HOLMBY NEWS
June 24, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. COVID Updates
4. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
5. Outdoor Dining – Al Fresco Program Survey
6. Pre-Independence Day Concert
7. Guide to Fireworks Shows
8. Coming Soon to Westwood Village
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Resident Ads
11. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC
HWPOA’s Annual 4th of July Parade & Party
Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts – Games
and much more!
Decorate your scooters and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route! Celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together.
We will kick off at
9:45 am on July 4th
at Warner Ave. School (on Loring at Holmby)
Party to follow at Holmby Park!
“BYOP” – Bring Your Own Picnic
Some food will be available while supplies last
Be sure to thank our sponsors who are spending their holiday with our neighborhood:
- ACS Security: Hot dog grilling
- UCLA, Our Platinum Sponsor– Music, games, including Cornhole, Giant Jenga, hoops, crafts, etc
- City Target: Water
- Insomnia Cookies
- LA Fire Department leads parade with Fire Truck
- Local Police (West LAPD)
- Any Occasion Balloons
Our local Realtors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities: Jumpers and Obstacle Course, art activity, tattoos
- Jim Bremner
- Larry Young
- Caron Schwartz
- Mark & Lynn Rogo
Please note that parents/grandparents are asked to supervise children to the extent possible, as we will not provide paid or volunteer supervision for the kids activities. This is a free community event, so let’s all enjoy safely and festively together. While we do have attendants, families are responsible for watching their kids activities.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! If you would like to join the planning committee or assist on the day of the event, please contact Caron Schwartz, Committee Chair, at caronjjj@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220810931
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 6/18/2022 @ 4:40 AM
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 220810938
900 BLOCK HILTS AV | 6/17/2022 @ 11:45 AM
BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 220811044
600 BLOCK WARNER AV | 6/21/2022 @ 7:00 PM
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. COVID UPDATES
Vaccines for Ages Six Months and Older
The COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months to 4 years of age is now available in Los Angeles County! Starting June 21, 2022, more than 900 vaccination sites began offering the vaccines to these youngest children including more than 500 mobile sites, 200 pharmacies and seven Public Health Points of Dispensing (PODs). Reach out ahead of time to verify hours and availability as some of the pharmacy sites are only licensed to vaccinate children age 3 and older.
Visit the L.A. County Department of Public Health website at VaccinateLACounty.com to learn about locations, and schedules for clinics offering these and other COVID-19 vaccines.
Have COVID Symptoms but Tested Negative?
If individuals are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and their first at-home test is negative, they should continue isolating and take a second test one to two days later. Most at-home COVID-19 test kits come with two tests for this exact purpose.
For more information and to find COVID testing, visit https://dhs.lacounty.gov/covid-19/testing/.
At-Home COVID Tests – Expiration Date May Have Been Extended
Did you know, that at-home COVID-19 tests have an expiration date that may have been extended? Check your test before using it.
- Look at the expiration date on the box. It is printed as year – month – day. (For example, 2022 11 20 means November 20, 2022).
- If your kit is passed that expiration date, check if it has been extended by going to FDA.gov for the List of Authorized At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests.
- Type in the name of your test and check the Expiration date column to see if your test is still good to use
4. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE
More on Trees and Watering
In case you missed them here are two recent LA Times stories and one YouTube video about the importance of our trees and how to keep them alive in a drought. (HINT: Keep watering them! The City’s current drought restrictions do not include limitations on watering trees.)
- “LA Wants to Plant 90,000 Trees But It Needs Your Help” Los Angeles Times, June 20, 2022
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2022-06-21/l-a-wants-to-plant-90-000-trees-but-it-needs-your-help - “Trees are Critical Infrastructure. Water Them Amid Drought” Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2022 https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2022-05-24/trees-are-critical-city-infrastructure-keep-watering-them
- “Watering Mature Trees” You Tube, US Forest Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_kQZriJ38U
5. OUTDOOR DINING – AL FRESCO PROGRAM SURVEY
Los Angeles City Planning has been directed to amend the Zoning Code to allow for expanded outdoor dining and streamline existing outdoor provisions.
The Planning Department is asking for feedback as they transition to the new outdoor dining experience. Please take a moment to fill out the survey by clicking the link below.
Al Fresco – General Public Survey
6. PRE-INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT
You and your family are invited to join your Holmby-Westwood neighbors and friends for a wonderful pre-Independence Day Concert at the Westwood Library this Sunday, June 26, 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of Westwood Library and Los Angeles Musical Salon are thrilled to announce that the much beloved FREE Concert Series @ Westwood Library is back, after being suspended for the past two years due to COVID restrictions.
The 2022 Season kicks off on Sunday with the extraordinary 17-piece Los Angeles Police Department Band Ensemble in a wonderful pre-Independence Day Concert!
- DATE: Sunday, June 26, 2022
- TIME: 2:30 p.m. (library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m.)
- PLACE: Westwood Branch Public Library, 1246 Glendon Ave.
The LAPD Band Ensemble, under the baton of Maestro Richard Allen, will be accompanied by singers for a fabulous program of American popular music and patriotic favorites.
This will mark the third encore appearance by the extraordinary LAPD Band Ensemble at the Westwood Library. Don’t miss this lively pre-Fourth of July celebration, which promises fun for your whole family!
Admission is FREE, with FREE parking at the library. The concert will last approximately one hour with no intermission. Face masks are required for all audience members.
Special thanks to the following Westwood organizations for sponsoring and underwriting this wonderful free concert series: Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association, Friends of Westwood Library, Westwood Village Rotary Club, Westwood Homeowners Association, Los Angeles Musical Salon, and the Office of Councilmember Paul Koretz.
7. GUIDE TO FIREWORKS SHOWS
From the Westwood-Century CIty Patch:
Happy birthday, America! After a year or two of COVID-related restrictions, cities and towns throughout the West side and South Bay/Long Beach region, including near Westwood and Century City, are back in the star-spangled swing with Fourth of July parades, events and fireworks extravaganzas.
July 4, 2022 falls on a Monday. Do note not all Independence Day events are on that date, with several spread throughout the holiday weekend or earlier. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.
Scroll through our annual event guide to find what’s going on near you. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch!
8. COMING SOON TO WESTWOOD VILLAGE
Thanks to the WVIA for this list of businesses that will be opening soon in Westwood Village:
- Dunkin Donuts – 1001 Gayley Ave.
- Kung Fu Tea x TKK Fried Chicken – 1136 Westwood Blvd.
- Tulsi Indian Eatery – 10916 Lindbrook Dr.
- Wildbird – 10917 Lindbrook Dr.
9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Hammer Museum – Summer Exhibitions Celebration
Saturday, June 25, 8–11 p.m.
This Saturday, celebrate the openings of summer exhibitions at the Hammer with late-night gallery hours, cash bars, free admission, and music in the courtyard by DJ Iesha.
Exhibitions on view with galleries open until 11 p.m.:
- Andrea Bowers
- Drawing Down the Moon
- Hammer Projects: Kiyan Williams
- A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper – Part II
All Hammer members enjoy priority entry through a dedicated members line and a free drink. Become a member today!
Outdoor Movies at The Skirball
Friday, July 1 and Friday, July 15
at Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.)
Enjoy movie magic under the stars with a lineup of fan-favorite films that highlight themes of Skirball exhibitions past and present!
Before each screening, check out the exhibitions “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli, Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes, and Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America. Then, enjoy cocktails, wine, beer, and light fare available for purchase.
Movie Schedule:
- Ratatouille (July 1)
- When Harry Met Sally… (July 15).
10. RESIDENT ADS
DEAR EVAN HANSEN TICKETS – AHMANSON THEATRE
Two tickets to Dear Evan Hansen available:
- Date: Tuesday, July 19 at the Ahmanson Theatre
- Orchestra, Row H, center,
- $175 each, face value
Email swy333@gmail.com
SEEKING WEEKEND CAREGIVER
Seeking weekend female caregiver for senior woman living on the Wilshire Corridor. Shift would be from 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning to 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. Strong references required.
Please contact Marci (310) 948-1917 or Denise (310) 721-2500.
SEEKING GARDENER
Seeking Gardener: Talented, Reliable Gardener Sought–Not Mow & Blow! Would appreciate any leads for reliable gardeners who can maintain front and backyard plants, trees, and shrubs on a weekly basis. Irrigation knowledge would be helpful but is not required.
Please email recommendations to DrRobinKay@gmail.com or text 310.270.7069 if you know someone who fits the bill. Thank you! Robin L. Kay
ANATOMIE SPORTSWEAR SAMPLE SALE
Anatomie women’s sportswear 50% OFF SAMPLE SALE! Great opportunity to purchase stylish casual clothes (pants, tees, dresses, blouses, jackets, shorts, skirts) that are lightweight, SPF50, wrinkle free, machine washable. All sizes, from XS to XL, but a really big selection of size medium!
By appointment only at my home in Little Holmby: Denise (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com
HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
11. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS
Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailiers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
Westwood Village Rewards Program:
You can now earn rewards for shopping and dining in Westwood Village! Exclusive offers, promotions and other incentives are now available in many restaurants, shops and businesses in Westwood Village. It’s easy to use and you can access all of these rewards from your mobile device!
Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!
12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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.