Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology Prospective Parent Tues., Jan. 14th at 6pm Recognizing the unique genius in every child! They built the school with the square pegs in mind. They invite parents of children TK-5th grade to their OPEN HOUSE and learn more about this unique school. A place where kids can flourish and grow and not be marginalized. They offer a nurturing school environment, individualized and personalized attention for each student, curriculum developed around the students’ interests, and a small class size 12 to 1. Call 818-456-4691 to learn more!
Today in History Bean day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=398 Cuddle Up Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph (1838)
JNET – Jewish Business Networking Thurs., Jan. 16th at 6:30pm Meet Marc Hernandez, one of the owners of Brent’s Deli, as he joins the meeting to talk about how he helped build the business and brand for Brent’s Deli. The hands-on approach has helped grow Brent’s Deli into the # 1 Delicatessen and Restaurant in the nation, with delivery anywhere in So CA. Their high standards and passion for consistently excellent food are part of their formula for success. However, it is the quality of the staff, their fanatical dedication to customer service and their ability to make the customer feel right at home, that really sets them apart. In addition to the Northridge location, the family, led by Marc, opened the long-awaited and highly anticipated 2nd store in Westlake Village.
Want to lose 20 pounds and not find them again? Buy your personal training packages NOW from Michele the Trainer; confidential and no contracts! Michele the Trainer, personal trainer and wellness program expert was voted 2013 Best Fitness Trainer by Los Angeles Daily News Readers Choice Awards. Michele’s personal success of losing 165 pounds and keeping it off holistically since 1998 is quite inspiring to her clients. After losing weight, Michele committed herself to helping others, not through criticism or self-elevation, but through a deep and abiding commitment that comes from her belief in the ability of every person to be the best they can be. GIFT CERTIFICATES & Books Available! Call 877-409-1758 or email Michele@MicheletheTrainer.com.
Ladybug Music: Free Demo Classes In Encino, Santa Monica, Hollywood & Studio City Ladybug Music is an LA based award-winning “Parent & Me” Music class for infants – 4 year olds. Offering original family music that’s soulful & eclectic. LBM’s warm & inviting classes inspire little ones to express themselves and discover creativity using their bodies and voices. At Ladybug, they sing it, boogie down & have fun.® Sign up at http://ladybugmusic.com/ladybug-music-free-demo-classes/ for your FREE January demo class here! Winner of RedTri’s 2012 & 2013 “Most Awesome Family Music Class In LA”
Use Hypnosis to Lose Weight and Take Control – Free Workshop – “Shift into Your Slim Dream Life” Class Wed., Jan. 8th at the Sherman Oaks Galleria from 10-11:30am or Sun., Jan. 12th at the Westside Pavilion from 4-530pm Sophia B. lost 40 lbs.: “The hypnosis gave me the tools to create healthy habits resulting in an easy weight release.” Amy L.: “It’s great to lose weight sanely despite the hectic mess that ‘is life’ with kids.” Hypnotherapist/weight expert Rita Black has helped: -Stop sabotaging their weight loss -End out of control and emotional eating -Gain freedom, confidence and achieve their ideal weight without dieting Private & Group Sessions – Jen’s List members get $50 off. Call 1-877-221-7251 for a free phone consult. Sign up www.shiftweightmastery.com – click FREE WORKSHOP.
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Have a yard? Want stepping stones? Here’s a creative kid project (using grownup supervision) using empty cereal boxes, quick-drying cement and glass stones/sea shells/buttons/plastic bottle caps to make garden stepping stones. For your home or Grandma’s/Grandpa’s or Auntie’s or Cousin Bill’s. http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/2009/08/daddy-camp-cement-stepping-stones.html http://innerchildfun.com/2009/07/garden-stones.html
Photo, Film & Media Arts Youth Workshops From February 8th-May 3rd Since 1993, Venice Arts has reached thousands of youth through the award-winning Art Mentoring Program. Free to low-income families, our programs include photography, filmmaking, and multimedia plus comics, animation, and writing that reach youth ages 10-18, and a multi-disciplinary Art Discovery class for children ages 8 and 9. The class skill levels range from beginning to advanced. Email info@venice-arts.org or call (310) 392-0846 for more information. Click the link below for the list of workshops. www.venicearts.org/index.php?view=section&id=7954
New Art Classes in Tarzana *Little Artists (age 4-6) This class will teach the beginning skills and concepts taught in the on-going art program, while making fun and exciting new works of art each week. Monday 3-4pm, January 13th-February 3rd $95/4 weeks- all materials included *Printmaking (age 7 & up) Each week, learn a new form of printmaking creating multiple impressions from a variety of materials. Saturday Noon-1pm, January 18th-February 8th $95/4 weeks- all materials included.
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Need a Good, Dependable Pool Man? Do you need a good, dependable pool man? Max Skinner with Skinner Pool Service is your man. With over 15 years in the pool industry, he knows the ins and outs of pool cleaning and service. He speaks English, has a bachelors in Business and will be at your pool once a week to make sure it’s looking pristine. Servicing the San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley, call (818) 262-2054 or email mxskinner@yahoo.com for an estimate!
Need Reusable Shopping Bags? Start the new year off with a Packit Shop Cooler bag to take to the market for your groceries. Plastic bags will be no longer available in Los Angeles! Packit Shop Cooler Bags keep your food cold for 6 hours…just fold, freeze and pack it with your perishables at the checkout stand! Packit Shop Coolers can be used for dry goods and non perishables also by using them at room temperature! Use code: 3OFF at checkout on www.Pezzel.com when you place your order!
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Transitional Jewish Montessori Preschool Program Rachel’s Garden Jewish Montessori is now opening its doors to a transitional preschool program! If your child is not yet ready for a full schedule of preschool, but you feel he needs more stimulation than he is currently getting, then this program is for you! 9:30am-12pm, Mondays and Wednesdays. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay. Kosher, healthy gluten-free snack included. Geared for 2-4 year olds. For more info, email Sarah at rachelsgarden@sbcglobal.net or call 818 290 9447. www.rachelsgardenmontessori.com
Group Healing January 26th Come relax and receive fresh new energy to help kickstart the new year off right. During this two hour healing you’ll receive energy healing and intuitive spiritual guidance from Sophia Hansen and Elsie Armida. During this class you’ll be led through guided meditations to ground and release your energy. Every attendee will also receive individual healings.
30-Something Everyday Tasks You Might Be Doing ‘Wrong’ http://www.npr.org/2014/01/02/259110599/30-something
Kids Musical Theater Camp in Hidden Hills Sundays, January 12th-May 31st Shayna Turk’s Academy of Rising STARS is doing Little Shop of Horrors! Practices run from January 19th-May 31st, Sunday’s from 1-6pm. Performances on May 30th and 31st. Children ages 5-13. The cost of the session is $700. In order to register, visit www.dramastars.com, click “register” and follow the steps online. New STARS welcome! Contact dramastars@gmail.com or call (818) 835-4962.
Which foods are the most nutritious? Using the ANDI Food Scores, kale, watercress and ‘greens’ are 3x as healthy as carrots, turnips and cauliflower (which are 10x as healthy as oatmeal, shrimp and walnuts). In the new year, let’s start becoming more conscious about our food choices. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthy-eating/andi-guide http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/andi-food-scores.aspx
New Year’s Resolution #1: Take Care of Yourself So You May Care For Others Regardless of your role-spouse, parent, sibling, friend, someone depends on you. Find your moment. Tina Dahlenburg, M.S., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, is offering a complimentary consultation in the benefits of mindfulness in your everyday life. Read about mindfulness and schedule an appointment at tinadahlenburg.com or call (818) 970-7751. Check out the free drop-in 30 minute mindfulness mediation sessions presented by UCLA at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, every Thursday at 12:30pm.
Parenting Classes: End Power Struggles & Tantrums Power Parent Classes Now online, 30 day trial, $1. Tap key developmental stages for intelligence. * Effectively discipline with compassion * Nurture your child’s intelligence * Give your child priceless life skills * Address tears and tantrums “This was a really helpful program. It taught me a lot of new skills to become a better parent. Julie is a great teacher. I really enjoyed this group and I learned so much!” – Jasmine Palmer www.power-parents.com/profound-parenting-online-classes/
Your Jr. Chef can make Savory Cheddar Waffles A twist on grilled cheese? After finding that dusty waffle iron (no judgment about housecleaning!), make a fun lunch or dinner! Easy batter using Irish cheddar (texture important for this recipe), flour (ok sub 1/2 ww, lightly fill waffle iron), eggs, milk, butter. Notes: can be made ahead (refrigerated, frozen) and reheated in oven, can add herbs/seasonings to batter. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/30935-savory-cheddar-waffles
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Bring Your Tota to Join the Winter Fun: Your Tots to Join the Winter Fun: Kidzkicks Winter Classes For Kids Ages 2-5 Join the fun and see what all the rave reviews on YELP are about. Join KIDZKICKS for its dynamic and innovative approach to teaching tots the fundamentals of soccer. Your kids will love class each week, whether it is “6 goal soccer,” “soccer bowling,” “sticker soccer,” “the great cone knockdown” or our famous “parachute ride to the toy store” at the conclusion of every class. They have classes in Encino and Studio city on Saturdays/Sundays.
Gorgeous Fashion Jewelry at Amazing Low Prices Available to Public Now Modabling Jewelry offers fashionable, fun, sexy and affordable fashion jewelry to everyone. Visit www.modabling.com. The Website will direct you to an easy online shopping cart for all your jewelry needs. Custom Fine Jewelry Orders Available Upon Request.
Rally the Valley: A Voice for SF Valley Schools Tuesday, January 14th at 7pm The schools of the San Fernando Valley must work as a united group to ensure students are included in upcoming LAUSD funding discussions. They are trying to reach out to every school in the SF Valley to make sure all our voices are heard. For more information and to get involved visit www.rallythesfvalley.org or email heather@rallythesfvalley.org.
7 workout habits you should drop now http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/27/health/workout-habits/index.html?sr=fb122713workouthabits9p
Sweet Gal Clothing By Edie Dayan Fashion, fun, trendy. Trendy, modest tznius skirts for girls. Pencil and chiffon skirts. Email sweetgaclothing@yahoo.com. www.etsy.com/shop/sweetgalclothing?ref=shop_sugg
The School Work Guru Rhory uncovers your child’s gifts-a general education and special education teacher more than 25 years. She is both a teacher and an educational therapist. Rhory graduated from Brooklyn College-Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Theatre, Master’s of Science Degree in Special Education, minor in Mediated Learning. She relates well to kids and tutored a precious third grader who said “I hope when I grow up and have children, you’ll still be tutoring to tutor my kids.” Uncovering children’s gifts one mind at a time – Educational Therapy/Academic Coaching. Call 805-660-5437 (KIDS)or email theschoolworkguru@gmail.com.
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