Monday May 14 2012









For over a decade, Head Above Water Swim School has taught thousands of
children to swim


They have 5 new pool locations & 3 exciting promos!


Lessons in your home or in their heated pools in Century City, West LA, Playa Vista, Burbank, Westlake Village & Monrovia AND NEW LOCATIONS IN SHERMAN OAKS, SANTA MONICA, PACIFIC PALISADES (salt water), RESEDA, AND PASADENA!


Flexible class schedules. Weekday & weekend lessons.


PROMOTIONS:


1. 10% off a series of 10 lessons – up to a $90 savings!


2. 10-day Intensive Special: $200 per child for 10 half hour semi-private lessons at one of their pools – a $25 savings! Client must find a friend to share the class.


3. Book a lifeguard 15 days in advance, get $15 off! Expires June 1st


Call (888)990-7946 or email swim@headabovewater.net.


www.headabovewater.net


 


 


Today in History


A party of settlers led by John Smith establish the first permanent English settlement in New World at Jamestown Va. (1607)


Vaseline petroleum jelly slides onto store shelves for the first time.(1878)


The first U.S. space station, “Skylab” is launched. (1973)


The last episode of Seinfeld is aired. It’s a sad day in May for millions of Seinfeld followers. (1998)


Dance Like a Chicken Day


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


 


 


MEET MUSE and MUSE Middle


Thursday, May 31st from 5:30-7pm in the Lodge at MUSE School


Come learn about all things MUSE – from the early education program to elementary program and starting in Fall 2012, MUSE Middle School. The evening will include conversation and presentation hosted by current MUSE students, families, founders, administrators and teachers. All prospective parents are encouraged to attend and tell a friend! RSVP to Trudy at tperry@museschool.org.


1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road in Calabasas, 90290


818.880.5437


www.museschool.org


 


 


Destination Science Day Camp – Save $10!


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 May 31st & Save $10/wk.


888-909-2822


www.DestinationScience.org


 


 


Restore your core! Slim your waistline! Alleviate lower back pain


RESTORE THE CORE™ is a mat Pilates class 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. Summer is coming! FREE trial classes are NOW in session! Eight week session officially starts June 5th for just $224. Space is limited. Email Melissa.banos@karnafitness.com or call (818) 631-1257 to reserve your spot. Customized personal training in your home or office is also offered within the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.


www.karnafitness.com/ca-woodland-hills.aspx


 


Special Event Icon SKYLAR and THE GLEEKETS: GLEE STYLE Concert to Benefit BREAST CANCER at Temple Judea in Tarzana


June 2nd at 8pm


6 local girls will perform a GLEE STYLE concert at Temple Judea in Tarzana. Skylar Steinman put  this concert together with her mom Sheryl, in honor of her Aunt who was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This is Skylar’s mitzvah project for her Bat mitzvah. Show Direction by Abigail Herman. All proceeds will go to the AVON FOUNDATION WALK for BREAST CANCER. For more info and Tix or donations, go to www.skylarandthegleekets.com or buy at the door on the night of the event. (encino.patch.com article on Skylar)


http://encino.patch.com/events/skylar-and-the-gleekets-concert-for-breast-cancer


 


 


MomAngeles invites you to Demystifying The L.A. Private Elementary School  
 
June 4th from 6:30-8:30pm
Hollywood, Hancock Park, Larchmont, West Adams, Silverlake and Beverly Hills moms please join MomAngeles for an informative and fun evening at Romp as Christina Simon and Porcha Dodson co-authors of Beyond the Brochure, and Sandy Eiges ofL.A. School Scout share their expertise about the private elementary school application process and answer your questions. Topics will include: Selecting Which Schools To Visit, The Parent Interview, Your Child’s Visiting/Testing Day, Letters of Recommendation, When To Use The Phrase, “if accepted, we will enroll”, What To Do If Your Child Is Wait-Listed, Financial Aid. Discussion starts at 7pm. Get your tickets at www.demystifyingjune.eventbrite.com.


 


 


Twotara Unisex Pink & Blue Reversible Garments & Accessories  
 
A collection of baby apparel that ends the frustration of purchasing uninspired gender-friendly items in neutral hues from yellow and orange to cream. With the staggering statistic that 40% of expectant parents do not learn the sex of the baby until birth, Twotara clothing line has the perfect items. Twotara redefines the newborn, gender-neutral market with garments that are pink on one side and blue on the other. Pronounced too-tahr-uh and named after the Tuatura chameleon-like lizard that changes color over time. Twotara has designed whimsical, sophisticated outfits that are gender specific from footies, gowns and rompers to hats, booties and mitts. Each article is made of soft, 100% interlock knit cotton.


www.twotara.com


 


 


Westfield Topanga Carnival & All American BBQ 


Saturday, May 19th from 2 – 6 pm
Located in the parking lot at Topanga Canyon and Victory Boulevard, this free family event will include games, live entertainment, face painting, a petting zoo, photo booth, stilt walker, giant slide, bouncing house and dunk tank. Famous Dave’s – known for their award-winning ribs – will provide live BBQ cooking demos and food samples. Guests who spend $300 at 2 or more stores will receive a free BBQ toolset and be entered to win a BBQ grill. Any donations or tips made on-site will be donated to Variety Children’s Charity, which provides lifesaving support for disabled, abused, physically challenged and underprivileged children throughout Southern California.
 

Sale on Paige Lauren Baby


30% off of the Rodeo Collection on www.paigelaurenbaby.com. The line is full of chic, ultra-soft, mix-and-match baby clothes featuring classic styling. PaigeLauren Baby uses simple buttons, stripes and shirring to create long-lasting, tailored pieces that never go out of style. Celeb fans include Alyssa Milano, Mariah Carey, Orlando Bloom/Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Garner, Kelly Preston, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matt Damon and more. Get adorable rompers with footsies, body suits, hooded jackets, leggings and caps, so your baby can be comfortable and chic at the same time. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Pinterest and Twitter for more news and deals.  


www.facebook.com/pages/PAIGELAUREN-baby/94538213473


www.pinterest.com/paigelaurenbaby


 


The Beverly Hills artSHOW


May 19th& 20thfrom 10am-6pm


A free public event of 250 vetted artists from across the country. The artSHOW is fam-friendly with art demos, food trucks, beer/wine gardens, kids’ art stations and live music. This year in the kids’ area there will be a ceramic wheel, sand art, painting and other hands-on fun. Also of interest to fams: the feature Landscape & the Los Angeles Imagination full of art that represents places your family knows and loves. Beverly Gardens is located along Santa Monica Boulevard, from Rodeo to Rexford. For the first time, free all-day parking is available during the artSHOW at the City’s 450 N. Crescent Drive parking structure, located directly across from the Show grounds. Visit www.beverlyhills.org for more information.


 



Open & Private Group Cooking Classes: Turning Career Girls Into Cooks!  
Meal and a Spiel offers approachable, effective and highly entertaining culinary classes for people who love to eat and feel great. Founder Elana Horwich lived in Italy for 5 years and learned to cook from the Italian mammas themselves. As one who suffers allergies, she has spent the last 15 years proactively teaching herself about the affect of food on the body. She is passionate about teaching you and will teach you recipes and technique that will make your family happy and keep them healthy
www.MealandaSpiel.com


MFTI in Tarzana Offering Low-Fee Therapy to Individuals, Couples & Children  
Alyssa Rand is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in private practice in Tarzana. She is currently offering low-fee therapy for stressed out, depressed, tired, anxious, or overwhelmed moms, couples, and children. Visit www.alyssarand.com for more information. Email Alyssa@AlyssaRand.comwith any questions.



 
Join Other Goddess Mamas For Fun, Health & Support
The Goddess Mamas community is full of like-minded, health conscious, eco-friendly mamas like you. Join them for:
* Mommy & Me Yoga
* Beach Events
* Play Dates
* Music Class
* Fertility & Pregnancy Support
* and more
www.GoddessMamas.com 


Special Icon Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring


Mitzi Schwarz, a Cantorial Soloist at Makom Ohr Shalom, a Jewish Renewal Synagogue in Encino, offers expert, professional and gentle Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring to students of all ages. She is skilled in helping her students learn trope for both Torah and Haftarah portions, as well as High Holydays and Festivals. Mitzi also guides her students, if requested, in preparing their Bar/Bat Mitzvah speech. Mitzi offers vocal coaching to her students, allowing them to shine on their special day. 


www.mitzismusic.com


 



Skin Care & Waxing: Because You Deserve It 
‎4 Facials for only $99! Get a jump start on your Father’s Day gift, Dads like to be pampered too! Call or text Kristin at The Skin Within in Chatsworth to take advantage of this amazing deal. She can be reached at (818) 488-4389.


21405 Devonshire St. Suite 218
www.theskinwithin.com


 


 


Spectrum Kids Club Camp: No Gym Membership Required


July 9th to August 17th


 Drop ins welcome, accepting ages 3 to 12, from 9am-4pm. There is a second child discount available as well.


~ Swimming
~ Arts and Craft
~ Water Slides
~ Fitness Classes
~ Indoor Playground
~ Go Karts
~ Bounce House
~ Basketball Court
~ Themed Activities
. . ..and much much more
Contact Spectrum Clubs at (818) 884-5034, space is limited.
www.spectrumclubs.com


 


Westfield Fashion Square Unveils New Dining Terrace With Family Fun Events


May 18th-20th


Friday, May 18th



  • 7pm: Free Friday Flick

  • Drawings for prizes & store  discounts

Saturday, May 19th & Sunday, May 20th



  • 12pm – 4pm: win discounts and offers; entertainers

  • 12pm & 4pm: William Sonoma Cooking Demo & giveaway; food samples

  • 1pm & 3pm:  Chef Kids Cooking Demo

  • (Sat, May 19th ONLY) 5pm:  Buckley Monotones Show Choir Performance

  • (Sat, May 19th ONLY) 6pm:  SFV Museum Exhibit Reception & Curated Talk

 
Shepherd of the Valley School: Summer Programs for Ages 3 Through Sixth Grade
Shepherd of the Valley in West Hills offers a summer full of fun and educational programs with weekly themes, including art, sports, science, writing, cooking and much more. The schedule is flexible, with part time available. Affordable tuition. Nurturing environment, beautiful setting, accredited academic program. Ages preschool through sixth grade.
www.sovls.org


Sweet Peas & Stilettos: Get Ready for Graduation Day


Still searching for the perfect graduation gift? Sweet Peas & Stilettos has compiled a great list of unique graduation gift ideas to help you find the perfect one. You will also find a fabulous selection of modern graduation announcements and colorful graduation party invitations too.
www.sweetpeasandstilettos.com/family/high-school-college-graduation-announcements-cards-invites-2012/



Have a Dull Room in Your Home Crying Out For a Design Transformation?                                  
Are you an entertainment professional at a design standstill with a room that needs a makeover? Have an interesting backstory motivating this design overhaul? New HGTV series starring a celebrity designer hopes to transform your lifeless room into an upscale space that pops! Selected homeowners will receive free design and contracting services, a considerable amount of free labor, etc. However, homeowners must contribute the appropriate funds to complete the specific project.  
www.highnoonentertainment.com



Discover Your Financial Worth: A One Day Workshop For Women With Lisa Gould, Personal Finance Cons  
Saturday, May 19thfrom10:45am-4pm 


Buddha’s Belly, 7475 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles
Give yourself the gift of a day of writing, guided visualizations and discoveries. This day of discovery will reveal what inside you is holding you back. You may be surprised to find out it’s not what you thought it would be. Name it today! Not 5 years from now! $250 per person. For more information and to book your space, contact lisa@lisagould.com.
www.lisagould.com


5 Star Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.  
Call 5 Star Heating and Air Conditioning today to have your units serviced before summer and save money on your utility bills. Mention Jen’s List and receive a 10% discount on all service calls in the month of May. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Many happy Jen’s List Clients and reviews on Yelp.
(805) 341-4950 or ryan@5starairinc.com


Soccer Coach Lead (Club Opportunity!)
Every Tues & Thurs From 4-6 pm at Malibu Bluffs Park
Prince Egwue (former pro player) is the best soccer coach kids have ever had. He’s putting together a U12 Boys team now to play in the Cal South club and has a few spots still open. Only strong players, please. Practices will be at Round Meadows in Calabasas/Woodland Hills. For now, they are at Malibu Bluffs Park every Tues & Thurs from 4-6 pm. Go and meet the coach, practice with the team and see what you think (for free). For more information, contact Deb at silbarsoup@gmail.com.


Paid 2 Day Focus Group for Motorcycle Owners
Recruiting Women or Men for a 2-Hour, $150.00, Focus Group the Memorial Day Weekend.  Depending on the type of Motorcycle/Motorbike that you own will determine if May 26th (Saturday) or May 27th(Sunday) will be assigned as your day. Seeking owners of bought new, and currently own, BMW F800GS, R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure or the following Triumph models are preferred: Tiger 800 or 800 XC. Immediately contact MerleResearchRecruiting@msn.com.



 
Professional Office Space Available  
 
Jen’s List member, Dr. Jaffe, has two spaces available in the heart of Sherman Oaks with easy 101/405 access. One is an interior office space, great for massage therapy, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, or counseling – approximately 160 sq. ft. The other is a wonderful meeting space, roughly 260 sq. ft. with white board, flat screen TV, couches and chairs that would be great for group therapy, small classes, or other small training sessions. Contact her at DrJ@DrJJaffe.com.



Concert Pianist, Piano Instructor, Accompanist
 
Irina Brener (BM,MM,PSC from Manhattan School of Music, NY) has performed at such renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, among others. Has taught at University of Redlands, CA. Currently welcoming new students for Piano, Chamber music, Music Theory and Music History classes. Students were accepted to World leading Music Major Colleges. All age groups taught, from beginning to advanced levels. MTAC registered. Willing to travel.
www.irinabrener.com


 


Free Online Videos to Teach Your Child How to Read videos to teach your child how to READ!
 
Visit www.FirstStepReading.com for over 50 free step by step videos to teach your child how to read. The free video lessons start with the Alphabet, Letter Sounds, and Letter Blending and guide your child through learning the various reading fundamentals. The video curriculum is based on the reading principals of: Phonics, Grammar, and Sight Words. 


Charging to Your Rescue: AdminCavalry, Virtual Assistance
Need an administrative assistant to help get your email campaigns out? Proofread your brochure? Troubleshoot your Excel spreadsheet? Do some research for you that you simply don’t have time for? Since 2004, AdminCavalry has been helping busy professionals like you make sure things get done in a timely manner and that you stay focused on your number one job: growing your business.Visit www.AdminCavalry.com or call (818) 209-9398 to find out how Mark can help.


The Summer Strings Experience Camp is an Ideal Activity for the Young String Player
1 Week Camps: July & August
The Summer Strings Experience Camp is an ideal activity for the young string player who is seeking a glimpse into the world of improvisation and alternative styles. The mission is to create a fun, fast paced, challenging environment to help students connect with their passion for music.
July 16th-20th from 8:30am-3:30pm at Mt. Olive Church, 1342 Ocean Blvd, Santa Monica


Aug 6th-10th from 9am-12pm at First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd Street, Santa Monica
www.stringprojectlacamp.com


Yellow Bike Studio: Private Song Writing Lessons
Learn how to write and record your own songs. Summer camps available. Great for kids. Ages 5 and up. Yellow Bike Studio takes each student through the detailed process of writing and recording their own songs. Beginner’s welcome! (Each lesson includes either piano or guitar lessons.)Private and group lessons available. Get your friends together and start a band! Check out the website to hear the wonderful songs that students and teachers Nate and Kaelie Highfield have created at Yellow Bike Studio, and join in the fun!
www.yellowbikestudio.net


Marina Del Rey Mom’s Fit Club: Women Only


Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am


Glen Alla Park
Short on time but need results? Burn fat and sculpt lean muscle. Bring your baby with you for fresh air and a great workout. 10 [45min Fat-Blasting] session program includes a complimentary personalized nutrition plan all for $150. To register and receive your free nutritional plan, email dianakpersonaltrainer@gmail.com.


www.facebook.com/dianakpersonaltraining



 
My Perfect Ocean Contest: Win a Free Week of Science Camp from Heal the Bay 
 
In honor of World Oceans Day, Heal the Bay is holding a “My Perfect Ocean” art and writing contest for students in pre-K-2nd grade; 3rd-5th grade and high school. Grand prize in each category is free paid registration in a Heal the Bay Summer Science Adventures Program. Deadline: May 25th. Visit healthebay.org/summerscience to learn more about our summer programs for kids. For contest details visit www.healthebay.org/get-involved/educator-resources/summer-programs/my-perfect-ocean-contest.


 


Los Angeles Parents: UrbanSitter LA Launch Party  
 
Wednesday, May 16th from 5:30-7pm
UrbanSitter is a website that helps parents find sitters through social connections. Parents book sitters for jobs online in real-time-it’s quick, easy, and efficient. Join them to celebrate the launch of UrbanSitter in Los Angeles, next Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30-7pm at Books and Cookies in Santa Monica! You’ll have the opportunity to meet a few of the babysitters and the UrbanSitter team at this casual affair with snacks for the kids and wine for the adults.
www.urbansitter.com


 



BookEnds Brentwood Community Book Drive
Sunday, May 20th from 10am- 2pm
It’s a family friendly book sorting and celebration at the corner of San Vicente and Montana. BookEnds and Brentwood have been collecting gently used kids books which will be redistributed to kids all over LA by City Year, an education-focused nonprofit organization. Can’t make it? Drop off books at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, Brentwood Library, Brentwood Village, CPK/Brentwood, Diesel Books, Fire Station #19, First Republic Bank, Vicente Foods, YMCA and Whole Foods/Brentwood.
www.bookends.org/Brentwood%20BookDrive


Teeth Whitening By Elyse: Spa Teeth Whitening $99 For 3 Treatments!
$99 for three (3) same-session treatments…a price that most others charge for just one! Whiten your teeth up to 8 shades with results lasting as long as 2 years. Safe, effective & affordable. A little over an hour to a whiter, brighter smile! Prom? Wedding? Vacation? Look great in those photos! Gift certificates available. Located in Salon Patrece in Encino. What are you waiting for? Call for your appointment today!
www.ekwhitening.com