HOLMBY NEWS
February 5, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  LAPD Crime & Initiatives
3.  Green Living Workshops
4.  VA Cemetery Support Foundation
5.  Northern Trust Open Military Appreciation
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, February 9 at 8:00 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.  LAPD CRIME & INITIATIVES

The LAPD has implemented a number of initiatives to combat crime and to increase public safety.  For more information, please click here.

3.  GREEN LIVING WORKSHOPS

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. The workshop is FREE to residents of LA City Council District 5.

Action Oriented Topics include: Water and Energy and we touch on Waste, Chemicals, Transportation and Shopping/Food.

The interactive workshop meets once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.

When: Mondays, Feb. 29, Mar. 7 & 14 from 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Westside Pavilion Community Room A
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Sign up at: https://sustainableworkslagreenworkshop.eventbrite.com

•Reduce your Water & Energy usage
•Save $ on Utilities
•Receive FREE resource saving tools
Water saving hose nozzles, energy saving light bulbs and more…

This FREE workshop is funded by an LADWP Community Partnership Grant

4.  VA CEMETERY SUPPORT FOUNDATION

The Los Angeles National Cemetery Support Foundation (LANCSF) is reaching out to the Westwood community. The LANCSF’s mission is to support, in every way possible, the events, activities, and needs of the Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located north of Wilshire between Veteran and Sepulveda. This support is through monetary donations as well as member participation in the activities held within, or on behalf of, the Cemetery. Among the many things the LANCSF does is to organize the Memorial Day ceremonies, including flag-planting by the Boy and Girl Scouts and the fly-bys of WWII planes.

They would welcome your involvement and, of course, donations to help support the VA Cemetery to honor all the men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. For more info: http://lancsf.org/

5.  NORTHERN TRUST OPEN MILITARY APPRECIATION

All active duty, Reserve, military retirees, non-retired veterans and their dependents are inviting to attend.

Northern Trust Open Military Appreciation
At The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA
Saturday, February 20, 2016

Proud Supporter of U.S. Military Personnel
All active duty, Reserve, military retirees, non-retired veterans and their dependents:

• are admitted free of charge to the Northern Trust Open by presenting valid military ID and
• Receive access to the Patriots’ Outpost, a private hospitality venue specifically for our military personnel.

RSVP / Register
For more information, please contact Daniel Garcia Community Outreach Specialist 310.573.5810 / danielgarcia@pgatourhq.com

Get your Tickets:
http://www.northerntrustopen.com/plan-your-visit/military-appreciation

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cash for College Workshops -Saturday, Feb. 6, and Feb. 20.  The state of California, through the Student Aid Commission, offers several financial aid programs to help students and their families afford the high cost of college tuition. In the next few weeks, there will be several free “Cash for College Workshops” at different locations in our community to help students find out about, and apply for, these grants and loans. To see a list of the dates and locations of these workshops, and for a list of important documents you should bring, click here.

UCLA Spirit Squad Reception -Saturday, Feb. 6, 4-7 p.m. at the Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion.  The UCLA Spirit Squad invites you to an afternoon filled with entertainment, prizes and all-around fun.

• Stay tuned for this year’s celebrities. Last year’s meet and greet included: Five-star QB recruit Josh Rosen, Jerry Neuheisel, Myles Jack, Paul Perkins, Norman Powell, Tony Parker, Tyus Edney ’95, baseball coach John Savage and members of the men’s water polo national championship team
• Mix and mingle with the Spirit Squad
• Silent auction on highly-valued items
• VIP Kids’ Zone that includes an inflatable obstacle course
• Hosted Bar and Appetizers

This annual fundraiser goes a long way to support the team, while thanking you for all your support. A portion of your registration is tax deductible.  Click here to RSVP.

Sarah Leonard Jewelry: Let it Rain! – February 1-13.  Make ANY purchase between now and February 13th and then, if on the morning of Feb 22nd, it rains just ONE HALF INCH (as measured at LAX) we’ll give you your money back! That’s right, if it rains, your jewelry is FREE (less taxes of course).  For more information and program rules, please click here.

LADWP Customer Service Saturday – February 13 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   Come to any Customer Service Saturday at our Crenshaw, Van Nuys, Watts, and West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC) locations and you can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions, and resolve billing issues.

There will also be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials. The Crenshaw location will hold informative and helpful workshops in its on-site auditorium. Two locations every month will even have free tree giveaways.  For locations and more information, please click here.

Service Academy Day – Sunday, February 21 from 1p-4p at the Los Angeles Federal building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Room C-206, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The Office of Congressman Ted Lieu is hosting their First Annual Bi-Partisan Multi-District Service Academy Day for students 8th-11th grade.

This event is open to students, parents, and community members. A representative from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy will be present. Additionally, there will be a student panel and parent panel. Finally, every congressional office in Southern California has been invited to attend and participate.

For more information, please click here: 2.21.16flyer

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

SEEKING GLASS & WINDOW REPAIR

I’m looking for recommendations for a company to repair glass pains, and also louvre window mechanisms. Any assistance appreciated.  Thanks.

Neil Quateman
nquateman@gmail.com
310-746-2343

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SEEKING EVENING HOUSEKEEPER

We are looking for a local housekeeper to help with chores in the evenings a few times per week. Can you recommend someone who is working in the neighborhood already during the day, and would like a few extra hours working in the evenings / night time. Thanks!  Contact sharonay@gmail.com

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HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED

I am looking for someone honest and reliable with good experience.
Traditional house cleaning, laundry and pressing. Must speak English.  No driving necessary. (no child care, no pet care, no elder care).

Please call Olivia at (310) 625-8374

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SEEKING WOMEN’S BICYCLE & RACK

We are looking for a bicycle for our 14 year old daughter.  Prefer urban or road comfort bike, with 26 inch wheels (medium) and 7+ gears.  Must be in good condition.

We are also in need of a car rack for 2 or more bikes.  If you have either of these items that you would be interested in selling please let me know.  Thanks!

Jonathan
aerojg@gmail.com

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SEEKING ROOM RENTAL

I have a friend coming from the east coast for a temporary 3 month job in the Santa Monica/West LA area. She is interested in renting a room during that time. If anyone has something available, here’s the contact info.

Sara at srl2190@gmail.com

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 

Please sign up to donate blood this Friday at the Warner Ave. School. Sign up through the following link.  THANK YOU.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4fa5ab2dab9-warner

• Antibiotics (except for acne) — You must wait at least 3 days after you have completed the full course of treatment and are currently symptom free.
• Certain oral medications for psoriasis, severe acne, hair loss or enlargement of the prostate may make it unacceptable for you to donate.
• Blood pressure medication is acceptable if your blood pressure is within acceptable limits.
• FOR PLATELET DONATIONS: You must be off aspirin or aspirin containing medications for 3 days. (For example, if the last dose was taken on Monday, you may not donate platelets until Thursday.) If you have taken a platelet inhibitor medication such as Plavix (clopidogrel), Brilinta (ticagrelor), or Ticlid (ticlopidine), you must be off medication for 14 full days prior to donating platelets.

1. Six weeks must have passed since the end of your last pregnancy, including miscarriage or abortion.
2. FOR PLATELETS: If you have had four or more pregnancies (including miscarriages and abortions), you will not be able to donate platelets. However, you can still donate whole blood.

1. You must not donate if you have traveled to a malaria risk area within the last 12 months for more than 24 hours.
2. You must not donate if you have lived in a malaria endemic area for five or more consecutive years before you moved to a non-malaria endemic area. Additionally, you must then have lived in the new location for three or more consecutive years without any travel to a malaria endemic area.
3. Call prior to scheduling an appointment if you have ever had malaria.
4. You must not donate if you have visited or lived in the United Kingdom (U.K.) for more than 3 months (total) between 1980 through 1996.
5. You must not donate if you have received a blood transfusion in France or England since 1980.
6. You must not donate if you have spent 5 years or more (total) in Europe since 1980, including time spent in the U.K.
7. Call prior to scheduling an appointment if you lived on a US military base in Europe for 6 months or more from 1980-1996.

1. You must be 6 weeks post-surgery, completely healed, released from doctor’s care and have had no blood transfused (except blood that you donated for yourself).

1. You must not donate if you have ever taken money or drugs for sex.
2. You must not donate if you are a male who has had sex with another male in the past 12 months.
3. You must not donate if you have ever injected drugs not prescribed by a doctor.
4. You must not donate if you have had sex in the last 12 months with someone who has done one of the above.
5. You must not donate if you have had syphilis or gonorrhea in the last 12 months.
6. You must not donate if you have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.

HOLMBY NEWS
January 29, 2016

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

1.  Dealing with Solicitors
2.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
3.  Please Take Down Signs
4.  Library Overdue Fines Forgiven
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  DEALING WITH SOLICITORS

From the LAPD:

Door to door solicitors are the perfect example of when to call the LAPD non-emergency dispatch number, 1-877-ASK-LAPD (or 1-877-275-5273). This number is ideal for occasions that you need the police to check something out, but it doesn’t rise to the level of an emergency (which of course is 911).

The ‘Knock, Knock’ burglary MO is to knock on a door to see if anyone is at home. If they don’t hear anything in response, they may assume it’s an empty home and a good opportunity to burglarize it. Then they slither to the back and either break a window or door to get inside or, unfortunately in too many cases, simply enter through an unsecured door or window. So again, you don’t have to answer the door, but make sure they know someone is home by yelling through the door, in plural— ‘We can’t come to the door right now’. Then call the non-emergency dispatch number to have the police come check them out. If you are able to, watch them as they traverse the neighborhood. If you see them looking in windows or walking to the sides of your neighbor’s home, then call 911 immediately.

If the solicitor is aggressive in any manner, refuses to leave, seems to be under the influence, bullies you or anything similar, call 911. Also be aware that if you are dealing with someone like that at your door, he or she may have a partner that is going around to the back or your house while you are distracted.

Some solicitors  may be legitimate e.g. seeking charitable donations, etc. Others should be checked out by the police. Even if it turns out that they are legitimate, at least you will have had a police car in the neighborhood, and that’s always a good thing. Also, make sure you teach your children and home staff what to do and be aware of.

2.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

On Monday, February 1, 2016 Universal Pictures is planning the “HAIL CEASAR” premiere to be held at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM.  There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact Erica Jean Pacheco or Marguerite Pellegrin ELS/4Wall directly at 818-769-9800.

3.  PLEASE TAKE DOWN SIGNS

Throughout the neighborhood, there are a number of signs posted for garage sales, Christmas light installation, school events, etc.  They are unsightly and many times, the event is long past.

If you post any signs to advertise garage sales and the like, please remove them immediately after the event has occurred.  Thank you.

4.  LIBRARY OVERDUE FINES FORGIVEN

From February 1-14, return your overdue Los Angeles Public Library materials with no overdue fines.  With love in the air the two weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is asking you to play cupid by helping to rekindle the love between overdue books, the people that have them, and our library shelves.  For more information, please click here.

For a complete list of upcoming events at the Westwood Branch Library, please click here.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

All of Me, All of You: Lesley Wolman in Concert – January 28-31 at the Pico Playhouse (10508 W. Pico Blvd.).  Backed by a 5 piece orchestra, singer/actress  and HWPOA resident Lesley Wolman performs her newest cabaret act, “All Of Me, All Of You.” Autobiographical in nature, Lesley performs love songs from The Great American Songbook, such as “Body And Soul,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” among many others.  To purchase tickets, please click here.

UCLA Spirit Squad Reception -Saturday, Feb. 6, 4-7 p.m. at the Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion.  The UCLA Spirit Squad invites you to an afternoon filled with entertainment, prizes and all-around fun.

• Stay tuned for this year’s celebrities. Last year’s meet and greet included: Five-star QB recruit Josh Rosen, Jerry Neuheisel, Myles Jack, Paul Perkins, Norman Powell, Tony Parker, Tyus Edney ’95, baseball coach John Savage and members of the men’s water polo national championship team
• Mix and mingle with the Spirit Squad
• Silent auction on highly-valued items
• VIP Kids’ Zone that includes an inflatable obstacle course
• Hosted Bar and Appetizers

This annual fundraiser goes a long way to support the team, while thanking you for all your support. A portion of your registration is tax deductible.  Click here to RSVP.

Service Academy Day – Sunday, February 21 from 1p-4p at the Los Angeles Federal building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Room C-206, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The Office of Congressman Ted Lieu is hosting their First Annual Bi-Partisan Multi-District Service Academy Day for students 8th-11th grade.

This event is open to students, parents, and community members. A representative from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy will be present. Additionally, there will be a student panel and parent panel. Finally, every congressional office in Southern California has been invited to attend and participate.

For more information, please click here: 2.21.16flyer

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 DOG/HOUSE SITTER

We would appreciate any recommendations that our neighbors have for a good a dog/house sitter or alternatively for someone who boards dogs.

Thank you,
Cheryl
ckpandrhl@verizon.net

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SEEKING CAREGIVER

I have a friend who is looking for 24 hour in-home care for his parents, who live on the Westside. If you have referrals, please send them to me at michaelhswartz@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 

HOLMBY NEWS
January 22, 2016

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

1.  Westwood Village – Movie Filming and Premieres
2.  Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
3.  Service Academy Day
4.  HWPOA Wants Your Input
5.  Holmby Westwood in LA Times “Preview” Magazine
6.  LAX Landside Access Modernization Program
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE – MOVIE FILMING AND PREMIERES

Our office has received notification of two upcoming filmings and movie premiere:

Jan. 23rd – Filming: Kids at Play Media will be filming roaming man-on-the-street interviews on Broxton, Kinross and Weyburn from 7:00am – 7:00pm. For questions or concerns regarding this filming production, please call Location Manager, Eric Peterson at 323-462-8100.

Jan. 23rd – Filming: Porta A Limited will be filming exterior dialogue at 926 Broxton Ave from 6:00pm to 1:00am. For questions or concerns regarding this filming production, please call Elyse Preiss at 201-674-7693.

Jan. 27th – Premiere: FX Network is hosting the “AMERICAN CRIME STORY” premiere at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Christopher Paul or Marguerite Pellegrin of 4Wall Lighting Entertainment / ELS at 818-769-9800.

2.  GREATER L.A. HOMELESS COUNT  – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

On Jan. 27th, 2016 the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count will take place in Westwood Village. Want to join us this year? Visit www.theycountwillyou.org​ and follow the 3 steps to register as a volunteer for the 2016 Homeless Count!

This year, we will be starting our count later in the evening, in order to capture a truer count compared to last year. Last year, we found many homeless that shelter inside buildings that close at 11 PM or 12 midnight. These homeless individuals have not been accounted for as our count ended at 11 PM last year. This year, we will begin our count training at 10 PM, and volunteers will then begin their counting at 11 PM until 1 AM.

We are kindly asking for as many volunteers as possible, as the Westwood count can be very complicated. We will provide supplies, training, refreshments and guidance.  For High School students who wish to participate, we can provide community service hours for your schools if you bring in your forms.

For additional information, please contact Lisa Chapman at Lchapman@wwnc.org

After the count is finished, in the coming weeks, the Homeless Task Force committee of the Westwood Neighborhood Council, will be meeting to discuss issues, solutions, and techniques in the area of homelessness in Westwood.

Best regards,
Westwood Neighborhood Council

3.  SERVICE ACADEMY DAY

The Office of Congressman Ted Lieu is hosting their First Annual Bi-Partisan Multi-District Service Academy Day for students 8th-11th grade. This event will take place on Sunday, February 21 from 1p-4p at the Los Angeles Federal building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Room C-206, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

This event is open to students, parents, and community members. A representative from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy will be present. Additionally, there will be a student panel and parent panel. Finally, every congressional office in Southern California has been invited to attend and participate.

For more information, please click here: 2.21.16flyer

4.  HWPOA WANTS YOUR INPUT

The HWPOA Board of Directors would like your input regarding issues and events in the neighborhood.  If you have suggestions or concerns regarding Holmby Park, Westwood Park, crime, street repairs, etc., please let us know.  We will discuss these issues at our monthly board meetings, which are held on the second Tuesday of each month.  Please contact Dana at hwpoa@aol.com

5.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD IN LA TIMES “PREVIEW” MAGAZINE

Bret Parsons, a Coldwell Banker real estate agent, has arranged for Holmby Westwood to be previewed in the Saturday, Los Angeles Times separate “Previews Magazine” section. Please look for the article in the next few weeks. Our neighborhood will be featured on the back page of Previews, and, please note, the charge for the photographer was a gift of Bret’s to us.

Also, of interest, Coldwell Banker in Beverly Hills is bringing an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone attorney to educate their agents on the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO), the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Ordinance, and issues related to the Interim Control Ordinance (ICO). HWPOA’s Board of Directors has been trying to get agents educated on the city’s new policies so that they will be able to disclose all new facts to their buyers.

6.  LAX LANDSIDE ACCESS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the second busiest airport in the United States. In 2014, 70.7 million passengers passed through LAX, with an estimated 50% of existing passengers traveling to and from LAX by car.

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is in the midst of a multi-billion dollar modernization program at LAX. As part of this effort, LAWA is proposing a program to improve the LAX passenger experience, relieve congestion, and enhance LAX’s status as a world-class airport.

For more information, check out the project website at: www.connectinglax.com

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

All of Me, All of You: Lesley Wolman in Concert – January 28-31 at the Pico Playhouse (10508 W. Pico Blvd.).  Backed by a 5 piece orchestra, singer/actress  and HWPOA resident Lesley Wolman performs her newest cabaret act, “All Of Me, All Of You.” Autobiographical in nature, Lesley performs love songs from The Great American Songbook, such as “Body And Soul,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” among many others.  To purchase tickets, please click here.

UCLA Happenings Events Calendar – Happenings is a collaboration between the UCLA Events Office and UCLA Communications and Public Outreach.  They maintain a master calendar of all events at UCLA, including exhibitions, performances, film, conferences, workshops and lectures. For a calendar of all events coming up at UCLA, please click here: http://happenings.ucla.edu/

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

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

We are looking to replace all our windows and need a good window replacement company. Please call or email Jeannine with recommendations (310) 466-7755 or jrsehati@gmail.com.

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
January 15, 2016

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

1.  Ring Video Doorbell – Special Offer
2.  City of L.A.Service Requests
3.  Upcoming Community Events
4.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
5.  Resident Ads
6.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  RING VIDEO DOORBELL – SPECIAL OFFER

Dear HWPOA Homeowners,

The  Friends of West L.A./FOWLA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting West L.A. schools, parks, libraries, police and firefighters. FOWLA’s Crime Prevention Initiative is focused on reducing the frequency of “knock‐knock” burglaries, reducing the frequency of package thefts, creating a theft deterrent and in the event of a crime, providing the homeowners and police with a valuable crime‐solving tool – all through the wide deployment of Ring Video Doorbells.

In conjunction with FOWLA, HWPOA is pleased to offer you the Ring Video Doorbell at a deeply discounted price.

FOWLA has offered these Ring Video/WiFi Doorbells (www.ring.com) and HWPOA has secured 50 doorbells on a first‐come, first‐served basis at $119 per doorbell (FOWLA will have already paid tax).  Special offer order form may be found here.

The retail price of the doorbell is normally $199+tax. The difference will be made up by FOWLA and through grants from your homeowner association and local companies.

The deadline to purchase a doorbell at this price is on Wednesday, January 20, 2015.

For more information about the Ring Video Doorbell, please click here.

SPECIAL OFFER ORDER FORM:
HWRingInitiativeForm

NOTE:
Order forms may be emailed to RingInitiative@Fowla.org  or faxed to 310-861-5146.  If you are having trouble with the form, please send an email to RingInitiative@Fowla.org with the following information filled in:

HOA                     : HWPOA
Last Name         :
First Name        :
Address               :
Color [Qty]        :
— Satin Nickel                      [___]
— Polished Brass                 [___]
— Venetian Bronze            [___]
— Antique Bronze              [___]
Chimes                :                    [___]

• One unit is provided at $119.
• Additional units can be purchased at $129.
• Ring Chimes can be purchased for $30.

2.  CITY OF L.A. SERVICE REQUESTS

In addition to calling 311 to report problems or request services, you can use 311 online:

https://myla311.lacity.org/

MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government.

The ‘Submit Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup.

MyLA 311 can be accessed online or you may download their app to your phone or tablet.

3.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

All of Me, All of You: Lesley Wolman in Concert – January 28-31 at the Pico Playhouse (10508 W. Pico Blvd.).  Backed by a 5 piece orchestra, singer/actress  and HWPOA resident Lesley Wolman performs her newest cabaret act, “All Of Me, All Of You.” Autobiographical in nature, Lesley performs love songs from The Great American Songbook, such as “Body And Soul,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” among many others.  To purchase tickets, please click here.

4.  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.

5.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING RE-FINISHER

Our front door needs to be refinished and protected from the elements. It’s stained oak veneer, and some veneer needs to be added. Please let me know if you can recommend a good re-finisher or cabinetmaker.

Thanks,
Susan Reuben
310-271-6700

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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.

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SEEKING PART-TIME DRIVER

I am looking for a driver to drive me from Westwood to Beverly Hills to run errands.  Work hours are approximately 2-4 hours per day, 1 to 5 days per week (Monday-Friday).  Must have perfect driving record.  May drive my car if you qualify for my insurance; otherwise may drive your own car if it is safe. Please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.

6.  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
January 8, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  Weekend Traffic Alert – Golden Globes
3.  El Nino Tips and Resources
4.  Helicopter Noise Initiative
5.  LAPD Alert – Residential Burglaries
6.  Support Fire Station #71
7.  Westwood Library – January Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, January 12 at 8:00 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.  WEEKEND TRAFFIC ALERT – GOLDEN GLOBES

The 73rd Golden Globe Awards are set for The Beverly Hilton this weekend and Beverly Hills Police are warning residents to expect traffic delay on both Saturday and Sunday:

• Santa Monica Boulevard will be closed in both directions from Wilshire Boulevard to Moreno Drive.
• Traffic on Wilshire Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and the west city limits, near Whittier Drive, will be reduced to two lanes in each direction.
• Whittier Drive from Lomitas Avenue to Wilshire Boulevard will be closed to traffic. However, residents who live on Whittier Drive between Wilshire and Elevado Avenue will be allowed street access to their homes in a lane along the east curb.
• Parking will be restricted in the surrounding streets.

Police personnel will be present to control the flow of traffic.

3.  EL NINO TIPS AND RESOURCES

Our City Council Office has put together some tips and resources that should bring you some ease during this wet season. In addition, The City of Los Angeles has worked tirelessly in preparation for the season and the following links are a compilation of websites that offer sign ups for alert messages, emergency kit lists, pet care tips, homeless shelter maps, sand bag giveaways and many other helpful resources.

Click on the following links to view useful information and tips:
– http://www.lamayor.org/elnino
– http://www.elninola.com/
– http://www.lacounty.gov/elnino

Here are some tips at a glance to prepare for upcoming storms:

1. Create an Emergency Kit– prepare an emergency kit for home, work and your car. Include enough food, water, medications and anything used daily to last for 72 hours. Keep water, non-perishable food, blankets and an extra set of warm clothes in the car.

2. Check your house– Clear drains and gutters of any leaves, dirt or debris. Cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during the storm. If it looks like debris will prevent water from flowing into the storm drain in your neighborhood, please call LA Sanitation Customer Care Center at (877) 773-2489, which will be open 24/7 to receive emergency issue calls.

3. Pick up sandbags at local fire stations– Sandbags can be used to protect your home or property from flooding as well as improving traction. You can visit any neighborhood LAFD fire station to pick up sandbags.

4. Keep pets/companion animals inside– Please remember to keep our animal friends inside and make sure to include pet food, water, leashes, medications in your emergency kit. As well as having your pets up to date on their vaccinations and micro-chipped can ensure that they can be recovered if at any point are separated from you. Please click here if you would like more information on licensing, vaccinations, and micro-chips.

Councilmember Koretz and The City of Los Angeles thank you for taking part in preparing for El Niño.

4.  HELICOPTER NOISE INITIATIVE

Each week the FAA receives more complaints from zip code 90024 than from 69 to 70 of the 71 zip codes in LA County reporting helicopter noise disturbances. We are in the eye of the problem, and relief is more likely if we broaden and deepen our concern about this blight on quality of life and property values.

Less than 8% of helicopter flights over Holmby Westwood are going to and from UCLA Medical Center, where they average 1.9 landings/take offs a day.

The vast majority of helicopter disturbances over Holmby Westwood are sightseeing tours highlighting the Getty, UCLA, and the Spelling and Playboy mansions before showing tourists the Hollywood sign, Hollywood Bowl, and Griffith Park. The tour operators’ itineraries are evident by googling “Los Angeles helicopter tours.”

Most tourist helicopters are easily identifiable by their small size, uniform white, dark blue, or red paint, and tall rotor masts.  One owner has painted his helicopter to mimic the appearance of the LAPD helicopters.

Learn more and sign up for the Los Angeles Area Helicopter Noise Coalition monthly newsletter at www.lahelicopternoise.org

Report every helicopter you hear. It takes just a few seconds using the smartphone app, HeliTracker, which is now free. Encourage your neighbors, who may not receive or read this newsletter, to do the same.

5.  LAPD ALERT – RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES

There has been an increasing trend of Residential Burglaries occurring throughout the West Los Angeles area. The Burglaries have been occurring in just about every residential community to include the hillside communities north of Sunset Blvd. between Bel Air across to the Beverly Crest region.

It is important that homeowners and residents take all the available measures to prevent as well as detect crime in and around their homes should an intrusion occur. Given the current trend of property related crimes it is equally important to ensure that you secure all personal belongings and valuables while you are away from home, to include property or valuables that may be left in your vehicle.

I have included two links from recent news stories on residential burglaries that have occurred that highlight prevention and detection technologies. These stories also highlight one of the primary MO’s that have been used in the majority of the Burglaries occurring.

Prevention: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/12/16/local-company-helping-police-fight-crimes-with-smart-doorbell/

Detection: http://ktla.com/2015/08/28/after-attempted-home-invasion-in-valley-village-lapd-looks-for-suspect-for-hours/

A common MO that has been occurring is suspects who typically knock or ring the doorbell to determine if the resident is home. When there is no response, the suspects enter the side or rear of the residence and force entry by smashing the window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath areas of the home and removing Jewelry and small electronics.

If you are home when someone knocks on the door or rings the doorbell, announce yourself to let them know that someone is home but do not open the door unless you verify who they are and you know the person at the door.

Another Burglary trend that has been occurring is construction site thefts and break ins. Items of value being targeted are construction tools, equipment, appliances and building materials. If you observe after hours suspicious activity at a construction site or major remodel location, call 911 immediately!

Christopher Ragsdale
Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org

6.  SUPPORT FIRE STATION #71

Sparky says thanks to all his neighbors who have helped him over the years to keep Fire Station #71 in tip-top shape.  He would like to remind you that your tax-free donation should be made out to Adopt Fire Station #71.

Sparky’s mailing address is:
Adopt Fire Station #71
914 Westwood Blvd., Suite 573
Los Angeles, CA  90024

7.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – JANUARY EVENTS

Happy New Year from the Friends of Westwood Library!  Looking forward to a new year of book sales, Fiato String Quartet performances, and programs for all ages.

For a list of upcoming events at the library, please click here:
http://www.friendsofwestwoodlibrary.org/news/

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

YOGA CLASSES

Begin the year with yoga! New classes are starting at the Village Church in Brentwood Glen. This month will concentrate on the fundamentals….bringing relief to neck, shoulders and back. Yoga gives the gift of well being.

During the month of January the first class for new students will be no charge.

Thursday Yoga Classes – slower paced, 9 – 10:30 AM
Saturday Yoga Classes – Beginning, 9 – 10:30 AM
Sunday Restorative Classes (second Sunday of each month) – Calming, restful, 2 – 3:30 PM

Restorative is happening this Sunday, 1/10

Namaste,
Judy Summers Brown
Certified Iyengar Teacher
310-422-9673
jlsummersb@gmail.com
westwoodhillsyoga.com

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
December 18, 2015

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

1.  Helicopter Noise Earlier this Week
2.  Caution – Aggressive Stray Dog
3.  Another Car Break-In
4.  “Spark of Love” Toy Drive
5.  Christmas Tree Recycling
6.  Happy Holidays from HWPOA
7.  Reporting Helicopter Noise
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HELICOPTER NOISE EARLIER THIS WEEK

A number of residents reported significant helicopter noise around midnight on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.  One resident also reported that there was a burglary on Thayer Ave. that evening and that a suspect was caught in a backyard.  We have contacted the LAPD to find out what was going on and we are awaiting a response.

2.  CAUTION – AGGRESSIVE STRAY DOG

On Tuesday, Dec. 15 we received two separate reports of issues with an aggressive stray dog in the neighborhood.  The dog is described as a pitbull or pitbull-like, beige in color with white marks around the eyes, and no collar.  The stray dog attacked another dog (on a leash) near the corner of Westholme and Le Conte.  In the second incident, the stray dog was aggressive towards another dog on a leash near the corner of Thayer and Westholme.

Please take precautions when you are out and about in the neighborhood, particularly if you are walking a dog.  To report a stray dog, contact the City of L.A. Dept. of Animal Services at (888) 452-7381.

3.  ANOTHER CAR BREAK-IN

A resident on Le Conte near Manning recently reported that their car was broken into while parked on the driveway.  They have flood lights and security cameras but that did not deter the person.

Please take appropriate precautions with your own cars and property –it is important for us to be vigilant- especially this time of year.

4.  “SPARK OF LOVE” TOY DRIVE

ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the 23rd year of the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.  Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station.  Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities.  To make a secure donation online, please click here.

5.  CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

If your family has a Christmas tree and you’re wondering what to do with it once you take it down, recycle is the answer. Every year the City of Los Angeles provides tree recycling after the holidays. Your recycled tree will end up being part of the City’s greenwaste mulching program, which provides fertilizer to help plants grow.

DROP OFF YOUR TREE
The City will have a number of drop-off locations you can bring your “used” tree to when the time comes.  The drop-off locations closest to Holmby Westwood are:

RANCHO PARK
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor Avenue

FIRE STATION #71
107 S. Beverly Glen Bl., 90024 – Holmby Hills/Bel-Air
(310) 575-8571

CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The City of LA Bureau of Sanitation has CURBSIDE collection for Christmas trees. If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place it inside the green waste bin, simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day. 

Using your green bin to recycle Christmas tree?

1. REMOVE all ornaments, decorations, tinsels, and stand from the tree
2. CUT tree in pieces to fit into the green bin, and
3. PLACE the tree pieces inside the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day. Collected Christmas trees will be recycled into compost and mulch.

For more information on tree recycling, please visit this website:
http://www.lacitysan.org/tree-recycle.htm

In addition, holiday wrapping paper, cartons, cardboard, Styrofoam® and other expanded polystyrene products, plastics and gift boxes are also recyclable and should be placed in the blue bin.

6.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HWPOA

The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season!  Thank you for your support of HWPOA!

7.  REPORTING HELICOPTER NOISE

As previously reported, HeliTracker is a helicopter complaint app for smartphones and mobile devices. It lets you easily submit complaints that go to the FAA’s Automated Complaint System. HeliTracker is so quick that you can submit a full complaint in about 10 seconds.

Go to HeliTracker.org for more information.

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 POOL CLEANER

We are seeking referral for an amazing pool cleaning company!!!   I lost the previous recommendations, so please resend if you already responded to my request.  Please contact us at tracypenhas@hotmail.com

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

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
December 11, 2015

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

1.  HWPOA President’s Update
2.  Century Plaza Hotel – Development Project
3.  Federal Issues Survey
4.  Crime Report
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

Sandy Brown, president of HWPOA, met with Congressman Ted Lieu and his staff on issues affecting Holmby Westwood. They discussed long-time problems with postal delivery (USPS) in the neighborhood as previously reported in our weekly news. She recently attended a meeting at the WLA VA with representatives from the Congressman’s office and the Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs. HWPOA sent a letter of support of the VA Master Plan for environmental and historic preservation due diligence which will be printed in the Federal Register.

This week, Sandy met with L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson and other Westwood homeowner and community leaders to discuss local issues relating to traffic, infrastructure, and the perennial battle over development and increasing density/congestion. This conversation has been ongoing for many years with ever-changing officeholders and will likely continue for years to come. We will keep the community informed.

2.  CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL – DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

This article appeared in the Los Angeles Times on 12/9/15. As nearby neighbors, you might be interested in development in Century City. This is in addition to the $700 million Westfield renovation currently under construction.

Link to article: Century City Development

3.  FEDERAL ISSUES SURVEY

From the Office of Congressman Ted Lieu:

Dear Friends:

It is a great honor to serve as your voice in the United States House of Representatives. Here are some of my priorities, but I would also like to hear from you:

• Protecting Retirement Security
• Combating Climate Change
• Investing In America’s Heroes

Please take part in our issue survey online. We want your feedback.

Click here for Issue Survey

I look forward to hearing from you about these crucial issues and much more during my upcoming constituent telephone town hall.

Telephone Town Hall
December 15, 2015 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Pacific Time
Call toll free 877-353-4701

On December 15, 2015, I will be hosting my very first telephone town hall to discuss the issues that matter most to you. If you would like to join the conversation, please call toll free 877-353-4701 between 6:30pm and 7:30pm Pacific Time. You can also ask me questions anytime via my Facebook and Twitter. I hope to hear from you!

4.  CRIME REPORT

LAPD Senior Lead Officer Chris Ragsdale reported a 20% increase in property crime in Westwood. Please remember to protect your purses, tech property such as smartphones and computers, and bicycles – anything left unlocked and visible in a car or garage is viewed as easy pickings, that is, easy to steal. Please be mindful at all times!

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Free Concert (Fiato String Quartet) – Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 PM.  Join us for the final concert in the 2015 Season of our popular free Concert Series @ Westwood Library! The Library’s Quartet in Residence, the Fiato String Quartet, will present two engaging string quartets, along with some holiday music:

• Ives – String Quartet No. 1 (“From the Salvation Army”)
• Mendelssohn – String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, no. 1 (dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden)

Download the flyer here: LA Musical Salon

Santa Claus is Coming to Westwood -Thursday, December 17th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  We are hosting FREE Santa photos at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market! All ages are welcome! Kids, adults, and even your furry friends can take a picture with the big man in the red suit. We hope to see you there! Click here for more information.

“Spark of Love” Toy Drive – ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the 23rd year of the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.  Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station.  Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities.  To make a secure donation online, please click here.

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 POOL CLEANER

We are seeking referral for an amazing pool cleaning company!!! Please contact us at tracypenhas@hotmail.com

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

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COUCH FOR SALE

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
December 4, 2015

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

1.  Burglary Prevention Tips
2.  Westwood Library Events
3.  Car Break-In
4.  West L.A. VA – Comments on Master Plan
5.  Movie Screening – Street Closures
6.  “Spark of Love” Toy Drive
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  BURGLARY PREVENTION TIPS

The LAPD has provided a list of crime prevention tips for your home, your business, your family and yourself.

Link to Safety Tips:  burglarypreventiontips
For additional information from the LAPD regarding crime prevention, please click here.

2.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY EVENTS

There are a number of great events coming up this month at the Westwood Branch Library:

Used Book Sale – Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10:30-3:30.  Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends! We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s. We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.  It’s a great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

Movie Night (“Elf”) – Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 5:15 PM. Come enjoy a fun movie night, bring a friend and just relax.  “Elf” stars Will Ferrell as “Buddy the Elf” in this holiday classic.

Free Concert (Fiato String Quartet) – Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 PM.  Join us for the final concert in the 2015 Season of our popular free Concert Series @ Westwood Library! The Library’s Quartet in Residence, the Fiato String Quartet, will present two engaging string quartets, along with some holiday music:

• Ives – String Quartet No. 1 (“From the Salvation Army”)
• Mendelssohn – String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, no. 1 (dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden)

Download the flyer here: LA Musical Salon

For additional information about these and other events at the Westwood Library, please click here.

3.  CAR BREAK-IN

A resident on Le Conte Ave. reported that sometime last night and before 7 am this morning, someone opened her unlocked car and rifled through the console. Nothing of value was in the car- nothing of value taken.  Please take appropriate precautions with your own cars and property –it is important for us to be vigilant- especially this time of year.

4.  WEST L.A. VA – COMMENTS ON MASTER PLAN

This is the last call for comments before the VA submission of the Final Draft Master Plan. We need your help to ensure all voices are heard! The comment period ends December 7th.

Read the plan and provide your feedback here.

At the end of the public comment period, the VA will review the comments received, post summary responses into the Federal Register via a second notice, ready the Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan for environmental and historic preservation due diligence, and prepare a Final Master Plan for the VA West Los Angeles Campus.

5.  MOVIE SCREENING – STREET CLOSURES

On Thursday, December 10th 2015, Awesomeness TV will be holding a screening of “The Tyler Oakley Documentary” at the Regency Bruin Theater, located at 948 Broxton Avenue, at 7:30 PM.

Beginning at approximately 10:00 AM on the day of the event and ending at midnight, there will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

6.  “SPARK OF LOVE” TOY DRIVE

ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the 23rd year of the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” Over the past two decades, the “Spark of Love Toy Drive” has successfully collected more than 9 million toys for underserved children and teens.  With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station.  Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities.

To make a secure donation online, click on the button below:

DONATE NOW

You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for the Spark Of Love Toy Drive Fund. Checks should be mailed to:

California Community Foundation
221 S. Figueroa St., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

SEEKING PLUMBER AND ROOFER

We are in need of a reputable, honest plumber as well as a roofer.  Please contact Susan at 310-271-6700 if you have any recommendations.  Thanks!

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
November 27, 2015

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

1.  Mail Theft
2.  LADBS Go – New Phone App
3.  Are You Ready for El Nino?
4.  West L.A. Little League Sign-Ups
5.  Warner Ave. School Holiday Boutique
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  MAIL THEFT

We have received increased reports of mail theft in the area over the past few months.  While home mailboxes are most often affected, mail left overnight in USPS public boxes is also susceptible. It is highly advisable not to drop off mail after last pickup at 5pm.

All mail related crime should be reported to the USPS Inspection Service. Click here to learn more.

In addition, it is advisable to have packages shipped with a signature required for delivery.  Thieves have been know to follow behind delivery trucks (USPS, Fedex, UPS, etc.) and steal packages from the front porch within minutes of being delivered.

2.  LADBS GO – NEW PHONE APP

The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has launched a new phone app that lets residents check the status of their construction plans and even lets you report building code violations. The app is called LADBS Go. Click here to view more details about downloading the app.

3.  ARE YOU READY FOR EL NINO?

There are many great lists of safety and preparation tips regarding El Niño. Click on the following links for useful information and tips to better prepare for the season.

• http://www.lamayor.org/elnino
• http://www.elninola.com/
• http://www.lacounty.gov/elnino

4.  WEST L.A. LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS

Register for the Spring 2016 season by November 30 to take advantage of our early bird discount!

This year, it will be easier than ever for families to fit baseball into their busy schedules.

• All baseball divisions (other than Majors) will now have fixed weekday practices.
• Most divisions will have fewer required practices each week.
• For those who want more baseball, we will be offering free optional clinics for players ages 9-12.
• We will be continuing our wildly successful A Ball division, which uses a machine to throw consistent, easy-to-hit pitches — more action and less standing around!
• We will be offering two T-Ball and Coach Pitch sessions. Sign up for either, or both.
• For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

In addition to baseball, WLALL also offers Softball, Coach Pitch and T-Ball for boys and girls.

Sign up NOW at www.WLALL.org

5.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Warner Ave. School Holiday Boutique is coming up next Thursday, December 3rd, from 8am-4pm.  Calling all shoppers!!!  Get your holiday lists ready for our biggest Holiday Boutique yet!! Warner Ave School will be hosting one of the largest Holiday Boutiques we’ve had in the last decade! Come shop with more than 40 vendors to choose from with gifts for all your family and friends! We are welcoming clothing, jewelry, housewares, kids’ clothes, toys, accessories, food vendors, and much more!  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the school.

The Holiday Boutique will be held outside on the block of Holmby Ave. directly in front of the school. Parking restrictions on the surrounding streets near the school will be lifted. Please feel free to tell your friends, family, or anyone who is looking for a fun and positive shopping experience!

Event Flyer – warnerholidayboutiqueflyer

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

PLUMBER NEEDED

We need a reputable plumber.  Please let me know if you have any recommendations.  Thanks.

David Lewine
310.474.2880 h

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SEEKING CAREGIVER

Elderly gentleman seeking overnight care twice or three times a week. Students are welcome to apply. Please, contact Reuven at ritzhaki@gmail.com.

Thank you.

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SEEKING DOLLHOUSE

Seeking a (1″ = 1′ scale) dollhouse for our granddaughter. If you have one your children have outgrown and wish to sell it, please contact Susan Reuben at 310-271-6700.

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