Camp Emanuel (3-6 year olds*) Now Enrolling June 17th-July 26th from 9am0in. Temple Membership is not required. Whether or not your children attend our Early Childhood Center, join them for a fun-filled summer. The campers will spend their time enjoying water play, games, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, science experiments, singing in the Chapel for Shabbat, and movement activities all within a loving Jewish environment. For more information contact campemanuel@tebh.org or 310.276.9776. *Potty trained.
Today in History Iced Tea Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history Ballpoint Pen Day http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=54 Dutch colonists settle on Manhattan Island (1610) Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in a lightning storm and discovers electricity. (1752)
Getting Hitched? Need Help with a Dinner Party? Apply to it an affair to remember… Dads, Moms, BFFs, Siblings…Anyone with a BIG IDEA for a dream dinner party but NO IDEA how to plan it, let our Emmy award-winning producers & our team of event pros help! If you have an food-oriented event such as a dinner party, or other food festivity scheduled for the latter part of July 2013 email 2 photos of yourself and tell why this dinner/proposal/event is so important + the date of the event to partyhelpcasting@gmail.com or call Casting at 323.603.6300 – Deadline is June 14th. http://www.johnnierainescasting.com/Be_On_TV.html
Fresh Dish – a new affordable personal chef service Fresh Dish is a new, on demand personal chef service! With only 24 hours notice, they can have a chef in your kitchen to make dinner for the family, help you throw a spontaneous dinner for friends, make meals to enjoy throughout the week. With a network of culinary rock stars, the most inspired (and healthy!) recipe collections and a team of dinner coordinators at the ready, Fresh Dish can turn any day into a special occasion you can enjoy. $25 off for first time Jen’s List customers!
Learning to Swim and being Watersafe is a MUST, SIGN UP TODAY One of the most progressive learn to swim programs in the country, teaching thousands of children that swimming is a gift for life! Summer is here and it time to make learning to swim a priority for the whole family. Visit them for your FREE evaluation lesson today! Mention this listing and receive 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per family, new students only. Westside JCC 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90036 323-525-0323 West Hills Location 22622 Vanowen St. in West Hills, 91307 818-464-3315
INCREDIBLE Martial Arts Lessons for Children and Your Family Martial Arts Teacher Fariborz Azhakh of Team Karate Centers in Woodland Hills, has been teaching in WH for 30 yrs. His school engages in honest business practices, with an emphasis on transparency, and sane, equitable, and sustainable policies, pricing, and procedures. He teaches & practices smart fitness, solid emotional health, family unity, and the practice of “self-defense” that includes healthy eating, bully prevention education, anger management, and countless lessons in team building, overcoming obstacles, and developing compassion and respect for self and others. All of my kids love it! He is offering Jen‘s List members a week of lessons at for FREE. Email Azhakh@gmail.com or call 818-704-0606.
Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitting Leads Will be posted later today at https://jenslist.com/2013/06/09/los-angeles-nanny-leads-housekeeping-and-babysitter-list-may-21-june-8/
It’s the end of the year and that means folders full of art and school work being sent home Now is the time to get ARTKIVE – the fast and easy way to take, tag, share, and store your kids’ art and school work. Turning it into a hardcover book then takes just seconds and you’ve removed the clutter while creating a great keepsake for you and your children. SPECIAL OFFER for Jen’s List readers: get a $10 credit towards the purchase of your first book when you sign up for a new account. To get the credit, simple install the app from iTunes or Google Play, go to the Account Section of the app and in the Group Code box type “JEN”. Your $10 credit will then be placed in your account when you go to check out after buying your first book. Credit valid through July 31st.
Looking for the perfect place to celebrate? A cooking party at Cook It Up will make any birthday or special event extra fun without creating extra work or stress for you. You will have the entire kitchen studio to yourselves while they lead fun cooking activities personalized for your child, their friends, and family. A real treat! Visit http://www.cookitupsimivalley.com/#!parties/vstc4=parties-for-kids for more info!
Neverland Nannies & Domestics, LLC for your In-Home Childcare and Newborn Needs Neverland Nannies & Domestics, LLC provides exceptional in-home childcare referrals to families living in the greater L.A. area and San Fernando Valley. With a specialized focus on infant care (nannies, baby nurses/Newborn Specialists, Doulas, etc.). They afford families quality care from seasoned professionals who are screened, legal and have a min. of 4 years experience (6yrs. for infant care). Call 818-888-9894. Mention Jen’s List for 15% off services for the month of June.
Rick’s unique experience as a studio musician/performer/teacher/music curriculum developer for the L.A. County Office of Education At Risk Youth Program/Help Group residential counselor, (and cool dad) are just a few reasons why he’s considered by many to be “L.A.’s Best Guitar Teacher”. Beginner or pro – this free intro is a great opportunity to meet him and find out for yourself. Many references and testimonials available. Email Rick@RickArmand.com or call (818) 631-1706
Father’s Day: Dress up Daddy June 16th Daddies are the best! To celebrate Dads, they are offering every Dad a funky new makeover! Kids, decorate all kinds of crazy accessories from bow ties to baseball caps just for Daddy! This Sunday drop-in program runs from 3-4pm and is 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 in Los Angeles, 90048.
9 tips for getting auction donations Written by Sarah Barrett, Carpenter Comm. Charter Sch. mom and Studio City resident. Chapters from Sarah’s book, ‘A Mom’s Guide to School Fundraising,’ include involving the kids/neighborhood businesses, holding community events, passive income and more. http://studiocity.patch.com/groups/sarah-barretts
June 18th at 6:30 pm Dr. Rodgers – Board of Directors Amer. Academy of Environmental Medicine states “Most people who think they are tired are actually Toxic”.Sign up now to do the Ultimate Cleanse with Kathy Long, health practitioner and Carol Takukra, Health Coach. We will take you through a comprehensive 10 day cleanse using science based, proven nutrition, help you with recipes, food choices, yoga and relaxation techniques. Toxic build up is unavoidable, the cleanse should be unquestionable. Call 818-645-4235 www.creativewellnesswithcarol.ccsend.com
10 Kitchen Life Hacks That Will Make Cleaning This Space A Snap http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/03/kitchen-life-hacks-cleaning_n_3380240.html
Learn how to play piano in the comfort of your own home or at our studio in Beverly Hills Musical Candy offers you all of your musical needs. From piano to theory lessons, we are delighted to enlighten you. Contact Candice at (310)927-2720 or chakimfar@gmail.com.
Cleaning Secrets For Busy Moms http://moms.popsugar.com/Cleaning-Secrets
Nina Polvanich Louie has lymphoma, and she has only 2 months to find a bone marrow donor Lymphoma can be treated, but Nina has not found a match in the registry. You can help by getting typed with a home typing kit, or by getting typed in person at a local drive. The process to find a match is simple – with a kit (at home or at a drive), swab your cheek and then send the swab back in. That’s it! With just a few minutes of your time, you can find out if you are eligible in saving not just Nina but anyone suffering from blood cancers or other related diseases. For more info, visit http://savenina.com/.
The Pretty Wicked Moms on Lifetime The cut-throat, crazy world of competitive mothering…and for six feisty Atlanta mothers in Lifetime’s all-new unscripted comedy, “it’s a raging, raucous mommy war. Jockeying to be the ultimate mom, this perfectly coiffed and manicured clique will stop at nothing to one-up each other. Whether it’s extravagant birthday parties, devising a strict vegan diet for their one-year-old or masterminding their baby’s social climb (or should we say crawl?) to the top, there’s no end to their plotting and scheming. Knowing the competition among them is fierce, these swanky mothers take motherhood and mischief to an entirely new and outrageous level. http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/pretty-wicked-moms
Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism High Holiday Services Thurs, Sept 5th – Rosh Hashanah Sunday Sept 8th – Tashlich at the Los Encinos Park Sat. Sept 14th – Yom Kippur at the American Jewish University Tashlich, Sept 8th, is also an Open House for the Joe Steinberg Cultural School at 11am. Call 888-552-HJLA(4552) for more information.
Did you buy frozen Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend from Costco recently? There has been an outbreak of hepatitis A possibly due to the pomegranate seeds in the mix. Costco is reimbursing the cost of the hepatitis A vaccine, and the shot is only good within 14 days of exposure to the virus even though hepatitis A can cook in the body for 50 days before symptoms appear. The product has been recalled. http://www.oregonlive.com/health/
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Communications Skills for Spiritual Seekers Saturdays 4-6 pm starting June 15th Have you wondered how to create a loving, healing space? How to listen deeply? How to support others with their dreams and wishes without imposing your own? How to connect with your own guidance system? This class will teach thirty skills divided into 3 ten-week sessions and taught in an experiential way. The skills build on each other, so if the first couple of classes resonate with you, I encourage you to commit to ten weeks at a time. Facilitator: The class will be facilitated by Kineret Sherman, M.A. in spiritual psychology. $20 per meeting. Bodysattva Healing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks (805-497-0300) For more detailed questions, call Kineret at 818-304-5192.
Adventure Planet Montessori Learning Center – The Place Kids Love to Come Adventure Planet is open for new enrollment ages 2 weeks – 6 years. Serving community since 1984. Adventure Planet is open year round Monday-Friday 6:30AM-6:00PM. Providing safe and nurturing care. Nutritional breakfast, lunch, and snack are included for your convenience. Age appropriate enrichment programs include dance, music, and Spanish classes. Wonderful play yard – filled with fun and stimulating equipment. For more information, call 818.887.1045.
Great outdoor workout program only $99 a month for unlimited classes Mon., Wed., & Thurs. from 6-7pm & Sat., from 830-930am in Encino 1st workout is free! One time $25 registration fee and get a t-shirt. Cardio, park workouts, weights, boxing, bands and more. Classes offered 4 times a week all for $99 a month. Come check out what everyone’s talking about and get amazing results.
Dads’ Play Date at Pamper & Play Saturday, June 22nd from 30in Dads deserve pampering too! Pamper & Play is celebrating Dads this month with a Dad’s Play Date This awesome afternoon just for Dads includes: 2 hours of supervised play for your children A 10-minute shoulder massage for Dad Free Dad & Me Picture sitting with Classic Kids Santa Monica BBQ and Taco Lite Bites. PLUS, LaDuree Salon next door is offering $20 haircuts for Dads. Dads–get groomed while you’re kids play! For tickets, visit http://dadsplaydate.eventbrite.com.
End learning struggles, ADD/HD and other challenges Imagine no more chaos, overwhelm and/or frustration for parent and child. EQUILIBRIUM’s Whole Person Centered Care System identifies the root brain body causes of your child’s challenges and provides an individualized, customized system for school and daily life success. Call Barbara Schwartz, M.A. at 818-345-0743 for your FREE Educational Strategy Session to learn the steps to success for your child. Only 6 FREE appointments available.
Los Angeles Lifestyle Photographer Check out Karly Spalding’s portfolio on her website. She offers family, maternity, newborn, wedding and engagement photography in the Los Angeles area. All packages include disk of digital images with full printing and copying permissions. www.karlyspaldingphotography.com
Summer Writing Workshop (One spot left!) Uncover, Develop and Write Your Personal Story Friday mornings, July 5th-August 30th from 10am0in in Woodland Hills This 8-week workshop is designed to explore the life experiences that have shaped and defined you. Using a variety of creative exercises and practical techniques, you’ll find the *spark* to unleash the stories that reflect the uniqueness of your personal journey. Instructor Karin Gutman has been working closely with writers for over 10 years and often works with deeply personal material. She also teaches at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program and coaches writers privately. For full details, visit www.unlockingyourstory.com or email Karin at karin@spiritofstory.com.
Is Your Student 4-year College Bound? Do you have a student who is beginning their college search and in need of assistance in figuring out which college is the best fit? Is your student in need of an academic plan that will met the minimum requirements for applying to a 4-year college? With over 15 years experience offering academic and college counseling Erica can customize an academic plan for your child. Summer appointments are available. Email hsacademiccounselor@gmail.com for rates and appointments.
ProtectMyID A leading, full-service provider of identity theft detection, protection and fraud resolution solutions. They are passionate about helping our customers defend against identity theft and shielding them from the problems and financial loss that can accompany this crime. The U.S.-based team, which includes experienced Identity Theft Resolution Agents, is dedicated to providing powerful, easy-to-use identity protection products and services that customers can count on. Their relationship with Experian®, the world’s largest credit bureau, allows them to securely access and monitor the members’ personal identities.
MAM Products including the MAM Mini Air Pacifier, MAM Perfect Pacifier 0-6 months and 6+ months and the MAM Trainer training cup have been named 2013 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) winners. Check out these award winning products from MAM and see more info on MAM’s Anti-Colic Bottles, orthodontic pacifiers, functional teethers and oral care products which offer smart and simple solutions for today’s parent at www.mambaby.com.
Free Saturday morning Kids Horse Intro’ at Silver Horse Healing Ranch in Topanga Canyon June 15th from 10am-11:30am Parents, you are welcome to bring your kids to these upcoming free Horse Intros’ on Saturday mornings, starting 6/15. You will meet Sara Fancy and the herd of seven horses at Silver Horse Healing Ranch in Topanga Canyon. Learn about horse whispering and how to connect with horses in a gentle and honorable way. Children will have supervised interaction with Silver (no riding). RSVP by registering online at http://silverhorse.org/childrenshorseprograms/registration.html.
15% off Custom Indoor/Outdoor Drapery/Shutters/Shades & More Custom window treatments, shutters re-upholstery & more. Jacoby Company has been family owned business since 1990! Cory and Gary offer a shop at home service to create a fabulous look for your home without hiring a designer! What could be better! This month: 15% off any order. Bonus-free installation to 1st 5 callers up to 5 openings. New estimates ONLY and it cannot be combined. Call 818-999-3468 or email cory@jacobycompany.com or bree@jacobycompany.com.
Tutor Leads Summer Math Help: Personalized, In-Home Summer Math Programs www.AcademicTrainingServices.com AND Let Stacey and her team of experienced, professional tutors show you how much of a difference tutoring can make in academic performance. Keep your student learning throughout the summer with activities and games specifically targeted to engage the individual learner. Specializing in working with students with learning disabilities. Serving the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys. Email staceysigal@gmail.com for information and tell them you found saw the listing Jen’s List! AND The summer is a great time to catch up or get ahead in any subject Buddy System provides year round in-home tutoring for all subjects and all learning styles, k-12. We will make a personalized match for your child with a tutor they will enjoy and have fun working with. Please visit our site at www.buddysystem.com or email info@buddysystem.com for more details. AND Kathy Kastelan is available to tutor your child in reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension She is an educational therapist with 14 years experience and has worked mainly with special needs students. She has a Master’s degree in special education. She provides early intervention and reading remediation for children (grades preK-8) in phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. For more information please visit www.shermanoakseducationaltherapy.com or call (818) 217-6152. Resume and references are available upon request. |
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