[Jen's List] Monday, Aug.4

[Jennifer Levinson]

25th Annual National Night Out
A FREE event is sponsered by Target and the Valley Cultural Center in conjunction with the West Valley LAPD.  
Supported by Councilmembers Dennis P. Zine, Jack Weiss and Greig Smith
The Mayor and Police Chief William Bratton will be there too!
Free - Food, prizes, cotton candy, kids zone, jumpy's, slides, face painting, balloons, finger printing and much more!
WARNER CENTER PARK
Topanga Canyon Blvd. & Califa Ave. in Woodland Hills
Free Parking in Califa Parking Structure
Tomorrow, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Additional Information - (818) 374-7634
I went last year and it was SO much fun. We will all be there again this year. Come if you can!


Les Mis at Hollywood Bowl this coming weekend
Sage Ryan, son of Jen's list member Jessica, to play Gavroche in Broadway caliber all star! http://westend.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=30444
Free parking and FREE performance (dress rehearsal) at 10am this Friday, Aug 8th. Jen's list members invited!


The Countrywide Classic Tennis Tournament at UCLA 
A stop on the US Open Series is being played at UCLA from Aug 4-10.  Come see Andy Roddick, Marat Safin, Carlos Moya, and legends Jim Courier, John McEnroe and many others at UCLA.  For tickets call 310 825-2101.  Special events during the week include:
Wednesday, August 6th- Brunch With Bob - 10:00 AM
Join Bob Kramer, Tournament Director for over 25 years, at a delicious brunch before enjoying the afternoon tennis.  Tickets are only $35 and include brunch and a reserved seat to the matches. To make reservations call 310 824 -1010 ext 241
Thursday, August 7th - First Republic Bank Kids Day - 9:30 AM
Mark your Calendars! The 14th Annual First Republic Bank Kids Day at the 2008 Countrywide Classic is Thursday, August 7th! All Kids (Under 16) Are Admitted FREE!
Friday , August 8th - Fashion Day - 9:30 AM
Enojy a champagne continental breakfast, special appearances by particapting players, cardio tennis demonstreation/clinic, complimentary manicure or massage, a ticket to the quarterfinals, goodie bag and fashion show all for only $75.  Call 310 824-1010 ext. 241 to make your reservation.


Looking for IVF meds or discounted Pharmacy
IVF Medications are becoming extremely costly for our endeavor & I am looking for anyone who has leftover unopened & unexpired Follistim and Menopur.  Also, if you know of any deeply discounted pharmacy who offers these medications that would be great too.  Please e-mail info to alpsown at sbcglobal.net.  Thanks SO much from a hopeful future mom!


Stir it Up Jr. with Shanti for ages 3+
Together with Shanti, your little chef will prepare dishes that entice their taste buds as well as their imagination. We will have a great time learning about where our food comes from and the many wonderful ways we can enjoy it. Your little one will learn HEALTHY recipes and FUN techniques they can bring home and share with the whole family. Recipes feature organic ingredients whenever possible.
4 week Session starts Thursday Aug 7th - two times 2pm - 3pm and 3:30 - 4:30pm. www.tinkertinker.com


Nanny/Housekeeper Leads-weekday and weekend
My Nanny for close to two years will be looking for PT(20 hours) work on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 1/2 Friday.  She is abssolutely fabulous, however, both my kids will be in school full time next year. She speaks fluent English, drives (not kids,)cleans, and is just so delightful. We currenlty share her with another family in Studio City. She uses her Monday, Wednesday and 1/2 Friday.  We are looking to make the transition the first week of September.  She is getting $14/ hour.  Please feel free to call  or e-mail with questions. Pam 818-788-8555
pamelat13 at gmail.com. Please feel free to contact Tina as well:818-632- 2776
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Alma and she has been with me for about 10 months.  She drives, speaks english, cleans, cooks and is awesome!  She works for me part time right now in the afternoons everyday, but is looking for either a morning job from 7-12pm everyday as a nanny or housekeeper, or needs to leave us for a full time job.  I can not offer her a full time position, so I may have to let her go. :(  If interested in just mornings everyday or full time, please call Alma at 323-788-8417 if interested or Jody at 323-445-4053 for a reference.
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Nanny Available to Share - My nanny is available for a few hours a day (I'm flexible) in the month of August as well as from morning to noon everyday starting in September. She can also work/babysit on the weekends if you need her. She's great with infants/toddlers and is on time, reliable, kind and hardworking. She also cleans/organizes really well and can help in cooking food.I live near Wilshire/Barrington and ideally the other family should be close by.Please email me if you're interested or have any questions, email
moji2005 at verizon.net 
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Gilma Estrada is available to clean your house in the valley on Saturday or Sunday.Home:  (626) 794 4655 or Cell:  (626) 644 4386. Thanks, Melissa melissa.newhouse at sbcglobal.net
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If you are looking for a young, energetic, and responsible happy woman to look after your children then Malorie Moriana is perfect for you! She is a music major at Moorpark College so she is very good at entertaining and making sure the children are having a great time! She is very patient, calm, caring and understanding. Other than english, she can speak a little French as well! She is sensible and smart and always knows how to handle a situation properly.  She has proper, safe transportation and is always on time.  She is great with making children laugh and making them feel comfortable.  She is great with all ages, and is just delightful!  She is looking for part time work while she continues to go to school.  If you are looking for a easy going, responsible, smart, and fun nanny then she is perfect for you! The salary is $15 and hour plus gas.  Please call (818-448-2270) if you are interested! Thanks, buttercup1037015 at aol.com 
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Betty Sinay is looking for additional housekeeping work Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  She drives, speaks some English and has excellent references. Her number is 818-705-2369 or 818-445-6643. Thanks, kcmarshall at sbcglobal.net
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We need a live-in nanny so we have to let our current nanny go.  We would love to find a good family for her.  She has been with us for almost a year, helping us since our baby was born.  She is the most gentle and calm person I have ever known.  She is completely trustworthy and extremely good with babies.  (Our baby lights up and starts kicking when he hears her voice.)  She is originally from Peru and has 4 grown children.  She does not speak English and does not drive but lives very near a busstop.  She is available from 8am-6pm and prefers at least 40 hours per week.  She is looking for a position between Calabasas and Newbury Park inclusive.  Please e-mail me at apark at alum.mit.edu for more information.
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*AMAZING & WONDERFUL NANNY*  I can't say enough good things about Malu, who previously worked for me full time when my son was born and my daughter, now years later still works for us one day. Malu is wonderful with infants and toddlers. She is smart, educated, creative and will go above & beyond with both your child and your family. She is available M-TH from 10 a.m. on.  She speaks both English & Spanish, is CPR certified, has a liscense and able to run errands, and has great refrences. SHE IS TRULY A FIND! Malu can be reached at (213)380-7412. Feel free to contact me for a reference at susanaklein at aol.com


Barbara Correa, reporter for Los Angeles Daily News needs your input
People looking for ways to cut expenses are letting go their nannies. Anyone heard this or done this? 
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Ralph's changed its coupon policy last month.They are only doubling coupons UP TO $1 now -- no more double dollar couponing. Are people are angry about this and has it changed your loyalty? Are you shopping at different stores now? 
Please email barbara.correa at dailynews.com with your comments on either/both topics


Does your nanny need afternoon work or do you want to nanny share?
My brother is looking for a part-time nanny, afternoons from 3-6 pm. Four days a week -- Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri. Ideal job for someone who works or goes to school earlier in the day, and is looking for a few hours work in the afternoon. Must have reliable car, clean driving record, and enjoy spending time with small children. They live in Burbank, and need someone beginning in September. Please e-mail brijo2 at charter.net to discuss further. Thanks!


Networking event for women
FUN, FREE, FABULOUS NETWORKING FOR WOMEN
Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30 pm
Wicati Boutique
2318 Westwood Boulevard
RSVP to Roberta at DoingBusinessWhileFemale.com



Members NEED Leads - Can you help?
Looking for someone who has an "in" in the santa monica hotel arena - at any of the hotels...like the viceroy, Oceana, casa del mar, shutters. Looking for a rate around 300 night or better! Email deanne at chrome.tv
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Looking for someone who can put up glass or fiberglass decks like the ones put up in Malibu by the water. Email stacie at babydish.com. 
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Looking for a few good women to play on a co-ed softball team. Usually one week night per week.  Hreat team and have a lot of fun! Email dgvhsbball at aol.com for more info
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Looking for anyone whose son had the surgical procedure Meatoplasty. Email laadw at aol.com
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Looking for anyone whose child is entering Kindergarten at Castlebay Lane Elementary. Email tralfaz49 at yahoo.com
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Looking for a legal head hunter, or someone looking to hire a hard working attorney that understands the difficulty of juggling work and mommyhood. Email CindyHix at roadrunner.com
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Housecleaner needed - looking for a trustworthy and hardworking house keeper - one full-day a week on Fridays.  Email edittv at aol.com
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Looking for a singing instructor/coach for 5 yr old. Email craft_town at yahoo.com


Adventures in Babyhood
Educational series for new parents Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
August 19th from 11:00-12:30
>From Chaos to Order:
Organizing your life after baby
UPCOMING EVENTS
· September 16-Manicures for Moms
· And more.
3rd Tuesdays of the month 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Classes offered at JFS Pico/Robertson Storefront
8838 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035
FREE OF CHARGE Space is limited-reservations required!
For more details and to make reservations, contact Gabrielle 310-247-0864 or gkaufman at jfsla.org
New Moms Connect 
Education, resources, & support for new parents 
WARMLINE 323-761-8800 ext. 1028 
www.Jfsla.org


Health Matters: Childhood Injury Prevention 
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children and adolescents. Tragically, many of these accidents are preventable and happen in or near the home. Paramedic Paul Maxwell joins David Granet, MD, offering invaluable tips and strategies on keeping children safe. Learn more at Epic Medics. http://www.ucsd.tv:80/search-details.asp?showID=14190


Shady Day Sun Protection Wipes -- Get 20% off! 
Shady Day's Daily Sun Protection Wipes with an SPF of 30. One wipe to wipe down a toddler and baby! 20% off your entire purchase when you shop online. Use coupon code MWS20% - http://www.shadydayinc.com/showCategory.aspx?Categoryid=2


FAMILY KIDS KONCERT  
WILL GEER THEATRICUM  BOTANICUM 
at 1419 No. Topanga Canyon Blvd in TOPANGA 
call 310-455-3723 for tix
8/10 - JUSTIN ROBERTS (shows at 9:30 & 11:30a) - rock n roll party!
8/17 - THE MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE - music from Zimbabwe!
8/24 - RHYTHM CHILD - drums and stories!
8/31 - KATHERINE DINES - delight from Colorado!
9/7 - BUCK HOWDY & BB - down-home country for kids!
9/14 - JUMBO SHRIMP CIRCUS - circus fun!
9/21 - PARACHUTE EXPRESS (shows at 9:30 & 11:30a) - kid's super-stars!
9/28 - THE SQUEEGEES - check 'em out!



Air Pain: Frustrating Fees
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=5475029&page=1


Looking for singles 25-45 yrs old who are looking for "The One"
Melanie is a casting assistant working on a new series for Lifetime Television with Magical Elves Productions. They are the same company that produces Top Chef and Project Runway. They currently developing a new documentary series for the Lifetime Network on the subject of arranged marriage. They are looking for singles aged 25- 45 who are looking for "The One," as chosen by the people who know and love you the most- your friends and family. No live in children. This is not a dating, or an elimination series, but a documentary series on the subject of arranged marriage. The goal of the show is to help the participants find love and happiness in a committed relationship. If you are interested, please call, email or go to the website!
http://www.arrangedmarriagetv.com
213.630.6530 x296 or Melanie.Levine at magicalelves.com



Martha Or Maxine?
http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess%20humor/martha-maxine.htm


"Dainty Mabel & the Spiteful Child from Saskatoon"
A musical melodrama (think "The Little Rascals" meets "A Fractured Fairy Tale" ala Rocky & Bullwinkle)
Perfect for the whole family and kids ages 4-15
Thur., Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. matinee at 2 p.m.
All tickets $12
Reservations recommended (shows usually sell out).
Theatre Palisades
941 Temescal Canyon Road
Pacific Palisades (just south of Sunset Boulevard)
Box office: (310) 454-1970


Doctors Work Inside Mother's Womb to Save Twins
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=5471351&page=1


Suzanne Haring Entertainment/The Soozi Show!
Suzanne is an award winning "multi-talented performer" entertaining people around the world since 1982. Her skills include Balloonertainment, Face & Body Art, Stilts, Magic, Comedy, Mime/Physical Comedy/Improv, MC, Corporate Spokesperson, Original Characters and more
For more info, call (310)370-4746 or email SuzHaring at balloonhq.com
http://www.thesoozishow.com/


EPA Confirms That Granite Countertops Pose No Significant Health Risk
http://www.marketwatch.com:80/news/story/epa-confirms-granite-countertops-pose/story.aspx?guid=%7B5345F1DD-3D72-41A1-BD14-04A01CF8B815%7D&dist=hppr


Designer Clothing Sale
Tomorrow, August 5th from 9:00am-8:00pm     
3842 Abbey ct. Newbury Park ca 91320
Questions??? call Ashley Mayer (805) 657-1548
Come by and bring your friends and shop for the cutest clothes for the summer! I have all new "True Religion" . All new "Juicy Couture"  Terry sweats, cute tops, dresses and more We got a huge hipment of Juicy . All new"Hudson Jeans" so cute in all sizes, "Oronomi tops" so cute!!! Also Fresh Laundry shirts and tanks for summer, and more Aude t-shirts. "Young Broke and Fabulous", "T-Bags" and "Roxywear and NU" tops, and Splendid and Ella Moss.   Finally "Sister Sam" for the little gilrs, and a couple pairs of maternity jeans and tops!There is alot of great new stuff so come check it out!!! Don't miss out on some fun fashion fun!!!! 
****want to earn FREE clothes ask about hosting a clothing party**** 



Beach chairs for kids
These chairs have built in umbrellas for sun protection. And an added bonus is the little zip back in the front for storage. Use coupon code BABY15P to receive 15% off your entire order over $100 through September 30th at One Step Ahead. 
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=534751&parentCategoryId=100180&categoryId=100182&cm_ven=Performics_Affs&cm_cat=k63076&cm_ite=beach%20chairs


Focus Groups
AlphaBuzz, a national market research firm is putting together some focus groups about Business Communications.  They are specifically looking for professionals from small and medium companies to participate. The groups are taking place on Thurs, Aug 7th in Los Angeles (Marina Del Rey) in the late afternoon, evening.  Each session will last 90 minutes, and participants will receive $200 for their time and input.  If you are interested in participating, please take a moment to fill out the following brief questionnaire using this link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JUPL6uRnT_2feHXRyJZtKkTg_3d_3d
They will contact those selected to participate by telephone or email. Please note that responding to this questionnaire is not a guarantee of being selected to participate or receipt of payment. Your participation and information is completely confidential.  
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Imperial Toy, an international toy developer and manufacturer, is holding a series of focus group discussions involving children and their parents covering the topic of children's toys. All child participants will receive toys from our in house catalog free of charge. The whole event consists of a 30-45 min kids' discussion immediately followed by a parents' discussion of equal length. If you have a child going into either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade and are interested please call us at: 818 536 6500 or email marketing at imptoy.com
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Karen, from Adept Consumer Testing, the premier qualitative Market Research facility in Los Angeles, is looking for
First time MOM'S (32-40yrs old) of 0-10month old infants currently breast feeding to participate in focus group. This study will take place  August 5th in the Beverly Hills area; A generous honorarium will be provided to all those that QUALIFY and participate in this 2 hour research discussion regarding baby products. Please call Karen @ 818-905-9666 extension 380***All information will be kept confidential and will not be used or sold for any other purpose. Adept will always abide by HIPPA laws and will never share PII (Personal Identifiable Information)***
                                                                      

KETTLEBELL TRAINING
A way to exercise that actually gets results without having to put so much time in it. With kettlebell training, you will strengthen, sculpt, and condition your entire body all at once.  You don't need to spend 2 hours at the gym to get fantastic results. All you need is 15-40 minutes several times a week of this type of training. This brand new kettlebell DVD that will get you on your way to a lean and sculpted body.  Lauren Brooks used kettlebells to achieve a lean body with a 6 pack after the birth of her baby with a C-section.  Check out the trailer here to see why this is becoming one of the fastest growing exercises around - http://www.ontheedgefitness.com/videos.html
Lauren is now 3 months pregnant and continues to train with kettlebells regularly to keep herself strong and energized throughout her pregnancy. Lauren has kept a blog about her journey back from recovering from her first pregnancy and included many nutrition tips.  You can check this out right here at http://kbellqueen.blogspot.com/
Feel free to email Lauren at Lauren at socaltrainer.com for any questions on where to get a kettlebell or how to get started. She will be more than happy to point you in the right direction!


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