Jr. Variety Creating Change In SoCal

COMING UP NEXT ON
RADIO DISNEY AM1110
Sunday, May 3, 2009 @ 6:30am

Join in the fun at Jr. Variety’s community fundraiser supporting local kids in need.
IT'S FREE!

Kids 4 Kids Carnival
Saturday, May 9, 2009 11:30AM to 4PM
KANAN ROAD & LARO DRIVE
29026 Laro Drive
AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
• Carnival Games • Go-Carts • Inflatable Rides
• Food • Face Painting • Raffle • Silent Auction
• Music by H2H • PRIZES AND MORE!

For more information on Kids 4 Kids, please contact: k4k@jrvarietysocal.org

Jr. Variety's Hilary Roeb, Secretary, Jeremy Forman, President and Co-founder and Scott Forman, Advisory Board Member and Founder come in studio and "gives a shout out" to all the young adults committed to their community!

Jr. Variety is a new generation of youth committed to fundraising for Variety – The Children’s Charity, a non–profit organization dedicated to inspiring hope, enriching lives and building a better future for the children of Southern California. The Jr. Variety board is made up of high school aged teenagers from different schools who are making a positive impact by hosting fundraising events and participating in volunteering opportunities that families can support and enjoy together.

Jr. Variety has been created to draw teens and young adults into philanthropic work; helping children who are disabled, abused, physically challenged, and/or underprivileged. Jr. Variety raises awareness among teenagers about the importance of giving back to their local communities and making a difference in the lives of children less fortunate.

For more information on events and volunteer opportunities: getactive@jrvarietysocal.org

Links:
Jr. Variety http://jrvarietysocal.org/

US Variety http://www.usvariety.org/

Southern CA Variety http://www.varietysocal.org/

Southern CA Young Variety http://youngvarietysocal.org/

Increasing Kid Cooperation with Gila Brown

Gila Brown is a Child Development Expert and Parent Coach, with a Masters degree in Human Development, teaching credential, and over 10 years of experience in both early and late childhood education. She has taught in both public and private schools and maintains a private parent coaching practice in the Los Angeles area. TUNE IN SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2009 @ 6:30AM
Radio Disney AM1110

Gila brings her years of experience, sense of humor and unwavering faith in the abilities of any child to her coaching practice and speaking engagements.

Gila believes that the success of any child depends largely on their interactions with their parents. Her goal is to reconnect kids and parents through understanding, communication and respect.

Next Parent Seminar:
How to Increase Kid Cooperation
Free Seminar May 17th, 2009
5:00PM-7:00PM Everyone is welcome.

14945 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
For More Information:
Call 310.497.7461 or email GilaBrown@me.com to get started
www.gilabrown.com

Katie 'Sparks Up' the Sunshine Kids Foundation

The Sunshine Kids Foundation
Dedicated to Children With Cancer
http://sunshinekids.org/

Join us this Sunday as Katie shares her life's journey in overcoming cancer and discovering where real joy resides...
"not in the latest cell phone but the love of your family and friends" coming up next with LaFern Cusack on Radio Disney's AM1110.

Katie Sparks, Sunshine Kids National SpokesKid and
Brooks Tomb, Director, Western Region, take over
Radio Disney AM1110 this Sunday, April 19 @ 6:30am!

How can you help? We're looking for folks who want to create activities for Sunshine Kids. Call Amy:(323) 769-2520 and she'll help you set it up!

The Sunshine Kids is a national non-profit organization. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a 501 © (3) organization and is audited annually. The funding sources for the Foundation include private, corporate, civic clubs, philanthropic foundations and memorial donations.

• Make a donation online by credit card!
• Make a contribution to the Foundation through your workplace giving campaign. We are listed under the Independent Charities of America. Our CFC# is 1541.
• If your company has a matching gift program, make a donation and your company will match your contribution.
• Hold a fundraiser. We are happy to discuss any fundraising opportunities with you. Contact us for further information.
• Donate airline mileage to the Foundation. Contact us for further information.
• Designate the Sunshine Kid Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or life insurance policy. Contact us for further information.

Brooks Tomb
Director, Western Region
The Sunshine Kids Foundation
W: (323) 769-2520
www.sunshinekids.org

Living Advantage Inc. Launches The Virtual Assistant Living and Educational Program

Coming up on Your Community Playground, LaFern Cusack speaks with Living Advantage Inc.'s, Willie Macc, Actor/National Spokesperson and Pamela Clay, Executive Director & about the launch of their new program:

The Virtual Assistant Living and Educational
“VALE” Program and Workshop.
The VALE Interface Monthly Workshop begins
Saturday March 21, 2009 @ 8 am.
Meet some of your political figures that are working directly with Obama for our youth and education issues, some celebrities and corporate sponsors that will discuss with media on how Living Advantage and YOU, our community, are going to take the responsibility to make that change!!




Living Advantage, Inc. has been redefined to offer direct service to at risk youth in the way of an interactive secured web site. The youth will have access to their personal information, a personal data base of their education and history. They will be provided with access to continuous on line education and offered independent living and employment resources. The website will serve as a virtual online community for youth to voice their opinions, achievements and receive rewards. For More Information Go To: http://livingadvantageinc.org/

Kem Saunders Shares a Productive Way to Communicate

NEXT ON THE PLAYGROUND
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Listen every Sunday morning from
6:30AM-7:00AM on Radio Disney's 1110AM KDIS.

Kem Saunders, Therapist, comes in to discuss how young adults and partents can create a open communication without emotional tension.

Pacific Clinics exists as an organization to assure that individuals and families faced with the challenges of achieving sound mental health reach, reach the highest level of functioning and the optimal quality of life possible.

Through its dedicated, culturally diverse staff, consumers, family members, volunteers and benefactors, Pacific Clinics' early intervention, treatment, research, training, education and advocacy programs, in collaboration with many organizations, increase the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
http://www.pacificclinics.org/

Yuck Mouth? Dental hygiene education is an ongoing process.

COMING UP NEXT ON THE PLAYGROUND
Listen to LaFern Cusack every Sunday morning from 6:30AM-7:00AM on Radio Disney's 1110AM KDIS.

LaFern Cusack speaks with Noel Kelsch, RDHAP, California Dental Hygienists' Association President and Lygia Jolley, RDH, BA , California Dental Hygienists' Association Vice-President of Administration and Public Relations. The California Dental Hygienists' Association is the professional membership organization for Registered Dental Hygienists. The CDHA serves to promote the oral health of the general public, increase access to oral health care for under served populations and promote the professional growth and interests of its members. http://www.cdha.org/

Malalley, Rodriguez, and AWRT SoCal, Race For The Cure March 15th at the Rose Bowl

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Catherine Mullally, Executive Director, Susan G. Komen - Los Angeles County Affiliate and Katherine Rodriguez, Race For The Cure, tell us how families can participate in the Race For the Cure and the Kids Fun Run! The next Race for the Cure® will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena!

Join LaFern and American Women in Radio and Television, SoCal Chapter (www.awrtsocal.org) as they Race For The Cure! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrating breast cancer survivorship and honoring those who have lost their battle with the disease. With funds raised by the Komen Race for the Cure® Series, Komen with its Affiliate Network is able to fund breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Since its origination in Dallas in 1983, the Komen for the Cure® Series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a series of more than 100 Races with more than one million people expected to participate. For more information about the Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure©, visit www.komenlacounty.org or call 626-577-2700.

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JAYVEE DANCE Performing Arts Center
Tu De Vera, Instructor and General Manager; Victor Gonzalez, Instructor; Amanda Blanchard, Program Director; Chanelle Wang, Administrative Assist and Melissa Chinchilla, Marketing Director danced their way in our studio doors!