Save Money Now Off Your Rising Electric Bill With a Free Solar System from SolarCity®
SolarCity® has helped tens of thousands of homeowners save money by switching to clean, more affordable energy. With SolarCity® you simply pay for solar power by the month, just like your utility bill, only lower! They review your electrical bill and provide a no obligation proposal to save you money right now with a free solar system! Call (310) 487-1324 or email info@zerocostsolar.comfor more info. Zero Cost Solar, Inc. is a Certified Partner of SolarCity®.
www.zerocostsolar.com
Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Wild Bill Hickock is killed during a poker game. He was holding a “Dead Man’s Hand”, two pair aces and 8′s. (1876)
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=110
Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear?
Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack can help! Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? By working together you learn how to dress for your personal body type and lifestyle. You will learn how to wear pieces in multiple ways to make the most of your wardrobe. Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
www.highheelinahaystack.com
Exclusive In-Home Music Lessons for kids
Your kids will feel like rock stars from the start! They will learn to play their favorite songs while they gain a solid musical foundation. All Play Music provides in-home lessons for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Their prices range from $280-$550 per month. They don’t overbook their teachers so their existing students get the best possible care. This means there is limited availability for new students. Call (310) 745-4007 for more info.
www.allplaymusic.com
The ONLY prostate cancer conference geared to patients
September 6th-8th at the Marriott LAX
The conference is hosted by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (www.pcri.org). Until Aug. 12th, friends & family of Jen’s List can get 50% off of the conference registration fee, which means it is only $60 for 3-days of valuable information & education for patients AND their caregivers. Visit http://prostate-cancer.org/events-calendar/2013-prostate-cancer-conference/ for more info on the schedule, speakers and registration. To register, call 310-743-2116 or register online with Promo Code: JensList. Many of us have friends or family with this disease. Forward this to anyone that may be affected, or attend the conference yourself as a caregiver/supporter.
Tech Studio Mac and PC Repair
They fix, upgrade, build and purchase computers – Innovative gadgets from around the world. Tech Studio opened on trendy Abbot Kinney in May 2012 with a unique concept that quickly became an instant draw in the community. In addition to offering expert full-service repairs for iPhones, iPads PC & Mac computers, Tech Studio offers a wide array of designer accessories and unique electronic gadgets from around the world and a gallery of original artwork from local Abstract painter Diana Hobson. Tech Studio is open for business 7 days a week.
www.techstudiomacandpcrepair.com
Looking for a FRESH way to celebrate your child’s birthday?
How about a make your own pizza party?! Each child is given a Fresh Brother’s pizza box to label and decorate with stickers, markers, and crayons. The children then get to create their own edible masterpieces! Once cooked, pizzas are placed back into their boxes and brought out to the dining area. Includes pizza, a drink & an “I Made My Own” T-shirt. Additional add-on’s available. Pricing available for small or large groups. The kids will have SO much fun – it makes for an AWESOME party!
http://www.freshbrothers.com/parties.htm
ISEE Test Prep: Group and Individual Instruction
Is your child applying to private school? If so, you’ll need to know everything about the ISEE! The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is a challenging, time-constrained test given at a grade level above what is taught at most schools. If your child is planning to apply to private schools this year, now is the time to visit Breaking the Code Academy in Sherman Oaks and talk to an expert in high-stakes test preparation and academic admissions procedures.
www.btcacademy.com
Young America Back to School Sale
Saturday Aug 3rd-Saturday Aug 17th
All Young America furniture Sale – $100 0ff every $1000 purchased. Made in America! Greenguard Certified. Beds Bunks and Beds, Cribs and Dressers, Desks and nightstands. Fashion forward colors Lots of new looks.
www.juvenileshop.com
Mommy Express Pilates – Special $10 This Saturday
Tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 3rd at 9am
Come for a relaxing mommy express mat pilates class. You are welcome to bring your infants 0-6mths. This is a Beginners Pilates mat, focused on your breathing, core and strength your abdominals. Call (818) 481-6623 for information.
Chevy Chase Country Club
3067 E Chevy Chase Dr. in Glendale
http://lbalvarez.wix.com/strollates
Tickets For Sale
Hollywood Bowl Tickets available for Blue Man Group Sept. 7th
There are 4 tickets available in the Superseats section (comfortable stadium style seats with arm rests and cup holders). Tickets are being sold at face value, $63 each, by subscriber. Contact jnk@tasoff.com if interested.
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PHISH at the Hollywood Bowl
2 single seats available for Phish at Hollywood Bowl Monday August 5th. Section F1 and F3. Face value or MAKE AN OFFER! Email alisonrozansky@gmail.com
Writers Of Negative Online Reviews Revealed
http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=19752072&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com
Adorable St. Bernard mix need a home
She is approx 70 pounds and a about a 1 1/2 year old. She is very sweet and friendly with kids, other animals and grown-ups too! She is potty trained as she scratches the door when she needs to go pee. She loves walks too! It is unknown if she has been spayed yet. A loving family is needed that has a doggie friendly yard and the time to exercise this beautiful and friendly animal and of course the time to give her lots of attention. She will not disappoint you in return. She even wants to be a lap dog at times. Call Sandra at 310-210-9373.
Type 1 Diabetes: Advice On Coping With It And How To Spot The Signs
http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/3681111/
Adult Cooking Classes
Individual classes are centered around a different theme each month. The 1st class consists of learning to prepare a variety of savory and sweet hors d’ourves. The 2nd class is comprised of a three course meal that you will be able to re-create at home. The Chef Instructor will coach you through each step of the recipes as you work in small groups. At the end of the class, you will sit down and enjoy the meal you have created and are sure to be proud of. Couples, Nutrition and Seafood Classes offered as well! Amazing references.
http://www.cookitupsimivalley.com/#!classes/vstc3=adult-classes
Free Sing-Alongs
Friday, August 2nd from 6:30-8pm – W.M. Keck Amphitheatre – Walt Disney Concert Hall
Sat., August 3rd from 10-11:30am – Grand Park
Let your voice be heard! Friday Night Sing-Alongs bring together songbirds of every stripe to raise their voices together. Enthusiasm and a love for singing is all that’s needed. Song sheets provided, with musical backing by a live band. Free tickets distributed at The Music Center. No experience necessary. Drummers of all ages and levels are welcome. Drums & percussion instruments are provided. A facilitator will lead the group.
http://vimeo.com/68264035
Not be missed one woman show! LA Times calls it a ‘Love Bomb’
August 2nd- 4th & August 9th-11th
Don’t miss LynnMarie Rink’s heartwarming performance at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. From the LA Times: “Rink’s…unforced warmth and affecting candor amounts to a one-woman love bomb. I dare you not to wrap your heart around it”. The true story is Rink’s life including all sorts of dysfunction and how she deals with it. Everything changed when it was discovered during her pregnancy that her son has Down Syndrome, shifting her world drastically. Only two more weeks of this little gem!
http://www.falcontheatre.com/
WRITE TO HEAL - Using writing as a creative tool for healing
Sunday, August 18th from 9am – 5pm
This unique one-day workshop is devoted to exploring the healing power of writing and is open to anyone seeking greater well-being. Writing is known to be a restorative tool that reduces stress and bolsters the immune system, so come join us for what promises to be a transformative experience. Instructor Karin Gutman Orloski, M.F.A., has been working closely with writers for over 10 years and often works with deeply personal material. She has taught at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, UCLA Arts and Healing, and coaches writers privately. Email karin@spiritofstory.com for more info.
www.writetoheal.com
Total Woman Gym and SPA
Join Total Woman Gym & Spa in Woodland Hills in the month of July 2013 and receive 0 enrollment and a corporate discount, free fitness evaluation, equipment orientation & skin analysis. Membership includes all Group Fitness classes, steam, sauna, Jacuzzi, showers & locker rooms. Become a Total Woman Today! At Total Woman we Empower Women to live their best lives Bring this ad into the club for more details. Call Rachel at 818-710-7606.
www.totalwomanspa.com
Summer Family Fun at Farmers Market
Free crafts workshops, activities and entertainment for children of all ages on the Farmers Market Plaza at Third & Fairfax. On Sunday, August 11th, kids can make their own marionettes and enjoy 2 performances by the delightful Scott Land Marionettes (12:30pm & 2pm). On August 25th, there will be face-painting, a door hanger workshop and the Swazzle Puppets will perform “The Grasshopper & The Ants” (12:30pm & 2pm). Complete information at www.farmersmarketla.com or (323) 933-9211.
Have your kids learn piano from Brittany, and they’ll play for a life time
If you’re putting together your kids’ schedule for the Fall semester and you’re looking for a musical instrument for your kids to play, Brittany is the teacher for you! AMAZING references!Email brittanymgilley@gmail.com.
Good Eggs is bringing local groceries right to you
Order online from the best local farmers & foodmakers, and your groceries will be picked and prepped fresh. Pick them up in your neighborhood or have them delivered right to your door! Their mission is to grow and sustain local food systems worldwide. It’s the network of all the farms, trucks, grocers, commercial kitchens and warehouses that serve a single area or metro region, typically within just a few hundred miles. Generally, local food systems consist of small-scale farms and foodmakers producing their goods with care, in ways that are better for people, livestock and the environment.
http://www.goodeggs.com/la
Dog Boarding/ Day Care
Treated like part of the family. Reasonable Rates/Long Term Discounts. Experience over 20 years. In home. Cage Free Environment. Feeding/TLC. Exercise- Dog Walks/Swimming. Home and Yard Security- with both kids and dogs. Tummy Rubs and Ear Scratches. Access to a 24hr veterinarian. Call Susan at 818-773-8378.
9 Signs You May Have a Kidney Infection
http://m.activebeat.com/your-health/9-signs-you-may-have-a-kidney-infection/
“Humor Abuse” At the Mark Taper Forum
September 17th- November 3rd
Through reminisces and a whirlwind of juggling, pratfalls, double-takes, dodging sandbags and flinging himself in and out of a trunk, Lorenzo Pisoni’s “Humor Abuse” delivers a tender homage to his perfectionist father, to the art and the discipline of comedy, and to the magic of the circus. Pisoni took to the stage at age two as the youngest clown in the Pickle Family Circus, the much beloved one-ring circus founded by his parents in San Francisco. He signed his first contract as a performing partner at age six, all under the eye of his exacting father, who taught him that comedy is a deadly serious business.
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/Humor-Abuse/
This new gift giving service makes it easy for busy moms to send thoughtful gifts ($5-$200)
Think latte, glass of wine, lunch, manicure, etc. – that the recipients pick up using their smart phones and tablets. Yiftee is giving one free gift credit to Jen’s List readers! To get this gift, download the Yiftee iPhone app or Android app and login using your email address or Facebook. Send your email address or Facebook id (whichever you used to login to Yiftee) to diane@yiftee.com with the subject: Jen’s List. Yiftee will then put a $5 credit in your account. You can use it to send yourself or a friend a gift at a local shop or restaurant convenient to you, right from your mobile phone!
http://yiftee.com/
Your Jr. Chef can make Zucchini Butter
So versatile! This is like a vegetable jam to be eaten on toast, bagels, as a chip dip, as pizza topping (with fresh tomatoes/cheese/fresh basil), over pasta, as a condiment with a dry-ish entrée, in soup, in or over meatloaf/meatballs; can be cooled and frozen in usable portions. Frozen blended zucchini milk cubes (optional onion/garlic) can be used as up to 1/2 the liquid in cakes, pies, pancakes/waffles. Coarsely grate 2 lb zucchini (or any summer squash), sauté about 15 min with olive oil/butter and garlic/shallots incorporating fond (delicious brown bits) until slowly caramelized. Parental supervision.
http://food52.com/recipes/23071-jennie-cook-s-zucchini-butter
Fertility forecast: Baby bust is over; births will rise
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/01/usa-total-fertility-rate/2590781/
Looking for baby models again for an upcoming FALL/WINTER 2013 Collection photo shoot
Baby models should be 9 months to 2.5 yrs old. Photo shoot will be sometime in the end of August. All submissions must include photo, size, age, name, and contact information. Email info@paigelaurenbaby.com.
www.paigelaurenbaby.com
“The Sunshine Boys” At the Ahmanson Theatre
September 24th- November 3rd
Willie Clark (Danny DeVito) and Al Lewis (Judd Hirsch) are former vaudevillian stars who, after a partnership of over 40 years, are now no longer speaking with each other. When a lucrative television offer for one last show lures them into a grudging reunion, sparks fly in this classic comedy of showbiz and friendship.
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/The-Sunshine-Boys/
Vyperweb Web Design
They will explain website basics without wrapping it in an annoying sales pitch. Get answers, get quote and get online with zero stress. They specialize in unique, affordable solutions for individuals and small businesses. And if you simply need help with Social Media integration or choosing a website address…they do that too. References available. Jen’s List members get a $20 discount!
310-621-5679
http://www.vyperweb.com
LearnLit: Set Your Child Up for Success this School Year
Veteran reading specialist, English teacher, and study skills expert is accepting new students for in-home tutoring. If your 6-12th grader will need help understanding what s/he reads, writing essays, getting and staying organized, transitioning to middle school or high school, or needs an extra challenge beyond the classroom, email learnlit.101@gmail.com for more information and rates.
Perico Hernandez y Son de la Tierra
Thursday, August 8th from 6-9pm
Sizzling Summer Nights veterans Jose “Perico” Hernandez y Son de la Tierra play the full range of Afro-Cuban music. Hernandez’s background includes playing on records and film soundtracks, as well as gigs with other Latin bands. He led a charanga-style band called Charangoa, in which he played congas and sang at Hollywood nightspot El Floridita. A real musician’s musician, Hernandez has worked with a number of all-star Cuban and Latin musicians-everyone from the Grammy-winning Cuban pianist Jesus Chucho Valdes and the singers in Bamboleo to Miguel “Angá” Díaz and Jimmy Bosch.
www.theautry.org
FREE On-line Video Training
Have you heard about the physical, mental and emotional benefits of meditation? Studies have shown that people who meditate regularly experience numerous positive “side-effects” including: better sleep, stronger immune systems, reduced stress and anxiety, stronger relationships, greater subjective levels of contentment in their lives, decreased muscle tension, pain and blood pressure, greater resilience and ability to recover from stressful events.
http://bit.ly/11v6Ijg
2-min. video about making music with your children
Music is a developmentally-important activity for children of all ages including banging, dancing, listening, singing, marching around, using rhythms, so much more.
http://video.about.com/babyparenting/Making-Music-with-Children.htm
DJ in LA Your Premiere wedding and party DJ
With affordable rates and professional service, Tyler Johnson delivers exceptional mobile DJ entertainment in the areas of kids birthday parties, bar and baht mitzvahs, 50th birthdays, corporate parties, theme parties, Halloween parties, holiday parties and more! Call 310.621.8225 or email tyleraustinjohnson@yahoo.com for a quote that is affordable to your budget!
www.DJTylerLA.com