HOLMBY NEWS
June 16, 2017
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
2. Sepulveda Blvd. Repaving
3. Aidan’s Playground – Temporary Closure
4. Metro Bus Service Changes
5. Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club
6. Upcoming Community Events
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC
HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
is TWO WEEKS AWAY!
Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
and much more!
Decorate your scooters and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route! Celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together.
We will kick off at
10:00 am on TUESDAY, July 4th
at Warner Ave. School (on Loring at Holmby)
Be sure to thank our sponsors who are spending their holiday with our neighborhood:
- ACS Security: Hot Dog grilling
- UCLA Health: Our Platinum Sponsor
- Ralphs: Our Gold Sponsor
- City Target: Face Painting and Lemonade
NEW THIS YEAR:
Whole Foods: the team at Whole Foods will offer free grocery giveaways and coupons through its 365 Guessing Game
Our local Realtors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities:
- The “Jordana Leigh” Obstacle Course 1
- The “Jim Bremner” Obstacle Course 2
- The “Larry Young” Toddler Mickey Park Learning Town
- The “Jane Gavens” Arts and Crafts Tent
- The “Mark Rogo” DJ Booth to fill the park with jamming music
- The “Caron Schwartz” Cookie Tent
Your parade leaders: Esther Magna, Caron Schwartz, Rachelle Guerin, Rochelle Glucksman, Randie Kleinman, Katherine Meyer, Jessie Ezor. Please email Esther with any questions at emagna@msn.com.
2. SEPULVEDA BLVD. REPAVING
The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled resurfacing of Sepulveda Blvd from Mulholland Drive to Skirball Center Drive this upcoming weekend Saturday June 17th to Sunday June 18th. The Department will be profiling the segment on Saturday and repaving on Sunday.
The hours of the repaving will be from 3:00am- 12:00pm on both days. This will be a full closure of the stretch during the hours of operation. We would advise you to avoid Sepulveda Blvd this weekend and use the 405 freeway as an alternate route, if possible.
3. AIDAN’S PLAYGROUND – TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Aidan’s Playground at the Westwood Recreation Center will be closed for refurbishment from June 13 – 22. Repairs will be made to floor padding and some equipment pieces.
4. METRO BUS SERVICE CHANGES
Beginning June 25, 2017, Metro is making several changes to improve the efficiency of your bus service. Metro bus service changes will go into effect on Sunday, June 25. A listing of the changes to be implemented is provided in the attached link:
5. HOLMBY PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB
There is a lot going on this summer with the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club. For appointments and free lessons, please contact Philip Fox, 310.273.7776.
Website: http://www.losangeleslawnbowling.com/
Newsletter: Lawn Bowling Newsletter June 2017
6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Free Bulky Item Drop Off – Saturday, June 17th
It’s time for spring cleaning! Do you have bulky items to get rid of? We have options for you! You can bring your items to one of five locations around the City, including:
West L.A. District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, 90025
For more information about this event, please click here:
Bulky Item Drop-Off
L.A. Sanitation Open House (aka Garbage Truck Day) – Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the West L.A. District Yard located at 2027 Stoner. Come join the dynamic duo “Mr. Recycle” and sidekick “Robo Blue” as they jump into action to serve family fun, food and prizes for kids.
It’s a great opportunity for families to learn about proper recycling techniques as well as other Earth-friendly tips. Kids can operate the controls on our trucks and interact with our mascots. All are welcome, and there is no fee for admission. Food is complimentary, while supplies last. For more information about this event, please CLICK HERE.
Pre-4th of July Concert @ Westwood Library – Sunday, June 25th at 2:30 PM at Westwood Library (1246 Glendon Ave.). The second concert in the Library’s 2017 season features the BRASS PACIFICA QUINTET, back by popular demand, with a potpourri of American popular and patriotic favorites, by composer George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, George M. Cohan, plus Western and other film themes, and the Armed Forces Tribute honoring both veterans and current servicemen and women. Fun for the whole family!
Admission is FREE, with FREE parking at the library. Library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m. Concerts last approximately one hour, with no intermission.
After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by NAPA VALLEY GRILLE and the Friends of Westwood Library.
Download the June 25, 2017 concert flyer at: http://www.lamusicalsalon.org/LibraryConcertFlyer6-25-2017
Cinema Under the Stars: The LEGO Batman Movie – Friday, June 30 in the surface parking lot located at 1031 Broxton Ave. next to Barney’s Beanery. With the Westwood Village Fox Theatre in the background, fans can enjoy films completely free on a big screen under the stars.
Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screening in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is free and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up early to stake a sweet spot and grab some snacks. Tickets are not required to attend.
- Friday, June 30, 2017 ~ The LEGO Batman Movie
- Friday, July 14, 2017 ~ The Incredibles
- Friday, August 25, 2017 ~ Moana
Doors open at 6:00pm
Live DJ set with DJ Chantz at 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Movie starts at 8:30pm
Prizes, giveaways, & snacks!
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 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.
8. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
My wonderful once-a-week-for-more-than-25-years-housekeeper, Gloria, has Wednesdays & Thursdays newly available:
One of the home-owners died & the other moved out of town. She is a delightful person, speaks English, drives, lives in West Hollywood, is a citizen & is the most thorough, honest, responsible all-around house-helper ever! Here is her contact information: Gloria Perez mobil phone: 213-448-3281 home phone: 323-876-0355.
Carole Rubinstein-Mendel, Ph.D.
home: 310-475-9304
office: 310-475-1947
mobile: 310-560-9690
drgrmacarole@verizon.net
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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER
We need a reliable and hardworking housekeeper for one to two days a week. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Please contact:
sunkab@earthlink.net
310.497.1876
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SEEKING POOL REPAIR
We are in need of a major repair to our pool, which may have broken pipes and a leak. If you can recommend a repair person, please contact rojinks3000@gmail.com. Thank you.
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SEEKING WROUGHT IRON INSTALLATION
We are looking for estimates to install wrought iron railings along some steps. Suggestions welcome. Please contact rojinks3000@gmail.com. Thank you.
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SEEKING LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER
I am looking for a housekeeper that drives to live-in 5 days a week. Small family, excellent salary, light housekeeping, no children.
Please contact Barbara @310-497-1844 Cell phone
Need local references.
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 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.