HOLMBY NEWS
October 28, 2016
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Halloween Safety
2. LAPD Alert – Westwood Street Robberies
3. BB Gun Alert
4. HWPOA Board Meeting
5. Westwood Library – November Events
6. Movie Premieres – Street Closures
7. Upcoming Community Events
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. 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.
Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend! Happy Halloween!
Halloween decorations around the neighborhood:
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2. LAPD ALERT – WESTWOOD STREET ROBBERIES
From the LAPD:
On 10/26/16, between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM, a series of street robberies occurred in the Westwood and south of Westwood neighborhoods. The suspects primarily targeted pedestrians walking on the sidewalk. The suspect described as a male Black, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, approached the victims on foot displaying a handgun, taking cellular telephones from the victims. In most cases, the suspect fled to a waiting vehicle described as a black 4 door sedan with a get away driver inside.
This is an active on-going investigation and all leads are being investigated and pursued.
- 10/26/16, 7:30 PM 1800 block Westwood Blvd.
- 10/26/16, 8:10 PM Rochester Ave/Manning Ave.
- 10/26/16, 8:25 PM 2300 block Bentley Avenue.
- 10/26/16, 8:30 PM 1700 block Malcolm Avenue.
- 10/26/16, 8:40 PM 900 block Manning Avenue.
The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following prevention tips:
- Stay alert and always remain aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid walking alone at night and keep to well lighted, populated areas.
- No property is worth fighting over-remain calm, hand over property, and obtain as many details as possible. Call 911 as soon as possible.
PLEASE CONTACT WEST LOS ANGELES ROBBERY DETECTIVES AT 310-444-1520 OR www.lacrimestoppers.org IF YOU HAVE ANY LEADS OR INFORMATION ON THESE CRIMES.
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Christopher Ragsdale
Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. BB GUN ALERT
A homeowner reported that a car was shot and damaged from a BB gun in the neighborhood. Thankfully, no one was injured but the car window needed to be replaced.
If you own a BB gun or airsoft gun, please be responsible and use with extreme caution, only as allowed by law.
4. HWPOA BOARD MEETING
On Monday, November 7 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. The meeting was moved from the regular Tuesday evening due to Election Day. 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
5. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – NOVEMBER EVENTS
There is a lot planned at the Westwood Library for the month of November. The schedule includes lectures, meditation, adult coloring, reading clubs, arts & crafts and much more. There are events and activities for adults, seniors, teens and children.
For a complete list of events and activities, please CLICK HERE.
6. MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES
Almost Christmas – Thursday, November 3, 2016
Universal will be holding the Premiere of “Almost Christmas”, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 3rd. 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.
Arrival – Sunday, November 6, 2016
Paramount will be holding the Premiere of “Arrival”, at 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 6th. 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.
For both events, there will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue. If you have any questions or concerns regarding either of these events, feel free to contact Michelle Dennis 310- 848-1137.
7. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Westwood Rec. Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11AM to 7PM at Westwood Rec. Center. Jumpers, carnival games, laser tag, food trucks, costume contest, arts and crafts and more! Wristbands may be purchased online now or on the day of the event if space is still available. For more information, please click here and scroll to page 4: Westwood Rec. Fall 2016
Warner Ave. School “Halloween Haunt” – Sunday, October 30th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration. The event includes food, games, crafts, and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance or at the event. For more information, please click here: https://warneravenueelementary.com/halloween-haunt/
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
GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC LUNG CONDITION
I host a meeting every other month for people with chronic lung conditions other than TB or cancer. It’s a very informal support and information group, free of charge, that has been ongoing for about 15 years.
We are affiliated with a national non-profit organization, NTM Info & Research (NTMir), formed on behalf of patients with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease for the purpose of patient support, medical education, and research. The organization comprises patients, physicians and other medical practitioners, and researchers.
Our group is open to all and the next meeting will be on Monday, October 31, at 1:30 p.m. at my house, 641 Warner Avenue, in Westwood. Please feel free to contact me for more information. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting you!
Andrea Smith
ablsmith@dock.net
10. 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