HOLMBY NEWS
October 14, 2016
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Volunteer Needed – Disaster Preparedness
2. Drivers – Please Slow Down
3. Metro Purple Line Extension Work
4. Holmby Park is in the Movies
5. Upcoming Community Events
6. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7. Resident Ads
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. VOLUNTEER NEEDED – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
HWPOA is seeking a volunteer to chair our Holmby Westwood Emergency Preparedness Program. Well over 200 earthquakes have recently occurred in the Salton Sea area, which Geological Survey experts predict may be an awakening of the San Andreas Fault. They predict our next major earthquake will be a 7.8, 3 minute quake – much stronger than the 6.5, 30 second Northridge quake.
We have been told by the Community Emergency Response Teams (part of the LA Fire Department) that we may not receive any public services for up to 6 weeks. It’s important for every household to prepare for an emergency.
Mayor Garcetti is asking all communities to implement a disaster plan. We have done a lot of the work already:
- We have 2 written emergency plans – what to do BEFORE a disaster strikes and what to do AFTER a disaster strikes.
- We have distributed HELP/OK signs and survival supply lists to all residents
- We have a communications expert
- Physicians and nurses have volunteered to help
- We’ve arranged for space to store emergency supplies
- We’ve arranged for 2 possible areas for neighbors to gather should they need assistance following a disaster.
Now we need someone with leadership experience to head up the implementation of this important program. Please contact Susan Reuben at susanjreuben@yahoo.com.
2. DRIVERS – PLEASE SLOW DOWN
HWPOA continues to receive reports of drivers speeding through the neighborhood. One homeowner reported a late model black BMW, with no rear license plate, that regularly races on Loring and Woodruff in close proximity to Warner Avenue School. The driver, who has been seen by several neighbors, is a young man with dark hair. Please drive safely and slow down! Thank you.
3. METRO PURPLE LINE EXTENSION WORK
Section 3: Potholing on Wilshire Blvd., From Veteran Ave. to Westwood Ave.
Beginning Friday, October 21st and continuing for approximately one month during night and weekend hours, Metro contractors will be performing underground utility investigations for Section 3 of the Purple Line Extension. Work will consist of excavation, trenching, installation of traffic control devices and trench plates.
Anticipated start date is Friday, October 21, 2016 and last for approximately 1 month.
Work Sites
- Westbound/Eastbound Wilshire Blvd., between Veteran Ave. and Westwood Blvd.
- Northbound/Southbound Gayley, between Lindbrook Dr. and Wilshire Blvd.
- Northbound/Southbound Westwood, between Lindbrook Dr. and Wilshire Blvd.
What to Expect
- .Temporary lane closures will be required; detours with signage will be implemented.
- Parking restrictions will be implemented in the immediate area of the work zone.
- Temporary bus stops with relocation signage will be implemented.
- Anticipate lane reductions and left turn restrictions.
- For emergencies or issues needing immediate attention only, please call the 24/7 hotline at (213) 922-6934.
4. HOLMBY PARK IS IN THE MOVIES
Holmby Park is often used for filming. Before the studios can use the park, they have to apply to a special deparatment under Parks and Recreation for a permit. The Park Film Office is dedicated to providing information on rules, procedures, restrictions, billing and issuing permits. As for the costs, prep days are $150, film days are $450, clean-up days are $150. There are many other ancillary charges. Not only is it fun to see the crews working, but it is nice to know some money is being raised for Parks and Recreation. Often the studios pay to park their big trucks at Holmby while they are filming on a nearby residential street. Here are a few photos taken during a recent shoot.
5. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
UCLA Film & Television Archive – UCLA Film & Television Archive is the second largest moving image archive in the United States after the Library of Congress, and the world’s largest university-based media archive, committed to the collection, restoration and exhibition of moving images. The Archive’s public programs can be seen at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood Village. For a list of programs and upcoming events, please click here: https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events
Lecture at UCLA Center for East-West Medicine – Monday, October 17th, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:30pm. “Precision Medicine meets Patient-Centered Care: The Future of Integrative Oncology” by guest speaker Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair, Integrative Medicine at Memorial Sloan Cancer Center. For more information, please visit: http://cewm.med.ucla.edu/events/sixth-annual-shirley-memorial-event/. To RSVP, please contact alaw@mednet.ucla.edu or call (310) 794-0712.
Register to Vote – Deadline is October 24, 2016. For more information, please click here: https://www.lavote.net/
Westwood Rec. Halloween Carnival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11AM to 7PM at Westwood Rec. Center. Jumpers, carnival games, laser tag, food trucks, costume contest, arts and crafts and more! Wristbands may be purchased online now or on the day of the event if space is still available. For more information, please click here and scroll to page 4: Westwood Rec. Fall 2016
Warner Ave. School “Halloween Haunt” – Sunday, October 30th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration. The event includes food, games, crafts, and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance or at the event. For more information, please click here: https://warneravenueelementary.com/halloween-haunt/
6. 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.
7. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING CONTRACTOR
I need to change one of our bath tubs. Very grateful if anyone knows someone who can do this job without destroying the whole bathroom.
Thank you,
Nora Rozengurt
rozengurt@hotmail.com
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SEEKING HANDYMAN/PLUMBER
My upstairs shower has leaked through my downstairs ceiling. I am looking for referrals for breaking through the shower tile, sealing/replacing shower pan, retiling and patching ceiling. Please email me at Leanse@aol.com
Thank you.
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FOR SALE: GIRLS NURSERY FURNITURE
My daughter is now age 13 and we’re ready to replace her furniture. Please share this with anyone you know who has or is having a baby girl. These are nursery rhyme theme furniture pieces from Art for Kids. Please check the internet or retail store in Beverly Hills on Wilshire Blvd for their brand— high quality!
- AFK – The French Nursery Rhyme Dresser (sells for over $4000 new)
- AFK – Matching Mirror – over $1000 new
- AFK – Nursery Rhyme Humpty Dumpty Armoire- over $5800 new
- and a custom made pink bookshelf (not AFK)
For any dimensions or photos, please email or text me. We want to sell within the next 3 weeks. Pricing is based on interest and demand. I am thinking $999 for all of the above pieces combined. We live in Little Holmby. Thank you!
Esther at emagna@msn.com or 310-963-1188
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SEEKING BRICK MASON
We are looking for a mason to build a brick wall. If you have a recommendation, please contact elturner50@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
8. 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