HOLMBY NEWS
November 15, 2024
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Report – Car Security
2. Westwood Village Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
3. Streets for All & AARP Westwood Mobility Pop-Up
4. Westwood Library Events this Saturday
5. Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Meeting
6. Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities
7. West LAPD Holiday Toy Drive
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
1. LAPD REPORT – CAR SECURITY
We at the LAPD urge you to take preventative measures to prevent being victimized by burglars and thieves. Here are a few helpful reminders on how to avoid being the next victim of a vehicle theft or burglary from a motor vehicle.
Car Security (especially if you park outdoors):
- Lock your car, even if it is in the garage.
- Don’t leave anything in your car; take all items into the house.
- Don’t leave key fobs in the car.
- If you have a fob, purchase a Faraday bag which will prevent a thief from electronically reading your fob from outside the house. Keep the fob in its Faraday bag in a safe place inside the house when it is not needed.
- Have catalytic converters etched with identifying numbers, and consider adding one of the available catalytic converter anti-theft devices.
- If you park outside (especially if you have a Kia or Hyundai, which seem to be more easily stolen), you might want use additional measures, e.g., a steering-wheel lock such as the Club, or tracking system such as LoJack.
LAPD Video – Car Safety
Lock it, Hide it, KEEP IT!
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. WESTWOOD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET & TREE LIGHTING
Broxton Plaza
Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
Join us at Broxton Plaza’s Holiday Market for a festive day filled with holiday cheer, hosted by the Westwood Village Improvement Association and The Pop-Up Shoppe. Our family-friendly market transforms Broxton Plaza into a winter wonderland with live music, seasonal activities, and dazzling tree lighting.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Broxton Plaza
1036 Broxton Ave
- Shop 40+ local artisan vendors for unique gifts
- Holiday tree lighting celebration
- Holiday tunes with The Soundbox DJ Truck & UCLA student performances
- Kids’ crafts, whimsical story time & play area
- Free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
- Beer garden with seasonal brews and hot cocoa for all ages
- Holiday pet parade
- Snow machine
- Raffle prizes
- Free Broxton Plaza swag
- Broxton Plaza between Weyburn & Kinross
- Parking $5 flat after 5pm at the Broxton Ave Public Parking Structure
3. STREETS FOR ALL & AARP WESTWOOD MOBILITY POP-UP
Streets For All is partnering with AARP to gather insights about transit and mobility experiences and needs in the Westwood and Brentwood areas. We invite you to join us for an open house event in Westwood Village where you can share your ideas and provide feedback.
The event will feature an e-bike training session, as well as a guided community walk or bike ride in the area. Additionally, they will be offering discounts for a Pointz Plus membership, so be sure to take advantage of that!
Sunday, November 17, 2024
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
10920 Lindbrook Dr. Room 204
streetsforall.org
Learn more about the Westwood Connected campaign, which aims to make the Westwood area more walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-friendly! RSVP here!
4. WESTWOOD LIBRARY EVENTS THIS SATURDAY
Beginning Chess
Saturday, November 16th
at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m
Join us in the library for Beginning Chess this Saturday, November 16th, at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chess expert Brian Glover will introduce the classic game of strategy. All ages are welcome!
How Poems are Made
Saturday, November 16th, at 3:00 p.m.
Join us in the library this Saturday, November 16th, at 3:00 p.m. to find out How Poems Are Put Together. Timothy Steele is the author of All the Fun’s in How You Say a Thing: An Explanation of Meter & Versification. Join the fun as he shows you how verse works and how poets have traditionally created poetry.
Westwood Branch Library
1246 Glendon Ave.
Parking is validated, no reservation required.
5. COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD (CPAB) MEETING
Our November CPAB meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 4 pm via Zoom. Our Guest Speaker will be the LAPD’s Expert on Drone Operations. Please see the link below. If you have any questions please send me an email. Thank you and hope to see you all next week.
Zoom Link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88031795005?pwd=xMc9FmZt6XiEEOKoOza8Ce7WtgJ08v.1
Meeting ID: 88031795005
Password: 3pQ1Uh
Police Officer III Chris Pech
Serial No. 37881
Los Angeles Police Department – West Los Angeles Division
Community Relations Office
1663 Butler Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-0732 (Desk)
6. THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For over 40 years, Westside Thanksgiving Dinner has hosted a free Thanksgiving celebration, offering a sit-down dinner, additional food supplies, clothing, live music, and more. Thousands join us each year to give thanks, share blessings, and celebrate together—all for free!
We’ll be back again this year at the West Los Angeles Civic Center on Thanksgiving Day – November 28. And there are many ways you can help us prepare, starting right now! From collecting food items or doing a clothing drive, to spreading the word to guests or supporters. We also need plenty of help on Thanskgiving Day or the Wednesday before.
We are completely volunteer-driven, and ALL are welcomed to be a part of this grand celebration!
7. WEST LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
West Los Angeles Station will be hosting its Annual Toy Giveaway on December 18, 2024. Toy drive collection begins today and will end on December 17, 2024.
Please donate Unwrapped and New Toys for kids Ages 8-12. Toys can be dropped off at West Los Angeles Station lobby between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm.
TOY DROP-OFF LOCATION:
WLA Community Police Station
1663 Butler Ave.
Nov. 1 – Dec. 17
7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thank you!
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Messiah Sing-a-Long
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM
at Westwood Presbyterian Church, 10822 Wilshire Blvd.
Westwood Presbyterian Church’s Music at Westwood presents their annual performance of George Frederic Handel’s Messiah on Friday evening, December 6, 2024, at 8 pm. The audience will join the Westwood Presbyterian Chancel Choir, six esteemed vocal soloists and the Westwood Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra, forming a 150-voice choir as part of the traditional “Messiah Sing-Along,” one of the few events of this kind in greater Los Angeles.
Composed over a three-week period in 1741, “Messiah” is a holiday favorite and regarded as one of the Handel’s finest oratorios. It includes such renowned arias and choruses as the celebratory “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted”, the exuberant “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion” and the majestic “Hallelujah”.
Tickets and Additional Information
MoMA Contenders – 10 Nights of Cinema
December 3-19 at 7:30 PM
at the Hammer Museum
The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.
This year’s lineup includes a conversation with actor Danielle Deadwyler following The Piano Lesson, a post-screening conversation with writer-director Steve McQueen after Blitz, and writer-director India Donaldson joining us for her feature debut, Good One;Late Night with the Devil followed by a Q&A withactor David Dastmalchian, andSean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner Anora. Don’t miss the chance to experience powerful performances from Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, and Angelina Jolie, alongside these unforgettable films and special guest appearances.
Mark your calendars for November 25 when general public tickets go on sale. These screenings tend to sell out fast and you definitely won’t want to miss out on the chance to see these films with in-person special guest appearances.For tickets and to see a list of film screenings, please click here:
9. RESIDENT ADS
PRIVATE CHEF / CATERER RECOMMENDATION
I highly recommend Chef Ruwan for special event catering for your holiday parties. Delicious, healthy food!
Contact:
Chef Ruwan
310-963-9522
Referred by Sandy Brown
TRUNK SHOW IN LITTLE HOLMBY
Trunk show SALE in Little Holmby: early access to Anatomie’s men’s and women’s collection at 30% off, handbags by shortyLOVE, silk separates from Nouvelle955 and gorgeous cashmere scarves in dozens of designs that are specially priced for this event!
Friday and Saturday, noon-5.
Contact Denise for address and other details: 310-721-2500.
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our Amazing housekeeper Mercedes Ruiz will be available Thursdays starting November 14th. She is an excellent cleaner, good English and answers her phone & texts Promptly!
Please contact Mercedes directly @ 323-877-8937
Steve & Carrie Chmara as reference
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.
10. 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. - SSA Security – For new clients, SSA will waive the $110 sign-up fee and the 1st month will be 50% of the going fee. New clients who pay for a full year in advance will receive an additional free month. Valid until the end of 2024.
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
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.