HOLMBY NEWS
May 27, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA’s July 4th Parade and Picnic
2.  Memorial Day Weekend – Safety and Fun
3.  V.A. Cemetery – Memorial Day Event
4.  Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA’s JULY 4TH PARADE AND PICNIC

SAVE THE DATE
On Monday, July 4th, 2016 HWPOA will be holding our Annual July 4th Parade and Picnic again!  Join your neighbors and friends for a day of fun, food and activities.  Stay tuned more more details!

2.  MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – SAFETY AND FUN

The HWPOA Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a safe holiday weekend.

AAA has created a list of safety tips for travel over the holiday weekend.  For more information, please click here.

For a guide to Memorial Day weekend events around Los Angeles, please click here.

3.  V.A. CEMETERY – MEMORIAL DAY EVENT

The VA Cemetery invites everyone to its 2016 Memorial Day event “Honoring Those Who Have Borne the Battle” – this coming Monday, May 30th, starting at 10:30 am.  This event is open to the public, and admission and parking are FREE! There will also be a flyover by the Condor Squadron during the event, http://www.condorsquadron.org/

For more information about this event, please click the flyer below.

4.  LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK

June is Holmby-Westwood Neighbor Month.  Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club is offering a free one hour private lesson to all members of the Association, starting at 10:30 AM in Holmby Park.

Just make a reservation with me, Philip Fox and come on over and learn a wonderful activity and sport.

Philip Fox
310-273-7776 or
pmurrayf@aol.com

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jazz Reggae Festival –  Monday, May 30 at UCLA.  Doors open at 11:00 AM.  Event hours 12-6:00 PM.  Jazz Reggae Festival has been an integral part of the UCLA and LA communities for the past 29 years. In honor of the festival’s 30th anniversary, we are celebrating three decades of good vibes, jammin’ music, and cultural enrichment with a one-day festival under the Los Angeles sun.  This year, Jazz Reggae Festival is returning to its roots, presenting headliners from the genres of jazz and reggae accompanied by a curated selection of talented student bands.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here:
http://www.jazzreggaefest.com/

Westwood Library Used Book Sale –  Saturday, June 4 from 10:30-3:30.  Get a great deal on some pre-loved books from several genres and topics. Our book sales are huge and we only have a handful of these events per year. Don’t miss it!

Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends!  We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s. We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.

Dog Film Festival – Dogs are taking over Los Angeles at the city’s first Dog Film Festival this summer. The event will premiere at the Majestic Crest Theater in Westwood on Sunday, June 5, with a kick-off Pooch Party on Saturday, June 4!

The Dog Film Festival is the perfect event to gather with friends, family, dogs (Yes, dogs are allowed in the theater!) and other dog lovers to celebrate and honor our beloved companions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here:
Dog Film Festival

Westwood Kehilla Banquet Honoring Ted Lieu –  On June 6, 2016, Westwood Kehilla synagogue, located in Westwood at 10523 Santa Monica Boulevard, is holding a dinner honoring Congressman Ted Lieu with its 2016 Community Visionary Award. Congressman Lieu represents the 33rd Congressional District, which encompasses most of Westwood and Holmby Hills.  Besides the Congressman, Consul General of Israel David Siegel, former Congressman Howard Berman, and former Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry will be participating in the program.

The dinner will be held at Sephardic Temple on Wilshire Boulevard.  A copy of the invitation and other relevant information can be accessed at the link below.

For more information, click here:
http://kehilla.org/westwood-kehilla-banquet-honoring-ted-lieu/

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

NANNY NEEDED

My daughter who lives in West Hollywood is looking for a nanny for her 2 months old baby and her 2 1/2 years old little girl.
If you have recommendations, please call Giselle (310)254-4305.

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HOLLYWOOD BOWL TICKETS – THE LITTLE MERMAID

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SEEKING CAR SERVICE

I am looking for an SUV/limo car service to drive from West L.A. to LAX (not Uber or Lyft).  If you have any recommendations, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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SEEKING TREE TRIMMER

If you have any recommendations for a good tree trimmer, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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PORCELAIN SINK REPAIR

If you have any recommendations for someone who can repair porcelain sinks, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

HOLMBY NEWS
May 20, 2016

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

1.  Pancake Breakfast @ Fire Station #71 – THIS SUNDAY
2.  Rep. Ted Lieu Questions Postmaster General
3.  HWPOA’s July 4th Parade and Picnic
4.  Expo Line Grand Opening
5.  Westwood Event Notices
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST @ FIRE STATION #71 – THIS SUNDAY

Fire Station # 71 will hold is Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, May 22 from 9:00 AM – Noon (at the corner of Sunset and Beverly Glen).  Breakfast is free but donations go for station improvements.  For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Even if you are unable to join us for pancakes, please consider supporting the firefighters who put themselves out for us every day.  Kindly send your tax-deductible donation to:.

Adopt Fire Station #71
c/o HWPOA
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles,  CA  90049

2.  REP. TED LIEU QUESTIONS POSTMASTER GENERAL

Dear Community Members,

Last week Congressman Lieu took our USPS problems directly to the Postmaster General of the United States, Megan Brennan, in a hearing on USPS reform held by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Post Master General  Brennan has agreed to a meeting with the Congressman to discuss in depth the systemic USPS problems plaguing our area.  I will keep you informed.

I hope you will take a few minutes to watch this video (below).

Best,
Janet Turner
Field Representative & Constituent Services
Congressman Ted W. Lieu, CA 33
323-651-1040 office
310-496-9896 cell

VIDEO:
Mr. Lieu’s full line of questioning and remarks can be viewed here:  http://bit.ly/1UTikIN

3.  HWPOA’s JULY 4TH PARADE AND PICNIC

SAVE THE DATE
On Monday, July 4th, 2016 HWPOA will be holding our Annual July 4th Parade and Picnic again!  Join your neighbors and friends for a day of fun, food and activities.  Stay tuned more more details!

4.  EXPO LINE GRAND OPENING

FREE RIDES THIS WEEKEND
As part of the celebrations for the opening of the Expo Line to Santa Monica on Friday, May 20, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will offer free rides on Friday and Saturday and will hold station celebrations on Saturday, May 21.

The free rides will be on the entire Expo Line, from 7th St/Metro Center to Downtown Santa Monica. On Friday, free rides will begin at noon and will continue until the close of service. On Saturday, May 21, the free rides will start at 4:42 a.m. in Downtown Santa Monica and at 4:45 a.m. at 7th/Metro Center and will last until the end of service around 2 a.m.

Reserve a parking space today!  Be a part of Metro’s Parking Program.  To purchase a preferred monthly permit, visit LAMetroParking.net.

5.  WESTWOOD EVENT NOTICES

Our office has received notification of two upcoming events happening this Sunday, May 22, 2016.

Backstage at the Geffen Playhouse – On Sunday May 22 , 2016 Geffen Playhouse will hold their annual Backstage at Geffen Playhouse fundraiser.  This is the Geffen’s largest fundraiser of the year. The proceeded raised will support Geffen Playhouse’s artistic initiatives as well as Education Outreach programs, and other programs which brings live theater to more than 15,000 underserved community members each year.

Le Conte Ave in front of Geffen Playhouse will be closed to facilitate event.  The alley way loading zone will remain open. DOT and Private Security will provide officers for routing traffic and The Ralph’s parking lot on le Conte will not be obstructed.  Cars that may be attempting to enter East bound Le Conte Ave from Westwood Blvd will be re-routed with options to go to the Weyburn entrance or turn down Tiverton and enter the Le Conte lot westbound.

For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.geffenplayhouse.org/backstage

19th Annual Volkswagen City of Angels Fun Ride – 19th Annual City of Angels Fun Ride takes place on Sunday morning, May 22, 2016, starting and finishing on the UCLA campus at Dickson Plaza. This is a FUN ride NOT a race. There are NO hard street closures. The maximum impact on any intersection is maximum 7 minutes.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pick Pico Street Fair – Sunday, May 22, from 11am-3pm at the corner of Overland and Pico. Join us for the best Pick Pico ever!  With over 100 booths featuring food & drink, local businesses, non-profits, local government, & a huge kid zone, this street fair is fun for all ages.  You can eat great local food, buy local products, learn about your local government and non-profit organizations, and have LOTS of fun.

Ring Video Doorbells will be available at PickPico at a discounted price.  Stay safe with a video doorbell.  Get your discounted unit (subsidized by FOWLA) at PickPico!  Learn more here or on the FOWLA website.

Westwood Kehilla Banquet Honoring Ted Lieu – On June 6, 2016, Westwood Kehilla synagogue, located in Westwood at 10523 Santa Monica Boulevard, is holding a dinner honoring Congressman Ted Lieu with its 2016 Community Visionary Award. Congressman Lieu represents the 33rd Congressional District, which encompasses most of Westwood and Holmby Hills.  Besides the Congressman, Consul General of Israel David Siegel, former Congressman Howard Berman, and former Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry will be participating in the program.  The dinner will be held at Sephardic Temple on Wilshire Boulevard.  A copy of the invitation and other relevant information can be accessed at the link below.

For more information, click here:
http://kehilla.org/westwood-kehilla-banquet-honoring-ted-lieu/

7.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

LOOKING FOR COMPUTER/PRINTER HELP

I’m a resident of HWPOA who is not good with computers.  I am looking for someone to come to my house and help me with computer problems I’m having.

If you have a referral, please call me @ 310-474-7337 or email me at RWilson@SWalter.com

Thanks,
Rick

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SEEKING CAR SERVICE

I am looking for an SUV/limo car service to drive from West L.A. to LAX (not Uber or Lyft).  If you have any recommendations, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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SEEKING TREE TRIMMER

If you have any recommendations for a good tree trimmer, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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PORCELAIN SINK REPAIR

If you have any recommendations for someone who can repair porcelain sinks, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SALES

If you are interested in a part-time sales position, please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

9.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

HOLMBY NEWS
May 13, 2016

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

1.  LT Generators – 15% Discount
2.  Metro Purple Line – Field Work
3.  Reserve a Metro Parking Spot
4.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
5.  UCLA Marching Band Rehearsal Notice
6.  Pancake Breakfast – Fire Station #71
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LT GENERATORS – 15% DISCOUNT

HWPOA has negotiated a 15% discount on all generators sold by LT Generators. Residents have been receiving occasional postcards from LT Generators over the past two years. The company is knowledgeable and has a variety of generators available. They automatically switch from gas to propane if an earthquake triggers an automatic shut off of gas.

For more information about LT Generators, please CLICK HERE.

• Eastside of Comstock Ave. between Santa Monica Blvd. and Eastborne Ave.
• Eastside of Benecia Ave. between Santa Monica Blvd. to just South of Missouri Ave.
• Closure of Southbound curb lane on Century Park West, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Constellation Ave.
• Northside of Wilkins Ave. between Thayer Ave. and Woodruff Ave.
• Southside of Ashton Ave. between Westholme Ave. and Fairburn Ave.
• Median and No. 1 eastbound lane Wilshire Blvd. East of Selby Ave.
• Bike Lane and No. 3 westbound Santa Monica Blvd. West of Century Park East

What to Expect

• All work has received necessary permits and approvals.
• Access to driveways, homes and businesses will be maintained at all times unless notified in advance.
• Access for pedestrians will be maintained outside of the construction zones.
• Access for the Fire Department and emergency responders will be maintained.
• Temporary lane closures will be required; detours with signage will be implemented.
• Parking restrictions will be implemented in the immediate area of the work zone.
• Temporary bus stops with relocation signage will be implemented.
• Construction may result in changes to bus routes or stop locations. Metro will post signs at affected stops to advise of alternative boarding locations. Real-time information available at metro.net/service/advisories or 323.GOMETRO.

3.  RESERVE A METRO PARKING SPOT

Metro’s transit Parking Program is offering transit monthly parking at three new stations on Metro’s Expo Line to Santa Monica scheduled to open May 20, 2016. The reserved monthly and daily parking is located at the Expo/Bundy, Expo/Sepulveda and 17th/SMC Stations.

On May 15 at 10am, preferred monthly parking permits will be available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. If you are able to obtain a monthly pass at one of these stations, you will have between 4am and 9am to secure your space. After 9am all spaces will become available to all transit riders.

• 17th/SMC will have 67 spaces, with a total of 13 monthly preferred spaces.
• Expo/Bundy will have 217 spaces, with a total of 131 preferred spaces.
• Expo/Sepulveda will have 260 spaces, with a total of 77 preferred spaces.

To purchase a preferred monthly permit, visit LAMetroParking.net

4.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

On Monday, May 16, 2016, Universal Pictures is planning the “NEIGHBORS 2” premiere to be held at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM.  There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Erica Jean Pacheco or Marguerite Pellegrin of 4Wall Lighting Entertainment / Entertainment Lighting Services at 818-769-9800.

5.  UCLA MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL NOTICE

A group of about 45 UCLA Bruin Marching Band members is preparing for a performance in Taipei, Taiwan at the end of May. In preparation for this, rehearsal will take place at the Intramural Field on May 15th and 22nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For the most part, instruments will only be played until about 8:00 p.m. and we do not anticipate any impact to the surrounding community. As always, you are welcome to come by and watch the Marching Band rehearsal.

Should you have any questions, please call (310) 794-6837.

Sincerely,
Marco Perez
Assistant Director
Community & Local Government Relations

6.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST – FIRE STATION #71

Fire Station # 71 will hold is Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, May 22 from 9:00 AM – Noon (at the corner of Sunset and Beverly Glen).  Breakfast is free but donations go for station improvements.  For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Even if you are unable to join us for pancakes, please consider supporting the firefighters who put themselves out for us every day.  Kindly send your tax-deductible donation to:.

Adopt Fire Station #71
c/o HWPOA
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles,  CA  90049

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

LADWP Customer Service Saturday – May 14 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   Come to any Customer Service Saturday at our Crenshaw, Van Nuys, Watts, and West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC) locations and you can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions, and resolve billing issues.

There will also be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials. The Crenshaw location will hold informative and helpful workshops in its on-site auditorium. Two locations every month will even have free tree giveaways.  For locations and more information, please click here.

Brentwood Westwood Symphony Orchestra – Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM at University Synagogue (11960 Sunset Blvd.).  We will be honoring our conductor Maestro Alvin Mills on his final concert, where he will officially pass the baton on to Director-Conductor Diego Miralles.  Special solo guest John Walz will also join us performing the ever popular Saint Saens Cello Concerto along with guest performers David Shostac, Flautist and Bonnie Bowden, Soprano singing “O Mio Babbino Caro”.

For more information, please click here.

Pick Pico Street Fair – Sunday, May 22, from 11am-3pm at the corner of Overland and Pico. Join us for the best Pick Pico ever!  With over 100 booths featuring food & drink, local businesses, non-profits, local government, & a huge kid zone, this street fair is fun for all ages.  You can eat great local food, buy local products, learn about your local government and non-profit organizations, and have LOTS of fun.

Ring Video Doorbells will be available at PickPico at a discounted price.  Stay safe with a video doorbell.  Get your discounted unit (subsidized by FOWLA) at PickPico!  Learn more here or on the FOWLA website.

8.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING CAMERA INSTALLATION

Do you know of a good company that installs cameras for the home?? Someone honest and trustworthy?  If so, please contact tracypenhas@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

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LOST PET – YELLOW PARROT

MISSING pure yellow parrot (6-inch budgie) named Sunshine. She responds to the wolf whistle and will hop onto pointer finger and shoulder (hates being grabbed). Last spotted 5/2 near Le Conte & Warner Ave. If seen, please call, text, or e-mail Sarai at (310) 402-4585, (310) 699-5383, rodbsa90@ucla.edu . Reward is offered for her safe return. Please help us get Sunshine home.

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SEEKING CAR SERVICE

I am looking for an SUV/limo car service to drive from West L.A. to LAX (not Uber or Lyft).  If you have any recommendations, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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SEEKING TREE TRIMMER

If you have any recommendations for a good tree trimmer, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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PORCELAIN SINK REPAIR

If you have any recommendations for someone who can repair porcelain sinks, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SALES

If you are interested in a part-time sales position, please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

You are invited to join us for the

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7:15 PM – Meet and Greet
7:30 PM – Meeting will begin

WHERE
Belmont Village
Town Hall (street level)
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
(at Warner Ave.)

Free parking is available in the garage below the building.  Street parking on Lindbrook and Warner available after 6:00 PM.

AGENDA

• Guest Speaker – Mary Pickhardt, Architect
  As a 30 year resident of the Hancock Park area, Mary was a part of the neighborhood team that established the Windsor Square HPOZ over 10 years ago.  Mary will discuss the successes and challenges of implementing the Windsor Square Preservation Plan and enforcing the HPOZ ordinance.
• Guest Speaker – Roy Meals, Homeowner
  Roy will discuss the issue of Helicopter Noise over Holmby Westwood as well as solutions to abate the problem.
• Guest Speaker – Councilmember Paul Koretz
  Mr. Koretz will discuss issues and present updates from his office, L.A. City Council District 5
• State of the Association
• Election of HWPOA Board of Directors, 2016-17
  Proposed Slate
  Polly Bamberger, Jamie Berger, Sandy Bernstein
  Sandy Brown, Chip Chasalow, David Chasin
  Carole Cohen, Valerie Cohen, Jim De Meules
  Jackie Freedman, Phil Gabriel, Jane Gavens
  Harry Green, Dick Greenblatt, Vedad Hasanovic
  David Jacobs, Judy Karz, Richard Keagy
  Stephen Kolodny, Ken Korman, Susan Meals
  Julianne O’Connor, Kathleen Quisenberry
  Ilana Reiss, Susan Reuben, Mark Rogo
  Dennis Rosenblatt, Caron Schwartz, Marilyn Stern
  Shirley Talbot, Gail Title, Ellen Turner
  Paul Verdon, Helene Wayne, Patty Wilson
  Jeffrey Wolman, Ramin Younessi

We hope to see you there!

HOLMBY NEWS
May 6, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Tuesday, May 10
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Beverly Glen – Road Closure Alert
4.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – TUESDAY, MAY 10

You are invited to join us for the

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7:15 PM
Belmont Village – Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
(at Warner Ave.)

Free parking is available in the garage below the building.  Street parking on Lindbrook and Warner available after 6:00 PM.

AGENDA INCLUDES:

• Guest Speaker – Mary Pickhardt, Architect
  As a 30 year resident of the Hancock Park area, Mary was a part of the neighborhood team that established the Windsor Square HPOZ over 10 years ago.  Mary will discuss the successes and challenges of implementing the Windsor Square Preservation Plan and enforcing the HPOZ ordinance.
• Guest Speaker – Roy Meals, Homeowner
  Roy will discuss the issue of Helicopter Noise over Holmby Westwood as well as solutions to abate the problem.
• Guest Speaker – Councilmember Paul Koretz
  Mr. Koretz will discuss issues and present updates from his office, L.A. City Council District 5
• State of the Association
• Election of HWPOA Board of Directors, 2016-17
  Proposed Slate
  Polly Bamberger, Jamie Berger, Sandy Bernstein
  Sandy Brown, Chip Chasalow, David Chasin
  Carole Cohen, Valerie Cohen, Jim De Meules
  Jackie Freedman, Phil Gabriel, Jane Gavens
  Harry Green, Dick Greenblatt, Vedad Hasanovic
  David Jacobs, Judy Karz, Richard Keagy
  Stephen Kolodny, Ken Korman, Susan Meals
  Julianne O’Connor, Kathleen Quisenberry
  Ilana Reiss, Susan Reuben, Mark Rogo
  Dennis Rosenblatt, Caron Schwartz, Marilyn Stern
  Shirley Talbot, Gail Title, Ellen Turner
  Paul Verdon, Helene Wayne, Patty Wilson
  Jeffrey Wolman, Ramin Younessi

We hope to see you there!

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

A homeowner recently reported to the LAPD that she saw a suspicious person as he stood in front of two homes on Lindbrook between Manning and Selby.

The LAPD reported that they are patrolling the neighborhood.  An arrest was made in the 10700 block of Lindbrook Drive on Tuesday afternoon.  There will be individuals casing the neighborhood from time to time which is why it is important to ensure your home and surroundings are as secure as possible.

The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following tips to help secure your home and harden the target.

• ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours.
• ALARM RESPONSE: Consider a private patrol alarm response to enhance your current alarm and security system. In many cases private patrols are already contracted in many neighborhoods or associations.
• SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: Web based surveillance camera systems will allow homeowners to view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.
• MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING: Install motion sensor lighting around your home to illuminate normally dark areas around the home. This will also alert residents to outside activity around the home when motion lights are activated.
• GATES: Ensure that all gates and access points to the side or rear of the residence are locked and secured.
• DOOR AND WINDOW LOCKS: Ensure that all doors and windows are locked and secured with sturdy secured locks and that there are second locking mechanisms securing all doors and windows as a second line of defense.
• MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME…Even when you’re not.
• NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Monitor suspicious activities in your neighborhood and alert your neighbors. Should the activity escalate to a crime about to occur, crime in progress or crime that just occurred, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
• SECURITY PATROLS: Consider after hours on site security at construction sites or major remodel projects. Many neighborhoods contract with private security patrols which monitor neighborhoods and can quickly respond to burglar alarm activations or reports of suspicious activity when they occur.

To sign up for E-Policing, simply go to the E-Policing link below and enter your address and your email address. You will receive crime updates and Community Alert information from the Los Angeles Police Department.

You may also view recent crimes that have occurred in the area on the LAPD website. To receive text alerts when critical information is sent, sign up for Nixle.

Contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns.

EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
LAPD Website: http://www.lapdonline.org/
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
Crime Statistics and Maps: http://www.lapdonline.org/crime_mapping_and_compstat
Nixle: www.nixle.com Send text to 888777 and type WESTLA8A29 in message.

Christopher Ragsdale
Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Cell: 213-305-5895
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org

3.  BEVERLY GLEN – ROAD CLOSURE ALERT

Thursday, May 12 to Saturday, May 14, 2016:
The Resurfacing Division has scheduled the final phase of resurfacing for Beverly Glen Blvd from Greendale Drive to Sunset Blvd.  The department will be profiling the concrete segment on Thursday and Friday and then lay the asphalt on Saturday May 14th. The resurfacing crew will begin at 9:00am on Thursday to accommodate and minimize impact on the roads. The crew will be there until 3:00pm and then open the road afterwards. On Saturday, crews will begin diverting traffic at 6:00am but will begin the paving operation at 7:00am with a goal to be completed before 5:00pm that day.

The Department will only allow local traffic, but no through traffic between Greendale Drive and Sunset Blvd. The segment will be completely closed on Saturday when the paving is placed.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Gurmet  Khara
Valley Director
Councilmember Paul Koretz
(818) 971-3088

4.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Sony Pictures will be holding the Premiere of “The Angry Birds Movie”, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood. There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Michelle Dennis at 310-848-1137 or Grace Chow at 310-435-9797

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

LA Musical Salon – Saturday, May 7 at the Bel Air Bar + Grill.  This wonderful concert features clarinetist Don Foster of the LA Opera Orchestra, who will be accompanied by violinists Alyssa Park and Shalini Vijayan, and violist Luke Maurer, all of the fabulous Lyris Quartet, with guest cellist Ira Glansbeek. In addition to performing the concert, the musicians always share dinner with the audience.  Reservations are required. Your ticket includes the concert, plus a three-course meal with wine, tax and tip included

For more information, please click here or visit the website http://www.lamusicalsalon.org/

2nd Annual A Cappella Jam featuring UCLA’s Top Singing Groups – Saturday, May 7 at 7pm at Emerson Community Charter, 1650 Selby Avenue.  This spectacular “Pitch Perfect”-style concert by UCLA’s most entertaining musical groups is not to be missed.  Fun for the whole family.  Come early for dinner being offered by fabulous food trucks starting at 5pm.  Takes place in Emerson’s auditorium.

For tickets, please click here: https://a-cappella-jam.eventbrite.com/

Brentwood Westwood Symphony Orchestra – Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM at University Synagogue (11960 Sunset Blvd.).  We will be honoring our conductor Maestro Alvin Mills on his final concert, where he will officially pass the baton on to Director-Conductor Diego Miralles.  Special solo guest John Walz will also join us performing the ever popular Saint Saens Cello Concerto along with guest performers David Shostac, Flautist and Bonnie Bowden, Soprano singing “O Mio Babbino Caro”.

For more information, please click here.

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ROOM FOR RENT

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HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SALES

If you are interested in a part-time sales position, please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

We are in need of a housekeeper who can work 2 days per week.  Reference requested.  If you have a recommendation, please contact Bette Nagin at (310) 475-4515.  Thank you.

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LOST PET – YELLOW PARROT

MISSING pure yellow parrot (6-inch budgie) named Sunshine. She responds to the wolf whistle and will hop onto pointer finger and shoulder (hates being grabbed). Last spotted 5/2 near Le Conte & Malcolm Ave.

If seen, please call, text, or e-mail Sarai at (310) 402-4585, (310) 699-5383, rodbsa90@ucla.edu. Reward is offered for her safe return. Please help us get Sunshine home.

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org