situation, Sona works to protect her clients under even the most challenging circumstances. She prepares a comprehensive estate plan specific to your family’s needs, whether it requires a revocable living trust, guardian nominations for minor children, or a wide range of other legal documents.


1000 N. Central Avenue #210 in Glendale, 91202


818-956-9200


www.tatiyantslaw.com


 


 


Parents of Welby Way, Inc.Annual Silent Auction starting on April 25th


As a public school, they are desperately struggling to keep the vital instructional programs they have. This year they are having their auction on-line, in hopes of reaching beyond the 800 Welby Way families. They need your help to make this event a successful one! Please consider donating goods or services for this annual auction. Mail donations to POWW, Inc., 6520 Platt Avenue, #644, West Hills, CA 91307. For questions, contact Nikki Weiner, President of POWW, Inc., at iddnthearu@gmail.com. POWW, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3, which fundraisers and supports Welby Way Charter Elementary School.


 


5 Tips for Buying Secondhand Toys


http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/02/17/5-tips


 


 


OLSAT Test Prep for 2nd Graders


LAUSD will administer the OLSAT test to ALL 2nd graders in mid March. This is a Cognitive Abilities test that assesses abstract thinking as well as verbal and figural reasoning skills. MY VERY OWN TUTOR can help prepare your child with the necessary test-taking skills. For more information, contact myveryowntutor@aol.com.


 


 


Wanna Lose Weight?  Need participants to work with a Celebrity trainer for FREE for 7 weeks


4 days/week starting 2/25 – 4/16


Looking for Participants who want to lose 18 or more pounds to work with a top celebrity trainer and test a fitness product 4x/week from 6 – 7am in studio in Hollywood for the next 7 weeks. Contact Maura at 818-207-0204 mmcastingnow@gmail.com ASAP.


 


 


Want Star Treatment? Guess Oscar’s Best Picture & YOU may win one FREE hour with Pearl Concierge


“Like” and Post Your Guess for Best Picture BEFORE it is announced on Feb 26th


It’s that “Feel Like A Star” time again! “LIKE” Pearl Concierge’s FB page AND Post your choice for this year’s “Best Picture” Oscar. EVERYONE who picks the WINNER will be entered in the contest drawing on Feb 27th. ONE lucky winner will be drawn and will win ONE FREE HOUR with Pearl Concierge! Want to feel like a star? ENTER NOW!


https://www.facebook.com/pearlpersonalconcierge


www.pearlconciergeservices.com


 


 


Girls in Power Workshops Coming to the Conejo Valley YMCA


Girls in Power Workshops Coming to the Conejo Valley YMCAA Empower. Grow. Unite. Beginning the week of  February 27th, GIP will bring together professional women who will inspire, teach, empower and develop teen girls at the Conejo Valley YMCA from 4pm -7pm as they take part in a series of free skill-building workshops developed by Girls in Power and sponsored by local. The GIP Foundation, Inc. is a program dedicated to providing innovative hands-on programs, guiding tweens and teens through a loving, inspiring and supportive environment so they realize their full potential.


http://girlsinpower.org/


 


 


Jewish Men’s Retreat with Pulitzer Prizing Winning Author David Mamet & Rabbi Dan Moskovitz


Sunday, March 25th from 9am-4:30pm


Join Rabbis Dan Moskovitz, Don Goor of Temple Judea and acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, film director, and essayist DAVID MAMET as together we explore of what it takes and what it means to be a Jewish guy in the 21st century. During this one day retreat we will study, hike, eat, and connect with other Jewish men in the beautiful natural setting of Camp Hess Kramer, Malibu.  The cost of the retreat is $95 & includes all meals and activities. Open to all Jewish men – details/RSVP online at http://www.templejudea.com/event/2012-03-25-mens-retreat/.


 


 


Roof Needs?
Is your roof leaking? Did tiles or shingles fly off recently because of the wind? Rain will cause mold to grow inside your attic! Call final Touch Roofing for a FREE roof estimate. Check out the raving reviews on yelp, also many happy Jen’s List customers.


(818) 487-7071


www.roofneeds.com.


 


 


My Hair Helpers: Are You Suffering From Head Lice?


This mobile Head Lice Removal Company that can help anytime you need them. They will come to you in the comfort of your own home and immediately put you at ease. With all natural products they will remove all lice and their nits and they will train you how to avoid infestations in the future because they are the experts. Give Amy a call today at (310) 874-4550 to take the Lice away.


www.myhairhelpers.com


 


 


Are you a Real Housewife of LA? Well here is your turn


Chef Paul Tavakoli Executive Chef of Polished Fork can make your guest excited to attend your Private Dinners or any occasion. Marylyn H. “I can count on Chef Paul and the Polished fork Staff for all my Private Dinners and lavish Parties”. Polished Fork provides all types of Cuisine from Spanish, French, Italian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, and Global Cuisine. The Staff members are certified and trained for all occasions to bring the best Five Star service to your home. Contact them at 818.943.9065for a menu Consultation and 10% off your next event!


www.PolishedFork.com


 


 


No job too big or small. Professional and Reasonable * All Handyman Services *


All types of repairs. No job too big or too small. Electrical, Carpentry, Remodeling, Plumbing, Painting & all Wall treatments. Hauling. Professional contractor. Extremely reasonable rates $30.00 per hour. You are getting the best professional work at a huge discount. Call John at 805-630-4901.


 


 


Are you looking for a safe alternative to scented candles


Scentsy wickless candles are safe and long lasting in scent. There is no flame, no soot, and no smoke. When you compare prices to other candle companies, Scentsy can’t be beat! All of the fragrances wax are only $5 and last over 60 hours. How many times have you bought a scented jar candle? When the candle is burned out, what do you do with it? You throw it away and there goes your $30 investment. With Scentsy and that same investment, in the end you will have a beautiful decorative warmer that you only need to buy the scented wax for just $5; you can change the scent instead of  buying another $30 jar candle that will end up in the trash.


www.scentsy.com/liat