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January, 2012 - Issue #87
Kids Love "The Reading Lady"
Are you worried that your child is "getting lost" in their large classroom? Ms. Bowen, known as "The Reading Lady," gives private lessons and attention to your child, customizing each reading lesson to your child's individual needs. Your child will enjoy their lessons, and so will you; her new techniques teach kids ages 2 to 6 to read! In addition she also works on their writing skills, grammar and punctuation. For your convenience and peace of mind, she will come to your home or office; 299-4552 or 310-465-6683
Pinecrest Schools Valencia Now Offering Early Enrollment
Enrollment is now open for the 2012-2013 school year at Pinecrest Schools Valencia. Pinecrest offers quality education for full and half-time preschool, junior kindergarten and grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Special instruction in computers, music, Spanish, physical education and more - including a positive introduction to team sports - prepares Pinecrest students for academic success - and a real sense of personal worth; 255-8080 (elementary) 255-1238 (preschool)
Nostalgic Creations has a New Location (but Kept the Same Great Prices)
Nostalgic Creations is Santa Clarita's complete full-service auto repair and collision center. Nostalgic offers honest and fair assessments for your vehicle and superior service unparalleled in the automotive industry. They offer some of the best prices for repair work including a $9.95 Shell Oil Change and Lube special, a Brake Special for the front or rear brakes starting at $59.95 plus parts, a $49.95 Tune Up Special, Air Conditioning Service starting at $29.95 plus the price of Freon, a Transmission Flush for most cars starting at $69.95 and now a full Auto Detail for most cars starting at $149.95.
Nostalgic Creations also offers complete auto body and paint services; they will work with all leading automotive insurance companies in regards to possibly discounting your deductible. If you have a flat tire or just need to get new radial tires for your vehicle, they now sell tires for your car. Free estimates and expert color matching are always on the menu; they work with insurance claim experts and offer a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. Read their reviews on Yelp to find out first hand how their service is the best in Southern California.
Nostalgic Creations is now located at 25213 Anza Drive in Valencia. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; 250-0555
Everyone wants to Go to Wallers' Winter Camp!
Wallers' Winter Camp offers a three-week fun-filled gymnastics training camp like no other. If your kids want to learn how to do back handsprings, perfect their round off or just enjoy the fun of safely learning skills on a trampoline, then you need to sign them up today! Wallers' GymJam offers a Winter Camp program from December 27 to December 30 (Theme: Train with the Best), January 2 to January 6 (Theme: Winter Fun-Olympics) and January 9 to January 13 (Theme: Winter Carnival), accommodating ages 4 to 12 years old. Camp includes holiday-theme gymnastics instruction, exciting games/activities, and arts & crafts. Your kids will have the time of their lives with a story-high hill of mats to sled down, skiing at the gym, holiday fun-Olympics, snowball fights and gymnastics skills that will help them move up to the next level!; 251-3390 www.wallersgymjamacademy.com
United States Youth Volleyball League Provides Fun, Positive Environment
USYVL provides an eight-week instructional youth volleyball league for boys and girls, ages 7 to 15. This is a great opportunity for children to learn and play volleyball in a fun and positive environment. Every site has a volleyball instructor (clinician) who guides the volunteer coaches and the players in a structured teaching method to ensure participants are developing proper volleyball skills. They have leagues in many locations throughout Southern California including Santa Clarita, Saugus and Valencia; 888-988-7985 www.usyvl.org
This Month, Why don't You...
(Make it Easier on Yourself Edition)
get the kids' hair cut before Grandma starts snapping photos? You'd never attend a holiday soiree without making sure your roots were touched up. But there goes Billy - with his hair in his eyes. Get the whole crew groomed and trimmed at Brow Bar Spa, which now offers a premier (meaning: bring your "tween" here without shame) "just for kids" salon experience. You can even book your appointment online; 295-2056
www.browbarspa.com
order in? You're tired. You're stressed. You're snapping at people. (Ok, they deserve it. But you're better than that, right? Right?) We give you permission to pick up the phone and call in reinforcements. In our house, "back up" takes the form of Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company's pepperoni pie. (It's almost like having the perfect babysitter on speed dial. Except it's cheaper. A lot cheaper.) Yes, Oggi's does fantastic holiday catering, but don't wait for a big event to send out a "bat signal" in the shape of pizza crust. Because they offer free delivery within a four-mile radius (they're located in Canyon Country) with a $20 order or more, you'll be able to afford more frequent escapes to "Thank God Dinner is Done" Land; 252-7883
host a party? "Wait," you say to yourself. "This was supposed to be a list that would make my life easier." Yeah. We know. Hear us out. Our thinking is this: You'll be asked/guilted into hosting a get-together eventually. Why not do it now, when springing for a party set up is ridiculously easy and cheap? Party Planners Plus is offering a Winter Deal that had us doing a double take. For only $125 (including free local delivery!), you can rent four tables, four linens, 32 chairs and one outdoor heater (rates may vary on holidays).; 291-1222 www.partyplannersplus.com
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
Receives Recognition as Baby-friendly Birth Facility
Following a rigorous application process and a two-day onsite survey in September 2011 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representatives, Henry Mayo became one of only nine Baby-Friendly hospitals in Los Angeles County in November 2011.
The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsored by the WHO and UNICEF. The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. There are more than 2,000 designated Baby-friendly hospitals and birth centers worldwide, with 121 in the United States. Of that total, California leads the nation with 15 percent of its hospitals designated Baby-friendly, compared to the national average of 5 percent.
Through its breastfeeding efforts and activities, Henry Mayo increased its in-hospital breastfeeding initiation rate to 96 percent, with 76 percent of new mothers exclusively breastfeeding at discharge by the end of fiscal year 2011.
"Every step of the way, we had full administrative support," said Mary Beth Sweet, lactation specialist. "We have a vested interest in providing our community with the education and support to our breastfeeding mothers by helping to improve the overall health for mothers and babies in our care; Baby-friendly enables us to continue and excel at doing just that."
When babies are breastfed, both mother and baby are healthier throughout their lives. Breastfed babies have less childhood cancer and diabetes and a lower risk of being overweight or obese in childhood and adolescence compared to formula-fed children. Women who breastfeed face decreased risks of breast and ovarian cancer, anemia and osteoporosis.
With the benefits of breastfeeding too important to ignore, Henry Mayo began its quest in 2006 to encourage and promote breastfeeding among new mothers. At that time, 89 percent of mothers who gave birth at the hospital wanted to initiate breastfeeding and 48 percent exclusively breastfed at discharge; www.henrymayo.com
Have Faith!
North Oaks Church of Christ Invites
You to "Celebrate the Joy in the Lord"
Experience a series of Sunday lessons on the prophecies that lead to the Birth of Jesus, running through Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, at 9:30 p.m., North Oaks will host a short gathering to read scriptures and sing songs that tell the story of Jesus' birth. On Christmas Day, they will share cookies, donuts, coffee and cider at 10:30 a.m., a short song service from 10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.; North Oaks Church of Christ is located at 27570 Whites Canyon Road in Santa Clarita; 252-2298 www.northoakscoc.org
Are you worried that your child is "getting lost" in their large classroom? Ms. Bowen, known as "The Reading Lady," gives private lessons and attention to your child, customizing each reading lesson to your child's individual needs. Your child will enjoy their lessons, and so will you; her new techniques teach kids ages 2 to 6 to read! In addition she also works on their writing skills, grammar and punctuation. For your convenience and peace of mind, she will come to your home or office; 299-4552 or 310-465-6683
Pinecrest Schools Valencia Now Offering Early Enrollment
Enrollment is now open for the 2012-2013 school year at Pinecrest Schools Valencia. Pinecrest offers quality education for full and half-time preschool, junior kindergarten and grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Special instruction in computers, music, Spanish, physical education and more - including a positive introduction to team sports - prepares Pinecrest students for academic success - and a real sense of personal worth; 255-8080 (elementary) 255-1238 (preschool)
Nostalgic Creations has a New Location (but Kept the Same Great Prices)
Nostalgic Creations is Santa Clarita's complete full-service auto repair and collision center. Nostalgic offers honest and fair assessments for your vehicle and superior service unparalleled in the automotive industry. They offer some of the best prices for repair work including a $9.95 Shell Oil Change and Lube special, a Brake Special for the front or rear brakes starting at $59.95 plus parts, a $49.95 Tune Up Special, Air Conditioning Service starting at $29.95 plus the price of Freon, a Transmission Flush for most cars starting at $69.95 and now a full Auto Detail for most cars starting at $149.95.
Nostalgic Creations also offers complete auto body and paint services; they will work with all leading automotive insurance companies in regards to possibly discounting your deductible. If you have a flat tire or just need to get new radial tires for your vehicle, they now sell tires for your car. Free estimates and expert color matching are always on the menu; they work with insurance claim experts and offer a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. Read their reviews on Yelp to find out first hand how their service is the best in Southern California.
Nostalgic Creations is now located at 25213 Anza Drive in Valencia. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; 250-0555
Everyone wants to Go to Wallers' Winter Camp!
Wallers' Winter Camp offers a three-week fun-filled gymnastics training camp like no other. If your kids want to learn how to do back handsprings, perfect their round off or just enjoy the fun of safely learning skills on a trampoline, then you need to sign them up today! Wallers' GymJam offers a Winter Camp program from December 27 to December 30 (Theme: Train with the Best), January 2 to January 6 (Theme: Winter Fun-Olympics) and January 9 to January 13 (Theme: Winter Carnival), accommodating ages 4 to 12 years old. Camp includes holiday-theme gymnastics instruction, exciting games/activities, and arts & crafts. Your kids will have the time of their lives with a story-high hill of mats to sled down, skiing at the gym, holiday fun-Olympics, snowball fights and gymnastics skills that will help them move up to the next level!; 251-3390 www.wallersgymjamacademy.com
United States Youth Volleyball League Provides Fun, Positive Environment
USYVL provides an eight-week instructional youth volleyball league for boys and girls, ages 7 to 15. This is a great opportunity for children to learn and play volleyball in a fun and positive environment. Every site has a volleyball instructor (clinician) who guides the volunteer coaches and the players in a structured teaching method to ensure participants are developing proper volleyball skills. They have leagues in many locations throughout Southern California including Santa Clarita, Saugus and Valencia; 888-988-7985 www.usyvl.org
This Month, Why don't You...
(Make it Easier on Yourself Edition)
get the kids' hair cut before Grandma starts snapping photos? You'd never attend a holiday soiree without making sure your roots were touched up. But there goes Billy - with his hair in his eyes. Get the whole crew groomed and trimmed at Brow Bar Spa, which now offers a premier (meaning: bring your "tween" here without shame) "just for kids" salon experience. You can even book your appointment online; 295-2056
www.browbarspa.com
order in? You're tired. You're stressed. You're snapping at people. (Ok, they deserve it. But you're better than that, right? Right?) We give you permission to pick up the phone and call in reinforcements. In our house, "back up" takes the form of Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company's pepperoni pie. (It's almost like having the perfect babysitter on speed dial. Except it's cheaper. A lot cheaper.) Yes, Oggi's does fantastic holiday catering, but don't wait for a big event to send out a "bat signal" in the shape of pizza crust. Because they offer free delivery within a four-mile radius (they're located in Canyon Country) with a $20 order or more, you'll be able to afford more frequent escapes to "Thank God Dinner is Done" Land; 252-7883
host a party? "Wait," you say to yourself. "This was supposed to be a list that would make my life easier." Yeah. We know. Hear us out. Our thinking is this: You'll be asked/guilted into hosting a get-together eventually. Why not do it now, when springing for a party set up is ridiculously easy and cheap? Party Planners Plus is offering a Winter Deal that had us doing a double take. For only $125 (including free local delivery!), you can rent four tables, four linens, 32 chairs and one outdoor heater (rates may vary on holidays).; 291-1222 www.partyplannersplus.com
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
Receives Recognition as Baby-friendly Birth Facility
Following a rigorous application process and a two-day onsite survey in September 2011 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representatives, Henry Mayo became one of only nine Baby-Friendly hospitals in Los Angeles County in November 2011.
The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsored by the WHO and UNICEF. The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. There are more than 2,000 designated Baby-friendly hospitals and birth centers worldwide, with 121 in the United States. Of that total, California leads the nation with 15 percent of its hospitals designated Baby-friendly, compared to the national average of 5 percent.
Through its breastfeeding efforts and activities, Henry Mayo increased its in-hospital breastfeeding initiation rate to 96 percent, with 76 percent of new mothers exclusively breastfeeding at discharge by the end of fiscal year 2011.
"Every step of the way, we had full administrative support," said Mary Beth Sweet, lactation specialist. "We have a vested interest in providing our community with the education and support to our breastfeeding mothers by helping to improve the overall health for mothers and babies in our care; Baby-friendly enables us to continue and excel at doing just that."
When babies are breastfed, both mother and baby are healthier throughout their lives. Breastfed babies have less childhood cancer and diabetes and a lower risk of being overweight or obese in childhood and adolescence compared to formula-fed children. Women who breastfeed face decreased risks of breast and ovarian cancer, anemia and osteoporosis.
With the benefits of breastfeeding too important to ignore, Henry Mayo began its quest in 2006 to encourage and promote breastfeeding among new mothers. At that time, 89 percent of mothers who gave birth at the hospital wanted to initiate breastfeeding and 48 percent exclusively breastfed at discharge; www.henrymayo.com
Have Faith!
North Oaks Church of Christ Invites
You to "Celebrate the Joy in the Lord"
Experience a series of Sunday lessons on the prophecies that lead to the Birth of Jesus, running through Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, at 9:30 p.m., North Oaks will host a short gathering to read scriptures and sing songs that tell the story of Jesus' birth. On Christmas Day, they will share cookies, donuts, coffee and cider at 10:30 a.m., a short song service from 10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.; North Oaks Church of Christ is located at 27570 Whites Canyon Road in Santa Clarita; 252-2298 www.northoakscoc.org
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