Buckle Up For Excitement at The American Heroes Air Show Holding out for a Hero, Los Angeles? Buckle up for adventure when your family deploys to the American Heroes Air Show in the heart of the San Fernando Valley with an exciting display of helicopters to profile aviation’s dynamic role in law enforcement, fire service, communications, homeland security and national defense with static displays, flight demonstrations and helicopter rides.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Iced Tea Day Dutch colonists settle on Manhattan Island (1610) Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in a lightning storm and discovers electricity. (1752)
An Awesome New Boutique in Woodland Hills – WOOD ‘N’ HANGER Wood ‘n’ Hanger Boutique is the new destination for exciting new clothing styles, affordable jewelry, and much, much, more. It is the local boutique for one of a kind gift items as well. The entire shop is filled with great antique pieces that are also for sale. Stop in and enjoy an amazing shopping experience. You won’t be sorry! Mention Jen’s List and receive 10% off of your entire clothing purchase! I have found SO many great things there! Twitter/Instagram @woodnhanger Like them on Facebook! 22536 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills (747) 226-3050
Train That Puppy Is your dog chewing, barking, digging, jumping? Most people wait until they have a problem vs. training their pooch early. Jeff Todd with Smart Dogs is a highly experienced dog trainer who also coaches you and the family on how to handle your dog while avoiding the headaches. Your dog will learn the most useful every day commands through private lessons or boarding training utilizing positive and reliable methods. Call (818) 371-1231 for an evaluation today. Ask for the Jen’s List discount.
Gamebot School is offering camp to those interested in making and playing video games this summer Gamebot School Summer Camp returns June 16th-August 8th. Each week campers will work on creating a new game project as well as exploring exciting indie games, building special Minecraft projects and watching video game-related movies. The morning camp runs from 9am-Noon for students grades 3-5 and afternoons from 1-4pm for grades 6 and up. $240 per week, but space is limited. For more info, visit www.gamebotschool.com or email info@gamebotschool.com.
“The Feel Good Exit to Post Divorce Peace” — New York Times Divorce Detox has empowered many Jen’s list members to stop suffering and live a great life. They utilize the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, and the behavioral sciences. Get help: Making Your Marriage Great, Getting Through Divorce with Integrity, Being a Better Parent or Finding a Lasting Relationship. Discover how to restart your life. Call 888-456-7056 or email movingon@divorcedetox.com.
I am asking(kinda begging), please, today… to find it in your heart to make a donation – big or small – every little bit helps to help SAVE THE LIVES of those who so desperately need it. Only 89 more days until I head to Santa Barbara to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for the 3rd time. I cannot just sit back & watch my friends and family suffer from this horrendous disease. It’s one of the most incredible weekends – when a community of many diverse people come together with one single goal – to END breast cancer. To make a tax-deductible contribution, click http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/. Thank you VERY much for your support. It means more to me than you could ever probably know! XO, Jen
Pump Station exclusive workshop w/ Vered Benhorin, music therapist with a background in clinical psychology. Learn how to use music to connect w/ your baby & establish a routine, how music can help w/ sleep, enhance play, how to communicate through music, & how to introduce rhythm & tone. Workshop $15 plus when you shop the day of the workshop you get 20% off all merchandise! http://www.pumpstation.com/pumpstation/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3487
Origami Owl Custom Jewelry I rec’d a Living Locket as a gift and absolutely LOVE it! I get a TON of compliments on it! I am not a rep for the company – only passing along the awesome site! With Origami Owl you can do what you love + love what you do. Not only can you order fun jewelry but you can launch your own business as a Designer with Origami Owl + help others create stylish customizable jewelry that they’ll cherish too. Run your own social selling jewelry business that’s anything but typical!
Karisa Mia Designs offers stylish, unique and funky jewelry for women of all ages Skillfully handcrafted, each individual piece dazzles with an intriguing mix of natural stones, gemstone pendants and Indian silk tassels. Every piece has an alluring, zen-like charm with a hippie beach vibe. Check out Karisa Mia Designs at https://www.facebook.com/KarisaMiaDesigns and visit the Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarisaMiaDesigns.
Confused About Your Maternity Leave? Want To Maximize Your Benefits? You may be entitled to more income and time off during your maternity leave than you think. The information that HR supplies is often incomplete or incorrect. Milk Your Benefits will help you maximize everything, even if you don’t plan to return to work. Schedule a personalized, private, flat-fee phone consultation from anywhere in California so you don’t leave anything on the table. Contact Milk Your Benefits for more information and “like” Milk Your Benefits on Facebook for topical news.
Can’t do tomato sauce on your pizza? Try Potato Pizza Italian-style recipe. Easy dough from scratch requires electric mixer and patience while rising. For even potato slices, use your mandolin. Good hot or room temp. http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/06/jim-laheys-potato-pizza/ For the wheat-impaired, make all-rye dough. Cover with potato slices, sliced “Mexican” onions, chopped rosemary and goat cheese. Bake, slice and serve. http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/potato-pizza/ Top dough with roasted potato/browned onion/grated mozzarella and Parm/chopped rosemary and thyme, and bake. For a short-cut, consider using store-bought raw pizza dough. http://www.ehow.com/how_4896116_make-potato-pizza.html
Job Seekers: Find Your Next Job Through Free Training & Volunteerism, Become an LA Fellow Information Sessions June 13th, 20th or July 1st at 10am *You only need to attend one. LA Fellows receive free training covering executive level topics, including, critical thinking, advanced job search skills, and how to generate effective business leads. In return, participants volunteer by sharing their professional expertise through project based roles at local nonprofits. LA Fellows acquire new skill sets, encounter countless opportunities to network, and project a marketable career candidate impression while presenting a community-focused image.
Highland Hall Waldorf School Presents Noel Coward’s Classic Comedy “Blithe Spirit” Wednesday, June 12th at 8pm Center Courtyard of Highland Hall Waldorf School 17100 Superior Street in Northridge Highland Hall students breathe new life into a comedic classic in their clever adaptation of Noel Coward’s whimsical farce “Blithe Spirit”. One show only! There is plenty of free parking on site and on the adjacent street. The event is open to the public and the admission is free. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. It will “lift your spirits!”
Free Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake July 13th at 6pm – QUEEN NATION – A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEEN August 10th at 6pm – OCTAVIO FIGUEROA Y LA COMBINACION’ August 24th at 6pm – From Bach to Radiohead, with Lauren & Friends Bring a picnic or pre-order one through Atmosphere Café at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center! Visit www.atmospherecatering.com and pre-order online for a special discount using a credit card. Atmosphere will also be serving up all of your favorites right there on the lake throughout each concert. (cash only). Seating on grass – bring lawn chairs & blankets Parking – 2 locations * The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center – located at 23400 Park Sorrento * NEW Free park & ride shuttle from 4:30pm-8pm at the Calabasas Civic Center (located at 100 Civic Center Way)
10 Healthy Food Blogs That Make Eating Well Extremely Easy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/09/healthy-food-blogs_n_5460940.html
Low-Cost SAT Test Courses & Math Tutoring With Results by Tutor Me in Woodland Hills Various course times, 2 days or 3 weeks, June to August. Give your student tools to raise his or her SAT/ACT score and reach for scholarships. National Merit Finalist and former Kaplan instructor, Kathy Zimmermann, gives strategies and techniques not in other courses. The scores of students she taught at CSUN averaged as much as 198 points higher in 1 month. Some have increased 400 points. The 25-hour course can be completed in 3 weeks or SAT testing and explanation in 2 days. Get low-cost classes by Tutor Me at (818) Tutor-me, or (818) 888-6763. Open from 9am-9pm.
Vinyl Decals Are All The Rage Get the look of custom hand painting at a fraction of the cost with Uppercase Living vinyl lettering . Thousands of designs, plus over 50 fonts and colors, let you create exactly what you want. Add inspiration, humor and beauty to your space; advertise your business on your car; put the kids’ names on their walls and more. There are endless ways to make your space a unique expression of who you are! June special includes a free gift with order and a great opportunity to get your wish list free. http://tpearl.uppercaseliving.net
Great Father’s Day Gift Idea “The Trans Am Diaries” – A new memoir by standup comic Stevie D, chronicles the joys of fatherhood, along with recounting his wild past, and his brush with prostate cancer made him realize the important things in life, namely his wife and children. A fun read, that publishers weekly called “hilarious and poignant”. Can be purchased on Amazon. Message the author at the Trans Am Diaries facebook page and Stevie D will inscribe a dedication on an insert to whomever you wish.
Professional Grade Gym Equipment For Sale BodyImage Gym in North Hollywood is selling their gym equipment. Hundreds of items including professional grade treadmills, ellipticals, benches, spinning bikes, stair climbers, etc. Even items such as lockers, flooring, granite, light fixtures will be for sale! Located at 5259 Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood. Call (818) 761-8840 or email pattiy@bodyimage-la.com for more information.
Help An Eleven Year Old Find A Cure Sara’s aunt has Huntington’s Disease and she is on a mission to find a cure. She is selling t-shirts to raise money for research and in hope of finding a cure. T-shirts are $15.
Bring your new and emerging reader (grades K-3) to the Calabasas Library to share in a unique reading program First Sat. of the Month from 11:30am-1:30pm Therapy dogs, trained through Paws 4 Healing, will sit (or lie!) and listen while your child experiences the joy of reading aloud. July’s Reading Education Assistance Dogs will be held on July 12th-Each child will have 15 minutes to read to a dog. There will be no Reading Education Assistance Dogs in August. Sign-ups will begin at 11am in the library. Call Jill Nevins, Children’s Library assistant for more info (818) 225-7616 ext. 2200 Civic Center Way in Calabasas
Perfect Bar Features high-powered protein from organic almond and peanut butter, 20+ organic whole food ingredients and contain absolutely NO chemical preservatives or refined sugars – simply sweetened with honey. These new bars come in 7 amazing flavors, are NON-gmo, soy free, gluten free and the kids won’t even taste all the healthy vegetables inside! Whether you’re packing snacks for the beach, summer activities or simply on the go…I thought you would love to hear about the perfect nutrition bar – kid taste tested and parent approved!
Made by Raffi Raffi is a shy boy who doesn’t like noisy games and is often teased at school. But when he gets the idea of making a scarf for his dad’s birthday, he is full of enthusiasm even though the other children think it is girly to knit. Then the day draws near for the school pageant, and there is one big problem: no costume for the prince. And that’s when Raffi has his most brilliant idea of all – to make a prince’s cape. On the day of the pageant, Raffi’s cape is the star of the show. http://www.amazon.com/Made-Raffi-Craig-Pomranz/dp/1847804330
Summer Tutoring Available For All Ages & Levels Josh has extensive experience tutoring and teaching at many private schools, including: Campbell Hall, Windward, New Roads, New Community Jewish High School, Canfield Elementary, Bridges Academy, and Westmark. He specializes in helping students who have learning disabilities and behavior challenges, such as Dyslexia, Autism, ADD, and Aspergers syndrome. Additionally, he tutors students in college essay writing and SAT Preparation. Education: B.A. Sarah Lawrence College and Oxford University. Email collaborativetutoring@gmail.com.
Play 8 to 10 Great-Sounding Songs this Summer With Simply Music’s Breakthrough Method: Ages 4 to 104 First Two Lessons Free by Attending Free Intro Session by June 30th Simply Music guarantees to have you playing and having fun immediately. In just 3 months your repertoire is 8-10 great-sounding classical, blues and contemporary songs, hands together! Experience playing as a perfectly natural self-expression, literally from your first lessons, with this remarkable, non-traditional, playing-based approach. Come to a free introduction with Conejo Valley’s most experienced SM teacher to learn more, including the instant improv and the transformational way reading unfolds. |
Tuesday June 10 2014
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