HOLMBY NEWS
December 23, 2016

 

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

1.  Holiday Trash Collection and Tree Recycling
2.  Generator Warning – Carbon Monoxide
3.  Happy Holidays from HWPOA
4.  Plaza La Reina – Friends & Family Discount
5.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6.  Resident Ads
7.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION AND TREE RECYCLING

From the City of L.A. Sanitation:

Holiday Collection
The City of Los Angeles will recognize December 26th & January 2nd as holidays. Therefore we will postpone collection services by one calendar day. Due to the one day postponement, the collection of containers will resume as follows: the holidays are observed on Monday’s, so Monday collection will occur on Tuesday, Tuesday collection will occur on Wednesday, and so on and so forth. Friday collection will occur on Saturday for those two holiday weeks only.

Christmas Tree Recycling
LA Sanitation has curbside collection for Christmas trees. If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place inside the green waste bin, simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day. Drop-off locations are available as well.

Recycle your Christmas tree in the green bin:

1. REMOVE all ornaments, decorations, tinsels and stand from the tree.
2. CUT the tree pieces before putting them inside the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day.
3. PLACE the tree pieces inside the green bin.

Collected Christmas trees will be recycled into compost and mulch that is available to residents for free.

Recycling of holiday items

• Holiday wrapping paper, cards, cartons and cardboard boxes can all go in the recycling bin.
• Styrofoam® and other expanded polystyrene products, plastics and gift boxes are also recyclable and should be placed in the blue bin.
• Bows, ribbons, and tinsel cannot be recycled.
• Wreaths and garland can be placed in the green bin after you’ve removed the decorations.
• If you’ve received new electronics for the holidays, the old ones can be dropped off at a SAFE Center for recycling.  It is illegal to place household hazardous waste, such as electronics (i.e. televisions and computers) and batteries into the collection bins. Please take those items to one of seven S.A.F.E. Centers for safe disposal and recycling.

2.  GENERATOR WARNING – CARBON MONOXIDE

A homeowner who used his back-up generator during the recent power outage has the following warning:

The longer a back-up generator works, the more carbon monoxide may build up in the house, as evidenced by our detectors sounding.  If you have a generator, please be sure to install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.

3.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HWPOA

The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season!  Thank you for your support of HWPOA!

4.  PLAZA LA REINA – FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNT

Plaza La Reina is a 44-unit luxury property for corporate and leisure guests, located in the heart of Westwood.  They have offered a special “friends and family” introductory rate for members of HWPOA – $300 per night.  Just mention “Holmby” when making your reservation.

5.  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.

6.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING GENERATOR RECOMMENDATIONS

Since power outages seem to be happening with more frequency, I am looking for a good generator for our home.  If you can suggest a type of generator to purchase, please let me know.

Thanks,
Justin
coit.justin@gmail.com

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SEEKING PAINTER

We are looking for an inside and outside painter with knowledge, experience, integrity and quality workmanship (hopefully this is not too much to ask in the 21st century).

Many thanks for your recommendations.

Marshal at 424 273 1024

7.  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
December 16, 2016

 

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

1.  Sidewalk Repair Program
2.  Westwood Horizons – #SaveOurSeniors
3.  Egg Throwing Incident
4.  Christmas Tree Safety
5.  West L.A. Little League – Register Now
6.  Holiday Show at Westwood Library
7.  Spark of Love Toy Drive
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM

The City of Los Angeles has committed to invest $1.4 billion over 30 years to fix sidewalks around the city and make them accessible to everyone. The program, called “Safe Sidewalks LA,” offers residents three ways to request sidewalk repairs.

Of particular interest might be the new rebate program, which is a limited-time rebate program for owners who want to expedite repairs by doing it themselves. The rebate amount will be based on the work required to make the sidewalk ADA compliant. The maximum rebate amount is limited to $2,000 per lot for residential properties, and $4,000 per lot for commercial and industrial properties.

For more info:
http://www.sidewalks.lacity.org/which-program-right-me

2.  WESTWOOD HORIZONS – # SAVE OUR SENIORS

Dear Friends,

For those of you who haven’t been following the situation at the former Westwood Horizons, let me briefly explain what’s been happening. Last week, the roughly 150 or so residents who live in the building, some for decades, were all served with eviction notices.

Some of these people are holocaust survivors, some are World War II veterans, and all are 70 years old to over 100 years old!

I am outraged and disgusted by this entire situation, and since learning of the eviction notices on December 2nd, I have been working to do everything I can to stop the process.

This week, I launched a PRESSURE CAMPAIGN.

Thanks to our local media coverage, I have heard from neighbors, friends, family members of these residents, and people all over the city who share my outrage and they’re asking what they can do to help.

Here’s what you can do. Go to my “NoToWatermark” page on Facebook. There, you will find the names of each of the executives behind this nasty decision as well as phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses.

I’ve posted important letters. During this process, I will continue using this page to update you on my continued fight!

Let’s pressure these faceless, heartless wheeler-dealers by calling, emailing, and mailing to express your outrage and demand they STOP the evictions! Enough is Enough! Demand they do the right thing and come up with a plan which doesn’t involve heartless evictions of our seniors!

Please check it out and tell others about this campaign to #SaveOurSeniors and say #ShameOnWatermark.

Facebook campaign: @No To Watermark

Thanks for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Paul Koretz

3.  EGG THROWING INCIDENT

A resident on Selby reported that earlier this week, eggs were thrown at his car overnight.  The car was parked on the street and the “egging” was discovered the following morning.

4.  CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY

How can you tell if a Christmas Tree is fresh?

• A fresh tree is green.
• Fresh needles are hard to pull from branches.
• When bent between your fingers, fresh needles do not break.
• The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin.
• When the trunk of a tree is bounced on the ground, a shower of falling needles shows that tree is too dry.

How to Keep your Christmas tree fire safe:

• Place tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. Heated rooms dry trees out rapidly, creating fire hazards.
• Cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption. Trim away branches as necessary to set tree trunk in the base of a sturdy, water-holding stand with wide spread feet.
• Keep the stand filled with water while the tree is indoors.
• Always unplug your Christmas Tree Lights when you leave the house, or before you go to bed.

Do you have pets in the house? or kids who love to rough house indoors? Secure that tree to keep it from tipping over!

• Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
• Use thin guy-wires to secure a large tree to walls or ceiling. These wires are almost invisible.

5.  WEST L.A. LITTLE LEAGUE – REGISTER NOW

West LA Little League – 2017 Season Registration Open Now!

Visit www.wlall.org to register and learn more. Positive coaching environment, divisions based on skill and age. Best fields in West Los Angeles since 1951 – fields located at Sepulveda and Ohio.

Boys and girls ages 4-12: T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch, Baseball, Softball

GIRLS SOFTBALL

• Rookies (coach pitch) – ages 6-8
• Minors (coach & player pitch) – ages 8-10
• Majors – ages 10-12
• Juniors – ages 12-14

T-BALL/COACH PITCH/MACHINE PITCH

• T-Ball (coed) – ages 4-5 (2 sessions: February–March and April–June)
• Coach Pitch – ages 6-7 (2 sessions: February–March and April–June)
• Machine Pitch – ages 7-9 (February–May)

BASEBALL

• Minors (AA, AAA) – ages 8-11 (February-May)
• Majors – ages 11-12 (February-May)

6.  HOLIDAY SHOW AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Join us this Saturday, December 17th, at 2:00 p.m., for Theatre Forty’s Holiday Show. Members of the local acting troupe will read some warm and funny seasonal stories.

Parking is validated, no registration required.

7.  SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE

ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.

• Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station.  Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities..
• To make a secure donation online, please click here.

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 CONCRETE VENDOR FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR

Do you have a concrete vendor who has done concrete sidewalk/driveway apron work that you are satisfied with?

If so, please send your suggestions to hwpoa@aol.com.  Your suggestions will be forwarded to a homeowner in the neighborhood.

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SEEKING CARPET CLEANER

We would appreciate a recommendation for a good carpet cleaning service.  Thanks.

Jerry Mehlman
gjmehlman@yahoo.com
310-475=5317

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
December 9, 2016

 

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

1.  LAPD & LASD CRIME REPORT
2.  Notice of Helicopters at UCLA – Sat., 12/10
3.  Parking Permits For Sale
4.  West L.A. Little League – Register Now
5.  Prevent Package Theft
6.  Movie Premieres – Street Closures
7.  Giving Opportunities
8.  Brentwood Glen Holiday Boutique
9.  YogaWorks Friends & Family Discount
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD & LASD CRIME REPORT

From the LAPD:

Motor Vehicle Theft
Incident #: 160819403
800 BLOCK COMSTOCK AV  |  12/2/2016 @ 11:00 PM

Vehicle Break-In / Theft
Incident #: 160819527
400 BLOCK LORING AV  |  12/2/2016 @ 10:30 PM

From the LASD:

If You See Something, Say Something.  We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and to report activity they consider to be suspicious to the FBI, or by dialing 911.

In addition, the Los Angeles Police Department can be reached as follows:

• Toll free at 1-800-A-THREAT (1-800-284-7328)
• the iWatch app and website at http://www.lapdonline.org/iwatchla.

LA Crime Stoppers is another available option.  Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local sheriff’s station or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call LA Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” mobile app for FREE or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

2.  NOTICE OF HELICOPTERS AT UCLA – SAT., 12/10

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

I am writing to inform you of some activity taking place on campus this coming weekend. On Saturday, December 10, there will be filming of a commercial involving a helicopter hovering over Royce Quad. The helicopter will be flying at least 1,000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., but the time frame may be shortened.

We received confirmation that they do not require FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approval at that level. However, UCLA is working with UCFD and the Ronald Reagan Medical Center to ensure proper notifications and clearances are in place.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at 310-794-6830. We appreciate your understanding.

Sincerely,

Marco Perez
Community & Local Government Relations
UCLA External Affairs
(310) 794-6830 Office
www.advocacy.ucla.edu

3.  PARKING PERMITS FOR SALE

It has come to our attention that students are looking for parking spaces in Holmby Westwood and are seeking HW residents who are willing to provide such parking in our Preferential Parking Districts (11 and 35).

Every homeowner who buys parking permits from the City of LA has received written information that these permits are intended for visiting a resident only.  Usage for purposes other than visiting a resident is prohibited and subject to citation as well as having your preferential parking privileges revoked.

We are asking you to please refrain from using your permits in any way that would cause them to be revoked.

Thank you for your understanding!

4.  WEST L.A. LITTLE LEAGUE – REGISTER NOW

West LA Little League – 2017 Season Registration Open Now!

Visit www.wlall.org to register and learn more. Positive coaching environment, divisions based on skill and age. Best fields in West Los Angeles since 1951 – fields located at Sepulveda and Ohio.

Boys and girls ages 4-12: T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch, Baseball, Softball

T-BALL/COACH PITCH/MACHINE PITCH

• T-Ball (coed) – ages 4-5 (2 sessions: February–March and April–June)
• Coach Pitch – ages 6-7 (2 sessions: February–March and April–June)
• Machine Pitch – ages 7-9 (February–May)

BASEBALL

• Minors (AA, AAA) – ages 8-11 (February-May)
• Majors – ages 11-12 (February-May)

5.  PREVENT PACKAGE THEFT

The days of having your packages delivered to your door stop are over.  Of course, if you choose to, you can continue to take the chance of porch deliveries because of the understandable convenience.  But if you value your delivery, then you must make the appropriate changes and take new measures to ensure you that you actually receive it.

There are roving teams of people who follow delivery trucks and scoop up the deliveries. They do this every day, all day long, particularly during the holidays, and typically during the day when most people are at work.  They’ll take anything that’s not nailed down.  They’ll teach their kids to go get the packages. And when it’s not an organized effort, it’s simply a crime of opportunity.  It’s sitting right there, within plain sight.  And equally important, be aware of the message that a package sitting at your door sends out: there’s a package/packages on the front door stop and so likely NO ONE IS HOME.   It’s such an easy crime to master, with little risk of getting caught and typically a very minor penalty.

So have a plan:

• Require someone to sign for the package and if no one is home to sign for it, it will be automatically held for you at the shipper’s facility until you can get there.
• Have your packages delivered to your work place, or delivered to a neighbor who is willing and able and always home. Or have it delivered to a retired relative.
• Have it tracked.
• You can have it delivered to the local store branch closest to you and then pick it up at your convenience.
• Request a specific delivery date and time from the shipper when you know you will be home.
• Provide delivery instructions to the shipper so that the packages can be placed in a safe location at your home that is out of sight from the street.
• Sign up for delivery alerts (emails or texts) and then if need be, have a trustworthy neighbor walk over and pick it up until you get home.

Amazon.com offers ‘Amazon Lockers’ which delivers your package to a secure site at a local convenience store, like a 7-11.  Brentwood has Amazon Lockers at the 7-11 at 11656 Wilshire as well as on the UCLA campus.  To find the Amazon Locker closest to you, go the Amazon.com website and search ‘locker locations’.

6.  MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES

SONY Studios will be holding the Premiere of “Passengers”, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961Broxton with estimated street closure ending at 10:00 PM.

FOX Studios will be holding the Premiere of “Why Him?” at 7:30 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Bruin Theater, located at 948 Broxton with estimated street closure ending at 10:00 PM.

If have any questions or concerns regarding the either of these events, feel free to contact Michelle Dennis at 310-848-1137.

7.  GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to give back to your community this holiday season.  Here are a few suggestions:

Spark of Love Toy Drive – ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.

• Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station.  Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities..
• To make a secure donation online, please click here.

The Giving Spirit – The Giving Spirit provides aid to these vulnerable and fragile lives by assembling and personally distributing survival kits to the children, women and families living on the streets of Los Angeles. These kits contain over 70 individual items providing sustenance to the homeless in their time of need.

Please join us to be a part of The Giving Spirit’s Winter Out Reach 2016 event! There are various shifts available from December 8 through December 11. All shifts commence at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd, LA 90049.

For more information and to sign up, please click here:
The Giving Spirit Winter Outreach

8.  BRENTWOOD GLEN HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Don’t forget to mark your calendar, December 10th from 1 – 4:30pm for the 2nd annual Brentwood Glen Holiday Boutique and Children’s Farmers Market!  There will be a barista and lots of fun things to shop for.

9.  YOGAWORKS FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNT

YogaWorks is excited to share an exclusive offer with HWPOA for 20% off retail, regional memberships, and class packages through December 31st! Use promo code CELEBRATE on yogaworks.com, or present this email at a YogaWorks studio. Nearest studios are in Westwood and Brentwood. Check website for more locations (certain conditions apply and can’t be used with other offers).

10.  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.

11.  RESIDENT ADS

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Flor is a wonderful caregiver who is looking for a live-in or live-out position.  She worked for her last position for 11 years.  She speaks English, drives her own car and is honest.  Contact Flor at (818) 299-2512.

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MALIBU HOME FOR RENT – NEW YEARS WEEKEND

Celebrate New Years Eve in Malibu. Beautiful home for rent by the day or week. Completely renovated, all new furniture etc. Sleeps eight comfortably. Fabulous ocean view from all of the coast. Private beach access.

Contact Barbara 310-474-7484 or email barlevitt@gmail.com

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SEEKING CONCRETE VENDOR FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR

Do you have a concrete vendor who has done concrete sidewalk/driveway apron work that you are satisfied with?

If so, please send your suggestions to hwpoa@aol.com.  Your suggestions will be forwarded to a homeowner in the neighborhood.

12.  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
December 2, 2016

 

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

1.  New City Sidewalk Repair Program
2.  Break-In on Hilgard
3.  Avoid Package Theft
4.  HWPOA Dues Reminder
5.  Westwood Library – Concert, Book Sale and More
6.  Overdevelopment in L.A. – Town Hall Event
7.  Giving Opportunities
8.  Movie Premieres – Street Closures
9.  West L.A. Little League – Register Now
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  NEW CITY SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM

The City recently approved a new sidewalk repair program.  Here is a link to the story in the LA Times:

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-sidewalk-20161130-story.html

Through a cost-sharing initiative, this phase of Safe Sidewalks LA will also offer a limited number of rebates to property owners who are willing to fix their own sidewalks.

Specifically, Safe Sidewalks LA includes:

• Rebate Program: A limited-time rebate for eligible property owners willing to pay for their own sidewalk repairs and get them fixed in an accelerated time. Owners can receive up to $2,000 for a residential lot or $4,000 for a commercial lot. The rebate program will be available for three years.
• Access Request Program: Gives priority repair requests to people with a mobility disability who encounter physical barriers due to broken sidewalks, missing curb ramps or other barriers in the public right of way.
• The program also gives community members the ability to report a sidewalk in need of repair.

To submit a sidewalk repair request, go to www.sidewalks.lacity.org or call 3-1-1.

2.  BREAK-IN ON HILGARD

A homeowner reported that there was in break-in on the 300 block of Hilgard last night at 11 PM.  The homeowner’s alarm went off after the suspects broke a French door pane and entered but they left when the alarm sounded. No one was hurt and nothing was taken. LAPD and UCLA police arrived on the scene.

3.  AVOID PACKAGE THEFT

Unattended parcels on your doorstep are easy pickings this time of year for roaming thieves, according to police.  These thefts commonly occur during normal working hours, since many people are not at home. This is a crime that occurs in virtually every community in our country.

To avoid becoming a victim of package theft:

1. If your employer will allow it, have packages delivered to your office.

2. Request that the shipper hold your package at its pick-up facility so you can pick it up in person at your convenience.

3. Have packages delivered to a place where they can be received in person, such as the home of a trusted neighbor, who stays home during the day, or a retired relative.

4. If purchasing something from a large retailer, request your package be delivered to a local branch of the store so you can pick it up in person.

5. Request a specific delivery date and time from the shipper when you know you will be home.

6. Provide delivery instructions to the shipper so that packages can be left at a safe location at your home that is out of sight from the street.

7. Sign up for delivery alerts (text messages or e-mails) from the shipper, then call a trusted neighbor when the packages are delivered, and ask them to take the packages inside for safekeeping until you get home.

8. Request that the shipper require a signature confirmation upon delivery. This will prevent your package from being left at an unattended home.

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.

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,
Your Board of Directors
Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association

5.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – CONCERT, BOOK SALE AND MORE

December is a busy month at the Westwood Library.  For a complete list of events and activities, please CLICK HERE.  A few of the highlights include:

Used Book Sale – Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Final book sale of the year!  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. A great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

Concert – Fiato String Quartet – Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 PM.  Don’t miss the fourth and last concert in the 2016 Season of our popular Concert Series @ Westwood Library, featuring the Fiato String Quartet, Westwood Library’s Quartet in Residence.  The Fiato String Quartet will be joined by Claire Brazeau, principal oboe of the LA Chamber Orchestra, to present a fascinating program:

• Edwards – Two Pieces for Solo Oboe
• Haydn – Quartet no. 53 in D major, Op. 64, no. 5 (“The Lark”)
• Mozart – Quintet in C minor, K. 406 (for oboe and string quartet, arr. Lucarelli)
• Selection of Holiday Tunes

All concerts are FREE, with free parking at the library. Garage and library doors open at 2 p.m. Concerts last approximately one hour, with no intermission. After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by Fresh Corn Grill, Diddy Riese, and the Friends of Westwood Library.

Download the flyer at: http://www.lamusicalsalon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/LibraryConcert_December-e-r.pdf

6.  OVERDEVELOPMENT IN L.A. – TOWN HALL EVENT

On Saturday,  December 3 at 11:00 am at Stoner Recreation Center there will be a Westside Town Hall on over-development, traffic gridlock, and harm to our neighborhood character  – hosted by the Coalition to Preserve LA, Westsiders Opposed to Overdevelopment, the Playa Del Rey Guardians Society, and the Progressive Resource Center.

They will discuss City Hall’s controversial handling of the Martin Expo Town Center and Casden West L.A. mega-projects and other planning and land-use battles on the Westside.

7.  GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to give back to your community this holiday season.  Here are a few suggestions:

Spark of Love Toy Drive – ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.

• Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station.  Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities..
• To make a secure donation online, please click here.

The Giving Spirit – The Giving Spirit provides aid to these vulnerable and fragile lives by assembling and personally distributing survival kits to the children, women and families living on the streets of Los Angeles. These kits contain over 70 individual items providing sustenance to the homeless in their time of need.

Please join us to be a part of The Giving Spirit’s Winter Out Reach 2016 event! There are various shifts available from December 8 through December 11. All shifts commence at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd, LA 90049.

For more information and to sign up, please click here:
The Giving Spirit Winter Outreach

8.  MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES

Lionsgate will be holding the Premiere of “La La Land”, at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton with estimated street closure ending at 10:00 PM.  If you have any questions regarding this event, feel free to contact Michelle Dennis at 310-848-1137.

Samantha Sackler Productions is planning the premiere of “Office Christmas Party” to be held at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016.  If have any questions or concerns regarding the Allied premiere, please feel free to contact Erica Jean Pacheco or Marguerite Pellegrin of Entertainment Lighting at 818-252-7481.

9.  WEST L.A. LITTLE LEAGUE – REGISTER NOW

West LA Little League – 2017 Season Registration Open Now!

Visit www.wlall.org to register and learn more. Positive coaching environment, divisions based on skill and age. Best fields in West Los Angeles since 1951 – fields located at Sepulveda and Ohio.

Boys and girls ages 4-12: T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch, Baseball, Softball

T-BALL/COACH PITCH/MACHINE PITCH

• T-Ball (coed) – ages 4-5 (2 sessions: February–March and April–June)
• Coach Pitch – ages 6-7 (2 sessions: February–March and April–June)
• Machine Pitch – ages 7-9 (February–May)

BASEBALL

• Minors (AA, AAA) – ages 8-11 (February-May)
• Majors – ages 11-12 (February-May)

10.  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.

11.  RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

My wonderful housekeeper, Maleni Lopez, is looking for part-time work on Tuesdays, and/or half day Saturdays.  I do not need anyone five days a week and that’s why she has these extra days.

I cannot recommend her highly enough. She can do anything you ask – cook, clean, shop, and do laundry.

Please contact her directly on 310-808-4142.  Also please contact me if you need more information  jsimchowitz@gmail.com

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SEEKING HANDYMAN

I am looking for a qualified handyman/painter to repair small gutters. Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.

12.  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