Summer Camps Combine Fun With Social & Emotional Growth Camps at The UCLA Family Commons are popular with parents & children! Wide array of activities includes outdoor games & beach play, martial arts, yoga, scavenger hunts, excursions to the Promenade, GIRLS GET REAL(8-12 yrs): Fun, friendship & laughter! Inspiring activities encourage self-discovery & strengthen confidence through the teen years. BOYS ONLY(8-12 yrs): Gain life skills while enjoying active, high-energy fun, indoors & out. COMMONS KIDS(Co-ed, 5-7 yrs): New this year! Imaginative play & outdoor time is fun for kids, yet builds key cognitive/social skills. New dates for 2012: June 11th– Aug 17th. 1221 2nd St, Santa Monica 310.395.5650 http://uclacommons.com/programs/camps
Today in History Eli Whitney patents the Cotten Gin (1794) Learn about Butterflies Day National Potato Chip Day National Pi Day- Why today? Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi. www.history.com/this-day-in-history
$89 for any 6 or 8-Week Sport Class Session Offered by LA Sports Kidz. (Reg. $200) Normally at $200, a 6 or 8-week sports class session is now ONLY $89 when you purchase it through ValleyBestDeals.com. My boys have taken these classes before and they are TERRIFIC! With LA Sports Kidz, your child will not only learn a new sport, but will develop sportsmanship, teamwork, physical fitness, social skills, discipline, all while having fun! A Subscription to ValleyBestDeals.com is FREE & by subscribing today, will get you exclusive local deals, news and events happening in real time! To see all the deals available, click www.ValleyBestDeals.com/aff/JensList.
Free Infertility Seminar: Jen’s List Attendees Receive a Free Fertility Consultation Dr. Bayrak, Medical Director of LA IVF Clinic, and Dr. Dao from Tao of Wellness will present a free joint seminar on unexplained infertility and the role of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Topics include the complexity of unexplained infertility diagnosis and advanced solutions that result in high success rates. Attendees will be offered a free consultation with Dr. Bayrak. RSVP required, contact (310) 286-2800 or email info@laivfclinic.com. LA IVF 10309 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300 in West LA
Get your child on The A-List today! The A-List Tutoring Services LLC provides in-home academic tutoring in all subjects and levels, SAT/ACT prep and assistance with study skills. Whether your child is an 11th grader drowning in physics, or a sixth grader whose backpack resembles the local trash dump…The A-List is here to help! A-List tutors are highly qualified, personable, energetic and fun. New clients will receive 10% off their first month of tutoring!
Do you still have a lower belly pooch, or aches and pains in your back from your previous pregnancy? RESTORE THE CORE™ is a mat-based Pilates program designed just for moms who want to flatten their tummy, and strengthen their core! Class is held in a private studio in Woodland Hills at 8:30 PM every Tuesday and Thursday for an effective 50 min core workout. Eight week program starts April 3rd for just $224. FREE trial classes are now in session! Space is limited. Email melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com or call (818) 631-1257 to reserve your spot. Customized private training in your home or office is also offered within the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
Boy’s and Girl’s Ages 5-12 FUNdamental Basketball Clinic Every Saturday thru June 30th from 1pm-3pm The weekly clinics will teach children the fundamental skills of basketball. The coach is FANTASTIC with the kids Bring your shoes, ball, water, and be ready for a fun-filled afternoon playing the greatest game on earth. Parents please bring photo I.D.! Fee: $30 per child(which is tax deductible) – All proceeds goes to support the LA Maccabi Girl’s Basketball Team. You DO NOT have to be Jewish to attend! Contact “Coach J” Jamie B. Rauchwarger(College Woman’s Basketball Coach), at coachj12@gmail.com or (818) 621-4360 with any questions. JCC at Milken 22622 Vanowen Street in West Hills, 91307
Escape for a Day of AMAZING Facial Rejuvenation March 16th Schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael R. Schwartz or a Nurse Injectors. Enjoy a complimentary introduction Mini-Microdermabrasion or Brow Shaping with one of the Estheticians(by appointment only). 10% Off Botox, Juvederm and all Skin Care Products. Bring a “new” friend and you both receive 15% Off. In addition, if you receive Botox, take an additional $50 dollars off when you Pre-register at www.brilliantdistinctionsprogram.com/activate. Join Dr. Schwartz at noon for a discussion on the “Current Trends in Cosmetic Surgery”. Refreshments will be served. Special Showing from J Girl Lingerie and SL Jewelry Collection. To schedule an appointment or RSVP, call 805-449-7204 or email info@drschwartz.com.
High Heel in a Haystack Personal Styling Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Tired of going to Mommy & Me in the same old thing week after week? How many times have you worn sweats to pick up the kids at school? Wish you had more options for work? Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack has been working in the fashion industry for a decade. With a range of clients from celeb moms, lawyers, doctors to stay at home moms, Robin will help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident. Allow Robin to turn your closet into collections, conducting a closet cleanse like no other and help you showcase your own style with confidence! Contact Robin at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
Special Advanced Screening of Mirror Mirror Tonight, Wed., March 14th at 5:30pm One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event, Mirror Mirror. A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile, and OscarR-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. MUST RSVP to corby@differentdrummer.com. ICM Screening Room 10250 Constellation Blvd. in LA
New on DVD for the Family Thomas & Friends: Up Up & Away DVD AND Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess DVDAND Barney: Clean Up Clean Up DVD AND Timmy Time: Timmy Finds Treasure Ahoy! There’s LOOTs of fun to be had with Timmy and his mateys in this collection of woolly tales! Timmy practices his pirate captain skills, accidentally leading his crew to special treasure. There’s mis-arrrdventure on the hunt for treasure and the crew must get creative to get back on course. Then when Timmy sets sail, he and his friends cause chaos on the seas. Join Timmy for some swashbuckling fun and see that good mateys are the best treasure of all! AND Awesome Adventures: Rescue Friends 1Calling all heroes! Spencer shows his mettle when he steams through thick fog to rescue Percy; Toby’s new whistle rings friends and animals to safety! Bob the Builder’s Machine Team helps Scratch out of a sticky situation, and Dizzy surprises her friends — and herself – when she turns a big mistake into a great success. Fireman Sam proves that a hero’s work is never done and James learns that some rescues are best left to the professionals! Everyone is racing to the rescue in this exciting collection from your favorite preschool friends!
Smart Gardening March 18th from 3-4pm Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better time but now to consider smart gardening! Learn about worm composting, ways to conserve water and energy, and other great techniques for the whole family to start creating a beautiful, sustainable, and healthy garden! Free (with paid museum admission). Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5pm. (323) 761-8984
Exciting new program for ages birth – 24 months – “BABY AND ME” Wed. Mornings from 9:15-10:45am OR Sunday Mornings from 11am-12pm This is a fun way to spend a morning with your baby and get support on your parenting challenges and issues. There will be several Guest speakers who will come share their expertise in the field which will include a well known parenting coach, a pediatrician and more. Class meets once a week to sing,paint, play and meet new friends who will last a lifetime. This class is open to the community and is located at Shomrei Torah Education center in West Hills. All classes are 8 week sessions. Contact Shaina at (818) 939-8139 or shainaleanne@aol.com for more info.
March is National Nutrition month No Excuses – This is your year to get healthy and 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 for more info. Here is a 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.”
Temple Judea’s Tot Shabbat Saturday, March 17th at 9:30 am “Celebrating Passover” with Rabbi Karen Bender and Song Leader Josh Goldberg. Celebrate Passover, family, and Shabbat! Engage in a fun art project, then stay to socialize while your children play on the playground. Upcoming Tot Shabbat dates: April 21st, May 19th, June 16th. Held at Temple Judea – 5429 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, 91356. (818) 758-3800
Casting National health talk show looking for an energetic and fun couple to participate! Women, do you think your husband is overweight…but he only considers himself as “stocky?” The hosts will explain the specific signs that indicate if you’re overweight! We will give you different tips on how to achieve your perfect body. Email your contact info & a recent photo to chelsea.wright@cbs.com. AND Are you an outgoing, intriguing, competitive person who would make the perfect BIG BROTHER Houseguest? Are you ready to live inside the BIG BROTHER House with a group of strangers while multiple cameras record your every move and sound 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Are you willing to compete for half a million dollars against other participants as aggressive and ambitious as you are? If you can answer yes to these questions, you just might qualify as a contestant on BIG BROTHER. To apply, go to www.CBS.com. Access to the Big Brother application can be found on the lower left side of the CBS home page. https://www.facebook.com/CherishCast
Water Whisperer Swim School: $20 Off If You Sign Up for 10 Days the Weeks of March 19th & 26th. Mention MARCHJEN. See what CBS says at 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.
This doggie needs a home! http://agourahills.patch.com/articles/energetic-tiny-needs-a-home
Wiggles & Giggles Consignment: Children’s Seasonal Sale in the San Gabriel Valley March 15th– March 18th 4 DAY SALE – Come and shop everything you need for Babies to Kids from Newborn to Size 14. Thousands of new & gently-used items from 50-90% off retail. BUY: Name Brand Clothing, Shoes, Strollers, High Chairs, Play Yards, Baby Gear, Diaper Bags, Books, DVD’s, Toys, Toys & More Toys PLUS much more! Visit www.wigglesandgigglesconsignment.com for venue location and hours.
Leo Baeck Temple’s Day of Learning – Yom Limmud Saturday March 17th from 9:15am-5pm Start your morning off with a Challah French Toast Cook-Off and from there, the choice is yours. Learn with noted professors or perhaps experiment with learning new Jewish rituals. Work with talented artists to create high quality art projects or participate in an exciting multimedia family game show. Bring your children, your parents, your grandparents and your neighbors – with over 50 different workshops to choose from! Popular children’s music legend Hap Palmer will perform.
The 9 Secrets of Happy Couples http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/9-secrets-happy-couples-160700887.html
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Infant/CPR Training at “Outside the Box” Sunday, March 25th at 3pm Learn to be a CPR Lay Responder. The class will include; Program instruction from the American Safety & Health Institute, Digital Book, hand out materials, hands-On training, CPR & First Aid Certificate. Certificates are good/valid for 2 years. This CPR class is OSHA approved, meets the Emergency Cardiac Guidelines, and certificates are recognized by the American Safety & Health Institute. Class is approx. 2.5 hours(includes breaks). $35 per person (group rate). Register at www.otbee.com, under “Special Events” (left margin of homepage). Advance payment must be rec’d to save your spot. Questions? Email registration@otbee.com or call (818)348-PLAY. 6100 Topanga Cyn Blvd in WH(Westfield Promenade Mall, by the AMC Theaters)
Sharing My Heartfelt Story Of Battling PMDD http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/05/10/women-share
The 5 Worst Types of Foods to Eat Late at Night http://fb.trove.com/fbwapolabs/mobile/
9th Annual Calabasas Classic 5k 10k Runs Sunday, November 11th Registrations are filling up fast this year. The first 500 pre-registered participants in the 5k, 10k or Combo runs will receive the new logo design recycled polyester participant shirt, an amazing custom HeadSweats cap (new design this year), a goodie bag, participant medal and more. Register now at http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1996797&CHECKSSO=0.
Win $1000 from One Step Ahead Ends March 16th WIN A $1000 FOR BABY’S FIRST YEAR SWEEPSTAKES – The first year of a baby’s life is as exciting as it is daunting. A-List Mom and One Step Ahead have teamed up to celebrate baby’s first year by giving one winner a $1000 shopping spree for must-have baby essentials. http://sweepstakes.alistmom.com/
How Old is My Pet? Correctly Calculate Your Dog or Cat’s Age http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/old-pet-correctly-calculate-dog-cats-age-162200633.html
How To Grow Your Own Tomatoes Wed., March 21st from 6:30-7:30pm (Complimentary but a Whole Planet Foundation donation is suggested) Join Tomato Master, Laura Taylor, to learn the essentials of growing a bounty of delicious tomatoes in your own garden.Talk about everything from soil preparation to pest control. Laura will guide you on the basic needs of tomato plants and how to care for them for optimal production.To RSVP, email sp.wdh.marketing@wholefoods.com or sign up in Customer Service.Laura Taylor is an accomplished self taught chef and tomato growing specialist, with 17 years experience, who teaches over 30 organic gardening and cooking classes each year. 21347 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
Chores? They are a big fat drag! Because we have to do them every day, why not try and make them fun? In this episode of No Mundane Moments, Leigh breaks in her heels while vacuuming, gets her kids to make their beds with a smile, and ends it all finding inner peace. Goodbye mundane, hello fun! http://www.hooplaha.com/no-mundane-moments-chores/
Music Therapy With Children With Attachment Disorder
Los Angeles’ Premier Film Acting Camp at Actors Space West is currently accepting applications! AFFT (Acting for Film & Television) is for young actors who want to work in film and television, or who just want to have the real-life experience of working on a professionally produced short film! During our 2 week summer sessions, each camper will receive coaching in various areas of acting including Cold reading, Improv, On-camera work, Scene study and Audition techniques. Each camper will then be cast in our short film which culminates in a red carpet screening at a local theater! www.valleyactors.com/Summer-Camp.html
It’s Easy To Be Green! With everything being Green for the month of March, what about learning how easy & affordable it is to be ‘green’ in your home! Special new shoppers discount to shop online at wholesale prices. Email lmlauten@gmail.com for more info. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Healthy-Non-Toxic-Homes/117788655009959
Tot Club is an in home drop-off playgroup for ages 18 months – kinder! VERY affordable, flexible, and easy for parents. Kids learn through play and form really great relationships in the process. Focus is on socialization, and groups are led by a mom with her Master’s Degree in Family and Child Therapy. Each group has it’s own age range and is filled based on developmental level and personalities of the children in mind, so you are able to get the best fit for your little one. If you are interested in checking out a group with a free play date, contact Shelly@thetotclub.com. You may also learn more by clicking on www.thetotclub.com or calling 310-490-1316!
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Yoga for the Family for ages 7 and up Sunday, March 18th from 3-4pm Here’s a unique way to spend quality time with your family in this engaging yoga class. This is a great introduction to key yoga postures and includes traditional yoga poses, partner poses and breathing exercises to connect with your child. For ages 7 and up please. It’s yoga fun for the whole family! Space is limited. Only $25/family. No yoga experience needed. Bring a mat and a smile (mats also available for use at the studio) 818-735-9907 30686 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura Hills, 91301 https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=14830 |
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