Westside Jewish Community Center Jewish Baby University: A Program of WJCC for Expectant Parents
The community you expect when you’re expecting. Designed for first-time parents, this innovative program combines childbirth education with an exploration of Jewish traditions and rituals connected with pregnancy, birth, parenting, and raising a family. JBU also provides a unique opportunity to be a part of a community and create lasting friendships. Each session consists of 5 weeks of classes and a concluding group Shabbat dinner. Next session begins in October!
http://www.westsidejcc.org/adults/jewish-baby-university/
Today in History
New York City becomes the capitol of the United States. I bet you didn’t know that! (1788)
Chiang Kai-Shek became the president of China (1943)
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Blame Someone Else Day
Defy Superstition Day
Fortune Cookie Day
National Peanut Day
Positive Thinking Day
Uncle Sam Day - his image was first used in 1813
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=153
Kids create their own films
Ready to learn the basics of storytelling? Shoot and edit a creative story? You will have real hands on experience shooting and editing your own movie. You get to choose your music and add your credits. Take home a DVD of your final project to share with your family and friends. For children 7-10 years of age. Meet five consecutive Saturdays from 1pm-4pm – Oct. 5th-Nov. 2nd on the Westside. $250 includes all materials and take home personalized DVD.
www.kidsfilmcampLA.com
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids
Sunday, September 29th from 1-2pm – A Mother’s Haven in Encino
You’ll 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. Everyone in attendance will take home a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents”. PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to A Mother’s Haven. This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 19+ years. Register early at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088. Previous events have sold out — space limited to 10 families.
Go Solar Today! $0 Down & Free Installation – Save Thousands off Your Electric Bills
WorldStar Solar in Calabasas (800-571-4211) can install a Free Solar Panel System on your home. You simply pay monthly for the clean renewable power that your solar system produces, just at a much lower rate than your utility company. Reduce your electric costs and protect against future rising utility rates. Call WorldStar Solar for a free home solar evaluation. We will show you the benefits and savings you can expect by installing a FREE solar panel system on your house. Call 800-571-4211.
www.worldstarsolar.com
Dream, Plan, Celebrate ItZa MitZvah ItZa Party benefits parents with special needs children
Sunday, September 29th from 4-7pm
Information/activities from over 40 vendors. Sponsors: Sheraton, CA Kettle Corn, Classic Party Rentals, El Sancho Loco, Pinkberry, Shave It, and Sweet Arleens. Tickets $5 adults/Kids free to benefit HaMercaz: organization that assists parents of special needs children. Purchase at www.itzamitzah.eventbrite.com. Also available at door.
Sheraton Agoura Hills
30100 Agoura Rd. in Agoura Hills
805-376-3515
www.facebook.com/itzamitzvah
Piano and Voice Lessons from Fun Experienced Classically trained Teacher in Sherman Oaks
Laura Watkins is taking new students for Piano & Voice lessons in Sherman Oaks. Laura is an classically trained Piano and Voice teacher with over 15 years experience. Her goal is to provide both musical knowledge and skill while keeping music fun for the children (and adults). Students may choose music that they love while at the same time learning music that will advance their skills. She has taken kids from age 4 and seen them graduate High School! $25 per half hour/$50 per hour.
25% Off Invitation & Paper Sale : Through October 31st
Are you getting married, planning a Bat/Bar Mitzvah, Baby shower, or just need to order your holiday cards. E4UDesigns is now offering 25% off custom invitations, C’est Papier invitations, Carlson Craft Invitations and Envelopments Paper Products. Visit at the store location, call (818) 345-2988 or email atinfo@e4ud.com.
18764 Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana.
Center Stage Dance LA now in 26th year offers “Best Kids Dance Classes IN L.A.”-Los Angeles Magazine
Children starting at age 2, teens, adults. Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics, Kids Musical Theater. Mommy & Me age 2, Ballet age 3, Ballet-Tap ages 4-7. ALL Boys Hip Hop-Tap ages 5-8 yrs (starts Sept 20) ALL Boys Hip Hop (age 8+)Two Performing Companies, June recital. Classes now in session. Located in Studio City/Valley Village area. The dance studio has been in business for 26 years. They love children & the staff is friendly. Mention Jen’s List for a FREE trial class.
www.CenterStageDanceLA.com
Your Jr. Chef can make Warm Quinoa Salad with Roasted Autumn Vegetables and Ginger-Scallion Dressing
Title says it all. Good for a first experience roasting vegetables (sweet potato, few Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnip, turnip) and peeling/chopping fresh ginger. Mix roasted vegetables with cooked quinoa (any color), toss with dressing (thinly sliced scallions, oil/vinegar, ginger, soy, toasted sesame oil, optional fresh cilantro), and serve. Delicious and flavorful warm or cold. Vegetarian. Parental supervision.
http://www.chow.com/recipes/30814-warm-quinoa-salad-with-roasted-autumn-vegetables-and-ginger-scallion-dressing
Be a Part of the Family By Joining the “Infant/Toddler” Classes at Leo Beck Temple
Meet other parents and share in learning about your child’s early development. Explore the various emotions associated with parenthood and ask questions while forming new friendships in a supportive environment. Children will participate in hands-on activities such as art, music and story time. Infant/toddler classes begin Friday, October 11 thru December 13, 2013. Side-by-Side: 9:30-11:00, 12-30 months. Great Beginnings: 11:15-12:15, 1-12 months. Call (310) 476-2274 for more information.
www.leobaecktemple.org
Apple-Picking Adventures
http://redtri.com/los-angeles/oak-glen-apple-picking/
Fall Back into Fitness with Ferrum Fitness. Come enjoy a day of fitness at their Open House Event
Saturday, September 28th from 8am-1pm
Tired of overcrowded gyms? Not getting the results you want? Looking for more personalized attention? Looking for a change? Look no further…Come by your local boutique fitness studio and get into the element. See what cutting edge fitness can do for you! Enjoy a day of fitness, the Open House Event will include food, beverages, specials and promos. Lorna Jane will be doing a Trunk Show and give 20% OFF to anyone who comes in that day! Invest in fitness, it will dividends for life!
http://www.ferrumfitness.com
Sample Sale
Saturday, September 14th from 9am-1pm
Four hour sale. Racks of new, name brand clothing for $5-$20 Level 99 jeans, New Balance Clothing, EMU Dresses, Denimocracy Jeans, Tori Richard, Tsonga Shoes and more! All from Nordstrom’s & boutique overstocks.
6048 Fairview Place in Agoura
American Chess Academy
Provides an environment for kids to learn and play chess and does it by giving the highest level of instruction from their top level professional coaching staff. It’s missions are to develop strong U.S. chess talent and to expose the game of chess to as many neighborhood children as possible. Developing strong U.S. talent is vital as ACA strives to increase the talent pool for future national teams. Exposing children to the game of chess will help kids do better in academics as they improve their decision making skills, pattern recognition skills, and even social skills.
http://achessacademy.org/
Empowered Moms Night in Westlake Village-Learn to De-Stress & Empower Yourself
Sept. 26th at 7pm
Are you stressed out? Does the daily school routine already have you exhausted? Do you make goals to either lose weight or have more me-time only to put it off? Then come to Empowered Moms Night. Bring your biggest goals and challenges and allow yourself to discover how you can tap into the unlimited power of your mind to de-stress and achieve your goals. Jesslyn Shani specializes in habit change and empowering moms like you! RSVP by Sept. 20th to 818-212-7556 or jesslyn@clearpurposehypnosis.com.
www.clearpurposehypnosis.com
Talk and Listen Through Your Martian Watch™
They’ve taken the “Smart Watch” to the next level by adding hands-free voice communication. Use your Martian Watch to talk, listen, initiate voice commands, and be notified of incoming calls and texts, all without your smartphone leaving your pocket, purse or backpack! They have a Martian watch and love it. Totally cool watch with some many neat and practical features. It truly is an awesome watch for anyone with a smartphone.
www.martianwatches.com
Decorating for a new baby is a fun, but daunting task
A sturdy crib can cost a bundle and painting all four walls? Forget it. How will new parents get that royal nursery they always dreamed of giving their precious baby? HomeZada is a free Application that is a super easy way to keep track of the entire room remodel and sop of the lowest price. HomeZada is also handy because it keeps track of all the tasks a good homeowner does to keep their home in tip-top shape.
www.HomeZada.com
Be Prepared for Labor and Birth
Supported Birth classes (4 classes – Oct. 1st-22nd from 7-10pm) educate women & their partners to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby based on technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth, self exploration & pain coping tools & techniques. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered and positive about birth and that there’s “no one right” way or method for giving birth. To sign up call Mother’s Haven at 818-380-3111.
www.supportedbirthclass.com
Gotta Sing: Vocal Workshop For Kids-Taught by professional singer/actor/mom Betsy Abramsohn
September 29th
Have fun and develop confidence! Each class includes solos and group songs, vocalizing, proper breathing, voice projection, circle singing, acting-a-song exercises and ear training, with a spectacular performance at a retirement home on the 10th week and “singing party” on the 11th week. 1st class is private consultation with Betsy. Ages 5-12. Classes offered Sundays from 10am-12pm in Valley Village. Session fee: $270. Contact Betsy Abramsohn at (818) 554-3266 or betsyabramsohn@gmail.com.
Reading Help for Students who Learn Differently
PRIDE Learning Center provides one-on-one reading, writing and comprehension help for students with Learning Disabilities. Teachers are credentialed and Orton-Gillingham Certified. Affordable and Effective. Locations in West Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo and San Clemente.
866-774-3342
www.pridelearningcenter.com
Psychotherapist/Medical Social Worker
Have you been recently diagnosed with a Medical Condition? Are you struggling with Chronic Illness? Samantha Bothast, LCSW has 18 years of experience counseling patients and their families in both medical settings and in private practice. Samantha can help you cope with the multiple adjustments necessary to establish positive adaptations to a challenging situation. Call Samantha at 818.456.6421 to schedule a phone consultation.
Unique Knit Children’s Sweaters Just In Time For Winter
Keep your little ones warm and stylish with these back-zip hooded sweaters; sizes 12 months-5T. 8 fall colors to choose from. $6 flat shipping.
www.malisminiwear.com
Needing Help with your Apple products Beyond those offered By the Apple Genius…Try JFMConsulting
If you need help they can took care of it…they are like having a personal help desk at your beaconed call! Literally they answer their phone and answer questions you have. How incredible is that! Or they can come to you. Apple Computers, iPhone, iPads, Networking, Wireless.
WWW.jfmconsulting.com
10 Bra Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How To Fix Them)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/05/bra-mistakes
Heart4ART can be your child’s enrichment program this school year
10% discount in September for Jen’s List readers! Heart4ART teaches ages 4-15 how to express themselves as artists. Come see why students love to come to Heart4ART! What makes Heart4art different is its flexible schedule with private and semi-private time slots. Our unique flexible scheduling works with YOUR busy life. Heart4ART offers 1-2 hour time slots in a fun nurturing environment. Time slots are available Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Call/Text 818-203-5031 or email sharonsheart4art@aol.com. Visit them on Facebook at Heart4ART.
5200 Kanan Rd-upstairs #214 in Agoura Hills
What if Sex and The City Had a Steamier Sister Book?
“I Love My…” tells the story of Jessica, fresh out of a breakup she didn’t see coming, by her live-in cheating boyfriend, David.
Book 1 – “I Love My Breakup” is free on Amazon as an introduction, with over 1400 downloads per day.
Don’t miss out enjoying this funny, titillating escape! “Her internal dialogue is vulnerable, passionate and even funny a la Bridget Jones…a girlfriend sharing an intimate story…she is us.” – SweetGia
www.sabrinalacey.com
Randi Goodman is a Marriage & Family Therapist Who Specializes in Families, Children & Teens
Randi Goodman is a marriage and family therapist who specializes in families, children and teens. She offers parent education classes play and art therapy. She is a special needs advocate, helping parents with IEP process. She is located in Agoura Hills .
www.Randigoodman.com
Encino Community Center Parent & Child Classes still available
There are still some spots left in both Children’s and Parent and Child classes at the Encino Community Center, located at the corner of Ventura and Balboa Blvds. Classes begin Monday, September 16th and run for 12 weeks. At less than $10 a class it’s a great experience to meet others in the community. A sample of available classes include: Parent and Me for ages 1-3, Storypalooza for ages 4-5, and Kindergarten Readiness. Contact (818) 995-1690 for more information or to register.
Get Your Holiday Family Portraits Done Today
Margot Andrew Photography captures life as it happens. Shot all natural light, no props or costumes, our images are about real life! They can capture the moments that will last forever. They have a special on for child and family photo sessions. Special for the holiday season. Call to get pricing … and schedule your holiday photo shoot (for those beautiful holiday cards)! Special: Session – $250 (which includes 5 lightly retouched images on CD).
(818) 691-1316
www.MargotAndrew.com
Special Women & Wealth Event at the Thousand Oaks Library: Be Empowered
Tuesday, September 17th from 12:30-1:30pm
Grant R. Brimhall Library
1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks
Gain the knowledge and confidence to become financially independent! Whether you are 19 or 90, single, married, divorced or widowed, learn the latest strategies on how to build and protect your wealth regardless of income, minimize taxes and utilize Long Term Care for asset protection and much more. All participants will have the opportunity to create a road map for the financial future they envision for themselves.
www.toaks.org/library/library_events.asp