Holmby News 8-25-23

August 26, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 25, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Earthquake Alerts – MyShake App
3. Free CERT Training – Disaster Preparedness
4. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 230813406
200 BLOCK WOODRUFF AV | 8/18/2023 @ 1:30 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2. EARTHQUAKE ALERTS – MYSHAKE APP

Did you feel the 5.1 earthquake last Sunday? Did you receive an advanced alert?

The MyShake App sent a warning to mobile phone users about 5-10 seconds before the shaking occurred. Users received an “Amber Alert” type of noise on their phones, followed by a visual warning and an announcement that said, “Earthquake! Drop, Cover, Hold On! Shaking Expected”.

MyShake sends notices for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater. In addition, MyShake offers information regarding earthquake preparedness, survival and recovery.

MyShake Website

NOTE: ShakeAlertLA was previously used by the City of LA for earthquake alerts. However, ShakeAlertLA will no longer send earthquake alerts to users after December 31, 2020. Residents who want to receive earthquake early warning notifications should download the MyShake app.

3. FREE CERT TRAINING – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers are trained in basic disaster response skills such as:

Fire safety
Light search and rescue
Team organization
Disaster medical operations

You will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies you should have in your house, how much food, how much water but most importantly, how to protect your family and community in an emergency!

Programs begin in September at several locations in Los Angeles. For the latest classes, click below for details:

LAFD CERT Program

4. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming
Friends of Westwood Library
Used Book Sale

*THIS SATURDAY*
August 26 2023
10 am to 2 pm

At the book sale, we will have a wide selection of books available at incredibly affordable prices. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling mysteries, captivating romances, or thought-provoking non-fiction, we have something for everyone. The best part is that every purchase you make at the sale will go directly towards making our local branch an even better library for the entire community to enjoy.

Hardcover books: $2 each
Paperback books: $1 each
Coffee Table/Art books: $4 each
Cash preferred, but credit cards OK

The Friends of Westwood Library is a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to support our local branch. By participating in the book sale, you not only get amazing books at fantastic prices but also contribute to enhancing our library’s resources, programs, and services. It’s a win-win situation for all book enthusiasts!

On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

All proceeds support the Westwood Branch Library’s free programs, books, ebooks, DVD collection, computer aide, and so much more!

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

NATIONAL CINEMA DAY 2023
Sunday, August 27
at various movie theaters

What’s the only thing stopping us from seeing Barbenheimer over and over again? Ticket prices. But thankfully on August 27, National Cinema Day will return with $4 movie tickets at theaters large and small for both new releases and some old favorites that are returning to the big screen just for the weekend.

National Cinema Day

BLACKLIST: THE HOLLYWOOD RED SCARE
Now through Sept. 3
at the Skirball Cultural Center

Pundits and politicians may cry wolf about censorship these days, but decades ago the government actually pushed the entertainment industry into blacklisting individuals due to their beliefs. In response to the 1947 testimonies in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Hollywood responded to baseless accusations of Communism by adopting a blacklist of employees. This touring exhibition at the Skirball explores the proceedings, investigations, motives and choices of those involved, with a particular focus on the Jewish creatives and executives caught up in the process.

Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its contemporary implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism.

Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare

6. RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING WORK
María, our faithful, trustworthy, hard-working housekeeper, is needing one more day of work on a Monday, Thursday or Friday.

Please contact her directly at 323-736-8543.

FLOOR REFINISHER

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Company name: Edwoods Inc.
310-815-8968
www.edwoodsinc.com

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DOGS FOR ADOPTION
Two 5 mo. old pure bred American Bullies in search of a forever home. ”Would make wonderful addition to any loving family or individual looking for a loyal and devoted companion.”

Contact Akilles Flores at (818) 217-7084 or email akillesfl08@gmail.com

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-18-23

August 23, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 18, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Heavy Rain Expected – Hurricane Hilary
3. Recycling – New Rules for Plastic Waste
4. Coyote Safety Reminders
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
7. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

KIA and Hyundai Vehicle Thefts
A TikTok challenge that exposed the vulnerabilities of vehicles manufactured by KIA and Hyundai has led to an uptick in vehicle thefts in the San Fernando Valley area, the Los Angeles Police Department is warning. Although this trend is currently in the Valley, it is always possible that it will make its way to the Westside.

Police are urging KIA and Hyundai vehicle owners to contact their local dealerships to retrofit their keyed ignition switches. Please see the article below for more information:

Westwood-Century City Patch article:
KIA & Hyundai Vehicle Thefts

2. HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED – HURRICANE HILARY

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Hurricane Hilary has intensified to Category 4 status as it continues to make its way northward off the coast of Baja California Friday morning, bringing with it winds up to 140 mph.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for a wide swath of Southern California, marking the first time such a warning has been issued for the region.

The NWS expects heavy rainfall to peak in the region this weekend and into Monday.

The powerful storm is expected to reach Southern California by Saturday as a tropical storm. However, it has the potential to become the rare tropical cyclone to make landfall in the state. According to the National Weather Service in San Diego, it’s been nearly a century since a tropical cyclone hit the region, bringing strong winds, large surf and torrential rain.

If you have leaks, now is the time to have them repaired. Stay dry!

NOAA – Hurricane Hilary

3. RECYCLING – NEW RULES FOR PLASTIC WASTE

Effective immediately, only plastic products
marked 1, 2 or 5 can be placed in the BLUE recycling bins.

Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) is now advising that only plastics numbered 1, 2 or 5 will be recycled and should go in the BLUE recycling bins provided by the City. Other kinds of plastic should go in the black trash bin.

Putting unrecyclable plastics in the blue bin contaminates whole loads that might otherwise have been recyclable, and encourages continued manufacture and use of unrecyclable plastics that pollute our waterways and contaminate the food chain.

For more information, contact the City Facilities Recycling Program (CFRP) at san.cfrp@lacity.org or call (213) 485-2260.

4. COYOTE SAFETY REMINDERS

Although we have not received any reports of coyote sightings in the neighborhood, there have been several sightings in other nearby areas. This is a good reminder to take safety precautions for potential encounters with coyotes.

The following Safety Tips are from the LA Animal Services website.
You can also download a more detailed brochure here – Encounters with Coyotes

DETERRENTS & HOME SAFETY

Trash cans should be securely fastened so wildlife is not invited to feed from them. Ammonia or pepper sprinkled in the trash may also discourage a scavenging coyote.
Remove pet food dishes when your pet has finished eating and do not leave food outside. Pick ripe fruit and clean rotten produce off the ground.
Trim hedges and clear brush from under trees and around your home so the coyotes do not have a hiding place.
Special coyote fencing is available and can be found online.
Close off crawl spaces under porches, decks and sheds. Coyotes use such areas for resting and raising young.
Keep your property well lit at night, especially when you go out with your dog for the last potty break before bed.

COYOTE ENCOUNTERS – KEEP CHILDREN & PETS SAFE

Small animals and children should not be left outside unattended if there are coyotes in your area. Never leave small children and pets unattended outdoors even if your yard is fenced.
Walk your dog on a leash at all times — not only is it the law, but it will keep your pet safe. Do not allow your dog to interact or “play” with a coyote.
If you see coyotes, make loud noises and scare them away: bang pots and pans, use a whistle, etc. BUT, they are smart and you cannot keeping making the same noise and expect the coyotes to fall for the same trick over and over.
When you are walking your dog in areas known to have coyotes, you can carry a loud whistle or even an umbrella that you can open and close rapidly to scare them away. Unlike the approach with an aggressive dog, you can raise your arms above your head and stomp your feet while shouting at the coyote to scare them away.
Bring cats and dogs inside at night.
Feeding wildlife is illegal! Do not approach or feed wild animals, including coyotes. It is unsafe and a violation of the law.

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA- Koreatown Meets Hollywood
Sunday, August 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
on various streets in Koreatown and Hollywood

On Sunday, August 20, we’re opening up streets connecting Koreatown and Hollywood so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

CicLAvia website

PLAY READINGS AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 p.m.
at the Westwood Branch Library

Join us in the library this Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 p.m. for a reading of short plays by local, living playwrights. Presented by The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights (ALAP). You will find more details in the flyer below.

Please RSVP to info@laplaywrights.org

Parking is validated.

6. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

7. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-11-23

August 11, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 11, 2023

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

1. Back to School Safety
2. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
3. Meteor Shower this Weekend
4. Free Concert at Westwood Library
5. L.A. Zoo – Teen Council
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

Next Monday, August 14th is the first day of school for LAUSD schools, including Warner Avenue Elementary. Welcome Back!

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!

2. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

Greetings from the Green Team.

We are back at work and have several updates to share.

1. First, we hope that you are surviving the heat and not forgetting to water your street trees. Even if you have replaced your parkway lawn with drought tolerant plants, remember trees need more water than they get from a drip irrigation system. Artificial turf (which we strongly recommend against) can be extremely detrimental to the survival of mature trees since it cuts out parkway watering, heats up the soil beneath the turf, kills important soil nutrients, and creates a hot spot. Without water your trees will not be able to breathe and will suffer a slow and painful death. Remember, mature trees require many, many years to replace.

2. We need your help:

Please send us your recommendations of gardeners, arborists, tree trimmers, landscape architects/planners and nurseries that you have used, recommend, and trust. We plan to share the list of recommended resources with Holmby Westwood residents.
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Please send us the location/address of tree stumps in the neighborhood. We will be talking with the City about a project to remove all stumps in the neighborhood at one time.

Send your recommendations for gardening resources as well as the address of stump locations to Marnie Bodek at mossbodek@msn.com

3. Check out Bureau of Street Services updated website at https://streetsla.lacity.org/. You’ll find out how to Report a Tree Emergency and Request a Tree Permit and under the Urban Forestry Division tab you can get answers to FAQ’s about parkway trees.

4. Don’t forget that The Department of Water and Power has announced that Angelenos can return to a three-day-a week watering scheduling: customers with even numbered addresses should water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, while customers with odd numbered addresses should water on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Watering must be done before 9 am or after 4 p.m. and is limited to 8 minutes per station on watering days or 15 minutes twice a day with sprinklers that use water conserving nozzles. Hand watering is allowed every day during watering hours.

3. METEOR SHOWER THIS WEEKEND

From the Los Angeles Times:

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky. With only a sliver of moon in the sky, conditions this year will be ideal for seeing lots of meteors.

“If you’ve got nice clear weather and a good dark sky, you go out just before dawn and you’ll see a Perseid per minute or so,” said NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke. “That’s a pretty good show.”

This year’s shower is already active, but the main event will be this weekend, when the shower reaches its peak from Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Starting around 11 p.m. local time Saturday, a few meteors will start to show up — maybe one every 15 minutes, Cooke estimated. They’ll keep picking up the pace until before dawn on Sunday, when “you’ll see meteors appear all over the place,” he said.

To read the complete article, please click here:

Los Angeles Times – Meteor Showers

4. FREE CONCERT AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Don’t miss Saturday’s free concert at Westwood Library! We’re thrilled to present the fabulous young pianist, PHYLLIS PAN.

Saturday, August 12, 2023
3:00 PM
Westwood Library – 1246 Glendon Ave.

FREE EVENT!
With free parking at the Library

Pianist PHYLLIS PAN, in the doctoral piano performance program at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, brings us a fascinating program titled The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire & Water, featuring works that reference each element, including a solo piano suite from Stravinsky’s well-known Firebird.

Second Saturday Concerts take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. Starting at a NEW TIME, 3 PM, concerts will last approximately 90 minutes. For ADA accommodations, please call 213-228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to live classical music and musicians in the casual, safe, familiar setting of our local library.

5. L.A. ZOO – TEEN COUNCIL

Join the L.A Zoo Teen Council For Conservation!

The Los Angeles Zoo is launching its second cohort of the L.A. Zoo Teen Council for Conservation to unite youth and create pathways towards a future centered on conservation solutions in Los Angeles. The application process opens on August 7th with applications due by August 25th at 11:59pm.

Please see additional details about the program at:

L.A. Zoo Teen Council for Conservation

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Movie Screening with Chef Alice Waters
“Harvest” (1937)
Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Pre-screening Q&A with chefs Alice Waters and David Tanis, and farmer Alex Weiser, moderated by L.A. Times food editor Laurie Ochoa. Part of the screening series Food & Film: Farming, co-presented with the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Harvest (1937)
With the name of Chez Panisse inspired by a character from Marcel Pagnol’s César (1938) it’s only fitting that we begin this series with Pagnol’s enchanting paean to agrarian France. After years of migration to the big cities, a remote village nestled on a hilltop is down to its last few inhabitants, including Pantrule (Gabriel Gabrio), a hulking but gentle hermit who longs to revive the town. When he encounters Arsule (Orane Demazis), a woman on the run looking to start over herself, the pair begin tilling the earth to grow wheat and hopefully revive a whole way of life. Pagnol suffuses every shot of their labor and the land with tenderness and care in a film about the beauty and dignity of the simple things.

Click here for more information

Garden Concerts for Kids: Sonia De Los Santos
Saturday and Sunday, August 12 – August 13, at 4 pm
at the Getty Center

Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Sonia De Los Santos exudes the joy she sings about. This whole-hearted concert includes songs from her three family music albums.

Singing in Spanish and English, Sonia’s music is inspired by various Latin American rhythms like son jarocho, cumbia and salsa, as well as folk traditions from the United States. It’s hard not to smile when she’s sharing some of her favorite things, like migrating birds, friendship, chocolate, and anecdotes about growing up in Mexico and realizing her childhood dream of moving to New York. In her highly interactive performances, kids and families love singing along in Spanish and English and dancing in and out of their seats while learning about musical instruments and rhythms from Latin America. Sonia’s messages of finding hope and connection in our global community inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds.

Free Tickets and Information

7. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ROOFER
We are looking for a reliable roofer. Could you please send any recommendation to jingc2001@yahoo.com?

Thanks,
-Jing

EXCELLENT CAREGIVER AVAILABLE
Excellent Caregiver Available! I would like to highly recommend my husband’s former caregiver who is currently looking for new work. He is very caring and honest, drives his own car, and is will willing to work out the days convenient for you.

Call him directly: Edwin See (310) 210-4487.

I would be happy to answer any questions.
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WONDERFUL HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
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Betty can be reached at (323) 799-6388.

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

8. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-4-23

August 7, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 4, 2023

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Canceled
2. LADWP Update – Outdoor Watering Days
3. UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
4. UCLA Nimoy Theater – Open House
5. Clear the Shelters – August is Pet Adoption Month
6. What’s New in Westwood Village
7. Geffen Playhouse – Huge Backstage Tag Sale
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – CANCELED

This month’s HWPOA Board meeting has been canceled due to lack of a quorum (many board members are traveling). Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 12.

Updated information will be posted at the beginning of September.

2. LADWP UPDATE – OUTDOOR WATERING DAYS

As a result of all your water conservation efforts during the statewide water emergency mandate over the past year and a record snowpack created by the unprecedented amount of precipitation earlier this year, the City of Los Angeles has returned to three-days-a-week outdoor watering under the City’s Phase 2 Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance.

As of July 27, 2023, all LADWP customers can go back to watering three days a week on designated days:

Customers with street addresses ending in odd numbers may water on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays;
Customers with even-numbered street addresses may water on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Watering is allowed before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m., when the evaporation rate is appreciably lower than during the middle of the day.
Don’t forget to adjust your irrigation controller to add the additional day to your watering schedule, if needed.

Watering Days – Click here for more information

Hand watering is allowed regardless of watering day, before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m., if the hose is equipped with a self-closing water shut-off device.

The following water conservation practices continue to be in place under Phase 2:

Limiting outdoor watering with sprinklers to eight minutes per station on permitted watering days
Watering with sprinklers using water-conserving nozzles are permitted for up to 15 minutes, twice a day, on the permitted watering day
No water should flow off of your property
No water should leak from any pipe or fixture
No watering within 48 hours after a measurable rain event
No hosing down of driveway or sidewalk
No washing of vehicles using a hose without a self-closing nozzle

Save Water & Money
LADWP Rebates & Programs

3. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

August arrives with record-breaking heat waves. My heart goes out to the individuals and communities who are suffering from this crisis, both here in LA and worldwide. It is a reminder that we must change our policies and practices to mitigate the urgent threat of climate change.

On a local level, I can report that our crucial water efficiency project is underway. The team finished hauling concrete from the old stream structure. They are now preparing the site for the new stream and irrigation system. We encourage you to explore other areas of the Garden as we wait for Spring 2024 to see our beautified stream.

I want to take this opportunity to thank our Outreach and Education staff for the success of our July public programming. Stay alert for more free community events as well as member-exclusive opportunities. In the meanwhile, please join us for a free guided tour on August 12 at 10 a.m.

We’ll see you in the Garden soon!

To read the August Newsletter of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, please click below:

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
August 2023 Newsletter

4. UCLA NIMOY THEATER – OPEN HOUSE

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) will celebrate the opening of the new UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy) on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. with a free Community Open House celebration. This momentous occasion will welcome residents, artists, and the greater Los Angeles community to revel in a day filled with festivities, including an inaugural performance by L.A.’s own Las Cafeteras, known for their vibrant shows that fuse traditional Mexican music with modern influences. Guests will also have the opportunity to indulge in food offerings from local eateries and explore the new venue.

The Opening Night of CAP UCLA’s inaugural season at The Nimoy kicks off with Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy on Saturday night, September 23, 2023. Tickets for this performance and CAP UCLA’s 2023-24 season are on sale now.

Open House – RSVP here for free tickets
Article – Introducing the UCLA Nimoy Theater
Season Calendar & Tickets

5. CLEAR THE SHELTERS – AUGUST IS PET ADOPTION MONTH

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) is thrilled to announce its participation in NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s annual month-long Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption and donation campaign for the ninth consecutive year. From August 1st to August 31st, 2023, DACC’s seven animal care centers will offer reduced adoption fees of $20 for all dogs and cats. These fees will cover adoption, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips, providing an excellent opportunity for families to bring home a new furry friend. Please note that the promotion does not include pet licenses and spay/neuter deposits.

For those interested in adopting a pet or learning more about available animals and the locations of all DACC animal care centers, detailed information is accessible online at animalcare.lacounty.gov.

To learn more about Clear the Shelters, including animal shelters and rescues participating in the campaign, and to find details on local events, please visit ClearTheShelters.com

6. WHAT’S NEW IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

From the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA):

Over the last 12 months, 12 new businesses opened and several more will soon open in Westwood Village!

Dunkin Donuts (1001 Gayley Ave.)
Everytable (10912 Gayley Ave.)
Egg Tuck (1049 Gayley Ave.)
Ixlb Westwood (1151 Westwood Blvd.)
Kung Fu Chicken & TKK Fried Chicken (1136 Westwood Blvd.)
Lucy in the Sky (1053 Westwood Blvd.)
Pokitomik (1135 Westwood Blvd.)
Rebud (1131 Glendon Ave.)
Splatterz Studio (1036 Broxton Ave.)
The Mark Los Angeles (10930 Weyburn Blvd.)
Tulsi Indian Eatery (10916 Lindbrook Dr.)
Wildbird (10917 Lindbrook Dr.)

Coming very soon:

Mighty Pilates (10935 Weyburn Ave.)
Raising Cane’s (10946 Weyburn Ave.)
Sender One (10887 Lindbrook Dr.)
STK (1100 Glendon Ave.)
TK Nail Salon (1138 Westwood Blvd.)
WeRoll Nori (10912 Le Conte Ave.)

Please help us welcome these new businesses to Westwood Village!

7. GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE – HUGE BACKSTAGE TAG SALE

Own a piece of Geffen Playhouse history and be one degree of separation from the stars—while helping us make space for more theater!

Huge Backstage Tag Sale
Saturday, August 12, 2023
8 am – 3 pm

Location:
Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Avenue

Our biggest sale of the year! Come explore 10 years of stuff ranging from high-end bespoke furniture to unique, one-of-a-kind items—all from plays produced at the Geffen Playhouse. Both an antique collectors and bargain hunters delight, this sale will be huge.

Own the chaise lounge Idina Menzel lamented her character’s life choices on every night for 8 shows a week.
Buy some throw pillows the boys lounged on the set of The Inheritance.
Purchase the dinner set Bette Midler used in I’ll Eat You Last.

Props • Furniture • Play Memorabilia • Posters
Home Decor • Glassware • Vintage Items
Upright Piano (that plays!) • Rugs • Antique Bar Carts
Books • Chandeliers • and much more!

Learn More – click here

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Hammer Museum JazzPOP 2023
Thursdays in August
at the Hammer Museum

This summer JazzPOP celebrates its 16th season, inviting luminaries of West Coast jazz and creative improvised music to the Hammer courtyard for three concerts in August. The series’ 2023 edition features stellar ensembles led by three California bandleader-composers who explore a range of influences in their music: from bebop to indie rock and abstract grooves to non-Western musical sonorities.

Thursday, August 10:
Steph Richards’ Phantom Power

Thursday, August 17:
Eric Revis Trio

Free live concerts in the Hammer courtyard. Organized by San Francisco Bay Area bassist Lisa Mezzacappa.

Don’t Tell Los Angeles Comedy
Saturday, August 26 at 8:30 PM
at a secret location in Westwood Village

You’ve found Comedy’s Worst Kept Secret.

Step into the world of laughter and mystery with the highly-anticipated Secret Comedy Show, coming to Westwood Village, Los Angeles! Located in an indoor location that will be disclosed exclusively to you at 8:00 AM on Aug 26, 2023. Brace yourself for an extraordinary evening as we masterfully transform this secret setting into a captivating stage for live stand-up comedy.

What makes this event even more thrilling? The comedians themselves remain shrouded in secrecy until they take the spotlight. Comedians are carefully curated, showcasing the finest local talents and renowned national touring comedians. With every performance, you might discover your next favorite comic or be pleasantly surprised by a familiar face – an absolute roller coaster of anticipation!

Don’t miss out on this unique experience that blends humor, suspense, and surprise. Gather your friends and secure your tickets for the Secret Comedy Show. Join in on the fun on Aug 26, 2023, for an unforgettable night filled with laughter, joy, and the thrill of the unknown!

Click here to buy tickets!

9. RESIDENT ADS

FOR SALE: ELECTRIC GO-KARTS
Selling 2 go-karts — $200 a piece or $350 for both, including chargers and 1 helmet. The Razor Ground Force Drifter is an electric go-kart that can run up to 12 mph!

Priced at $479 brand new, these lightly used go-karts were won on the TV game show “The Price is Right” but we have only used them a few times.

If interested, please contact hwpoa@aol.com. Thanks!

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10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

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