Holmby News 8-14-20

HOLMBY NEWS
August 14, 2020

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

1.  Heatwave – Statewide Flex Alert
2.  Hand Sanitizer – Products to Avoid
3.  Stan’s Donuts Location to Become Primo’s Donuts
4.  Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event
5.  Westwood Village Showcase – House of Meatballs
6.  Friendship Line – Resource for Older Adults
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LAX Travelers’ Survey
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy

9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HEATWAVE – STATEWIDE FLEX ALERT

A heat wave is expected to hit Los Angeles starting Friday and through the weekend.

In response, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert asking all power customers to reduce energy use from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, August 14.

INFO: http://ow.ly/zsxW50AZ1UP

2.  HAND SANITIZER – PRODUCTS TO AVOID

The FDA is advising the public not to use over 100 different hand sanitizers made by more than 20 companies.

Please check your hand sanitizer to ensure it is not made by a manufacturer on this list:

FDA Hand Sanitizer Updates

3.  STAN’S DONUTS LOCATION TO  BECOME PRIMO’S DONUTS

Fans were sad to learn in April that Westwood donut shop owner Stan Berman was retiring after 55 years, but now one of LA’s most historic donut shops, Primo’s Donuts on Sawtelle, is set to open this fall in the Westwood space vacated by Stan’s Donuts.

To read the complete article from Eater LA, please click here:

https://la.eater.com/2020/8/11/21363621/stans-donuts-westwood-new-owner-primos-donuts-opening-new

4.  FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT

Do you have furniture, oversized toys, appliances, and other items to get rid of?  It’s time to purge!

FREE bulky item drop off events are back! LASAN will be collecting bulky item waste at five locations around the City, this Saturday, August 15th.

If your bulky items are reusable, please attempt to find a second life for them before disposal. Otherwise, bring your bulky items to one of our participating yards on Saturday, August 15th from 8:00am – 4:30pm.

We will only be accepting bulky items… no building debris, concrete, dirt, asphalt or hazardous waste will be accepted.  Nearby location:

West Los Angeles Yard
2027 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90025

Flyer – Free Bulky Item Drop-Off 2020

Questions?  Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Or visit lacitysan.org/bulky

5.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE SHOWCASE – HOUSE OF MEATBALLS

The House of Meatballs is excited to partner with HWPOA and is appreciative of your support of businesses in Westwood Village.

House of Meatballs is offering a great dine-in special for all HWPOA members – 20% off all regular priced food and drinks.  Just say “I Love Westwood!” Works for dine-in only and valid through Sept 30, 2020. 

Come visit us in our brand new alfresco dining patio and wine garden!

About us:  We are a fun little restaurant serving up great food and wines that’s approachable to all.  We take pride in our pastas, meatballs and breads, and they are made fresh, in-house every day.

COVID: In the current COVID environment we have instituted very high COVID safety operating standards, which includes frequent cleaning and sanitization of all dining surfaces, properly distanced tables and wait staff with face masks, face guards and gloves.

6.  FRIENDSHIP LINE – RESOURCE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Following social distancing recommendations such as not getting together with friends or family that don’t live with us can leave many people feeling isolated.  This is especially true with older adults who may be living alone and have to be especially careful with their health.  The resulting lack of social interaction can lead to anxiety or even depression.  Fortunately there are a couple of resources for folks in this situation.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has a warmline for older adults who need someone to talk to.  They can call 1 (800) 854-7771  and select Option #2.  Older adults who need crisis intervention should call the same number but select Option #1.  This is the older adult hotline.

The State of California Institute on Aging also has a Friendship Line for Older Adults.  The number is 1-888-670-1360, and it’s open 24/7!

7.  LAX TRAVELERS’ SURVEY

LAX is conducting a survey about traveling safely during this challenging time, and your opinions and ideas can help them develop new and innovative ways to keep guests safe.

Please take this brief survey to provide feedback on how they can enhance your guest experience when traveling through LAX. The survey is open through Wednesday August 19th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LAXtravelSafely

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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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 SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR

We need a swimming instructor, who will come to our pool to teach our 4+ year old granddaughter who will visit for one week.  She loves the water and has a strong desire to swim. She’s had prior instruction in a class but is not a swimmer yet.

Please send any personal recommendations to swy333@gmail.com.  Thanks for your help.

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://hwpoa.square.site/

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.