[Jen's List] Wed., June 11

[Jennifer Levinson]

Tomatoes in the News
There has been substantial media attention surrounding the salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes. The CDC has advised that grocery stores pull tomatoes from their shelves since they do not know the source of the disease. The federal government has recommended that until further notice, consumers eat only cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, those sold with the vine attached and homegrown produce. 


Jewish Family Service/New Moms Connect
Adventures in Babyhood - parenting education series
Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00-12:30 
8838 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles
Safety Kids: Keeping young kids safe the lecture is free and should cover many aspects of child safety including home, car and safety from abduction. RSVPs to gkaufman at jfsla.org or 310.247.0864


Pepperdine University's Center for the Arts great family shows 
New 2008-2009 season starting! A family/kid friendly atmosphere for these shows, for the Saturday shows, they do a (free) Family Art Day that typically corresponds to the exhibit in the museum and theyeven have a local bookstore come with books that the shows are based on, Saturdays are a lot of fun for us and families! The Sensational Sundays are not an "official" series, but they are family oriented and for a bit bigger kids, and with an order of ANY four shows patrons will get a 10% discount!  For more information on any of the shows, visit www.pepperdine.edu/arts or call 310.506.4522


Speak Easy 
Whether it’s French, Mandarin or your family’s oft-neglected native tongue, knowing another language is a skill many parents want their (obviously brilliant) tots to have under their belt. Author and linguistics expert Barbara Zurer Pearson, Ph.D., delves into the various reasons behind bilingualism in her new book, Raising a Bilingual Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. 
http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Bilingual-Child-Living-Language/dp/1400023343
Below are some of her tips for getting started:
Start young if you can. You want your language habits–in two languages–to be well established by the time your child is aware of choices.
Keep it fun. Children have to speak one language, but they must want to speak another one.
Praise, praise, praise. Remark often how wonderful and special it is to speak two languages. Praise the child’s (and other people’s) bilingual abilities.
Make time for the minority language. You don’t need extra time for it, but in the course of the activities of daily life, some routines should take place in the “other” language–consistently, routinely, and over a long period of time.
Don’t do it all by yourself. Language is a group activity. Find others to be language models for your child–other children are often the best motivators. Take advantage of immersion schools, camps, playgroups and travel opportunities.


JAM ON BABY!
Jam on Baby is a jammin’ boutique that goes beyond Cool Hip Baby Clothes. You’ll find one of a kind Baby Gifts, Toys, Baby Music, Stylish and Fun Maternity Clothing, even something for Dads! Shop top Brand Names in Baby Shoes like Nowali Moccasins and Trumpette Booties. Diaper Dude is the ultimate in Diaper Bags for dad, and Bebe au Lait/ Hooter Hiders Nursing Covers are chic and fabulous for mom. We also carry great organic lines from Baby Peace and Mine Organics. Check-out our beautiful clothes from Milk & Honey as well! Jam on Baby’s own Unique Baby Clothes line has an original design of cushy soft padding built in the Baby Pants and Leggings for baby’s tender knees when crawling, walking and playing. Whether you’re looking for Baby Boy Clothing, Girls Dresses, or a choice selection of Baby Hats, Bibs and unbelievably Soft Baby Blankets, you will find our European tradition of choosing the Best Quality and Style is uncompromised.
* Type in the code jamon08 at checkout and receive a 20% discount! * Babies


Parties by Stacey & free movie!
FREE face painting starting at 6:30pm (sponsored by Coldwell Banker Porter Ranch) at the FREE movie in the park on Saturday June 14th!  Come say hi and learn about her parties, get your child\'s face painted with safe Snazaroo paints and stay for Shrek 3. Porter Ranch Community Events Councilman Smith starts the series of free movie screenings in Northwest Valley parks. Join us for a night of family fun under the stars, with free popcorn! The PRNC will be there to meet you. Movies Under the Stars features family-friendly films screened at parks in the Northwest Valley once a month during June, July, August and September.Bring water, picnics, blankets and chairs. Alcohol, BBQs and pets are not  allowed. Saturday, June 14, 2008, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Holleigh Bernson Park, corner of Sesnon & Porter Ranch Drive.


VIP Exhibitor Registration is now open for businesses 
Are you on the cutting edge of products, information, community, technology and  the "mommy" shopper consumer base? Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of this landmark event!  http://www.mommywood.com:80/content/node/910 - for more information and to reserve your spot today.  Booths are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.   Register by June 15, 2008, and receive a 10% discount on the price of your Booth.  For more information, please visit www.mommywood.com or email questions to info at mommywood.com. 


Looking for is an actress or actor who wants to look younger
Michael A. Persky, M.D., F.A.C.S is looking for a volunteer who is interested in getting rid of the earliest signs of aging (the beginnings of jowls and early wrinkles, usually first seen in the late 30's, early 40's) with the non-surgical Fraxel repair treatment.  email: drpersky at aol.com or call 
818 501-3223 (face).  www.drpersky.com


SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT AT THE TENNIS & SWIM CENTER
The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center will be holding a special Summer Movie Night on Friday, June 27, 2008 featuring the hit Bee Movie.  Tickets are FREE and will be available for pick-up beginning on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Tennis & Swim Center front desk.  Tickets are limited to 5 per family.  Doors will open at 6:00p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30p.m.  Please feel free to bring a swim suit, towel, a short beach chair, swim noodle, change of clothes and money for snacks.  The Cafe will be open for movie treats and dinner.  Please do not bring any outside food, beverages or alcohol.  Smoking is prohibited.  For more information, please call (818) 222-2782.
http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/enews/2008/june2008.html#MOVIE


MARABOU USA and Girl Chameleon Warehouse Sale 
Friday 6/13 10am-4pm and Saturday 6/14 10am-4pm
50% - 80% off contemporary women’s and girls 7-14 novelty knit tops. Cash/ cc only
1714 18th Street in Santa Monica - Rear of building. Street parking



Laura Madrigano Handbags, Vintage Finds, Home Accessories, Linens, & Gifts
http://www.lauramadrigano.com/


The Yellow Balloon childrens hairsalon in studio city
All of Jens List get free haircuts, shampoo and blowdrys { 50 dollars value) with purchase of color-highlights{first visit). 1st time clients also get $3 off haircuts and 10% off all services and haircare products. YB is further offering a free kids haircut certificate to all the kids schools for their actions or fundraisers. www.theyellowballoon.com 


KIDS 5-7 HIP HOP/BREAKDANCING
Ography Studios on Sunset Blvd. at Highland Ave.  It's Sundays at 2PM.  Boys and girls ages 5-7. Call Michelle or Chopper at Ography Studios 323-957-1515.  www.ographydance.com.



Keep car seats clean! 
A removable, leakproof and washable car seat cover for infant and toddler car seats.  It's elastic edges and Velcro openings for the straps allow for it to easily slip over the existing cover without having to remove the car seat from the car, or disassemble the straps! Comfy to sit in, and easy to use, but that it's priced so that it can be a staple for everyone with a car seat aged child.  It sells for $32 - www.nomiebaby.com



RECEIVE MORE THAN EVER FOR HOSTING A LEXIE WEAR PARTY! 
HOST A LEXIEWEAR PARTY in the month of June and receive a FREE TANK TOP PLUS 10% of the gross sales from your boutique back in LexieWear Clothing! A $2000 party gets you $200 in free clothing! (plus your tank!) CALL SAMANTHA TO SCHEDULE A PARTY:
818-344-5288 robsammak at juno.com


THE SUMMER 2008 “MOVIES IN THE PARK” SERIES
Movies are free to the public. Movies are held at Reyes Adobe Park * 30400 Rainbow Crest Dr., Agoura Hills
Movies start at dusk. Food for sale at a nominal fee beginning at 6:00pm. Movies subject to change 
For more information please call (818) 597-7361
For the convenience of others, please leave your pets at home
Saturday, June 28, 2008  - “TheWizard of Oz“
Saturday, July 26, 2008  - “Mrs. Doubtfire“
Saturday, August 30, 2008  - “Ghostbusters“
The following are events in Westlake Village - TGIF 2008 - http://www.wlv.org



Hairstylist that makes Housecalls!
Harriet Helberg offers a full service salon at very reasonable rates and you never have to leave your home and deal with traffic, parking or the rising cost of gas! She performs all services, cut, color/highlights, blow-dries, perms, flat-ironing, etc. and works all over Calabasas/Malibu/Agoura/Pacific Palisades/Brentwood and Santa Monica areas. References/recommendations, available. Contact her at 310.890-5762 or Pennylanemalibu at aol.com for free consult.


DO YOU HAVE A CLOSET FULL OF CLOTHES & STILL HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR?
Are you mom that is so on the go that you have let yourself go a bit in the process? Do you wear the same outfits because you are so busy with the kids that trying to be fashionable is the last thing you think of?  Do you shop endlessly post baby(s) trying to get back into the latest fashions, but have no clue what the latest trends are and what would be cool for a Mom to wear? Or, Do you have clothes that are out dated, don’t fit, items with tags still on them That you have been meaning to wear or holding on one day for…? IF THIS IS YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, AND AN INTERVENTION IS NEEDED, then help is on the way!!!  Let TLC show you the latest fashions that pertain to you and guide you from beginning to end on wardrobe management!! New TLC show is NOW CASTING for a new show that solves the age-old dilemma of TOO MANY CLOTHES BUT "NOTHING TO WEAR”! They will show you how to GO GREEN in your closet by recycling what\'s already in there into A Fabulous New Wardrobe, as we:
*Comb through your current wardrobe and sort out the items worth salvaging from the utter fashion crimes. 
*Take you on shopping trip to secure a few classic pieces that will complement your salvaged wardrobe.
*Leave you with examples on you how to make the most of your new wardrobe!
*And to top it all off we will update and make over your closet!!
To apply email your name, contact information, photo and tell why you have “nothing to wear to”: nothing2wearTLC at yahoo.com



Music, etc.
Rick Steier, a father of 2, played in such platinum selling bands as Warrant(Cherry Pie) and Kingdom Come(Get It On) among others. He specializes in teaching guitar to beginners, intermediate, or students who just want to learn songs by Fall Out Boy, Led Zeppelin,and Maroon V and artists. His philosophy is simple: make sure the student is having FUN while learning the fundamentals. He also brings a unique perspective to the lessons as he gives the student advice and direction on that difficult journey of becoming a "Rock Star". Please call for rates and more info. 818-571-8801
AND
PIANO LESSONS - Experienced teacher for beginning, intermediate and advanced students in the Porter Ranch area, which includes Porter Ranch, Northridge, Granada Hills, Chatsworth. Please contact Holly Welch at hollymwelch at aol.com or 818-831-2075


Commercial space that is only available from July 1 thru November 1 (4 months)
Could be perfect for a politcal thing or classes! Really great location in studio city.  Need to sublease so super willing to negotiate a good price. Email Sandy at  dandydulcinea at gmail.com



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