HOLMBY NEWS
August 10, 2018
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Back to School Safety
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Car and Mailbox Break-Ins
4. Please Water Your Trees
5. Food Trucks at Holmby Park
6. UCLA “Senior Scholars” Program
7. Political Leadership Program for Young Women
8. West L.A. Little League – Fall Ball Sign-Ups
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
This Tuesday, August 14th is the first day of school for LAUSD. Please be careful when driving around the neighborhood at drop-off and pick-up times, and if you are a parent of a student, please observe all safety regulations when dropping off or picking up your children. Let’s keep the neighborhood safe!
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 180814309
800 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 8/6/2018 @ 1:35 PM
RAPE, FORCIBLE (any age, non consentual sexual intercourse)
Incident #: 180800659
COMSTOCK AV & HILGARD AV | 8/7/2018 @ 11:20 AM
Note: We have contacted LAPD for additional information regarding this incident and we will let you know when we receive their report.
3. CAR AND MAILBOX BREAK-INS
A neighbor on the 300 block of Comstock reported that her car was broken into overnight earlier this week. A few personal items were taken. The car was parked in the driveway but was not locked. The neighbor reported a similar incident 3 years ago, when her car was not locked and broken in to overnight.
Another homeowner on the same block of Comstock reported that someone tried to break in to his mailbox overnight.
It’s possible (likely) that suspects are casing the neighborhood overnight and checking for unlocked cars and mail left in mailboxes. Please LOCK YOUR CARS and make sure your mail and mailbox are secure.
In addition, please do not put sensitive documents in the blue recycling bin, unless they have been shredded. There are people who rummage through garbage bins on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings.
4. PLEASE WATER YOUR TREES
In this heat, some trees are suffering. If you’re able, please remember to water parkway trees several times a week (particularly during heatwaves) to keep them healthy. Trees provide an urban canopy that not only beautifies neighborhoods and potentially decreases heating/cooling costs, but also provides shade and helps improve our air quality.
For those who are concerned about drought restrictions, those were lifted in April 2017. Here’s an NPR article with more information.
5. FOOD TRUCKS AT HOLMBY PARK
After many complaints to the council office regarding food trucks around Holmby Park, Councilmember Koretz proposed a motion to prohibit parking of vehicles “in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m” on all streets surrounding the park, park side only.
His motion will be heard in the Transportation Committee before heading to city council for final approval.
6. UCLA “SENIOR SCHOLARS” PROGRAM
UCLA’s Senior Scholars Program provides adults age 50 and older with the opportunity to audit undergraduate courses. Senior Scholars are granted access to many UCLA undergraduate courses, with admission contingent upon space availability and professor approval. Registration fees are $150 for the first course and $125 for any additional courses. Course fees include a $25 non-refundable administrative fee per course.
For more info please visit: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/longevity/senior-scholars-program-longevity-center
To learn more, attend a Free Senior Scholar Open House next Wednesday, August 15, 10:00 am, at the UCLA Semel Auditorium. Hear from Dr. Gary Small, UCLA Longevity Center Director, speak about the brain and health benefits of lifelong education Learn about the program and upcoming fall classes that begin the week of September 27th (registration period for Fall Quarter closes Friday, August 24).
More details on the Open House, https://www.semel.ucla.edu/longevity/event/senior-scholars-open-house
For information and to register for the Open House, call Melissa Groller at (310) 794-0679 or email at srscholars@mednet.ucla.edu
For more information about Local Discussion Groups, sponsored by the Plato Society of Los Angeles, “Where learning never retires and curious people learn from each other,” go to: www.platola.org
7. POLITICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Apply Now for IgniteLA’s Autumn 2018 Political Leadership Program for Young Women.
Young women between the ages of 14-24 who are interested in government and public service are invited to apply to attend our IgniteLA civic leadership training program.
Attendance is free for all those accepted into the program, which runs from late September to early November. Classes will be held Monday evenings from 5-7:30 PM; class locations rotate between different regions of Los Angeles, including the East Valley, West Valley, West LA, South LA/Harbor, and Downtown LA.
Applications are due Wednesday September 12th. Please visit http://empowerla.org/ignitela/ for the application link, a list of session dates, and more information about this program.
About IgniteLA
This non-partisan program is the local branch of a nationwide movement to empower and inspire young women to future leadership. If you have any questions, please email ignite@empowerLA.org.
8. WEST L.A. LITTLE LEAGUE – FALL BALL SIGN-UPS
Register by going to www.wlall.org!
BASEBALL – Four Divisions:
5-6s (coach pitch) • 6-8s (machine pitch) • 9-10s • 11-12s
Evaluations: September 8-9 (Sat/Sun)
Practices: One per week, starting September 10
Games: 10 Sunday games starting 9/16 thru 11/18
SOFTBALL – Two Divisions:
7-9s (Minors) • 10-12s (Majors)
Evaluations: September 8-9 (Sat/Sun)
Practices: One per week, starting September 10
Questions?
Please contact our Fall Ball Commissioner at fallball@wlall.org (baseball) and softball@wlall.org (softball).
9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:
- Ernst Lubitch Revisted – Heaven Can Wait
- Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! – Sweet Charity
- Family Flicks – Old Yeller
Click here to see a list of upcoming events: UCLA Archive
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Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars – Cinema Under the Stars is a free outdoor family friendly summer movie series in the heart of Westwood Village. This year we’re taking the event to the streets and hosting it on the lower part of Broxton Ave (between Weyburn and Kinross).
Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.
Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.
Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)
Movies & Dates:
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018
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Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park – Due to the high temperatures at midday, Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club has added twilight bowling every Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM. We shall offer free lesson during these more convenient times as well.
In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.
For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com
10. 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.
11. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER
Looking for a reliable and detail oriented housekeeper for 1 full day a week to start immediately. Please email Mark at mark@markestinc.com or text/call at 310-963-0749.
12. 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*
No August Board Meeting
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11
- 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.