HOLMBY NEWS
April 26, 2019

 

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Tuesday, May 14
2.  Holmby Westwood Green Team – Tree Survey
3.  Speed Bump Applications
4.  LAPD Crime Report
5.  Prescription Drug Take Back Day
6.  Sarah Leonard Trunk Show
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – TUESDAY, MAY 14

You are invited to join us for the

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
7:15 PM – Meet and Greet
7:30 PM – Meeting will begin

WHERE:
Belmont Village
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
(at Warner Ave.)
Free parking is available in the garage below the building.

Our agenda includes:

• City Councilmember Paul Koretz
• Honoring Victor Roberts, Holmby Park
• LAPD Senior Lead Officer Chris Ragsdale
• Holmby Westwood’s Green Team
• Save Hilgard Avenue – Esther Magna & Paula Rogers

We will also be electing our 2019-20 HWPOA Board of Directors.  Click below to see the slate of nominees:

2019-20 HWPOA Board Slate

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

2.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM – TREE SURVEY

The HWPOA Green Team is again working with the UCLA Geography Department to study Holmby Westwood’s valuable “urban forest.”  Over the next 4-5 weeks you may see students working in pairs throughout the neighborhood measuring the height and diameter of our street trees and photographing them.  The students are working on refining the Holmby Westwood Street Tree Inventory to give us more complete information on our trees—both the range of species in the neighborhood and an assessment of their condition.  Please welcome the students as they complete their work.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kathryn Welch  Howe:   khowe.kwh@gmail.com
Marnie Bodek: mossbodek@msn.com

3.  SPEED BUMP APPLICATIONS

Get a Speed Bump on Your Street!

Applications open at 8:00 am Wednesday, May 1 to request a speed bump on your street. Only 30 requests are accepted per City Council District, so the process is highly competitive. Applications usually sell out the morning they open, so make sure you set an alarm to file yours at 8:00 am SHARP on 5/1!  Apply at http://tiny.cc/SpeedBump

4.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 190808869
HILGARD AV & LINDBROOK DR  |  4/21/2019 @ 7:30 AM

SECURITY SUGGESTIONS
A homeowner recently suggested several security measures that might deter criminals from entering your property:

Cowbells on gates – Try attaching a cowbell on gates or fences that criminals might climb.  The clang of the cowbell will alert the homeowner and may scare away the criminal.  Cowbells may be purchased on Amazon.

Video warning signs – Amazon also sells signs that say “Smile, You’re on Camera”, which can be posted outside of your home.  Even if you don’t have video surveillance, the sign itself may be a deterrent to criminals who don’t want to be caught on camera.

5.  PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Come dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medication. Make some space in the medicine cabinet, help prevent misuse, and dispose of medication in an environmentally friendly way.

Location:  10833 Le Conte Ave  (At the intersection of Tiverton Ave @ Le Conte Ave)

Date:  Saturday, April 27th 10am-2pm.

Bring: Unused, expired, unwanted prescription and over-the-counter tablets/capsules.

Do Not Bring: Needles, sharps, syringes with needles, aerosols, pressurized containers, bloody or infectious waste, hydrogen peroxide

6.  SARAH LEONARD TRUNK SHOW

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers holds the record as the longest-running merchant in Westwood Village.  On May 3rd and 4th, they will be holding a trunk show featuring limited and one of a kind jewelry.

1055 Westwood Blvd
in the heart of Westwood Village
310-208-3131
sarahleonardjewelers.com

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Photoville LA – Until Sunday, May 5 at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City.  Photoville — the largest annual photographic event in New York City — is heading to Los Angeles for the first time in its seven-year history! Annenberg Space for Photography Presents Photoville LA, created and produced by United Photo Industries, will feature exhibitions in repurposed shipping containers, photo cubes, and lightboxes that will create a festival atmosphere with multiple galleries for Angelenos to explore.  For more information, please click here

UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema – April 27 – May 11 at the Billy Wilder Theater. The UCLA Film & Television Archive continues its long tradition of celebrating the best cinema from Iran and the Iranian diaspora with this selection of new works and restorations. Comedies and daring satires will screen alongside gripping dramas and documentaries that explore the complex realities of Iran’s contemporary moment and the history that shaped it.  For more information, please click here: UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema

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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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 ROOFER

I am looking for a high quality roofer who can fix (or possibly replace) my roof.  If you have a recommendation, please email meirvgolda@gmail.com or call me at (310) 474-7673.  Thank you!

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
April 19, 2019

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Upcoming Holidays – Relaxed Parking
3.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
4.  Plastic Straw Restrictions – New Ordinance
5.  Housing Bill Update – SB 50
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY, RESIDENCE: Day, Entry By Force
Incident #: 919-00373-3499
10500 BLK LINDBROOK DR, LOS ANGELES, CA  |  4/10/2019 @ 7:21 PM

DAYTIME BURGLARIES
Last week, we reported a burglary that took place on Malcolm.  While the police report listed the incident at 10:00 PM, the homeowners wanted us to report that the burglary actually took place at 6:40 PM, when it was still light out.  The suspects left their home carrying a sack of the homeowners possessions.  Please be vigilant and report anything that looks suspicious, whether it is day or night.  Not all crimes are committed in the dark.

2.  UPCOMING HOLIDAYS – RELAXED PARKING

The City of LA has relaxed parking restrictions for the upcoming holidays of Passover, Easter and Shavuot.   Time limits and preferential parking restrictions will be relaxed on specific dates.  Meters, tow-away zones and other safety violations will still be enforced.

To see the memo with specific locations and dates, please click here:
Passover, Easter & Shavuot Holidays 2019 Relaxed Parking

3.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 14 at Belmont Village. A new Board of Directors for 2019-20 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers, including:

• Councilmember Paul Koretz
• Officer Chris Ragsdale, LAPD
• Speakers for Holmby Westwood’s Green Team
• Speakers for Save Hilgard Avenue

Mark your calendars!

4.  PLASTIC STRAW RESTRICTIONS – NEW ORDINANCE

Plastic straws are only available by request in Los Angeles, beginning on Earth Day.

Plastic pollution is a big problem for our oceans and waterways.  Plastics do not break down in the environment, but instead break up into smaller pieces, which are ingested by marine life and poison, starve or suffocate them.

To reduce the harmful effects of plastic pollution, the City of Los Angeles has adopted a plastic Straws-on-Request Ordinance to encourage everyone to reduce their use of disposable plastic straws.

The Ordinance becomes effective on April 22, 2019, in honor of Earth Day.

Please see LA City Sanitation’s webpage about this Ordinance for more details: lacitysan.org/straws

And please consider purchasing your own reusable straws!

5.  HOUSING BILL UPDATE – SB 50

From the L.A. Times:

For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles City Council has come out against a plan by a San Francisco-based state senator to lift restrictions on higher-density housing near rail stations, major bus routes and areas with high concentrations of jobs.

On a 12 to 0 vote Tuesday, council members authorized the city’s lobbyists to oppose Senate Bill 50 — authored by Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener— one of a handful of bills targeting the state’s housing crisis.

Councilman Paul Koretz, who represents part of the Westside, called the bill a “handout for developers” that would result in the destruction of historic districts and single-family neighborhoods.

SB 50 would allow developers to build four- to five-story residential projects near rail stations and major transit stops. In neighborhoods with frequent bus service, and areas designated as “job rich,” cities and counties would be forced to relax their zoning requirements and allow the construction of smaller apartment or townhouse projects.

L.A. neighborhood groups in locations such as Westwood, Sunland-Tujunga, Pacific Palisades and South Los Angeles have come out against the bill, with many arguing that it would shift planning decisions to Sacramento.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 20 at Westwood Rec. Center.  Egg hunts from 11:00-3:00 PM (time slots vary by age range).  Jumpers, games, treat bags, face painting, Mr. Bunny and more!  Food for sale.  Admission is $3 when you pre-register by April 19 or $5 on the day of the event.  Don’t forget to bring your own basket!  For more information, please click here:
Westwood Rec. Center Eggstravaganza

Documentary Screening: Ask Dr. Ruth – Monday, April 22, 7:30 PM at the Hammer Museum.  This documentary portrait chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. (2019, dir. Ryan White, 100 min.)  The film will be followed by a Q&A with director Ryan White and Liz Goldwyn, author, filmmaker, and founder of The Sex Ed.  Click here for more information.

Westwood Village Concert Series – The Westwood Village Improvement Association, in partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Department Of Ethnomusicology, presents the Westwood Village Concert Series.

Join us for a weekly music lunchtime series on every Thursday in April at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market by Farmer Mark on Broxton Avenue. Concerts are free and open to the public!

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00pm  – 2:00pm
Music of India Ensemble & Music of the Balkans Ensemble

UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:

• Forbidden Hollywood:  When Sin Ruled the Movies
• UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema
• Family Flicks – The Music Man

Click here to see a list of upcoming events:  UCLA Archive

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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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

LUNG GROUP MEETING

The next meeting of the Los Angeles area group for people with lung conditions such as bronchiectasis and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) will be Monday, May 6, at 1:15 pm, at 641 Warner Avenue, in Westwood. No RSVP is necessary and there are no fees.

Our group meets about every two months to update each other on our conditions, treatments, meds, research, resources, experiences, and anything else that might be helpful or interesting to the group. It’s a wonderful resource as well as providing a support group of people who are going through similar symptoms and treatments.

People are also welcome to be on the email list to receive information about bronchiectasis, MAC, and NTM (non-tuberculous mycobacteria), as well as notes from meetings of two other groups (New York and Palm Springs) that are very informative. To be added to this list, or for questions, email Andrea Smith at ablsmith@dock.net.

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AHMANSON SEASON TICKETS

I am looking for someone to purchase one or both of my Ahmanson season tickets for 2019-2020. The tickets are for Saturday evenings, Series A2, Orchestra Row E, and are for seven plays at a cost of $749 per person for the season.  As of this evening the Ahmanson has not released the exact dates. As soon as they do I will notify the purchaser. The current deadline for season ticket renewal is April 19, however, in the past they have briefly extended the deadline.

Below is the link for the 2019 – 2020 Ahmanson Season:
https://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/press-room/press-releases-and-photos/archive/2019/march/center-theatre-group-announces-2019-2020-season-at-ahmanson-theatre/

I would prefer to carpool with the other ticket-holder and possibly have a bite to eat prior to the performances.

Contact:
caculturalevents@yahoo.com
310-614-6295

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

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
April 12, 2019

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  New App – Real Time Police & Fire Activity
3.  Jewish Holiday – Relaxed Parking
4.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
5.  Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event
6.  Westwood Connect Day – Volunteers Needed
7.  Prescription Drug Take Back Day
8.  Metro Purple Line Extension – New Video
9.  Upcoming Community Events
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 190808103
600 BLOCK HILGARD AV  |  4/4/2019 @ 7:30 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 190808157
800 BLOCK MALCOLM AV  |  4/6/2019 @ 10:00 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 190808338
10500 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  4/10/2019 @ 11:30 AM
(see below for details)

POLICE ACTIVITY ON LINDBROOK – Wednesday Night 4/10
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was conducting a surveillance of suspected Burglary suspects believed to be committing crimes throughout the region to include the West Los Angeles Area.  After observing the suspects committing a Burglary of a residence in the 10500 block of Lindbrook Drive, the LASD surveillance units requested assistance from LAPD-West L.A. Area uniformed patrol officers and attempted to stop the suspects.  During the attempted stop, the suspect’s vehicle collided with a police vehicle while attempting to escape.

Following the collision, three suspects fled from the vehicle with two being taken into custody shortly after.  The third suspect was apprehended in the area a short time later following a perimeter search.  The suspects were charged with residential burglary along with additional supplemental enhancements and charges.

2.  NEW APP – REAL TIME POLICE & FIRE ACTIVITY

From WLAPD Officer Chris Ragsdale:

I frequently receive calls, emails, and questions regarding police activity to include an orbiting police helicopter in the neighborhood. I am happy to report that there is now a free App that will notify you on your smart phone or device of real time police activity and emergency calls for service in your community.

You may download the Citizen App directly to your smart phone or device from the App store. Once you have set up the App with your area, you will begin to receive notifications and real time information on police and fire department activity and calls for service in your community.

View this local news story link for more detailed information about the Citizen App: https://ktla.com/2019/04/08/citizen-app-review-iphone-android-los-angeles/.

3.  JEWISH HOLIDAYS – RELAXED PARKING

The City of LA has relaxed parking restrictions for the upcoming Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot.   Time limits and preferential parking restrictions will be relaxed on specific dates.  Meters, tow-away zones and other safety violations will still be enforced.

To see the memo with specific locations and dates, please click here:
Passover & Shavuot Holidays 2019 Relaxed Parking

4.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 14 at Belmont Village. More details to follow.  A new Board of Directors for 2019-20 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers.  Mark your calendars!

5.  FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT

It’s time for spring cleaning!  Do you have furniture, oversized toys, appliances, and other items to get rid of?  It’s time to purge!

On Saturday, April 13th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, LA Sanitation & Environment is hosting Free Bulky Item Drop Off events at five locations throughout Los Angeles.  We will only be accepting bulky items… no building debris, concrete, dirt, asphalt or hazardous waste will be accepted.  Nearby location:

West Los Angeles Yard
2027 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90025

Questions?  Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Or visit lacitysan.org/bulky

6.  WESTWOOD CONNECT DAY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The City of Los Angeles,  as well as state and other local community partners are planning the Westwood Connect Day on Wednesday, April 24th at the Westwood Recreation Center.

Connect Days are community events that bring service providers, community partners, governmental agencies, and dedicated volunteers together so that individuals experiencing homelessness can be connected to an array of services simultaneously.

At the Westwood Connect Day, there will be housing resources, legal assistance, medical services, hygiene kits, showers, haircuts, new clothes, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Volunteers are still needed! Opportunities include:

• Setting up the event
• Organizing and handing out donations
• Serving meals
• Assisting our guests in navigating through providers and services
• Working the check-in table, bag/bike check and volunteer table
• Handing out hygiene kits

For more information, sign up to volunteer or donate items, please contact Erin Schneider at eschneider@bos.lacounty.gov or call (310) 231-1170.

7.  PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Come dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medication. Make some space in the medicine cabinet, help prevent misuse, and dispose of medication in an environmentally friendly way.

Location:  10833 Le Conte Ave  (At the intersection of Tiverton Ave @ Le Conte Ave)

Date:  Saturday, April 27th 10am-2pm.

Bring: Unused, expired, unwanted prescription and over-the-counter tablets/capsules.

Do Not Bring: Needles, sharps, syringes with needles, aerosols, pressurized containers, bloody or infectious waste, hydrogen peroxide

8.  METRO PURPLE LINE EXTENSION – NEW VIDEO

The Purple Line Extension will extend the subway nine miles from Wilshire/Western Station to Westwood, mostly under Wilshire Boulevard. The project is being built in three sections with this video focusing on the first section between Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/La Cienega.

The Purple Line Extension is scheduled to open to Wilshire/La Cienega in 2023, to Century City in 2025 and to Westwood in 2027.

WATCH VIDEO – CLICK HERE

9.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Night of 100 Solos: A Centennial Event – Tues., April 16 at 8pm at UCLA Royce Hall.  To commemorate the centennial of Merce Cunningham, the Merce Cunningham Trust is co-producing Night of 100 Solos, the largest Cunningham Event ever created.  Click here for tickets and more information.

Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 20 at Westwood Rec. Center.  Egg hunts from 11:00-3:00 PM (time slots vary by age range).  Jumpers, games, treat bags, face painting, Mr. Bunny and more!  Food for sale.  Admission is $3 when you pre-register by April 19 or $5 on the day of the event.  Don’t forget to bring your own basket!  For more information, please click here:
Westwood Rec. Center Eggstravaganza

Westwood Village Concert Series – The Westwood Village Improvement Association, in partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Department Of Ethnomusicology, presents the Westwood Village Concert Series.

Join us for a weekly music lunchtime series on every Thursday in April at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market by Farmer Mark on Broxton Avenue. Concerts are free and open to the public!

Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Music of Mexico Ensemble

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00pm  – 2:00pm
Music of India Ensemble & Music of the Balkans Ensemble

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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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 CARE GIVER AVAILABLE

I would like to recommend Jhoy Victorino, Excellent Care Giver, who is looking for a Friday, Saturday & Sunday position.

Jhoy has 19 years experience in the L.A. Area.  She worked for my dear Mother for almost 9 years giving her TLC Plus before my Mother passed at 98 ½ years young!!  Jhoy was responsible for making the last years of my Mother’s life so very comfortable and pleasant.  Jhoy has had training in the care for Disabled Adults also and is extremely capable, experienced and a lovely person to have in one’s home.  She is a very neat & well organized person who provided complete care for my Mother including administering her medications, daily routines of food preparation, bathing, foot massage, dressing, assistance in getting out of bed and communication with doctors and with our family.

Please contact Jhoy Victorino directly @ 310 895-3162 for an interview.

If you need further information, please contact Debra @ 310 433-2950 or e-mail EZBNGRN@VERIZON.NET and I will be happy to give you any further information that you need.

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

Worth New York trunk show in Little Holmby starts today and runs through April 13.  Hundreds of pieces of women’s clothing for all lifestyles, from casual to cocktail.  Sizes 0-16.  Gorgeous scarves starting at $158.  All fabrics and designs are unique to Worth and cannot be found in retail stores.

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

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

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
April 5, 2019

 

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

1.  Tree Planting Event – A Success!
2.  HWPOA Board Meeting
3.  LAPD Crime Report
4.  Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
5.  Westwood Library Pop-Up Book Sale
6.  Movie Premieres – Street Closures
7.  Crest Theater Update
8.  Metro Purple Line – April Update
9.  800 Degrees Pizzeria – Grand Re-Opening
10.  Paid Summer Internship – L.A. Sanitation
11.  Upcoming Community Events
12.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
13.  Resident Ads
14.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  TREE PLANTING EVENT – A SUCCESS!

Last Saturday, the Holmby Westwood Green Team and TreePeople volunteers and staff planted the 26th Parkway Tree in Little Holmby: 19 Coast Live Oaks (Quercus agrifolia) on Malcolm Avenue and 7 Olive Trees (Olea Europaea) on Manning.  Thank you to all HWPOA Board members and Holmby Westwood neighbors who came to help and support!

HWPOA made a donation to TreePeople in thanks for their extensive assistance over the past two years. Here is a copy of our letter to Tree People and recognition of our work from TreePeople’s Founder and President Andy Lipkis (click here).

2.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd.  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.

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 190807687
300 BLOCK LORING AV  |  3/27/2019 @ 2:25 AM

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 190807688
10800 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  3/18/2019 @ 6:45 PM

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

4.  SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association

The HWPOA Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We usually meet on the second Tuesday of every month except for August and December. We ask only that you be a financially current member of the Association for the past 2 years and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life we have all come to know and enjoy.

You will work with many neighbors who serve on the Board, some who have served for many years. This is a way to help your community, to work with city officials and departments, to plan events, and to support the protections in place today.

The Holmby Westwood community is over 80 years old and preservation, livability, and schools are key to its residential value. Serving on our Board of Directors is a way to safeguard one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

Our meetings are held at Belmont Village, Wilshire at Warner Ave., at 7:30 PM. Our committees include: Security, Parkway Tree Green Team, Traffic, Holmby Park, Architectural Supervising Committee, 4th of July event, Filming (in the neighborhood), WLAPD liaison and more.

Please, contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and let her know that you want to join our Board. Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is April 8. We look forward to hearing from you!!

Many thanks,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors

5.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY POP-UP BOOK SALE

Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale this Saturday, April 6th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids’ books and art books) will be for sale at the usual great prices! It’s a great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

Parking is validated.

6.  MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES

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

Monday, April 8, 2019
Universal Studios will be holding the Premiere of “Little”, at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, feel free to contact Ian Levitt at 310- 801- 4949.

Thursday, April 11, 2019
20th Century Fox will be holding the premiere of “Breakthrough”, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, feel free to contact Talia Shnaider at 310- 742-1064 or 818-926-8319.

7.  CREST THEATER UPDATE

From CAP UCLA:

We are delighted to share that BAR Architects has been selected for the renovation of the landmark Crest Theatre which will be transformed into the UCLA Nimoy Theater, a new off-campus performing arts space that will be operated and managed by CAP UCLA.

For more information, click here to read the press release.

8.  METRO PURPLE LINE – APRIL UPDATE

The Purple Line Extension is making progress. This month we are hosting our first ever webinar to the public on Wednesday, April 24 from 12pm – 1pm.

For more info on the webinar, follow the link: https://bit.ly/2YSNzJQ

Also get the latest project updates through our April Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2WM6k00

9.  800 DEGREES PIZZERIA – GRAND RE-OPENING

800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen is relaunching its Westwood location with a new franchise operating partner after closing in October. It will remain at its original location on Lindbrook Drive in Westwood Village.

800 Degrees has changed its menu to offer options beyond pizzas such as salads, salmons and more woodfired items. It will also offer vegan options.

10.  PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP – L.A. SANITATION

Paid 6-week internship at LASAN:
$13.25/hour
June 17-July 26, 2019
Click here to see internship flyer

Requirements:

• Must be a high school junior or senior in Fall 2019, or a high school graduate starting first year of college in Fall 2019
• Must live in the City of Los Angeles
• Must attend high school either in the City of Los Angeles or in LAUSD
• Must be enrolled in advanced math & sciences classes and have completed Algebra II with a grade of B or higher
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm for the duration of the program
• If selected, must provide proof of legal right to work and an Emergency Release Form

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit all documentation (see above) as a complete package to SAN.sites@lacity.org on or before Friday, April 19, 2019. The earlier you submit, the greater your chances! If you have any questions or would like to know more about us, please contact Celeste Farrar at SAN.sites@lacity.org or visit www.lacitysan.org/careers

11.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Hammer Forum: The Mueller Report – Wed. April 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum.  Assessing the impact of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report are Malcolm Nance, author and U.S. intelligence veteran; CNN analyst Asha Rangappa, a former F.B.I. special agent; and Scott Horton, a Columbia law professor. Moderated by journalist and KPFK 90.7 FM radio host Ian Masters.

Night of 100 Solos: A Centennial Event – Tues., April 16 at 8pm at UCLA Royce Hall.  To commemorate the centennial of Merce Cunningham, the Merce Cunningham Trust is co-producing Night of 100 Solos, the largest Cunningham Event ever created.  Click here for tickets and more information.

12.  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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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.

13.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ROOF REPAIR SERVICE

Dear Neighbors …

This winter’s rain finally got my attention.  My Spanish tile roof has sprung a couple of serious leaks.

I’d appreciate any recommendations for a roof repair service.

Thanks in advance.
drgrmacarole@verizon.net

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

Worth New York trunk show in Little Holmby starts today and runs through April 13.  Hundreds of pieces of women’s clothing for all lifestyles, from casual to cocktail.  Sizes 0-16.  Gorgeous scarves starting at $158.  All fabrics and designs are unique to Worth and cannot be found in retail stores.

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

14.  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

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.