HOLMBY NEWS
August 4, 2023
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Canceled
2. LADWP Update – Outdoor Watering Days
3. UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
4. UCLA Nimoy Theater – Open House
5. Clear the Shelters – August is Pet Adoption Month
6. What’s New in Westwood Village
7. Geffen Playhouse – Huge Backstage Tag Sale
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – CANCELED
This month’s HWPOA Board meeting has been canceled due to lack of a quorum (many board members are traveling). Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 12.
Updated information will be posted at the beginning of September.
2. LADWP UPDATE – OUTDOOR WATERING DAYS
As a result of all your water conservation efforts during the statewide water emergency mandate over the past year and a record snowpack created by the unprecedented amount of precipitation earlier this year, the City of Los Angeles has returned to three-days-a-week outdoor watering under the City’s Phase 2 Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance.
As of July 27, 2023, all LADWP customers can go back to watering three days a week on designated days:
- Customers with street addresses ending in odd numbers may water on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays;
- Customers with even-numbered street addresses may water on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Watering is allowed before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m., when the evaporation rate is appreciably lower than during the middle of the day.
- Don’t forget to adjust your irrigation controller to add the additional day to your watering schedule, if needed.
Watering Days – Click here for more information
Hand watering is allowed regardless of watering day, before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m., if the hose is equipped with a self-closing water shut-off device.
The following water conservation practices continue to be in place under Phase 2:
- Limiting outdoor watering with sprinklers to eight minutes per station on permitted watering days
- Watering with sprinklers using water-conserving nozzles are permitted for up to 15 minutes, twice a day, on the permitted watering day
- No water should flow off of your property
- No water should leak from any pipe or fixture
- No watering within 48 hours after a measurable rain event
- No hosing down of driveway or sidewalk
- No washing of vehicles using a hose without a self-closing nozzle
Save Water & Money
LADWP Rebates & Programs
3. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER
Dear Garden Friends,
August arrives with record-breaking heat waves. My heart goes out to the individuals and communities who are suffering from this crisis, both here in LA and worldwide. It is a reminder that we must change our policies and practices to mitigate the urgent threat of climate change.
On a local level, I can report that our crucial water efficiency project is underway. The team finished hauling concrete from the old stream structure. They are now preparing the site for the new stream and irrigation system. We encourage you to explore other areas of the Garden as we wait for Spring 2024 to see our beautified stream.
I want to take this opportunity to thank our Outreach and Education staff for the success of our July public programming. Stay alert for more free community events as well as member-exclusive opportunities. In the meanwhile, please join us for a free guided tour on August 12 at 10 a.m.
We’ll see you in the Garden soon!
To read the August Newsletter of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, please click below:
UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
August 2023 Newsletter
4. UCLA NIMOY THEATER – OPEN HOUSE
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) will celebrate the opening of the new UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy) on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. with a free Community Open House celebration. This momentous occasion will welcome residents, artists, and the greater Los Angeles community to revel in a day filled with festivities, including an inaugural performance by L.A.’s own Las Cafeteras, known for their vibrant shows that fuse traditional Mexican music with modern influences. Guests will also have the opportunity to indulge in food offerings from local eateries and explore the new venue.
The Opening Night of CAP UCLA’s inaugural season at The Nimoy kicks off with Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy on Saturday night, September 23, 2023. Tickets for this performance and CAP UCLA’s 2023-24 season are on sale now.
- Open House – RSVP here for free tickets
- Article – Introducing the UCLA Nimoy Theater
- Season Calendar & Tickets
5. CLEAR THE SHELTERS – AUGUST IS PET ADOPTION MONTH
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) is thrilled to announce its participation in NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s annual month-long Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption and donation campaign for the ninth consecutive year. From August 1st to August 31st, 2023, DACC’s seven animal care centers will offer reduced adoption fees of $20 for all dogs and cats. These fees will cover adoption, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips, providing an excellent opportunity for families to bring home a new furry friend. Please note that the promotion does not include pet licenses and spay/neuter deposits.
For those interested in adopting a pet or learning more about available animals and the locations of all DACC animal care centers, detailed information is accessible online at animalcare.lacounty.gov.
To learn more about Clear the Shelters, including animal shelters and rescues participating in the campaign, and to find details on local events, please visit ClearTheShelters.com
6. WHAT’S NEW IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE
From the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA):
Over the last 12 months, 12 new businesses opened and several more will soon open in Westwood Village!
- Dunkin Donuts (1001 Gayley Ave.)
- Everytable (10912 Gayley Ave.)
- Egg Tuck (1049 Gayley Ave.)
- Ixlb Westwood (1151 Westwood Blvd.)
- Kung Fu Chicken & TKK Fried Chicken (1136 Westwood Blvd.)
- Lucy in the Sky (1053 Westwood Blvd.)
- Pokitomik (1135 Westwood Blvd.)
- Rebud (1131 Glendon Ave.)
- Splatterz Studio (1036 Broxton Ave.)
- The Mark Los Angeles (10930 Weyburn Blvd.)
- Tulsi Indian Eatery (10916 Lindbrook Dr.)
- Wildbird (10917 Lindbrook Dr.)
Coming very soon:
- Mighty Pilates (10935 Weyburn Ave.)
- Raising Cane’s (10946 Weyburn Ave.)
- Sender One (10887 Lindbrook Dr.)
- STK (1100 Glendon Ave.)
- TK Nail Salon (1138 Westwood Blvd.)
- WeRoll Nori (10912 Le Conte Ave.)
Please help us welcome these new businesses to Westwood Village!
7. GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE – HUGE BACKSTAGE TAG SALE
Own a piece of Geffen Playhouse history and be one degree of separation from the stars—while helping us make space for more theater!
Huge Backstage Tag Sale
Saturday, August 12, 2023
8 am – 3 pm
Location:
Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Avenue
Our biggest sale of the year! Come explore 10 years of stuff ranging from high-end bespoke furniture to unique, one-of-a-kind items—all from plays produced at the Geffen Playhouse. Both an antique collectors and bargain hunters delight, this sale will be huge.
- Own the chaise lounge Idina Menzel lamented her character’s life choices on every night for 8 shows a week.
- Buy some throw pillows the boys lounged on the set of The Inheritance.
- Purchase the dinner set Bette Midler used in I’ll Eat You Last.
Props • Furniture • Play Memorabilia • Posters
Home Decor • Glassware • Vintage Items
Upright Piano (that plays!) • Rugs • Antique Bar Carts
Books • Chandeliers • and much more!
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Hammer Museum JazzPOP 2023
Thursdays in August
at the Hammer Museum
This summer JazzPOP celebrates its 16th season, inviting luminaries of West Coast jazz and creative improvised music to the Hammer courtyard for three concerts in August. The series’ 2023 edition features stellar ensembles led by three California bandleader-composers who explore a range of influences in their music: from bebop to indie rock and abstract grooves to non-Western musical sonorities.
Thursday, August 10:
Steph Richards’ Phantom Power
Thursday, August 17:
Eric Revis Trio
Free live concerts in the Hammer courtyard. Organized by San Francisco Bay Area bassist Lisa Mezzacappa.
Don’t Tell Los Angeles Comedy
Saturday, August 26 at 8:30 PM
at a secret location in Westwood Village
You’ve found Comedy’s Worst Kept Secret.
Step into the world of laughter and mystery with the highly-anticipated Secret Comedy Show, coming to Westwood Village, Los Angeles! Located in an indoor location that will be disclosed exclusively to you at 8:00 AM on Aug 26, 2023. Brace yourself for an extraordinary evening as we masterfully transform this secret setting into a captivating stage for live stand-up comedy.
What makes this event even more thrilling? The comedians themselves remain shrouded in secrecy until they take the spotlight. Comedians are carefully curated, showcasing the finest local talents and renowned national touring comedians. With every performance, you might discover your next favorite comic or be pleasantly surprised by a familiar face – an absolute roller coaster of anticipation!
Don’t miss out on this unique experience that blends humor, suspense, and surprise. Gather your friends and secure your tickets for the Secret Comedy Show. Join in on the fun on Aug 26, 2023, for an unforgettable night filled with laughter, joy, and the thrill of the unknown!
9. RESIDENT ADS
FOR SALE: ELECTRIC GO-KARTS
Selling 2 go-karts — $200 a piece or $350 for both, including chargers and 1 helmet. The Razor Ground Force Drifter is an electric go-kart that can run up to 12 mph!
Priced at $479 brand new, these lightly used go-karts were won on the TV game show “The Price is Right” but we have only used them a few times.
If interested, please contact hwpoa@aol.com. Thanks!
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
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.