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Holmby News 9-6-24

HOLMBY NEWS
September 6, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2.  LAPD Report – New Burglary Hotline
3.  Stop Signs – Safety Reminder
4.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
5.  Seeking Volunteers for Young Families Meet-Up
6.  UCLA News: Updated Policies Regarding Protests
7.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting.  The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.  Please click here to see the agenda.

Please note, the meeting was moved to 8:00 PM so that members may watch the Presidential Debate.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  LAPD REPORT – NEW BURGLARY HOTLINE

From the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office (LADA):

New Residential Burglary Hotline
Community members who have information about residential burglaries are encouraged to share their tips and leads by calling LADA at: (877) 542-9370. The information collected will be directed to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for investigation and follow-up.

LA District Attorney’s
Residential Burglary Hotline
(877) 542-9370

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

3.  STOP SIGNS – SAFETY REMINDER

It has come to our attention that, for some time, there exists a disregard for stop signs in Holmby Westwood as well as elsewhere in the city. Some drivers appear to think stop signs are simply a suggestion. This has caused some near miss accidents and some near miss personal injury in our neighborhood. There have also been a couple of hit and run reports in nearby communities.

PLEASE MAKE A FULL STOP AT STOP SIGNS IN HOLMBY WESTWOOD, and PLEASE BE WATCHFUL IF YOU ARE WALKING OR DRIVING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Thank you.

4.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

A Green Team Success Story
The Green Team is thrilled to report a significant response to our door tag campaign, which introduced the updated parkway tree plan for Holmby Westwood streets and the new Holmby Westwood Green Team website. The positive feedback from several residents is a testament to the impact of our collective efforts. We’re excited to share a success story that not only demonstrates the website’s positive impact but also makes us all proud of what we’ve achieved together.

Recently, a neighborhood resident on one of the streets in Holmby Westwood was thinking about the advantages of having a parkway tree in front of his house.  As he was considering which tree species to plant, a door tag was delivered to his home. Upon receiving the door tag, the resident easily navigated the new Green Team website. He found the recommended tree species for his street in the “Updated Parkway Tree Plan” section, along with the “How to Plant a Tree in 5 Easy Steps” section. He then planted the right tree for his street. Here is the beautiful new white crepe myrtle that he planted.

This success is great for the residents, our neighborhood, and the city. We hope that other residents will also use the various resources available on the Green Team website as they plant new parkway trees and care for our beautiful tree canopy. Go Green!

Visit Us at:  HolmbyWestwoodGreenTeam.org

Working Together to Preserve Holmby Westwood’s Beautiful Tree Canopy

5.  SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUNG FAMILIES MEET-UP

HWPOA is looking for one or more residents to spearhead a Halloween Meet-up for young families in the neighborhood.  We would be happy to put the details in our newsletter if several people would like to get together to plan it.  With young students in many different schools, it might be a good way to meet neighbors.  The meet-up could be on a weekend afternoon, possibly with costumes, snacks and activities.

If you are interested in hosting or volunteering, please email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.  Thanks!

6.  UCLA NEWS: UPDATED POLICIES REGARDING PROTESTS

Dear Westwood Community,

This summer, UCLA staff and faculty have been assessing UCLA’s policies and processes related to free speech and campus safety, developing new initiatives to promote dialogue and well-being, enhancing efforts to combat discrimination in all its forms, and establishing plans to help Bruins rebuild connections following a challenging spring.

Today, we are sharing UCLA’s updated Interim Time, Place and Manner (TPM) policies. These policies govern certain uses of UCLA property, including supporting our community in hosting events on campus and defining when, where and how Bruins and visitors can exercise their First Amendment rights on campus.

As UCLA heads into the fall quarter with classes resuming on September 26, we plan to share additional communications and updates with you for your awareness.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Best,
Duane

Duane Muller (she/her)
Senior Executive Director
UCLA Government and Community Relations
dmuller@support.ucla.edu
https://advocacy.ucla.edu/

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Cinema Under the Stars: Ratatouille
Saturday, September 14 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
on Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village (1036 Broxton)

Come watch “Ratatouille” with us! Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie screening with live music and crafting before the show. 

Event Details:

  • Pre-show Event: 6:00 pm – Sunset
  • Movie Time: 30 min after sunset at 7:30 pm

Highlights:

RSVP and Important Information

Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice
Sep 14, 2024–Jan 5, 2025
at the Hammer Museum

Opening soon—Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice is a groundbreaking exhibition that confronts the climate crisis and its deep connection to social justice. Curated by artist Glenn Kaino and guest curator Mika Yoshitake, Breath(e) is part of Getty’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative and features over 100 artworks by 25 international artists. The exhibition will transform our galleries and outdoor spaces with thought-provoking works, including specially commissioned pieces by Mel Chin, Ron Finley, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Garnett Puett, and Lan Tuazon. Mark your calendars to experience art that challenges perspectives and inspires action.

Learn more about the exhibition

Sunday Concert: Fiato Quartet
Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
at Westwood Branch Library (1246 Glendon Ave.)

Westwood Library’s Quartet-in-Residence, the Fiato Quartet, brings us an intriguing concert titled American Harmonies. It celebrates the work of African-American composers in American classical music, including Florence Price, Coleridget-Tayler Perkinson, George Walker, and Jessie Montgomery. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the performance.
 
The library will not be open for regular business; the parking garage will be open at 2 pm.

8.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

  • ACS Security – $150 account credit towards Patrol or Alarm Monitoring*. Please call 310-446-0527 ext 3 or email  info@acssecurity.com and mention Holmby Hills July 4th.
    *New customers only, agreement required.
  • SSA Security – For new clients, SSA will waive the $110 sign-up fee and the 1st month will be 50% of the going fee. New clients who pay for a full year in advance will receive an additional free month. Valid until the end of 2024.
  • Danny Boy’s Famous Original – Complimentary cheese pizza when you place your first large order over $50.  Valid online through 10/31/24.  Click below for details.
  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://hwpoa.square.site/

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.  Please confirm prior to attending.