Applying to Private Schools for September 2017?
L.A. School Scout™ injects calm, humor, compassion, and expertise into finding the right fit school for your child. They are now scheduling consultations for school placement in 2017, be it Kindergarten or middle school, high school or California and East Coast boarding schools. For more information about their services, email sandy@LAschoolscout.com or call 877.877.6240.
Today in History
The Nautilus, a nuclear powered submarine is the first submarine to cross the North Pole under water. (1958)
National Watermelon Day
Temple Aliyah’s Preschool – Toddler & 2’s have only one & two spots left
There is just ONE more spot in the Toddler (18-24mo) room and TWO spots available in the 2-year old room at Temple Aliyah’s Early Childhood Education program! Parents rave about Temple Aliyah’s nurturing environment and Jewish atmosphere of warmth and love where each child has the opportunity to grow, learn and develop at his own pace, and where he or she is always accepted for their unique self. For more information, schedule a tour or register, call (818) 346-1552 or visit www.TempleAliyah.org/ece.
Ready to rejoin the Workforce or find your direction?
Take control of your destiny and explore your potential. Your career is a major part of your life and it affects you as a whole person and your path to self-fulfillment. Thomas Hoffman M.S., Master Career Counselor uses a variety of proven techniques, testing and counseling to help you uncover your strengths and focus on your career goals. Services offered for clients in High School, College and Mid-Career changers. Expert in Workforce Return. Contact careerexplorers@msn.com or 818.661.3611.
Interior Design Firm – Designing Thoughtful, Livable Spaces
Bleue Design Inc. is a full service interior design firm that manages every aspect of a project from original concept to completion. Projects range in size and involvement, from interior styling to extensive remodels. Projects are located throughout California with recent work in Santa Monica, Pasadena, Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Visit www.bleuedesign.com for more details, including company profile, portfolio and a list of services. The goal is for you to fall in love with your home!
Or Echad, A New Alternative to the Traditional Jewish Community
Join Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth for:
High Holy Day Services: Bring in the New Year with inspirational & musical services at Agoura/Calabasas Comm. Center. Supervised Kid’s Activity Room with arts/crafts, games, snacks.
Rosh Hashanah: Oct 2nd & 3rd
Yom Kippur: Oct 11th & 12th (& Yizkor)
Or Echad Membership Includes: High Holy Day Tickets for your family, access to all community events for the year, Monthly Shabbat Services, Torah Talk, Women’s Group & more.
HomeShul: Quality Jewish Education Brought to Your home! Small groups-Grades K-7 & Private B’nai Mitzvah Tutoring.
Life Cycle Officiating: Wedding, Conversion, Baby Naming, Adult B’nai Mitzvah, Funeral/Shiva.
Call 818-486-9685 or email Rabbi.Ira@OrEchad.org.
Complimentary Family Game Night, Dinner and Shabbat – All are welcome
This Friday, August 5th, starting at 5:30pm
Join Kol Tikvah for Family Game Night & Shabbat!
5:30pm – Fun Bingo Games for ages 2-102 & Complimentary Breakfast for Dinner with RSVP
6:30pm – Friendly Shabbat Service with Rabbi Jon & Soloist Joel Stein. Service followed by sweet treats and coffee.
RSVP by Thursday. August 4th to https://goo.gl/forms/gN5UNAErMV4XGkZ23 or call Debbie at 818.348.0670 x200 or email dshayer@koltikvah.org. Kol Tikvah is a progressive Jewish Community where all are welcome!
Free Spin Classes for the Month of August – Spread the word!
Join Kyrsha at The Studio RYT, Westlake Village. Mon/Wed 6pm, Fri 9:30am & Denise Sat 10am! Great music, great vibes and a GREAT workout! Have you always wanted to see what the hype is all about? Well c’mon and check it out now! These classes are TOTALLY FREE only for the month of August! Also, coming this Fall – The Studio RYT will become Revolution Fitness, Agoura Hills! Expanding to 8000 sqft.! 60 Brand New RealRyder bikes! Brand New Lights & Sound! and of course…. More DRUMS!!! Larger Cardio Room, Personal Training Fitness Floor, Full Service Spa, More Instructors, More Classes, etc.
880 Hampshire Rd, Suite E in Westlake Village, 91361
805.497.7433
Newbie Shade is a car seat shade structure designed for the tiny traveler
Los Angeles family created Newbie Shade for their newborn and want to share it with you! Newbie Shade shields your baby from the bright sun during car rides. Simply attach Newbie Shade to the front and back seat headrests to provide your baby with a shade structure that stays in place right where you want it. Compatible with infant, front, and rear facing convertible car seats. Your precious cargo is shaded from the sun, but the view out the window and of your baby remains.
Marzo’s Variety Show for Kids
Sunday, August 28th from 11am-12:15pm at the Zephyr Theatre
$8.99 in advance, $10 at the door, ages 2 and under free. Advance tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2585510.
7456 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, 90046
Loopit – Stylish headphones that are always there and never tangled
They can be worn as a stylish necklace or stuffed in a bag or pocket if jewelry isn’t your thing. With the clasp formed, the headphones are not likely to tangle! Every loopit comes with 3 silicone ear buds to ensure a perfect fit & carrying case. Four fabulous styles to choose from. They also have crystal clear microphone for all of your conference calls on the go. No more storing your headphones in your hand, dangling them on your shoulder, stuffing them in your handbag or wearing them in your ears when you don’t need them – You can even wear them as a necklace through airport security so one less thing to fumble with.
Free To Be Me Drum Circle
Sunday, Aug. 14th at 3pm
Bummm bad um dumb a dum dum. Grab a drum and feel the beat move you! Join the Free to Be Me Drum Circle guides us through the thrill, the fun, and the healing of the drum! http://www.freetobemedrumcircle.com
Get your tickets for Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl
August 5th & 6th
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the beloved annual tradition, featuring classic ballet and the iconic 1812 with the Bowl’s famous pyrotechnic display. The program also includes selections from Swan Lake, White Swan Pas de Deux & Black Swan Pas de Deux. Members of the USC Trojan Marching Band and dancers from the American Ballet Theatre will also be performing. Presented by the LA Phil.
CBF Returns with More of the Best Craft Beers, Food and Music in Southern California
California’s largest travelling beer festival is set to return to beautiful Bonelli Park in San Dimas on September 10th-11th. Celebrating the best microbreweries and craft beers from across the Golden State, California Beer Festival Los Angeles will showcase over 85 ice-cold craft beers on tap, exciting musical performances, bikini bocce ball, a fleet of tasty food vendors and more. Beer enthusiasts and aficionados alike are invited to enjoy 85+ craft ciders and beers at “Craft Beer Heaven” on Saturday, and families will have a blast at Sunday’s food & entertainment-centric “Sunday Funday”.
Is your child an actor? Audition Coaching with ABC and Disney Actress, Brittany Ross
Brittany Ross is a working actress. She plays Courtney on ABC’s, The Middle, and has appeared in numerous Disney and Nickelodeon shows. Her unique teaching style gives young actors the tools they need to book their dream jobs. Clients have appeared in Hot in Cleveland, The Middle, Bad Teacher, Austin and Alley, and more! Brittany coaches every level of actor; from the beginner to the working pro. For private coaching or inquire about group classes, call (818) 390-1349.
Open Call 2016: Play Debuts at Barnsdall Park
Upcoming exhibition Open Call 2016: Play kicks off on August 14th at Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) at Barnsdall Art Park (4800 Hollywood Boulevard). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and LAMAG continues its commitment to emerging SoCal artists with this community-based, thematic biennial, which explores the notion of “play” in all its forms. This year’s Open Call continues what is among the largest and longest running non-juried exhibitions in Los Angeles. On view through September 18, the show is set to showcase the provocative and whimsical work of more than 300 promising artists from across Southern California selected by former LAMAG curator Scott Canty.
The Coolest Kids Obstacle Race is Coming to Mammoth & Big Bear
Aug. 26th-27th & Sept. 3rd-4th
The Kids Adventure Games™ offers kids, ages 6-14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, environmental awareness and fun. The kids cross the finish line, muddy, sweaty, smiling and full of pride. The intent of the Kids Adventure Games™ is to be challenged yet have fun, be determined, develop good character, sportsmanship, teamwork, build grit and resiliency, be able to think on your feet and finish the day with a smile. What the Kids Adventure Games™ creates is an exceptional kid’s event with far reaching, lifelong lessons.
Whole Person Drumming
Developed from the two major rhythmic influences in my life: Baba Olatunji and the TaKeTiNa rhythm method. Baba’s curriculum is joyous, connecting us to our earth-based roots– learning with drum, song and dance. TaKeTiNa is a method enabling us to feel rhythm directly in the body– without an instrument. Together, these modalities form an opportunity for a deepened experience of feeling and connecting to ourselves and others through music and movement.
Simi Valley High School Cross Country Team FUNdraiser Run at historical Corriganville Regional Park
Come support the SVHS XC Team and participate in a 5K for $5 on August 10th. All ages and abilities welcome! Registration 6pm; Start at 7pm. Walk or run; but have fun! Located at 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley, 93063, where Kushner meets Santa Susana Road. For more information, contact Coach Nick at 818-618-4147.
Kids Improv Classes in Studio City start August 15th
Studio LOL, the award-winning improv comedy studio for kids in Studio City, is now enrolling for their fall session of improv classes. After-school, evening, and weekend classes are available for ages 4 to 18. The semester culminates in a performance for family and friends. All levels and personality types welcome.
Interested in a Labor Doula?
Lauren Ryan and Elizabeth Bedolla work shifts as a doula. Clients get double the expertise & have a well rested doula. They offer physical & emotional support, technical knowledge & navigate the hospital world. Take the pressure off your partner by having an experienced birth professional make your birth the best it can be. It does not matter if you want to avoid medication or get an epidural, Lauren and Elizabeth will help make the transition from pregnancy to parenthood a positive experience.
Essential Coaching Partners help people think more creatively about how to elevate their lives
They help you think more creatively about how to elevate your life. By designing an action plan that harnesses your values and strengths, they want you to define your own brand of success. Inspired by the process they developed and have implemented in their own lives, they created ReBoot Camp in order to share their easy-to-use system with others. Through the workshops they are able to make a difference in more peoples’ lives and enable you to connect with a community of like-minded people, all striving to make a positive change.
Parents, does your child have the acting bug?
Are you absolutely clueless regarding the whole process of getting an agent and taking headshots? Breaking into the acting business can be intimidating! Hollywood-Connections is a trusted and honest service dedicated to giving advice on how to begin. Owner Karen Forman has been representing actors for over 25 years, and so have all her consultants! Don’t waste your time and money on bad advice. 25% off all Jen’s List Members!
Adult/Elder Caretaker available
Denise is a caring, knowledgeable caretaker for the aging. She can be a loyal companion to run errands and help with activities around the house or in the neighborhood. Denise is also great with physical therapy, walking, exercising, helping with general care taking for the elderly or sick/recovering. She has fantastic references and has a proven history of being an amazing caretaker! Email denisemlab@yahoo.com.
Supports Groups for Alcoholics Anonymous, Dual Recovery Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
Monday – 6:15pm – Alcoholics Anonymous (*open)
Tuesday – 7pm – Dual Recovery Anonymous (*open)
Wednesday – 6:30pm – 12-Step Alumni Meeting(Previous Vista del Mar Hospital patients only)
Sunday – 10am – Narcotics Anonymous (*open)
Your family won’t even miss the meat in these meatless meals
August Annual Sales
Typical annual sales: You might find some pre-Labor Day sales. You will get a better selection before the big sales in September. There also may be some promotions on back-to-school items.
Major purchases typically on sale: Furniture.
Fruits and vegetables: apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, celery, chard, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, green or wax beans, green onions, green peppers, lima beans, limes, melons, nectarines, peaches, peas, pears, plums, summer squash, tomatoes. Note – With some produce now available all during the year, many people have forgotten when fruits and vegetables are really fresh. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher and that money may be going to local farmers.
Terry’s Tutoring Team provides one on one, individual instruction through private tutoring
They offer academic assessments, help with school placements and enrollment as well as test prep. They have years of experience and success. They are also currently hiring tutors!
Come and be part of our preschool where children are nurtured and lifetime friendships are built
The Early Childhood Center at Leo Baeck Temple offers a developmental approach to learning through play, experience, Jewish traditions and early literacy. The tree lined preschool emphasizes cognitive and developmental growth as the experienced staff gently challenges each child. Full day classes for ages 2-5 run from 9am-3pm with early drop-off starting at 8am and after school options until 5:30pm. Fall program begins September 6th. Call Sally to schedule a private tour at 310-476-2274.
Your Jr. Chef can make Chicken Parmesan Mac/Cheese Bites
Cook 1 C pasta (ww mac recommended), drain, set aside. In same pan, cook minced garlic in butter/oil, whisk in flour then milk. Whisk in shredded mozzarella and grated Parm until smooth. Add in cooked chicken pieces, oregano and fresh chopped tomato, and then 2 beaten eggs. Stir in cooked pasta, and spoon mixture into sprayed 12-C muffin pan. Cook about 10 min, and cool a bit before removing. Tomato sauce for dipping, optional. Pasta muffins can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 mo. Perfect for little fingers, a potluck or party buffet table. Parental supervision.
Sonoran Skincare
Dry hair and skin in the summer–arm yourself with Sonoran Skincare. Avocado Mango, Chamomile Shea, and Sunflower Mango–perfect scents for after a day at the beach– plus they’ll help keep your hair and skin nourished all in just one bottle. Sonoran Skincare handcrafts each conditioner to lock in moisture. The ultra-rich ingredients smooth and soften skin. Plus, the vitamins and fatty acids also provide nourishment. Sonoran Skincare was developed by a mom on a quest for a natural remedy for her daughter’s medical condition.
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