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Today in History Thomas Edison showed the 1st motion picture (1889) The first Physician’s Assistants graduate from Duke University (1967) Come and Take it Day Mad Hatter Day Physician Assistant Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities weekly since 2010. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “LIFE SKILLS” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: personal care, responsibility, self-reliance, invention, resourcefulness, ingenuity. THE “CRITICAL WINDOW” during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for LIFE SKILLS begins at birth. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Life Skills experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. SOME Life Skills tidbits: TALK about and LISTEN to OUTSIDE SOUNDS of animals, nature, vehicles like * birds chirping * dogs barking (all outside animal sounds) * rustling wind and leaves * waves crashing at the beach * the crack of lightning * rain and hail * gardeners’ blowers * horns honking * garbage truck pickup * aircraft overhead. Next week – Life Skills, pt. 4. Email msmarm@roadrunner.com for more info.
“Mom, why don’t I have any friends? I sit by myself at lunch, I never get invited on playdates or sleepovers… I am so lonely.” Being a kid can be hard. Whether your child is a kindergartener, middle school student or a senior in high school, making and maintaining strong friendships can be very difficult. Social Coaching Club can help! We offer social skills coaching, therapeutic services and social empowerment classes to increase self-confidence, assertiveness, effective communication and friendship-building skills in children, tweens and teens. Social Coaching Club, Helping Parents Help Their Kids® 818.379.3340
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 (310) 745-4007 for more info and to reserve your slot.
Or Echad brings Judaism to You with HomeShul, A Quality Jewish Education Brought to Your Home HomeShul offers Group classes taught personally by Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth in your home! This pioneer program is Exciting & Innovative, Experiential & Project-Based, engages all Learning Styles, w/Games, Art, Music, Drama, Improv, Cooking, Field Trips & Family Holiday Celebrations. Students have fun learning about Judaism & preparing for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, creating lasting relationships w/friends & their Rabbi & Cantor. Private Study also available. Enroll before 10/15 for $100 off! 818-486-9685
2nd Annual Feit 4 Kidz Gala Benefit Dinner Saturday, November 15th at The Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles Will raise funds and awareness for the Feit 4 Kidz Fertility Loan Fund of The Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA). In addition to live music and dancing, a silent auction, live auction, photo-booth, appetizers, cocktails, and an open bar, the program will explain how the Feit 4 Kidz Fertility Loan Fund, created in 2013, addresses the needs of Jewish couples in Southern California struggling with in vitro fertilization bills and expenses by providing them with interest-free loans of up to $15,000. www.jfla.org/feit4kidzeventinvitation/
Pam the Poet She is AMAZING! Highly recommend! I cannot say enough good things about her. Personal poems written for any event, i.e. showers, birthdays, retirement parties, etc. Creative, reliable, quick and talented. Her poems are a terrific addition to any party you are throwing/attending or for a loved one’s special occasion. She can also proof read anything you need. Email Pam at pbennish@earthlink.net.
Kid’s Club & Story Time With Glendale Library Every Other Saturday at 10:30am, beginning July 19th at the Bloomingdale’s Wing Free story time for children 10 and younger presented by Glendale Library, Arts and Culture. October 11th: Music Theme Storytime October 25th: Not So Spooky Theme Storytime 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
Splendid announces the launch of its first-ever children’s shoe line with a limited edition collaboration with Stride Rite® The Splendid for Stride Rite® collaboration merges Splendid’s® happy & relaxed style with Stride Rite’s dedication to trusted craftsmanship which has established them as the industry leader in premium children’s footwear. Inspired by Splendid’s signature rainbow of stripes and bright palettes, each style in the the Splendid for Stride Rite® collection will be fun to wear every day and feel as good as the clothing they take their inspiration from. The focus of this new collaboration was comfort, style and flexibility and each style was designed to dress up or down. http://www.striderite.com/en/search?q=splendid
Award Winning Speaker Coming to Sierra Canyon School Thursday, October 16th at 6pm Sierra Canyon School is pleased to welcome Michael Brandwein for an evening public presentation to parents of children pre-K through 8th grade. Brandwein, an award-winning educator, speaker, and author will speak on Bringing Out Their Best: How to Teach Kids Outstanding Skills for Life. The presentation is open to the public. Come for a special evening, and increase the positive communication in your home while developing warm, supportive relationships with your children to guide them to success. RSVP by October 10th to 818-882-8121 x260 or ssan@sierracanyonschool.org. Sierra Canyon Upper School Library 20801 Rinaldi Street in Chatsworth, 91311
Marzo’s Variety Show Saturday, October 11th from 3-4:15pm at the Zephyr Theatre The show will include a talented lineup of amazing family friendly performers including magicians, comedians, musicians, puppeteers, and more, plus games and prizes. Purchase tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/797112. 7456 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, 90046
Harvest Celebration Tarzana Whole Foods Market Sunday, October 12th from 3-5pm Families and children are invited to join NETIYA and Whole Foods Market to consider the apple. Meet a local farmer and gather in a Sukkah (harvest shelter) to celebrate, cook, craft and talk. You will make fresh applesauce using locally grown apples, mulling spices for cider, and apple crafts. You will talk about what makes a harvest a just harvest. 18700 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana
Your Jr. Chef can make a cranberry or blueberry torte Use fresh or frozen fruit. Make batter of butter/sugar (alt sweeteners okay)/flour (white ww okay)/eggs/almond extract, and spread in prepared 9″ springform pan. Arrange fruit on top in single layer. Bake, cool, enjoy. Comments suggest drizzling lemon curd/glaze or crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream; re crust, up almond extract, add lemon zest/juice. Parental supervision. http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2013/11/cranberry-torte/
Judgment Free, Artistic Organization The clutter surrounding our lives can be overwhelming, distracting and embarrassing. “Your Clutter Therapist” can help you with experience, skill, compassion and honesty. Going thru a lifetime of possessions can often be painful or at the very least tedious, exhausting and time consuming. Sorting, purging, downsizing, boxing, shredding, donating, etc. Contact Kelly Wallace at YourClutterTherapist@gmail.com or call (818) 324-9600.
Second Sunday Concert: Rock with Luis Sunday, October 12th at 3pm at the Zimmer Children’s Museum With rock, reggae, ska folk and a rainbow of styles from Latin America including cumbia folk and bossa nova, Peruvian Native Luis will sing songs that dance from one language to another! This program is FREE with paid museum admission. Jewish Federation Building 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048. 323-761-8984
Need a Memorable Montage to Show at Your Next Special Event? TLKmultimedia provides video and photography services. One of their specialties includes taking your photos and video (new & old) to create unique, meaningful, and memorable montages! To them, every client is unique. TLKmultimedia takes a customized approach and your needs are important and heard every step of the way! Working with our expert team means you’ll get a video that’s entirely yours, crafted to meet your needs. Call or email today at (805) 558-0188 or tracie@tlkmultimedia.com.
‘Foreman Fran, Yes She Can’ Services include: ask about specific services; additional services may be available *cooking classes *editing *event planning *field trips *general contracting for small repair projects in your home *health coaching *house/pet/person sitting *personal shopper *photo editing *teaching English grades k- 4 *transportation and errands *travel planning. Email franiland@gmail.com my fees and additional 411.
Antique Tractor at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark Oct. 11th & 12th Topa Topa Flywheelers are back with their antique tractors, farm equipment & motors PLUS 3 daily tractor parades! Also on display, will be John Deere’s newest tractors. http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/antique_tractor
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Randy Kaplan – named one of the nation’s top family entertainers by NPR, PEOPLE magazine, Nickelodeon, and many others Available for birthday parties, guitar lessons, school events, music classes. “Randy Kaplan is one of those happy-they-exist people you can’t quite tell is playing kids’ music. And yet he is” (NEW YORK magazine). He blends American Roots Music and Comedic Storytelling. “Randy doesn’t dumb it down for the kids. He just expects them to come along for the ride. And they do” (TIME OUT NEW YORK). Randy has performed at many LA venues, including The Getty Museum, Skirball Center, McCabe’s Guitar Shop, and The Zimmer. He is “offbeat, smart and funny, funny, funny!” (Mindy Thomas, SIRIUS-XM KIDS PLACE LIVE Music Director).
Lanai Road SpOOktacular 2014 Sunday, October 19th from 11-4pm Friends of Lanai Booster presents… A Mostly Ghostly Carnival! Spirited fun for the whole family! Cool Games! Fabulous Food! Awesome Rides and Attractions! Creepy Crafts! Admission is Free! *Tickets for rides, games & food can be purchased inside the carnival. All proceeds benefit Lanai Road Public Elementary School! 4241 Lanai Road in Encino
If you love Indian food but don’t know how to cook it yourself, not sure what spices you need, or can’t get the spices where you live, then look no further! Kitchen Curry Master provides all home cooks with everything you need so you can cook fresh, authentic and delicious Indian dishes, the kit features a signature spice box, 12 natural spices and a step by step cooking guide to over 25 simple recipes! It’s a swift, organized and fresh approach to Indian cooking, offered at a great value of $79.99 (Includes FREE shipping in the US) available at Kitchen Curry Master’s online store at www.kitchencurrymaster.com.
A Faery Hunt at Fern Dell Sat., Oct. 18th from 10:30am-11:30am Deep within the forest where the friggle flowers grow, wondrous faeries can be found! Will you help Auntie Angelica find the faery door into Faeryland? Join this fun and gentle quest through the forest, meet the faery folke and become part of the story in this interactive original show. The shows are for boys and girls, and the young-at-heart. Please feel free to wear your faery best costume! $12.50
10% Off of All Web & Graphic Design Services For Jen’s List Readers Creation Web Design is offering 10% off all web and graphic design services for Jen’s List readers. If you need a website, newsletter, email blast, eBay store or logo contact us today. They’ve been in business for 11years and they go the extra mile for you and your business.
Ready for gross Halloween treats? Sweet recipes: Ned Stark cake pops, red & black candy apples, vampire apples (with fangs), vampire cookies, spider cookies, chocolate-covered cockroaches, eyeballs on a stick (lychees), turd nuggets (pnut/carob cookies), chocolate armpit hair, brains in a jar, brainy popcorn balls, bloody baklava. Savory recipes: moldy cheese balls, bleeding heart brie, monster mucus (oysters), bloody eggs, “hand “burger, severed fingers (hot dogs), shrimp cocktail brains, gore dumplings, jalapeno mice, spicy bat wings (chicken), intestines with subcutaneous fat covered in arterial plaque and bile (pastas), roasted fleshworm (baked bacon-wrapped tenderloin), zombie head cheese, baked devil’s brains in blood sauce (cauliflower baked in beet sauce – vegetarian). Beverages: shrunken-head cider, monster mash slush. Note: recipes found on different sites, and not all links work directly; some will go to a website main page, then search within. http://fb-troublemakers.com/30-gross-looking-halloween-treats-29473/
Holiday Photography Early Bird Special Thinking about your holiday photos, creeping upon us? Book today! Servicing two decades in the graphics & design industry, Alaura Imagery & Design is offering the special friends and family package rate (including CD of high-res images) for all Jen’s List members who book a holiday photoshoot for October & November. Calendars are beginning to fill, jump the early bird bandwagon to reserve your preferred date for your family’s photoshoot. (Be sure to mention Jen’s List to receive friends & family rate!)
House & Pet Sitter: $20-$95, References Available Want someone who will take immaculate care of one of your most precious assets: your home and pets. Duties include: maintaining a stable environment and routine for your pets, and ensuring the safety of your home while you are away. Overnights include feeding, play/walking, lots of love and attention, litter box and/or yard pet waste clean-up, and basic home maintenance including plant watering, rotating lights and blinds, bringing in trash bins, mail/newspapers, and home security checks. Services tailored. http://cindyswim32.wix.com/myresume
WHS Fall Food Truck Festival Sunday, October 12th from 11am-4pm at Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks In addition to music and food, the festival will feature family activities, including a dunk tank, giant slide, bounce house, and a visit from the Ventura County Fire Department. Two dog adoption groups will be at the event. Tickets are $7 prepaid, and $10 at the day of the event.
Family Management: It Does Exist Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm A five-week course for the entire family with Siggie Cohen, a child and family therapist, with over 25 years of experience. A family is an organism with many needs and wants, at times in synch with one another…at other times not so much. Learn to manage your family, understand who is in charge, what is your family “culture”, how to enhance your family’s self esteem, and achieve a peaceful co-existence. 5 Tuesdays from October 21st through November 18th from 7 to 8:30pm. $175 per person, $300 per couple.
8 Weeks of Soccer: Ages 2 & Up With the lowest child-to-coach ratios in LA, Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through an age-specific curriculum, they use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork. Low child-to-coach ratios and positive reinforcement ensure that each child improves at his or her own pace while having a blast! Enroll Today and get $20 off with promo code JFAL14! Call (310) 998-0010 with questions. http://la.supersoccerstars.com/
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