HOLMBY NEWS
July 8, 2014
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Adopt Fire Station #71
2. Free Concert Series at Westwood Library
3. Shakespeare at the VA
4. Movies in the Park
5. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6. Resident Ads
7. HWPOA Contact Information
1. ADOPT FIRE STATION #71
Dear Neighbors,
Fire Station 71 at the corner of Beverly Glen and Sunset serves much of Holmby Westwood. Several weeks ago the firefighters had their annual Pancake Breakfast, free to the community. It was an opportunity for families to tour the station, meet with some of the firefighters, and learn what happens when an alarm goes off.
Many Holmby Westwood neighbors stopped by with their children and grandchildren for a homestyle breakfast and to view the antique cars on display as well as the old fire truck. The voluntary contributions to the Pancake Breakfast help to provide the “creature comforts” that the City of LA deems unnecessary to the men and women who live there when on duty. Five homeowner associations make up the Adopt Fire Station 71 non profit group (Holmby Westwood Property Owners Assoc, Benedict Canyon Assoc., Residents of Beverly Glen, Comstock Hills Homeowners Assoc., and the Bel Air Assoc.)
Over the years, we have provided over $200,000. to improve the over fifty year old station including the HVAC system, repairs to equipment, separation between the beds for privacy, outdoor eating accommodations which the firefighters built, a TV in the recreation room, new kitchen appliances, a remodel of a room for up to date technology, and a gate on Sunset. Our next big project will be to remodel their tool room which is VERY outdated makes finding tools difficult. I don’t think it’s been changed in 50 years.
A recent request from the firefighters is to replace the six old recliner chairs in the Rec Room where the men and women relax and watch TV. The Adopt program would very much like to support their wishes.
If you would like to support our program, please send your tax deductible contribution to:
Adopt Fire Station # 71
c/o Holmby Westwood POA
914 Westwood Blvd., Suite 573
L. A., 90024
Fire Station # 71 also houses a paramedic ambulance and responds to auto accidents and, of course, fires. We sincerely thank them for all that they do to protect our homes and our families!
Sandy Brown
President
2. FREE CONCERT SERIES AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
The first concert in our groundbreaking Quartet-in-Residence Program at the Westwood Library was a huge success—with a standing-room-only crowd. In order to accommodate a larger audience more comfortably for the second concert, we’re moving upstairs into the library itself on a Sunday afternoon when the library is not otherwise open for regular business.
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014
2:30 PM
at WESTWOOD LIBRARY
1246 Glendon Avenue
The FIATO STRING QUARTET, our Quartet in Residence
at Westwood Library, will enchant with two of the most
beloved quartets:
Beethoven — String Quartet Op. 18, no. 6
Dvorak — String Quartet Op. 96, no. 12 (“American”)
All concerts are FREE, with free parking at the library.
Refreshments after the concert!
3. SHAKESPEARE AT THE VA
The Shakespeare Center Los Angeles is performing Romeo and Juliet at the VA Japanese Garden through July 26. The Japanese Garden at the VA is one of LA’s most stunning outdoor venues. Don’t miss this extraordinary theatrical experience helmed by critically acclaimed director Kenn Sabberton (Shakespeare Center’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It).
Bring a picnic, dine in the garden and enjoy Shakespeare live on stage under the stars. For tickets go to www.shakespearecenter.org.
4. MOVIES IN THE PARK
Councilmember Koretz and the Westside Neighborhood Council are co-sponsoring a “Movie in the Park” summer series at the Palms Recreation Center, 2950 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Upcoming movies include Cool Runnings, Matilda and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. For more information, click here:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/pdf/palms/movie.pdf
5. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the HOLMBY NEWS to hwpoa@aol.com
Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly NEWS. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.
When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the HOLMBY NEWS Moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
6. RESIDENT ADS
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE
Our 16 year old daughter (almost 17) is looking for baby sitter jobs this summer. She is a senior in high school, good student, drives her own car, is very responsible, and she grew up in Little Holmby. She has been baby sitting for years and is great with kids. Her name is Lily and you can call or text her at 310-993-5137
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KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Recently one of the cats that roam the neighborhood had 5 little kittens in our lower garden. We took them to VCA Animal Hospital on Sepulveda. They were given full check ups, they got their first vaccinations and were tested for all kitty diseases and they are as healthy as can be. Since they were born in our neighborhood it would be great if we could keep them here.
Let’s try and keep these babies here. We want them to go to a loving home.
We will make a donation on behalf of the family who adopts to a Rescue Foundation who has been guiding us and will continue to guide us through this process.
For more information, please contact Lisa at LBalelo@aol.com
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NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Family moving out-of-state so full-time nanny/housekeeper available from September 1st. Honest, hardworking, reliable, adaptable and great with kids. Contact Mary directly (323-382-9535) or HW resident Harry Collyns for reference (310-985-3411).
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FENCE COMPANY WANTED
I am looking for a reliable fence company. Please call or email me — Eileen Dardick (310) 474-6259, 10501 Lindbrook Dr., tastefuladventures@gmail.com with any suggestions. Thank you.
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BUFFALO GRASS
We are considering resoding our lawns with Buffalo Grass to conserve water. We would appreciate hearing from any members who have had experience with Buffalo Grass.
Jerry Mehlman
GJMehlman@ yahoo.com
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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our wonderful housekeeper Celia is available a few days a week. She is hard working, trustworthy, speaks excellent English and has her own car.
Please contact her directly:
Celia Morales
323-216-3136
7. 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