HOLMBY NEWS
May 5, 2023
REMINDER:
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 9 at 7:15 PM
Belmont Village Westwood
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Next Tuesday
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Mosquitos – What to Do & Who to Call
4. Events & Premieres in Westwood – Street Closures
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – NEXT TUESDAY
You are invited to join your fellow neighbors for:
HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 9
7:15 PM
IN-PERSON at Belmont Village Westwood
For the first time in several years, the Annual HWPOA membership meeting will be held in-person. The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village.
We will have several guest speakers and presentations, including:
- LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen
- LADWP Presentation – “What causes power outages and what is being done to prevent them in Holmby Westwood?”
- Scott Tennent, Chief Communications Officer, Hammer Museum
We will also be electing our 2023-24 HWPOA Board of Directors. Click below to see the slate of nominees:
Mark your calendars!
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230808983
200 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 5/1/2023 @ 8:19 PM
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. MOSQUITOS – WHAT TO DO & WHO TO CALL
Thanks to Susan Reuben, HWPOA Vice President, for the following article:
Even if you’re not personally susceptible to mosquito bites, please do your part to help protect your family, guests, and neighbors in Holmby Westwood
LA Vector Control is sounding the alarm – they expect we’ll have a bumper crop of mosquitos as temperatures heat up due to our recent heavy rains, and they warn that breeding rates have already increased.
For information on what to do and who to call regarding mosquitos, please click the article link below:
Mosquitos – What to Do & Who to Call
4. EVENTS & PREMIERES IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES
There are several events and red carpet premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:
“The Mother” – Wednesday, May 10, 2023
NETFLIX will be holding the premiere of “THE MOTHER” at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10, at the Regency Village Theater.
Backstage at the Geffen Playhouse – Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Backstage at the Geffen raises significant funds to support the Geffen’s ongoing commitment to bringing the power and inspiration of the arts to youth and adults in communities throughout Los Angeles. This annual celebration is a vital fundraiser for the theater’s education, community engagement, and artistic initiatives. Street closure on Le Conte starting on Friday, May 19 at 8:00 pm through Sunday, May 21, 2:00 pm.
5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Kaari Upson: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection
Now through June 18, 2023
at the Hammer Museum
Now open! View a selection of drawings, sculptures, videos, and mixed-media paintings by Kaari Upson, who in her short but prolific career developed an elaborate universe woven out of memory, conjecture, fact, and fiction.
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Friday, April 28 – Friday, May 12, 2023
at restaurants throughout the city
Join us in celebrating Dine LA Restaurant Week’s 15 year Anniversary starting with the Spring 2023 event happening from April 28 – May 12.
Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the country, offering everything from street food to Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether it’s a sleek, modern dining room or a casual oceanfront patio, diners can choose from an astonishing menu of global cuisines.
Find the best restaurants in Los Angeles, including recommendations from celebrities and hidden gems from LA locals.
Visit DineLA.com to see the list of participating restaurants and menus.
UCLA Spring Sing
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
at the Los Angeles Tennis Center
Since its debut in 1945, Spring Sing has showcased UCLA’s most talented students performing song, dance, and sketch comedy. The show attracts celebrities, scouts, and Bruins of all ages with performances by up-and-coming stars. Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association, Spring Sing is an exciting, one-of-a-kind experience!
6. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our amazing housekeeper is now available on Tuesdays, a family went from 2 days to 1. She is by far the best housekeeper we have ever had, great cleaner, does laundry, reliable, speaks English, loves dogs, quick response on her cell phone and text!
Please contact her directly:
Mercedes Ruiz
323.877.8937
Steve & Carrie Chmara
HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING WORK
My housekeeper has one free day. She was recommended through this newsletter and I’ve found her to be a hard worker, wants to please and takes pride in her work.
Call Maria at 323-736-8543.
POOL MAN RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED
We need a reliable and reasonable pool man. Please send any referrals to swy333@gmail.com. Thanks!
HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS
Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
- Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system
8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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. Please confirm prior to attending.