HOLMBY NEWS
November 6, 2015
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Board Meeting
2. Changes to Westwood Parking Meters
3. Mail Theft Prevention Tips
4. Car Break-In on Lindbrook
5. ACS and ADT Security Survey
6. Preferential Parking Warning – 1 Day Permits
7. Upcoming Community Events
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING
On Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). 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. CHANGES TO WESTWOOD PARKING METERS
From the LADOT:
Beginning in November, Westwood parking meters will not accept payment for any time beyond the posted time limit.
New Smart System Saves You Time & Frustration
- Increases parking availability and reduces driver frustration
- Better utilizes the underused garage parking
No More Meter Feeding
- Time limits in Westwood Village vary by location and can be 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 2 hours. Time limits are indicated on overhead signs and on the display screen of each meter.
- Once you have paid and been parked in a space for the designated time limit (e.g. 15 minutes), the meter will not allow you to purchase any more time.
- DO NOT insert coins or try to use a credit or debit card once your vehicle has been parked for the posted time limit because the meter will NOT allow you to purchase more time.
- Violators risk receiving a citation.
- Drivers who need to stay in Westwood for long periods are encouraged to park in one of the many off-street parking lots and garages in the area.
If you have questions about this change, please email LADOT at expresspark@lacity.org.
3. MAIL THEFT PREVENTION TIPS
We received the following information from the Office of Congressman Ted Lieu. The link below is a letter from U.S. Postal Inspection Service with an update about mail theft in our area and some prevention tips:
Mailtheftbrieifing10-19-15Release
4. CAR BREAK-IN ON LINDBROOK
A resident on the 10400 block of Lindbrook reported a theft on early Monday morning. The car was parked on the drive way and the door was unlocked. Nothing was visible from the outside of the car, but someone opened the door and went through all the compartments and stole about $20. Nothing else was taken or broken. The resident also reported that someone was rummaging in their trash bins last week.
The theft was reported to the police and the resident requested extra patrols in the area.
5. ACS AND ADT SECURITY SURVEY
HWPOA is conducting an informal survey of your recent experiences with the local security companies. We plan to set up meetings with representatives from each company so we can discuss the feedback we receive.
If you have had any recent experiences with either ACS or ADT, please let us know about it – what was good, what problems occurred, suggestions, etc. Please send any comments to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com
6. PREFERENTIAL PARKING WARNING – 1 DAY PERMITS
A resident on Comstock was redoing their driveway and had to park two cars on the street for several days. They bought two guest parking permits for each day of the week and put one in each car every morning.
One day during this time, they received two parking violations at $68 each issued at 2:01 am. The resident went to the parking office on Westwood Boulevard and asked for a hearing to explain they had daily permits for the entire week, which could probably verified in the permit records. The request was denied, and he was told that they don’t keep records of the guest parking permits.
If you use the one-day permits, please be careful if you use them overnight, as they expire at midnight, and you may get ticketed at that time.
7. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bob Baker Marionette Theater – Saturday, November 7th, 11:00 AM at the Westwood Branch Public Library. This free children’s program is sponsored by the Friends of Westwood Library in honor of the Westwood Branch Library’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. Seating is limited, and is first come first served.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will perform their roadshow musical revue “Traveling Jamboree,” featuring the extraordinary marionettes that have enchanted Los Angeles audiences for more than 50 years. Among the delightful characters that may appear in this marionette variety show are: dancing cats, singing chickens, flapper dodos, a juggler, tap dancing frogs, and more. Children sit in a circle so the puppets can come right out in the audience and interact.
Following the show, the Bob Baker puppeteers will hold a Q&A with the children, showing off the beautiful and historic marionettes, explaining how they make their hand-crafted string puppets, and demonstrating how they operate them. After the program, the children will enjoy complimentary refreshments, hosted by the Friends of Westwood Library.
For more information, please click here: bobbaker-marionettes
Free Paper Shredding Event – Sunday, November 8, 2015 between 10:00 am- 1:00pm at Emerson Community Charter School located at 1650 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Gather up old documents to be shredded & destroyed on-site by SHRED CONFIDENTIAL.
For more information, click here or contact Kelly Aluise, Keller Williams Realty-Beverly Hills at or kellyaluise@gmail.com.
Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 8 at the UCLA Court of Sciences. 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Night-time activities until 8:00 p.m. The Division of Physical Sciences invites you to family-friendly day of science exploration at UCLA!
Activities include:
Hands-on Workshops
Scientific Talks
UCLA Planetarium Shows
Comet-making and Bottle Rockets
UCLA Meteorite Gallery
Weather Tours
Physics & Chemistry Demos
and much more!
Visit Astronomy Live! for a full schedule of events and directions.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome. Parking is available for $12 in Lot 2 and Lot 8.
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
PART-TIME SALES POSITION
I sell costume designer jewelry and evening bags at charity events and am seeking someone to assist me on a part-time basis…have fun and earn some extra income! Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.
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IN-HOME MUSIC LESSONS
In-Home Music Lessons available through My Musical Candy.
Learn: PIANO ~ GUITAR ~ VOICE ~ VIOLIN ~ DRUMS
and much more in the comfort of your home.
Call Candice at 310.927.2720 or check out www.MyMusicalCandy.com for more information!
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YOGA CLASS THIS SUNDAY
Dear Neighbors –
I’ll be teaching a Sunday Restorative Yoga class this Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM at the Village Church, 343 Church Lane in the Glen.
November and December are stressful times for all. The time change, weather changes and the holiday season contribute to compromised immune systems and exhaustion. It’s a perfect time for Restorative Yoga! All levels are welcome, including those with no previous yoga experience. No charge for first-time students.
To RSVP or for more information, please email or call me.
Thank you,
Judy Brown
Certified Iyengar Teacher
jlsummersb@gmail.com
310-422-9673
10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org