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Holmby News 6-2-23

June 3, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
June 2, 2023

Congratulations to all the HWPOA families
who have graduates in the Class of 2023!

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. U.S. Open – Parking & Transportation Info.
4. Coffee with a Cop: Building Community Together
5. New eBoutique in Westwood Village
6. Congressional Youth Advisory Council
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC

Save the date! Summer is almost here and we are getting ready for:

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic!
Tuesday, July 4th
9:30 am Meet at Warner Ave. School
10:00 am Parade start
Celebrations to follow at Holmby Park!

The day will begin at 9:30 am at Warner Ave. School, with a parade that leads to Holmby Park, where the festivities continue.

Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
and much more!

Decorate your scooters, bikes, strollers 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. More details to follow in the coming weeks – stay tuned!

Questions/ feedback/ ideas?
Please email Caron Schwartz, Parade Chair:
caronschwartz.realtor.broker@gmail.com

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230810186
800 BLOCK THAYER AV | 5/27/2023 @ 8:38 PM
Unknown suspect smashed rear glass door, entered and ransacked interior. Unknown if property taken. Prints taken.

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. U.S. OPEN – PARKING & TRANSPORTATION INFO.

As you may know, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will be hosting the U.S. Open Golf Championship in a few weeks (June 12-18) at The Los Angeles Country Club. This event will bring thousands of visitors to our area the same weekend as UCLA graduation.

The USGA, in conjunction with the cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, has unveiled a comprehensive parking and transportation plan for the week of the championship. Please click the link below for the complete notice.

U.S. Open Parking & Transportation Info.

Road Detours and Traffic
24-hour road detours will take place in the immediate vicinity of The Los Angles Country Club beginning Sunday, June 11 at 5 a.m. and lasting through Monday, June 19. From Monday, June 12 through Sunday, June 18, local residents and through traffic are encouraged to adjust travel around peak U.S. Open arrival and departure times (7-11 a.m. and 4-8 p.m.) in the vicinity of The Los Angeles Country Club. Shuttle and vehicular traffic is expected to be heavy along the primary routes in and around The Los Angeles Country Club during these times.

Street Access for Residents:
In addition to the notice above, the USGA has informed us that due to the U.S. Open traffic plan, the only access point for residents along Birchwood, Devon, and Strathmore will be from Beverly Glen Blvd or Devon Avenue. Unfortunately, they will not be able to access their homes via Comstock Avenue from June 11 -18. Residents that live on Comstock Avenue between Wilshire Blvd. and Beverly Glen will be given hangtags by the USGA to access their residence with no issue. This will be the same procedure for residents along Club View Drive between Comstock Avenue and Beverly Glen Blvd.

Should a resident feel the need to contact someone, we have the 2023 U.S. Open email address that is monitored throughout the day by a team of individuals.

Email USGA:
2023usopen@usga.org

For more information on the 2023 U.S. Open and for regular transportation updates, visit usopen.com.

4. COFFEE WITH A COP: BUILDING COMMUNITY TOGETHER

From the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA):

Join us for “Coffee with a Cop” at the Ministry of Coffee, where we’ll partner with the LAPD, UCPD, and the Westwood Ambassadors for an engaging and enjoyable gathering.

Together, we can work towards building meaningful connections, addressing concerns, and enhancing the safety and well-being of our community. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet and engage with the dedicated professionals who serve and protect our neighborhood.

Coffee with a Cop
Thursday, June 8, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
at
Ministry of Coffee
1010 Glendon Ave
in Westwood Village

5. NEW E-BOUTIQUE IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

NOW OPEN
Lucy in the Sky eBoutique
A New Retail Experience in Westwood Village!

Experience luxury shopping at the newly opened Lucy in the Sky eBoutique in Westwood Village. Try on stunning designs, receive personalized consultations, and enjoy exclusive perks in the Lucy lounge.

Browse thousands of styles online and have them delivered to the boutique within 24 hours. Join us for in-person pickups and explore our curated selection on display.

Open daily from 11am to 6pm. No purchases are necessary – this space was created to connect with valued customers. Come and experience the transformation at Lucy in the Sky eBoutique.

Lucy in the Sky
1051 Westwood Blvd
in Westwood Village
Website – click here

6. CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

From Congressman Ted Lieu:

JOIN THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: Applications for our 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Council are now open, and I encourage all high school students interested in policy, government, or public service to apply!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to meet with their peers and discuss solutions to the most pressing issues facing the next generation. Our district is home to so many bright young people, and I look forward to welcoming a new group of them to the Youth Advisory Council soon.

Applications are due July 7th. To learn more information and submit an application, please click here:

Youth Advisory Council

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Deconflating L.A.’s Homeless and Mental Health Crises
Tuesday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Hammer Museum

Hammer Forum – Two separate and critical crises—mental health and homelessness—often reveal their urgency most when they intersect. How does L.A.’s housing shortage exacerbate challenges for those with severe mental illness? How does a lack of access to mental health treatment lead to increased homeless populations?

Anna Scott, journalist and creator of the KCRW podcasts Samaritans and City of Tents, speaks with Jon Sherin, former director of the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, Pete White, executive director of the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN), and Dora Leong Gallo, president of A Community of Friends, about the obstacles faced by these communities and the policies that could help.

Learn More

Free Concert: Second Saturdays at Westwood Library
Saturday, June 10 at 3:00 PM
at Westwood Library

Second Saturday Concerts take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. Starting at a NEW TIME, 3 p.m., concerts will last approximately 90 minutes. This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to live classical music and musicians in the casual, safe, familiar setting of our local library.

We’ve got a stellar line-up to finish the 2023 Season of our exciting new Second Saturdays series!

June 10: XAVIER PRADO – Chilean tenor Xavier Prado presents a fascinating program titled Les poèts (The Poets), featuring works related to important poetic figures in art song, as well as famous arias from operas where the tenor is either a fictional or a real poet. Mr. Prado will be accompanied by pianist Catherine Miller. Co-sponsored by THE OPERA BUFFS.

Imagining Indigenous Cinema: New Voices, New Visions
June 2-18
at several locations, including the Billy Wilder Theater

Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the UCLA American Indian Studies Center, Imagining Indigenous Cinema features over 40 films playing over the course of three weekends in June, where screenings will be accompanied by filmmaker discussions and panels.

Screenings will take place at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum and at the Eagle Theatre, as well as livestreamed on June 10, 17 and 18.

Learn More

8. RESIDENT ADS

MALE CAREGIVER SEEKING WORK
My husband recently passed away and his caregiver, Tito, is seeking a new job. Tito is a bright, lovely person and a wonderful companion. He assisted my husband for the last 5 years (Mon. through Fri., 8:00am to 8:00pm). I would highly recommend him as a caregiver.

Please contact me for further information at walleyrj@gmail.com. Thank you.

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our amazing housekeeper is now available on Tuesdays, a family went from 2 days to 1. She is by far the best housekeeper we have ever had, great cleaner, does laundry, reliable, speaks English, loves dogs, quick response on her cell phone and text!

Please contact her directly:
Mercedes Ruiz
323.877.8937

Steve & Carrie Chmara

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.

9. 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

To see offers, click here

10. 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.

Holmby News 5-26-23

May 26, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 26, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Wilshire Blvd. Overnight Closures – This Weekend
3. New Book by Zev Yaroslavsky
4. Premieres in Westwood – Street Closures
5. Los Angeles COVID Memorial
6. UCLA First Thursdays – Community Survey
7. Summer Camp Guide
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230809841
700 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 5/19/2023 @ 7:10 PM

2. WILSHIRE BLVD. OVERNIGHT CLOSURES – THIS WEEKEND

Next month, the USGA is hosting the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. In order to accommodate the large crowds, they are building a temporary pedestrian bridge over Wilshire Blvd. near the Country Club entrance. The bridge will connect the north and south golf courses of the country club.

Bridge construction will take place this weekend in the overnight hours:

NIGHT BUILD
Saturday, May 27 – from 11:00 pm to Sunday, May 28 @ 7:00 am
Sunday, May 28 – from 10:00 pm to Monday, May 29 @ 8:00 am

FULL CLOSURE ON WILSHIRE BLVD

WEST BOUND – Hard closure at Whittier Drive/Merv Griffin Way
EAST BOUND – Hard closure at LA Country Club Entrance

3. NEW BOOK BY ZEV YAROSLAVSKY

A memoir from Holmby Westwood’s former City Councilman and County Supervisor, Zev Yaroslavsky who served our community for almost 40 years, is now available on Amazon. As Mayor Bass stated, it is “a compelling history of our city’s last half century…”. Westwood residents will learn some things about the history of their neighborhood that they may not have known.

Dear Friends:

When I left office 8 ½ years ago, the one thing I promised was that I would write my memoir. I’ve been writing and re-writing it for the last seven years, and I’m excited to let you know that it’s done. Moreover, I’m as satisfied as I can be that it’s worthy of release. The book, Zev’s Los Angeles: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power, charts the journey of a young social activist who battled to free Soviet Jews before going into politics and landing in the eye of the storm that was city and county government throughout my career.

This is not just a memoir, but as Mayor Karen Bass put it, “a compelling history of our city’s last half century, as conveyed through the life of one of our most impactful leaders.” The book will be released on Tuesday and can be pre-ordered now. If you are so inclined, please click on the link below and order it. You have known me for many years, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy it and learn things about me you didn’t know. Thank you!

Zev Yaroslavsky

Buy on Amazon:
Zev’s Los Angeles: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power

4. PREMIERES IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

There are several events and red carpet premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” – Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Sony will be holding the premiere of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 30, at the Regency Village Theater.

“Shooting Stars” – Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Peacock will be holding the premiere of “Shooting Stars” at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 31, at the Regency Village Theater.

“Never Have I Ever” – Thursday, June 1, 2023
Netflix will be holding the “Never Have I Ever” premiere at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, at the Regency Village Theater.

5. LOS ANGELES COVID MEMORIAL

Join See Change Institute on Zoom on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:30pm to provide input and ideas regarding how the City of Los Angeles might memorialize the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of L.A. is considering creating a COVID-19 memorial to honor lives lost and remember the experiences of Angelenos during the pandemic. Before taking action, the city wants to hear from you! See Change Institute will be hosting a guided community discussion where you can share your personal experiences, opinions, and ideas.

Your input has impact! The pandemic affected us all, both individually and as a community. Join us to help determine the best way to reflect and move forward, together. Click here to RSVP: www.bit.ly/CPRLA-CD5.

6. UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS – COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA) is surveying to evaluate the effectiveness of the UCLA First Thursdays event series.

Launched in March 2022, this series was created to connect the UCLA campus and its neighbors while supporting the revitalization of Westwood Village. The events were held on the first Thursday of the month, starting with a UCLA pop-up booth during the Farmers’ Market from 12-4 pm and then a themed block party from 7-10 pm, all located along Broxton.

We are excited to hear your thoughts.

Click the button below to start or continue the survey. Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey.

BEGIN SURVEY

7. SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

The Brentwood News has put together a Summer Camp Guide, with information from a variety of local day camps for kids.

Brentwood News
Summer Camp Guide 2023

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

USA Track & Field (USATF) Los Angeles Grand Prix
Friday and Saturday, May 26-27
at UCLA’s Drake Stadium

The USATF Distance Classic will take place at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on Friday, May 26 at 2 pm. The USATF Grand Prix will take place at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on Saturday, May 27 at 12 pm. The Legends Jam will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 6 pm at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on campus.

This is a first-of-its-kind, star-studded event that celebrates and elevates the sport of track and field while honoring Olympic legends. Amplified sound will be monitored. CLICK HERE for more information.

Jazz Reggae Festival 2023
Monday, May 29 from 11 am to 7 pm
at the UCLA Sunset Recreation Center

In honor of the festival’s 36th anniversary, JazzReggae Fest is celebrating three decades of good vibes, jammin’ music, and cultural enrichment with a one-day festival under the Los Angeles sun. From the festival’s humble beginnings in 1986, it has continued to grow and develop while forging connections between UCLA and the broader Los Angeles community. Jazz Reggae Fest is growing from its roots, presenting headliners from the genres of jazz and reggae as well as the styles of music that they inspire. Our professional acts will be accompanied by a curated selection of talented student bands.

In addition to the early festival elements of jazz, reggae, and a grassy venue, we aim to preserve sustainable initiatives, live art, and food and craft vendor features that have enriched the festival in recent years. By showcasing these underrepresented genres, JRF strives to create a cohesive and welcoming space for students and the greater LA community. In doing so, the festival opens our campus and connects various communities as they share their love for powerful, conscious, moving music. Each year, we aim to create a dynamic and welcoming space of self-expression, healing, and cultural exchange.

36th Annual JazzReggae Fest

9. RESIDENT ADS

Please contact her directly:
Mercedes Ruiz
323.877.8937

Steve & Carrie Chmara

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 5-19-23

May 19, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 19, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Tree Trimming Caution – Bird Nests
3. Prevent Credit & Debit Card Skimming
4. Westwood Event – Street Closures
5. Hammer Museum – Weekend Info.
6. UCLA Memorial Day Ceremony
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 230809438
700 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 5/9/2023 @ 5:00 PM

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 230809732
10600 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 5/16/2023 @ 10:00 PM

2. TREE TRIMMING CAUTION – BIRD NESTS

It’s Bird Nesting Season! Please take precautions when considering trimming trees, hedges and other locations where birds might nest.

In Southern California, bird nesting season usually occurs in spring and can extend through the month of August. Since birds did not evolve in a situation where nests are relocated, they are unable to recognize a nest as theirs if it is moved.

Unless a tree is presenting a safety issue, the best practice is to hold off on pruning and schedule tree maintenance. As birds do not just nest in trees, the same schedule should be applied to trimming large bushes and shrubs.

Guide to Bird-Friendly Tree and Shrub Trimming & Removal

3. PREVENT CREDIT & DEBIT CARD SKIMMING

Thanks to our neighbors in WHPOA for the following information:

In 2022 over $19 million of card benefits were stolen in Los Angeles County due to card skimming. A skimmer is a device that thieves place on ATMs or payment machines to steal information. Gas station machines are particularly vulnerable to theft.

The LA County Consumer & Business Affairs website has valuable information about how to identify a skimmer on a payment machine, protect your cards and what to do if your card is skimmed. It is found online at https://dcba.lacounty.gov/newsroom/understanding-card-skimmers-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

4. WESTWOOD EVENT – STREET CLOSURES

Le Conte Avenue in the Village will be closed starting this Friday, May 19, at 8:00 pm, through Sunday, May 21, at 2:00 pm, to accommodate the Geffen’s big fundraiser, Backstage at the Geffen.

Backstage at the Geffen takes place this Saturday, May 20, beginning at 6 pm. This annual celebration is a vital fundraiser for the theater’s education, community engagement, and artistic initiatives.

For more info and to reserve tickets, go to https://www.classy.org/event/backstage-at-the-geffen/e485368

5. HAMMER MUSEUM – WEEKEND INFO.

Special Hours, May 20–21
Please note, the Hammer Museum will be closed all day Sunday, May 21 for a special event. Lulu will be closed the entire weekend of May 20-21.

K.A.M.P. Family Fundraiser
Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Join us for our annual family fundraiser K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project), an event that provides unforgettable experiences for kids and their families with renowned Los Angeles artists. Families can participate in inventive hands-on workshops, listen to celebrity guests read from their favorite children’s books, and dance to music from DJ Reprise and Rookie5 in the Hammer Museum courtyard. Lunch provided by Annie Campbell. Limited tickets still available!

Buy Tickets

6. UCLA MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

The UCLA community will come together to commemorate Memorial Day with a ceremony on Thursday, May 25. Join us in remembering those we have lost so that their sacrifices might never be forgotten. Chancellor Gene Block will deliver remarks.

UCLA Memorial Day Ceremony
Thursday, May 25, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Plaza, UCLA Campus

Registration & Information

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Pick Pico Street Fair
Sunday, May 21st 11am-3pm
10701 W. Pico (corner of Pico and Overland Ave)

Pick Pico is BACK!!! This free community street fair was put on pause since the pandemic and we are so happy to be back! Pick Pico is all about supporting local businesses, artists, nonprofits and schools.

110 Local vendors
17 Local Restaurants!
Kid Zone with FREE Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Art Activities and a Butterfly Experience for the kids.
Safety Zone with Cert Education and Community Watch Information
Live Music
Mounted LAPD /LAFD Station 92
Meet Your Elected Officials! Katy Yaroslavsky/ Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager Dove/ St Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas and County Sup. Lindsay Horvath
Ask City Departments Questions!!..Planning, LADBS and La Sanitation will hand out FREE composting pails

Sponsored by Westside Neighborhood Council, Friends of West LA and generous donations from local companies.

EARTH FOCUS – Environmental Film Festival
May 22-25
at the Landmark Westwood Theatre (and online)

The 2023 Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival encourages dialog and better understanding of environmental issues, and motivates audiences to create and engage in positive change in their communities. The festival is a hybrid event on May 22-25, offering virtual screenings on the Eventive platform and in-person screenings at the Landmark Westwood Theatre in Los Angeles. The Festival is open to everyone.

Festival attendees enjoy premieres of award-winning documentaries, and engage with filmmakers, environmental experts and each other in post-screening conversations.

Complimentary tickets are now available. See schedule for films and special guests.

Earth Focus Film Festival

8. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 5-12-23

May 18, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 12, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting & Election Results
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Passport Fair – New Passports Only
4. LADWP News – Power Outages & Power Pole Repairs
5. Free Piano Concert at Westwood Library
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting and thank you to our guest speakers from LADWP and the Hammer Museum. The election of the HWPOA Board of Directors was conducted and we are happy to report that all candidates were unanimously elected to the board. Congratulations to all!

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 230809141
400 BLOCK LORING AV | 5/4/2023 @ 7:00 PM

3. PASSPORT FAIR – NEW PASSPORTS ONLY

USPS is holding a Passport Fair at Barrington Post Office on Sunday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to Noon.

The first 150 will be serviced. THIS IS ONLY FOR NEW PASSPORTS.

Constituents can get expedited service of 7 to 9 weeks or regular service of up to 16 weeks for delivery.

4. LADWP NEWS – POWER OUTAGES & POWER POLE REPAIRS

LADWP Presentation – Power Outages
At the recent HWPOA Annual Meeting, guest speakers from LADWP gave a Power Point presentation and discussed power outage issues in Holmby Westwood. They explained that power outages are caused by severe rain, failing underground cables and fallen street trees. Solutions to mitigate power interruptions include replacement of older cables, prioritized based on failure and age, as well as system growth work to expand capacity of circuits.

To report a power outage, customers should call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.

Power Outages in Holmby Westwood

New Website Launched to Track Priority Pole Repairs
LADWP recently launched an interactive map to track the ongoing repair work to power poles, cross-arms, and other overhead electrical equipment identified through its inspection program.

The map can be accessed at ladwp.com/PriorityRepairs and is updated daily to show the locations of poles remaining to be repaired. It can be accessed from the ladwp.com homepage as well.

Crews are currently working as quickly as possible and are committed to the completion of its “Priority 1” repairs by May 16, 2023.

5. FREE PIANO CONCERT AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Join us THIS SATURDAY, May 13, at 3:30 p.m. for the next concert in our free, informal, monthly concert series at Westwood Library called “SECOND SATURDAYS.” The duo of LEVY & LIM features violinist Phillip Levy and pianist Tae Yeon Lim with a program of popular, lighter classics for violin and piano, including works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Kreisler.

The new Second Saturdays series is in addition to our signature Sunday concerts at the library. Unlike the Sunday concerts, which take over the entire library while it’s closed, the Second Saturday concerts are much more informal — they take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. Starting at 3:30 p.m., concerts last approximately an hour and a half. Free parking in the library garage.

This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to live classical music and musicians in the casual, safe, familiar setting of our local library.

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project)
Sunday, May 21 from 10am – 2pm
at the Hammer Museum

Family Fundraiser at the Hammer Museum
Bring your kids or grandkids to the Hammer Museum on Sunday, May 21, from 10 am to 2 pm for the museum’s annual family fundraiser, K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project)! It’s an unforgettable experience for kids and their families as painters, sculptors, architects and other creative types lead hands-on artmaking workshops. Plus, celebrity guests including Gal Gadot, James Cordon, and more.

Tickets are $150 per person. Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support Hammer Kids, which offers free programming to thousands of children and families throughout the year.

Details and tickets:
https://hammer.ucla.edu/kamp

UCLA Spring Sing
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
at the Los Angeles Tennis Center

Since its debut in 1945, Spring Sing has showcased UCLA’s most talented students performing song, dance, and sketch comedy. The show attracts celebrities, scouts, and Bruins of all ages with performances by up-and-coming stars. Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association, Spring Sing is an exciting, one-of-a-kind experience!

Buy Tickets Now!

7. RESIDENT ADS

EXCELLENT GARDENER AVAILABLE
Our excellent gardener has time to take on one more client in Holmby Westwood. For more information, contact Susan Reuben at greuben@pacbell.net.

CAREGIVER SEEKING WORK
Rosela is seeking a caregiver position. She has devoted many years of faithful and dedicated service to my next door neighbours here in Westwood. But they have moved to Assisted Living. Rosela is available now.

Please contact (call or text) her directly at 909-788-9679. (Note, this is a corrected phone number — previously posted with a number typo).

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

8. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 5-5-23

May 5, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 5, 2023

REMINDER:
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 9 at 7:15 PM
Belmont Village Westwood

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Next Tuesday
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Mosquitos – What to Do & Who to Call
4. Events & Premieres in Westwood – Street Closures
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – NEXT TUESDAY

You are invited to join your fellow neighbors for:

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
7:15 PM
IN-PERSON at Belmont Village Westwood

For the first time in several years, the Annual HWPOA membership meeting will be held in-person. The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village.

We will have several guest speakers and presentations, including:

LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen
LADWP Presentation – “What causes power outages and what is being done to prevent them in Holmby Westwood?”
Scott Tennent, Chief Communications Officer, Hammer Museum

We will also be electing our 2023-24 HWPOA Board of Directors. Click below to see the slate of nominees:

2023-24 HWPOA Board Slate

Mark your calendars!

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230808983
200 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 5/1/2023 @ 8:19 PM

3. MOSQUITOS – WHAT TO DO & WHO TO CALL

Thanks to Susan Reuben, HWPOA Vice President, for the following article:

Even if you’re not personally susceptible to mosquito bites, please do your part to help protect your family, guests, and neighbors in Holmby Westwood

LA Vector Control is sounding the alarm – they expect we’ll have a bumper crop of mosquitos as temperatures heat up due to our recent heavy rains, and they warn that breeding rates have already increased.

For information on what to do and who to call regarding mosquitos, please click the article link below:

Mosquitos – What to Do & Who to Call

4. EVENTS & PREMIERES IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

“The Mother” – Wednesday, May 10, 2023
NETFLIX will be holding the premiere of “THE MOTHER” at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10, at the Regency Village Theater.

Backstage at the Geffen Playhouse – Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Backstage at the Geffen raises significant funds to support the Geffen’s ongoing commitment to bringing the power and inspiration of the arts to youth and adults in communities throughout Los Angeles. This annual celebration is a vital fundraiser for the theater’s education, community engagement, and artistic initiatives. Street closure on Le Conte starting on Friday, May 19 at 8:00 pm through Sunday, May 21, 2:00 pm.

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Kaari Upson: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection
Now through June 18, 2023
at the Hammer Museum

Now open! View a selection of drawings, sculptures, videos, and mixed-media paintings by Kaari Upson, who in her short but prolific career developed an elaborate universe woven out of memory, conjecture, fact, and fiction.

Learn More

Dine LA Restaurant Week
Friday, April 28 – Friday, May 12, 2023
at restaurants throughout the city

Join us in celebrating Dine LA Restaurant Week’s 15 year Anniversary starting with the Spring 2023 event happening from April 28 – May 12.

Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the country, offering everything from street food to Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether it’s a sleek, modern dining room or a casual oceanfront patio, diners can choose from an astonishing menu of global cuisines.

Find the best restaurants in Los Angeles, including recommendations from celebrities and hidden gems from LA locals.

Visit DineLA.com to see the list of participating restaurants and menus.

UCLA Spring Sing
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
at the Los Angeles Tennis Center

Buy Tickets Now!

6. RESIDENT ADS

Please contact her directly:
Mercedes Ruiz
323.877.8937

Steve & Carrie Chmara

HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING WORK
My housekeeper has one free day. She was recommended through this newsletter and I’ve found her to be a hard worker, wants to please and takes pride in her work.

Call Maria at 323-736-8543.

POOL MAN RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED
We need a reliable and reasonable pool man. Please send any referrals to swy333@gmail.com. Thanks!

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 4-28-23

May 1, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
April 28, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
2. LAPD Report – New Type of Burglary
3. Emergency Preparedness Town Hall
4. National Bike Month
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

You are invited to join your fellow neighbors for:

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
7:15 PM
IN-PERSON at Belmont Village Westwood

For the first time in several years, the Annual HWPOA membership meeting will be held in-person. The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village.

We will have several guest speakers and presentations, including:

LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen
LADWP Presentation – “What causes power outages and what is being done to prevent them in Holmby Westwood?”
Scott Tennent, Chief Communications Officer, Hammer Museum

We will also be electing our 2023-24 HWPOA Board of Directors. Click below to see the slate of nominees:

2023-24 HWPOA Board Slate

Mark your calendars!

2. LAPD REPORT – NEW TYPE OF BURGLARY

Thanks to Bel-Air Association for this information.

According a contact at the LAPD, suspects are now using a device called a “Jammer.” This device is approximately the size of an old large cell phone with multiple antennas. It blocks reception between cell towers and mobile phones, and can even interfere with WiFi.

The Jammer was originally created for military and law enforcement use to combat threats like cell phone-triggered explosives and hostage situations. When used for home burglaries, the Jammer works by preventing your wireless alarm or camera system from transmitting.

Consumer Reports – Jammers Article

Be on the lookout for a group of men carrying backpacks. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the LAPD.

3. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOWN HALL

From State Senator Ben Allen:

Dear Friend,
I’m reaching out to invite you to an important town hall about emergency preparedness in our region.

This winter’s barrage of powerful storms served as a stark reminder that natural disasters are not a question of “if” in California, but rather a question of “when.” Compounding our state’s ever-present threat of earthquakes, the climate crisis has increased the frequency and severity of wildfires, floods, and mudslides. Given these dangers, we have a responsibility to prepare ourselves, our loved ones, and our homes.

That’s why I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m. in partnership with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. We’ll discuss topics such as evacuation readiness, property insurance, and home hardening and retrofitting with experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention, and California Earthquake Authority.

You can register to attend the webinar and submit questions for the experts HERE.

Ben Allen
Senator, 24th District

4. NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

May is National Bike Month — which is right around the corner! Join Metro to learn more about the many benefits of cycling as we embrace this sustainable and healthy way to get to work – or anywhere you need to go.

Bike Week is May 15-19 and Bike Day is Thursday, May 18. There are lots of special promotions, contests and events to encourage people to bike to work—or even just to their nearby transit stop.

For more details about all Metro Bike Share promotions, click the link below:

Metro – National Bike Month

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Dine LA Restaurant Week
Friday, April 28 – Friday, May 12, 2023
at restaurants throughout the city

Join us in celebrating Dine LA Restaurant Week’s 15 year Anniversary starting with the Spring 2023 event happening from April 28 – May 12.

Find the best restaurants in Los Angeles, including recommendations from celebrities and hidden gems from LA locals.

Visit DineLA.com to see the list of participating restaurants and menus.

UCLA Spring Sing
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
at the Los Angeles Tennis Center

Buy Tickets Now!

K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project)
Sunday, May 21 from 10am – 2pm
at the Hammer Museum

K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project) is a family fundraiser that provides unforgettable experiences for kids and their families with renowned Los Angeles artists. Painters, sculptors, architects, and creative types of all kinds will lead inventive hands-on workshops in the carefree atmosphere of the Hammer Museum courtyard. Lunch provided Annie Campbell.

Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support Hammer Kids, which offers free programming to thousands of children and families throughout the year.

Purchase Tickets

6. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING TRANSPORTATION TO AIRPORT
We are looking for a reasonably priced ride to and from the airport. Any help would be appreciated.

Please send any suggestions to sunkab@earthlink.net.
Thank you.

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 4-21-23

April 21, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
April 21, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
2. LADWP Turf Replacement & Rebates
3. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
4. Free Metro Rides on Earth Day
5. Earth Day in Westwood Village
6. Free Paper Shredding Event
7. Westwood Park Advisory Board Meeting
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

You are invited to join your fellow neighbors for:

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
7:15 PM
IN-PERSON at Belmont Village Westwood

For the first time in several years, the Annual HWPOA membership meeting will be held in-person. The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village. A new Board of Directors for 2023-24 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers and presentations, including:

LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen
LADWP Presentation – “What causes power outages and what is being done to prevent them in Holmby Westwood?”
Scott Tennent, Chief Communications Officer, Hammer Museum

Mark your calendars!

2. LADWP TURF REPLACEMENT & REBATES

The LADWP is offering a variety of programs to encourage turf replacement, including a rebate program and free landscaping design services. For more information, please see below:

Turf Replacement Program & Rebate
Take advantage of LADWP’s most popular water conservation program and receive a rebate for turf replacement of $5.00 per square foot for up to 5,000 square feet (Sq. Ft.). Remove your lawn and create a sustainable landscape that includes:

California Friendly® plants, including native species, appropriate for the Los Angeles climate
Mulch and other groundcover to help retain moisture in the soil
A rain capturing feature like a rain garden, rain barrel, cistern, infiltration trench, or vegetated swale
Drip irrigation (as needed)

Click here for more information

Free Landscaping Design Service
Transform your lawn into a beautiful, water-saving garden. Get a free, turf replacement design that includes a customized planting and watering plan with a list of low water-use plants that qualify for the City’s $5/sq. ft. turf replacement rebate. Time is running out!
Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2023

Apply today – click here

3. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

BIG BOOK SALE
Wow! So soon? YES!

The Friends of Westwood Library are proud to host our BIG BOOK SALE with a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:

Fiction & nonfiction
Children’s & teen
Architecture, film & art
Biography & history
Tech
Cookbooks
Farsi language books
and SO MUCH MORE!

Saturday, April 22nd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1246 Glendon Ave.
On the outdoor patio of the library
FREE Validated Parking

ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!

Hardcovers $2, paperbacks $1, fancy art books start at $4 and a big blowout sale on CDs/DVDs – 5 for $1! Cash preferred, but credit cards ok with $10 minimum purchase.

Browse and buy some wonderful books for you, your family and friends! It’s a great way to build your personal library for very low cost while supporting your local public library.

4. FREE METRO RIDES ON EARTH DAY

To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, Metro is offering free rides on our buses, trains, bike share and Micro. Free rides begin 4am on April 22 and continue until 3am on April 23. We’re offering free rides to encourage people to take transit, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions in LA County.

How to access free rides:

Metro Bus: No tapping required; simply board the bus as usual.
Metro Rail: No tapping required; the turnstiles will be unlocked for underground stations and for above ground stations, just board the train.
Metro Bike Share: Redeem a free 30-minute bike share ride by selecting ‘1-Ride’ at any Metro Bike Share kiosk, online or in the Metro Bike Share app and enter the promo code 042223. This code can be redeemed multiple times throughout the day. A credit or debit card is required. The first 30 minutes of all rides are free. Rides longer than 30 minutes are just $1.75 each additional half-hour. Electric Metro Bike unlocking fees are waived. Temporary credit card holds may apply.
Metro Micro: Redeem unlimited free rides by using the Metro Micro app and enter coupon code EarthDay23. The coupon code is valid on 4/22/2023.

Earth Day – Free Metro Rides

5. EARTH DAY IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Earth Day 2023
Curated Marketplace by The Female Market
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Broxton at Westwood Village Plaza
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shop Local Woman Owned Small Businesses + Local Businesses as well!

We celebrate Earth Day 2023 here at the Broxton at Westwood Village by welcoming, for the first time, The Female Maker Market, a curated marketplace that supports women-based small businesses and artisans. You can find a curation of goods ranging from curated clothing, jewelry and accessories, handmade home goods, plants, permanent jewelry, baby and toddler, bath & body, and so much more!

To learn more about the Female Maker Market, how to apply, and get involved, you can follow them on Instagram and Facebook @thefemalemakermarket and or online at www.thefemalemakermarket.com.

6. FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENT

Free Paper Shredding Event
Emerson Middle School
Sunday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm

Sponsored by Tamar Asken (my daughter who was raised on Thayer Ave.) of Parasol Realty and Paul Cawthorne, Mortgage Loan Originator.

For questions email tamar@parasolrealtygroup.com. Phone 310 802 8292.

7. WESTWOOD PARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Westwood Recreation Center
Park Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 @ 6:00pm
Agenda – click here

This meeting and all further meetings will be held in person at Westwood Recreation Center (as directed by LA Rec and Parks).

Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Additional information about Westwood RC. The bathrooms are now open. This has been a long time coming. The next project the PAB is working on is a garden project on the north east corner of the park.

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Sponsored by the LA Times
Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23
on the USC Campus

The nation’s largest literary event is back with an in-person event this weekend. Join us for one-on-one conversations, exciting panels, readings by your favorite authors, musical performances, and so much more!

Click here for more information

K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project)
Sunday, May 21 from 10am – 2pm
at the Hammer Museum

Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support Hammer Kids, which offers free programming to thousands of children and families throughout the year.

Purchase Tickets

9. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING PLUMBER RECOMMENDATIONS
Dear neighbors,
I would appreciate your recommends for a good plumber.
Please send recommendations to bigmuddla@aol.com
Thank you.

IN-HOME FITNESS COACHING
In-Home Fitness Coaching with Master Trainer Tom Dailey
I would like to recommend Tom Dailey as a fitness coach. Tom is a health coach and master trainer with 23 years in the health and fitness industry. He has a number of clients in the neighborhood ranging in age from 12 to 80. Tom has the expertise to provide you with knowledge to slow the aging clock; improve your vitality and overall quality of life; strength and cardiovascular training; improve posture and joint issues; sleep coaching; and athletic conditioning and boxing training.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, email Tom@daileywellnesscoaching.com

MUSIC MENDS MINDS
Dear Neighbors,
I am reaching out to tell you about the amazing group that I co-founded and continue to run, to help those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or PTSD through music.

It’s been our real-life experience, which research supports, that making music, rhythm and singing increases brain function and brings joy back into the lives of those living with these challenges. You can join us both in person and virtually, and see the benefits yourself!

All are warmly welcome to join by whichever method suits you best—either in person, or virtually via Zoom.

IN-PERSON: Weekly rehearsals, making music together.
BY ZOOM: Live sing-along sessions led by a board-certified music therapist.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: If you have time and interest in volunteering, we are particularly looking for people in good health who have musical background (instrument and/or voice) to help with our musical programs, and even if you don’t have a musical background we’d love to have you as a welcoming host for our rehearsals and events.

FOR MORE INFO, please contact me.

Carol Rosenstein
Email: info@musicmendsminds.org
Phone: (818) 326-0500
Website: musicmendsminds.org

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 4-14-23

April 14, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
April 14, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
2. Westwood Park Survey – Possible Garden Area
3. Red Carpet Premieres in Westwood – Street Closures
4. Meteor Showers – When to Watch
5. Free Metro Rides on Earth Day
6. Earth Day in Westwood Village
7. UCLA Summer Camp – Veteran Scholarship Program
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
7:15 PM
IN-PERSON at Belmont Village

LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen
LADWP Presentation on Power Outages
Scott Tennent, Chief Communications Officer, Hammer Museum

Mark your calendars!

2. WESTWOOD PARK SURVEY – POSSIBLE GARDEN AREA

Westwood Park Wants Your Feedback!

The Westwood Park Advisory Board (PAB) is considering the addition of a natural garden in the northeast corner of Westwood Park, located south of the Federal Building and abutting Veteran Avenue. The PAB has created a survey to:

evaluate the need for a garden,
the interest in this potential project from all park stakeholders, the community and potential neighborhood visitors of the park; and
to gather early input on some of the features of the garden.

The purpose of the garden would be to beautify the park and provide some opportunities for community engagement. Important considerations for the garden would include low maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping, a selection of native California plants, ADA pathways, educational programming, and the opportunity for volunteers to help maintain the garden.

PLEASE HELP US by completing the survey at the following link below by April 21, 2023:

Westwood Park Garden Survey

Thank you,
The Garden Task Force

3. RED CARPET PREMIERES IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

There are several red carpet premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:

“Are You There God? It’s Me… Margaret” – Saturday, April 15, 2023
Lionsgate will be holding the premiere of “Are You There God? It’s Me… Margaret” on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Regency Village Theater.

“Queen Charlotte” – Wednesday, April 23, 2023
Netflix will be holding the “Queen Charlotte” premiere on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Regency Village Theater.

4. METEOR SHOWERS – WHEN TO WATCH

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Watch For Fireballs in the Sky this Month:
The Lyrid meteor shower runs from April 15-29, peaking overnight April 22-23, when the moon will be about 9 percent full, according to the American Meteor Society.

It’s an average sky show, producing about 15 or 20 shooting stars an hour, but it historically has produced bright Lyrid fireballs that blaze across the sky and leave dust trails that last for several seconds, according to NASA.

To read the complete article, please click below:

Meteor Showers

5. FREE METRO RIDES ON EARTH DAY

How to access free rides:

Metro Bus: No tapping required; simply board the bus as usual.
Metro Rail: No tapping required; the turnstiles will be unlocked for underground stations and for above ground stations, just board the train.
Metro Bike Share: Redeem a free 30-minute bike share ride by selecting ‘1-Ride’ at any Metro Bike Share kiosk, online or in the Metro Bike Share app and enter the promo code 042223. This code can be redeemed multiple times throughout the day. A credit or debit card is required. The first 30 minutes of all rides are free. Rides longer than 30 minutes are just $1.75 each additional half-hour. Electric Metro Bike unlocking fees are waived. Temporary credit card holds may apply.
Metro Micro: Redeem unlimited free rides by using the Metro Micro app and enter coupon code EarthDay23. The coupon code is valid on 4/22/2023.

Earth Day – Free Metro Rides

6. EARTH DAY IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Earth Day 2023
Curated Marketplace by The Female Market
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Broxton at Westwood Village Plaza
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shop Local Woman Owned Small Businesses + Local Businesses as well!

To learn more about the Female Maker Market, how to apply, and get involved, you can follow them on Instagram and Facebook @thefemalemakermarket and or online at www.thefemalemakermarket.com.

7. UCLA SUMMER CAMP – VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

UCLA Athletics is once again pleased to offer a summer camp scholarship program to families of Veterans! As in years past, opportunities will be available for the children or grandchildren of Veterans, and offerings are being made available by nine of our sport programs.

Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Due to NCAA rules, scholarships are only available to students that have not yet started 7th grade for basketball, softball, and women’s volleyball. For all other sports, scholarships are only available to those who have not yet started 9th grade. Camps are open to all, unless gender is specified in the description of the camp. Please note that different camps have different skill level requirements, such as the following:

Youth Swimming Camp – Campers must be able to swim a full, unassisted lap.
Advanced Tactical Swim Camp – Recommended for campers that have a minimum of two years of swim experience. This is an advanced swim camp.
Diving Camp – Campers will be diving into a 15m diving well. Campers must be able to swim a full, unassisted lap.

Interested parties must complete the Veteran Summer Camp Scholarship Application (click here).

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA – MID CITY MEETS PICO UNION
Sunday, April 16, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
along Washington Blvd. in Mid-City

Join us on Sunday, April 16 (rain or shine!), as we connect Mid City and Pico Union and transform them into public parks for the day. Jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities!

Click here for more information:

CicLAvia – Mid City meets Pico Union

9. RESIDENT ADS

Please contact (call or text) her directly at 909-788-9679.

P.S. Thank you, dear Holmby-Westwood neighbours, for responding to the ad in the last issue regarding a housekeeper job for María. She is very grateful for the work you have entrusted to her.

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 4-7-23

April 9, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
April 7, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Warner Ave. School Event – Street Closures
5. L.A. Conservancy – Walking Tours of Little Holmby
6. Free Piano Concert at Westwood Library
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2. 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 at our Annual Meeting on May 9.

Serving on our Board of Directors is a great way to meet your neighbors! It’s a commitment of only 2 hours per month. 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 can only keep our property values high with resident participation.

We usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Our meetings have been on Zoom in recent years (due to COVID) 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 April 10. We look forward to hearing from you!!

SAVE THE DATE:
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
IN-PERSON
TUESDAY, MAY 9

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230807818
10500 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 3/29/2023 @ 8:00 PM
Unknown suspect made entry through second floor balcony door using unknown method, entered, vandalized. No property taken. Suspect then fled to unknown location.

ROBBERY (taking property of another by means of force or fear)
Incident #: 230807897
DEVON AV & WILSHIRE BL | 4/3/2023 @ 11:00 PM

4. WARNER AVE. SCHOOL EVENT – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Avenue will be having their annual Warner Walk on April 28, 2023. This is our student-led “jog-a-thon” fundraising event where students reach out to their communities to help raise money for our school.

There will be street closures for this event. The streets that will be affected are Loring, Warner, Holmby, and Woodruff. Each block surrounding the school will be closed from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm. Only residents that live on the block will be allowed to drive in-and-out until 10:30 am at which point streets will be closed until the event is over for the safety of the children.

We suggest using alternate routes for the day and parking away from the school. Parents will be coming to the event which will make parking congested between 12-3. We appreciate all the continued support from our neighbors!

5. L.A. CONSERVANCY – WALKING TOURS OF LITTLE HOLMBY

Little Holmby Walking Tour
April 23 and April 30 (Sundays)

SOLD OUT – JOIN THE WAITLIST
Contact the LA Conservancy:
Phone (213) 623-2489 or Email info@laconservancy.org

Join the L.A. Conservancy for a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhood of Westwood-Holmby, or “Little Holmby.”

Holmby-Westwood is one of the City’s premier historic neighborhoods. An early residential suburb, it is well known for its period revival architectural styles and homes dating from the 1920s through the 1950s. It is extraordinary for its collection of residential architecture and early Los Angeles history.

On this guided tour, you’ll see stunning exteriors designed by master architects, learn about Holmby-Westwood’s relationship to nearby Westwood Village and UCLA, and discover what’s happening today in this bucolic neighborhood.

This program was part of our All Roads Lead to Westwood fall tour. We’re thrilled to be able to bring it back for a limited engagement for folks who missed it the first time around.

This tour is provided in partnership with the Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association.

$20 Member/$25 General Public/$10 Youth (age 17 and under)

Learn More

6. FREE PIANO CONCERT AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Join us on Saturday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m. for next concert in the new free, informal, monthly concert series at Westwood Library called “SECOND SATURDAYS.” Next Saturday’s concert features pianist David Yang, from the graduate performance program at the USC Thornton School of Music. Mr. Yang brings us two beautiful solo piano pieces: Mozart’s elegant Sonata in F Major, KV 332, and Chopin’s monumental Sonata in B Minor, Op. 58 — both lovely sonatas that you are sure to enjoy.

The new Second Saturdays series is in addition to the Westwood Library signature Sunday concerts. (Note that in the months when we have a Sunday concert, there will be no Second Saturday concert.) Unlike the Sunday concerts, which take over the entire library while it’s closed, the Second Saturday concerts are much more informal — they take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. Starting at 3:30 p.m., concerts last approximately an hour. Free parking in the library garage.

This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to live classical music and musicians in the casual, safe, familiar setting of our local library.

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

SKIRBALL PUPPET FESTIVAL
Sunday, April 16, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
at the Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.)

Wonder and merriment await at the Skirball Puppet Festival. During this fan-favorite event, puppets of all shapes and sizes will be walking, soaring, and stomping about ready to meet you! So, say hello, shake a leg, and share high fives as you move between performances from some of Southern California’s premier puppetry acts.

Adding to the magic are two wildly fun puppet parties, where festivalgoers and puppeteers all meet up to enjoy live music together. While you’re here, design a puppet with imagination-sparking materials so your newly created pal can join the fun, too!

Advance reservations are now sold out. Walk-ups welcome. We will post an alert on skirball.org when walk-up tickets sell out. Check here on the day of the festival.

Learn more – click here

8. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

To see offers, click here

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

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HOLMBY NEWS
March 31, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Broken Curb Repairs
4. L.A. Conservancy – Walking Tours of Little Holmby
5. UCLA Eucalyptus Trees
6. In Memorium
7. Spring Egg Hunt & Event at Westwood Rec. Center
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230807776
900 BLOCK THAYER AV | 3/28/2023 @ 7:30 PM

3. BROKEN CURB REPAIRS

Thank you to Brentwood Homeowners Association for the following information:

Who Is Responsible for A Broken Curb?
A member recently wrote us after their Service Request to LA’s Street Services to repair their curb was denied. The reason? “Per Municipal Code, Chapter VI, Section 62.104 adjacent property owners are responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the public right of way from Curb face to property line.” A check of the municipal code section cited confirms this:

“SEC. 62.104. REPAIRS TO SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, CURB RETURNS AND CURBS….
(b) Responsibility for Maintenance. The owner of a Lot shall maintain any Sidewalk, Driveway Approach, Curb Return or Curb on or fronting on the Lot in such condition that the Sidewalk, Driveway Approach, Curb Return or Curb will not endanger any Person or property passing thereon or violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.”

In general, for city services (e.g., reporting downed trees, streetlight outages, potholes, scheduling bulky-item pickups, etc.) you can use MyLA311, or by calling 311. Be sure to get a Service Request Number so you can follow up if the matter is not addressed in a reasonable amount of time.

4. L.A. CONSERVANCY – WALKING TOURS OF LITTLE HOLMBY

Little Holmby Walking Tour
April 23 and April 30 (Sundays)
Various tour times available

Expected to sell out!

Join the L.A. Conservancy for a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhood of Westwood-Holmby, or “Little Holmby.”

This program was part of our All Roads Lead to Westwood fall tour. We’re thrilled to be able to bring it back for a limited engagement for folks who missed it the first time around.

This tour is provided in partnership with the Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association.

$20 Member/$25 General Public/$10 Youth (age 17 and under)

5. UCLA EUCALYPTUS TREES

Some neighbors may have noticed many trees missing on the UCLA campus on Sunset, west of the Westwood Plaza entrance. Nurit Katz, Chief Sustainability Officer for UCLA, addressed the issue at a recent meeting with community leaders. Ninety-six Eucalyptus trees along Sunset have been identified as having a fungus that necessitates their removal. Thirty have already been removed, four have fallen, and sixty-two are slated to be removed soon. Not all trees along Sunset are Eucalyptus and those that have been removed will eventually be replaced by a different species.

At present, UCLA is doing a risk assessment of trees on and off campus of its 20,000 trees. For additional information, please visit https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/landscape-and-biodiversity/

6. IN MEMORIUM

HWPOA extends condolences to the families of Barbara Zola and Barbara Levitt, both of whom were previous members of our Board of Directors. They volunteered a great amount of time to our association and served our community well.

7. SPRING EGG HUNT & EVENT AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER

Westwood Recreational Center
Spring Egg Hunt & Spring Events
Saturday, April 1st
11am to 1pm

Egg Hunt starts 12:30

Food, Bouncers, and Arts & Crafts

See flyer below for details:

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS
Thursday, April 6
in Westwood Village

Join us on Broxton Ave. every first Thursday to connect with each other, celebrate the moment, enjoy tasty food and free entertainment!

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
UCLA Climate Justice Conversations Farmers’ Market Pop-Up
Let’s kick off Earth Month with UCLA Climate Justice Conversations! Learn about our April events, UCLA climate resilience planning and how to up-cycle your gear with screen printing!

Evening Block Party
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Arts Avenue
Join us for an interactive and exploratory arts journey along Broxton Avenue and surrounding spaces—featuring a series of hands-on creative moments with live performances and art-making by Hammer Museum’s Art Lab, The Poetry Bureau and much more. Bring your creative spark!

HAMMER WEEKLY PROGRAMS
April 1-4
at the Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum is hosting a variety of events this weekend, for adults and children:

Art Lab
Sat Apr 1, 1 p.m.
Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum. For anyone—at any age or skill level—who wants to experiment with art making.

Art in Conversation
Sat Apr 1 & Sun Apr 2, 1 p.m.
Educators lead 30-minute in-person talks about connections and comparisons between two works of art.

826LA@Hammer: Choose Your Own Epic Ending
Sun Apr 2, 11 a.m.
In this workshop, participants develop an outline and create a storyboard for a short story with fun choices that lead to multiple epic endings. Recommended for ages 8–14.

Cao Fei: Short Films
Tue Apr 4, 7:30 p.m.
Three films—Cosplayers (2004),
Whose Utopia (2006), and San Yuan Li (2003)—by Chinese contemporary artist Cao Fei.

Upcoming Programs

9. RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
María is looking for a housekeeping position after working twenty years for my next door neighbours here in Westwood. They were very happy with María and treasured her, but needed to move to Assisted Living. Specific details about Maria’s availability (days and hours) can be discussed when people get in touch with her.

María is available right now. Please contact her at 323-736-8543 (call or text) Thank you.

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
Phew Tech Help – Free service to first 100 family & friends
Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

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