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| << | Events For November 14, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | Parent Education
11/05/2009—12/03/2009 | Wilshire Boulevard Speaker Series 2009-2010
<p><!--StartFragment--><span>Wilshire Boulevard Temple 2009-2010 Speaker Series. Our first anticipated speaker is Dr. Harvey Karp, a world renowned child development expert and America's most read pediatrician. Creator of the best-selling DVDs and books, The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block, his work has literally revolutionized our understanding of the needs of young children.<span> </span>Please join us on Nov. 5, <span> </span>@7:00pm at Wilshire Boulevard Temple Nursery School, Irmas Campus (11661 W. Olympic Blvd. LA). To sign up go to:<span> </span>http://www.wbtla.org/events/it. For more info, call </span><span>310-445-1283</span><!--EndFragment--></p>
| Free | | | Festivals & Fairs
11/07/2009—11/15/2009 | Day Out With Thomas 2009: The Hero of the Rails Tour
<p>Take a 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. An opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of The Railway. Activities for the whole family, including arts & crafts, storytelling, video viewing and live music. Exclusive commemorative merchandise including a 2009 Day Out With Thomas passenger car, as well as a t-shirts, engineer caps, pennants, and more. November 7, 8, 11, 14 & 15. 8am-5pm, with trains departing every 30 minutes. Orange Empire Railway Museum, 2201 S. A St., Perris. Tickets: $18 plus tax for ages 2 and older. 951-943-3020, www.oerm.org</p>
| Fee | | | Unique Events
11/13/2009—11/15/2009 | Kids Consignment 4 You Sale
<p>Kids Consignment 4 You will be at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 Harbor Blvd.), San Nicolas Hall, Nov. 13-15, 2009. This is an amazing kids' consignment sale held twice a year selling "gently used" kids' clothes, shoes, toys, equipment, strollers, and everything you can think of for babies and kids at 50-90% off retail. Parents can sell their kids' items as a consignor, receive 65%-80% profit, and shop before the public. Register and join our mailing list: www.kidsconsignment4you.com. Free; Fri. 1-6pm, Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 9am-2pm; E-mail info@kidsconsignment4you.com.</p>
| Free | | | Unique Events
11/14/2009 | Meet Disney’s Newest Princess “Tiana” at Disney Store’s Grand Opening and Celebration at the Westfield Culver City Mall.
<p>Celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Disney Store (Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230)and meet Disney's newest princess, Tiana. The fun starts at 10 a.m. with the ribbon cutting ceremony, and the first 100 kids to enter the store will receive free Mickey Mouse ears. The fun continues in the mall's center court from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. when kids are invited to meet Princess Tiana. Radio Disney's Road Crew will also be there with music, fun and games. For more information on the celebration call (310) 390-8014 after Nov. 6th.</p>
| Free | | | Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/14/2009 | Twinkle Your Toes - Pointe-Shoe Decorating+Show
<p>Creations Dance Theatre hosts a Magical fundraising event that your little one will never forget. Come decorate Real Ballerina Pointe-Shoes with Rhinestones, Gems, Ribbons, and Glitter. Perfect for the season of giving or to keep forever and watch a live performance of Snow Queen, Doll, and Spanish Chocolate from the Nutcracker. 11/14/09. 3pm-5pm @ Penny Lane Dance Academy, 14622 Ventura Blvd. #204, Sherman Oaks. $30 includes 2 shoes,docorating supplies + show! www.CreationsDanceTheatre.com,(310) 995-2745. Pre-Registration is Required.</p>
| Fee | | | Festivals & Fairs
11/14/2009 | 2nd Annual Milestones Holiday Bazaar
<p>Unique, handmade eco-friendly gifts made by local artists. Free admission! Sat., Nov. 14th, 10am-4pm. Milestones Preschool Program, 317 West 64th Street Inglewood, Ca 90302 Phone: (310)677-5807. Musician Birdie Mendoza will perform at 12:00pm. Birdie will be singing songs from her new CD, "The Wild World of Wildlife!" Her upbeat songs will get you moving and dancing, and are sure to bring out the WILD in any child. Story time with Milena at 11 and 2, and lots of other kid-friendly activities. Free gift bags to the first 50 attendees! Raffles, BBQ and Bake Sale.</p>
| Free | | | Theater & Performance
11/14/2009 | The Crayon Court
1-4 p.m., Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. This large-scale interactive musical and puppet show takes the audience to a magical world populated with art and music. $10. 909-477-2752.
| Fee | Inland Empire
| | Music
11/14/2009 | Baby Loves Disco
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Also 2-5 p.m., The Shark Club, 841 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Wear your PJs to today's disco "pajama party." Ages 6 months-7 years. $15 in advance; $18 at door. www.babylovesdisco.com.
| Fee | Los Angeles
| | History
11/14/2009 | Let's Make History
1-2:30 p.m., Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. Explore the Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition exhibit and make a basket-inspired bookmark. Museum admission: $9 adults, $5 students, $3 children 3-12. 323-667-2000.
| Fee | Los Angeles
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/14/2009 | Signing Story Time
10:30 a.m., Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library, 2920 Overland Ave., L.A.. ShineSign uses storytelling, music and art to engage kids in sign language. Free. 310-613-3900.
| Fee | Los Angeles
| | Hands-on Activities
11/14/2009 | Nacimientos Workshop
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 N. Virginia Rd., Long Beach. Participants can create traditional or modern "nacimientos" (nativity scene) using wood, cardboard, fiber and paint. $15 adults, $8 children 8-12. At least, one adult per child is requested. Reservations recommended. 562-570-1755.
| Fee | South Bay
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/14/2009 | Autumn Flower Fairy Tea Party
10 a.m., Blue Chair Children's Books, 177 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Features stories, games, crafts and tea time. Ages 4 and older. Free. 626-335-8630.
| Fee | San Gabriel Valley
| | Sports
11/14/2009 | Spiderman Wall Climbing
6-8 p.m., Blue Chair Children's Books, 177 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Come climb the rock wall with Spiderman. $3 per person. 626-335-8630.
| Fee | San Gabriel Valley
| | Kids Classes
11/14/2009 | Children's Cooking Classes
10 a.m.-noon, Langham Huntington Hotel, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena. Pastry Chef John Quinn gets kids into the holiday mood by making Gingerbread Houses. Limited space; reservations recommended. Ages 7-12. $70. 626-568-3900, www.langhamhotels.com.
| Fee | San Gabriel Valley
| | Science
11/14/2009 | Science Saturdays Curious-Powering the Planet
2 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, 332 South Michigan Ave., Pasadena. The screening of this high-definition film about solar power will be followed by a discussion. Ages 8 and older. $5. 626-395-4652.
| Fee | San Gabriel Valley
| | Music
11/14/2009 | World City: Barynya
11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., William M. Keck Amphitheatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Enjoy Russian, Cossack and Ukrainian music and dance as performed by this talented ensemble. Free; tickets distributed before each show. www.musiccenter.org.
| Free | Los Angeles
| | Museum Events
11/14/2009 | Free Family Saturday
1-4 p.m., Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., L.A. "Merry Melodies" is today's family day motif. Free. 213-625-0414.
| Free | Los Angeles
| | Music
11/14/2009 | Melissa Green
10 a.m., Lakewood Center Mall, 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood. The popular local performer entertains with songs and stories. Free. www.shoplakewoodcenter.com.
| Free | South Bay
| | Unique Events
11/14/2009 | Good Food Pie Bakeoff
2-4 p.m., Canyon Atrium, Westfield Topanga Mall, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Chef Evan Kleiman, from KCRW's Good Food, hosts this bake-off for home cooks and pastry chefs. Free. www.kcrw.com/soundsaroundtown.
| Free | San Fernando Valley
| | Kids Classes
11/14/2009 | Storyopolis Annual Birthday Party
<p>In honor of Storyopolis's annual birthday party, we will be hosting actress Deborah Raffin and Jane Wooster Scott, who will be reading their new book called "Mitzi's World." Additionally, we will have free food, moon bounce, and signing with various authors. 12:30 p.m., Nov. 14. Storyopolis, 14945 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. 818-990-7600.</p>
| Free | | | Unique Events
11/14/2009 | The Frozen Stage at Seaside Ice
<p>The Frozen Stage is a Theatre Arts On Ice fundraiser to benefit the historical art of ice skating documentary. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Adults $25, Kids 4-12 years $20, Non-skaters $20. MORE INFO: Website: http://seasideice.com/TheFrozenStage Email: scott@seasideice.com Phone: 310-937-0573.</p>
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