Holmby News 7-1-21

HOLMBY NEWS
July 1, 2021

Happy Independence Day & Weekend from HWPOA

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

1.  Updated Indoor Masking Recommendations
2.  Passport Fair – Friday & Saturday
3.  How to Report Illegal Fireworks
4.  Suspicious Person/Tresspasser
5.  Metro Holiday Schedule – July 5th
6.  July 4th Fireworks & Events
7.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Vault Sale
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  UPDATED INDOOR MASKING RECOMMENDATIONS

With more circulation of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Department of Public Health strongly recommend everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places as a precaution. Per the CDC, the Delta variants are now responsible for 1 in 5 new cases across the country.

2.  PASSPORT FAIR – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Some people are having a very difficult time getting their passports in a timely manner as there is a huge demand for passports right now. It’s important for you to realize that your passport must be good for six months after the day you travel or your will not be allowed into most countries, and your airline usually will not allow you on the airplane.

GOOD NEWS.  The Office of Congressman Lieu has asked USPS to reinstate their passport service and we are please to announce they are having a Passport Fair at the Pacific Palisades Post Office on Friday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flyer below.

If you are planning to travel out of the country, check your passport now.  If it needs to be renewed,  please consider attending this event. This Passport Fair in Pacific Palisades is the only one scheduled for the entire Westside at this time.

3.  HOW TO REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

There are several safe and secure methods for reporting fireworks in Los Angeles – these include:

  • The MyLA311 smartphone app. It’s free and available here: www.lacity.org/MyLA311
  • MySafeLA website – https://www.mysafela.org/fireworks/
  • IMPORTANT: Please do not dial 9-1-1 unless you see someone being injured or at risk of immediate injury, or a fire or other emergency. Instead, please use this telephone number: 1-877-275-5273

4.  SUSPICIOUS PERSON/TRESSPASSER

A homeowner on the 10700 block of Lindbrook reported the following incident that was captured on her Ring video camera earlier this week:

I was notified at 12:36 AM by my ring front door camera of a man who walked up our driveway to check our back gate. He then walked inside our gated front courtyard walking up to our front door, looking at ring, cameras and windows.  He checked out our property then left.  He then walked down the block, checking for unlocked doors and gates, which was captured on my neighbors door cameras as well.

Please take precautions to keep your home safe – video cameras, locked doors and windows, turn on your alarm, etc.

5.  METRO HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – JULY 5th

Metro will operate on Sunday/holiday schedule on July 5 in observance of Independence Day. This means buses that do not run on Sunday will not run on July 5.

For those who plan on taking transit to any fireworks shows or other Fourth of July events throughout the weekend, please note that Metro has recently updated service on bus and rail. We encourage you to use Transit app to plan your trip.

Reminder: masks are still required when riding public transit. Please be sure to wear a mask on Metro.

6.  JULY 4th FIREWORKS & EVENTS

July 4th is almost here, so find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.  The links below have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Los Angeles, so you can start planning.

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Twilight Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
Monday, July 12 at 5:30 PM
Does the heat bother you?  Late afternoon bowling is the answer.  Join us at Holmby Park and enjoy Twilight Lawn Bowling on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Free lessons for beginners.

Website: losangeleslawnbowling.com
Video: Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park

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

IN-HOME FITNESS COACHING WITH TOM DAILEY

Tom discovered his passion for impacting people’s lives through health and fitness in 1999, and was a top tier trainer and manager at the Equinox Sports Club Los Angeles. The pandemic changed his career trajectory and he’s now working with clients privately.  His clients range in age from 12 to 80 and they come to him for:

  • Improving posture and joint issues from working at the computer
  • Strength and cardiovascular training Nutrition and sleep coaching
  • Behavior change coaching for long lasting results
  • Athletic conditioning and boxing training

Tom comes highly recommended and already has a number of clients in the neighborhood.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, email Tom@daileywellnesscoaching.com

10.  SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS – VAULT SALE

Sarah Leonard Jewelers in Westwood Village is holding it’s Annual Vault Sale:

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.