HOLMBY NEWS
October 28, 2016

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

1.  Halloween Safety
2.  LAPD Alert – Westwood Street Robberies
3.  BB Gun Alert
4.  HWPOA Board Meeting
5.  Westwood Library – November Events
6.  Movie Premieres – Street Closures
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HALLOWEEN SAFETY

In order to assist the Los Angeles community in enjoying this fun-filled holiday as safely as possible, the Los Angeles Police Department has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for children and their parents.

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend!  Happy Halloween!

Halloween decorations around the neighborhood:

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2.  LAPD ALERT – WESTWOOD STREET ROBBERIES

From the LAPD:

On 10/26/16, between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM, a series of street robberies occurred in the Westwood and south of Westwood neighborhoods. The suspects primarily targeted pedestrians walking on the sidewalk. The suspect described as a male Black, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, approached the victims on foot displaying a handgun, taking cellular telephones from the victims. In most cases, the suspect fled to a waiting vehicle described as a black 4 door sedan with a get away driver inside.

This is an active on-going investigation and all leads are being investigated and pursued.

• 10/26/16, 7:30 PM 1800 block Westwood Blvd.
• 10/26/16, 8:10 PM Rochester Ave/Manning Ave.
• 10/26/16, 8:25 PM 2300 block Bentley Avenue.
• 10/26/16, 8:30 PM 1700 block Malcolm Avenue.
• 10/26/16, 8:40 PM 900 block Manning Avenue.

The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following prevention tips:

• Stay alert and always remain aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid walking alone at night and keep to well lighted, populated areas.
• No property is worth fighting over-remain calm, hand over property, and obtain as many details as possible. Call 911 as soon as possible.

PLEASE CONTACT WEST LOS ANGELES ROBBERY DETECTIVES AT 310-444-1520 OR www.lacrimestoppers.org IF YOU HAVE ANY LEADS OR INFORMATION ON THESE CRIMES.

EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311

Christopher Ragsdale
Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Website: www.lapdonline.org

3.  BB GUN ALERT

A homeowner reported that a car was shot and damaged from a BB gun in the neighborhood.  Thankfully, no one was injured but the car window needed to be replaced.

If you own a BB gun or airsoft gun, please be responsible and use with extreme caution, only as allowed by law.

4.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Monday, November 7 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. The meeting was moved from the regular Tuesday evening due to Election Day.  Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com

5.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – NOVEMBER EVENTS

There is a lot planned at the Westwood Library for the month of November.  The schedule includes lectures, meditation, adult coloring, reading clubs, arts & crafts and much more.  There are events and activities for adults, seniors, teens and children.

For a complete list of events and activities, please CLICK HERE.

6.  MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES

Almost Christmas – Thursday, November 3, 2016
Universal will be holding the Premiere of “Almost Christmas”, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 3rd. 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.

Arrival – Sunday, November 6, 2016
Paramount will be holding the Premiere of “Arrival”, at 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 6th. 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.

For both events, 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 regarding either of these events, feel free to contact Michelle Dennis 310- 848-1137.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Rec. Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11AM to 7PM at Westwood Rec. Center.  Jumpers, carnival games, laser tag, food trucks, costume contest, arts and crafts and more!  Wristbands may be purchased online now or on the day of the event if space is still available.  For more information, please click here and scroll to page 4:  Westwood Rec. Fall 2016

Warner Ave. School “Halloween Haunt” – Sunday, October 30th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration. The event includes food, games, crafts, and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance or at the event.  For more information, please click here:  https://warneravenueelementary.com/halloween-haunt/

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

GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC LUNG CONDITION

I host a meeting every other month for people with chronic lung conditions other than TB or cancer. It’s a very informal support and information group, free of charge, that has been ongoing for about 15 years.

We are affiliated with a national non-profit organization, NTM Info & Research (NTMir), formed on behalf of patients with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease for the purpose of patient support, medical education, and research. The organization comprises patients, physicians and other medical practitioners, and researchers.

Our group is open to all and the next meeting will be on Monday, October 31, at 1:30 p.m. at my house, 641 Warner Avenue, in Westwood. Please feel free to contact me for more information. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting you!

Andrea Smith
ablsmith@dock.net

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 

HOLMBY NEWS
October 21, 2016

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
3.  Learn About the 2016 Ballot Propositions
4.  HWPOA Dues Reminder
5.  L.A. Dept. of Animal Services – 2 Events
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

A homeowner on Weyburn reported that around 8:15 last Sunday evening, they saw two males in dark hoodies crouching down with a backpack looking into a house.  The men then moved on and started walking towards Westwood.

Other local crimes reported include:

• THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
  Incident #: 160817403
  1000 BLOCK HILTS AV  |  10/19/2016 @ 12:23 AM
• BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
  Incident #: 160817331
  1000 BLOCK SELBY AV  |  10/14/2016 @ 5:00 PM

COMMUNITY ALERT – Is this your stolen property?
The following property was identified to have been pawned locally and may be connected to various thefts.  The LAPD is seeking the owners of the following property:  CLICK HERE

2.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Samantha Sackler Productions is hosting the premiere of “TROLLS” at the Regency Village and Bruin Theatres, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2016. 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 Entertainment Lighting at 818-252-7481.

3.  LEARN ABOUT THE 2016 BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

There are a number of propositions that are on the ballot this year, and reading the voter guide can be an arduous process.  If you want to understand all of the issues before you cast your ballot but don’t want to read the entire voter guide….have a “Prop Party”!

A Prop Party is an event where voters get together with friends to discuss the ballot measures.  You can ask each guest to research one ballot proposition ahead of time – the pros/cons, who supports it, etc.  Then host a party – dinner, lunch, or whatever you’d like.  At the Prop Party, each guest then discusses their findings about the proposition they researched.  It’s a great way to socialize and learn about the ballot measures at the same time.

4.  HWPOA DUES REMINDER

Thank you to everyone who has paid their 2016 annual dues to HWPOA. We depend on you so that the Officers and Board of Directors can carry out their role of maintaining the residential environment that makes us one of the most sought after communities in LA.

If you have not paid your 2016 membership dues, please send in your dues as as soon as possible so that we may continue the work that we do to maintain our high property values and serve the community.  We will continue to work with our council office on traffic issues, street trees, potholes, parking, and issues that you report to our office manager, Dana Glenn.

You may pay online or by mailing a check:

To pay online:
https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

To pay with a check, please mail to:
HWPOA
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049

If you are unsure when you last paid your dues, please email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

We look forward to serving this great neighborhood as we have for the past 50 plus years.  Your membership dues help in many ways to accomplish our work!

Many thanks,
Board of Directors
Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association

5.  L.A. DEPT. OF ANIMAL SERVICES – 2 EVENTS

The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is holding two important events at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter next week.

• Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM – The Board of the Los Angeles Animal Services Commission will hold a meeting regarding animal issues in the City of Los Angeles. The public will be able to make general comments on any subject matter that the Board has jurisdiction on during the public comment period.  Prior to the meeting, at 6:15 pm, the public is being offered a tour of the West LA Shelter facility.
• Monday, October 24, 2016 at 6:30 PM –  “Pets in Rental Housing” workshop also being held at the West Los Angeles Animal shelter.

Both events will be held at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter (2 Blocks West of the 405 Freeway), 11361 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Register to Vote – Deadline is October 24, 2016.  For more information, please click here:  https://www.lavote.net/

Westwood Rec. Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11AM to 7PM at Westwood Rec. Center.  Jumpers, carnival games, laser tag, food trucks, costume contest, arts and crafts and more!  Wristbands may be purchased online now or on the day of the event if space is still available.  For more information, please click here and scroll to page 4:  Westwood Rec. Fall 2016

Warner Ave. School “Halloween Haunt” – Sunday, October 30th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration. The event includes food, games, crafts, and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance or at the event.  For more information, please click here:  https://warneravenueelementary.com/halloween-haunt/

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

AMAZING NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER/CAREGIVER AVAILABLE FOR FULL OR PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

With our son’s departure for college, Wendy, our amazing nanny/housekeeper/caregiver is now available for full or part-time employment. She is wonderful with children of all ages and senior citizens, hard-working, smart, cheerful, affectionate, well organized, punctual and scrupulously honest. She was our full-time nanny for many years and then provided day time care for my elderly mother when my son reached high school. After my mother died, Wendy took on household responsibilities including some cooking and food preparation, shopping, walking our dogs, running errands, picking my son up from school and after school activities, etc. Wendy has her own car and has a perfect driving record. She is seeking either full-time or part-time year round employment. Contact Kate at 310-487-3498 or kobrien@reedsmith.com for a recommendation and Wendy at 323-717-0607 or wendy.bonilla@sbcglobal.net to discuss any employment opportunities.

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Now that we have downsized from a large house in Little Holmby, we don’t require the services of our wonderful housekeeper as often as we did, so she has time available for new clients.

If you are interested, please contact Maria Estevez (who drives, speaks English and is a hard worker) at 310-625-9254, and you may contact me for a reference.

Denise Frankfort
310-274-4721

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DO YOU OWN A SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL HOUSE?

Hello neighbors,

We recently purchased a 1935 Spanish colonial revival house on Malcolm Avenue, which we have begun to renovate.  We discovered that the original floor in the foyer was replaced with vinyl, which was in turn replaced with a stone tile.

We would like to replace the stone tile with flooring that is more in keeping with architecture of the house and the era in which it was built.  We would be grateful if you would let us know if you have a 1930s era Spanish colonial revival house with the original floor in the foyer and, if so, if you would allow us to see and photograph it.

Please send us an e-mail at ana@friendlycoach.com.

Many thanks you for your assistance,
Trip and Ana Friendly

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
October 14, 2016

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

1.  Volunteer Needed – Disaster Preparedness
2.  Drivers – Please Slow Down
3.  Metro Purple Line Extension Work
4.  Holmby Park is in the Movies
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  VOLUNTEER NEEDED – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

HWPOA is seeking a volunteer to chair our Holmby Westwood Emergency Preparedness Program. Well over 200 earthquakes have recently occurred in the Salton Sea area, which Geological Survey experts predict may be an awakening of the San Andreas Fault. They predict our next major earthquake will be a 7.8, 3 minute quake – much stronger than the 6.5, 30 second Northridge quake.

We have been told by the Community Emergency Response Teams (part of the LA Fire Department) that we may not receive any public services for up to 6 weeks. It’s important for every household to prepare for an emergency.

Mayor Garcetti is asking all communities to implement a disaster plan. We have done a lot of the work already:

• We have 2 written emergency plans – what to do BEFORE a disaster strikes and what to do AFTER a disaster strikes.
• We have distributed HELP/OK signs and survival supply lists to all residents
• We have a communications expert
• Physicians and nurses have volunteered to help
• We’ve arranged for space to store emergency supplies
• We’ve arranged for 2 possible areas for neighbors to gather should they need assistance following a disaster.

Now we need someone with leadership experience to head up the implementation of this important program. Please contact Susan Reuben at susanjreuben@yahoo.com.

2.  DRIVERS – PLEASE SLOW DOWN

HWPOA continues to receive reports of drivers speeding through the neighborhood.  One homeowner reported a late model black BMW, with no rear license plate, that regularly races on Loring and Woodruff in close proximity to Warner Avenue School.  The driver, who has been seen by several neighbors, is a young man with dark hair.  Please drive safely and slow down!  Thank you.

3.  METRO PURPLE LINE EXTENSION WORK

Section 3: Potholing on Wilshire Blvd., From Veteran Ave. to Westwood Ave.

Beginning Friday, October 21st and continuing for approximately one month during night and weekend hours, Metro contractors will be performing underground utility investigations for Section 3 of the Purple Line Extension. Work will consist of excavation, trenching, installation of traffic control devices and trench plates.

Anticipated start date is Friday, October 21, 2016 and last for approximately 1 month.

Work Sites

• Westbound/Eastbound Wilshire Blvd., between Veteran Ave. and Westwood Blvd.
• Northbound/Southbound Gayley, between Lindbrook Dr. and Wilshire Blvd.
• Northbound/Southbound Westwood, between Lindbrook Dr. and Wilshire Blvd.

What to Expect

• .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.
• Anticipate lane reductions and left turn restrictions.
• For emergencies or issues needing immediate attention only, please call the 24/7 hotline at (213) 922-6934.

4.  HOLMBY PARK IS IN THE MOVIES

Holmby Park is often used for filming.  Before the studios can use the park, they have to apply to a special deparatment under Parks and Recreation for a permit.  The Park Film Office is dedicated to providing information on rules, procedures, restrictions, billing and issuing permits. As for the costs, prep days are $150, film days are $450, clean-up days are $150.  There are many other ancillary charges.  Not only is it fun to see the crews working, but it is nice to know some money is being raised for Parks and Recreation. Often the studios pay to park their big trucks at Holmby while they are filming on a nearby residential street. Here are a few photos taken during a recent shoot.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

UCLA Film & Television Archive – UCLA Film & Television Archive is the second largest moving image archive in the United States after the Library of Congress, and the world’s largest university-based media archive, committed to the collection, restoration and exhibition of moving images.  The Archive’s public programs can be seen at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood Village.  For a list of programs and upcoming events, please click here: https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events

Lecture at UCLA Center for East-West Medicine – Monday, October 17^th, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:30pm.  “Precision Medicine meets Patient-Centered Care: The Future of Integrative Oncology” by guest speaker Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair, Integrative Medicine at Memorial Sloan Cancer Center. For more information, please visit: http://cewm.med.ucla.edu/events/sixth-annual-shirley-memorial-event/. To RSVP, please contact alaw@mednet.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-0712.

Register to Vote – Deadline is October 24, 2016.  For more information, please click here:  https://www.lavote.net/

Westwood Rec. Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11AM to 7PM at Westwood Rec. Center.  Jumpers, carnival games, laser tag, food trucks, costume contest, arts and crafts and more!  Wristbands may be purchased online now or on the day of the event if space is still available.  For more information, please click here and scroll to page 4:  Westwood Rec. Fall 2016

Warner Ave. School “Halloween Haunt” – Sunday, October 30th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration. The event includes food, games, crafts, and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance or at the event.  For more information, please click here:  https://warneravenueelementary.com/halloween-haunt/

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 CONTRACTOR

I need to change one of our bath tubs.  Very grateful if anyone knows someone who can do this job without destroying the whole bathroom.

Thank you,
Nora Rozengurt
rozengurt@hotmail.com

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SEEKING HANDYMAN/PLUMBER

My upstairs shower has leaked through my downstairs ceiling.  I am looking for referrals for breaking through the shower tile, sealing/replacing shower pan, retiling and patching ceiling.  Please email me at Leanse@aol.com

Thank you.

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FOR SALE: GIRLS NURSERY FURNITURE

My daughter is now age 13 and we’re ready to replace her furniture. Please share this with anyone you know who has or is having a baby girl. These are nursery rhyme theme furniture pieces from Art for Kids. Please check the internet or retail store in Beverly Hills on Wilshire Blvd for their brand— high quality!

• AFK – The French Nursery Rhyme Dresser (sells for over $4000 new)
• AFK – Matching Mirror – over $1000 new
• AFK – Nursery Rhyme Humpty Dumpty Armoire- over $5800 new
• and a custom made pink bookshelf (not AFK)

For any dimensions or photos, please email or text me. We want to sell within the next 3 weeks. Pricing is based on interest and demand. I am thinking $999 for all of the above pieces combined. We live in Little Holmby. Thank you!

Esther at emagna@msn.com  or 310-963-1188

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SEEKING BRICK MASON

We are looking for a mason to build a brick wall.  If you have a recommendation, please contact elturner50@yahoo.com.

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
October 7, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  HPOZ Update
3.  Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
4.  USPS Community Meeting  – Update
5.  LAPD Report – Auto-Related Crimes
6.  L.A. Sanitation – Clean Streets
7.  Police and Community Together (P.A.C.T.)
8.  Upcoming Community Events
9.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10.  Resident Ads
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Monday, October 10 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. The meeting was moved from the regular Tuesday evening due to a Jewish holiday.  Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  HPOZ UPDATE

Please read the following letter from Councilmember Paul Koretz regarding the HPOZ:

HPOZ Update from Paul Koretz

3.  RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

The Council Office has notified us that parking will be relaxed in our community during the upcoming Jewish holidays.  For a complete list of dates and locations where the parking rules will be relaxed, please CLICK HERE.

We wish you a happy and sweet New Year! L’ Shanah Tovah!

4.  USPS COMMUNITY MEETING – UPDATE

Many thanks to Congressman Ted Lieu!

On Sept. 20, Congressman Ted Lieu arranged for a Special Discussion at the Westwood Community Council meeting with U.S. Postal Service representatives and Westwood community stakeholders regarding mail delivery, mail theft, and other postal issues affecting our neighbors and other business stakeholders.  (Special thanks to Janet Turner, Deputy to the Congressman for arranging this presentation.)

Ken Snavely, Los Angeles Postmaster; Edwin Mendoza, Manager, Barrington Post Office; and Angela Ferris, United States Postal Inspection Service – Mail Theft Division were knowledgeable and helpful in responding to questions and complaints.  Late-in-the-day delivery as many residents have experienced is being addressed and we should see improvement immediately.  “Vacation Hold” was discussed as was delivery of mail to the wrong house or, no delivery at all.  Mr. Mendoza was informed of the many problems in Westwood and assured us that these problems will be addressed.  Mail theft is a big problem and is being driven by methamphetamine use.  At present, there are four inspectors working on prevention and security within a new division formed in March, 2015.  Residents MUST remain vigilant:

• Do not leave mail in a mailbox overnight.
• Mail items inside your local post office.
• Arrange for mail pick-up if you are out of town.
• To report suspicious activity, call 1-877-876-2455.
• One last reminder:  If you expect a delivery, do NOT be surprised if it is stolen.  Angela Ferris said you should be surprised if it is still there when you return home.

Sandy Brown

5.  LAPD REPORT – AUTO RELATED CRIMES

There have been several auto related crimes in the area in recent weeks:

• One resident reported that her car was broken into overnight.  The perpetrators smoked in her car and took out an emergency bag.
• On 10/3/16 at approximately 11:00 PM, there was a vehicle break-in/theft on the 400 block of Loring.
• On 10/3/16 at approximately 5:30 AM, there was a carjacking at UCLA, where the gunman kidnapped the car owner for several hours.

Please see this LAPD Community Alert regarding motor vehicle theft prevention.  Don’t become the next victim!

6.  L.A. SANITATION – CLEAN STREETS

As part of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Clean Streets initiative, LA Sanitation drove all of LA’s public streets and alleys (traveling over 22,000 miles!) and gave each block a “cleanliness score”. 1 is clean, 2 is somewhat clean, and 3 is not clean.

This data has been aggregated into operational grids which helps LA Sanitation strategically deploy resources, such as a new dedicated Clean Streets clean-up crew. The map shows the average score within each grid. Red grids contain a lot of dirty streets while green grids contain mostly clean streets.

How clean is your street?  Type in an address or click on a street to see how it fares.
www.cleanstreetsla.org/cleanstat/

Want to get involved? Click this link to learn more about the Clean Streets LA Challenge.

You can reach our Customer Care Center 24/7 at 1-800-773-2489, or create a service request at www.lacitysan.org.

7.  POLICE AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER (P.A.C.T.)

In September of 1991, a partnership was formed between the West Los Angeles Community Police Station and a group of civic-minded citizens, resulting in the formation of “Police and Community Together” (P.A.C.T.), a non-profit corporation.

P.A.C.T. is involved in fundraising to provide funding and equipment for the West Los Angeles Community Police Station that are either underfunded or not provided by the City of Los Angeles, enabling the Officers to better serve the community.  In addition, P.A.C.T. also subsidizes the Law Enforcement Youth Program and provides scholarships for the Cadets.

If you would like to make a donation to P.A.C.T., volunteer or would like more information, please click here:  http://lapdpact.com/

8.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Concert Series @ Westwood Library – Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Westwood Library (1246 Glendon).  Featuring the Fiato String Quartet, Westwood Library’s Quartet in Residence. This concert is FREE, with free parking at the library.  Garage and library doors open at 2:00 p.m.  After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by TENDER GREENS and the Friends of Westwood Library.  For more information about this event, please CLICK HERE.

Register to Vote – Deadline is October 24, 2016.  For more information, please click here:  https://www.lavote.net/

SPA Overboard Festival – October 7-9, 2016 at  St. Paul the Apostle (Selby at Ohio).  The Fall Festival is almost here! Mark your calendar for for all the activities and events that you don’t want to miss. There’s dodgeball, talent show, basketball,… and can we say LIVE! Don’t want to miss that!  Rides, game booths, food, bake sale and so much more!  For more information, please click here: https://www.spapwc.com/festival/

Green Living Workshops – Thursdays: Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 2016 from 7-8:30 PM at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire).  Do you feel threats to our environment are too critical to ignore but your individual behavior is too insignificant to make an impact? What if you could learn effective solutions you could immediately implement? You can, attend a FREE Green Living Workshop!  For more information, please click here: http://www.sustainableworks.org/

Westwood Rec. Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11AM to 7PM at Westwood Rec. Center.  Jumpers, carnival games, laser tag, food trucks, costume contest, arts and crafts and more!  Wristbands may be purchased online now or on the day of the event if space is still available.  For more information, please click here and scroll to page 4:  Westwood Rec. Fall 2016

9.  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.

10.  RESIDENT ADS

DESERT TRIP EVENT – TICKETS FOR SALE

We have 4 great tickets for October 14 – 16, 2016 and a premium parking pass for Desert Trip event in Palm Springs area that we must sell.

Prime seats:  2 tickets for for Section 208, Row E and 2 tickets for Section 210, Row G.

Cochella Music event with: Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Neil Young and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters
Best Offer accepted for these great tickets.

If interested, call Marion Solomon, (310) 475-8300.

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HIGH HOLIDAYS AT UCLA

If you, or someone you know, are looking to go a service for the High Holidays in the West LA area, our son-in-law, Rabbi Jan Goldstein, leads a service at UCLA’s Ackerman Grand Ballroom  that is filled with much heart, soul and song. There is truly nothing else like it. Everyone is welcome and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Kol Nidre – Tuesday, 10/11 7:30
Yom Kippur – Wednesday 10/12 10AM, Yizkor 12:30, Discussion with the Rabbi, 4:00, Neilah 5:30

Matthew and Marion Solomon
(310) 475-8300
drmarionsolomon@AOL.com

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OFFICE SPACE FOR SUBLEASE

Office space for sublease in a unique brick building located at 1554 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Ste. 107 between Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevard.  The building features enclosed courtyard and high wooden beams.  The office space is 877 square feet and the monthly rent is $2,700.  The lease expires on June 14, 2017 (lease extension possible).  Please contact Matti Contopulos (Children’s Cancer Research Fund) at: 310-444-0100 to inquire.

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WANTED: HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a housekeeper 3 days a week for about 4 hours a day…must drive and speak English. Please contact Sandi at 310-470-3355.

Thank you

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

I am looking for an experienced housekeeper 3 full days a week. Please call or email me ASAP.

Thank you so much.

Pburnettmarcus@gmail.com
Mobile: 310-270-5720

11.  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