HOLMBY NEWS
April 15, 2016
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Parkway Trees – Article
2. Bulky Item Drop-Off Event
3. UCLA Medical Center Needs Volunteers
4. Calling All Architects
5. Upcoming Community Events
6. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7. Resident Ads
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. PARKWAY TREES – ARTICLE
Did you know that our parkways (the landscaped space between the street and the sidewalk) on every street in Holmby Westwood were originally planted with a different species of tree in order to create a “visual flow or rhythm” as one drives through the community?
The consistency of landscaping along our streets dramatically increases property values throughout the community. Do you know the species of tree planted in the parkways of your street? If not, please read the article “The Importance of Just the Right Parkway Tree” on our website holmbywestwoodpoa.org.
2. BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT
Do you have an old mattress or bicycle that you no longer need? On Saturday, April 16, 2016 as well as dates in May and June, LA Sanitation is offering free bulky item drop offs to help keep Los Angeles clean.
Bring your bulky items to the West L.A. District Yard at 2027 Stoner anytime between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, please click here.
3. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is in need of volunteers. The duties are interesting and vary as are the hours. Volunteers perform vital tasks to help maintain the quality that makes Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center the #1 hospital west of the Mississippi and the #3 hospital in the nation.
Please contact Marvin Laba at (818) 761-7555.
4. CALLING ALL ARCHITECTS
The Design Review Board for the Westwood Village Specific Plan area and all multi-family areas in the Westwood Community Plan area is in need of licensed architects. Architects are appointed by Councilmember Koretz. There are 7 members on the board (not all architects) who review development applications, signage, materials, and landscape. Please contact Jasmine or Faisal at 323-866-1828 if you are interested.
5. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Concert Series @ Westwood Library – Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM. Join us for our first free Sunday concert of the year featuring The Upside, a wonderful classical/jazz crossover trio of flute, double bass and vibraphone/percussion. The Upside will present an eclectic selection of music from Bach to Brubeck. Doors open at 2 p.m. with free parking and a reception to follow featuring food from new Westwood eatery CAVA.
For more information, please click here:
Concert Series @ Westwood Library
Green Living Workshops – Thursdays, Apr. 21 & 28, May 5 from 7pm-8:30pm at Belmont Village Westwood. Sustainable Works is partnering with LADWP to offer FREE Green Living Workshops for Los Angeles residents. Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community. To sign up visit: www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com
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 COMPANION HELP
I am in need of a companion to assist with light housekeeping and driving several days a week. Must drive and speak English. If you have a referral, please let me know.
Thank you,
Sandy Bernstein
(310) 474-2965
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MARBLE COUNTER TOP REFINISHER
Dear Neighbors,
We are seeking a marble counter top refinisher. Any recommendations are most appreciated.
Marshal Backlar
mbacklar@gmail.com
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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
I would like to recommend my housekeeper, Maria Castro, who is looking for additional part-time employment. She has her own car, speaks English and Spanish, and has worked for me part-time for about 5 years. Her phone number is (323) 559-5828 and her email is castro213m@gmail.com.
8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org