Looking for a Great 4th of July Show? We pulled together these lists of fireworks and music shows all over Los Angeles. Be safe and enjoy! http://jenslist.burstible.com/specialevents/fireworks%20Events http://jenslist.burstible.com/specialevents/Music%20Events
Today in History The first cultivated strawberry is displayed by Michael Kent (1806) www.history.com/this-day-in-history Compliment Your Mirror Day Disobedience Day Stay out of the Sun Day
Exer – More Than Urgent Care What if there was one place you could go for your family’s immediate heath care needs? Now there is! I have been there personally and received excellent care! Exer – More Than Urgent Care clinics are staffed by ER doctors but don’t have the wait or expense of the hospital ER. They can take care of any non-life-threatening condition, from the common cold to broken bones. Open 9am-9pm every day in Calabasas, Newbury Park and Beverly Hills, they accept all PPO insurance plans. No appointment is necessary, just walk in to be seen. Save their locations at www.ExerUrgentCare.com/locations to your phone now for when the need comes up!
Temple Kol Tikvah Early Childhood Center Now Enrolling
Summer is Coming….Are You Looking For a Bikini Wax? Marla comes highly recommended by Jen’s List readers. She is amazing, so discreet and does a fantastic job! She is located in Calabasas, call (805) 402-4875.
‘Tooshlights’ to reduce public restroom wait times by half http://m.today.com/tech/tooshlights-reduce-public-restroom-wait-times-half-1D79876451
No Wire Hangers-The Green Way to Organize
Introducing CluckCluck: The Mobile App Designed For Parents & Their Children’s Caregivers With CluckCluck for iPhone, parents can: *Send 1 job invitation to all their usual babysitters, see who’s available, and book the person they want *Provide sitters with information for each child and receive real-time, one-touch updates *Ensure sitter has access to family’s emergency contact info *Pay sitter directly from the phone *Keep a payment history Babble calls CluckCluck “pretty amazing” and “simple and organized.” To see the demo video, visit https://vimeo.com/89257042.
Art Gallery in Granada Hills Closing Party July 11th from 5pm0in Stop by Two Elephants gift shop during the next two weeks to view and purchase artwork by local photographer Laura Lichter! There are some great classic car photographs from a road trip across route 66 as well as several other fabulous landscapes from her travels across the country.
Why Women Need Their Girlfriends Even More As They Get Older http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5539150?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000037
Your Jr. Chef can make Slow Cooker Hot Wings Mix melted butter with tomato/hot sauces and spices right in your slow cooker, and add raw wings to coat, and cook for 4 hours. Bake wings on baking sheet(s) for 30 min then toss with reduced sauce for brown, crispy, spicy finger food. Makes 8 hors d’oeuvre servings from 3-5 lb wings. Recipe can be doubled. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/food-news/152527/slow-cooker-hot-wings/
Healthy Greens Smoothie and Juice Bar in Woodland Hills Their Juice is made from fresh produce delivered daily. They use the finest USDA certified organic produce to gently extract the juice with hydraulic press. They begin with fresh, flavorful things from Mother Earth. This most state-of-the-art nutritional system guarantees you the finest health benefits you can derive from a single glass of juice. And their Sambazon Organic Acai Bowls feature the popular super food, Acai Berry. This berry, when blended with frozen fruit, tastes much like a delicious sorbet. Add a pinch of granola, a sprinkle of coconut flakes, fresh bananas and a drizzle of honey and… voila! – you have a refreshing nutrient-rich drink that also serves as a healthy dessert!
Last Minute Camp Idea: Your Child Can Learn to Code This Summer Every child should learn to code! KidsCanCode has summer coding camps for every age and experience level. A limited number of spaces are still available for the following sessions: July 7-11 in Pasadena July 14-18 in Sherman Oaks July 21-25 in Santa Monica July 28-Aug 1 in Sherman Oaks Aug 4-8 in Agoura Hills Visit http://kidscancode.org/summer for detailed information or call (818) 794-0522.
Speech Therapist Leads Tamar Barazani is a speech therapist with a combined 15 years of experience as an SLP and ABA therapist. She has her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and works with children who are Autistic, apraxia, language delays, pragmatic language delays, and have articulation disorders. Tamar is bilingual and does therapy in English or Hebrew. If you have any concerns, questions or need an evaluation, call (818) 268-7548 or via email at tamarbarazani@yahoo.com. AND Derra Huxley, M.A., a CA state licensed speech pathologist in the S.F. Valley, is highly experienced in working with children with articulation difficulties. She is a mother of 2, loves children, and makes therapy fun. Derra teaches parents how to help work with their child at home to maximize what they learn from therapy sessions with her. Derra also has an Accent Reduction business for fluent English speaking foreign born individuals who wish to improve their pronunciation. Call (818) 385-1716.
Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party Stop trying to do it all by yourself. Karen can do anything from set up, to preparing food, to serving – as well as the dreaded clean-up. Enjoy yourself for once and let her do all of the running around. She is available for both small gatherings including office parties, backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties and lunches or larger scale events including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations. Karen used to be in the catering business, was a teacher and is now a stay at home mom to two girls. Amazing references upon request. Email karenspartyhelp@yahoo.com or call (818) 445-1749.
Kid’s Club & Story Time With Glendale Library Every Other Saturday at 10:30am at the Bloomingdale’s Wing Free story time for children 10 and younger presented by Glendale Library, Arts and Culture. July 19th: Sea Animals Theme Storytime August 2nd: Bears Theme Storytime August 16th: Safari Animals Theme Storytime August 30th: NO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE For more information on the City of Glendale Library, Arts and Culture. Follow them on www.facebook.com/GlendalePL, www.glendalepubliclibrary.org or www.twitter.com/glendaleLAC. www.glendalegalleria.com/events
Find the Right Nanny for Your Family Sat., July 5th from 3-4:30pm in Hollywood Join Dr. Lindsay Heller as she answers your pressing questions about finding and keeping a great nanny. You will receive helpful take-home handouts including a comprehensive list of questions to ask at every phase of interviewing and reference checking and a step-by-step road map to ensure you take the right steps to find the right nanny for your family! If you are currently looking for childcare, don’t miss this essential class! Dr. Heller is a licensed clinical psychologist and former nanny of 10 years. She consults with families and nannies across the country as The Nanny Doctor. RSVP to (323) 469-5300.
High Quality Diamonds & Fine Jewelry to the Public at Wholesale Prices M&D jewelry is a family owned business with over 30 years of experience custom making unique and gorgeous fine jewelry. At this retailer you find high quality jewelry at amazing prices. Take a look at all the 5 star yelp reviews. Their customers are happy and always come back. They specialize in certified diamonds and fine jewelry. (213) 622-1081 650 South Hill Street in Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library July Events July 12th: Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Great used book sale at the Sherman Oaks Library to benefit our very own local library. The book sale runs from 10am-2pm. Select from children’s books, classics, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, CD’s and DVD’s. Most books $1 or less, big selection of children’s books! Help support the Sherman Oaks Library! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. They also take donations of books, CD’s, DVD’s and VHS tapes. Bring them to the sale or the library during business hours. A receipt will be provided. July 26th: Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Free Movie Free movie at the Library. Call (818) 205-9716 for further information. The movie will run from 2-4pm. www.lapl.org/branches/sherman-oaks
Jewish Baby University: The Community You Expect When You’re Expecting Westside JCC’s program for expectant parents. Designed for first-time parents, this innovative program combines childbirth education with an exploration of Jewish traditions and rituals connected with pregnancy, birth, parenting, and raising a family. JBU also provides a unique opportunity to be a part of a community and create lasting friendships. Each session consists of 5 weeks of classes and a concluding group Shabbat dinner. New session begins in July 20th.
Community SchoolHouse is Now Accepting Applications For the Fall Community SchoolHouse offers a program for every student. They offer full-time, part-time, GATE and home education options. Community SchoolHouse is a place where each student can thrive, and where a desire to learn is fostered through passionate educators who are free to do what they do best – teach. Community SchoolHouse students have more time for inquiry, more time for play, and more time to pitch in and help out at home, school, and in their community.
NTSB Slams Parasailing Industry, Advises Guidelines http://abcnews.go.com/US/ntsb-slams-parasailing-industry-advises-guidelines/story?id=24389282
Summer Music & Movement Classes Start Next Week: Attend One Time $20 Trial Class (Infants to 5 Years) Monday at 10am at Play It Again in Westwood The Music Together program develops your child’s basic rhythmic and tonal competence, all while having a great time and fostering the bond between the parent/caregiver and child. Music Together’s songs, rhythms, chants, dances, and instrument jams expose your child to a wide variety of musical styles, rhythms, subject matter, and languages. Your child learns to make music on the spot with age appropriate instruments and props; bells, drums, maracas, scarves, and more!
Two Family Yard Sale – Great Stuff With Much of it New Saturday, July 5th -New, name brand, designer, and vintage clothing/shoes for men, women, and boys -Jewelry/accessories (new and vintage) -Small appliances for kitchen/home (most brand new) -Dell computer, Mac/PC accessories -Children`s toys -Books -Craft kits -Kitchenware, pots -Vintage serveware, ceramics -Collectibles/automotive memorabilia -CDs -DVDs -Brand new household products 14735 Hesby Street in Sherman Oaks
CReATE STUDIO’s Messy Toddler Series for July Thursday, July 3rd,10th, 17th & 31st at 10am Join Jemma Wildermuth, CReATE STUDIO’s owner for Messy Toddler Fun in July! Each session includes up to two hours of crafty, creative exploration focusing on weekly themed modes that connect toddlers with their evolving sense of curiosity and developmental awareness in CReATE’s yes to mess setting. www.reatestudiofun.com/happenings/
Musical Yoga with Books & Cookies Tuesday, July 8th at 10am Musical Yoga with Jennifer is a special adventure with Books and Cookies family favorite Jennifer! Get your little one’s bodies moving along with popular songs from classes, or they can just breathe and enjoy the yoga groove. This class aims to inspire confidence, strength, imagination, and inner-peace, as well as bring a smile and fun to your child’s yoga practice. For more information and to RSVP, visit http://musicalyoga.eventbrite.com. Hosted by yogitoes (Main St., Santa Monica). |
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