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
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
National Apple Dumpling Day
Citizenship Day
Constitution Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=157
INCREDIBLE Martial Arts Lessons for Children and Your Family
Martial Arts Teacher Fariborz Azhakh of Team Karate Centers in Woodland Hills, has been teaching in WH for 30 yrs. His school engages in honest business practices, with an emphasis on transparency, and sane, equitable, and sustainable policies, pricing, and procedures. He teaches & practices smart fitness, solid emotional health, family unity, and the practice of “self-defense” that includes healthy eating, bully prevention education, anger management, and countless lessons in team building, overcoming obstacles, and developing compassion and respect for self and others. All of my kids love it! He is offering Jen‘s List members a week of lessons at for FREE. Email Azhakh@gmail.com or call 818-704-0606.
www.teamkaratecenters.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.
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 310-487-1234, visit www.zerocostsolar.com or email info@zerocostsolar.com for more info. Zero Cost Solar, Inc. is a Certified Partner of SolarCity.
STOP CANCER 5|10K Run Walk
Sept. 22nd
Help raise dollars to support life-saving cancer research by creating your own team, joining an existing team or supporting the event with a general donation.
Woodley Park (By Lake Balboa)
6335 Woodley Ave. in Van Nuys, 91406
http://www.stopcancerrunwalk.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1056073
Free Parent & Child Music Classes
LoveBug & Me Music is offering a week of free intro classes! They explore music from the Beatles to Beethoven, from kids classics to global rhythms. Have fun with parachute, singing, dancing, playing instruments, bonding and fun!
Topanga ~ Sept. 17th at 10:30am
Brentwood ~ Sept. 17th at 2:30 pm
Silverlake ~ Sept. 18th at 2:00 pm
Los Feliz ~ Sept. 19th at 10:30 am
Space is limited. Series begins the week of Sept 24th. Get $50 off today at http://www.certifikid.com/area/los-angeles.
Register here:
www.LOVEBUGandME.com
Valley Swap It
A local site through facebook for swapping, selling and trading items!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/146696042188157/
Robot Turtles – The Board Game for Little Programmers
Robot Turtles is a wildly fun board game for kids ages 3-8. It takes seconds to learn, minutes to play, and will keep them learning for hours. Kids won’t know it but while they’re playing, they’re learning the fundamentals of programming and logical thinking. You can get Robot Turtles only through Sept 27th on their Kickstarter at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danshapiro/robot-turtles-the-board-game-for-little-programmer/
Happy Hour at Brent’s Deli – Yum!
http://blog.brentsdeli.com/index.php/2012/10/17/brents-deli-happy-hour/
Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So – Back to School
http://calabasas.patch.com/groups/back-to-school/p/can-smartphones-make-smart-students-schools-think-so-calabasas?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001&newsRef=true
Temple Sinai of Glendale ” Mommy, Daddy & Me” Class for Preschoolers
Sunday, September 22nd from 10am-12:30pm
A fun-filled, structured program for preschoolers and their families to learn about Jewish holidays and traditions through cooking, art projects, songs with Cantor Steve Hummel, stories, and roundtable parent discussions with Rabbi Rick Schecter. Open to the community. $25/session, $65/three sessions, $215/year, first session is free! RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 18th to (818) 246-8101 ext. 13 or school@temple-sinai.net to ensure a spot.
1212 N. Pacific Ave. in Glendale, 91202
www.temple-sinai.net
3 Tickets for Sale: Disney Jr Live for Sale
This Sunday, Sept 21st at 4pm in Long Beach
Email akauf24@aol.com. Face Value.
http://www.disneyjuniorlive.com/about.html
Nursing Furry Friends Through The Recession: The High Cost Of Pet Care
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/07/17/nursing-furry-friends-through-the-recession-the-high-cost-of-pet-care/
THE SHORT GAME opens in select theaters on September 20th
THE SHORT GAME follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. In its course, the eight stories entwine to form a fascinating and often funny portrait of a group of very young athletes and their families. Executive Producers Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel. Just won the SXSW, Maui Film Fest and Hamptons DocSeries audience awards! Playing in Santa Monica at the Loews AMC on 3rd Street Promenade
www.theshortgamemovie.com
Aerial Silks and Trapeze Classes for All Ages and Abilities
Want a non-completive, creative atmosphere for your family’s fitness needs? FOCUSfish has been around for 11 years offering up fun fitness that challenges the body, mind and spirit. Bring a friend to FAMILY CIRCUS or ADULT AERIAL FITNESS and get two-for-one pricing. imply reserve yours and your friend’s spot by emailing info@focusfish.com.
www.focusfish.com
Toddler Sports Fun
Every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30pm at Encino Park
1st park class starting Sept. 17th! The class is for children aged between 2 1/2-5. The best part is your first class is on us! No obligations, just lots of fun energy and games that you and your child will love! Call (808) 778-3929 for more information!
www.vgaines.com
How to have a successful marriage Moji Stanislavsky, MFT can help you have the marriage you desire
With over a decade of experience and strong clinical skills, Moji Stanislavsky, MFT offers a confidential, private and empathic setting to help you work on those marital struggles that we all encounter at some time in our marriages. She offers effective styles of communication, conflict resolution, and much more. Whether its problems with your in-laws, power struggles, money or sex issues, therapy with a skilled clinician can be extremely helpful.
310-358-9955
www.modjgan.com
Are you looking for tutoring for your child?
Tutoring for elementary and middle school:
English
Reading
Writing
Elementary math
ASL
Email Erinhalpern@gmail.com.
YouTube launches ambitious plan to generate more videos for site
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57602790/youtube-launches-ambitious-plan-to-generate-more-videos-for-site/
Open House for the Joe Steinberg Cultural School
September 22nd at 9am
“Sukkot: The Season of Our Joy”. Come meet Cantor Friedmann and the excellent Teachers. Adult Education will begin at 10 am. HJLA(4552) or email info@humanisticjudaismla.org for more information.
www.humanisticjudaismla.org
Pet Portrait Drawings by Kim D. Harris
Capturing the true, organic nature of your most beloved companions, creating one-of-a-kind drawings, meant to bring joy and enlightenment to you and your home. These portraits also make wonderful gifts for your loved ones. Artwork medium: Charcoal, colored pencil(s) and charcoal paper size 9 in x 12 in (size may be altered to fit the drawing).
www.kimdharris.com
Bump Club and Beyond
The largest social event company for moms and moms-to-be in the country. It connects moms and moms-to-be with the best information, resources, products and most important—with each other through dozens of events. They have two fitness kick-off events coming up. Both class are discounted, will be a great workout, and give everyone a chance to meet other moms!
Cardio Barre:
KICK-OFF Pre-Natal Event
Sept. 21st at Cardio Barre Beverly Hills! Meet other moms-to-be at this dedicated pre-natal workout designed just for you! Product samples, snacks + more! This donation class benefits Baby2Baby.
https://bcblacardiobarreseptember.eventbrite.com/
Beyond the Belly Fitness Series for Moms KICK OFF EVENT at Flywheel Los Angeles on Oct. 5th! Meet other local moms, try this amazing workout and go home with some of BCB’s favorite health and wellness items!
https://bcblaflywheelseptember.eventbrite.com
Custom Sukka at your Home or Office
Call Ezra at (805) 383-7187.
Eclectic Treasures Estate Sale by O2H
Fri. and Sat., Sept. 20th &21st from 9am-2pm
This sale truly has something for everyone. There are antiques, media, horse saddle, electronics, cowboy boots and hats, garden statues…you name it and it is here. Come out and check out the goods.
http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/496542.aspx
Make Your Child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah a Joyous Experience with Cantor Ken
Cantor Ken is an ordained Cantor/Voice teacher in Los Angeles. He is available for private one-on-one coaching in your home and can help you create the unique Bar/Bat mitzvah you’ve always wanted at the location of your choice. All-inclusive package includes training, counseling, personalized prayer book, and ceremony. Cantor Ken believes that every Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be a creative expression of your child’s unique personality and gifts!
424-265-0745
www.creativebarmitzvah.com
Chinese “Mommy and Me” music class
This is a group for any mommy who are interested in learning Chinese with their little ones. Sorana Black started this group because she loves to teach children Chinese, loves to socialize with other moms while teaching. This is a” Mommy and Me” music class, you will be learning the basic colors, numbers, body parts, shapes…in Chinese. This group is for children 0-5 years old. Located in WLA.
www.LittleLambChineseSchool.com
Does your child want to be an actor?
Brittany Ross is a working actress in Los Angeles. She created Young Hollywood Tips to give young actors, and their parents tangible tips on creating healthy balanced young actor careers. started acting at the age of 5. She has seen too many scams, and made many mistakes along the way myself. She created Young Hollywood Tips to shed light on the Business of Acting, and to share successes from young actors, and their parents! If your child wants to act, visit www.YoungHollywoodTips.com.
Psychotherapy & Counseling for Couples, Individuals & Families
No one ever regretted a better life!
Allison Cohen is a licensed psychotherapist with 11 years experience bringing clients to a greater state of peace, resolve & contentment with their lives & most cherished relationships.
Allison’s work has been featured on the TODAY show, NPR, PBS, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Huffington Post, EHarmony, WebMd & more.
Specializing in:
Couples
Self-Esteem/Growth
Family Conflict
Anxiety/Stress
Communication Skills
Life Transitions
Depression
Building Physical & Emotional Intimacy
Intuitive Eating
www.LifeIssuesPsychotherapy.com
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar
A neighborhood restaurant located in West LA’s Little Osaka, serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along with unique cocktails, premium whiskeys and craft beers. The Plan Check name and brand stem from its location, adjacent to the Building and Safety Department, where hundreds of Architects, Developers, Designers and Engineers flock daily to get plans reviewed for permitting. It embodies the architectural/creative lifestyle and the culture that surrounds it, effortlessly blending vintage architectural office elements with industrial pieces, rich materials and a warm atmosphere
www.plancheck.com
23 Things Every Woman Should Stop Doing
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/11/23-things-every-woman-should-stop-doing_n_3908151.html