Holmby News 10-30-15

HOLMBY NEWS
October 30, 2015

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

1.  Halloween Safety
2.  Daylight Savings
3.  Westwood Library Events and Activities
4.  Satellite Post Office Closures
5.  405 Project Cost Overrun
6.  Upcoming Community Events

7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HALLOWEEN SAFETY

In order to assist the Los Angeles community in enjoying this fun-filled holiday as safely as possible, the Los Angeles Police Department has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for children and their parents.

In addition, HWPOA has contacted the LAPD as well as ACS and ADT security companies, and we have requested additional patrols on Halloween evening, particularly around Holmby Park and Warner Ave. School.

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend!  Happy Halloween!

2.  DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, October 31st. Daylight savings ends this Sunday, November 1st! It’s time to “fall back” – set your clocks back one hour and get an extra hour’s sleep — at 2 am on Sunday!

It is also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms  and carbon monoxide alarms.

3.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

The Westwood Branch Library has a lot of great events and activities scheduled for the month of November including Bob Baker’s Marionettes.  For a complete list of events, please CLICK HERE.

4.  SATELLITE POST OFFICE CLOSURIES

Before you head to the Post Office, please note that satellite post office locations have permanently closed at the Westside Pavillion and Westfield Century City.  The Post Office at the Federal Bldg. is still operational, as are locations on Santa Monica Blvd. (west of the 405) and in Brentwood (on Barrington).

5.  405 PROJECT COST OVERRUN

From the Transit Coalition newsletter:

If you are aware of the California high-speed rail project, you can’t get away from the prophets of doom worried about cost overruns. However, where are those same folks screaming about the possible $1/2 billion overage on the 405 freeway?

Recently Metro approved a $103 million payment to Kiewit Corp. to compensate for delays and additional work pushing the total budget up to $1.3 billion. Well, the contractor still has a pending claim for an additional $400 million, which will be decided by February 2017. All this for 10 miles of car-pool lanes that increased the road capacity by 2,200 cars. Not much value for the investment!

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Park Halloween Carnival – Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Westwood Park.  Game booths, jumpers and prizes.  For children up to age 11.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater – Saturday, November 7th, 11:00 AM at the Westwood Branch Public Library. This free children’s program is sponsored by the Friends of Westwood Library in honor of the Westwood Branch Library’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. Seating is limited, and is first come first served.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will perform their roadshow musical revue “Traveling Jamboree,” featuring the extraordinary marionettes that have enchanted Los Angeles audiences for more than 50 years.  Among the delightful characters that may appear in this marionette variety show are: dancing cats, singing chickens, flapper dodos, a juggler, tap dancing frogs, and more. Children sit in a circle so the puppets can come right out in the audience and interact.

Following the show, the Bob Baker puppeteers will hold a Q&A with the children, showing off the beautiful and historic marionettes, explaining how they make their hand-crafted string puppets, and demonstrating how they operate them.  After the program, the children will enjoy complimentary refreshments, hosted by the Friends of Westwood Library.

For more information, please click here: bobbaker-marionettes

Free Paper Shredding Event – Sunday, November 8, 2015 between 10:00 am- 1:00pm at Emerson Community Charter School located at 1650 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.  Gather up old documents to be shredded & destroyed on-site by SHRED CONFIDENTIAL.

For more information, click here or contact Kelly Aluise, Keller Williams Realty-Beverly Hills at or kellyaluise@gmail.com.

Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 8  at the UCLA Court of Sciences.  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Night-time activities until 8:00 p.m. The Division of Physical Sciences invites you to family-friendly day of science exploration at UCLA!

Activities include:
Hands-on Workshops
Scientific Talks
UCLA Planetarium Shows
Comet-making and Bottle Rockets
UCLA Meteorite Gallery
Weather Tours
Physics & Chemistry Demos
and much more!

Visit Astronomy Live! for a full schedule of events and directions.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome.  Parking is available for $12 in Lot 2 and Lot 8.

7.  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.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

PART-TIME SALES POSITION

I sell costume designer jewelry and evening bags at charity events and am seeking someone to assist me on a part-time basis…have fun and earn some extra income!  Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.

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SEEKING GUTTER REPAIR

I am looking for a qualified person to repair gutters.  Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.

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SEEKING WINDOW AND GLASS ROOF CLEANER

We are looking for someone careful and capable to wash our windows and the glass roof of our solarium.

Marion and Matt Solomon
(310) 475-8300
(310) 804 – 4917

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SEEKING ROOFER

Need reliable roofer for patching work. Please contact me at dlewine@earthlink.net

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SEEKING GUESTHOUSE OR ROOM TO RENT

We have a friend-of-a-friend who lives down in the South Bay but works long hours as staff at UCLA and is looking to rent a guesthouse or room with a separate entrance where she can spend the night or take a break between engagements. She’s is a 80’s UCLA grad, tremendous Bruin sports fan and sings in her church choir. If there is anyone in Westwood who is might have a space to rent, please let me know and I’ll be happy to put everyone in contact with each other.

Sara Adler
sadlerarb@gmail.com

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FOR SALE: VINTAGE WICKER FURNITURE

I live in the neighborhood on Warner Avenue. I have a set of four
pieces of restored vintage furniture with custom made Sunbrella
cushions and covers for sale. There is a settee for three people, a
rocking chair, and an additional chair and ottoman for sale and I’ll
throw in an interesting sofa table as well.

The furniture is made to be used outside or inside. I have more pictures and hoping to sell the set for $1,200.00. The furniture is available right now and can be seen at my home. I can be reached at 310-474-4599 or my cell 310-600-3590.

Thank you in advance,
Debbie Reamer

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ROOMMATE SHARE ON BEVERLY GLEN AT WILSHIRE

I have a 2 bed/2 bath Garden share in a 6 unit walk-up on Beverly Glen at Wilshire. I am seeking $1350 per month including utilities and a parking spot in the garage with remote. The bedroom is unfurnished and it is a full bath. All privileges in the common areas. Beautiful, private yard, central air, heat, indoor bbq, wood-burning fireplace, washer/dryer on premises.

Dawn Handler
310-746-7209
westwoodgal@gmail.com

livingroom

9.  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 10-23-15

HOLMBY NEWS
October 23, 2015

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

1.  Report Helicopter Noise with New App
2.  L.A. City Preservation Newsletter
3.  Warner Ave. Carnival – Street Closures
4.  West L.A. Street Closures this Weekend
5.  First Aid and CPR Class
6.  Dog Walking Safety
7.  Upcoming Community Events

8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  REPORT HELICOPTER NOISE WITH NEW APP

New Mobile App Allows Quick Reporting of Helicopter Noise Complaints in Los Angeles County

In the Apple and Google mobile app stores for the first time, HeliTracker will help restore peace in the sky over Southern California. Two local residents developed it out of annoyance by frequent loud, low flying helicopters and out of frustration from the lack of an efficient mechanism to lodge complaints. Now with several taps on a smartphone or other mobile device, residents can easily report all helicopter disturbances.

HeliTracker is designed specifically for LA County residents, who can purchase the mobile app for $0.99. Both iOS and Android versions are available. Roy Meals, co-developer of the app states, “HeliTracker empowers LA County residents to easily voice concern regarding the aerial blight caused by vastly under-regulated helicopters. We want to improve the quality of life overhead for Angelenos, so we will donate any profit from HeliTracker to TreePeople.org, a nonprofit organization whose commitment is to grow a green and climate-resilient Los Angeles.”

To report a disturbance, one opens the app. HeliTracker automatically confirms the user’s location, zip code, date, and time. With one tap, the user indicates the type of disturbance (loud, low, hovering, …) and, with a second tap, sends the report. It takes only several seconds. HeliTracker forwards all complaints daily to the FAA’s Automatic Complaint System.

Bob Anderson, President of the Los Angeles Area Helicopter Noise Coalition and a HeliTracker beta tester says, “HeliTracker is very easy to use and so quick. If you live or work where helicopters are a nuisance, you need this app.”

HeliTracker logo

2.  L.A. CITY PRESERVATION NEWSLETTER

The City of Los Angeles’ Office of Historic Resources is pleased to send you the October 2015 issue of our quarterly E-Newsletter. Click the link below to the Office of Historic Resources’ web site to read this month’s issue.

The October issue is available at:

http://preservation.lacity.org/sites/default/files/October_2015_Newsletter.pdf

Inside this issue – SurveyLA Identifies Significant Historic Resources in Westwood Community Plan Area

3.  WARNER AVE. CARNIVAL – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Avenue Elementary School will hold its annual Halloween Haunt Carnival on Sunday, October 25, 2015, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. As in past years, a portion of the carnival attractions will be located on Warner Avenue, between Woodruff and Loring.

The Department of Transportation will officially close this block of Warner Avenue from Saturday, October 24th at 8:00 am until Sunday, Oct. 25th at 7:00 pm. However, in order to minimize your inconvenience, we will allow access on one side of the street throughout the day on Saturday. All vehicles need to be removed from the street by 8:00 am Sunday. No traffic will be allowed to enter or exit between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Sunday. The Tow Away / No Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced during these hours.

4.  WEST L.A. STREET CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND

There are several street closures in the West LA area this weekend:

Beverly Glen (between Olympic and Pico) – Saturday, October 24, 2015, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will resurface Beverly Glen Blvd. between Olympic and Pico.  There will be a full closure of the street during this time.

Mulholland Dr. (between Beverly Glen and Nicada Dr.) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be on Mulholland Drive between Beverly Glen and Nicada Drive from Friday, October 23, 2015 to Sunday October 25, 2015. The project will continue as a full closure with traffic officers on site.

5.  FIRST AID AND CPR CLASS

Are You and Your Family Disaster Ready?

As part of Holmby Westwood’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Firefighter, Mitch McKnight, our CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) instructor and his assistant will be leading us in hands-on FIRST AID AND CPR training. Learn how to save lives and assist injured family members and neighbors following a disaster.

Wednesday, October 28th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Belmont Village Senior Living
First floor meeting room
10475 Wilshire Blvd. (just east of Warner Avenue)
Free parking under the building

There is a $45.00 charge per person. Please make checks out to CPR Center Plus. Teenagers are welcome. Please note: Seating is limited for this training.

R.S.V.P. to Dana Glenn at HWPOA or hwpoa@aol.com

6.  DOG WALKING SAFETY

When walking your dog, please be sure to keep your dog on a leash at all times.  In addition, please make sure that the person walking the dog is able to control the dog.  We’ve received complaints that small children are walking large and/or boisterous dogs and are unable to control the dog when necessary.  Finally, as always, be sure to clean up after your dog and throw it away in your own trash cans.  Thank you!

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

LAPD Haunted House – Friday, October 23 and Saturday October 24 from 6 PM to 9 PM.  Located at the West Los Angeles Civic Center (1645 Corinth Ave).  The West Los Angeles Community Police Station invites you to a frightfully fun Haunted House.  Tickets are $1 at the door to support the WLA Cadet Program.  For more information please call or e-mail at 27995@lapd.lacity.org

Westwood Park Halloween Carnival – Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Westwood Park.  Game booths, jumpers and prizes.  For children up to age 11.

Free Paper Shredding Event – Sunday, November 8, 2015 between 10:00 am- 1:00pm at Emerson Community Charter School located at 1650 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.  Gather up old documents to be shredded & destroyed on-site by SHRED CONFIDENTIAL.

For more information, click here or contact Kelly Aluise, Keller Williams Realty-Beverly Hills at or kellyaluise@gmail.com.

Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 8  at the UCLA Court of Sciences.  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Night-time activities until 8:00 p.m. The Division of Physical Sciences invites you to family-friendly day of science exploration at UCLA!

Activities include:
Hands-on Workshops
Scientific Talks
UCLA Planetarium Shows
Comet-making and Bottle Rockets
UCLA Meteorite Gallery
Weather Tours
Physics & Chemistry Demos
and much more!

Visit Astronomy Live! for a full schedule of events and directions.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome.  Parking is available for $12 in Lot 2 and Lot 8.

8.  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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

PART-TIME SALES POSITION

I sell costume designer jewelry and evening bags at charity events and am seeking someone to assist me on a part-time basis…have fun and earn some extra income!  Please call Marie at .

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY

Family looking for full-time housekeeper and nanny for 2 young children. Hours are 11am-7pm M-F, and some weekends. Responsibilities include childcare, light cooking and help cleaning and organizing the house. Must be able to speak English & have experience, references and reliable car. Please email Jennifer at jpocino@gmail.com

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SEEKING AIR CONDITIONER REPAIR

I would like to request a referral for an air conditioner repairman. I can be reached at sgreenspan8@gmail.com. Thanks

10.  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 10-16-15

HOLMBY NEWS
October 16, 2015

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

1. First Aid and CPR Class
2.  Warner Ave. Carnival – Street Closures
3.  New Stores in Westwood Village
4.  Paper Shredding Event
5.  Upcoming Community Events

6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  FIRST AID AND CPR CLASS

Are You and Your Family Disaster Ready?

As part of Holmby Westwood’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Firefighter, Mitch McKnight, our CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) instructor and his assistant will be leading us in hands-on FIRST AID AND CPR training. Learn how to save lives and assist injured family members and neighbors following a disaster.

Wednesday, October 28th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Belmont Village Senior Living
First floor meeting room
10475 Wilshire Blvd. (just east of Warner Avenue)
Free parking under the building

There is a $45.00 charge per person. Please make checks out to CPR Center Plus. Teenagers are welcome. Please note: Seating is limited for this training.

R.S.V.P. to Dana Glenn at HWPOA or hwpoa@aol.com

2.  WARNER AVE. CARNIVAL – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Avenue Elementary School will hold its annual Halloween Haunt Carnival on Sunday, October 25, 2015, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. As in past years, a portion of the carnival attractions will be located on Warner Avenue, between Woodruff and Loring.

The Department of Transportation will officially close this block of Warner Avenue from Saturday, October 24th at 8:00 am until Sunday, Oct. 25th at 7:00 pm. However, in order to minimize your inconvenience, we will allow access on one side of the street throughout the day on Saturday. All vehicles need to be removed from the street by 8:00 am Sunday. No traffic will be allowed to enter or exit between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Sunday. The Tow Away / No Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced during these hours.

Additionally, Warner needs your support! If you or your company is interested in becoming a sponsor of the Haunt, please contact Sabrina Ishak at sabrina.ishak@gmail.com. We have several levels of sponsorship opportunities available whereby your name or business will be prominently displayed as a sponsor at the event.

Thank you for your continued support of our neighborhood school!

3.  NEW STORES IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Paper Source, the place to go for cards and stationery! Kids will love it! They have a wonderful selection of Halloween goodies! Birthday party ideas, wedding invitations, special wrapping papers, crafting supplies, and unique gifts are just some of the surprises.

Paper Source recently opened in Westwood Village at 1029-1031 Westwood Blvd. I spent some time there today and what a wonderful addition to our village!! Thanks to Jim Brooks, President, Topa Management Group, who knows what our village needs. More good retail!!! Jim also brought us a beautiful, relocated Urban Outfitters on Westwood Blvd. and has great retail lined up down the road.

Paper Source offers Private Workshops to celebrate special events. It offers a selection of classes for groups of 5 or more. Private events range from 1 – 2 hours depending on the projects.

Holiday Card Making, Crafters Night Out on Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 – 8 pm for only $30. This is a festive evening of yuletide crafting and light refreshments.

A Calendar Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 am – 1 pm for only $28. A free Holiday Event will be held on Fri.-Sat., Nov. 27-28 to learn how to add a handmade touch to your holiday.

Please visit the store in Westwood Village. Jen Ryan, General Mgr. will help with your selections. What a great addition to Westwood Blvd!

Sandy Brown

4.  PAPER SHREDDING EVENT

Kelly Aluise, Local Westside Realtor is hosting a Free Community Paper Shredding Event on Sunday, November 8, 2015 between 10:00 am- 1:00pm at Emerson Community Charter School located at 1650 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Gather up old documents to be shredded & destroyed on-site by SHRED CONFIDENTIAL.

For more information contact Kelly Aluise, Keller Williams Realty-Beverly Hills at 323- 578-3944 or kellyaluise@gmail.com.

http://patch.com/california/centurycity/community-paper-shredding-event-0

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

LAPD Haunted House – Friday, October 23 and Saturday October 24 from 6 PM to 9 PM.  Located at the West Los Angeles Civic Center (1645 Corinth Ave).  The West Los Angeles Community Police Station invites you to a frightfully fun Haunted House.  Tickets are $1 at the door to support the WLA Cadet Program.  For more information please call 310-444-0737 or e-mail at 27995@lapd.lacity.org

Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 8  at the UCLA Court of Sciences.  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Night-time activities until 8:00 p.m. The Division of Physical Sciences invites you to family-friendly day of science exploration at UCLA!

Activities include:
Hands-on Workshops
Scientific Talks
UCLA Planetarium Shows
Comet-making and Bottle Rockets
UCLA Meteorite Gallery
Weather Tours
Physics & Chemistry Demos
and much more!

Visit Astronomy Live! for a full schedule of events and directions.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome.  Parking is available for $12 in Lot 2 and Lot 8.

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Our housekeeper for over 20 years, Juanita de la Rosa is most competent and agreeable and is available up to 3 days a week 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Please call me at 310-234-0215 or mleavitt@ucla.edu for further recommendations and information.

Mike Leavitt

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SEEKING GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Looking for reliable and trusted licensed general contractor. Thanks – sharonay@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 

CPR Class Invitation & CERT Class Reminder

Are You and Your Family Disaster Ready?

As part of Holmby Westwood’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Firefighter, Mitch McKnight, our CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) instructor and his assistant will be leading us in hands-on FIRST AID AND CPR training. Learn how to save lives and assist injured family members and neighbors following a disaster.

Wednesday, October 28th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Belmont Village Senior Living
First floor meeting room
10475 Wilshire Blvd. (just east of Warner Avenue)
Free parking under the building

There is a $45.00 charge per person. Please make checks out to CPR Center Plus. Teenagers are welcome. Please note: Seating is limited for this training.

R.S.V.P. to Dana Glenn at HWPOA 310-470-1785 or hwpoa@aol.com

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REMINDER:
THE FINAL CERT CLASS IS TOMORROW NIGHT

LEARN HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FOLLOWING “THE BIG ONE” (PREDICTED 7.8 EARTHQUAKE)

Each Wednesday evening through October 14th, CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) classes will be held in Holmby Westwood by the LA Fire Department. CERT training provides private citizens with the basic skills they will need to handle their own needs and then respond to their community’s needs in the aftermath of a disaster when professional emergency services (fire, ambulance, police, etc.) will not be available for up to 6 weeks.

Subjects include: Disaster awareness, fire suppression techniques, disaster medical operations and multi-casualty incidents, light search & rescue, team organization & disaster psychology, and terrorism & homeland defense.

This Week’s CERT Class:
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church Basement Parish Hall
580 Hilgard Avenue at Westholme
(ENTER THROUGH ALLEY)

 Parking: Please park in the church lot only if you are disabled. Relaxed permit parking will be available on streets adjacent to the church that evening.

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MAKE-UP CLASSES:

If you missed any of the past classes or will miss any of the other classes, you may attend a make-up class as follows:

  • Go to www.CERT-LA.com and click on “Find a CERT class” on the left side.
  • Click on “Eventbrite”. This will give all the locations in the city where other CERT classes are being held.
  • Click on a convenient location and the class schedule will open up. Be sure to look for the appropriate make-up class (Class 1, Class 2, etc.), as each class covers different topics.
  • Residents should call the trainer just to confirm the date of the class.

Residents can find the Operational Area Make Up Class Form on the CERT-LA.com site, fill it out and have their trainer sign it to get credit. You must attend all classes to receive a “Certificate of Completion”.

Holmby News 10-9-15

HOLMBY NEWS
October 9, 2015

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  First Aid and CPR Class
3.  Federal Bldg. Post Office Has Moved
4.  Please Clean Up After Your Dogs
5.  LADWP Customer Service Saturday
6.  LAPD Crime Report
7.  Upcoming Community Events

8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its 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.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com

2.  FIRST AID AND CPR CLASS

Are You and Your Family Disaster Ready?

As part of Holmby Westwood’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Firefighter, Mitch McKnight, our CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) instructor and his assistant will be leading us in hands-on FIRST AID AND CPR training. Learn how to save lives and assist injured family members and neighbors following a disaster.

Wednesday, October 28th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Belmont Village Senior Living
First floor meeting room
10475 Wilshire Blvd. (just east of Warner Avenue)
Free parking under the building

There is a $45.00 charge per person. Please make checks out to CPR Center Plus. Teenagers are welcome. Please note: Seating is limited for this training.

R.S.V.P. to Dana Glenn at HWPOA 310-470-1785 or hwpoa@aol.com

3.  FEDERAL BLDG. POST OFFICE HAS MOVED

The Post Office at the Federal Building has been moved across the courtyard, to the cafeteria building. So as you face the Federal Building from the parking lot, instead of being on your left, the Post Office is now on your right.

The window-service area is downsized — but all the P.O. Boxes have been relocated to the new building.

Window service hours:
Mon-Fri, 10am – 5 pm
Closed Sat, Sun & holidays.

Lobby hours (i.e. access to P.O. Boxes):
Mon-Sat, 6 am – 10 pm
Closed Sundays and holidays.

4.  PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS

We continue to receive reports from residents who have said that dog owners have not been responsible in cleaning up after their dogs. In some instances, the dog owners fail to clean up entirely. In other instances, the owner will clean up with a plastic bag, but then leave the plastic bag in the same spot.

If you own a dog, please clean up after your dog, and be sure to tell everyone who walks your dog to do the same (this includes family members, dog walkers, housekeepers, nannies, etc.). Thank you.

5.  LADWP CUSTOMER SERVICE SATURDAY

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will hold Customer Service Saturday at four of its Customer Service Centers on October 10, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event location closest to Holmby Westwood is the West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC.)

West Los Angeles CSC
1394 S. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Customers who attend Customer Service Saturday can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions and resolve billing issues. There will be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials.

For more information on Customer Service Saturday, please visit www.ladwp.com/saturdays. LADWP will hold Customer Service Saturday each month in 2015 on the second Saturday of the month.

6.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

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.

Current Trending Analysis:
Residential Burglaries: North of Santa Monica Blvd. (3 crimes), North of Wilshire Blvd. (4 crimes). North of Sunset Blvd. (4 crimes). Auto related crimes (Break Ins and Stolen Vehicles): North of Santa Monica Blvd. (5 crimes), North of Wilshire Blvd. (1 crimes) North of Sunset Blvd. (4 crimes). Package Thefts continue to be trending throughout the area. Packages being delivered and left unattended in accessible areas are being stolen. Please arrange to have packages dropped off in a secure location or receivable location.

Burglary Theft from Motor Vehicle:
800 block Malcom Ave. RD: 0828. Between 9/19/15, 11:30 PM and 9/20/15, 7:00 AM, unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked vehicle parked on the street removing Racket.

Grand/Petty Theft:
900 block Westholme Ave. RD: 0828. Between 9/23/15, 10:00 PM and 9/24/15, 3:00 AM, unknown suspect(s) removed jewelry from the dresser drawer.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Village Fine Art Festival – October 10-11.  New Location:  Broxton Ave between Weyburn Ave and Kinross Ave, in Westwood Village.

This outdoor festival will feature accomplished artists from throughout the Western United States presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylic, oils and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase.  Admission is free!

The Westwood Village Fine Art Festival is presented by West Coast Artists. For more info, visit www.westcoastartists.com.

Concert Series @ Westwood Library – Sunday, October 11 at 2:30 PM.  This is the third concert in the 2015 Season of the popular Concert Series @ Westwood Library. The Library’s Quartet in Residence, the Fiato String Quartet, will be joined by guest clarinetist Donald Foster to present a special concert of three wonderful pieces:

  • Brahms – Clarinet Quintet, Op. 115
  • Schubert – Quartettsatz, D. 703
  • Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Clarinet Alone

COST: FREE! Open to the public.

After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by Bristol Farms and Friends of Westwood Library.

Download the concert flyer here.

Create Karma Fundraiser – Saturday, October 10 at the W Hotel, as well as an online auction.  Create Karma is a local rescue group for abandoned and abused dogs in the community.  Come mingle with over 200 animal-loving guests while you enjoy a night of fun and excitement, including an open bar, fantastic cuisine, live music and a puppy kissing booth.

Event information: http://karmarescue.org/event-create-karma/
Online Auction: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=createkarma

Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 8  at the UCLA Court of Sciences.  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Night-time activities until 8:00 p.m. The Division of Physical Sciences invites you to family-friendly day of science exploration at UCLA!

Activities include:
Hands-on Workshops
Scientific Talks
UCLA Planetarium Shows
Comet-making and Bottle Rockets
UCLA Meteorite Gallery
Weather Tours
Physics & Chemistry Demos
and much more!

Visit Astronomy Live! for a full schedule of events and directions.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome.  Parking is available for $12 in Lot 2 and Lot 8.

8.  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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING A/V TECHNICIAN

We are looking for an A/V technician who can help condense the amount of wires behind our television and simplify the connections. Will appreciate any recommendations. Please respond to swy333@gmail.com

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SEEKING GARDENER

We need recommendations for a gardener for twice a week. Someone honest, reliable and reasonable. Please send recommendations to swy333@gmail.com Thank you!

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SEEKING ARBORIST

Does anyone know of a good Arborist? If so, please contact Tom or Eileen at 310-474-6259, or you can send an email to tastefuladventures@gmail.com.

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PART-TIME SALES POSITION

I sell costume designer jewelry and evening bags at charity events and am seeking someone to assist me on a part-time basis…have fun and earn some extra income!  Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.

10.  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 10-2-15

HOLMBY NEWS
October 2, 2015

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

1.  El Nino Preparations
2.  Car Vandalism
3.  Dog Bite – Seeking Owners
4.  Westwood Library
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy

7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  EL NINO PREPARATIONS

Meteorologists are predicting a big El Nino season this winter, which means that we should get a lot of rain. Now is the time to prepare, before the rain starts! Here are some suggestions, thanks to real estate agent Carol Schiffer:

  1. Check your roof, skylights, gutters and gutter guards.
  2. Check your window and door seals and weather stripping, including your garage door
  3. Check all your home drains, including French drains in landscaped areas
  4. Prune your trees to reduce risk of broken branches or other wind and rain damage
  5. Waterproof your decks
  6. Stock up on food, water and supplies, including extra batteries for flashlights, devices and other equipment; keep gas tanks full; have emergency radio available
  7. If you have a sump pump, make sure it’s in good working order
  8. Check brakes and tires on your car

2.  CAR VANDALISM

A resident on the 900 block of Westholme reported that their car was recently “keyed” on both sides.  The car was parked on the driveway at the time.  The incident was reported to the LAPD and to their security company.

3.  DOG BITE – SEEKING OWNERS

A resident was recently bitten by a dog near the corner of Malcolm and Lindbrook.  The dog was on a leash and was being walked by a woman (nanny) who was also pushing a stroller.  The man who was bitten has been unable to contact the dog owner.  Here is a photo of the dog:

IMG_0117 dogIf you know the owners of this dog, please contact Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

4.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY

There are a number of interesting events planned this month at the Westwood Library.  Events include ice cream tasting, adult coloring workshops, a string quartet concert and so much more.  For a complete list of events, please click here.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Village Fine Art Festival – October 10-11.  New Location:  Broxton Ave between Weyburn Ave and Kinross Ave, in Westwood Village.

This outdoor festival will feature accomplished artists from throughout the Western United States presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylic, oils and watercolors, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase.  Admission is free!

The Westwood Village Fine Art Festival is presented by West Coast Artists. For more info, visit www.westcoastartists.com.

Concert Series @ Westwood Library – Sunday, October 11 at 2:30 PM.  This is the third concert in the 2015 Season of the popular Concert Series @ Westwood Library. The Library’s Quartet in Residence, the Fiato String Quartet, will be joined by guest clarinetist Donald Foster to present a special concert of three wonderful pieces:

  • Brahms – Clarinet Quintet, Op. 115
  • Schubert – Quartettsatz, D. 703
  • Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Clarinet Alone

COST: FREE! Open to the public.

After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by Bristol Farms and Friends of Westwood Library.

Download the concert flyer here.

Create Karma Fundraiser – Saturday, October 10 at the W Hotel, as well as an online auction.  Create Karma is a local rescue group for abandoned and abused dogs in the community.  Come mingle with over 200 animal-loving guests while you enjoy a night of fun and excitement, including an open bar, fantastic cuisine, live music and a puppy kissing booth.

Event information: http://karmarescue.org/event-create-karma/
Online Auction: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=createkarma

Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 8  at the UCLA Court of Sciences.  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Night-time activities until 8:00 p.m. The Division of Physical Sciences invites you to family-friendly day of science exploration at UCLA!

Activities include:
Hands-on Workshops
Scientific Talks
UCLA Planetarium Shows
Comet-making and Bottle Rockets
UCLA Meteorite Gallery
Weather Tours
Physics & Chemistry Demos
and much more!

Visit Astronomy Live! for a full schedule of events and directions.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome.  Parking is available for $12 in Lot 2 and Lot 8.

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling – To encourage Home Owners in the Westwood and Holmby Park area to view and try out our wonderful facility located on the East end of Holmby Park, the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club is holding Open Houses on the Last Saturday of each month, starting with October and each month thereafter. Free lessons will be provided to all, plus refreshments, and a tour of our facilities. Please come at 10:30 AM and learn the game of Bowls.

It is low impact, a great deal of fun, and can be competitive if you so desire. For all ages–teenagers to centurians. We have members from 16 to 101. All equipment is furnished free.

So come on down to the open houses, or just drop by any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at 10:30 and get a personal introductory free lesson.

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

SEEKING HANDYMAN

I need a new threshold to an exterior door fixed and rain gutters. There would be other smaller jobs also. They can reach me at Prverdon@aol.com (Paul).  Thank you!

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SEEKING IT (COMPUTER) HELP

We are interested in making contact with an IT person to help us with computer questions.

Contact Rick or Patty Wilson @ 310-474-7337

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