HOLMBY NEWS
December 4, 2020
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. COVID Update – Safer at Home Order
2. Holiday Package Safety
3. Safety Concern – Keep Dogs on Leash
4. LA County Food Drive
5. LAPD Holiday Toy Drive
6. Metro Bus System – Service Changes
7. Support Small Businesses in Westwood Village
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. COVID UPDATE – SAFER AT HOME ORDER
Effective Monday, November 30 through December 20, Safer at Home Orders have been put into effect that aim to reduce the risk of transmission in several ways:
- Requesting that individuals remain in their homes and with their immediate households as much as possible and reduce mingling with others not in your household.
- Requiring that everyone wear a face covering whenever they are engaging in activities outside their homes where they are or can be in contact with others not in their household; this includes at gyms, at parks, at beaches. Unless swimming, please keep your face covering on over your nose and mouth.
- And reducing capacity at sites where non-household members mingle to avoid crowding.
PLAYGROUND CLOSURES
Effective December 1st, L.A. County Parks is making updates to some amenities, including the closure of outdoor playgrounds. For more detailed information on what amenities are still open and guidelines for visiting amenities, please see below:
2. HOLIDAY PACKAGE SAFETY
During the holiday season there are more packages being delivered and more thieves who want to take advantage of the ripe pickings sitting near your front door. Here are some suggestions to avoid being the victim of “Porch Pirates”:
It is never safe to leave packages by your front door. Please have packages delivered with “signature required” or have them delivered to another location (such as a business office) where it can be handed to a person directly. We also suggest following these simple tips…
DO
- Check your email alerts to know when packages have arrived and have someone bring them into the house as soon as possible.
- If no one is around to receive packages, have them delivered to a safer location, like a workplace or a Smart Locker.
- Check delivery dates to make sure packages don’t arrive when you’re away. If this can’t be avoided, have a friend or neighbor hold them for you.
DON’T
- Leave packages out all day or overnight.
- Leave outgoing mail in your mailbox, especially any bills with checks.
- Thieves are getting more creative and some will arrive at your door with a food delivery bag, leaving with your belongings when they see no one is home. Be on the lookout for suspicious activity.
3. SAFETY CONCERN – KEEP DOGS ON LEASH
Earlier this week, a homeowner reported that while walking her dog on Dalehurst, she saw a young man or teenager walking a Rottweiler off-leash. The young man (who was not wearing a mask) was on his phone texting and was not paying attention to his dog. Fearing for her dog’s safety, the homeowner hid behind a car so the Rottweiler would not see them.
For the safety of your neighbors, children and other dogs, please keep your dog on a leash at all times when you are outside of your home. Even if you believe that your dog is harmless, it is important to follow the law and keep your dog on a leash. Thank you for your cooperation.
4. LA COUNTY FOOD DRIVE
No one should go hungry, especially during the holiday season.
L.A. County has launched the #HereForTheHolidays food drive. Teaming with our nonprofit partner the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, we’ve set an ambitious goal of supporting 100,000 vulnerable families through New Year’s Day.
We’re making it easy for people who want to help feed their neighbors in need. With a single click, you can donate goods, time or money to assist households experiencing food insecurity. With COVID rates climbing again, those numbers will swell in coming months.
- Give food – Donate canned goods
- Give time – Volunteer at a local pantry
- Give money – Support relief efforts
Give Food, Give Thanks – DONATE HERE
5. LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Beginning this week, the West LA Police Station will begin accepting toys for their Holiday Toy Drive.
Donors are invited to drop off a new and unwrapped toy by scheduling a drop off time at the station (1645 Corinth Ave.) on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 3 pm to 7 pm using the email 37430@lapd.online.
6. METRO BUS SYSTEM – SERVICE CHANGES
Metro makes service changes every June and December. Service changes for the Metro Bus system go into effect on Sunday, December 13. As we get closer to Dec. 13, use this online tool to check your bus line for any changes.
As part of this round of service changes, we’re also adding trips to our busier lines to help with social distancing.
There are no changes to Metro Rail during these service changes.
To see new timetables, please follow this link.
7. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE
During this time of adjustments in social events, work schedules, and travel, we encourage you to remember our many small businesses in Westwood Village and to continue supporting them even if you cannot visit them physically. Remember, when you shop and dine local, even remotely, you invest locally.
Small businesses in Westwood Village are still open for in-store shopping, curbside pickups, takeout, and delivery.
Westwood Village Business Directory
Let’s all do our part to help our wonderful local Westwood Village businesses during this time of uncertainty. There are several ways you can continue to support Westwood Village during this time, here are some ideas:
- Purchase gift cards to use at a later date
- E-shop locally — many little businesses in Westwood Village have some merchandise available online
- Reschedule non-essential appointments for a later date instead of canceling
- Order delivery or curbside takeout and be generous when tipping
- Help spread the word by going online to leave a good review
For a full list of Westwood Village businesses that offer delivery & takeout, visit: www.thewestwoodvillage.com/directory
WESTWOOD VILLAGE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers – Golden Opportunity Storewide event now through December 31, 2020. Save up to 30% off!
Copymat – Offering a wide variety of personalized holiday greeting cards, custom printed envelopes and design support.
Flax Pen to Paper – Offering a curated selection of art papers, greeting cards, journals, organizers, portfolios, stationery, writing instruments, leather goods, desk accessories and even has a section for babies/toddlers/kids with plushies, puzzles, and other activity items.
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
ACTIVITIES AT HOME FOR SCHOOL AGE KIDS – The L.A. County Library has so many great activities to keep you and your child learning creatively from the safety and comfort of your home! Check out the Activity Ideas (from arts & crafts to scavenger hunts), DIY Library Programs, and Books & Learning lists (which pair great books with other online resources).
WORKOUT (VIRTUALLY) WITH THE LA CHARGERS – LA County Parks and the Los Angeles Chargers have teamed up to offer student-athletes options for fitness, sports drills, and fun during the holiday season.
The celebration begins on Tuesday, December 8 with interactive pre-recorded videos followed by a livestream event with the Los Angeles Chargers on the 3rd Day, Thursday December 10!
Students will be able to learn from the Los Angeles Chargers NFL players and coaches and LA County Parks recreation leaders on stretching, warm-up, football exercises, drills, develop their sports skills, and how to continue to train at home or at their local park. Youth between 4-18 years old may participate. All levels welcomed.
To sign up, click here:
LA Chargers Sports Drills Camp
9. 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.
10. RESIDENT ADS
HELP WANTED – GROCERY SHOPPING
Looking for someone to to go grocery shopping at Ralphs and Trader Joe’s.
If interested, please contact Marilyn at 310-569-5253
11. 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. Please confirm prior to attending.