Holmby News 10-25-19

HOLMBY NEWS
October 25, 2019

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Fire Safety & Emergency Notifications
2.  Halloween Safety
3.  Westwood Library – Temporary Closure
4.  West LA Animal Shelter
5.  UCLA E-Waste Disposal Service
6.  Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  FIRE SAFETY & EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

Although our neighborhood is not a high-risk location for brush fires, we must still remain vigilant and take precautions to protect our community.  Here are a few safety tips and suggestions:

PROTECTION FROM SMOKE – N95 MASKS
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California Department of Public Health recommend N95 respirators or P100 masks, both of which are approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for use by healthcare workers and firefighters.

LA Times Article – Wildfire Mask Safety

N95 masks may be purchased at local home improvement stores but they are often sold-out during wildfire emergencies.  However, the masks can be purchased online – just search Amazon and other online retailers for “N95 mask”.

2.  HALLOWEEN SAFETY

In order to assist the Los Angeles community in enjoying this fun-filled holiday as safely as possible, the Los Angeles Police Department has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for children and their parents.

To keep all trick-or-treaters safe, please read and take heed of these important safety tips:

  • Drivers should look for children walking on the street, running and darting in between parked vehicles;
  • Especially when in or near neighborhoods, avoid using cell phones and texting while driving;
  • Keep houses and driveways well lighted so children know they can approach your homes;
  • When inspecting candy, if in doubt, just throw it out;
  • Be sure to follow all traffic signals and laws and walk only on sidewalks, not the street; and
  • Adults should always accompany children, trick-or-treat in groups or have children be accompanied by a trusted adult.

PET SAFETY
Don’t forget about the four-legged members of the family on Halloween. Pets can be confused and spooked by strange sounds and sights, and unfamiliar people in costumes, so keep pets indoors and away from the front door. As always, make sure your pets also have up-to-date identification.

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

3.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – TEMPORARY CLOSURE

WE ARE CLOSING FOR A FEW DAYS!

In case you haven’t visited us lately to see the signs, we will be closing for 10 days for new carpet installation (yay for new carpeting!). We’ll close as we normally would for Veterans Day on 11/11 then from 11/12 through 11/21, reopening to the public on Friday, 11/22/19 at 9:30AM. If you need assistance during this time please call or visit these branches:

West Los Angeles Branch Library
11360 Santa Monica Blvd (at Purdue)
310-575-8323

Brentwood Branch Library
11820 San Vicente Blvd. (near Montana)
319-575-8273

Palms Rancho Branch Library
2920 Overland Ave. (at the 10)
310-840-2142

During this time the book drops will be locked so visit one of the above branches for book returns. Our last day being open then will be 11/9/19 so please try to pick up your holds before then. As some of you probably know by now they have (temporarily) removed Westwood from the branches you can send books to. No you were not going crazy–this was done so you can choose another branch to send your books to and not miss a beat, or book as the case may be.

We look forward to seeing you back on or after November 22nd with our shiny new carpet!

4.  WEST LA ANIMAL SHELTER

In anticipation of cooler weather, The West LA Animal Shelter is in need of old towels that can be used for warmth, and also stacks of newspaper.  Supplies may be dropped off at the shelter, located at 11361 West Pico Blvd. (just west of Sawtelle).

In addition, here is the link to the West LA Animal Care Center’s wish list. Your kindness  certainly make animals warm and happy!  Amazon Wish List

5.  UCLA E-WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE

UCLA has a FREE e-waste disposal service on Saturdays, so that means you don’t have to leave your old electronics, paint, batteries, etc. . . on the sidewalk (or in the trash).  You can simply take it to them and they DISPOSE of or RECYCLE them safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.

UCLA S.A.F.E. Center
550 E. Charles Young Dr. West

Hours of Operation:
Thursday, Friday,and Saturday
*8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*We will accept electronic waste on Saturdays only.

E-waste collection is only on Saturdays, but you can take the following materials on Thursday-Saturday:
Paint  and  solvents;  used  motor  oil  and  filters,  anti-freeze,  and  other  automotive  fluids;  cleaning products;  pool  and  garden  chemicals;  aerosol  cans;  all medicine;  auto  batteries;  household  (alkaline)  batteries; fluorescent tubes and bulbs, thermostats, and other mercury-containing lamps.

E-waste (Saturdays only):
Computers, monitors, printers, network equipment,  cables,  telephones,  televisions,  microwaves, video games, cell phones, radios, stereos, VCRs, and electronic  toys.

*Residents  are  limited  to  a  total  of  six pieces  of  electronic  waste  per  visit  to  a  SAFE  Center and will be accepted on Saturdays only.

For more information, please click here:
UCLA S.A.F.E. Center Flyer

6.  FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Warner Ave. School Halloween Haunt – Sunday, October 27th, 11 AM – 4 PM.  The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration and is one of Warner’s biggest fundraisers! The event includes carnival games, inflatables, a petting zoo, arts & crafts, food and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance (here) or at the event.

Fairburn Elementary Fall Festival – Saturday October 26th, 12-4 PM.  Video game truck, face painting, Bouncy House and slides, Velcro Wall, Obstacle Course, Carnival Games, food and drinks, Treasure Tube Sale, Crafts and activities, pumpkins and glitter tattoos!!  Admission $5 per person (3 years and up).  Tickets for all events/activities sold separately.

Westwood Rec. Center Halloween Bash – Saturday October 26th, 11 AM – 4 PM.  ADDAMS FAMILY BASH – Enjoy a free screening of the 1991 version of The Addams Family film!!!  $3 Snack Bar Combo – Pizza, Hot Dog, Chips, Drinks

First Movie Screening: 11:30 AM
Second Movie Screening: 2 PM

First Costume Contest – Ages 7 & Under!
Second Costume Contest – Ages 8 & Up!

Enjoy free Carnival Games, Arts and Crafts, Moon Bounce, Pumpkin Decorating!!  DON’T FORGET YOUR TRICK–OR–TREAT BAGS!

Halloween Event Guide – The Westwood-Century City Patch has created the following ghoulish guide to carnivals, Day of the Dead festivals, haunted houses & other events throughout the Los Angeles County area.  Los Angeles Guide to Halloween

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Van Gogh in LA: Vincent in Arles – Sunday Oct 27, 2019, 2:30 PM at the Hammer Museum.  In this series of lectures at the Hammer, art historian, curator, and museum director John Walsh examines paintings by Vincent van Gogh on display in museums throughout Los Angeles. Considering them in artistic and historical context, Walsh illuminates how the works exemplify the artist’s struggles and achievements. Click here for more information.

Westwood Village Concert Series – The Westwood Village Improvement Association in partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Department of Ethnomusicology presents the Westwood Village Concert Series!  Join us for a weekly music lunchtime concert series during October at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market. Concerts are free and open to the public.

October 31, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Music of the Balkans Ensemble

8.  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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER/CAREGIVER REFERRAL

My dear housekeeper and nanny of many years (my children are now grown) is looking for work from 9 am – 3 pm Monday through Friday for housecleaning, babysitting and/or adult care.  Brenda has her own car and drives.

Feel free to call her for more information (Brenda at 323-482-0330) or call email me for a referral:  Julie Gadinsky (juliegadinsky@mac.com)

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 – NOVEMBER 12
  • 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.