HOLMBY NEWS
October 23, 2020
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Voting Information
2. Seeking Homes for Trick-or-Treating
3. Garbage Bin Replacement
4. Westwood Village Restaurants
5. October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog” Month
6. Local Halloween Activities
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. VOTING INFORMATION
Learn your safe voting options by making your voting plan today.
Make Your Plan to Vote
Here’s some information on available voting options:
VOTE BY MAIL:
Return by mail: This is the safest and most convenient way to exercise your right to vote this fall. Fill out your ballot at home and return it by mail as soon as possible. Click here to learn more about voting by mail
Ballot Drop Box: These contactless drop boxes help you stay distanced and safe! There are more than 400 secure ballot drop boxes throughout LA County to drop your voted ballot off. Click here to learn more and find your local ballot drop box
Official Ballot Drop Boxes will look like the box pictured below. Local ballot drop box locations include:
- Westwood Library – 1246 Glendon Ave.
- Holmby Park – 601 Club View Dr.
- UCLA – Parking/Info. Kiosk at 555 Westwood Plaza
Drop off at any Vote Center: All Vote Centers also act as Vote-by-Mail Drop Box locations. See information below regarding Vote Center locations. Click here to learn more about early voting at Voter Centers
TRACK YOUR BALLOT
Receive personalized text messages, emails and/or automated voice messages on your Vote by Mail ballot by subscribing to Where’s My Ballot. This is a free service available to all registered voters that gives you updated information on where your ballot is and when you can expect to receive it.
Subscribe to Where’s My Ballot
VOTE IN PERSON:
Voters can safely vote in-person at ANY Vote Center in the County. Select Vote Centers will be available beginning Saturday, October 24. All Vote Centers will be available beginning Friday, October 30. Click here to learn more about Vote Centers
Vote Centers will be open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM during the early voting period. On Election Day Vote Centers will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. All Vote Centers will follow public health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19.
Local Vote Centers include:
- Hammer Museum – beginning Oct. 24
- Emerson Middle School – beginning Oct. 30
- UCLA Ackerman Union – beginning Oct. 30
- Tom Bradley International Hall – beginning Oct. 30
- St. Paul the Apostle Church – beginning Oct. 30
2. SEEKING HOMES FOR TRICK-OR-TREATING
Seeking Homes for Contactless Trick-or-Treating
In these unprecedented times, HWPOA would like to assist in providing local children with a somewhat normal Halloween, while taking appropriate precautions. HWPOA is compiling a list of addresses that would like to participate in safe trick-or-treating.
Families that agree to participate must provide a contactless manner to pass out treats to the children. This can include methods such as leaving a bin outside, using a grabber (or tongs) to give out treats, a “chute” to send the candy down, etc.
If you would like to be a part of this and provide treats to our neighborhood children, please email hwpoa@aol.com with your address. Suggested trick-or-treating time is Saturday, October 31 from 4pm–6pm.
A link to a list of participating homes will be posted in the Holmby News prior to Halloween. We must all agree as a community to keep this program small and within our neighborhood and its residents. In addition, when approaching homes, please limit the size of your group, maintain appropriate distance on sidewalks and driveways and follow other social distancing guidelines (wear a mask, etc.).
If you have any questions please contact hwpoa@aol.com. Thanks and Happy Halloween!
3. GARBAGE BIN REPLACEMENT
If your blue, black or green garbage containers are broken or missing, please call the LA Sanitation 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Please have your bin number handy if possible. It’s located on the bin.
You can also create a service request using the MyLA311 app, available free in Google Play and the App Store. Download the MyLA311 app for Android or iPhone or submit requests using the MyLA311 website.
4. WESTWOOD VILLAGE RESTAURANTS
Restaurants and cafes in Westwood Village now offer safe outdoor dining through the LA Al Fresco program. Grab a cup of coffee or a lovely meal outside at any number of Village eateries. You can also support local Westwood Village restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery:
Westwood Village Restaurant Directory
Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com
5. OCTOBER IS “ADOPT A SHELTER DOG” MONTH
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and a good time to bring home an animal companion from LA Animal Services.
If you would like to adopt a pet, please follow these steps:
- Visit laanimalservices.com/adopt and identify an animal you would like to adopt.
- Call 888-452-7381 with the Animal ID number or A# (example: A1234567).
- LA Animal Services will share all the information available on that animal.
- If you’re interested in moving forward with the adoption, LA Animal Services will take your information and schedule a pick-up appointment.
- During the appointment, the staff will introduce you to your selected animal.
- Please be advised that due to City order in response to COVID-19, no more than 10 people are permitted in our facilities at a time, which includes staff.
- To comply with social distancing requirements, we will be scheduling appointments daily at our four LA Animal Services Centers from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Due to the pandemic, our LA Animal Services Centers are open by appointment only. Please visit laanimalservices.com or call 888-452-7381 for more information.
6. LOCAL HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
CONTACTLESS TRICK-OR-TREATING
Prior to Halloween, HWPOA will post a link to a list of participating homes in the neighborhood whose owners have agreed to provide a contactless manner to pass out treats to the children. More details to come. Email hwpoa@aol.com if you wish to add your home to the list.
SPOOKY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN
LA County and the Department of Public Health (DPH) want to help you take part in Halloween while reducing your risk of developing COVID-19, and has prepared guidance to help make this year’s Halloween celebrations as safe as can be. Here are some fun ideas to keep spooky and safe this Halloween season:
- Online pumpkin carving or costume contest
- A car parade
- Watch your favorite movie at a drive-in
- Decorate your haunted house
Ready to celebrate? Check out the Dept. of Public Health Halloween Guidance for more suggestions!
ROCKET FIZZ SPECIALS
Get your Halloween candy favorites and MORE at Rocket Fizz Westwood Village! Rocket Fizz (on Broxton Ave.) has some Halloween specials and safe, in-store trick or treating, by appointment only.
All Items available for Pickup or delivery via Postmates (except for gift cards):
- Halloween Mystery Box
- Halloween Grab ‘N Go Bags
- Halloween Balloon Bouquet
- Halloween “Totally Gross” Soda 8-Pack
- Trick or Treat Gift Cards
Now until Oct. 31st, 2020, you can purchase a $25 gift card for only $20 ($5 off) to be used on October 31st, 2020 ONLY! This is a safe way to have your kids and their small group of friends “trick or treats” this year. Maximum 6 guests per visit, please make a reservation ahead of time. Gift cards can be purchased IN STORE or over the PHONE (310) 208-4509.
LITTLE HOLMBY HALLOWEEN TREAT MOBILE
Scott Goshorn Luxury Estates is excited to offer a safe way to provide candy treats to the kiddos in Little Holmby this Halloween!
On Halloween, Oct. 31st from 3-5pm, the team will be driving through the streets of Little Holmby, passing out treats and goodies from a safe distance. Brought to you by the Hollywood Candy Girls, we’ll have 300 treat bags on hand, all packaged, wrapped and handed out using contactless means!
7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
CLASSIC ROCK DRIVEWAY SHOW
It’s Rocktober so come join 3 Car Garage for another driveway gig of Classic Rock on Sunday, Rocktober 25th from 3-6:00 PM at 868 Malcolm Ave.
Rock On!!
EXPLORING YOUR UNIVERSE AT UCLA
Join us for the 12th year of this free, family-friendly afternoon of science exploration!
Exploring Your Universe 2020
A Virtual Experience for All
Sunday, November 1, 2020
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Featuring 2020 Nobel Prize winner Andrea Ghez as keynote speaker
- 50 virtual booths will be filled with exciting DIY experiments and guided demos for all ages.
- Follow along for a real hands-on science experience in your own home while interacting with UCLA scientists!
- “Ask a scientist” Q & A sessions will give you the chance to talk with experts in many scientific fields.
- Live talks will cover climate science, creating new materials, where our water comes from, and much more.
Future scientists and curious minds of all ages are invited to attend from anywhere in the world! Admission is free. Visit www.exploringyouruniverse.org for more details.
8. 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*
NEXT MEETING – NOVEMBER 10 (Online Video Conference)
- 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.