Temple Adat Elohim Summer Camp for Kids 2-5!
Temple Adat Elohim is a place to learn, grow and connect for people of all ages. Camp Gan Elohim, for children 2-5, offers a play-based, child-centered curriculum in which they will learn and grow by experience and have fun, too. Camp runs for nine weeks, 6/18/12 to 8/17/12. Pick any combination of weeks and enjoy new parent-friendly hours from 7:30am-6:00pm. Call 805.497.6920 to register, arrange a tour and meet our new ECC director, Donna Becker. Then watch for big smiles on little faces.
2420 E. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks, 91362
Temple: 805.497-7101
www.adatelohim.org
Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
President Franklin D. Roosevelt pushes a button that opens San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. (1937)
Memorial Day
Amnesty International Day
National Hamburger Day
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Qdoba Mexican Grill comes to Simi Valley
Grand Opening Tuesday, May 29th
To celebrate, the first 100 guests who visit on May 29th will receive 1 free entrée. Over the weekend, the first 15 guests to dine at Qdoba on Sat., June 2nd & Sun., June 3rd, get burritos for a year (52 free entrees)! Also on Sunday, Qdoba will be hosting a “Lil’ Foodies” event, where kids under 12 get one free Kid’s Meal, with purchase of a regular entrée. A balloon twister and face painter will also be there from
noon until 3 p.m.
www.Facebook.com/QdobaSoCal
2091 Madera Road in Simi Valley
Beautiful Slipcovers & Reupholstery – Free In-Home Consultations
I had the pleasure of doing business with Fabrics Up Front and they were WONDERFUL! Are you looking to update your living room or any of the rooms in your home? Fabrics Up Front offers Slipcovers and Reupholstery at GREAT prices. Slipcover your 7-8 ft couch for $499 or Reupholster your 7-8 ft couch for $599 – Including Fabric! Are kids, pets and all their buddies making your home look more “lived in” than you’d like? Fabrics Up Front has 1000′s of fabrics to choose from and many stain resistant and washable! Call (818) 780-8051 for more information.
www.fabricsupfront.com
For over a decade, Head Above Water Swim School has taught thousands of children to swim
They have 5 new pool locations & 3 exciting promos!
Lessons in your home or in their heated pools in Century City, West LA, Playa Vista, Burbank, Westlake Village & Monrovia AND NEW LOCATIONS IN SHERMAN OAKS, SANTA MONICA, PACIFIC PALISADES (salt water), RESEDA, AND PASADENA!
Flexible class schedules. Weekday/weekend lessons.
PROMOTIONS:
1. 10% off a series of 10 lessons – up to a $90 savings!
2. 10-day Intensive Special: $200 per child for 10 half hour semi-private lessons at one of their pools – a $25 savings! Client must find a friend to share the class.
3. Book a lifeguard 15 days in advance, get $15 off! Expires June 1st
Call (888)990-7946 or email swim@headabovewater.net.
www.headabovewater.net
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids
In the comfort of your home: Wed., May 30th from 7:30-8:30pm
FREE Webinar where you will find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. This FREE legal planning educational Webinar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 15+ years. You can watch or listen anywhere! Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
AWESOME BAKERY – You and your guests will NOT be disappointed!
Something different vs. your standard grocery store dessert! We have used her over and over and every time the cake or cookies she makes are a HUGE hit! “Bella Donna Special Events And Bakery” is filled with your favorites. Donna McDaniel-Pavlock has spent most of her adult life with a mike in one hand and a mixing bowl in the other. After 12 years as a successful event planner, her bakery addition is just the next, sweet step. Let Donna and her staff create your dream. Go in and try an orange creamcicle or banarama cupcake, or a traditional chocolate fudge or coconut cake – it’s all there and more!
21727 Sherman Way in Canoga Park
818 704-5032
www.belladonnaspecialevents.com
Time to Remodel Your Home!
Capital Construction is the best in LA when it comes to pricing, workmanship, and timeliness. Find out why this family-owned construction company has an A+ rating with the BBB, and why their clients write glowing reviews on Angie’s List – for yourself! Call 323-951-9897 for a free estimate.
www.CapitalABC.com
Destination Science Day Camp – Save $10!
Destination Science is a chance for kids to really dig into science with fun hands-on experiences that develop confidence – and satisfy kids curiosities. What child can resist learning with Camps like: Crazy Coaster Science & Sea-fari Park, Robo-Dragon Extreme Techno Challenge, Rocket Powered Mars Expedition and Wild Extreme Physics Fun! Over 100 locations in 5 states! 20+ in Los Angeles. Special Offers: Enroll by May 31st & Save $10/wk.
888-909-2822
www.DestinationScience.org
It’s Not Too Late to Have an Organic Garden this Summer!
There’s nothing better than picking organic vegetables and herbs that you grew yourself! Have Eden Condensed, small space garden design, install a custom vegetable garden for you and your family. We specialize in raised bed kitchen gardens as well as planter gardens and flowerbeds that incorporate edibles and ornamental plants. We’ll plant everything and even teach you how to care for your veggies!
www.edencondensed.com
Are you worried about snakes in your yard or do you enjoy outdoor activities in nature?
If so, please read the blog posting by my girlfriend whose son was bitten by a rattlesnake. By sharing valuable information about rattlesnakes, as well as details from her son’s personal story, she hopes this posting will help other families living in rattlesnake territory.
www.snakesafety.wordpress.com
Get the Fliker PE Program in your school today
Engage and excite your students with a program that is absolutely FREE and aligned with your state’s physical education standards. A professional instructor will teach your students to ride. The Fliker Scooter improves balance, strength and agility. They provide all scooters, helmets and lesson plans for a full day of instruction. The program includes all the components of fitness but strongly identifies working on balance and agility. It can be included as your wheeled activity unit, fitness planning/conditioning or just a standalone activity. For those students who are not athletes, it’s a great non-traditional physical education activity they will enjoy mastering.
310-374-0606
http://fliker-scooter.com/schools-program/
Isabella is a three month old Papillon/mix for adoption in Sherman Oaks
She is a happy, tail wagging sweetheart. She loves to puppy play, not an alpha dog, but incredibly smart. Walks on a leash, almost crate trained and mellow, not a yappy dog. Isabella plays with other dogs ten times her size and the only thing I have seen her bark at is a squirrel and the vacuum cleaner. If you are looking for a dog that follows your eyes, eager to please you and gives sweet little puppy kisses Isabella is the girl for you. She has received her first set of shots, microchipped, comes with a certificate for free spay next month and her next vet visit is free. Adoption Fee: $200
Email dgoldfield@sbcglobal.net.
Iced Coffee Lovers Needed for Paid Product Review for HGTV
Seeking a woman 25-35, girl-next-door, mom/wife, fit/healthy look. She is a wiser spender, is stylish and creative. Should have a hobby or a job that she does from home. Could be a crafter, painter, gardener… in the middle of a re-decorating/re-modeling project. Rent or Own. (House or duplex. No apartment buildings.) At least one child. $500 for one day of shooting in your home June 28th or 29th. Please send photos of family and home to debbie@dsctalent.com.
www.dsctalent.com
Fun ideas for your garden
Sunflower hut, sweet-pea or nasturtium tunnels, topiary bean plant, cucumber tepee, salad quilt.
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Summer Drop Off at Under The Sea Indoor Playground
Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-2pm Only
June 21st-Aug. 9th
No signup, No contract, first come first serve. 12 kids maximum
$25 – 10am-2pm (with lunch and juice) Or $8 per hour
You can make your reservation in advance due to limited number of children Ages 3 and up, must be potty train.
20929 Ventura Blvd, suite 28 in Woodland Hills, 91364
818-999-1533
www.undertheseaindoorplayground.com
2008 Prius for Sale
68,000 miles, gray, back-up camera, cloth seats.
$14,500 – Call 310-560-7202
One high school in Texas uses Project-Based Learning (PBL)
PROs: NO dropouts, 98% graduate, 100% of graduates are accepted to college. CON: students opt-in to attend. Can a school like this work where we live?
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-project-based-learning-best-practices-new-tech-high-school#more
Bohemia Dance Company is AMAZING!
They offer a world of entertainment customized just for you. Designed to accommodate the smallest social gathering to the most upscale galas, they provide personable and exceptional service for all of your special occasions. Their energetic and professional staff is eager to assist you in dazzling your guests with the most diverse entertainment available. From international or contemporary dance shows to atmosphere, interactive dancers, dj’s, fire shows, themed grand entrances and more than you can imagine, BDC prides itself on reliability, exceptional quality and exceeding your expectations. I personally just hired them for an event and was very pleased!
www.bohemiadance.com
Garfield Show: Summertime Adventures
Join Garfield and his favorite pals as they visit Cheeseworld a cheese-lovers theme park! Anything can happen this summer as Garfield embarks on one adventure after another.
http://www.amazon.com/Garfield-Show-Artist-Not-Provided/dp/B0077PTX3G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338085514&sr=8-1
Amazing Sports n’ More Summer Camp for kids 5-13 yrs old
June 18th-Aug. 10th from 9am-3pm
Camp days coach Tim in Hidden Hills are filled with sports like basketball, flag football, soccer, and floor hockey. They play awesome games of capture the flag, dodge ball, slide, rock wall, cooking, science, art and animal shows. Bring a sack lunch and wear athletic apparel. Pre-registration is preferred, however drop in registration ok too. $50 per day. Half days available too. Call (818) 313-9950 for more info.
www.socalsportsnmore.com
Movies By Kids
A creative program designed for teaching young students the exciting process of movie making and animation. They offer ongoing classes, summer and enrichment programs, birthday parties and more!
www.moviesbykids.com
2012 Summer Reading Programs for Children and Adults
Programs on Campus and in Northridge
For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, these reading skills programs designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Programs have been offered as a community service in cooperation with Pierce College Extension since 1993.
http://piercecollege.readingprograms.org/
CA Kidd Club presents 8 weeks of pure fun at summer day camp in Agoura Hills
June 25th-August 17th
CA Kiddo Club is having 8 weeks of pure fun for the hot summer days from 10am-2pm with the early drop off and late pickup for additional 8 dollars per child p/h. Cost is 30 dollars per day for four hours. If you buy 3 days in advance you will get a 5 dollar discount per day. For more information on the camp activities, visit www.Cakiddoclub.com.
Yum! Raspberry ice pops and more easy-to-make frozen treats
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Increase your sales by simply opening your door; create a successful office space
Arlene from Dreams by Arlene has natural artistic talent that cannot be ignored. Arlene is the Mozart of interior design….she has a natural gift. Whether an office or home, the entire building or a room, she is a master of emotion, space, color and function for YOUR lifestyle. For family, you can create a sanctuary out of the chaos…keep your stuff and just rearrange it to be amazing. Save money by working with someone who has connections & get your what you need for less and if you don’t need anything, just rearrange the stuff you have and make it FEEL the way you want it to. Call 805-907-6121 or email arlene@dreamsbyarlene.com.
www.dreamsbyarlene.com
A teacher’s role in the Arts learning process
In the realm of the Arts, you Can self-teach with how-to books, but is learning that way Meaningful, Personal and Lasting? Here’s the role of an Arts teacher.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-d-cohen/why-you-cant-really-learn_b_1533624.html
Great summer reads for every kind of kid
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Share the Love… send Graeter’s!
The world’s most irresistible ice cream, since 1970. Pick a flavor and get a taste of Graeter’s French Pot Ice Cream, Handmade Candy or Baked Goods. You can also learn about the unique French Pot Process and how five generations of Graeter’s have worked to keep making ice cream the old-fashioned way – two gallons at a time. Discover new ways to get some Graeter’s, like the Sundae Service or Special Graeter’s Travel Packs, when you just can’t go without while on the road. Or treat someone special to a Graeter’s gift card or certificate. The online store is open 365 days a year, so you can ship Graeter’s to friends and family around the country… or even to yourself!
http://graeters.com/send_pints.aspx
AMF free bowling for kids – 2 games per day
www.freebowling.amf.com
101 super-fun things to do this summer
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Mini Photo Sessions – Photojournalistic Reggio-Style Family Photos
Taken by Storm Photography (Maggie Storm) is doing June mini photo sessions for $100 on June 10th, just in time for Father’s Day. If you are interested, let them know via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TakenByStormPhotography/ – once they have four interested families, they will figure out the time and location of the shoot in West Los Angeles.
* 20 minute session, gallery of minimum 10 images.
* (1) Free 8×10 or download.
http://www.takenbystormphotography.com
The “PAMPERED MOM” Hypnotherapy for Total Relaxation
A family with a relaxed mom is a happy family! The overload of daily life can cause you to be tired, unfocused and so very stressed out. Allow Dawnmarie to help you reset your mind and body to a balanced calm. Through the use of hypnotherapy she can guide you to a wonderful journey of peaceful relaxation. This 35 minute session will deliver lasting results sure to be notice by your whole family. $40. Call Dawnmarie Presley, C.Ht. at 818-217-6176
Jewish Guitar Lessons: Explore the Guitar through Jewish Music!
Established LA guitar teachers are offering Jewish-oriented, private guitar lessons this summer! Is your child new to guitar? Not a problem! They will learn how to play all of the Jewish hits like Hava Nagila, Oseh Shalom & Tumbalalaika. They will teach them the ability to play at temple or at the very least… around a campfire with friends. More advanced classes are available for experienced players. Schedule a lesson by calling 818.748.5728 or email CaplanLessons@gmail.com.
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Tennis Camp
www.topseed.us/summercamp
The surprising link between c-sections and childhood obesity
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