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Today in History Left Hander’s Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
T.H.E. Foundation Presents Big Check to School District
Nanny/Security Cameras. Specializing in wireless cameras, hidden cameras with night vision They provide excellent customer service with high quality cameras and DVRs. They have been in the business for 9 years with stellar customer reviews and satisfaction. As a parent himself, the owner, knows the importance of child safety and parent concerns. Mention Jen’s List and receive 10% off. Contact Harry at (310)651-8930
Join the Jewish Learning Community! The Jewish Learning Community of Adat Ari El is an innovative, exciting and dynamic approach to synagogue based education. The JLC is so far from the traditional religious school model, they even had to change their name! Students Kindergarten through 6th come Tuesday afternoons to jump into Jewish life by cooking, playing video games, creating amazing art projects and more! Check out the curriculum and more about the program at http://bit.ly/NhHHzf so you can see what your kids will learn while having a blast! Contact Johannah Sohn jsohn@adatariel.org for more information!
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids Santa Monica, Sun, Aug. 19th from 1-2pm – A Pump Station and Nurtury™ You’ll find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. Everyone in attendance will take home a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents” PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Pump Station. This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 18+ years. Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
For rent – Premium Week #52 from Dec 29, 2012-Jan 5, 2013 Sheraton Buganvilias, Pto Vallarta, Mexico – Presidential Suite (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen) sleeps 4 (or 2 separate units as a lock off). Beautiful pools, great restaurants, Gold Crown rated. Walking distance to downtown w/real Mexican flavor. Breathtaking ocean view from balcony. Ideal for families with lots of privacy. $2000. Email banksanddean@gmail.com for more info.
Want your life organized and your style updated? Former Model Siv Cotton, has a passion for Fashion and Fitness as well as helping her clients de-clutter, simplify and live organized. Simply Siv is a service that provide complete closet makeovers, personal shopping as well as styling for fabulous events. Additionally, “Siv’s closet” is the philanthropic arm of Simply Siv, a non-profit, working with women who have been victims of domestic violence, providing them clothing for job interviews etc. All of you have an opportunity to help, donating some of your clothes after a “closet revamp” by Siv TO “Siv’s closet”!
L.A. Bound Babies now rents high end baby gear to visiting families in NYC and L.A.! *Britax car seats *Strollers such as phil&teds, UppaBaby and mountain buggy *High chairs such as PegPerego & The Lobster by phil&teds *Dropcam baby monitors etc. L.A. Bound Babies delivers throughout the greater Los Angeles area (including Disneyland!). N.Y. Bound Babies delivers to the greater New York areas. Rental prices range from $5-$25 per day, depending on the item, plus a delivery fee.
Water Whisperer Swim School: SWIM IN 10 LESSONS! $30 off! Sign up in AUG and get $30 off a set of ten privates. See what CBS says: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/. Three 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 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.
Kids ease back to school with playful learning apps http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/jinnygudmundsen
LearnHow to draw funny cartoon animals with numbers Draw along on your own piece of paper while watching easy to follow animated steps. This app is perfect for kids ages 3-11, parents, grandparents and teachers. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-animals-with-numbers/id541326028?Mt=8
Happy Kidz DayCare Preschool Open House August 18th from 10am-2pm Come out and visit the facility and meet the staff. Accepting Children – Ages 6 months to 5 yrs. Hours are Monday – Friday 7am-5:30pm Available for Full-Time/Part-Time/Drop In’s – Preschool Curriculum – Circle Time – Arts & Crafts – Learning ABC’s and Numbers – Reading, Writing, Math and Opposites – Shapes, Colors and Sizes – 818-917-8234 or 818-694-4182 6556 Laramie Ave. in Winnetka, 91306 http://www.rachelshappykidz.com/
New parent? Watch the saturated fat http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/10/health/parents-healthy-eating/index.html?hpt=hp_bn12
Is your Jr. Chef growing tomatillos at home?
Meditations from the Dad in the Minivan http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/11/meditations
Community Wide Family Fun Day at Woodcrest Preschool Locations(Agoura, Newbury Park, and Tarzana) Saturday, August 18th from 11am-1pm Fun, fabulous, and FREE! There will be yummy hot dogs, games, arts & crafts, tours of the campus, kid-friendly vendors and more. Parents, friends of parents, and anyone who might be interested in the school are encouraged to attend. And any new family that enrolls their child will receive $300 off of tuition and free registration! For additional information, visit www.woodcrestpreschool.com or call 888-788-9491.
Capoeira – Brazilian Dance Fighting Martial Art Have Fun, Get Fit, and Make some new Friends in our Capoeira Family. This class is a full body workout that combines movements of the Brazilian Martial Art Capoeira with strength and conditioning, music, yoga/pilates style movements, and some acrobatics to maximize your full potential. Capoeira is a great way to get fit and make new friends. The class is for ages 7 and up to do at any fitness, age, and experience level. Classes are broken into various levels so everyone can do what makes them comfortable. Grab a friend and play! The first class is free.
The Priceless Keepsake My Daughter’s Orphanage Gave Me
Finally – An Informative Newsletter For The Savvy Senior! A fascinating new newsletter has shown up on the internet. Suddenly65 is a FREE weekly e-mail newsletter sent to those over age 60 in the greater SFV area. As appealing, fun, and informative as it is educational, it contains many interesting and undiscovered resources for that age group ranging from health and nutritional tips, restaurants that give senior discounts, entertainment venues that are reminiscent and also fresh, senior exercise information, products and services, and so much more. This is all easy to find when you go to www.suddenly65.com and join their mailing list!
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Making Our Community Safer – One Woman at a Time Sat., Sept. 8th from 1-4pm Women Self Defense Seminar at Team Karate Center! Violence against women is recognized today as a major issue on the international human rights agenda. This violence includes a wide range of violations – including rape/sexual assault (every 2.5 minutes in the U.S.), intimate partner abuse (every 15 seconds in the U.S.), and human trafficking of women and girls as sex slaves. The trauma leaves many women and girls with severe loss of self-esteem, aliveness, health, and autonomy. Ages 13+. Reg. fee $40 – Jens List member get ½ off – Only $20 21038 Victory Blvd. in Woodland Hills 818-704-0606 https://www.facebook.com/events/386113091444173/
Math Tutor – Patient and Professional Start the school year with confidence on day one. With over 10 years of tutoring experience, Derrick has been helping kids in the West Valley improve grades and gain confidence in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 or 2, Geometry, as well as test prep for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, CHSPE, and CAHSEE. Your child will be at the top of the class from the start. Call Derrick (West Hills) 818-992-0625 to schedule your free, no obligation, 25-minute meet-and-greet.
Open House Jewelry Party & Raffle Friday, August 17th Anytime From 5-8 p.m. 13711 Linfield Ave. in Sylmar, 91342 Snacks & Refreshments Provided *New Fall/Winter Line Available *Monthly Special: Buy 2 Get Up To 4 @ 50% OFF *Life Time Guarantee iBring Your friends & Make Some New Ones!Totally Relaxed Evening- Come & See!Mention This Ad & Get $5 Off. Email stef.zastera@gmail.com or Call (818) 403-7220 for more Information.
The Handstand Kids series introduces children to different cultures and cuisines from around the world It strives to inspire kids to use their new cooking skills learned from the books, to give back to their own communities. The international series introduces children to the culture, language, and cuisine of various countries. Each cookbook kit is uniquely packaged with a cooking accessory: the Italian Cookbook is packaged in a pizza box with a chef’s hat; the Mexican Cookbook comes in a tortilla bag with a child-sized oven mitt; the Chinese Cookbook is packaged in a take-out box with a set of chopsticks. Baking Around the World features original recipes from Yvette and Arleen Scavone, renowned bakery owner and two-time winner of Food Networks’s Cupcake Wars.
Last Cooking Camp of Summer at Katie’s Cooking School The summer of 2012 was a short one for many LA kids. If your kids have a longer break, Katie would love to cook with them.From August 27th through 31st Katie’s Cooking School in Encino is celebrating Food around the World. Each morning from 10am to 1pm their campers will prepare the foods of a different country. This camp is available all week or a day at a time.Each camp day is $85 for the first child in a family and $65 for each additional sibling. There is a $50 discount for any camper who comes all 5 days. For information or to register for the week or by the day, call 818-377-6200, 818-535-4928 or e-mail jeff@katiescookingschool.com.
Summer Family Fun at Farmers Market Sunday August 19th from Noon-3pm- Free! Last chance to enjoy great family fun this summer at Farmers Market at Third & Fairfax in Los Angeles. The final Summer Family Fun session offers face painting, a train conductor’s hat decorating workshop (make your own and wear it home!) and charming kid’s music and entertainment from The Conductors (12:30pm & 2pm). Complete information at www.farmersmarketla.com or (323) 933-9211.
Live Comic Video Entertainment At Your Special Occasion Looks of Hollywood is a live comic video entertainment where we take green screen effect and turn it into a personalized dvd to keep forever! Perfect for any special occasion such as birthdays, weddings, bar/bat-mitzvahs, and more! They have extremely reasonably prices and promise satisfaction. Don’t hesitate to call (818) 307-7027 and make Looks of Hollywood the life of the party.
Stop YoYo Dieting As Mom’s and Dad’s we are in control of everything. It is time to get in control of your health and your weight! Debbie and Bruce, Owners of Healthy Four Life have one mission…. to help you be the healthy person you have always wanted to be! They hold your hand every step of the way! Continue to live and enjoy your life while you lose weight and get healthy! THIS IS NOT A DIET! Lose Weight, Get Strong, Be Healthy Four Life! Debbie and Bruce Guarantee success or your money back! They Really Get It! Call Now! For more info, contact Debbie at 818-929-5073 / drivera@grandimagination.com or Bruce at 818-264-8761 / blevine@grandimagination.com.
Specialized One-on-One In-Home Tutoring! Here at Danny’s Tutoring, we have come together to offer your children the opportunity to receive quality tutoring for an unbeatable price. Danny’s tutors are fun and engaging teenagers who have mastered the material they teach. Our flexible tutors are willing to commute to Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, West Hills, and Calabasas. We pride ourselves on our services, especially our unbeatable prices! Call us today to schedule your first lesson! 818-584-6851
Pet Sitting, Animal Care, Dog Walking, In-Home Care The Best Care for Your Best Friend! Dedicated to taking care of your loved ones and your home! Insured, Bonded & Certified in Pet First Aid to Give You the Best Care for Your Best Friend. Valley Pet Sitting has the flexibility to take your dog on a walk during the day in the comfort of your neighborhood or stop by for a potty break, feedings (for any type of animal), and some playtime. So take a vacation and know your pet is well taken care of in the comfort in your own home reducing their stress as they continue their regular routine.
Is your child ready for middle school? Zeezy teaches the everyday skills needed for success! With Zeezy, students learn how to manage their time, keep a daily organizer and monthly calendar, outline, take notes, highlight, and create a workspace for success. The program also provides memorization tricks, test taking strategies, study tips, self advocacy tools, and much more. Zeezy teaches students the everyday skills they need to succeed in both school and life.
Gold Canyon Candles The strongest fragrant candle on the market! Double wicked for an even burn with no tunneling down the center! Don’t want a flame? They offer wickless candles (warmers) too that don’t require scrapping or freezing the wax out when you want to change your scent! Parties – FUNDRAISERS – Business Opportunities! Like on facebook too! Search Gold Canyon by Kameron.
Your Jr. Chef can prepare Teriyaki Salmon With Gingered Vegetable Brown Rice
Face painter to the stars available for your next party Are you looking for a face painter for your next event? FaceMakers will come to your party or event and please all of your guests – young and old. This is the same artist who has painted for Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson) Happy House BBQ and the Say No To Drug Race at Universal Studios. Costuming available. Call 818-357-7875 or email FaceMakers@hotmail.com for more info or to book your event. Insured.
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