HOLMBY NEWS
May 8, 2015
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – May 12
2. Drought-Tolerant Plants
3. Westwood Library – 10th Anniversary Events
4. Upcoming Community Events
5. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6. Resident Ads
7. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – MAY 12
SAVE THE DATE
HOLMBY WESTWOOD
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
7:15 PM – Meet and Greet
7:30 PM – Meeting will begin
WHERE:
Belmont Village
Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
(at Warner Ave.)
Free parking available
In addition to our regular business, we will be discussing the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) and the Interim Control Ordinance (ICO).
We will also be electing our 2015-16 HWPOA Board of Directors.
We look forward to seeing our neighbors and friends at the meeting!
2. DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS
From a neighbor:
I noticed that UCLA is re-landscaping the area near the Law School and Murphy Hall with lots of really terrific-looking drought-tolerant plants. These campus plants would also grow well in our gardens, so I asked for the plant list, which UCLA’s Office of Sustainability was happy to provide — along with the information that the campus has pledged to replace 73,000 square feet of ornamental turf as part of its response to the Mayor’s call for a sustainable Los Angeles.
The plants currently being installed near the Law School include Lantana Montevidensis; Leymus “Canyon Prince”; Dietes Butcheriana; Dietes Grandiflora; Westringia “Blue Gem”; Lomandra “Katies Bells”; Callist “Lil Better”; Olea Europea “Little Ollie”. The campus has other interesting drought-tolerant plantings, including sedges and meadow grasses at Stein Plaza and meadow grasses opposite Parking Structure 2.
To see images of the various plants, please click here:
Drought-tolerant plants
3. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Happy Birthday to the Westwood Branch Library! This month Westwood Library turns 10 and to celebrate we have an amazing day of fun planned on Saturday, May 9th:
- The Magic of Tony Daniels for Kids: Come one, come all to be dazzled and amazed by the magic of Tony Daniels! Don’t miss the excitement! 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
- Thor’s Reptile Family for Kids: Kids will experience excitement when they see the exotic collection of reptiles in Thor’s Reptile Family. 11:30 a.m.
- Airbrush Tattoos for Teens: Professional airbrush artists will create colorful temporary tattoos for teens! 1:00 p.m.
- Ten Year Anniversary Ceremony and Program: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Westwood Branch Library featuring Harry Potter, and the LA Fire Dept.! 1:00 p.m.
- UCLA Gluck Fellows Brass Septet Concert :The group will perform Carmen Fantasie (arr. Bolin), On A Turquoise Cloud (arr. Bolin), and original works. 3:00 p.m.
- Vocal Musical Recital by Susanna Lucarelli: A one-hour program of Italian opera arias, jazz standards, and other traditional favorites by Susanna Lucarelli. 4:15 p.m.
For additional information about other events at the library, please click here
4. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
University High School’s “Into The Woods” – May 8, 14, 15 and 16. “Into The Woods” is Stephen Sondheim’s enchanting musical tale of a baker and his wife trying to lift a curse which has kept them childless, as it romps through the Brothers Grimm’s collection of classic fairy tales. You’ll meet characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Rapunzel” and more along the way. To purchase tickets, please click here
Senior Fraud Awareness Day – Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 AM at Felicia Mahood Senior Multipurpose Center. Guest speakers from AARP, Federal Trade Commission, W.L.A. Div. Police Dept., -L.A. Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, L.A. City Attorney, L.A. County District Attorney and more… Click here for more information.
“Bruin Walk” in Westwood – May 16th at 10 a.m., beginning at 1154 Westwood Boulevard. This walk is sponsored by and raises funds for Los Angeles Walks, a group that seeks to improve conditions for people who walk in the City of Los Angeles. The 3.5 mile walk will highlight the history of Westwood and pedestrian perspectives on the neighborhood.
Celebrate Israel Festival – Sunday, May 17 beginning at 11:00 AM. In honor of Israel’s 67th Independence Day, the Celebrate Israel Festival will take place on Sunday May 17th at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center with an expected attendance of 20,000 community members. Tickets are sold online at $6 each for both adults and children. Door prices for both kids and adults will be $10. For more information, please click here: http://www.celebrateisraelfestival.com/LosAngeles/en/
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
DOG WALKER WANTED
We are looking for a dog walker two or three times a week, for our 80 pound German Shepherd.
Matthew Solomon
(310) 475-0619
sollymat@GMAIL.COM
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SEEKING GOOD ELECTRICIAN
We are looking for an electrician to replace old smoke alarms now wearing out & making beeping noises. Email any suggestions to email below….Thanks.
Rick Wilson
rwilson@swalter.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