Make unforgettable musical memories with STARS STARS musical theater company in Hidden Hills teaches acting, singing, dancing, and other theater skills to children ages 5-15. Their mission since 2003 has been to provide children, no matter their ability, the opportunity to perform in a theatrical production while simultaneously building self-confidence. This summer they will have 2 four-week sessions, each culminating with a performance. Session 1: Seussical June 15th-July 12th, Monday – Friday from 9:30am-3:30pm Session 2: Bye Bye Birdie July 14th-August 9th, Monday – Friday from 9:30am-3:30pm Auditions: Saturday, June 6th Tuition: $950 per session 818.835.4962
Today in History Dance Like a Chicken Day A party of settlers led by John Smith establish the first permanent English settlement in New World at Jamestown Va. (1607) Vaseline petroleum jelly slides onto store shelves for the first time.(1878) The first U.S. space station, “Skylab” is launched. (1973) The last episode of Seinfeld is aired. It’s a sad day in May for millions of Seinfeld followers. (1998) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Bizzy Girls Camp: Make your own biz, fashion and more. Ages 7-12 At Bizzy Girls Entrepreneur Camp, girls design their own line of fashion, accessories, decor & more. They write mini biz plans, learn cost/profit, make an end of camp pop up store, sell their products, keep their earnings! There are sewing projects for girls that would like to learn or improve their sewing skills. Some locations have kitchens for our chef entrepreneurs. Camps are one week, Mon-Fri. Small classes, we have many returning students. Several locations. 310-467-7300
Temple Adat Elohim’s Summer Camp Gan Elohim Led by the Early Childhood Center program director Donna Becker, through arts, crafts, music, science/nature, cooking and drama, your children will experience and enjoy summer fun. They offer activities geared specifically for this age group, working on kindergarten readiness skills set in a fun, safe, familiar, nurturing environment and led by current Pre-K and TK teachers. Plus, special guests will join for some of the weekly themes. Camp hours are 9am-1pm, except for currently enrolled 18 month-2 year old children who go from 9am-Noon. Early care from 7:30-9am and late care until 6pm are available. For more info call, 805-497-6920 or go to http://www.adatelohim.org/Summer-Camp-Kindercamp or email dbecker@adatelohim.com.
An Incredibly FUN summer at Camp Los Encinos Looking for an exciting summer camp experience for your child? Come for summer fun at Camp Los Encinos! The summer camp experience will incorporate thrilling themes and weekly hands-on learning sessions that will surely engage all campers. The best part of Camp Los Encinos, besides the fun counselors, will be the wide variety of camper selected sessions, including enrichment classes. Weeks are filling up fast, so be sure to sign up today! http://losencinosschool.org/summercamp
Use the Shuben Group for all your real estate needs The dynamic real estate duo! Realtor wife and mortgage broker husband. Together they can help you with all your real estate needs. Whether it’s to buy or sell or refinance, Elise and Richard have the experience and the right attitude to make your transaction go as smooth as possible. They will be your advocates in this important event. Richard is also an attorney, specializing in real estate law, bankruptcies, civil cases, LLCs & trusts. Elise sells all the Valleys. (818) 883-9473 (818)590-2989
Save Money Now Off Your Rising Electric Bill With a Free Solar System SolarCity® SolarCity® has helped tens of thousands of homeowners save money by switching to clean, more affordable energy. With SolarCity® you simply pay for solar power by the month, just like your utility bill, only lower! They review your electrical bill and provide a no obligation proposal to save you money right now with a free solar system! Call (310) 487-1234 or visit www.zerocostsolar.com or darin.karpel@zerocostsolar.com. Zero Cost Solar, Inc. is a Certified Partner of SolarCity®.
May 19th from 6-8 pm in Costa Mesa & May 20th from 6-8 pm in Studio City Looking for dedicated individuals to mentor to success. Launch a powerfully modern business sharing a breakthrough product LSR10 that can transform your skin and even your life. Work part or full time schedule, enjoy unlimited rewards, flexibility & fun. Join the opportunity Events and be entered to win a variety of products! Want to RSVP? Find out more ? Call Liz 818.205-7258 or email lizyuja@gmail.com.
The Help Group’s 5th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair Sunday, May 17th from 11am-3pm This free event is an opportunity for all to discover the wonderful resources that Los Angeles has to offer its special needs community. The diverse mix of exhibitors offer resources for children, youth and adults; including local colleges and universities, therapeutic and respite services, educational supports, recreational and vocational programs, advocacy services and more. The afternoon will also offer therapy dogs, mini horses, arts and crafts table and an open playground. http://www.thehelpgroup.org/event/resource-fair/
Yummy Fresh Scallion and Asparagus Salad Lettuces unnecessary. After poaching/cooling/drying whole asparagus and trimmed scallions (6 min), slice into 1″ lengths, drizzle olive oil/red wine vinegar, and add s&p/chopped hard-cooked eggs; gently toss. Chill, and serve. http://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/detail/557
Are you Kids are Vegetarian or Vegan? www.VegKids.org is a club with events on weekends for vegetarian/vegan kids to connect with other vegetarian/vegan kids. On vacations, (for over twenty years), there have been no more conducive camps for Veg Kids. Your kid will be glad to not have to ask what’s in any of the food and not to have people giving a hard time about being veg. The camp food and activities are the most conscious and even non-veg kids do love it all.
You Deserve Reiki Healing Now: Jen’s List Discount – 50% It’s time for some inspiring, loving and invigorating self-care, don’t you think? Emily Lewis, founder of With Emily, creates an awesome experience for you to give yourself just that. With locations in Studio City and Hollywood, With Emily offers non-invasive Reiki healing to get rid of stress, pain and emotional blocks. Whether it’s your first time or 100th time experiencing Reiki, Emily will make you fall in love with it! Jen’s List readers receive 50% off your first session.
At MVP, Your Child is Their Most Valuable Patient MVP Pediatric Urgent Care is a physician-run practice dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care to the children of the San Fernando Valley! They believe the most important thing they can do for your child is to provide the bridge between an adult urgent care and the emergency room. Located at 18555 Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana at the SW corner of Reseda & Ventura. They are there for you and your loved ones 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm.
New Tween & Teen Girl Workshop on “Raising Body Confident Girls” Sunday, May 31st from Noon-3pm This interactive workshop will help girls develop an understanding of what “healthy” means in the adolescent world, engage in activities that focus on body image perception, and how popular media defines girls’ body image. The hidden aggression in girls, cyber bullying and social media will also be a major running theme throughout all workshops. Special guest, Natalie Backman, certified Holistic Health Counselor and Goal Coach for Young Athletes will be also be leading yoga with the girls.
June 15th-July 31st – Half & Full Day Camps This fantastic computer technology programming summer camp. For Grades 1-8 at the Encino and Northridge locations. 4 great camps to choose from: Minecraft, Robotics, 3D Printing and Design and Game & App design. The camp offers a healthy mix of sports, arts & science. The camp is designed for beginners to advance programmers (teaching programs: LUA, Scratch, Python, Sketch Up, Game Salad, and Stencyl). A great S.T.E.M program, that is fun and educational. Run by teachers.
Sign, Shine, and Save! PEEK-A BOO, I understand you, “I’m still hungry” or “I’m all through”. Imagine your baby understanding you! From love to hugs and all in between, give the gift of communication that can be seen! Start Baby Sign Language classes at SignShine® and start communicating with your little bundle! Pump Station Hollywood or Santa Monica (a $197 value). Coupon Code: JENSHINE – For Jen’s Members only: $22 off! Valid until June 30th. (310) 277-SIGN
Field Trip: Learn about Today’s “Rosie the Riveters” Take your daughters for a day downtown and stop at Union Station for “Women Can Build: Re-envisioning Rosie” (from May 22nd-June 19th), which features original photographs and stories of the determined women who are building America’s 21st Century transportation. These photographs, taken in factories across the country, inc. L.A., by Pulitzer Prize recipient Deanne Fitzmaurice, are being displayed alongside historic photographs of the original WWII-era “Rosie the Riveter” manufacturing workers who broke the mold, connecting past and present. Only 13% of those building our buses & trains in the US are women…but as these women say, “We CAN build!” Change is in the air.
Private Salon Studios For Rent on Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills Offering spacious private studios to Cosmetologist, massage therapist etc., allowing you to creatively design your ideal salon and service your clients on your terms. Studios available 7 days a week for schedule flexibility. Select furniture and equipment included. * Onsite Receptionist * Towel Service * Private Entrance * Private Bathrooms * Janitorial Service * Utilities Paid * Lounge and Bar service * Parking Call John Carnevali for availability at (805) 236-7646. www.TheExecutiveCutAndShave.com
SFV Enrichment Program Is Now Enrolling: Register between now and May 17th to Receive a 20% Discount Registration is now open for Star Thinkers Enrichment Program’s summer adventure, which begins in June 2015. Three sessions will be offered of two weeks each. Classes will be held Monday-Friday, June 15th– July 24th and will take place at a school in the Northridge area. STEP is designed for students who learn quickly in a different “out-of-the-box” way, who want to be challenged outside of the academic setting, who are “creative thinkers”, or gifted, talented, and artistic.
Elements Montessori Elementary: Open House Saturday, May 16th from 10am-2pm 21338 Dumetz in Woodland Hills 2015 – 2016 Enrollment 2015 Summer Program Kindergarten-4th grades The ONLY American Montessori Society Member Elementary School in the West Valley! A teaching staff with 20+ years experience! Follow the same educational model as Google’s Larry Page, and Sergey Brin, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales,and Peter Druckers. Elements offers hands-on learning, a low student-to-teacher ratio, and outdoor play areas. Read the reviews in Great Schools. www.facebook.com/elementsmontessorielementary?fref=ts www.ElementsMontessoriElementary.org
Jewish Family Child Care Open Monday Through Friday from 8am-5pm Luciana’s family day care is a place for your little ones to learn, play, and grow. The children are stimulated daily with unique activities such as cooking, planting in their garden, arts/crafts, music, gymnastics, and of course they learn about ALL of the Jewish holidays and traditions! For more information, contact Luciana at (818) 447-8385.
Free Trial: Family Yoga This Summer Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15am Join Guru Judith and the KSK family this Summer with Family Yoga. The classes is offered year round, and as a part of the Summer Camp experience. You may also attend the class on a drop in basis. Judith is able to work with beginners and experienced yoga practitioners class includes instruction in yoga fundamentals and guided meditation. Become one with your family in this wonderful class led by an amazing and warmhearted instructor.
Got Lice: My Hair Helpers is a Mobile Head Lice Removal Company Their natural products and combing technique are the best. My Hair Helpers is a mobile head lice removal company that specializes in natural but HIGHLY effective treatments. They have the highest ratings on YELP in Los Angeles. Their highly trained lice technicians are gentle and loving with your family. They will train you how to KEEP your kids lice free. Don’t suffer anymore! Call Amy today at (310) 874-4550.
SOPC’s Vacation Bible School: “Wilderness Escape” – Where God and Provides From June 22nd-June 26th from 9am-12pm Join Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Church’s Wilderness Escape VBS, where they will explore what life was like for the ancient Israelites. You will craft cool projects in the Israelite Camp, race through the wilderness as you play games, visit with Moses, and eat some interesting new food. Plus, you’ll meet lots of new friends! Camper Ages: 4 years old-5th Grade Junior Counselors: 6th-12th Grade Cost: $40 if you register by June 5th, after June 5th the cost is $45. Register at www.shermanoakspc.org/2015vbs/.
Pro Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist Available For Your Next Special Occasion Contact Jennifer, for your next special occasion. Jennifer specializes in weddings, proms, graduations, bar and bat mitzvahs, special events, photo shoots, makeup lessons, makeup parties and shopping trips. (818) 836-1139
Modern Fun Editorial Bar & Bat Mitzvah Photography by Shani Barel Shani Barel has been a photographer since her own Bat Mitzvah age and in recent years has specialized in photographing the rite of passage and the events that unfold around that day. Starting with a personal portrait session for a sign-in book and ending with squeezing in the middle of the Hora to get the shot – Shani is right there to capture the most important moments of the day so you can remember them forever. (310) 920-8227
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