HOLMBY NEWS
November 18, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Holiday Package Safety
2. Los Angeles Election Results
3. LADWP News – Thanks for Saving Water
4. California Stimulus Checks
5. Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner
6. Holiday Toy & Book Drive
7. Frontier Fios in Westwood
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HOLIDAY PACKAGE SAFETY
What comes after Black Friday and Cyber Monday? “Package Theft Wednesday”, the biggest day of the year for package thieves. With the holiday season there are more packages and thieves who want to take advantage of the ripe pickings.
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.
- Bring packages 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.
2. LOS ANGELES ELECTION RESULTS
The results of the recent election have finally been tallied. We would like to congratulate our newly elected representatives – we look forward to working with you!
- Karen Bass – L.A. Mayor
- Katy Young Yaroslavsky – City Councilmember, 5th District
- Lindsey Horvath – County Supervisor, District 3
- Kenneth Mejia – City Controller
- Hydee Feldstein Soto – City Attorney
3. LADWP NEWS – THANKS FOR SAVING WATER
Thanks for Saving Water, L.A.!
Thanks, LA, and congratulations for achieving record-setting levels of water conservation over the summer this year. For the past several months, Angelenos collectively saved nearly 6 billion gallons of water compared to last year!
So, as we head further into Fall, let’s keep it up and consider these water-saving tips:
- Plan ahead by defrosting frozen foods in the refrigerator instead of running hot water
- Rinse fruits and vegetables in a bowl of water instead of running the water
- Run your dishwasher with a full load
And remember, LADWP also offers water conservation rebates and programs to help you cut back on water use. The programs include:
Free showerheads and faucet aerators
- $5 per square foot rebate for turf replacement
- $500 for high-efficiency clothes washers
- $250 for high-efficiency toilets
Let’s keep it going!
4. CALIFORNIA STIMULUS CHECKS
California Stimulus Checks – Here’s What You Need to Know:
Californians have started receiving their “Middle Class Tax Refund” (MCTR) by direct deposit.
California’s Franchise Tax Board released more information on when recipients can expect to receive their payments. Visit their “Middle Class Tax Refund” Portal for more information. You’ll find additional information on when and how to expect payments, eligibility requirements and more.
“Middle Class Tax Refund” Portal
5. WESTSIDE THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER
For over four decades, we’ve put on a huge free Thanksgiving Day community celebration! We provide a wonderful sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, a huge clothing area, medical, optical, and dental services, live music, companionship, and so much more–all free!
You’re Invited!
- The Celebration is open to everyone. No reservations are necessary.
- We bring together an inter-faith collection of groups and individuals in a wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving.
- We welcome everyone to join us as our guests: students, singles, low-income families, seniors, those who are homeless, and anyone else.
How to Help:
- Volunteer
- Donate Money
- Donate Goods
For more Information please click on this link:
https://www.westsidethanksgiving.org/
6. HOLIDAY TOY & BOOK DRIVE
The Jewish Federation’s 17th Annual
Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive
Nov. 1 – Dec. 9, 2022
This holiday season, you can send a gift — and a smile — to a child in need with a donation of a new toy or book (or both!).
The process is entirely virtual this holiday season, so it’s easier than ever. See below for all of the organizations we’re partnering with and their Amazon Wish Lists — and donate straight from there!
Jewish Federation – Toy & Book Drive 2022
7. FRONTIER FIOS IN WESTWOOD
From a homeowner:
Frontier has solicited its new Fios internet in our area for the last month or two. I’m curious if anybody has switched and their assessments.
A faster internet speed is desirable, but you want to be assured that there are no issues with Frontier.
If you have any comments about Frontier Fios, please send them to harold.bronson@verizon.net. Thank you.
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
MoMA CONTENDERS – FILM SERIES
10 Screenings beginning Nov. 30 through Dec. 15
at the Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Tickets now on sale! In advance of movie award season, the Hammer Musuem at UCLA will screen 10 of the year’s most important and critically acclaimed films as it hosts the Los Angeles presentation of MoMA Contenders.
The series begins Nov. 30 with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” which will be introduced by writer and director Rian Johnson. Other highlights include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Dec. 6), “The Whale” (Dec. 7) and “Sr.” (Dec. 12). The series closes Dec. 15 with “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” which will be introduced by the director.
Filmmakers and cast members will participate in post-screening conversations at several of the events. All screenings begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum. The program is organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
For the complete list of movies and ticket information, read the full announcement from the Hammer Museum at UCLA.
ANGEL CITY CHORALE – HOLIDAY CONCERT
Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4
at UCLA Royce Hall
ANGEL CITY CHORALE returns to historic Royce Hall on the UCLA campus for our The More The Merrier holiday concert: Angel City Chorale (ACC) is America’s Got Talent’s Golden Buzzer-winning vocal sensation and Los Angeles’ premier community choir.
- Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 PM – Concert
- Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 PM – Matinee Concert & Livestream
We’ll be singing the beloved Ukrainian Carol of the Bells, the English carol Wassail, a Native Peoples-inspired arrangement of The Huron Carol, gospel renditions of Go Tell It on the Mountain and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, as well as a rousing Mi Y’malel and the hilarious Chanukah in Santa Monica.
9. RESIDENT ADS
DRIVER SEEKING WORK
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Ranji 818-231-5648
TRUNK SHOW IN LITTLE HOLMBY
SPEND MORE/SAVE MORE sale on Anatomie women’s sportswear trunk show in Little Holmby TODAY THRU 11/21. Great casual separates in lightweight, machine washable fabrics as well a luxurious collection of cashmere pieces (perfect for these chillier months). Great jackets and vests, too! Sizes XS – XL. Also featured: shortyLOVE handbags, totes, backpacks, weekenders and cosmetic bags….they make perfect gifts!
Call Denise for address and hours: 310-721-2500
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.
10. 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 retailers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
- Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system
11. 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.