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13 Isn’t the Same Anymore, So Why Should Your Child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah Be?
Congregation Beit T’Shuvah offers a unique approach to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience. A highly personalized program for each unique family, Congregation BTS works to form relevant and meaningful connections to Judaism, to clergy, and to a community, with opportunities to participate and be of service. Your child will be surrounded by people, opportunities and ideas they can actually relate to and grow from. Learn more today! Call Cheryl at 310.204.5200 x213 or cwolf@beittshuvah.org.
This Day in History
Date Your Mate Month
Foster Care Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Hamburger Month
National Photograph Month
National Recommitment Month
National Salad Month
Older Americans Month
England releases the first 1st adhesive postage stamp(1840)
The first wagon train 1841 1st wagon train leaves Independence, Mo for California (1841)
“Buffalo Bill” Cody’s first Wild West Show (1883)
The Empire State Building was dedicated. (1931)
Cereal food “Cheerios” hits store shelves. (1941)
Slugger Mickey Mantle hits his first home run (1951)
Mr. Potato Head is introduced. (1952)
May Day
Loyalty Day
Mother Goose Day
Save the Rhino Day
KidsCanCode – Learn to Code and Make Video Games
Learning to code is a great life skill, and a KidsCanCode summer camp is a great way to get started. Beginner classes start at age 8 (typing required). For older kids: playing games is easy, but making them is hard! Game development is challenging, math-intensive, and very rewarding. Combine your creativity and technology skills to make something amazing. Camps this summer in Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Santa Clarita. See website for schedule.
Aloha Beach and Surf Summer Camp
We LOVE this camp!!! The boys look forward to it EVERY summer. Aloha Beach Camp is an aquatic sports day camp for kids and teens ages 4-15. Activities are ongoing, so you can show up any time between those hours. This will be a free, family-friendly event where you can learn about Aloha Beach Camp’s summer camp program, meet the camp staff, enjoy free refreshments, play games, win prizes, and see how camp operates on day-to-day basis.
Perkins Education Solutions
Tutoring not enough? Call the Coach! Does your child, teen, or young adult need help with focus, productivity, and confidence? If they have ADHD, executive function deficits, or another learning disability, they may need more than tutoring. They specialize in academic and executive function coaching for students in school or college. For 25 years, Dr. Clarence Perkins has helped students develop strategies and skills to stay organized, complete work, and experience success.
Girls Night Out – Strength and Self Love Expo
Friday, May 12th from 5-9pm
Moms, daughters, sisters, friends you’re invited to this FREE event sponsored by the City of Agoura’s Cultural Arts Council. Fitness and mental well-being presenters, tons of vendors, activities, food, music, and more! Come love your body and yourself! Great for teens! RSVP not required but encouraged for door prize raffle eligibility. For more info check out www.91301.0rg or email Julie at Carts@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us.
Open House at Oak Crest Academy for Prospective Parents/Students
Sat., May 6th from 11am-1pm in Oak Park
Get a Sneak Peak of our school and programs. Parents and students are invited to come and find out about Oak Crest Academy. Meet our teachers, staff and current families. For questions or more information, email info@oakcrestacademy.org or call (805) 200-3087.
Grandparent & Me — Lag BaOmer — Sunday Morning Story time
Sunday, May 14th from 10-11:30am
Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles and PJ Library present: ‘Grandparent & Me’ — Sunday Morning Story time. Music, singing, crafts and an interactive story for preschoolers ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old and their Grandparents or other Special Persons. Each session meets on a Sunday morning. $20 per family, per session or register for all 8 sessions for $140 and get one free! Space is limited.
Community-Wide Open House at The Annual Encino Preschool Fair
Sat., May 6th from 10am-1pm at St Nicholas Episcopal Church
Come to THE resource fair designed especially for families in Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana & surrounding communities! Get to know the TOP preschools and kid-friendly businesses in the area, learn effective parenting techniques and attend our Kid Fashion Show + meet other cool moms and dads in the community. Come early and be one of the first to receive a free gift bag & exciting giveaways. Get huge discounts on preschool registration, parenting classes and so much more! The fair is perfect for families of all stages!
Rolling For Pink 9th Annual Bunko Tournament
Saturday, June 24th at 1pm
Rolling For Pink has raised over $300,000 and still rolling! Help the fight against breast cancer! Play Bunko, enjoy food and beverages from local vendors and all registered players receive the ultimate swag bag. Raffle, live auction and much more. All proceeds to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Breathwork Soundbath Experience with Guru Mitar
Sunday, May 7th from 2:30-4:30pm
Join Guru Mitar Kaur at Goorus Yoga and learn to use the breath & vibrational sound to super-charge your meditation & unlock your potential! You’ll relax and replenish every nerve and cell in your body through a nourishing Sound Bath of Gongs, Tibetan and Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, Wind Chimes and Tuning Forks. Open to all, except those more than 3 months pregnant. $35 early/$40 day of.
A Faery Hunt & Fairy Birthday Party
Saturday, May 13th from 10:30am-1pm
First one of A Faery Hunt’s award-winning shows. Accompany the faery folke on a fun gentle quest to find the Fairy Royalty. Then a birthday party for one of the Fairies and you’re invited! The fairy birthday party is filled with fun, dancing, games, fairy unicorn readings, fairy face painting, one-on-one time with the Fairy Princess, food and frolic. Groups and birthdays are welcome. Call 818-324-6802 or email reservations@afaeryhunt.com for more info.
Aquatic Safety Instruction LLC, Giving the Gift of Water Safety since 1978
Learning to Swim is not Enough, Learning to Survive is Everything(trade mark sign). Mention this ad on Jen’s list for $10 Splash Cash! Email Info@aquaticsafetyinstruction.com or call 818)363-0221 for more info.
Raising a Heroin Addict…
And Something Every Mom Should Know
St. Finbar School Fiesta
May 5th-7th
There will be great food, featuring American, Filipino, Mexican and more. There will be games and fun for the whole family to enjoy!
The 2017 Fran Drescher Health Summit
An intense, educational day at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion that will transform attendees from patients into medical consumers. We will shake you up and blow your mind with the latest information on topics including Traditional vs. Alternative Medicine, GMOs, Mental Health, Men’s Health, Detoxing Your Home, Current Environmental Issues, and more. You won’t leave without saying WOW!
The Book of You by Kate and David Marshall
How can you show the child you helped raise what a uniquely wonderful person they have become? The Book of You celebrates your teen or adult child on a milestone birthday or graduation, or as they embark on marriage or the joys of parenthood. In this gift journal, bestselling husband-wife team David and Kate Marshall-authors of The Book of Us and What I Love About You-offer creative ways to capture your love and gratitude. With writing prompts, checklists, and space for treasured photos, you’ll compile a collection of fond memories and hopes for the future that will be a cherished keepsake for years to come.
Rock-N-Roll Summer Camp at Burbank Music Academy
May 30th-Aug. 18th
Hoping for a rockin’ summer? Sign up for Burbank Music Academy’s Rock-N-Roll Summer Camp, where students will learn about music, theory, history, technique, and form their own rock bands! Learn to play real instruments, real songs, and perform on stage! All experience levels are welcome. Ages 6 – Teen. Camp runs Mon.-Fri., from 9am-3pm, aftercare available until 6pm. For enrollment information, call (818) 845-7625 or visit www.BurbankMusicAcademy.com.
Anaheim Baby Show
May 9th-13th at the Anaheim Convention Center
Designed for expectant and new families, the Anaheim Baby Show is a wonderful family-friendly mega-event featuring everything to do with maternity, baby, and toddler-from top products, to trusted parenting experts, to lots of family fun and support.
Skin cancer, melanoma warning signs you should never ignore
May Annual Sales
Gardening supplies, luggage, mattresses, late spring clothes; also annual sales on new summer clothes. Jewelry, outdoor furniture, TVs, some appliances. Asparagus, bananas, beets, bermuda onions, blueberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, corn, cucumbers, grapefruit, green or wax beans, green onions, lemons, lettuce, nectarines, oranges, peas, pineapples, plums, raspberries, radishes, rhubarb, strawberries, spinach, squash, watercress. 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.
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May 1 2017
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