Progressive Education in the Valley Children's Community School has been teaching elementary age children (K to 6) for over 30 years. Progressive education has been a staple of American education for over 100 years. With a focus on learning by doing and helping children know themselves as learners, CCS' socially conscious curriculum has helped create students who are prepared for middle school, but more importantly for life. Come see it for yourself! www.ccsteaches.org     Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history ... ...continue reading

CURTIS SCHOOL "CURTIS GRAS" FAIR! Sunday, October 11th from 10am-4pm The Curtis Fair will be coming to life with a New Orleans' flair...welcome to CURTIS GRAS! Over 29 carnival rides and games for all ages, face painting and arts and crafts. Come enjoy some of LA's favorite food trucks including In & Out and CPK, as well as some amazing tastes from the South from Harold & Belle's Cajun & Creole Food to the Beignet Truck. Enjoy a fabaleuz silent auction with hundreds of amazing items. Come hear the sounds and see the sparkle and lights of New Orleans! Free! ... ...continue reading

MINECRAFT GAMING LEAGUE Super League Gaming, the world's first in-theater video game league, will let your kids take their love of Minecraft beyond your living room walls. In the six-week fall after school program, your gamers will play and collaborate on teams with 4-7 members their own age as they compete in battles, see their moves play out on the big movie screen and get the opportunity to win $15,000 in scholarships and prizes. https://superleague.com/     Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Peanuts ... ...continue reading

Bed Rest Life Coach - Are you on bed rest due to a high risk pregnancy? Life Coach, Jessica Fisher, specializes in supporting women who are on bed rest due to pregnancy complications. Being on bed rest is a very stressful and isolating experience. Personalized coaching reduces stress so you can realign your focus to giving birth to a healthy, full term baby. Whether you are on strict hospital bed rest for several months or home bed rest for a couple of weeks, coaching can be customized to fit your individual needs. Schedule your free consultation! www.bedrestlifecoach.com ... ...continue reading

MINECRAFT GAMING LEAGUE 20% OFF UNTIL TODAY - SEPTEMBER 30th Super League Gaming, the world's first in-theater video game league, will let your kids take their love of Minecraft beyond your living room walls. In the six-week fall after school program, your gamers will play and collaborate on teams with 4-7 members their own age as they compete in battles, see their moves play out on the big movie screen and get the opportunity to win $15,000 in scholarships and prizes. https://superleague.com/     Today in History ... ...continue reading

Back To School Offer at Blue Starz Dance & Theatre in Sherman Oaks Jens List readers mention 'Jen10' to receive 10% off your 1st month's tuition. A renowned, warm & friendly studio offering group classes from 18 months-12 yrs in Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop/Jazz, Acro, Drama & Musical Theatre, & private lessons in piano, vocal & violin. They offer Spring recitals, shows, workshops & birthday party packages. Call Blue Starz at 818-404-2132 or email info@bluestarzproductions.com to schedule your FREE TRIAL CLASS! Enrollment open year round ... ...continue reading

Your friend has cancer. Are you sure you know exactly what to say or to do to be the most helpful? Probably not and that feels yucky, doesn't it? 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss is a modern, essential, refreshing, how-to guide offering practical tips on what to say (and NOT say) and specific ways to support and love a friend, co-worker or family member who is coping with cancer, loss or any crisis. What you do matters! Take action that matters! Order your book now at http://amzn.to/1NiZhkx. www.100ActsofLove.com ... ...continue reading

Endless Wardrobes ~ Where Your Clothing Meets The Web And Never Ends Kids outgrowing clothes too fast? At Endless Wardrobes, families can upload their gently used clothing and assign a point value to their items to be exchanged with other families in the area. Endless Wardrobes offers uniforms, designer brands, and everything you need for a growing family! What makes Endless Wardrobes unique from other clothing exchange sites is that clothes are traded with points rather than bought for cash. Visit www.endlesswardrobes.org to sign up for a free account!   ... ...continue reading

Grab Your Spot in the 10-week Fall Session at Ladybug Music Fall Session started this week at most Ladybug locations, but there are still a handful of spots left in weekday classes in Studio City, Encino, Tarzana, Hollywood and Pacific Palisades! Check out available class times here, and join them at a prorated cost for the rest of the 10-week session. And Burbank's new Wednesday morning Ladybug session starts later this month, on October 28th! This multi-award-winning mixed-age (infant - 4 years) class is redefining the family music experience! Ladybug Music offers a unique intro to ... ...continue reading

Music Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele & Violin At The Schuler Music Studio, students not only learn to play music, they enjoy it! They're a private music school offering high-end, in-home piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, violin and ukulele lessons. Their educated, qualified staff of professional musicians are enthusiastic and offer a warm, supportive environment for students to find their inner music. They provide a well-rounded music education, focus on building confidence and emphasize fun. They offer several live ... ...continue reading