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October 20, 2011
News & Events
- Welcome to Santa Monica Macaroni Kid
- Juice in the City Comes to LA
- Baby Boot Camp
- Plum District- This Week's Deals
- Halloween Events for West LA
- Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- FARMERS MARKETS
- FREE MUSEUM DAYS
- KIDS EAT FREE NIGHTS
- Contest Rules
Welcome to Santa Monica Macaroni Kid
Events for Families in Santa Monica & West LA
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Hi- Welcome to Santa Monica Macaroni Kid...where the locals come to find out what is happening in town. I wanted to welcome all the new fabulous moms and dads we met at the PEL's Preschool Fair last week. We loved hanging with Plum District and Pump Station and seeing old friends. If you are a new reader be sure to check out the My Macaroni feature, where you click the events you want to check out, and it will make you your own PDF of just what you like. You can download it, email it or print it. Also the newsletter just shows the events coming up for the next 2 weeks, so be sure to visit the Calendar to see the whole month in a calendar view.
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Juice in the City Comes to West LA
Have a great week!
Courtney
Juice in the City Comes to LA
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Baby Boot Camp
Time To Get FIT!
Alright, the excuses are over and I'm committing to it. Working out and losing the "baby weight" that is. I started Baby Boot Camp this week and I am very sore (that good kind of sore, so you know it is working) but I feel great! "Baby Boot Camp is a stroller-based fitness class designed specifically to help moms get fit while they bring their baby. It takes the place of a personal trainer at a time in your life when you need one more than ever. Classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills." The classes are really intense and you will be sweating, but they are also really fun and you get to chat and swap stories with other moms. April, who teaches the West LA classes is so encouraging and helpful. She also has an eagle eye and makes sure that all the moms are doing the exercises with the right form to ensure the best results. I love being able to bring Tyler with me too (he would not stay in kids club at the gym) and he gets such a kick when we are running around. There are moms with kids of all ages there, but you must be at least 6 weeks post-partum (8 if you had a c-section). You can also come if you are pregnant (just get a note from your doctor that you are cleared to work out).
Classes are Mon-Fri at 9 am, Saturday at 8:30 at the Westside Pavilion, and/or Tues and Thursday outside at Sporteve in Culver City at 10:30. There are lots of options to choose from for signing up, and depending on the package you pick classes are as low as $4.25 and the first class is FREE. Come try it out, I think you will be hooked like me. I swear, in just the last three days of going to Baby Boot Camp I have more energy and I just feel happier. I am going to keep you guys posted on my results - I am not telling you my weight but I will say I want to lose about 30lbs. So come join me and the other great moms at Baby Boot Camp and lets all get fit together!
Here is a little more info about our teacher April. I have to add that she is also an expert baby whisperer - as soon as your little one starts to fuss she turns it on and gets them laughing again so you can keep working out.
April is an AFAA certified group exercise instructor with a Baby Boot camp pre/post natal certification. She is first aid and CPR certified for adults, children and infants.
April lives in West Los Angeles with her husband Tony and two daughters Isabella (4/07) and Ivy (11/08). She has always been good about staying in shape. Whether it was boxing with a personal trainer or walking a golf course, it has always been her way of life. Since the birth of her first daughter she has been searching for that perfect day that does not sacrifice any time spent with Isabella and Ivy and still gives her the feeling she has after a great workout. Baby Boot Camp makes that perfect day a reality and allows her to mix her love of exercise with the joy of motherhood. April is very excited to bring Baby Boot Camp to the West Los Angeles area. She looks forward to helping other Moms reach their health and fitness goals while spending that quality time with their little ones.
Full Disclosure - I am attending Baby Boot Camp classes for free in exchange for advertising on SM Macaroni Kid-but everything I write is my own thoughts and opinons.
Plum District- This Week's Deals
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Hopefully, you've heard of Plum District by now. If not, we offer amazing deals for moms on your favorite places and on new discoveries locally like The Pump Station and Coach Derek and nationally on companies like Diapers.com, Baby Gap and Target. Sign Up Today!
Here are some deals for you & your family that we are offering this week...
Pure Barre has a NEW location in Beverly Hills, it is an amazing space and this offer is awesome...
$49 for Five Pure Barre Classes at Pure Barre Beverly Hills (a $110 Value) - If you're a mom looking for a fun, motivating workout with fast producing results, then Pure Barre Beverly Hills is where you want to be! Pure Barre is for everyone and is a total body workout that burns fat in record-breaking time. Any fitness routine requires effort and dedication, but if your workout has not yet gifted you with toned thighs, powerful abs, slender arms, and an elevated booty, it might be time to raise the bar! Show Me More!
$20 for a Dozen Cookies + 2 AMC Movie Tickets for $10 ($30 Package Price for a $53 Total Value) -Stop for cookies and stroll to the movies with today's delicious combo deal. A perfectly baked cookie is like a rare gift to the palate. Enjoy a few gourmet morsels for you and your little cookie monsters then enjoy a movie at an AMC theater. The Cookie Guru is a boutique in Santa Monica, at the Santa Monica Market. Here they feature milk and cookies made with high-quality and organic ingredients. Take one bite of their signature chocolate chip cookie and you'll discover how they make you feel good about decadence! Yummy, I want those cookies!
And here's a Sneak Peek for Monday, October 24th...$25 for $50 Worth of Personalized Erin Condren Holiday Photo Cards, Calendars, Customized Labels, and More Check out her shop. Sign up to get Erin Condren deal today and you'll get this exclusive deal just in time for the holidays!
Follow Plum District on Twitter and Like us on facebook, to get insiders info on special promo codes for additional discounts. This week TRICK OR TREAT!! TRICK OR TREAT SURPRISES - Anywhere from 10% - 100% OFF!!! Open the lollipop and see what you have won!
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Halloween Events for West LA
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Oct 28th
The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Theatricum Boo! -Tanicum- 4pm-10pm Haunted house, Classic ghost stories told by award-winning actors Ellen Geer, Earnestine Phillips and William Hunt, Costume contest, Bobbing for apples and pumpkin carving, Organic Chicken & Waffles by Bon Melange Catering, Eclectic live music by Peter Alsop and Tommy Santee Klaws, Lots of not-too-scary stuff for kids Kids 5-12 $5, Teens $15, Adults $20
Brentwood Country Mart 3pm-6pm-Free Ice-Cream and Trick or Treating- Botany Host Kids Halloween arrangement class in South courtyard $40 sign up in advance ...
Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles
PUMPKIN PATCHES
702 North Doheny Drive, West Hollywood-Open 9am-3pm
Bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, celeb sightings
*** Yoplait will be donating money to LA Food Bank when you purchase your pumpkins- ***
Simon Meadow, Temescal and Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades
Monday - Friday 2:30 - 6 pm & Sat & Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Santa Monica-2300 Wilshire Blvd, SM- Hours 10am-8pm everyday
Petting Zoo, Bouncer, Ball House & Small Kids play area
Culver City-5750 Mesmer Ave, Culver City-Hours- 9 ...
Saturday, October 22 through Monday, October 31 - Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival
Where: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark CA 93021When: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: Mon- Fri $3 Weekends $12- Under 2 years FreeFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 22 through Sunday, October 23 - A Halloween Hullabaloo
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse- 1211 4th Street Santa MonicaWhen: 12:30 PM (also at 3pm)Who: 2 and upHow: click hereCost: $12.50 for adults $10.50 for children 12 and under
Come in costume and receive two-for-one passes to a future Family Theatre productionFor more info: event website
Saturday, October 22 through Sunday, October 23 - CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN & DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT OUR AQUARIUM!
Where: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk Santa MonicaWhen: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: allHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Heal the Bay
Saturday, October 22 - Harvest Festival
Where: Santa Monica Main Library 601 Santa Monica BlvdWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: AllHow: just show upCost: freeFor more info: Event Website
Thursday, October 20 - Character Meal Deal @ Giggles N' Hugs
Where: Giggles N' Hugs- Century City MallWhen: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Character Dinner from 4-6pm)Who: AllHow: Just show upCost: no additional charge (regualr play admission and mandatory purchase of a child's meal)For more info: Event Website
Thursday, October 20 - Mommy Night at Innovative Baby
Where: Innovative Baby 114 Washington Blvd MDRWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Mommies Innovative BabyHow: just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Innovative Baby Website
Friday, October 21 through Saturday, October 22 - Halloween Dress Rehearsal
Where: The Disney Store- at Culver City Westfield MallWhen: 4:30 PM (Fri- 4:30 & 6pm Sat 10:30 & 12pm)Who: AllHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 22 - Wake up with the Waves
Where: Santa Monica Pier Parking DeckWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: ages 1-5How: just show upCost: freeFor more info: event website
Saturday, October 22 - Family Photo Event Fundraiser
Where: El Segundo BeachWhen: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: FamilesHow: Sign up for a time slot HERE or call Julia Miele at 310 452 3881 x 111Cost: $35- 70% goes to the SM YWCAFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 22 - The Annual SMASH Rummage Sale
Where: Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH), 2525 5th St, Santa Monica, CAWhen: 9:00 AMWho: ALLHow: Just show upCost: Free admission. Early Bird Entry 8-9am, $5/personFor more info: Proceeds go to a good cause, they provide for programs in art, science and technology. SMASH is on Ocean Park Blvd and 5th in Santa Monica
Sunday, October 23 - Pacific Palisades Village Fair
Where: Quad at Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin St, Pacific PalisadesWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: Admission FREE, Fee for attractionsFor more info: event website
Sunday, October 23 - BRENTWOOD AUTUMN ART SHOW
Where: Downtown Brentwood -San Vicente Boulevard, beginning at Saltair and running east to DarlingtonWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: AllHow: just show upCost: Free- Event WebsiteFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, October 23 - CleanBee Baby @ the Pump Station
Where: Pump Station -2415 Wilshire Blvd SMWhen: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: AllHow: Click HERE to book an appointmentCost: variesFor more info: Clean Bee Baby
Sunday, October 23 - Kids in the Courtyard: Super-Calaca
Where: Fowler Museum Courtyard-UCLAWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: allHow: just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Tuesday, October 25 - Toddler Tuesdays
Where: The Market at Santa Monica Place (3rd Floor)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Toddlers and a caregiverHow: Space is Limited- must RSVP HERECost: FREEFor more info: Event Website
Tuesday, October 25 - CleanBee Baby @ Pumpkinheads
Where: Pumpkinheads- 11640 San Vicente #109, LA BrentwoodWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: AllHow: Click HERE to book an appointmentCost: variesFor more info: Clean Bee Baby
Tuesday, October 25 - Princess Tea Party
Where: Giggles N' Hugs- Century City MallWhen: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: $5 Play + $15 Tea party (imcludes play admission, mini sandwiches, juices, tea, cupcake decorating, & princesses accessories)For more info: Event Website
Thursday, October 27 - Character Meal Deal @ Giggles N' Hugs
Where: Giggles N' Hugs- Century City MallWhen: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Character Dinner from 4-6pm)Who: AllHow: Just show upCost: no additional charge (regualr play admission and mandatory purchase of a child's meal)For more info: Event Website
Thursday, September 15 through Thursday, November 17 - Teen Sketch-Comedy Improv Class
Where: Malibu Civic Theatre, City HallWhen: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Ages 13-18How: Regiser HereCost: $450 plus $50 material feeFor more info: Click Here
Thursday, October 27 - Big Kids Night
Where: Books & Cookies 2230 Main St Santa MonicaWhen: 5:00 PMWho: Kids 4-10How: just show upCost: $7For more info: Event Website
Friday, October 28 - Free Photo Event
Where: Innovative Baby 114 Washington Blvd - MDRWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: AllHow: call 310 391-4500 for your appointment - walk-ins welcomeCost: Photo shoot is Free prices for prints varyFor more info: POD photography website
Friday, October 28 - Haunted House & Healthy Treats
Where: Santa Monica YWCA- 2019 14th Street, SMWhen: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Click HERE for ticketsCost: $5 for kids 12 and under- $10 for adultsFor more info: Event Website
Friday, October 28 - Local Author’s Story Time with Holly Wojahn
Where: Books & Cookies 2230 Main St Santa MonicaWhen: 4:00 PMWho: AllHow: just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 29 - Halloween Beach Bash Children's Concert
Where: Santa Monica Pier Parking DeckWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: ages 1-5How: just show upCost: freeFor more info: event website
Saturday, October 29 through Sunday, October 30 - Boo at the LA Zoo
Eucalyptus Grove will turn into a giant Pumpkin Patch with jack-o-lantern carving, photo opportunities, and eerie crafts. The Creepy Creature Encounter at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo will feature trick-or-treating, a chance to get up close with some creepy creatures, and Halloween entertainment.
Where: The LA ZooWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: Free with paid zoo admissionFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 29 through Sunday, October 30 - Halloween Spooktacular
Where: Culver City Westfield MallWhen: 10:00 AMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 29 - Storytelling Madame Chocolat
Where: Books & Cookies 2230 Main St Santa MonicaWhen: 10:00 AMWho: AllHow: just show upCost: $5 suggested donationFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, October 29 through Sunday, October 30 - A Halloween Hullabaloo
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse- 1211 4th Street Santa MonicaWhen: 12:30 PM (also at 3pm)Who: 2 and upHow: click hereCost: $12.50 for adults $10.50 for children 12 and under
Come in costume and receive two-for-one passes to a future Family Theatre productionFor more info: event website
Sunday, October 30 - Free Volleyball Clinic with Kerri Walsh
Where: Malibu High School Gym- 30215 Morning View Dr, MalibuWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 8-14How: Call 310.456.2489x363 to reserve your spot- 90 spots maximumCost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, October 30 - A Great Green Halloween® Play Date!
Where: The Pump Station & Nurtury™ Santa MonicaWhen: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PMWho: For families with little pumpkins 6 months to 5 years.How: Buy tickets by calling 310-998-1981.or Get tickets online HERECost: :$25 per family event websiteFor more info: event website
Tuesday, November 1 - MomAngeles Mixer
Where: Gladstones- 17300 PCH Pacific Palisades, CA 90272When: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMWho: MomsHow: Space is limited so be sure to Get Your Ticket HERE! And tell your friends to do the sameCost: $25 includes your first drink and light passed hors d'ouevresFor more info: event website
FARMERS MARKETS
Mondays
West Hollywood: Plummer Park, north lot, 1200 N. Vista St. at Fountain Avenue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (323) 848-6535.
Tuesdays
Culver City: Main Street between Venice and Culver boulevards, 2 to 7 p.m. (310) 739-5028.
Manhattan Beach: 13th Street between Valley and Morningside drives, noon to 4 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. www.mbfarmersmarket.com 310 379-9901.
Torrance: Wilson Park on Crenshaw Boulevard, between Carson Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (310) 781-7520.
Wednesdays
Santa Monica: 2nd Street ...
FREE MUSEUM DAYS
Monthly Free Museum Days
Page Museum, La Brea Tarpits (1st Tuesday)
Natural History Museum(1st Tuesday)
Huntington Library, (1st Thursday, tickets required)
Norton Simon Museum (1st Friday, 6-9 pm)
Pasadena Museum of California Art (1st Friday)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2nd Tuesday)
Autry Center (2nd Tuesday)
Los Angeles County Arboretum (3rd Tuesday)
Japanese American National Museum (3rd Thursday)
Pacific Asia Museum (4th Friday)
Weekly Free Museum Days
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Grand Ave, Thursday 5-8pm)
MOCA Geffen Contemporary (Thursday 5-8 pm)
Skirball Cultural Center (Thursday)
KIDS EAT FREE NIGHTS
KIDS EAT FREE NIGHTS
Multiple Days
Taste-538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades
Everyday 5-6pm 1 child per adult main course meal (beverages & dessert not included)
Lula Cocina Mexicana Phone: 310-392-5711
EVERY DAY until 7PM: one child 10 & under eats FREE per adult entree purchase!
La Grande Orange- 2000 Main Street, Santa Monica 310-396-9145
Kids Eat Free offered everyday from 5-7PM.
Junior's Deli- 2379 Westwood Boulevard, LA 310-475-5771
Kids eat for free Monday-Friday from 4-7 pm. Each child's meal must be accompanied by an adult purchase.
Dinah's Family ...
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