Holmby News 8-11-17

HOLMBY NEWS
August 11, 2017

 

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

1.  Street Repair Requests – Final Reminder
2.  Construction Hours
3.  Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills – Lane Closures
4.  Back to School Safety

5.  Westwood Village Improvement Association
6.  Village for Vets – Volunteers Needed
7.  Upcoming Community Events

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

1.  STREET REPAIR REQUESTS  – FINAL REMINDER

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on August 30, 2017.

The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets

The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs.

If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than Tuesday, August 15.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

2.  CONSTRUCTION HOURS

We have received comments from concerned neighbors regarding construction noise outside of the permitted construction hours.  If you are doing any sort of construction on your home, please be sure to follow the Los Angeles Municipal Code rules:

41.40 LAMC- Construction Noise

Allowable Construction Hours:

  • Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays and National Holidays between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sundays, no construction except by residents in their own home

3.  SANTA MONICA BLVD. IN BEVERLY HILLS – LANE CLOSURES

For approximately 3 weeks starting August 12, North (Big) Santa Monica Blvd. between Wilshire Blvd. and Alpine Dr. will be open to two lanes of ONLY WESTBOUND traffic.  Similar to the detours in June, eastbound traffic will be diverted to South (Little) Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd.

For more information about this project, please click here:
www.beverlyhills.org/smblvd

4.  BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

This Tuesday, August 15 is the first day of school for LAUSD.  Please be careful when driving around the neighborhood at drop-off and pick-up times, and if you are a parent of a student, please observe all safety regulations when dropping off or picking up your children.  Let’s keep the neighborhood safe!

5.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Please join us for the:

Westwood Village Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 8:30AM
Skylight Gardens
1139 Glendon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024

AGENDA

For a full list of meeting dates and times for our Board and committees, please visit our website, www.thewestwoodvillage.com.

6.  VILLAGE FOR VETS – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Over 100 Community Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 27 for the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their Dependents.

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is hosting their 3rd annual Stand Down on October 27, 2017 from 6AM – 6PM.  The Stand Down provides resources and services free of charge to America’s heroes.  The services include Hot Meals, Housing Assessments, Legal Assistance, Disability Claims, and much, much more.

Village for Vets is organizing the volunteers for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.  We are a 501c3.  We need YOU on October 27.  Visit us at villageforvets.org to register to volunteer or to donate funds for the event.

Volunteers are also needed with set up the night before and break down after 6 pm on October 27.

There will plenty to eat and drink for the volunteers as well as the Veterans.  Please take time out of your day to help the homeless veterens and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

Go to villageforvets.org to register – we are looking forward to seeing you there.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

2017 World Police and Fire Games – August 7-16.   Join us in cheering on police and fire personnel from around the world compete in over 65 sports in over 30 venues across Southern California!  Check out the website for more info: http://www.la17wpfg.com/6/index.htm

Pop Up Book Sale at Westwood Library – Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Don’t want to wait three months for the next big one? Fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids books) will be for sale at the usual GREAT PRICES.  Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends!  We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s.

Cinema Under the Stars: Moana – Friday, August 25, 2017.  Located in the surface parking lot located at 1031 Broxton Ave. next to Barney’s Beanery.  With the Westwood Village Fox Theatre in the background, fans can enjoy films completely free on a big screen under the stars.

Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screening in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is free and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up early to stake a sweet spot and grab some snacks.  Tickets are not required to attend.

Doors open at 6:00pm
Live DJ set with DJ Chantz at 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Movie starts at 8:30pm
Prizes, giveaways, & snacks!

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

HELP NEEDED – TEMPORARY CHILD CARE

I need help for two days the week of August 21, taking care of my 16 month old granddaughter.

Contact Sandra at swy333@gmail.com

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TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM LAX AND LITTLE HOLMBY

We are looking for a reasonably priced and reliable company to provide transport to and from Little Holmby and LAX. Any recommendations would be appreciated.  sunkab@earthlink.net   310.497.1876 Thank you.

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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

  • To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
    NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 12
  • To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
  • To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.