Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth, Founders of HomeShul, offer High Holy Day Family Services in Calabasas Convenient location at Founders Hall-Civic Center Plaza-next to the Commons! Tickets: $100 Adults; $50 Children under 6-special children’s activity room! HomeShul Now Registering! This innovative & engaging Jewish Education Program is personally taught in your home by Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth! It’s Flexible-choose your schedule/electives; Educational & Social – Experiential & Project-Based curriculum focused on music, art, drama, food & humor taught in small groups. For the Whole Family-Monthly gatherings for everyone to celebrate & learn together; & FUN-kids actually LIKE learning about Judaism! Classes begin Sept. 9th! Email RabbiIra@yahoo.com or call 818-486-9685.
Today in History Aviation Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=127 Indianapolis Speedway holds it’s first auto race (1909) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
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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/
Back to School: 10 Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Do http://glendora.patch.com/articles/back-to-school-10-things-teachers-wish-parents-would-do
Understanding & Addressing Cyberbullying Sponsored by BJE, ADL & the Board of Rabbis of Southern California on Tuesday, August 28th from 7-9pm at Valley Beth Shalom A special training for adult family members & their middle & high school aged youth to develop strategies for empowering students & families to respond to cyberbullying & help foster a culture of e-safety & moral action on issues related to online social cruelty. Free but please RSVP to pliffgrieff@bjela.org by 8/27.
Party with The Ice Girl – Classic Cream Truck Lucy will show up to your party, work event, office, camp, church or shul, with her clean and classic ice cream truck. If you have a group of people at the park call her (or text) and she will come to you! In addition, she can make it a fundraiser. Ask your Church, fundraising event or camp to bring $4-5 per person and they receive one or two items. Contact Lucy at 805-910-5861 or LDiaz@ezrack.com. Licensed.
Here’s how to keep a baby entertained on a delayed flight
Adat Ari El Day School – Fall 2012 There is a jewel in the heart of Valley Village that represents the best of where young minds, bodies, and souls meet in a clean, loving, and enriched academic setting. Year after year, ADAT ARE EL DAY SCHOOL parents take comfort in sending their children to a school with heart, vision, and community, all within a state-of-the-art technologically advanced facility. Come see EDUCATION THE WAY IT SHOULD BE for yourself. Call Debra Peterkofsky for a private tour at 818.766.4992 x 214.
For Sale: 4 Legoland Tickets Good from 9/3-11/22/12 Good for both Legoland and Sea Life Aquarium. Asking $50 each or best offer. Email Liz at elizabethchyr@gmail.com or call 510-384-1675
Celebrate Putt-Putt’s 20th Anniversary with Nimbus Games and an Exciting Giveaway In honor of the 20th anniversary, Nimbus Games is launching a monthly iPod Touch giveaway through its Website. Each month, Nimbus Games will select a lucky entry to receive an exclusive, engraved Apple iPod Touch loaded up with Nimbus Games’ titles including the new release Putt-Putt Travels Through Time and Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo. Both titles offer engaging, fun-filled game play that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, enhance listening and memory. http://nimbusgames.com/register/
Recognizing ADHD Symptoms In Your Child http://www.parents.com/blogs/red-hot-parenting/2012/08/15
Kym Johnson of “Dancing with the Stars” fame will host a new celebrity fitness tabloid-style show “StarFit” on the BeFit channel Johnson will feature a variety of celebrity guest stars teaching viewers about their personal workouts. “StarFit” will contain five-minute segments that talk about how stars get in shape with a variety of the latest fitness trends. Episodes will include: celeb home visits, a peek at exclusive new gyms and spas as well as an opportunity to meet the trainers and learn the secrets to how they keep their bodies fit and toned. “
A new study says that a history of yo-yo dieting doesn’t affect a person’s ability to lose weight in the future
Postpartum Support Group Forming in San Fernando Valley-Studio City All women and their babies are welcome! Every Wednesday at 10:30am •Experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression? •Simply Feeling anxious? •Suffering from mood swings? •Having difficulty adjusting to motherhood? •Come to talk or just to listen •Be supported by others who understand The group is facilitated by Cathy Doré, M.A., LMFT (MFC 50155). Specializing In The Assessment & Treatment Of Women’s Mental Health – Perinatal, Postpartum & Multiple Birth Expertise $20 per session – Sliding Scale Available. RSVP to 818.207.0426 or cathyadore@gmail.com. 11712 Moorpark Street, Suite 110A in Studio City www.postpartum.net
The Doctors TV Show is looking for someone that has been affected by a medical tragedy, someone who needs plastic surgery, etc. They are looking for a compelling story and searching for someone who really deserves it. If you know someone in your family or community who has gone through a struggle, is always putting others first, etc. then they want to hear your story. Please nominate someone ASAP! Email Jennie at betterin7@gmail.com.
Get a cake everyone will remember for your next event! Pastry Perfect baker Summer Goddard can make you a delicious cake for any occasion! She strives to make the most delicious, beautiful cakes possible so that your cake will shine as the centerpiece of your event. She bakes her cakes from scratch using pure ingredients, prepares all of the homemade fillings and frostings, and assembles and decorates your cake from start to finish. Visit www.summerspastryperfect.com for more pictures, pricing, and other services offered.
The last thing you need to stress out about is not relaxing Here’s 31 ways to do it anytime, anywhere.
KSK After School Martial Arts Help your child maximize their potential. Since 2001 The Kenshokan has been a partner with parents helping kids become life champions. The Transported After School Martial Arts program is a great way to give your children a safe and fun after school enrichment experience. Supervised homework help and a rigorous martial arts workout leave you and your child ready for uninterrupted family time. Call (818) 347-3656 to schedule your FREE trial classes.
Free repair kit for recalled Bumbo baby seats
ReUseIt This site has an awesome array of reusable bags, stainless steel bottles, lunch containers, lunch bags, dryer balls, microfiber cleaning cloths, snack and sandwich bags, produce bags, DIY cleaning products and more! Check it out!
Support community theater and come see The Music Man in Glendale! August 17th-26th, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm The Stepping Stone Players Present “The Music Man” at Hayhurst Hall at Hoover High School in Glendale. Featuring a number of memorable songs, including `76 Trombones,’ `Gary, Indiana’ and of course the catchy `Trouble in River City’ and many more – THE MUSIC MAN is an uplifting, totally transporting show that makes the world seem like a pretty good place after all. The Stepping Stone Players is non-profit, Glendale-based community theatre, producing shows with amateurs and professionals of all ages (children & adults) and skill levels. Tickets are $12-$18 or use discount code MMCast online at http://www.glendalearts.org/ga-tickets/.
“Summer Can’t Already Be Over!” Beach Portrait Party Unbelievable as it seems, school is already back in session and the Holidays will be here before we know it! Get a jump on new Family Portraits by joining MICHAELYN STRAUB PHOTOGRAPHY at LEO CARILLO BEACH on Sun., Aug. 26th from 10:30am-3pm. A $30 sitting fee will reserve your timeslot for the opportunity to have photos taken at one of our most beautiful beaches. NEW OPTION! A high-res.CD of the complete set of images for $200 per family. Use these files to print all the images you want, create holiday cards and gifts. This offer valid for the photos taken on this date. To view Michaelyn’s work, go to www.michaelynstraubphotography.com. Contact Michaelyn at 818 766-9254 or mstraubphoto@att.net to reserve your timeslot!
Win a $100 Gymini & Mobile from Tiny Love A-List Mom is proud to partner with Tiny Love for the launch of the new My Nature Pals™ collection. As the pioneer inventor of the original activity baby gym 20 years ago with the Gymini®, Tiny Love has been helping babies explore their world in meaningful ways ever since. To celebrate the My Nature Pals launch, we’re throwing a Tiny Love baby shower. Three lucky winners will walk away with the My Nature Pals™ Gymini® and Mobile prize package. Each worth over $100! http://sweepstakes.alistmom.com/tinylove.html
Job Opening – Saving Lives Coalition Searching for a new full-time coordinator. Email a resume to SavingLivesCamarillo@gmail.com. Click http://www.chabadcamarillo.com/media/pdf to view the job description.
Pick the right facial cleansing wipe for you with this handy guide
Are your kids watch TV, use the iPad or other technology gadgets you didn’t’ have as kids? Etel Leit, my colleague, the owner/founder of SignShine® is seeking moms and dads to be interviewed to her new book about Parenting and Technology. Share your experience and any funny, extreme or other interesting stories.It won’t take long and we will do it by phone interview.Email to etel@SignShine.com with your name, email, phone number, kids and ages.
Does baby cry whenever someone else holds him? Tips for dealing with separation anxiety.
Newest Innovative Hemorrhoid Surgery Without Cutting – Stop Suffering in Silence Doctor Rosenfeld is a Proctologist who specializes in hemorrhoids and can alleviate your problems in his office painlessly without surgery. Butt, when necessary, he performs a revolutionary hemorrhoid surgery WITHOUT cutting for a quick recovery. Cancer causes similar symptoms so get anal about your health. If you have tushy problems, let Dr. Rosenfeld get to the bottom of it. He is a great doctor and a Jen’s List member’s husband! 805-579-8972
Randy Kaplan – LIVE at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Sunday, August 26th at 11am Randy’s new CD, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie, was released in July by My Kazoo Music and Universal Music (UMe). PEOPLE magazine implored parents to “take (their) kids on a time warp with (Randy’s) collection of blues and ragtime numbers from the early 20th century” and placed the CD 3rd on their summer list of “8 Cool Kids’ Albums” while Mindy Thomas of SIRIUS-XM RADIO’S KIDS PLACE LIVE told her listeners, “What’s old is new again with Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie. This is offbeat, smart and funny, funny, funny!”. $9 at the door – Group Rate: $60 for 8 tickets. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 90290 310.455.2322
“Let’s Dance!” Cotillion Series 9/19/12, 10/17/12, 11/14/12, 1/16/13, 2/13/13, 3/20/13 5pm-6:30 pm (Grades 3rd & 4th) / 6:45 pm-8:15 pm (Grades 5th – 7th) “Dancing with the Stars” meets Cotillion! Beverly Hills Manners is proud to present Season 4 of its modernized cotillion. Designed to meet the needs and desires of children today, Lisa Gaché’s friendly and entertaining approach provides them with the social and communication skills necessary to present themselves confidently in today’s increasingly competitive society. $385 per child. Contact Lisa Gaché at Beverly Hills Manners™ at 310.276.9078 or info@beverlyhillsmanners.com. Beverly Hills Women’s Club 1700 Chevy Chase Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
Get your kids ready for school with these downloadable addition and subtraction sheets
Need personalized legal counsel from an attorney who gets results? Whether you need assistance with a Personal or Business Legal Issues, a Criminal or DUI Matter, or need to file for Bankruptcy, the attorneys at Netzah & Shem-Tov will take the time to fully understand your needs, explain your options in a language you can understand and create a strategy tailored to fit your specific goals. We take each case personally and are just as determined as you are to achieve the best possible result. Though our vast experience has earned us the knowledge and resources of a large firm, they still offer the accessibility and personalized attention of a boutique firm. If you need an experienced lawyer who will fight aggressively for you, contact Netzah & Shem-Tov 818-995-4200.
Buying Baby’s first shoes? Watch this video for tips on how to buy the perfect pair.
Photo Opening: Six Shooters, A Photographic Conversation September 5th from 7-9pm Nancy Baron, Noelle Swan Gilbert, Cat Gwynn, Heidi Lender, Aline Smithson, and Ashly Stohl exhibit a selection from www.sixshootersonline.com, an ongoing visual dialogue, at the Seaver Art Gallery, Marlborough School, 250 South Rossmore Avenue, Los Angeles 90004. The exhibit runs through October 8th. www.sixshootersonline.com/news/
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