Holmby News 6-28-24

HOLMBY NEWS
June 28, 2024

Happy Independence Day!
Join HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic!

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

1.  HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Fireworks Safety Reminders
4.  Guide to Fireworks Shows & Festivities
5.  Activities & Things to Do
6.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

1.  HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC

It’s almost here! You are invited to join in the fun!

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic!
Thursday, July 4th
9:30 am Meet at Warner Ave. School
10:00 am Parade start
Celebrations to follow at Holmby Park!

Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
and much more!

Decorate your scooters, bikes, strollers and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route!  The day will begin at Warner Ave. School, with a bike parade that leads to Holmby Park, where the festivities continue.  Celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together.

Be sure to thank our sponsors who are giving their time, funds and in-kind donations to help make this a successful event:

  • ACS Security – Hot dog grilling
  • SSA Security Group – Lawn games and activities
  • Target Westwood – Water
  • Splatterz – Art activities
  • LA Fire Department – leading the parade with Fire Truck
  • West LAPD
  • Holmby Westwood Green Team – Information Booth

Our local Realtors and neighbors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities, including bouncers, art projects and tattoos:

  • Jim Bremner
  • Kramer and Courtney LaPlante
  • Mark & Lynn Rogo
  • Caron Schwartz
  • Michael Simmons
  • Jason Somers
  • Larry Young

Please note that parents/grandparents are asked to supervise children to the extent possible, as we will not provide supervision for the kids activities. This is a free community event, so let’s all enjoy safely and festively together. While we do have attendants, families are responsible for watching their kids activities.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to assist.  We still need a few more volunteers to help the day of the event.  If you are interested, please email Caron Schwartz, Parade Chair at caronschwartz.realtor.broker@gmail.com

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 240809178
900 BLOCK MALCOLM AV  |  6/21/2024 @ 8:00 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

3.  FIREWORKS SAFETY REMINDERS

From the LAFD:

All fireworks, even the so-called ‘safe and sane’ variety are illegal in the City of Los Angeles.  Please do not use fireworks of any type, including sparklers, or allow your children to do so.

Report Illegal Fireworks:
If you become aware of illegal fireworks use, there are several safe and secure methods for reporting fireworks in Los Angeles. These include:

IMPORTANT: Do not dial 9-1-1 unless you see someone being injured or at risk of immediate injury, or a fire or other emergency.

Pet Safety
Pets can be terrified by the noise, and many run away, often never being reunited with their families. In addition, many people may not realize that dogs can feel the air pressure change when fireworks are discharged nearby, causing deep anxiety and stress, or that “glow” sticks are poisonous to pets.

Impacts on Others
In addition to pets, private fireworks can also impact other neighbors:

  • Our patriotic veterans may have bad combat-related flashbacks
  • Older adults will be frightened and not know how to “turn the noise off”
  • Babies and small children will be terrified and the noise will hurt their ears

More information can be found at:

4.  GUIDE TO FIREWORKS SHOWS & FESTIVITIES

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Ready your ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ because nobody does fireworks shows like Los Angeles County! The fun starts this week and lasts through Independence Day with dozens of fireworks shows!  Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and celebrations in and around Los Angeles County.

Do note the date of events, as not all occur on July 4th. Plus, always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.

Enjoy the holiday, and Happy Fourth of July, from Patch!

Patch Fireworks Guide 2024

5.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Independence Day Concert – Patriotic Music
Sunday, June 30 at 2:30 PM
at Westwood Library

The 300th Army Band Woodwind Quintet, “Infinity Winds,” headlines our fabulous Independence Day celebration this year — with American classics and patriotic favorites! Special thanks to Congressman Ted Lieu for helping to arrange this concert.

FREE! With free parking at the Library. Library and garage doors open at 2 PM.

LA Sanitation – Open House
Saturday, June 29 from 10am – 2pm
at the LASAN West LA District Yard (2027 Stoner Ave.)

The LA Sanitation & Environment Open House program showcases LASAN’s residential curbside collection programs with an emphasis on proper recycling practices and bulky item collection while strengthening partnerships with City residents.

Each Open House will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations in addition to facility tours, information booths, recycling games, and a free lunch. All children receive a special hat at registration and have the opportunity to operate the controls on the trucks. Parents go home with vegetable plants. Our 360 degree video booth is free for all to enjoy!

There is no charge for admission and all ages are welcome, but we do request that pets be left at home for safety. Free food, beverages, and giveaways are available while supplies last.

RSVP here

Westwood Library Book Discussion
Saturday, July 20th, at 3:00 p.m.
at Westwood Library

It’s not too late to sign up for our Book Discussion taking place in the library next month on Saturday, July 20th, at 3:00 p.m.  Read the novel L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón and then come talk about it! Sign up at the Information Desk and receive a free copy of the book to keep. We still have some left!

Here is the description from Goodreads:
“Storm clouds are on the horizon in this fun, fast-paced novel of an affluent Mexican-American family. With quick wit and humor, Maria Amparo Escandón follows the Alvarado family as they wrestle with impending evacuations, secrets, deception, and betrayal, and their toughest decision yet: whether to stick together or burn it all down.”

This event is part of One Book, One County bringing together 18 library districts in Los Angeles County. The whole county is reading L.A. Weather, so don’t miss out!

6.  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:

  • ACS Security – $150 account credit towards Patrol or Alarm Monitoring*. Please call 310-446-0527 ext 3 or email info@acssecurity.com and mention Holmby Hills July 4th.
    *New customers only, agreement required.
  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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.