HOLMBY NEWS
February 24, 2017

 

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

1.  CERT Classes – Emergency Response Training
2.  Metro Expo Line Closure this Weekend
3.  Garbage Bin Repair/Replacement
4.  SSA Security Group
5.  STK Restaurant at the W Hotel
6.  Girl Scout Cookie Sale Locations
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  CERT CLASSES – EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING

CERT Training starts March 7!  If you have not taken CERT training yet, here is your opportunity!

CERT Basic Training
2117 Butler Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
FIRE STATION 59
Station 59 is on the corner of Butler & Olympic.
There is free on-site parking

First class – Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Repeats Weekly on Tuesdays, until April 18, 2017

SIGN UP FOR FREE AT: https://goo.gl/QdPCbf

Why train?
If a major disaster occurs, the LAFD, paramedics, police…WILL NOT COME! They will be deployed FIRST to major incidents such as collapsed buildings. That is why you constantly hear…You MUST be prepared to take care of yourself. In the CERT course they say…“The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number of People.” When you are trained, you are far more equipped to deal with your circumstances without needing aid from outside sources.

CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. You will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies you should NOW have in your house, how much food, how much water but most importantly, how to protect your family in an emergency!

For more information:
— See the CERT LA flyer to learn more
— Visit http://www.cert-la.com/

2.  METRO EXPO LINE CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND

Metro is planning a two-phase full closure of the Expo Phase 2 Line to complete warranty work, system enhancements, and maintenance along the alignment.

Closures will take place February 24-26 between Expo/Bundy and Downtown Santa Monica.

For more information, please CLICK HERE .

3.  GARBAGE BIN REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

Did you know that there is no additional cost to replace or repair your missing or broken bins? Simply call the L.A. City Sanitation 24-hour Customer Care Center to make a request. 1-800-773-2489 It’s quick and easy! If you have the serial number of your broken bin, that will help.

4.  SSA SECURITY GROUP

A HWPOA member who was a client of SSA Security Group and Moore Protection when she lived in Pacific Palisades, recently invited both companies to make a presentation to Holmby Westwood residents at Westwood United Methodist Church.  SSA Security Group is a patrol company that hires retired and off duty policemen. Moore Protection is a monitoring company.  Both companies work together in Pacific Palisades, Hancock Park, Windsor Square and part of Brentwood.

HWPOA does not recommend, promote or endorse security companies or any other vendors or services. Please do your own due diligence if you would like to learn more about these companies:

SSA Security:
ssa-securitygroup.com
818-773-5600

Moore Protection
Inquiries@mooreprotection.net
310-540-7229

5.  STK RESTAURANT AT THE W HOTEL

The following is a review of STK from a Holmby Westwood resident:

“Last Friday evening my husband and I took advantage of the STK’s offer to try their restaurant located in the W Hotel on Hilgard Avenue.  They offered a $50 coupon and two free drinks. We found the room which included the bar to be beautiful.  The ambient noise level was low enough so that it was easy to have a comfortable conversation.  A minor criticism is that we found the volume of the music a little too loud and the track selections repetitious.  The menu spotlights steak dishes which we ordered along with other items.  We found the steak was cooked perfectly and everything else was delicious. Even though the restaurant was moderately busy, we experienced very attentive service including a visit by the manager, Michael Victoria.  We feel fortunate to have this lively and lovely new restaurant in our neighborhood and highly recommend it.”

STK located at The W Los Angeles would like to offer the members of HWPOA a special gift to welcome you all to the restaurant, newly opened at The W Hotel here in Westwood.

Each household may receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine along with a $50 Dining Credit towards your next visit to dine with us at STK.

Should you choose to accept the offer, STK will also keep you up to date on any special happenings at the hotel that might interest you.

Click Here To Make Your Special Reservation

6.  GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE LOCATIONS

It’s that time of year to make room in your freezer for a box of your favorite Girl Scout cookies.  This year’s effort marks the 100th anniversary of the cookie sales.  You can find out more about the Girl Scout cookie sale, its history, where the money goes, descriptions of the two new anniversary varieties, and how to access cookie sales on a digital platform by visiting the Girl Scouts website

Nearby Girl Scout cookie booth locations include:

• Ralphs Westwood Village – 10861 Weyburn Ave.
• Trader Joe’s – 1000 Glendon Ave.
• Rite Aid – 1001 Glendon Ave.

For a complete list of times and locations, please CLICK HERE

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Stop Senior Scams – Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Westwood Library.  Stop Senior Scams℠ is a great, unique theater troupe of senior citizens who are coming to our branch to teach us how to avoid the all too common scamming of either us or our loved ones.  Everyone in the group is between the ages of 64 and 98 and are very effective in helping you to understand how NOT to get scammed!

Also, Councilmember Paul Koretz will be on hand to meet and greet you and handout reusable shopping bags, so come and get all your questions answered by him as well!

Friends of Westwood Library Book Sale – Saturday, March 4 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Westwood Library.  Get a great deal on pre-loved books covering many genres and topics, while helping your library! Our book sales are huge and we only have a handful of these events per year. Don’t miss it!

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

RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASS

Dear Neighbors,

Make 2017 the year you begin a regular yoga practice.  Yoga improves balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Join our ongoing Saturday class this week for Restorative Yoga.   I’m teaching a class that’s restorative, appropriate for all levels, will end with a short meditation and is no charge for new students.

Saturday, February 25, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Village Church
No charge for first time students.

Call, text or email to enroll:
jlsummersb@gmail.com or 310–422-9673

Namaste,
Judy Brown
Westwood Hills Neighbor

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DOG WALKER AND PET SITTER AVAILABLE

Neighborhood resident available for Dog Walking ad Pet Sitting

Recent college graduate ready and able to walk your dogs. I can also feed your pets and care for them if you travel or work late. Don’t hesitate to call or email. References available.

Eli Clare – 310-310-9498
elirclare@gmail.com

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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

HOLMBY NEWS
February 17, 2017

 

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

If your membership to HWPOA is expired,
you can pay your dues online here:
Renew HWPOA Membership

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  City Council Candidates Forum
3.  USPS Blue Mailbox Warning
4.  LADWP Report on Power Outages
5.  Stormy Weather Safety Tips
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

From Officer Christopher Ragsdale, regarding the rape that was reported in last week’s news:

The incident that occurred was an acquaintance rape, where the suspect and victim knew each other and spent the night together.  The victim is alleging that the relationship became non-consensual.  This was not an intruder or predator.  If there was a threat to the community (such as a stranger or predator rape), the LAPD would alert the community immediately.

Residential Burglaries
There has been a series of Residential Burglaries developing in the Westside communities. The suspects typically knock or ring the doorbell to verify if anyone is home. When there is no answer, the suspects enter the side or rear of the residence and force entry typically by smashing the window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath as well as other areas of the home and removing Jewelry, cash, small valuables and small electronics.

Immediate detection is key to prevention and apprehension. Ensure that you have motion detection cameras that will immediately notify and alert you directly on your smart phone when activity is occurring at your front door or side access yards.

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

• SURVEILLANCE/SECURITY CAMERAS: Web based surveillance and doorbell 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 will also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.
• ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours. Accessible upstairs doors & windows should have alarm sensors and upstairs rooms should have motion sensors to include the master bedroom.
• 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.
• 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.

You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
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

2.  CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM

The Westwood Community Council and Westwood Neighborhood Council have organized the CD 5 Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Feb 21:

Fifth District Candidates Forum
Tuesday, February 21st
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
10750 Ohio Avenue
(in the John Carroll Parish Center on the corner of Ohio & Selby)
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Candidates Forum runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

All three candidates on the March 7th Primary Ballot — Jesse Max Creed, Mark Matthew Herd, and Paul Koretz — are participating in this Forum, which will focus specifically on Westwood, Westwood Village, and Fifth District issues.

All are welcome, and admission is free.  Free parking is available in the St. Paul Church Lot (enter on Selby Avenue), and street parking is available on Ohio or Selby.

Seating is first come, first served.  Complimentary coffee and other refreshments are graciously being provided by several of our Westwood area businesses.

In addition to questions posed by our three panelists, written questions can be submitted from the audience.

For more information, please click here:
CD5-CandidateForum

3.  USPS BLUE MAILBOX WARNING

Several blue collection mailboxes have recently been vandalized by potential thieves.  This has occured at the three drive-thru mailboxes at the Barrington Circle Post Office as well as the mailbox on Sepulveda near Montana, but it’s possible that the vandalism has occurred on other mailboxes as well.

Residents have reported discovering sticky material just under the drop-in slots. It’s applied by vandals/thieves to catch letters with checks & credit card info.

Janet Turner, local field deputy for our US Congressman Ted Lieu, immediately followed up with the Barrington PO, who told her that their mailboxes are theft-proof and the sticky glue has been removed.  However, nothing is totally immune to thieves.

Please be careful if you use the blue USPS mail collection boxes and make sure your letters have dropped all the way inside.

4.  LADWP REPORT ON POWER OUTAGES

The HWPOA Board of Directors recently met with representatives from the LADWP to address our concerns regarding the numerous power outages in the area.

The representatives reported that the outages are usually due to failed cables and failed joints.  They are working to identify the worst performing circuits and replace the oldest and most problematic cables.  They hope to improve reliability and performance, which is made more difficult with increased building and growth in the area.

The map below shows the cable replacement in our neighborhood in recent years and planned for the future.

LADWP Cable Replacement Map

5.  STORMY WEATHER SAFETY TIPS

Winter storms can mean big trouble for Angelenos who don’t prepare for wet weather. Here’s what you can do to safely ride out any storm.

Before a storm

• Prepare a basic emergency kit and store it in an accessible place. The kit should contain bottled water, flashlight, extra batteries, and a battery-operated radio or television
• Keep phones charged in case you lose power.
• Clear out debris from rain gutters, drainage channels, and pipes around your home.
• Secure large items like trash cans, toys, and yard decorations that may block street drainage systems.
• Get sandbags. Sandbags are available at select LAFD stations. A full list is available here or by visiting LAFD.org.

To report storm-related issues such as

• Downed trees
• Clogged storm drains
• Flooding
• Rock, land, or mudslides

Download the MyLA311 app or visit MyLA311.lacity.org! Use this app 24/7 to report issues. You can also include photos and geo-tag information with your reports to help crews respond and track reports you’ve submitted.

If stormy weather knocks down a power line

• Call DWP at 1-800-DIAL-DWP or 911 immediately.
• Assume the line is dangerous; stay away and warn others to do the same.
• Do not remove fallen tree limbs or other debris from power lines. Tree limbs and other objects can conduct electricity that can shock anyone coming in contact with them.

During a storm

• When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Do not go outside if you see lightning or hear thunder.
• Limit non-essential travel and avoid standing flood waters.
• If you encounter a flooded roadway, Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Just 6 inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Los Angeles World Airport Police Tour – Saturday February 18, 2017 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Sponsored by the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB). We will meet at the WLA Community Police Station (1663 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90025) promptly at 9:30 am.  You must RSVP  to attend and reserve your place on the bus:

Robert A. Ringler, Co-Chair – Mobile- (310) 365-5723
Email: – ringler@mac.com

This tour is subject to cancellation if an incident or demonstration should occur at LAX or if  we don’t get a reasonable attendance.

LAPD Blood Drive – Monday, February 20th, 2017 at the West Los Angeles Area Community Police Station (1663 Butler Avenue).  Please join us for LAPD-West Los Angeles Area’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.

Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter: BADGESoCal to schedule an appointment or call the Community Relations Sergeant, Sergeant II Justin Scott at 310-444-0743.

Give life, give blood!

Stop Senior Scams – Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Westwood Library.  Stop Senior Scams℠ is a great, unique theater troupe of senior citizens who are coming to our branch to teach us how to avoid the all too common scamming of either us or our loved ones.  Everyone in the group is between the ages of 64 and 98 and are very effective in helping you to understand how NOT to get scammed!

Also, Councilmember Paul Koretz will be on hand to meet and greet you and handout reusable shopping bags, so come and get all your questions answered by him as well!

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

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

My housekeeper, Maria Castro, is looking for several additional half-days per week. She has worked for me for several years. Very reliable, has her own car. Phone: (323) 252-6541. Email: castro213m@gmail.com.

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HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING WORK

I have an excellent housekeeper who is looking for several additional days of work. Hew name is Monica Moiyorga. Her telephone number is: 323.829.7114. I am glad to provide a reference. My telephone number is 310.497.1876.

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

Little Holmby area trunk shows featuring Worth New York Spring clothing collection. February 14-February 20.

Over 300 tops, dresses, skirts, jackets, and accessories featuring gorgeous European fabrics (including leather and suede) from the most casual to dressy.  The designs are exclusive to Worth, so you won’t see yourself coming and going!  You can view the line at www.worthnewyork.com.

Call or email Denise Barta for an appointment or details:  (310) 721-2500; dbarta@worthnewyork.com

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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

HOLMBY NEWS
February 10, 2017

 

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Valet Parking in Holmby Westwood
4.  City Council Candidates Forum
5.  LAUSD School Board Election
6.  Metro Expo Line Closure this Weekend
7.  Westwood Horizons Update
8.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
9.  Upcoming Community Events
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Monday, February 13 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd.  Note, the 7:30 start time is earlier than what was previously announced.  Please click here to see the agenda.

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.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

From the LAPD:

RAPE, FORCIBLE (any age, non consensual sexual intercourse)
Incident #: 170805432
10500 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR  |  1/14/2017 @ 8:15 AM
(NOTE: HWPOA just received this notification from the LAPD.  We have contacted the LAPD to get more information and will follow up.)

From a homeowner on Le Conte:

Yesterday at 2pm, a suspicious man knocked on our door. He claimed his name was “Giovani” and he was looking to meet a person named “Saeda?” He was belligerent, and was acting odd. I did not let him in, and he walked away. He was a tall African American man, wearing a brown jacket, red shirt, jeans, and sun-glasses. Our RING.com camera was able to record his photo. We called ACS and reported the incident, and shared the video with them. They agreed that this was probably a scam to try to rob our house. Please be aware of this suspicious person in our neighborhood.

3.  VALET PARKING IN HOLMBY WESTWOOD

Super Bowl Sunday saw a deluge of cars from parties in Bel Air.  At least 6 streets in Holmby Westwood were completely covered by an estimated 300 plus cars.

This proved to be a terrible problem for residents of those affected streets who live on the eastern portion of our neighborhood and chose to have people gather at their own homes.

This valet activity has been going on for a number of years and began when the LAFD restricted parking on some of the more narrow streets in Bel Air.  The valet companies’ solution was to bring those cars to our neighborhood.

The good news is that this should be the last time H-W has to endure this kind of activity.  This week, the city council approved, and the mayor has signed a modification to the valet ordinance that will require valet companies to submit a parking plan when they want to bring cars from Bel Air and park them in Holmby Westwood.  There are many other options available to valet companies and we have no doubt that they will figure it out.

This would not have happened without the support of Councilmember Paul Koretz and his staff, the board of HWPOA and Dennis Rosenblatt, chairperson of HWPOA’s Traffic Committee.  We are most grateful to CD5 and to Dennis for their help in resolving this matter.

4.  CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM

Warren Olney from KCRW will be moderating a Meet and Question this Sunday with the three CD 5 City Council candidates:

• Jesse Creed
• Mark Herd
• Paul Koretz

The forum is open to the public and will be held at:

Leo Baeck Temple
1300 N Sepulveda
Sunday, February 12
2-4 pm
Parking is free.

5.  LAUSD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

March 7th, 2017 is the Local School Board Election for District 4.

This is for a 5 1/2 year term! Voting makes a big difference for 650,000 LAUSD students. Regardless of having children in Private Schools or Public Schools – GOOD Public Schools are GOOD for EVERYONE in the community!

Absentee Ballots will be arriving this week! Please fill it out!

Otherwise, VOTE March 7th at your regular polling location.

Every VOTE counts!

6.  METRO EXPO LINE CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND

Metro is planning a two-phase full closure of the Expo Phase 2 Line to complete warranty work, system enhancements, and maintenance along the alignment.

Closures will take place February 10-12 between Palms Station and Expo/Bundy, and February 24-26 between Expo/Bundy and Downtown Santa Monica.

For more information, please CLICK HERE .

7.  WESTWOOD HORIZONS UPDATE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Residents of a Westwood retirement community who have been fighting eviction notices will not have to vacate the property until November, not April as originally expected, officials with the management company said Wednesday.

Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz has been leading the charge to try to stop the evictions, and on Tuesday introduced a motion asking the Housing and Community Investment Department to consider labeling the facility a residential hotel, which he said would prevent Watermark from using the Ellis Act to evict the residents.

For the complete story, please CLICK HERE.

8.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Bros will be holding the Premiere of “Fist Fight”, at 7:00 PM on February 13, 2017 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 regarding this event, feel free to contact Eric Tremble at 323-229-1626.

9.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

2nd Annual Tooth Fairy Convention – Saturday February 11, 2017 from 10am – 2pm at Exposition Park. This event is open to parents, children, and the overall community to learn about the importance of oral health.

Community partners, sponsors, oral healthcare providers and oral health advocates from all across Los Angeles will gather to offer resources and free oral health education.

For more information about this event, please CLICK HERE.

L.A. Musical Salon Dinner-Concert – Saturday, February 11, 2017 at The Bel-Air (formerly The Bel Air Bar & Grill).  Our 10th season kicks off tunefully with “An Evening of Chopin,” featuring concert pianist, composer and L.A. Musical Salon favorite Marek Zebrowski in concert with cellist Lars Hoefs, who was a member of our original Artists in Residence, the Blue Rose Trio, coming to us from Brazil.

Your ticket includes the concert and a 3-course dinner with wine, tax and tip included, which the musicians also join us for. Reservations are required. The 2017 flyer with reservation/membership form is at: www.lamusicsalon.org/2017Flyer

Cinema Under the Stars: Valentine’s Day Double-Feature – Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Westwood Village (1031 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles).  The Westwood Village Improvement Association, in partnership with UCLA Housing, invites you to a special FREE outdoor Valentine’s Day double-feature screening of Disney’s Moana and fan favorite, The Princess Bride!

Moana: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Princess Bride: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Doors open at 5:00pm, show starts at 6:00pm

Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is FREE and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up ahead of time to stake out a prime spot for the show. Tickets are not required to attend.  First 100 people at each showing will receive a special UCLA & Westwood Village blanket!

Arrive early to stop at one of our many dining options to grab takeout before the show. There’s plenty of parking across the street in the Broxton Public Parking Structure, which is a flat rate of $6 after 6pm!

LAPD Blood Drive – Monday, February 20th, 2017 at the West Los Angeles Area Community Police Station (1663 Butler Avenue).  Please join us for LAPD-West Los Angeles Area’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.

Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter: BADGESoCal to schedule an appointment or call the Community Relations Sergeant, Sergeant II Justin Scott at 310-444-0743.

Give life, give blood!

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

EXCELLENT CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Jhoy has 17 years experience in LA area in all aspects of Care giving… Extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable and willing to do what it takes to help the person in her care to be as comfortable as possible.  Jhoy is a delight to be with and is interested in either a live-in or live-out arrangement.  She so efficiently & lovingly cared for my mother for over 9 years as if my Mother were her own Grandmother.  I would give her a 10 plus ranking (1 low to 10 high) and can’t recommend her more highly.  Please contact one of us if you’re in need of a wonderful Caregiver in your family!  You will be very happy that you did!

Please contact Jhoy directly at 310 895-3162 or me at EZBNGRN@VERIZON.NET

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

Little Holmby area trunk shows featuring Worth New York Spring clothing collection. February 14-February 20.

Over 300 tops, dresses, skirts, jackets, and accessories featuring gorgeous European fabrics (including leather and suede) from the most casual to dressy.  The designs are exclusive to Worth, so you won’t see yourself coming and going!  You can view the line at www.worthnewyork.com.

Call or email Denise Barta for an appointment or details:  (310) 721-2500; dbarta@worthnewyork.com

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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.

On February 14, we have a special opportunity to hear Dr. Ed Chan, Professor of Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, during his visit to Southern California. This meeting will take place at my house (641 Warner Avenue) at 1:15.

Please feel free to contact me for more information. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting you!

Andrea Smith, ablsmith@dock.net

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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

HOLMBY NEWS
February 3, 2017

 

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

1.  Community Alert – Incident on Le Conte
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Street Repair Requests
4.  More Coyote Sightings
5.  Westwood Library – February Happenings
6.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
7.  Wilshire Blvd. Upcoming Closures
8.  Westwood Rec. Center – Community Meeting
9.  HWPOA Board Meeting
10.  LAPD Blood Drive
11.  Special Offer from STK at the W Hotel
12.  Upcoming Community Events
13.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
14.  Resident Ads
15.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  COMMUNITY ALERT – INCIDENT ON LE CONTE

A homeowner on Le Conte between Warner and Thayer reported the following incident:

On Monday morning 1/30 around 6:45AM a young Hispanic male was on my property on the driveway behaving erratically and yelling.  He was reading my newspaper and tearing it up and yelling.  He went to the front door and began banging on it and yelling into my home cameras.

ACS and LAPD were dispatched and he ran towards Warner Avenue.  According to the Police, he ran through yards on Warner Ave and climbed on one roof.  He was NOT apprehended.  He got away.

If you see this man in the area, please contact the LAPD immediately.

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ALERT

600 block Holmby Ave. 1/31/17, Between 5:20 PM and 6:40 PM.
1300 block Holmby Ave. 1/31/17, between 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM.

On 1/31/17, two Residential Burglaries occurred on Holmby Ave. In both cases the suspect(s) gained access to the rear yard and forced entry through a rear window.  Once inside the suspect(s) ransacked rooms removing jewelry, money and other valuables.

Immediate Detection and verification is crucial to the arrest and apprehension of these suspects: http://ktla.com/2015/08/28/after-attempted-home-invasion-in-valley-village-lapd-looks-for-suspect-for-hours/.

Consider simple devices such as the www.Ring.com doorbell camera as well as other easy self installed wifi security cameras that will IMMEDIATELY alert you of any suspicious activity at your front door or side access gate/yard. This will allow you to immediately detect an intruder. Please review and consider the below prevention and detection tips for your home.

Receive notifications when crime occurrs in your neighborhood by signing up for ALERTS at www.crimemapping.com.

LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 170805307
BEVERLY GLEN BL & COMSTOCK  |  1/31/2017 @ 5:20 PM

3.  STREET REPAIR REQUESTS

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on March 9, 2017.

The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets

The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs.

If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than Monday, February 6.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

4.  MORE COYOTE SIGHTINGS

We continue to receive reports of coyotes in the area.  Residents reported seeing coyotes on Thayer at Le Conte, on Dalehurst and on Warner.  Some sightings have been at night and other sightings have been in the morning.

Please take appropriate precautions with your children and pets, as well as keep your trash covered and pet food inside. It is very common for coyotes to come into Holmby Westwood neighborhoods to hunt for food and neighborhood pets.

For more information about coyote safety precautions, please click here:
http://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/urban-coyotes-keeping-your-pets-safe

5.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS

The Westwood Branch Library has a busy month of events and activities for adults, teens and children.  A few of the events include Adult acting classes, Shakespeare programming, Opera Talk, Valentine Robot art lab, childrens’ storytime and lego building classes.

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood

6.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Bros will be holding the Premiere of “Lego Batman”, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Regency Village Theaters, 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 regarding this event, feel free to contact Eric Tremble at 323-229-1626.

7.  WILSHIRE BLVD. UPCOMING CLOSURES

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Stretches of Wilshire Boulevard near Fairfax Avenue could be closed for 18 consecutive weekends to accommodate work on the Metro Purple Line subway extension, Metro officials said Wednesday.

Pending final approval from the city Board of Public Works, the closures will take place beginning Feb. 10 between 8 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays, according to Metro.

Residents and motorists are advised to plan ahead, follow street detours and allow extra time to get through the area.

The scheduled work will be done by contractor Skanska Traylor Shea, which will excavate portions of Wilshire and adjacent sidewalks and replace them with concrete deck panels that will serve as a temporary street surface.

Metro said no decking work will take place during the regular work week and local access for businesses and residents will be maintained.

The 18-weekend schedule will include 10 weekend closures from Spaulding Avenue to Fairfax Avenue, four weekend closures at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue and four consecutive weekend closures from Fairfax Avenue to Crescent Heights Boulevard.

8.  WESTWOOD REC. CENTER – COMMUNITY MEETING

There is an upcoming community meeting at Westwood Recreation Center on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6 p.m.  Click below for more information:

9.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Monday, February 13 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd.   Agenda will be posted in next week’s newsletter.

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

10.  LAPD BLOOD DRIVE

11th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Helping save lives, on and off the job.

Monday, February 20th, 2017
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Give life, give blood!

Please join us for LAPD-West Los Angeles Area’s
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.

The Blood Mobile will be parked in front of West Los Angeles Area Community Police Station located at 1663 Butler Avenue, West Los Angeles, 90025.

Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter: BADGESoCal to schedule an appointment or call the Community Relations Sergeant, Sergeant II Justin Scott at 310-444-0743.

11.  SPECIAL OFFER FROM STK AT THE W HOTEL

STK located at The W Los Angeles would like to offer the members of HWPOA a special gift to welcome you all to the restaurant, newly opened at The W Hotel here in Westwood.

Each household may receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine along with a $50 Dining Credit towards your next visit to dine with us at STK.

Should you choose to accept the offer, STK will also keep you up to date on any special happenings at the hotel that might interest you.

Click Here To Make Your Special Reservation

12.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

L.A. Musical Salon Dinner-Concert – Saturday, February 11, 2017 at The Bel-Air (formerly The Bel Air Bar & Grill).  Our 10th season kicks off tunefully with “An Evening of Chopin,” featuring concert pianist, composer and L.A. Musical Salon favorite Marek Zebrowski in concert with cellist Lars Hoefs, who was a member of our original Artists in Residence, the Blue Rose Trio, coming to us from Brazil.

Your ticket includes the concert and a 3-course dinner with wine, tax and tip included, which the musicians also join us for. Reservations are required. The 2017 flyer with reservation/membership form is at: www.lamusicsalon.org/2017Flyer

Cinema Under the Stars: Valentine’s Day Double-Feature – Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Westwood Village (1031 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles).  The Westwood Village Improvement Association, in partnership with UCLA Housing, invites you to a special FREE outdoor Valentine’s Day double-feature screening of Disney’s Moana and fan favorite, The Princess Bride!

Moana: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Princess Bride: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Doors open at 5:00pm, show starts at 6:00pm

Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is FREE and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up ahead of time to stake out a prime spot for the show. Tickets are not required to attend.  First 100 people at each showing will receive a special UCLA & Westwood Village blanket!

Arrive early to stop at one of our many dining options to grab takeout before the show. There’s plenty of parking across the street in the Broxton Public Parking Structure, which is a flat rate of $6 after 6pm!

13.  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.

14.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ARBORIST / LANDSCAPER

I need a referral for a landscaper and/or arborist that is familiar with drainage and tree root problems.  Please send to sharlyn207@gmail.com

Thank you.

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SEEKING WEATHER STRIPPER

Can anyone recommend a good weather stripper?  If so, please contact me at swy333@gmail.com.  Thank you.

Sandra

15.  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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa