HOLMBY NEWS
June 22, 2018
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
2. Coyote Alert
3. L.A. Times Weekly Circulars
4. Proper Disposal of “SHARPS”
5. Movie Premieres – Street Closures
6. Neighborhood Council Budget Day
7. Guide to Fireworks Shows
8. Upcoming Community Events
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC
HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
is just A FEW 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 Wednesday, 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
- City Target: Face Painting and Lemonade
Our local Realtors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities:
- The “Jordana Leigh” Speed Obstacle Course
- The “Jim Bremner” Mega Obstacle Course
- The “Larry Young” Toddler Amusement Park
- The “Jane Gavens” Arts and Crafts Tent
- The “Mark Rogo” DJ Booth to fill the park with jamming music
- The “Caron Schwartz” Cookie Tent
Questions, ideas, sponsor recommendations? Please email Esther with any questions at emagna@msn.com.
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2. COYOTE ALERT
A resident reported seeing several coyotes earlier this week, on Charing Cross between Beverly Glen and Loring. Here are a few tips when encountering a coyote:
What should I do if a coyote approaches me?
Wave your arms. Shout in a low, loud tone. Throw objects at the coyote while maintaining eye contact. Make yourself look as big as possible. If you are wearing a jacket, take it off & swing around over your head. If possible go towards active or populated areas but do not turn your back & run from the coyote as that could trigger a chase.
How can I keep my pets safe?
Keep you pets indoors or closely supervised when outside. Do not leave small pets unattended in your yard. Walk your dog on a leash at all times & stay close to high pedestrian traffic areas. Avoid dense brushy areas or paths near abandoned properties. If you notice a coyote when walking your dog, keep your dog as close to you as possible & move towards an active area. Never encourage or allow your dog to interact or “play” with coyotes.
How can I keep my children safe?
Make sure that your children never play outside in the same clothes they just ate food in. Wildlife may be attracted to food odors in clothing. Make sure children wash thoroughly after eating. Provide children with a whistle and breakaway necklace they can blow if an animal approaches. Never let them approach any stray animal. If a coyote approaches, they should face the animal, move slowly to another person or dwelling entrance, raise their arms over their head, clap their hands, stomp their feet, blow a whistle, and call out in a stern loud voice “There is a coyote here.” The best thing to do is avoid leaving children unattended.
Deterrents & Scare Tactics
- Sprinkle cayenne pepper or chili powder in areas where coyotes sleep to deter them from staying. These types of deterrents do not last & will need to be repeated if they become wet. Do not use these methods where children have access & do not use near air ducts.
- Use motion activated strobe lights, sprinklers, or radios that are set to talk or news stations to help deter the coyotes. Use caution as strobe lights can trigger seizures in people or pets with epilepsy.
- Use a coyote shaker can. This is a can containing a few coins which can be shaken & thrown towards a coyote. Throw tennis balls, open & close an umbrella towards the coyote, bang two pans together, blow a whistle, use an air horn, or use a high pressure water sprayer. Alternate the deterrents to prevent coyotes from getting used to one method.
3. L.A. TIMES WEEKLY CIRCULARS
Each week, the L.A. Times delivers a weekly circular to all homes in the neighborhood. These circulars include several pages of advertisements. It was brought to the attention of the HWPOA Board of Directors that many people do not pick up the circulars before they blow away and end up as garbage in the street. Trees are cut down in the process of providing this circular.
We contacted the L.A. Times and were told that they would remove the entire neighborhood from distribution of the circulars once we provide the street address information.
The HWPOA Board discussed the issue and voted in favor of removing the entire neighborhood from the distribution of the circulars.
If you would like to continue to receive these weekly circulars, you may opt-out by contacting us at hwpoa@aol.com. Please let us know your address. NOTE: If you subscribe to the L.A. Times, this will not affect your subscription. You will still receive your newspaper as scheduled.
4. PROPER DISPOSAL OF “SHARPS”
SHARPS is a term used to describe items used to puncture skin. Examples are hypodermic needles, suture needles, syringes, lancets and pre-filled pens. To dispose of these items, please place them in a sealed container (you can purchase a red sharps container at most drugstores or you can use something like an empty laundry detergent bottle) and take them to
UCLA S.A.F.E. CENTER
550 Charles E. Young Drive West
(just off of Gayley)
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
8:00am-2:00pm
This site accepts electronic waste on Saturdays ONLY
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call the L.A. Sanitation 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 and they would be pleased to assist you.
5. MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Sony Pictures will be holding the Premiere of “Sicario: Day of the Soldado”, at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village. There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.
Saturday June 30, 2018
Sony Pictures will be holding the Premiere of “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation”, at 1:30 PM on Saturday June 30, 2018 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village. There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, feel free to contact Talia Shnaider at 310-742-1064 or 818-926-8319.
6. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL BUDGET DAY
The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates invite all Los Angeles residents and stakeholders to their annual Budget Day at City Hall on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. You’re invited to share your feedback on how City funds are spent in your neighborhood.
City Hall
200 N Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Breakfast is included! Please RSVP at: http://bit.ly/budgetday2018
See a video to learn more: https://youtu.be/dAbApJVuZno
Speakers will include City Council President Herb Wesson, City Councilmember and Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee Paul Krekorian, Controller Ron Galperin, and Chief Administrative Officer Rich Llewellyn. These and others will give us an overview of the City Budget process and its impact on services, including street repairs, tree trimming, and other services that affect our neighborhoods.
This will be followed by breakout sessions to discuss regional concerns and ways to prioritize the needs of our communities. Everybody’s input is welcome.
The event will start in the 3rd floor rotunda of Los Angeles’ City Hall with registration at 7:00 am. A free hot and cold breakfast buffet will be served from 7:30 to 8:15. The plenary sessions will begin at 8:30 in the John Ferraro Council Chamber.
The regional sessions will begin at 10:30 and will conclude with elections of Budget Advocates by Budget Representatives from Neighborhood Councils across the city, replacing those who have stepped down.
Directions and details on parking will be provided to people after they RSVP.
Email LABudgetAdvocates@gmail.com with questions.
7. GUIDE TO FIREWORKS SHOWS
From the Westwood-Century City Patch:
Are you looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?
Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 near Westwood, Century City, the Westside and throughout the Los Angeles region:
8. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Thrive! Preparing for Life’s Next Act – Sunday, June 24 at 2:00 PM at Brentwood Library (11820 San Vicente). Panel discussion regarding senior issues such as fighting scams, fraud and elder abuse.
Summer Fun Activity Guide – From the Westwood-Century City Patch – Town-by town listings to best fairs, street festivals, July 4th fireworks & fun, concerts and events that the LA region has to offer.
Summer Fun Guide 2018 – Click Here
Free Independence Day Concert – Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Westwood Library. This terrific Independence Day Concert, features the virtuoso SWING BAND of the LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT BAND.
The LAPD Band’s 10-person SWING BAND under the baton of Maestro Richard Allen will present a fabulous program of American popular classics and patriotic favorites, in a lively Fourth of July celebration. Fun for your whole family! Don’t miss it!
L.A. Sanitation Open House (aka Garbage Truck Day) – Saturday, June 30 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 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.
The Open House will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations in addition to facility tours, information booths, recycling games, and refreshments. There is no charge for admission and all ages are welcome, but we do request that pets be left at home for safety. Free food and giveaways are available while supplies last. To register for this event please CLICK HERE
Lawn Bowling Open House – Saturday, July 7 at 9:30 am at Holmby Park. Neighborhood residents are invited to try lawn bowling at the Open House. We provide free snacks, drinks, all equipment and basic instructions. RSVP to Philip M. Fox at 310.273.7776, or Tom Seres at tomseres@att.net.
Residents are also welcome to try lawn bowling on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 10:30 AM, Wednesdays after 5:30 PM, or Saturdays after 9:30 AM. See you there!
9. 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.
10. RESIDENT ADS
FULL CHARGE HOUSEKEEPER/COMPANION
Full charge housekeeper and companion is available for hire. Anna cooks, cleans, drives her own car, will run errands and more. She is available most days (to be discussed, as needed). Superb references and fine letters of recommendation.
Please contact Anna Perez at (323) 710-4580. Thank you!
11. 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.