HOLMBY NEWS
May 17, 2024
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. HWPOA Board of Directors – Officer Election Results
3. WhatsApp Group for Your Block
4. UCLA Botanical Garden Updates
5. Volunteers Needed – UCLA Sustainable Move Out
6. Emergency Management Program for Young Adults
7. Activities & Things to Do
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 240808281
900 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 5/7/2024 @ 4:00 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
2. HWPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS – OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS
At this week’s HWPOA Board of Directors meeting, the new board elected officers for the 2024-25 term:
Sandy Brown – President
Susan Reuben – Co-Vice President
Ellen Turner – Co-Vice President
Phil Gabriel – Treasurer/Secretary
The list of all board members who were elected in May can be found here:
HWPOA Board of Directors 2024-25
Congratulations to all and thank you for working to support the Holmby Westwood community!
3. WHATSAPP GROUP FOR YOUR BLOCK
Security Suggestion:
Our community has been a target for burglars over the past three years. Being burglarized leaves people feeling violated and the emotional scars that follow last a long time thereafter. Our Senior Lead Officer, James Allen, confirms that the most effective deterrent is “eyes on the street”. Therefore, HWPOA is suggesting that our residents create a What’sApp chat group just for security on both sides of their block in order for neighbors to watch out for one another. If neighbors see something that doesn’t look right, they should alert everyone else on their What’sApp. It’s simple to set up, and only one person is designated to add people to the app.
Go to the app store on your cell phone, download the What’sApp app, and follow the directions to set it up. Ask your neighbors for their contact information and approval to use their information. Below is a letter I’m using for this purpose in case your neighbors are not at home.
I’m setting up the What’sApp for two blocks only because one block doesn’t have many houses. Make sure you tell your neighbors the app is ONLY FOR SECURITY.
Susan Reuben
VP HWPOA
Security Committee
4. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN UPDATES
Clarkia Festival – Canceled
Dear Garden Friends,
I am sad to start my monthly commentary with unfortunate news. The inaugural UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Clarkia Festival, set to take place on May 18, 2024, is canceled due to the campus situation. The Garden is safe to visit but now is not the right time to host a large public event.
If you were planning to attend the Clarkia Festival, we encourage you to visit the Gathering at Kuruvungna, the Clark Library’s Bookish Biomes event, and the Natural History Museum’s Bug Fair, all being held on Saturday, May 18.
On a happier note, our extensive water conservation and sustainability project is complete, and the entire Garden is now open to the public. Enjoy the stunning results of our renovation, including a cascading water fall, the Norris Family Koi Pond and Terrace (but no Koi yet), an effervescent stream, and the Marell Family Serenity Pond. We have also added attractive seating areas.
May is an enchanting time of year. We have many species of vibrant Clarkia in bloom. The genus Clarkia, native to California, is the signature plant of the Garden because of its beauty, specific diversity, and association with early research on plant evolution at UCLA.
May 30 is a particularly excellent day to visit the Garden; Dr. Tom Gillespie will give a casual science talk on fascinating Hawaiian plants at 12 p.m.
Happy Spring! Please stay tuned for wonderful summer events in the Garden.
Victoria L. Sork,
Director, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium
UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
May 2024 Newsletter
5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – UCLA SUSTAINABLE MOVE OUT
This year, UCLA students will have an opportunity to donate unwanted household and bulky items, including furniture. Partnering with local non profits, LA City Council District 5, LA Sanitation, and campus partners, UCLA will host two “Sustainable Move Out” events in the North Village area, along with two events on the Hill on campus.
Volunteers are needed for the North Village for Saturday, June 8th and 22nd from 10am-3pm to help direct students; sort items for donation; and help answer questions about disposing of household items.
Learn more and sign up to volunteer here
6. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Camp ReadyLA is a FREE week-long program that provides a look into the life of an emergency manager for young program participants aged 17-22. Camp participants will gain disaster preparedness, team building, and leadership skills to pave the way for their professional development.
Our camp coordinators are working hard to ensure Camp ReadyLA 2024 is full of fun and exciting activities that provide program participants with hands-on experience in the field. On the final day of camp, participants will apply what they learned during a Functional Exercise before their graduation ceremonies in the afternoon.
The program will be from Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2024, at the EOC in Downtown LA daily from 9 am- 4 pm. Applications are open May 1st and will close on June 3rd. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
There’s a short video about the program at https://youtu.be/ZqEvdOC2h1o?si=5eANnMflnwZ7D3_Z
For more info and to apply, go to https://emergency.lacity.gov/preparedness/camp-readyla
7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Hammer Museum Summer Exhibitions – Opening Celebration
Saturday, June 8 at 8:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum
We’re kicking off summer early this year and you’re invited! Join us on Saturday, June 8, at sundown to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions, each with its own unique flair. From an innovative fashion exhibition blurring the lines between clothing and art, to a gripping erotic thriller, and a towering seven-foot tall bubble machine sculpture. Plus, catch artist EJ Hill’s return to the Hammer, this time as curator, where the color pink takes center stage.
There will be music in the courtyard, galleries open late, and cash bars. We expect to welcome thousands of guests through our doors, so plan to arrive early and stay late. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pick Pico Street Fair
Sunday, May 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM
at 10701 W Pico Blvd.
Get ready to celebrate our vibrant community! PICK PICO shines a light on our wonderful local businesses, talented artists, dedicated nonprofits, and schools along Pico Blvd., all while honoring our local Fire and Police heroes.
- Tempt your taste buds with a variety of delicious offerings from local restaurants.
- Uncover the creativity of local artists and their unique artworks.
- Bring the kids to our Kid Zone, packed with entertainment suitable for all ages!
- Learn how to keep your family safe with vital tips in our Safety Zone.
- Engage directly with City Departments to get insights into community services.
- Meet your elected officials!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to SHOP LOCAL and support the heart of our community. See you there!
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://hwpoa.square.site/
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.