HOLMBY NEWS
September 28, 2018
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA’s Green Team – “Dream Streets”
2. “No Parking” Signs Around Holmby Park
3. Good Neighbor Laws
4. Veterans Town Hall
5. Westwood Library – October Happenings
6. California Clean Air Day
7. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
8. Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Two-Day Event
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA’s GREEN TEAM – “DREAM STREETS”
As we have reported in past newsletters, the Holmby Westwood Green Team has been working with Tree People to identify “Dream Streets” in the neighborhood—Little Holmby streets whose appearance and property values can be improved by planting missing parkway trees. Working with Tree People, we are able to plant high-quality, heritage trees at no cost to the homeowner for the trees, permits or planting.
The Green Team focused on neighborhood streets that have the greatest number of missing parkway trees. Based upon the UCLA Parkway Tree Inventory and site visits, the Green Team and Tree People identified the area at the intersection of Malcolm and Manning Avenues as the most barren—35 missing trees– where parkway trees will have the greatest impact.
The Green Team and Tree People need the consent of owners in order to plant and to agree to care for the new trees; Green Team will plan a Tree Planting Day in the coming months. During October, members of the Holmby Westwood Green Team will be in touch with the property owners to discuss the project and to answer any questions.
The Green Team welcomes the participation of owners—we have informative meetings and need your help. Please contact us if you would like to participate or with any questions:
Marnie Bodek
mossbodek@msn.com
310-493-7230
Kathryn Welch Howe
Khowe.kwh@gmail.com
310-99f5-7721
2. “NO PARKING” SIGNS AROUND HOLMBY PARK
The city recently posted incorrect “No Parking” signs around Holmby Park on Comstock Ave. and Club View Dr. The signs should have read, ”No Parking 8 am to 4 pm for Vehicles over 7’ or 22’ long Except by Permit.” Instead, the signs read, “No Parking 2 am to 6 am” which is a sign that is stocked by the department. The Dept. did not pay attention to the details of the motion initiated by Councilman Koretz.
HWPOA has notified the city and they will correct the problem shortly. These incorrect signs will remain for a short time until the new signs are fabricated and installed.
3. GOOD NEIGHBOR LAWS
City Attorney Mike Feuer has produced a useful brochure entitled Good Neighbor Laws: Tips on Keeping Los Angeles Livable.
Issues covered include:
- City property – sidewalk maintenance, yard sales, trash containers
- Noise – construction, loud noise/parties, leaf blowers
- Cars – abandoned vehicles and parking enforcement
- Basic home maintenance
- Dog ownership rules
The brochure includes explanations of L.A. Municipal Code as well as contact information to file complaints or ask questions.
4. VETERANS TOWN HALL
Join Congressman Ted Lieu for a community forum aimed at establishing a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors for whom they served.
Veterans are invited to share what their service means to them. Non-veterans are invited to attend, listen, and learn.
WHEN:
Sunday, November 11, 2018
11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
WHERE:
Los Angeles National Cemetery
950 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
RSVP at:
https://ca33vettownhall.eventbrite.com
For inquiries, email Janet.Turner@mail.house.gov or call 323-651-1040
5. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
The Westwood Branch Library has a busy month of events and activities for adults, teens and children. Two special events of note:
Bob Baker Marionette Theater – Sunday, September 30 at 2:30 p.m. at Westwood Library. Bob Baker Marionettes will perform their “Traveling Jamboree”show. Meet the puppeteers at a reception immediately following the show. Free!
Free Concert: Fiato Quartet – Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2:30 PM. Join us for an adventurous program of music and voice that juxtaposes selections from the late 18th and early 20th centuries — featuring Westwood Library Quartet in Residence, the FIATO QUARTET, in concert with guest British mezzo-soprano JESSIE SHULMAN.
- Samuel Barber – Dover Beach, Op. 3, with Ms. Shulman
- Joseph Haydn – Quartet in B flat major, Op. 76, no. 4 (“Sunrise”)
- Ottorino Respighi – Il Tramonto (“The Sunset”), with Ms. Shulman
Additional library programs in October include:
- The Spirit of the Sixties: Then and Now
- Opera Talk: Satyagraha
- Popcorn & a Movie – Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom
- Beautiful Oops! With Barney Saltzberg celebrating Big Draw LA
- Theatre Forty Halloween Show
For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood
6. CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY
As you may or may not have heard, Southern California just saw its longest streak of bad air in decades — 87 consecutive days of smog. So it’s a good time to try and turn things around, and what better day to commit to improving our air quality than on Clean Air Day?
Join fellow Californians on Wednesday, Oct. 3 to clear the air as part of California’s first Clean Air Day. This unified day of action will focus on the simple solutions each of us can do to improve air quality, including taking public transit, walking, or biking instead of driving solo. Transportation accounts for more than 41% of the emissions in California, and your personal transportation choices can make a big difference!
Take the Clean Air Pledge and help clear the air! When you take the pledge, you’ll find just a few of the many ways you can help improve local air quality.
7. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES
Sony Pictures will be holding the Premiere of “Venom”, at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 1st 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.
8. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS – TWO-DAY EVENT
HWPOA would like to support our local businesses. Neighbors are invited to Sarah Leonard Jewelers for their TWO-DAY Fall INSTORE Event!
Join us Friday, October 5th & Saturday, October 6th from 10AM-5PM to celebrate the season.
There is so much to enjoy about fall; fresh flavors, scents and foods, to name a few! Fall is also the time of year designer Lecil Henderson makes his annual visit!
NEW DESIGNS. NEW COLORS. NEW STYLES.
You don’t want to miss this event!
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
1055 Westwood Blvd.
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9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Celebrate LA! LA Phil 100 x CicLAvia – Sunday, September 30th in Downtown LA and Hollywood. CicLAvia is partnering with the LA Phil and Community Arts Resources (CARS) and clearing the roadways between Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood, transforming them into an auto-free zone where you can walk, run, skate, scoot, bike, and wander however you like! Six hubs along the route will feature art, food trucks, screen-printing, kid-friendly fun, and dancing, as well as live music from LA’s best musicians. Think of it as an eight-mile free space saved just for you – do with it what you will!
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Lawn Bowling Introductory Course – Saturday, September 29, at 10 AM at Holmby Park. Veteran bowlers will provide instructions for about one hour, supplemented by written and audio visual materials. Instructions, all equipment, coffee and refreshment will be offered. Free.
Dress is casual with smooth soled (tennis or deck) shoes. Those who are interested to return and learn more, will be offered vouchers for three more free lessons on other days. This is a low impact sport endorsed by the American Heart Association and played in 28 other lawn bowling clubs in Southern California. Interested residents should call (RSVP) Philip Fox, 310.273.7776 and/or visit www.losangeleslawnbowling.com for more information.
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Hammer Museum – Current programming includes:
- Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration
- Uncovering Victor Hugo: A Conversation with the Curators
- Lunchtime Art Talk on Rineke Dijkstra
Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum
10. 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*
NEXT MEETING – OCTOBER 9 - 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.