Learning to Swim and being Watersafe is a MUST, SIGN UP TODAY
One of the most progressive learn to swim programs in the country, teaching thousands of children that swimming is a gift for life! Summer is here and it time to make learning to swim a priority for the whole family. Visit them for your FREE evaluation lesson today! Mention this listing and receive 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per family, new students only.
Westside JCC
5870 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90036
323-525-0323
West Hills Location
22622 Vanowen St. in West Hills, 91307
818-464-3315
www.lennykswim.com
Today in History
After an unsuccessful attempt to change it’s formula, Coca-Cola brings back the ever popular original formula as “Classic Coke”. (1985)
Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day
Don’t step on a bee day
Hop a park day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=87
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Kids…are you free next week? Do you LOVE to dance?
Join UP ON STAGE for their Dance Camp!
July 15th-19th
Learn 5 different styles of dance from the best choreographers around including Hip/Hop, Jazz funk, Fosse Jazz, Contemporary & Lyrical. Program concludes with an informal presentation for parents and friends. Plus lots of fun, games, contests. SPECIAL PRICING NOW – contact Robin Culver at 818 825-0111 or go to www.uponstage.net for more info.
BJE Teen Service Corps-1 Week Summer Camp for Entering 7th-9th Graders with a Passion for Changing the World
Aug. 19th-23rd from 9am-3:30pm
They’re looking for teens who want to do something not only fun but meaningful with part of their summer-teens to put their passions to work & their values into action. Run by BJE: Builders of Jewish Education, teens will explore the issue of hunger & poverty, & engage in hands-on community service to discover how they can make a significant impact. Campers earn 12 hrs of community service credit. $325 per session. Scholarships/sibling discounts available. Mention Jen’s List for $15 off. Contact the Camp Director, Alisha Pedowitz at 323-761-8621 for more info.
Held at Temple Adat Elohim
2420 E. Hillcrest Dr. in Thousand Oaks
www.bjela.org/servicecorps
An 8-Week Course for Overeaters & Yo-Yo Dieters
“We should stop worrying about the calories in food and start healing the deeper longings that trigger cravings and perpetuate unhealthy eating patterns.” -Alison Ross, Founder of Center for Eating Recovery.
Diets don’t solve eating problems. Experience a new paradigm for health that gets the root of eating problems and resolves the longings that kept you in a state of craving. Change your mind to change your body.
818-836-4600
www.centerforeatingrecovery.com
Full service brokerage offering commissions as low as 1.5%
Lighthouse Properties is a boutique real estate agency dedicated to providing superior service & customer satisfaction while saving clients money on commissions and fees. For over 15 years, they’ve been handling all of it’s clients’ real estate needs from the first phone call to the close of escrow. Lighthouse saves you money by offering reduced commissions for sellers & contributing towards closing costs for buyers. Lighthouse is an efficient, streamlined company with low overhead allowing it to pass the savings on to you! Lighthouse’s broker, Debbie Sutz, is also a licensed attorney, so you can be certain your interests will be represented & protected! For more info, call 310-874-4799 or email DebbieSutz@gmail.com.
www.LHPLA.com
**Learn to Program with KidsCanCode for ages 10-14**
Aug. 12th-Aug. 16th from 10am-1pm in Calabasas
This is AWESOME! A bunch of kids participated on this class in June and it rec’d RAVE reviews!!!!!
So much so, that they have offered to do another class.
* Introduction to Programming
* Learn to code using Python, a real language used by NASA, Google, and more
* Create interactive programs and computer graphics
* Lays the foundation for a lifetime of growth
Cost: $395 – includes a Raspberry Pi computer your child can keep!
Space is limited to ONLY 6 kids! **You must email Jen@JensList.com for further info on THIS class.**
Additional classes available at the Sherman Oaks Galleria Community Room.
http://kidscancode.org/
Great Cleaning Crew
Jesus and his team are awesome! He comes with 3 woman and are in and out of your house QUICK! So reliable, hard working and trustworthy. I HIGHLY recommend them! Call 818-974-1955 for more info. FREE estimates!
www.tornadocleaningcompany.com
Paloma Model & Talent is looking once again for twins and triplets recently born or born this week
Needed for work starting at the end of the month on projects, including 3 major tv shows and a soap opera. Send the following to Alysa at alysa@palomamodelandtalent.com for consideration: current photos of the babies together (sleeping ok), date of birth, actual due date if preemies, names, sex, ethnicity, current height and weight, and location. Must be willing to drive to LA for work. Will also look at Caucasian single babies if under 7 pounds and always look for identical multiples of all ages! Will discuss all matters regarding your babies working before submitting them. The state highly regulates how long babies can work, the conditions and supervision.
www.palomamodelandtalent.com
Kids Commercial Workshop with Stuart Stone
Stuart has an uncanny ability to transform kids into working commercial actors. With his unique style, fun and warm personality he teaches his techniques that he has developed over his many years of casting kids. He works with each child’s uniqueness, one on one, to bring out their special personality that will have them leave a memorable audition and book commercials.Stuart’s next workshop is this Saturday, July 13th from 9am-2pm at Castaway Studios in Beverly Hills. You can sign up at www.Stuartsworkshop.com or call 323-645-4433 for more information.
A super sweet Dane named Oscar will be 3 years old in August & he needs a new home to get the love and attention he deserves
He’s very sweet and friendly with other dogs and also knows all the commands and never has any bathroom accidents in the house. He also does well with children. He has never been exposed to a cat, do it is unknown how he would react. Oscar has full pedigree and his father was an Italian champion and mother a Russian champion. Oscar is neutered and has had his stomach tacked to prevent his stomach turning. If you or someone you know and trust would love to have him as a new addition to your family, email chateaulepetite@sbcglobal.net.
Skirball Hospice of the Los Angeles Jewish Home – Committed to Quality of Life
A program of the renowned Los Angeles Jewish Home and its 100 year tradition of care, Skirball Hospice provides comfort, companionship and palliative care at the most challenging times of life. Expert medical service, a full-time rabbinical staff, and deep roots in the community give you the highest confidence in our locally-based, personalized care. As a not-for-profit organization, their focus is always on the needs of the patients, families and community. Call 818-774-3040.
www.skirballhospice.org
Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party!
Stop trying to do it all by yourself. Karen can do anything from set up, to preparing food, to serving – as well as the dreaded clean-up. Enjoy yourself for once and let her do all of the running around. She is available for both small gatherings including office parties, backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties and lunches or larger scale events including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations. Karen used to be in the catering business, was a teacher and is now a stay at home mom to two girls. Amazing references upon request. Email karenspartyhelp@yahoo.com or call (818) 445-1749.
Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber Ribbon Cutting for new Ingenium Charter Middle School
Thursday, July 11th from 5:30pm
The new school will offer a flipped instruction model that will deliver teacher directed lessons at home through interactive videos and digital content. “Homework” will be moved to the classroom, creating a more collaborative environment so that teachers can work one-on-one with students. All ICMS students will be provided with KUNO tablet computers to take home. There will be a tablet demo at the event.
22250 Elkwood Street in Canoga Park (entrance on Farralone & Ingomar)
http://IngeniumCharterMS.org
Vita Coco Kids
The NEW, naturally fruit flavored coconut water made just for Kids! It’s kids-tested & mom-approved, and that’s not just monkey business! 100% natural fruits with our pure coconut water combined to create a juice everyone will love. About 1/2 the sugar and calories than leading kid’s juices! No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners!
Electrolytes to keep little squirts hydrated! My kids LOVE it!
http://vitacocokids.com/
Math Tutoring and SAT/ACT Preparation
July 15th-Aug. 2nd, M-F, either 3:30-5:30pm or 7-9pm
Effective, inexpensive, helps raise scores! Fall courses also. Tricks, strategies & games taught by National Merit Finalist, former Kaplan and CSUN teacher. Many scores rose up to 430 points. Call (818)Tutor-Me(888-6763). They also tutor Spanish, German and all Math.
CleanBeeBaby Car Seat and Stroller Cleaning
Tuesday, July 16th from10am0in
CleanBeeBaby, a mobile eco-friendly cleaning service for baby car seats and strollers, will be visiting our parking lot so you can shop while getting your gear cleaned! Certified Safety Technicians will professionally install or check your car seat. Prices start at $19.99. For details and to book your spot, visit www.cleanbeebaby.com.
Whole Foods Market
21347 Ventura Blvd. (at Canoga)
www.wholefoods.com
Your Jr. Chef can make Avocado Corn Salsa
Good instructions/pictures on removing kernels from corn cobs and for removing meat from avocados. Combine corn kernels (no need to cook ears first if corn is just a few hours off the cornstalk), cored/seeded/diced (garden) tomatoes, lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, finely chopped serrano, salt and avocado meat. Serve with baked tortilla chips. Can be made ahead (to step before adding avocado). Vegan and delicious. Parental supervision.
http://www.chow.com/recipes/30762-avocado-corn-salsa
Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl
Saturday, July 27th from 10am-5pm
Enjoy trick ropers, gun-slingers, cowboy poetry, live music with Triple Chicken Foot, square dancing, children’s activities, horseshoe-pitching contests, and an outdoor barbecue! Join a scavenger hunt throughout the museum to find clues about Wild West shows, and learn about the real story of Buffalo Bill in a new display. Explore the Autry’s new exhibition, Western Frontiers: Stories of Fact and Fiction. Plus, see a cowboy-themed Gene Autry Double Feature: The Singing Cowboy (1936) and Loaded Pistols (1949). Dress in Western wear! Guns, including replicas, not allowed.
www.theautry.org
Office by Day, Bedroom by Night
Transform your under-used space into a multi-use room, and start planning now for holiday guests! C & C Wall Units and Wall Beds specializes in custom Wall Beds, Entertainment Wall Units, Niches, Libraries, Office, and Affordable Custom Furniture. Over 26 years of experience and dedicated to exceptional customer service. Visit www.ccwallunits.com, or call Charlie at (310)901-5979 or (805)222-5656 for a free in-home consultation.
Have a budding astronaut in your house?
Check out this interactive timeline of unforgettable moments in spaceflight starting from Sputnik to our yearlong orbit of Mercury.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/timelines/space-exploration/
Children’s Theatre & Improvisation Classes ACT Established 1980
July 22nd-Aug. 9th
All children ages 6-15 are invited to join the Agoura Children’s Theatre, Est. 1980. Theatre and Improvisation SUMMER CLASSES are offered both in morning and afternoon sessions. Children receive individual attention, learn about theatre, acting and teamwork. $50 DISCOUNT with early registration for both sessions. $25 DISCOUNT with early registration for single sessions. Small class sizes-Limited Space Available. Call 818-225-1459 or email susan@agourachildrenstheatre.com to reserve a spot in ACT.
www.agourachildrenstheatre.com
Knock, Knock-There’s a Princess at your door!
Need a Princess or Superhero for your birthday party? Imagine your child’s face, when their favorite character magically shows up at their party! Make your little one’s day extra special by letting them make your child’s dream come true with a magical memory of a birthday party they’ll never forget.
-Princesses
-Superheroes
-Fairy Tale Characters
-Face-painting
-Balloon Sculpting
-Princess Makeup
-Games
-Music and more!
www.enchantedevents.org
Autism in the Media: Stop with the Awful Stories
Article written by a mom with an autistic son discussing finding legitimate autism sources for use by reporters, writers, journalists, producers, bloggers and parents. Links offered for autism media sources, adult autistics, neurotypical autism parents, autism professionals, autism science/research/pseudoscience debunking, journalists, autism communities. Valuable comments follow offering personal experiences, additional info, more links.
http://www.blogher.com/autism-media-stop-awful-autism-stories?page=full
Tickets to Hollywood Bowl to see Chicago the Musical for Sale
Friday, July 26th
Face Value are $60 each and selling for $75 each. Section G1/Box 14. Seat 25-27-29-31. Email grace.schwartz@aol.com if interested and to make arrangements.
How to grill a whole fish
Amazingly easy: choose a meaty fish (likely won’t fall apart), oil it, simple seasoning, oil grates, 10 min/inch of thickness (just like when you roast/bake), flip ONCE with spatulas (not tongs), dig in!
http://food52.com/blog/7006-how-to-grill-a-whole-fish
Boogie Down with DanceTime at the Beach
July 27th from 12-3pm
Its SummerT!me, and it wouldn’t be right not to have a beach party! Build sand castles, play with bubbles, enjoy face painting, run in the water, and get your dose of DanceT!me! Please bring a snack to share, DanceT!me is dusting off our baking sheets, and going to whip up some ballerina cookies. See you there!
www.misskaisdancetime.com
Deepak Chopra discusses the estranged relationship between ‘conventional medicine’ and ‘complementary and alternative medicine’ (CAM)
Can a ‘shy courtship’ expand the future practice of medicine?
http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/2011/06/oped2-1106.html
Are you a fun experienced teacher of Baby & Me and Toddler & Me Classes? Are you looking to expand?
For over 20 years, they have been teaching kids – and their parents – fun martial arts & fitness. Two years ago, they expanded to include tumbling. They would like to expand again to offer great Baby and Toddler Classes. Looking for an experienced teacher to launch this program. They have 2 facilities: Tumble Kick at 12655 Ventura Blvd., 2nd flr & Beverly Hills Martial Arts Center at Sunset & Crescent Hts. Both facilities have welcoming environments with custom padded flooring & free parking.
http://www.tumblekick.com
Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Art) BBQ! Come see the exotic art of Capoeira and make some new friends
Saturday July 20th from 11am-2pm
Come have some fun in the sun with Capoeira games and food in Westlake. All levels are welcome! Bring your friends and family, Instruments, as well as your favorite dish and your Axe! This is a FREE Event in the Park, and will have special offers that day as well so come check it out!
https://www.smore.com/zru5-capoeira-in-the-valley-s-bbq-roda
I know, I know. You’re running late, the kids are hungry, and, look! There’s Fast Food…
Diseases caused by eating too much fast food: atherosclerosis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cancer.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/442066-diseases
15 mental effects of a fast food diet: depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, ‘healthy’ fast food choices (filled with saturated fat, sugar, refined carbs).
http://www.livestrong.com/article/465515-mental-effects-of-a-fast-food-diet/
Dangers of too much fast food: poor energy levels, too much energy, cardiovascular health, too much salt, liver health, mental performance, poor quality food with little nutritional value, dental health, cost.
http://www.professorshouse.com/Health-Beauty/Nutrition/Articles/The-Dangers-of-too-Much-Fast-Food/
Reasons to stop eating fast food: obesity, family, food quality, healthy alternatives, super sizes.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/324009-why-should-people-stop-eating-fast-foods/
The Garage Pros will redo your garage floors
Complete flooring specialist for all garage and utility rooms. NOT cheap connecting tiles, mats or rolls. Their product is a 3-step process for a complete flooring remodel that adds resale value to your home, as well as a durable surface that will not crack, fade, or wear away. See the pictures below. They CAN BEAT ANY ADVERTISED PRICE OF THE SAME PROCESS Full professional installation. Repair work and handyman services available as well. Refurbishing, refinishing, remodeling on most rooms. Email Bob at shangrilang464@sbcglobal.net for more info.
Summer School Tutoring – Is your Child Taking Math in Summer School?
Give your child the extra help he needs in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. Even a few sessions can make the difference between success and failure. Summer is also a great time for preparation for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, CAHSEE, CHSPE, ASVAB (covering math, writing, grammar). Derrick, located in West Hills, is a professional tutor, offering individualized help. He is very patient and has helped many students over the years. Call Derrick at 818-992-0625.
www.tutor-tutor.com
Recall of Crave Bros. Farmstead Cheeses sold by Whole Foods
Multistate outbreak of listeria linked to Les Frères, Petit Frère and Petit Frère with Truffles. Also sold through mail order as well as other retail and foodservice outlets. Dates of July 1, 2013 or earlier. CDC page advises what to do if you have any of this cheese in your home, what to do if you ate this cheese, who is most at risk, more.
http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/cheese-07-13/advice-consumers.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2013/07/whole_foods
Healthy and Sick Child Care Services
AdvantagePlusNurses.com serves a varied population which extends to children and infants. The child caregivers include Premature and Newborn Care Specialists and qualified baby sitters. They make certain that all personnel have references, proper identification, are CPR and First Aid certified and have gone through a LiveScan Background Check. They offer services for well and sick children, full term and premature including:
Hotel Babysitting
Group Child Care
Pre-Mature and New Born Child Care
Mother’s Helpers
Extended Live-In Childcare
Nannies
800-687-8066
http://www.advantageplusmedicalsupplies.com/advantage-plus-caregiver/APC-Childcare-Service/
Photography Clinics for Kids
July 15th from 10am-2pm(12 to 14 years)
July 22nd from 10am-2pm(9 to 11 years)
July 29th from 10am-2pm
Have your children spend the day with me and their peers, walking around and learning about the ins and outs of their cameras, while exploring photography opportunities in the neighborhood – urban shots, action shots, portrait work, macro and detail work. You will grab a bite to eat and then do some basic editing to see how you can enhance the photos you take. It’s a very no stress, no pressure and no judgment environment for everyone.
http://www.takenbystormphotography.com