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In this issue…. 10 New Year, New Me, New You! 12 Become a Junior Ranger 17 Got Summer Camp Preview 2014
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Cookin’ Corner 6 Spicy Chicken & Glass Noodle Salad 16 Braised Beef Short Ribs 18 Health & Wellness
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Ummmmm—Meditation 22 On Dad’s Watch
Celebrating 10 Years! 24 Quick Tips for Organizing
Spring Cleaning—Really! 27 Calendar
Find all the latest things to do around town! As events change, be sure to call ahead!
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Letter From The Publisher: Publisher It’s springtime and that means the WHAT’S UP FOR KIDS EXPO! We are hosting the 17th annual KIDS EXPO AND CAMP FAIR on Saturday, March 15th at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center! We have over 70 exhibitors with summer camps, classes and activities as well as hands-on fun with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Madrona Marsh, Brazos Big World Fun and more! Plus, we have continuous entertainment all day long including a fun kids fashion show and performers sponsored by the South Bay Galleria! It’s a full day of family fun you DON’T want to miss! Get all the details at www.whatsupforkidsexpo.com! PLUS, we are hosting a canned food drive! HELP US FILL THE FOOD PANTRY here in the South Bay! Bring a canned good or two to drop in our collection boxes and you’ll receive your YES I CAN wristband as a thank you for helping! Wondering what YES I CAN is all about—read more at www.yesicankids.com! See you at the ONE AND ONLY expo this year—Saturday, March 15th in Torrance!!!
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Cookin’ Corner Spicy Chicken & Glass Noodle Salad By Phoebe Schilla
Spicy Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles! This is the latest little lunch salad or light dinner that I am crazy about. It has everything going for it—easy to make, delicious and lends itself well to variation—the type that has you using up leftover bits and pieces from last week’s farmer’s market trip. The secret is the addictively spicy-but-not- too- spicy and pungent dressing. Dressing: • 2 Tbsp. oil • 2-4 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 Tbsp. Tahini or other nut butter- I’ve used both almond
butter and peanut butter on occasion. 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 Tbsp. horseradish 1 Tbsp. Chinese style hot mustard (mix up your own by combining 1 Tbsp. dry mustard powder mixed with 1 tsp. water and 1 tsp white vinegar. Stir well before using.) • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped hot pepper such as jalapeño or Serrano, more or less according to taste. Salad: • 2 skeins mung bean noodles, about 2 oz. (you can also use angel hair pasta, soba noodles, or thin rice noodles.) cooked according to package instructions. • ¼ cup cilantro leaves • 2 scallions, white and green parts finely sliced • 1 small to medium cucumber julienned • ½ red or orange bell pepper, julienned • 1 cup julienned napa cabbage, endive or radicchio or other salad green-y type stuff. • 1 cup shredded protein- I most frequently have leftover grilled chicken, but have also used leftover pork and tofu.
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Editor’s Note: This article also appears in the other magazine Cathy publishes for women business owners, Today’s Innovative Woman. US residents can subscribe to receive the print edition mailed to their home or office for free at www.TodaysInnovativeWoman.com.
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Become a Junior Ranger! The Junior Ranger Program is back, with some exciting new programs! This spring, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ Recreation and Parks Department invites children ages 7-12 to take an exciting adventure to become Junior Rangers! Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) Rangers and naturalists will lead children through programs where they will hike the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, create crafts, and learn about local wildlife, tide pool marine life, wildfires, open space safety, and more! Once participants complete the orientation and at least three of the Saturday programs, they are eligible to become official Junior Rangers, and attend the June 7th graduation ceremony! Below is a list of the Saturday Programs offered for the Spring 2014 Junior Ranger Program. If you are already a Junior Ranger, come join on our hikes, review sessions, attend new sessions, and share what you have already learned with Junior Rangers in training! Contact the Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department at 310-544-5260 or email parks@rpv.com to register and learn more. MARCH 8th (10 A.M.—Noon) or MARCH 9th (1-3 P.M.) PROGRAM ORIENTATION LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER/FORRESTAL NATURE RESERVE: 32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE, RPV: Includes program information and what to bring to each session. Parents are required to stay for the Orientation. MARCH 22ND – TRAIL TRACKERS AND BIRD WATCHING 9 A.M. – NOON AT PT. VICENTE PARK/CIVIC CENTER/ALTA VICENTE RESERVE: 30940 HAWTHORNE BLVD. (MEET AT RANGER TRUCK) Learn animal tracking and bird watching skills as we venture out to find clues about the wildlife living in our hills and neighborhoods! Also learn about the special protected bird species in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. APRIL 5th– TIDE POOL ADVENTURES 9 A.M. – NOON AT ABALONE COVE RESERVE: 5970 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH (MEET AT RANGER TRUCK) Hike with Rangers to the tide pools at Abalone Cove Reserve, and learn about the fascinating marine life. APRIL 12th– WILDFIRES AND NATURE 9 A.M. – NOON AT LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER/FORRESTAL NATURE RESERVE: 32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE Meet MRCA firefighters and learn about wildfires. Participants can try on real fire gear and try out a fire hose. (Continued on page 26)
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Sharpen Critical Thinking Increase the Ability to Think Independently and Innovate Build Self-Esteem and Increase SelfConfidence Let the Imagination Soar!
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Health & Wellness Health & Wellness UMMMMM—Meditation! Meditation is the practice of turning your attention to a single point of reference. It can involve focusing on the breath, on bodily sensations, or on a word known as a mantra. To meditate means turning your attention away from distracting thoughts and focusing on the present moment and is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction Considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine, meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits your emotional well-being, your overall health and even improve certain medical conditions. A growing body of scientific research supports the health benefits of meditation as cited by the Mayo Clinic which can include: Along with the emotional benefits of meditation which can include: • Allergies
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Find a comfortable position for your body as well as temperature, Focus on the flow of your breath as you slowly inhale and slowly exhale. Do this several times until the rate of your breath has slowed and deepened. Set a relaxing sounding timer- start with 5 minute increments. Meditation is the word or term used to include many different types of practices that simply get you to a relaxed state of being. There are many types of techniques so there is no one “right” way to do it- experiment to find the easiest way for you to relax and clear you mind on a regular basis. Guided meditations using audio, Qi gong, Tai Chi and even yoga can be used or incorporated into meditation. Editor’s Note: JJ Flizanes is the Director of Invisible Fitness. An Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core, JJ was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. She was a finalist for IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year 2011 and has been featured in many national magazines such as Shape, Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, and Women’s Health as well as NBC, CBS, KTLA and Fox 11. JJ’s passion is transforming men and women’s bodies and relationships through their fitness and self care routines. Find her at invisiblefitness.com or 800 571 5722.
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Editor’s Note: This is one of the recipe’s made with Chef Varouj (see story on pages 10 & 11.) My son LOVED these and continues to ask me to make them again and again!
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On Dad’ On Dad’s Watch s Watch Happy 10 Anniversary!!! By Michael Malgeri They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I say, "A word is worth a thousand pictures"...or do I say, "A thousand pictures are worth a word." I forget, but the point is, words like "family," "children," "son," “mother” and "daughter" conjure images, each of which serves up emotions that are personal and forever precious. I recently performed a geeky lexical analysis on the compendium of "On Dad's Watch" stories, and the word that elevated itself to the top was "kids." Below you'll find a few favorite photos that pop into my head when I say, hear or otherwise think "kids." No doubt you have a beautiful collection of your own. I want to thank you all for allowing me to share 10 years of fun, mayhem, antics, some heartbreak, perhaps a little too much politics, and every once in a while T.M.I. See ya next time! Editor’s Note: Along with “On Dad’s Watch” Michael has also written a series of books he calls “Bedtime Stories about Capitalism,” which teaches kids about honest profit making. Visit http://www.kids4biz.com. You can write to him at mmalgeri@kids4biz.com! Thank you MICHAEL and family for sharing 10 years of stories with the What’s Up For Kids readers! We look forward to many many more!
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QUICK TIPS FOR ORGANIZING QUICK TIPS FOR ORGANIZING Spring Cleaning—Really? Today’s spring-cleaning is not the same today as in our mother and grandmothers’ day. Then the house was literally turned inside out with a schedule including, deep cleaning and polishing of all furniture, fresh wallpaper, painting, rug cleaning, fresh or new slipcovers, and more. If you do not recall all this fuss over winter’s ending, I am sure your elders have not too fond memories. Yes. Spring does still conger up thoughts of opening the windows and freshening up the house. So go for it with these quick tips to help you “spring” into action. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Open windows to air out each rooms. While you’re there, quickly clean the window and ledges on the inside. You can plan a later day to tackle the outsides. Or hire a window cleaning service. Try using a light sprinkling of water on the bristles of a broom to “catch” more dust and dirt when sweeping. This works especially well on porches, decks and garage floors. Or try the new disposable pads on a stick method of dusting and wet cleaning. A telescoping duster is great for cobwebs in those high spots. When using a feather or “furry” dust catcher, try giving it a quick (light) spritz of furniture polish to catch the dust and not just push it around. Check out the cleaning supplies at your supermarket for great shower, tile and grout cleaning sprays & solutions. Also visit a local janitor ial supply stor e for substantial and reasonably priced products. A swipe of a baby wipe or a spray of window cleaner is great to freshen up sinks & fixtures. Remember to change the kitchen sink sponge daily…yes daily. They can be a breeding ground for bacteria! Toss them into the dishwasher or washing machine or zap them in the microwave oven for two minutes. Keep cleaning supplies under each sink in a handy plastic caddie for easy access and quick daily clean-ups. It is easier to clean on the spot when the supplies are handy. Take care to prevent small children from getting into these areas. Window blinds can be a hassle to clean. A feather duster with a light spray of dusting spray will do well to collect the dust. Or hire a window blinds cleaning service.
That should get you started with the “new & easy” spring-cleaning. Now, reward your hard work with some fun in the sun! After all it IS Spring!
Ann Gambrell is an organizational consultant and speaker available to inform and entertain audiences. She facilitates weekday and Saturday Clutter Support Groups and teaches organizing classes through the Torrance Adult School. To learn more, phone Ann at 310-2120917 or request her for FREE monthly email tips email gambrellann@aol.com. You will be glad you did.
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(Continued from page 12 - Junior Ranger Program)
MAY 3rd – GEOLOGY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 9 A.M. – NOON AT LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER/FORRESTAL NATURE RESERVE: 32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE Join us on an adventure into the past as we search out geodes and fossils of Palos Verdes! We’ll have a rock n’ good time! Afterwards, visit the new Discovery Room! MAY 17th– NIGHT HIKE-NOCTURNAL DISCOVERIES 5:30 –8:30 P.M. AT PORTUGUESE BEND NATURE RESERVE: 2 PARK PLACE (MEET AT RANGER TRUCK) Take a night hike with Rangers, listen to the sounds of the Preserve at night, and learn about the nocturnal animals that live there. Please bring a flashlight. JUNE 7th – JUNIOR RANGER GRADUATION 10 A.M. – NOON AT LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER: 32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE All participants who have completed a minimum of three sessions, plus the introduction class and the Nature Journal, will be recognized at the graduation ceremony. Participants who have fulfilled partial requirements are eligible to continue where they left off in the next program series.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ongoing Weekly Activities As Events Details May Change, Please Call Ahead. MONDAY Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., R.H.E., hosts Babies in the Library, a storytime designed just for 6-23 month olds. No registration necessary. 10:15 & 11am. 310-377-9584, ext. 601. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, PVE., hosts a storytime for ages 2-5 year olds. 10:30am. 310-377-9584, ext. 551. TUESDAY Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts storytime Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, R.P.V., hosts storytime for ages 6-24months. Free. 11:30am. 377-9584. Kids Music N Motion hosts classes for various age levels at 4 South Bay locations. Call for the details. 373-0280. WEDNESDAY Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, R.P.V., hosts storytime for ages 2-5. Free. 11:30am 377-9584. Lomita Library, 24200 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, hosts preschool storytime at 10am. 539-4515. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts storytime for ages 205. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. THURSDAY Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts storytime for ages 205. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. Redondo Beach Library North branch, 2000 Artesia Blvd., hosts storytime for 1-5 year olds. 1pm. 318-0675 .
Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 NO. Pacific Coast Hwy., hosts Pajama story time. All ages. 6:45pm. 318-0675 FRIDAY Little Fawn, a parent participating nature program for children ages 2-5, takes place every Friday at Deane Dana Friendship Park, 1805 W. 9th St., San Pedro. 10-12noon. $5. (310) 519-6115. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, PVE., hosts Babies in the Library, a storytime designed just for 6-23 month olds. No registration necessary. 10:30am. 310-377-9584, ext. 551. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts Friday fun (all Fridays in September/October)! Learn about nature through crafts, stories and hands-on fun! 10-12noon. $5 donation. (310) 782-3989. SATURDAY Barnes & Noble, 1800 W. Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, hosts Children’s Storytime. 11am. 310-725-7025. SUNDAY Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier offers storytime every Sunday at 11:30am. 379-8117. Southern California Live Steamers offers free train rides the first Sunday of every month from 11am—3pm at the East end of Wilson Park in Torrance.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS March/April 2014 SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, hosts a tidepool walk. 1:30—3pm. Free. (310) 548-7562. MONDAY, MARCH 3 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for Family & Friends (infant/child CPR). 6PM—9PM. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618 -6659. TUESDAY, MARCH 4 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club in the Kids Club Food Court Stage, Level 3. 6:30pm. 310-371-7546. THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a tyke hike. 10am. $5 donation. 782-3989. SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts a Supersitter Class for kids ages 11-15. This 2 session class is $30. To register, go to www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618 -6659. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, presents an origami nature class! 10am-12noon. Free! (310) 782-3989. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, a STAR PARTY! Do you know what is visible in the Spring sky? Join Paul Livio and the Riverside Astronomical Society to discuss and view Jupiter, Mars, Earth's moon and the early evening stars, FREE. (310) 782-3989. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 8/9
City of RPV Junior Ranger Program Orientation at Ladera Linda Community Center 32201 Forrestal Drive, RPV. 3/8(10am to noon), 3/9(1-3pm) program information, parents are required to stay for the orientation. (310) 544-5260. SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, 2nd Sunday Science, 2-4pm. $5 per person. (310) 782-3989. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, hosts the Salt Marsh Open House. 1-3pm. FREE. (310) 548-7562. TUESDAY, MARCH 11 MOMS Club of Hermosa Beach hosts a meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, email hbmoms@yahoo.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 MOMS Club of San Pedro meets the second Wednesday of every month at Peck Park Recreational Center, meeting room ABC, San Pedro. 10:30am. Call Marcia at 310-514-9825or sanpedromomsclub@yahoo.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 14 CCPPNS presents its 65th annual convention "Building Our Future Together" featuring key note speaker Alfie Kohn on March 14th and 15th at the Radisson LAX for parents, teachers and administrators. Register at www.ccppns.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 WHAT’S UP FOR KIDS EXPO at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr. Torrance. 10am – 3pm. FREE! See ad on page 21!!! MONDAY, MARCH 17 The South Bay evening group of LaLeche
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THURSDAY, ARPIL 3 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a tyke hike. 10am. $5 donation. 782-3989. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts a Supersitter Class for kids ages 1115. This 2 session class is $30. To register, go to www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, a STAR PARTY! Do you know what is visible in the Spring sky? Join Paul Livio and the Riverside Astronomical Society to discuss and view Jupiter, Mars, Earth's moon and the early evening stars, FREE. (310) 782-3989. TUESDAY, APRIL 8 MOMS Club of Hermosa Beach hosts a meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, email hbmoms@yahoo.com FRIDAY, APRIL 11 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 2nd Friday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 10am. krislaleche@yahoo.com SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for Family & Friends (infant/child CPR). 9-12noon. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a storytime, art and origami class for all ages! FREE. 10a-12noon. (310) 782-3989
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club in the Kids Club Food Court Stage, Level 3. 6:30pm. 310-371-7546.
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(Continued from page 29) SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts 2nd Sunday Science, Nature’s Treasures. 2-4pm. $5 per person. (310) 782-3989. TUESDAY, APRIL 15 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 7pm. (424) 634-2660. THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Plaza El Segundo on Sepulveda, North of Rosecrans has Mommy & Me and Daddy Kids Club the third Thursday of the month from 10am to noon beginning April 17th through December. Meet in front of The Counter restaurant. www.plazaelsegundo.com SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, hosts Earth Day. Join us for an exciting day of activity as we celebrate caring for our Earth. The day begins with a cleanup of Cabrillo Beach. Then head over to CMA to interact with local agencies and environmental groups, make projects you can take home and hatch grunion! Learn about our coastal environment and take part in our Salt Marsh open house, habitat walks, coastal bird walks and bird lectures from experts in the field. Come to CMAs Earth Day Fair and Coastal Bird Fest to explore the ways YOU can make a difference in protecting this fragile place we call Earth. FREE. (310) 548-7562. MONDAY, APRIL 21 The South Bay evening group of LaLeche meets the 3rd Monday of each month at the Beach Cities Health District. 7:00pm. Free. krislaleche@yahoo.com TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for Family & Friends (infant/child CPR). 6-9. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR/Heartsaver. 9am-3pm. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618 -6659. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk 10am. Free. 310-782-3989. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk 10am. Free. 310-782-3989.
As event dates and times change, please call ahead!
LOOKING FOR MORE THINGS TO DO? Our website has 100’s of things! We just can list them all here! Visit www.WhatsUpForKids.com And click on the calendar for all the latest things going on in the South Bay!
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