Kids Rock With In-Home Lessons If you have been thinking about music lessons this back to school season, then you need to check out All Play Music… But do it quickly, they only have 2 available spots. All Play Music is like a private school for music in your home. They provide high end education for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Their certified instructors make each lesson fun and engaging while the students learn their favorite songs. The program provides goal setting, achievement levels and performances. Mention Jens List for the following promotion. * Free Intro Lesson ($100 Value) * 10% off your first lesson package * This offer expires once the 2 remaining spots are taken. Go to www.allplaymusic.com to learn more and find out what parents are saying about All Play. Packages start at $280 monthly. Call for more info and to reserve your slot: (310) 745-4007
Today in History Techies Day Virus Appreciation Day World Smile Day Frank Robinson becomes major leagues baseball’s first black manager for the Cleveland Indians. (1974) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Free LA & SFV Preschool Fairs hosted by PEL SFV Preschool Fair: Oct. 5th from 12pm-3pm – Skirball Cultural Center LA Preschool Fair: Oct. 19th from 2pm-5pm – Wilshire Boulevard Temple at Olympic & Barrington Join this fall to Meet & Greet 70+ LA & SFV Preschool Directors. This will be your opportunity to learn all about Preschool Admissions, Philosophies, Programming and Open Houses. RSVP for free at www.parentseducationleague.org and check out the updated lists of participating preschools.
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SoccerKidsUSA is Expanding If you and your SoccerKids are looking for more FUN…come join us for a little extra practice during the week at Crestwood Hills Park, and Glen Alla Park in Marina del Rey where it all began! If you want to explore off-the-soccer-field activities…checkout Coloring Choices for new opportunities for all of us to play in the world of imagination. If you’re free, stop by to the reDiscover Center the next three Saturdays at 11:30 for a free demo, and to talk with them about the program!
Mobile Karaoke Birthday Parties: Frozen, Princess, Movie tunes, Top 40: Jen’s List Discount $30 off Whatever your theme, Mommytrain will create the coolest sing along karaoke playlist for your party! Mommytrain’s Karaoke Party add-on is the perfect entertainment to engage all your party guests. After all, you have to admit, you sing along when you watch The Voice or American Idol, and let’s not leave out the infamous Frozen movie. The mobile karaoke parties come to your party location (home, indoor playground, park, or wherever) and is suitable for all ages (toddlers to adults). www.mommytrain.com/karaoke-birthday-party/
As many of you know, The Pump Station & Nurtury provides world class breastfeeding, baby care, and parenting support in West Los Angeles, the Hollywood area, and the Conejo Valley. They are currently working to bring their services to new moms across Southern California, and they are a semi-finalist for a small business grant from Chase Bank and Mission Main Street Grants to help them get there. Please, help them achieve this goal by going to the link below, typing in “Pump Station” in the box, and voting for them. https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/vote Towers Housekeeping: Residential & Commercial Services include: -Ready to rent or sell cleaning -Before and after party clean up -Move-in and move-out cleaning -Vacation rental cleaning -Commercial cleaning -Residential cleaning Available 7 days a week. Free estimates. One time or ongoing. Let them make your job easier. Call or text (818) 857-2076.
Your Jr. Chef can make The Cheesecake Factory’s Crusted Chicken Romano Dip flour-dredged, pounded (1/2″ thick) breasts in egg wash, then cover with shredded Romano cheese. Cook to golden brown. Serve with pasta and a light tomato sauce just like at the restaurant! Parental supervision. http://secretcopycatrestaurantrecipes.com/cheesecake Beyond a purchased meat pounder, here’s a discussion on how to pound meat/poultry for scaloppine, piccata and rouladen.
Fill a Wrinkle While You Sleep: No Needs Required Check out this revolutionary product. Soft, little stickers you put over a wrinkle (expression lines). Gluten free, latex free, preservative. 100% active ingredient. This technology is patented. They own the only way you can get these results, unless you go under the needle, which you don’t want to do! It is the only alternative to injections. Interested in what this product launch can do for you from a business standpoint? Call (323) 376-1335. https://cindi.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/
Mission to Get Safe Products Into the Hands of Build a thriving business while creating positive change in the very unregulated cosmetics/personal care industry. Whether you are a busy mom or employed, you can devote a few hours or 50+ to leading a change for a healthier tomorrow. They will provide you with the tools to run a successful business on your terms while being supported by a passionate and successful team of consultants who will help you every step of the way. Share life-changing information that matters! Call or text (310) 710-2980.
IMPACT Personal Safety A dedicated group of women and men working together to end the cycle of violence. They do this by empowering women, children, and men to take control of their lives through physical and verbal skills and the fundamental truth that your life is worth fighting for. Dateline NBC News Segment on Impact Personal Safety.
Reyes Adobe Days “RADruns: 10K & 10-Miler” Saturday, October 11that 7am Celebrate Reyes Adobe Days by running this one of a kind course featuring historic and scenic views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Agoura Hills. Race begins at City Hall passing by our beautiful National and State Parks including Paramount Ranch and Malibu Creek State Park. The 10-Miler continues through beautiful Malibu Lake and onto scenic Mulholland Highway before returning to an exciting finish back at City Hall. USATF Certified and Sanctioned. Register at www.radruns.org.
Coffee & Conversation With Gail Reichlin, Tuesday, October 21st Dor Chadash and Sinai Temple host Coffee and Conversation with discipline expert and author of “The Pocket Parent,” Gail Reichlin. Topics covered will include not listening, whining, lying, sibling squabbles and other topics challenging us as parents on a daily basis. Despite the serious nature of these challenges, audience should be Prepared to Laugh! Email mailto:leshem19@gmail.com for more information.
Exercise Your Brain While Learning About Your Brain Entertaining, Informative Lectures For Non-Scientists. Classes in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Skirball Dr. Milstein discusses the latest science research as well as incredible research that will be tomorrow’s headlines. Topics include understanding your amazing brain as well as new insights into health, aging and the latest medical treatments on the horizon. Dr. M’s lectures demystify the most cutting edge science in an easy to understand and entertaining manner. Visit the website for schedule.
Multi-Family Moving Sale Saturday, Oct 4th from 8am-3pm Furniture, Housewares, Clothing-(children & adult) toys & tools & even a Car for sale too! 4591 DeCelis Place IN Encino, 91436
Liquidating Jewelry Making Supply Inventory Jewelry designer is liquidating supplies. Seed beads, kids’ pendants, semi-precious pendants, semi-precious stones, crystals, findings of all kinds, stringing materials, kids’ handmade necklaces, packaged earrings and bracelets, beads for kids’ jewelry and much, much more. There’s too much to post pics but contact Maria at (818) 679-0682 for more information. www.facebook.com/MCLjewelrydesigns
The Paley Center for Media Announces the Return of PaleyPresents Weekend Screenings in New York & LA October 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th at 12:10pm There are tricks and treats a-plenty as the Paley Center celebrates Halloween with a grab bag of episodes and specials celebrating every ghoul’s favorite holiday. The family programming revolves around the mischief and witchery of October 31st. Screenings: Garfield’s Halloween Adventure; The Addams Family; Soul Man; Tales from the Darkside.
Openings at Daycare in Northridge Local Jen’s List member has had a great experience at Bertina’s Daycare. The environment provided by the caring staff is 100% safe and welcoming. This small daycare provides and unique setting with individualized attention. They love that they take an interest in the child’s motivation to play and learn. Music, English, and Gymnastics classes are provided as well as snacks and homemade meals throughout the day. Can’t imagine a better place for happy little ones to grow up. Each child is showered in love and it shows.
Beautiful Candid Style Children’s Portraits: Fall & Halloween Special, $150 Maria’s specialty is capturing people’s true personality and her favorite subject is KIDS! She loves to photographing kids in a park or on the beach when they are playing. You’ll get much more natural-looking candid portraits if you just let them be who they are and have fun! She is only running this special in October. Make sure to book your session now.
Ski Week Lake Tahoe For Sold Out Thanksgiving Week From November 23rd–30th Rated #1 of 5 Hotels in Squaw Valley on Trip advisor. Great Tahoe area getaway – reserved for Thanksgiving Week!! Featuring a full kitchen, this suite includes a dining area, sitting w/fireplace, a flat-screen TV and spa tub. Unit sleeps 4-has Murphy Bed and Queen Size Bed, Kitchen with full oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator – fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, cutlery so you can have your very own Ski Thanksgiving! This is valued at over $1,800 – renting for $850. Call (310) 614-1477.
Fall Specials On All Art Classes The Arterie is an art studio for all ages, emphasizing the fundamentals of drawing and painting and including mixed media and sculpture, too. Classes grouped by age; all skill levels welcomed! Get your creative juices flowing and take a discount on tuition. All students enrolling in classes will receive 40% off their first month of tuition Details: Must mention JensList40. Excludes One+One™ classes. Cannot combine with other discounts. Must call to schedule first class, (805) 379-1426.
Seeking to Feel Relaxed & Restored? Massage by Dana offers a wide range of styles since ’94. A 60/ 90 minutes of a mixed- massage that draws on elements of Swedish, Thai and structural bodywork. Additional modalities: Prenatal, TMJ, Reflexology, Lymphatic drainage. A professional at custom tailoring each massage session. Clients have frequently responded with high appreciation to the deep stretching involved, a relief from chronic pain, the elimination of tight spots and the refreshing personal touch. Services offered in offices, homes or at events. Accepts med insurance. www.yelp.com/biz/massage-by-dana-valley-village
Purple Plum Torte With those seasonal purple Italian prune-plums, make this delicious torte (where the batter miraculously rises up around the halved fruit) in a prepared 9″ springform pan. Using an electric mixer, cream butter/sugar, add eggs then dry ingredients (sugar, fat and flour alts okay). Spoon batter into pan, arrange halved/pitted plums on top cut side down, and sprinkle with lemon juice/cinnamon/1-2 T sugar. Bake, cool. Better the next day (if you can wait.) Can also use other freestone fruit: pluots, firm/ripe peaches/nectarines, flavorful apricots. http://www.bonappetempt.com/2014/08/purple-plum-torte.html#comment-form GF Purple Plum Torte https://food52.com/recipes/14304-original-plum-torte
Wednesday Morning Donation Yoga in the Palisades Wednesdays, 9-10 am at Fancy Feet Dance Studio 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite T20 in Pacific Palisades Join yoga instructor Gretchen Lightfoot for her weekly donation yoga class. Open to all ages, genders, and levels of fitness. Props and modifications available. Bring a yoga mat and a towel. Dress in comfortable, loose clothing. Suggested contribution is $7-$10. You will be asked to sign a Release of Waiver and Liability.
Apple Product Training: iPads, iPhones, Macs & More Perfect Your Skills With Apple Products. Receive personal training on your Apple products and learn more than you ever thought possible on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad! Tracie Karasik will work with you to create a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style and experience. She worked for Apple, Inc. for 3.5 years and has a B.A. in film from CSUN. She is knowledgeable, professional and consults in SF & Conejo Valley. Call (805) 558-0188 or email tracie@tlkmultimedia.com to schedule your 1st lesson.
Are You a SAHM Living in Santa Monica & Looking For Support? Check out MOMS Club of Santa Monica. They have weekly play dates, monthly socials, field trips, holiday parties, moms’ nights out, a babysitting co-op, and more. For more information, email smvmc.membership@gmail.com. Live outside of Santa Monica? Find your local chapter at www.momsclub.org/blog/find-a-chapter/.
Jill Hogue Virtual Assistant Services Do you need a professional assistant to help with things like budgeting, Quickbooks, social media, organizing, concierge services, or any other short or long term projects? Jill Hogue has over 15 years experience as an executive assistant and is available to help anyone from photographers, graphic designers, real estate agents, entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, etc. Call for more information and learn how a Virtual Assistant can help you get you organized today.
Are Your Kids Struggling in Math? For those taking Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, now is the critical time to make sure they understand all the concepts. Don’t let your kids flounder. Derrick is a professional tutor offering 1-on-1 help. He is very patient and has helped many students in the West Valley over the years. He also tutors SAT, ACT, ISEE, CAHSEE, CHSPE. $45/hr. Call Derrick in West Hills at (818) 992-0625 for a free meet-and-greet. Only need occasional help – help available via phone or Skype.
LA Parent is Looking for Cover Kids Don’t miss the 2014 Shooting Stars Cover Kids Contest and a chance for your child to be on the cover of LA Parent. The magazine’s photographers will be at Plaza El Segundo, Oct. 11, 10am-3pm. Sign up for VIP gift bags and priority access! Food stations by Whole Foods, family fun with Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, prizes, including Razor scooters, and fun activities by Zimmer Children’s Museum and WonderTree Kids. Sign up at www.LAParent.com. Use discount code JEN for $5 off registration.
Music Class for Children Ages 10 Months-6 Years With Mommy/Daddies in the Room Mondays & Tuesdays Email innovativeslp@innovativeslp.com or
World-Class Tennis Coaching For Child & Adults of All Levels From Beginner to Professional Elame Tennis Consulting is currently accepting clients for tennis coaching in the Los Angeles area. Individual or group instruction is available on your private court or on ours. Taught by former ITF and Davis Cup tennis professional who can prepare students for high-level competition or help players reach their full potential. For more information and to schedule sessions, call Simon at (706) 662-8008 or email simonelame@yahoo.com .
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