Exciting Summer Classes Available for Bright & Gifted Children
Enrichment Classes for Gifted Children (ECGC) is offering an exciting summer education program for bright and gifted children at the Valley Magnet School (VAS) Campus in Lake Balboa.
This summer's theme is called “Exploration Nation.” More than 80 exciting and unique educational topics are being offered including: Japanese Language, Shakespeare, Theatre, Poetry, Eco-Friendly Awareness, Volleyball, Comic Book Superheroes, Physics, Dinosaurs, Chemistry, Rocketry, Architecture, Music, Dance, Gardening, Cooking and unique art classes.
ECGC has an outstanding faculty of more than 20 teachers for this extensive summer program. Many of the teachers work for the LAUSD, have post-graduate degrees and numerous years of experience working with bright and gifted children of all ages.
Enrollment is now open. Sessions can be purchased in three date blocks: July 6-17, July 20-31 and August 3-14. Morning, afternoon or full-day sessions are available.
www.ecgckids.org
Tribute to the Institute of Equestrian Therapy
Tribute to the Institute of Equestrian Therapy -- Celebrating 35 Years of Horseback Riding for Special Needs Children" -- will feature an afternoon of music and entertainment hosted by Meredith Eaton from the awarding-winning "Boston Legal" June 6th, 2009 at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas.
The Institute of Equestrian Therapy (IET) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with special needs develop both physically and mentally through equine therapy. The facilities are housed at Brandeis University in Simi Valley, CA. As a non-profit organization, donations are needed to assist families who cannot financially support their children in the program. Additionally, funds are utilized to sponsor the care and commitment for the program's horses.
Please visit the organization website at www.equestriantherapy.com
Handmade Galleries Features a Bughouse Art Exhibit
Handmade Galleries will be the lucky host of a front window art exhibit designed and built by Jeff Klarin and Rebecca Johnson of Bughouse Art+Design whose focus is to create alternative expression in art objects and home décor.
Bughouse offers a range of products from quirky characters silhouettes as well as Eccentric home accessories, photographic wall décor and steampunk jewelry. Their Home furnishings include a chandelier made from hypodermic needles and coffee tables that emulate record albums.
Two window displays will be featured at Handmade, Decadence and Hope. Decadence juxtaposes a lush royalty display with objects of indulgence. Using the vernacular of pop culture, Decadence utilizes classic portrait engravings as wall hangings serving as the specter of power looming over a banquet scene of excess. As a pastoral counterpoint, Hope displays a dementedly smiling heart, an extra-terrestrial dog, and a hot dog that has sprouted limbs as it cascades down the grill of a hot pink bbq.
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Time: 12pm-4pm
Where: Handmade Galleries
Join us in welcoming Jeff, Rebecca, and these unique displays as we reflect on the fear and hope in the world while casting a wry smile.
About us:: Handmade Galleries, one of Los Angeles Magazines Top 25 One-Stop Shopping Experiences is a unique, fun gift shop where you'll find the quirky, creative, and unusual. Visit us in person at 14556 Ventura Boulevard, or online at http://HandmadeGalleriesLA.com