HOLMBY NEWS
April 16, 2021
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Fire at Westwood Park
2. Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Update
3. Home Burglary Prevention Tips
4. Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club
5. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
6. Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. FIRE AT WESTWOOD PARK
There was a fire in one of the homeless encampments next to the children’s soccer field at Westwood Park on Tuesday. It was started by an unattended candle in the tent that was destroyed.
This is very concerning and should not be happening in our park nor in any park! It is dangerous for everyone involved as the fire occurred in broad daylight with many people in the park.
Councilmember Koretz has been asked to get more teams (social services) in the park to work with the homeless, to identify options and move them into more appropriate housing. West LAPD has increased its patrol of the park and requested a meeting with the park director and Rec & Park Rangers.
2. JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE UPDATE
Out of an abundance of caution, Los Angeles County is following the recommendation of the FDA and the CDC to pause the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after reports that six women between the ages of 18 and 48 developed unusual types of blood clots 6 to 13 days after receiving the vaccine. This pause will last until the FDA and CDC complete their review, which is expected to take several days. Vaccine providers in LA County will contact patients about rescheduling or providing a new appointment for Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
3. HOME BURGLARY PREVENTION TIPS
The tip list below is provided by the LAPD and includes helpful reminders of ways to prevent home burglaries.
4. HOLMBY PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB
The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club invites Holmby Hills and Westwood residents to share in its 94th year at Holmby Park. The Club is reopening and welcomes our neighbors to enjoy the friendship and social engagement of this friendly sport at our beautiful greens.
Swing by and watch a game enjoyed by Shakespeare and Walt Disney. A bit of American trivia: Boston had bowling greens in 1615 and George Washington’s father constructed a bowling green at Mt. Vernon in 1732, the year George was born. Our former neighbor, Ronald Reagan bowled at the Club. It is easy exercise outdoors.
Matches last from one and a half to two hours, and we bowl Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. In the late spring and summer, the club offers Wednesday twilight bowling. Members play when it is convenient for them. The Club follows Covid-safe rules. Players wear masks and socially distance.
New members are always welcome and the Club furnishes equipment. If it looks like something you might enjoy, try your hand. Free Lessons are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10;30 am and Saturdays at 10 am. To sign up for lessons email either Don at djrjuly271934@gmail.com or Vicki at vic4zooinn@aol.com. Or visit the Club at the Park on the days we bowl.
To learn more about the game and the Club please visit the HPLBC website at www.losangeleslawnbowling.com
5. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE
The Holmby Westwood Green Team is answering questions related to our parkway trees in the HWPOA newsletter. Please send your questions to Marnie Bodek at mossbodek@msn.com or Allyson Bunting at Allyson.bunting@gmail.com
What should I know about Tree Topping and Tree Pruning?
Tree Topping, also known as “heading,”” tipping “or “rounding over” refers to cutting whole tops of trees or indiscriminately cutting large branches or trunks from a tree. This action leaves stubs or lateral branches and is considered the most harmful tree pruning practice.
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) emphasizes that trees should never be topped. Topping results in an unsightly tree that appears disfigured and mutilated and causes damaging stress to the tree. Every cut is a wound to the tree and requires tree energy and resources to seal over. Topped trees cannot adequately seal over the cut wounds, so disease pathogens and pests can enter the tree and shorten its’ life. Topped trees rot from the inside out.
The growth sprouts that result from the stubs (cut ends) are called water sprouts. They are weakly attached to the tree and grow faster than true branches. Because they are weak, they are more likely to fall and cause damage (which becomes the homeowner’s responsibility.)
Topping can also lead to sunburn. When leaves are removed from the tree crown, the remaining branches and trunk are suddenly exposed to high levels of light and heat. This results in sunburn to trees beneath the bark and can lead to bark splitting and death of some branches
Always make sure you have a good reason to prune a tree. Generally, trees are pruned as corrective or preventative measures. Proper tree pruning removes the Dead, Diseased, Damaged and Deranged from the tree (the 4 D’s.)
Trees do not require annual pruning. Only prune your tree when it really needs it. Contrary to what most people believe, thinned and overly pruned trees have a harder time dealing with wind when they have been thinned out.
The City of LA prunes street trees every 14 years. Residents may prune street trees at their own expense by obtaining a no-fee tree prune permit from the City at 800-996-2489. Permits are issued within 5 working days.
Only qualified arborists or tree specialists who understand tree biology and who know how to properly prune should be hired to do the work. Be sure to do your research! (Feel free to contact Marnie Bodek for recommendations at mossbodek@msn.com)
For more information on Pruning Mature Trees see the ISA Trees Are Good website: www.treesaregood.org
6. WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET
The Westwood Village Farmers’ Market is a certified farmer’s market open all year from noon to 5pm every Thursday, rain or shine. We invite you to come to take advantage of everything that the market has to offer!
The market features organic fruits, seasonal vegetables, nuts, and flowers, Dim Sum, tamales, Salvadoran pupusas, specialty honey, Greek olives, fresh juice, freshly baked bread, french pastries, gourmet olive oil, nut butter, guacamole, and a new composting hub!
Westwood Village Farmers’ Market Time and Location:
Thursdays: 12pm – 5pm
1036 Broxton Ave.
Two hours free parking in the Broxton Structure (before 5 pm)
Please continue to maintain your community’s safety and health by continuing to follow safety guidelines:
- Wear a face mask
- Maintain physical distance
- Clean hands often
7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
The Zip Code Plays:
90024: Westwood – All Information Herein is Classified
A Community Listening Session and Virtual Salon
Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 7:00–8:30pm (Online)
Join us for a free Salon event for The Zip Code Plays! We’ll be hosting a live panel discussion (over Zoom) with guest artists from 90024: Westwood – “ALL INFORMATION HEREIN IS CLASSIFIED”, co-presented by Antaeus Theatre Company & The Westwood Village Improvement Association.
We’ll begin the event by listening to the play, followed by a discussion with Playwright Deb Hiett, Director Carolyn Ratteray, Artistic Director Kitty Swink, and Executive Director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association, Andrew Thomas. Together, we’ll delve into the creative process behind the play, as we learn more about the local landscape and community in Westwood Village.
About the Play:
Fresh from participating in her first street protests, 80-year old Eleanor Pender McAdams seems an unlikely subject for an FBI investigation — but who really has the upper hand? This “official file” of recordings and interviews reveals the complexities of standing up for something bigger than yourself in the modern world. Listen to the play online and check out the tour of Westwood on our interactive Tours website!
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The Hammer Museum presents:
Ed Hirsch & James Davis: Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading
Sunday, April 18, 2 p.m. PDT (Online)
Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings from prize winner James Davis alongside poet Ed Hirsch, judge of this year’s contest.
The Hammer’s long-standing poetry series celebrates Poetry Month with the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading. The Hecht Prize is sponsored by Waywiser Press, whose founder and editor-in-chief Philip Hoy, along with senior American editor Joseph Harrison, speak briefly about the history of the prestigious award. This year’s judge is the distinguished poet Ed Hirsch, who presents the 2021 winner, James Davis. Both poets read from their work.
Click here to learn more and RSVP
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Los Angeles Times
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
April 17-23 – Virtual Event
The nation’s largest in-person literary event–which historically takes place in the month of April on the lovely campus of the University of Southern California– continues this year as an online community gathering, beginning on Saturday, April 17, and extending over the course of the next week. Join us for one-on-one conversations, exciting panels, virtual readings by your favorite authors, and more!
Festival of Books – Click here
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 TEMPORARY FREEZER
Our freezer needs to be defrosted while a repair is made.
Does anyone know where I might be able to store a limited amount of frozen foods for a few of days while the service is completed?
Thanks.
Reply to Brian:
bclc1021@gmail.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. Please confirm prior to attending.