HOLMBY NEWS
September 24, 2021
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Preferential Parking Assistance
2. Trash Bin Scavengers
3. Metro Work on Wilshire Blvd.
4. Warner Ave. School – Prospective Parents Day
5. Westwood Park Celebration of New Soccer Field
6. Historical Online Tour of Westwood Village
7. Bluestone Lane Coffee Shop – Now Open
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. PREFERENTIAL PARKING ASSISTANCE
Our sincere thanks to Councilmember Paul Koretz and to Deputy Jasmine Shamolian who were a great help in securing “enhanced enforcement” on streets surrounding UCLA. Preferential Parking is restricted to residents on designated streets and handicapped persons. At the beginning of each school year, many students disregard the street signs and are unaware of the required permit. We will have stronger enforcement now that school has resumed.
2. TRASH BIN SCAVENGERS
HWPOA has received complaints about individuals rummaging through our sanitation bins the night before and morning of garbage collection. Such scavengers are reported in every neighborhood.
According to LAPD, once the bins are put on the public streets, residents lose their right to privacy. Scavengers can potentially be cited for littering if they leave trash on the ground or cited for theft from the City of Los Angeles if they take recycled items. However, patrol cars are often not immediately available and this is a low priority situation for them.
Obviously, it would be difficult to wait until the morning of pick-up just when the truck is coming down the street to put out your bins. Residents can call the WLAPD non-emergency number, 1-877-275-5273 or email 39318@lapd.online to report the scavengers. You may also wish to contact your security company.
Please email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com so that our office can determine how many residents have experienced this problem. Thank you.
3. METRO WORK ON WILSHIRE BLVD.
Summary
Piling will continue on the north side of Wilshire Blvd. between Westwood Blvd and Gayley Ave. The “piles” support the underground walls for the future Westwood/UCLA Station. The street will be restriped, and concrete “k-rail” barriers will be placed on Wilshire Blvd. to protect the public outside of the work zones.
Location – Wilshire Blvd. between Westwood Blvd. and Gayley Ave.
When – September 24 to October 30
Traffic Control – Wilshire Blvd. will have reduced lanes between Westwood Blvd. and Gayley Ave. During nighttime drilling activities, the sidewalk north of Wilshire Blvd between Gayley Ave and Westwood Blvd will be closed to the public. The sidewalk will be open during regular daytime hours.
24/7 Hotline: 213-922-6934
4. WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – PROSPECTIVE PARENTS DAY
Warner Ave. Elementary School is hosting an event for prospective parents. This is an opportunity for new families to see and learn about their local public elementary school.
Warner Ave. Elementary School
Prospective Parents Day
Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:45 am to 9:30 am
For more info, and to RSVP, email ppdwarner@gmail.com.
5. WESTWOOD PARK CELEBRATION OF NEW SOCCER FIELD
Join the community to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony of Tommy’s Field, a soccer venue at Westwood Park. If your children play soccer, they will enjoy this new field.
Westwood Park
Sunday, September 26 at 4:00 pm
1350 Sepulveda Blvd.
Parking on-site. PLEASE WEAR A MASK
6. HISTORICAL ONLINE TOUR OF WESTWOOD VILLAGE
From UCLA Magazine:
As Bruins begin to populate Westwood Village again, now is the perfect time to revisit its history. In this dynamic digital essay, we revisit Westwood Village’s past and trace how it evolved through dozens of historic photos.
UCLA Magazine – Destination Westwood
7. BLUESTONE LANE COFFEE SHOP – NOW OPEN
Bluestone Lane is now open in Westwood Village. This new coffee shop offers a brunch and lunch menu featuring avocado toasts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and premium espresso coffee.
Bluestone Lane
950 Westwood Blvd.
Website – click here
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Ramos Art Exhibition
Saturday, September 25 and Saturday, October 2
6:00-10:00 PM
Westwood’s Village Square – 1137 Westwood Blvd.
We would like to invite you to an Art Exhibition at Westwood’s Village Square. We are happy to welcome back the acclaimed painter Ramos. After his ridiculously successful showing just prior to the pandemic, he is holding two additional evenings at the Ramos Galley.
The exhibit will feature new paintings and artwork. All pieces are Ramos originals. We are honored to welcome him back and are looking forward to sharing his inspiration with you. Please join us and bring a friend.
Free parking is available at 10919 Lindbrook Drive, 1 Block north of Wilshire and 1/2 block west of Westwood Blvd.
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Artists’ Film International 2021
Now through Sept. 30, 2021
Online program from the Hammer Museum
Artists’ Film International is a collaborative project featuring film, video, and animation from around the world. Established by the Whitechapel Gallery in 2008, AFI includes 21 global partner organizations. Each organization selects an exciting recent work by an artist from their region which is shared amongst the network. The program is adapted to every venue and is shown over the course of a year. Each year, Artists’ Film International’s program responds to a theme; this year’s theme is care.
Projects can be viewed online during September 2021. Click here
for more information.
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
AUDIO VIDEO (AV) INSTALLATION
Can anyone recommend a good AV (audio/video) installation company? Please contact me (Marcia Roffman) at 310-779-6091 or mdroffman@gmail.com.
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IS YOUR BENGAL CAT LOST?
A homeowner reported that she spotted a Bengal cat in her driveway several times recently. She wasn’t sure if it was an outdoor cat or if it was “missing” from its home. If you are looking for this cat, it was spotted near Warner Ave. School.
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EXCELLENT CARE GIVER AVAILABLE
Recommendation for Jhoy Victorino, Excellent Care Giver, who is just recently available for a Monday thru Friday position.
Jhoy Victorino is an Excellent Care Giver with 20 years experience in the Los Angeles Area. She worked for my dear Mother for almost 9 years giving her TLC Plus before my Mother passed at 98 ½ years young!! Jhoy was responsible for making the last years of my Mother’s life very comfortable and pleasant. Jhoy has had training in the care for Disabled Adults and is extremely capable, experienced and a lovely person to have in one’s home. She is a very neat & well organized person who provided complete care for my Mother including administering her medications, daily routines of food preparation, bathing, foot massage, dressing, assistance in getting out of bed and communication with all of Mother’s doctors and with our family.
Jhoy is a very good listener and anticipates what needs to be done. She became a treasured member of our family whom we would highly recommend for a position with your family loved one who might need her expert care at this time.
Please contact Jhoy Victorino directly @ 310 895-3162 for an interview.
If you need further information on her Good Reference, please contact me @ EZBNGRN@VERIZON.NET and I will be happy to give you any further information that you need.
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SPORTSWEAR & HANDBAG TRUNK SHOW
Anatomie sportswear line and shortyLOVE handbags! Private trunk show in Little Holmby September 27-October 7, by appointment only! 15% off first orders on all Anatomie clothing: a great line that is perfect for everyday wear, travel, etc. Sizes XS-XL. The new fall collection also includes cashmere pieces and great California weight sweaters and jackets. shortyLOVE is designed by a former Marc Jacobs handbag designer: there are six styles of handbags, from totes to crossbody to hip huggers; they are made of nylon and weigh next to nothing! Great for hiking, walking, travel and running errands!
Call, text or email Denise Barta to make your appointment (clients must be fully vaccinated): dzbarta@aol.com, 310-721-2500
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.