HOLMBY NEWS
March 1, 2024
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Security Update
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
4. CA Primary Election – Vote Now
5. Westwood Rec. Center – Classes, Sports & Summer Camp
6. Free Museum Day in So. Cal.
7. Summer Camp Fair
8. Activities & Things to Do
1. SECURITY UPDATE
Our HWPOA board members are keenly aware that our community has become a prime target for burglars. Recent burglaries have occurred on Warner Avenue, Malcolm, Lindbrook, Wyton, and Loring. At our next March 12th board meeting, all board members will be asked to start a WhatsApp group on both sides of their block. Neighbors looking out for neighbors has been very successful in other communities with which we communicate on a regular basis to assess what’s working and what’s not working to deter crime.
We encourage all HWPOA members to set up a WhatsApp on their block. Please ask your neighbors to join HWPOA so we can make security a priority community wide. If you see something, say something. If you see someone taking photos of homes on your street, take a photo of the person and text it to our Senior Lead Officer, James Allen; cell: 213-952-8396. These photos can help the police to identify burglars.
Due to the increased number of burglaries in our community, SSA Security will be adding a second patrol car in Holmby Westwood for the next 120 days.
Look for other security tips in our weekly newsletter. Be safe.
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 240806014
WESTHOLME AV & HILGARD AV | 2/8/2024 @ 11:15 AM
VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 240806192
400 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 2/26/2024 @ 3:00 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. SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS
Join the Board of Directors of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
The HWPOA Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We ask only that you be a financially current member of the Association for the past 2 years and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life we have all come to know and enjoy. The election of the Board of Directors will take place in April.
Serving on our Board of Directors is a way to safeguard one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. You will have an extremely worthwhile experience while giving back to our community. HWPOA is a highly respected association throughout the city and, with your involvement, we hope that will continue indefinitely.
We usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Our meetings have been on Zoom in recent years but we may transition back to in-person meetings, which will be held at Belmont Village (on Wilshire at Warner Ave.).
We encourage all Board members to join one of our committees, which include: Security, Green Team, Westwood Village, Traffic, Holmby Park, Architectural Supervising Committee, 4th of July event, Filming (in the neighborhood), Membership, LAPD liaison and more.
Please contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and let her know that you want to join our Board. Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is March 18. We look forward to hearing from you!!
4. CA PRIMARY ELECTION – VOTE NOW
The California Primary election will take place on Tuesday, March 5. Ballots were mailed to all registered voters. You can mail your ballot, drop it off at a collection box or vote in person at a local Vote Center.
VOTE CENTERS
- Vote Center locations – click here
- Local vote center locations include the Hammer Museum and the UCLA Campus
- Some Vote Centers are available up to 11 days before Election Day and will be through March 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- On Election Day, all Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
BALLOT DROP BOXES
- Drop Box locations – click here
- Local drop box locations include Holmby Park, Westwood Library and the UCLA Campus
For more information, please click below:
5. WESTWOOD REC. CENTER – CLASSES, SPORTS & SUMMER CAMP
Westwood Recreation Center is offering Spring classes for both adults and children, Spring League Sports for children and Summer Camp for kids (ages 5-14).
Spring Classes:
Children’s classes include: Karate, Clay & ceramics, Healthy Cooking, Basketball, Art studio, Soccer and more.
Adult classes include: Fitness/cardio, Ceramics, Racquetball and Karate.
Spring Classes at Westwood Rec.
Spring League Sports
Leagues include Flag Football, Basketball and Volleyball.
Summer Camp:
Camp activities include: Arts & Crafts, Sports, Cooking projects, Special Events, Gymnastics, Group activites, Swimming and Field Trips
6. FREE MUSEUM DAY IN SO. CAL.
On Saturday, March 23, more than 30 museums across Southern California will offer free general admission as part of the “Museums Free-for-all.”
The offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Advanced reservations are encouraged and may be required.
A list of museums participating in the SoCal Museums “Free-for-All” and additional information can be found in the link below:
SoCal Museums Free-for-All 2024
7. SUMMER CAMP FAIR
The L.A. Camp Fair is back and better than ever, ready to help you find the perfect summer program for your kids. With over 60 local, national, and international camps all in one place, you’ll have endless options to choose from. Whether your child’s interested in sports, arts, adventure, or academics – we’ve got a camp for them and you will find it at the L.A. Camp Fair.
L.A. Camp Fair
Sunday, March 3rd
12:00-3:00 PM
at Pauley Pavilion at UCLA
Widely considered one of the top camp fairs in the country, we’ve helped thousands of families find the perfect camp for their kids through our camp fairs and we are looking forward to helping your find yours.
Click here for more information.
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
UnCabaret
Thursday, March 14 at 8 pm
at The Nimoy
UnCabaret is a legendary forum for wildly fun, idiosyncratic, intimate, conversational comedy. Arguably the original “alt comedy” show – and a bona fide Los Angeles comedy institution – UnCabaret has long been an incubator and venue for what reads like a who’s who roster of innovative and subversive performers.
Join us on March 14 for the return of UnCabaret! Joined by musical director Mitch Kaplan with the band and an all female line-up of hilarious storytellers including Kira Soltanovich, Erin Foley, Laura Kightlinger and Jamie Bridgers.
Don’t miss their last performance at The Nimoy this season!
Spring Concert – Copland, Rutter, Williams!
Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 7:30pm
at Westwood Presbyterian Church
Westwood Presbyterian Church’s Music at Westwood presents their Spring Concert, Copland, Rutter, Williams! The concert will feature music by John Rutter, Aaron Copland and legendary film composer John Williams. It will be conducted by Westwood Presbyterian’s Director of Music, Dan Redfeld, and will feature soloists Christina Borgioli, Devon Davidson, Emily Kerrigan, Elias Berezin, Emerson Boatwright, Matthew Lewis and the WPC Chancel Choir accompanied by the WPC Chamber Orchestra.
Admission to the concert is $30 for adults, collected at the door and available on Eventbrite prior to the concert. Guests under 18 are admitted free.
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://hwpoa.square.site/
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.