Holmby News 11-26-14

HOLMBY NEWS
November 26, 2014

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips
2.  Cow Sculpture Stolen on Loring
3.  Upcoming Community Events
4.  Happy Thanksgiving from HWPOA
5.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  THANKSGIVING TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS

From the California Highway Patrol:

Thanksgiving is a Maximum Enforcement Period for the CHP. The Thanksgiving holiday reporting period begins Wednesday, November 26, at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m. The Thanksgiving MEP also coincides with NHTSA’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

For some tips to help you arrive safely to your destination, please click here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/5308008/?sub_id=2198150

From all of us at the California Highway Patrol, Happy Thanksgiving and safe traveling.

2.  COW SCULPTURE STOLEN ON LORING

We live on the 500 block of Loring Avenue and Friday morning, November 21st our beloved COW on our front lawn was stolen. We have the cow tied to a tree on a chain and someone cut the chain with bolt cutters. This has been a fixture on Loring for 15 years and Warner kids take pictures with the cow and so many children are upset about this cow. This was well planned because of the bolt cutters and the size of the cow requires more than one person and also requires a truck, it’s life size!

If anyone has any leads please contact us.

Gina and Stephen Reid
gina2boys@verizon.net

3.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westside Winter Shelter Donation Drive – The Westside Winter Shelter Program offers hundreds of homeless people on the Westside a warm bed. The Shelter will be open from December 1, 2014 – March 1, 2015 and we need your help to ensure the program has the supplies it needs to operate.  For details of how to help, please click here: WinterShelterDonations2014

Spark of Love Toy Drive – The Los Angeles Fire Department Holiday Toy Program for Needy Children collects new unwrapped toys or sporting goods and distributes to identified recipients prior to December 25.  Donations may be dropped off at your local Fire Station in Southern California during the holiday season. For more information, please click here: https://www.calfund.org/sparkoflove

Quartet in Residence @ Westwood Library – The last concert of the year for the popular Quartet in Residence series at the Westwood Library will be held on December 7.  For a quick peek at the last concert, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84oB6KmBOb8

4.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM HWPOA

The Board of Directors of HWPOA would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

5.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

Holmby News 11-20-14

HOLMBY NEWS
November 20, 2014

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  UCLA Bonfire and Rally – TONIGHT!
2.  House Fire on Lindbrook
3.  LAPD Security Tips
4.  Westside Winter Shelter Donation Drive

5.  Quartet in Residence @ Westwood Library
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  UCLA BONFIRE AND RALLY – TONIGHT!

Dear UCLA Neighbor:

As we approach the end of the UCLA Football season, we are excited to inform you about this year’s Beat ‘SC Bonfire and Rally. This annual tradition will take place on Thursday, November 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Plaza. Please join students, alumni, faculty, and friends in this Bruin tradition as we get ready to take on our crosstown rival.

We are looking forward to the energy that will surround the campus. In consideration of our neighbors, we are taking the necessary steps to prevent any disturbances.

Below are details for the Bonfire and Rally:

BEAT ‘SC BONFIRE and RALLY:

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014

5:30 p.m. Get the Red Out T-shirt exchange

6:00 p.m. Rally begins: Will include student performances

6:30 p.m. Spirit portion begins:
UCLA Women’s Tennis National Champions tribute
UCLA Spirit Squad and UCLA Band
Coach Mora and the UCLA Football Team

7:00 p.m. The Bonfire will be lit

Location: Wilson Plaza

Details: Approximately 5,000 students, faculty, and alumni will gather at Wilson Plaza. The event will include performances by student groups and speeches by the football team and Coach Jim Mora. There will be amplified sound between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise and light levels have been taken into consideration, and staff does not anticipate any visual or sound spill into the surrounding neighborhoods.

Parking & Directions: Wilson Plaza can be found at the bottom of Janss Steps in between the Glorya Kaufman building and the Student Activities Center. Parking is $12 cash or pay-by-space, with credit card, in Lot 4.

We invite you to come onto campus to show support for the UCLA community. Should you have any questions, please contact Marco Perez at 310-794-6830 or at mperez@support.ucla.edu. For more event information please visit: http://alumni.ucla.edu/events/beat-sc/2014/

We appreciate your support and hope to see you at the event!

Sincerely,
UCLA Community and Local Government Relations

2.  HOUSE FIRE ON LINDBROOK

On November 14 in the late morning, there was a house fire on the 10400 block of Lindbrook Dr.  Approximately 80 firefighters worked to put out the fire, which is believed to have started in the attic.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

3.  LAPD SECURITY TIPS

The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following tips to help secure your home and harden the target.

ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours.
ALARM RESPONSE: Consider a private patrol alarm response to enhance your current alarm and security system. In many cases private patrols are already contracted in many neighborhoods or associations.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: Web based surveillance camera systems will allow homeowners to view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.
MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING: Install motion sensor lighting around your home to illuminate normally dark areas around the home. This will also alert residents to outside activity around the home when motion lights are activated.
GATES: Ensure that all gates and access points to the side or rear of the residence are locked and secured.
DOOR AND WINDOW LOCKS: Ensure that all doors and windows are locked and secured with sturdy secured locks and that there are second locking mechanisms securing all doors and windows as a second line of defense.
MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME…Even when you’re not.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Monitor suspicious activities in your neighborhood and alert your neighbors. Should the activity escalate to a crime about to occur, crime in progress or crime that just occurred, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
SECURITY PATROLS: Consider after hours on site security at construction sites or major remodel projects. Many neighborhoods contract with private security patrols which monitor neighborhoods and can quickly respond to burglar alarm activations or reports of suspicious activity when they occur.

4.  WESTSIDE WINTER SHELTER DONATION DRIVE

The Westside Winter Shelter Program offers hundreds of homeless people on the Westside a warm bed. The Shelter will be open from December 1, 2014 – March 1, 2015 and we need your help to ensure the program has the supplies it needs to operate.

Requested Items Include:
Toiletries
Razors; Soap (bar and shower gel); Hand sanitizer; Toothpaste; Feminine hygiene products; Foot spray; Deodorant; Combs; Hairbrushes; Nail clippers; Shower shoes; Bath towels.

Clothing
Men’s underwear; Women’s underwear; Socks; T-shirts; Coats; Jackets; Hats; Scarves; Gloves; Men’s pants; Women’s pants; Shoes; Adult diapers.

Personal Items
Backpacks; Reading glasses.

Misc. items for shelter:
Coffee; Creamer; Sugar; Books; Magazines; Board games, Cleaning items (i.e. brooms, mops, scrub pads, bleach, disinfectant, and trash bags).

ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT ANY CD11 OFFICE
UNTIL DEC. 20

West LA Office
1645 Corinth Ave. #201
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 575-8461

City Hall
200 N. Spring St. #475
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 473-7011

Westchester Office
7166 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-8772

5.  QUARTET IN RESIDENCE @ WESTWOOD LIBRARY

The last concert of the year for the popular Quartet in Residence series at the Westwood Library will be held:

DATE: Sunday, December 7, 2014

TIME: 2:30 pm

PLACE: Westwood Branch Library (1246 Glendon Avenue)

COST: Free! Open to the public.

PARKING: Free with validation in the library parking lot.

REFRESHMENTS after the performance!

Our Quartet in Residence, the Fiato String Quartet, has planned a potpourri of fabulous music to finish out the year, ranging from the second Mozart “Prussian Quartet” to selections from Tchaikovsky’s beloved “Nutcracker” ballet, and much more!

For a quick peek at the last concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84oB6KmBOb8

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

AMAZING HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Our housekeeper, Maria, is amazing. We’ve had her two days a week for many, many years. Our kids are older now and we only need her once a week.

You can choose either Tuesday or Friday. We’ll take the other day. She has her own car, she speaks English and Spanish, she is very dependable, very nice, and very, very hardworking. You can call me or my wife for her contact info and a reference: Susan or Rick Colby – cells 310-993-4178 or 310-990-3491.

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SEEKING VETERINARIAN

Can anyone recommend a veterinarian close by in west LA?
Thank you.
Kim
Kimzgold@gmail.com

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Westwood resident looking for reliable housekeeper 4-5 days per week. Lovely home. Competitive salary.

Please call Marshall at (310) 407-0770 or email msz@zollalaw.com.

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

Holmby News 11-14-14

HOLMBY NEWS
November 14, 2014

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Fire Dept. Toy Drive
3.  West LA Food Drive
4.  Beverly Glen Repaving Project
5.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6.  Resident Ads
7.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

Current Trending Analysis:
Residential Burglaries: North of Wilshire Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. and adjacent hillside areas. Auto related crimes (Break Ins and Stolen Vehicles): South of Wilshire Blvd. between Sepulveda and Beverly Glen Blvd. Package Thefts appear to be trending throughout the area. Packages being delivered and left unattended in accessible areas are being stolen.

Protect yourself from becoming a victim and crime statistic. Ensure that you remove all visible items and valuables from inside of your vehicle. Your car, regardless of whether it’s locked and secured or not, is not a safe or secure place to leave ANYTHING! Remember, Lock It, Hide It, Keep It!

Burglary:
300 block S Mapleton Dr. RD: 0819. On 11/7/14, at 11:20 PM, unknown suspect(s) cut rear glass door to gain entry and fled when alarm sounded. Surveillance video depicted a Male White suspect and a black Dodge Pick Up truck.

1000 block Hilts Ave. RD: 0828. Construction site. Between 10/28/14, 7:00 PM, and 10/29/14, 6:40 AM, unknown suspect(s) entered structure via unlocked side door and removed tools.

2.  FIRE DEPT. TOY DRIVE

Spark of Love Toy Drive
The Los Angeles Fire Department Holiday Toy Program for Needy Children collects new unwrapped toys or sporting goods and distributes to identified recipients prior to December 25.

Donations may be dropped off at your local Fire Station in Southern California during the holiday season.  For more information, please click here:  https://www.calfund.org/sparkoflove

3.  WEST LA FOOD DRIVE

Please join the West LAPD in a collaborative effort to end hunger in our community. Last year we collected 27,000 lbs of food which made a huge impact in the lives of many families. This year we would like to DOUBLE that number and we need your help!

We ask that you hold your own food drive and bring the items you collect to our event on Sunday, November 23rd.

Event Location:
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
1663 Butler Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Event Date:
November 23, 2014 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Please contact us at 310.444.0735 for additional information or to request a food collection bin. You can also sign up and get more information about this event at:
www.WLAFOODDRIVE.com

THANK YOU FOR WORKING TOGETHER WITH US TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY.

4.  BEVERLY GLEN REPAVING PROJECT

The Resurfacing Division has scheduled Phase II of resurfacing for Beverly Glen on Saturday November 15, 2014 and Sunday November 16, 2014. The 1.6 mile segment of resurfacing will be from Beverly Glen Place to Greendale Drive. The department will be profiling on Saturday the 15th and will repave the following day on Sunday the 16th, with an estimated 4100 tons of asphalt. The resurfacing crew will begin at 6:00am and will be done before 5:00pm on both days.

The department will only allow local traffic but no through traffic between Greendale Drive and Beverly Glen Place, as they will have many trucks and heavy equipment working within the narrow roadway. This is especially true on Sunday when they pave.

As always, any Emergency Response Vehicles will be given full access to their destination. With high expectations the department expects to complete this project within the two days.

5.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

6.  RESIDENT ADS

WORTH NEW YORK SAMPLE SALE

50% OFF SAMPLE SALE of fall/winter Worth New York womenswear! Sizes 0-16! Everything from jeans and t-shirts to evening wear! Lots of sweaters, jackets, skirts and pants, too! At the home of Denise Barta, 273 So. Beverly Glen Blvd. Wednesday November 19-Saturday November 22, 12:00 noon to 5 p.m. Credit cards accepted! Call or email Denise for more info: dbarta@worthltd.com; 310-721-2500.

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SEEKING PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS

Can anyone recommend a pest control company, for dealing with small insects (not termites) under the house and around the exterior?  Seeking a local, small company rather than a large business.  Marie (310) 600-4726

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SEEKING ROOM/GUESTHOUSE

Hello friends,
I am writing because I am looking for temp home for my wife, who will be treated at UCLA for chemo because of a leukemia diagnosis.  The rental rates nearby are high, and we would love the opportunity to rent a guesthome or room within the Little Holmby area.  It would be roughly during the month of December.  We need to be close to the UCLA Hospital. Thank you for your kindness.  Please email my wife at Vicky:  vcbarstow@aol.com

7.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

Holmby News 11-6-14

HOLMBY NEWS
November 6, 2014

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  West LA Food Drive
4.  Beverly Glen Repaving Project
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

Next Tuesday, November 11 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold it’s monthly meeting at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend, by emailing Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

Protect your home from Residential Burglary. A common MO that has been occurring is suspects who typically knock or ring the doorbell to verify if the resident is home. When there is no answer, the suspects enter the side or rear of the residence and force entry by smashing the window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath areas of the home and removing Jewelry and small electronics.

Another Burglary trend that has been occurring is construction thefts and break ins. Items of value being targeted are construction tools, equipment, appliances and building materials. If you observe after hours suspicious activity at a construction site or major remodel location, call 911 immediately!

Package Thefts: These continue to be trending throughout the area. Packages that are being delivered and left unattended in accessible areas such as front porches, condo or apartment lobbies are being stolen. The holidays are around the corner and this crime will only increase. Protect yourself and make arrangements to have any package deliveries to be made at secure locations or to be accepted at a place of business.

3.  WEST LA FOOD DRIVE

Please join the West LAPD in a collaborative effort to end hunger in our community.  Last year we collected 27,000 lbs of food which made a huge impact in the lives of many families.  This year we would like to DOUBLE that number and we need your help!

We ask that you hold your own food drive and bring the items you collect to our event on Sunday, November 23rd.

Event Location:
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
1663 Butler Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Event Date:
November 23, 2014 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Please contact us at 310.444.0735 for additional information or to request a food collection bin. You can also sign up and get more information about this event at:
www.WLAFOODDRIVE.com

THANK YOU FOR WORKING TOGETHER WITH US TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY.

4.  BEVERLY GLEN REPAVING PROJECT

The Resurfacing Division has scheduled Phase II of resurfacing for Beverly Glen on Saturday November 15, 2014 and Sunday November 16, 2014. The 1.6 mile segment of resurfacing will be from Beverly Glen Place to Greendale Drive. The department will be profiling on Saturday the 15th and will repave the following day on Sunday the 16th, with an estimated 4100 tons of asphalt. The resurfacing crew will begin at 6:00am and will be done before 5:00pm on both days.

The department will only allow local traffic but no through traffic between Greendale Drive and Beverly Glen Place, as they will have many trucks and heavy equipment working within the narrow roadway. This is especially true on Sunday when they pave.

As always, any Emergency Response Vehicles will be given full access to their destination. With high expectations the department expects to complete this project within the two days.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

“A Day for Heroes” – Saturday, Nov. 8
The Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation (GLAFH) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual “A Day For Heroes” BBQ and Outdoor Music Event in celebration of our nations Veterans Day.
A Day for Heroes

UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony – Monday, Nov. 10
Please join Chancellor Block, ROTC, and the UCLA community to honor U.S. veterans in an annual ceremony held on campus.
http://eventsrsvp.ucla.edu/VeteransDay/

Westwood Library – Lots of events all month long
Friends of Westwood Library

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

COOK AVAILABLE

Our wonderful cook comes one day a week and cooks dinners for three days. She shops, cooks a variety of healthy meals for us and cleans up beautifully.

She is looking for one or two days additional work.

For more information, please call me.

Marion Solomon
(310) 475-8300 Office
(310) 804-4917
drmarionsolomon@gmail.com

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SEEKING WOOD FLOOR REFINISHER

We would love a recommendation for a company that can refinish our wood floors.

We are in the Holmby-Westwood area.

Marion Solomon
(310) 475-8300
drmarionsolomon@Gmail.com

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org