Holmby News 6-9-17

HOLMBY NEWS
June 9, 2017

 

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  Sunset Blvd. Repaving – West of Veteran
3.  Metro Purple Line Update
4.  News from Westwood Village
5.  UCLA Graduation
6.  Movie Premieres – Street Closures
7.  Upcoming Community Events

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

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, June 13 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd.  Please click here to see the agenda.

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.  SUNSET BLVD. REPAVING – WEST OF VETERAN

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled resurfacing of Sunset Blvd from Veteran Ave to N Thurston Ave this upcoming weekend Saturday June 10th to Sunday June 11th. The Department will be profiling the segment on Saturday and repaving on Sunday.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the scheduled working hours.  The public is advised to use Wilshire Bl., Santa Monica Bl. or other alternate routes, particularly if you are headed towards the 405.

Thank you for your time and feel free to contact Gurmet Khara for additional information 818-971-3088 or the Resurfacing Division 818-756-8651.

3.  METRO PURPLE LINE UPDATE

There are a lot of construction activities in the City of LA and Beverly Hills for the Purple Line Extension Project. Check out the newsletter for a snapshot of what’s happened so far and what’s planned.

Link: http://mtro.la/8BGc30cpwjG

4.  NEWS FROM WESTWOOD VILLAGE

The Westwood Village Improvement Association (BID) is a non-profit organization.  Our mission it is to make Westwood Village a clean, safe and friendly place for the community through maintenance, security and enlivening programs.

A 13-member Board of Directors, consisting of property owners, merchants, and a UCLA representative administer the management of the Westwood Business Improvement District.  Upcoming meetings include:

Clean, Safe, & Beautiful Committee
Monday, June 12, 2017 at 10:30 AM
10880 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 105
(Lobby level conference room)

Parking, Access, & Transportation Committee
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 8:30 AM
10880 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 105
(Lobby level conference room)

Westwood Village Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 8:30AM
Skylight Gardens
1139 Glendon Ave.

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

5.  UCLA GRADUATION

UCLA Commencement will take place on Friday, June 16. Please note there are two ceremony times – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The UCLA Commencement Schedule can be found here: https://commencement.ucla.edu/schedule/ucla-commencement-schedule-2017.

6.  MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES

Entertainment Studios will be holding the Premiere of “47 Meters Down”, at 7:30 PM on Monday, June 12th, 2017 at the Regency Village Theaters, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.

Summit Entertainment will be holding the Premiere of “All Eyez On Me”, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at the Regency Village Theaters, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.

There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding either of these events, feel free to contact Eric Tremble at 323-229-1626.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Free Bulky Item Drop Off – Saturday, June 17th
It’s time for spring cleaning! Do you have bulky items to get rid of? We have options for you!  You can bring your items to one of five locations around the City, including:

West L.A. District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, 90025

For more information about this event, please click here:
Bulky Item Drop-Off

L.A. Sanitation Open House  (aka Garbage Truck Day) – Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the West L.A. District Yard located at 2027 Stoner.  Come join the dynamic duo “Mr. Recycle” and sidekick “Robo Blue” as they jump into action to serve family fun, food and prizes for kids.

It’s a great opportunity for families to learn about proper recycling techniques as well as other Earth-friendly tips.  Kids can operate the controls on our trucks and interact with our mascots. All are welcome, and there is no fee for admission.  Food is complimentary, while supplies last.  For more information about this event, please CLICK HERE.

Pre-4th of July Concert @ Westwood Library – Sunday, June 25th at 2:30 PM at Westwood Library (1246 Glendon Ave.).  The second concert in the Library’s 2017 season features the BRASS PACIFICA QUINTET, back by popular demand, with a potpourri of American popular and patriotic favorites, by composer George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, George M. Cohan, plus Western and other film themes, and the Armed Forces Tribute honoring both veterans and current servicemen and women. Fun for the whole family!

Admission is FREE, with FREE parking at the library.  Library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m.  Concerts last approximately one hour, with no intermission.

After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by NAPA VALLEY GRILLE and the Friends of Westwood Library.

Download the June 25, 2017 concert flyer at: http://www.lamusicalsalon.org/LibraryConcertFlyer6-25-2017

Cinema Under the Stars: The LEGO Batman Movie – Friday, June 30 in the surface parking lot located at 1031 Broxton Ave. next to Barney’s Beanery.  With the Westwood Village Fox Theatre in the background, fans can enjoy films completely free on a big screen under the stars.

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

  • Friday, June 30, 2017 ~ The LEGO Batman Movie
  • Friday, July 14, 2017 ~ The Incredibles
  • Friday, August 25, 2017 ~ Moana

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

8.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

HOLLYWOOD BOWL – HARRY POTTER TICKETS

Attention Harry Potter ( and John Williams) aficionados!
Fabulous box  #1020 available Saturday 7/8/17.
Price is face value $544 ( $136 per seat)

The LA Phil will perform every note from John Williams’ sensational score while audiences relive the magic of the film projected in high definition on the big screen.

See link below:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/harry-potter-and-prisoner-of-azkabantm-concert/2017-07-08

Contact:
Valerie Cohen
310 600 0350
valgcohen@mac.com

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SEEKING ROOFER

Need a Roofer…before the rain comes back….Looking for recommendations.

Thanks,
stalbotx@aol.com

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

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

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