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Holmby News 2-26-16

HOLMBY NEWS February 26, 2016 From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960. 1.  Construction Noise 2.  Street Repair Requests 3.  Parking Permit Reminder 4.  Congressional Art Competition 5.  Upcoming Community Events 6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy 7.  Resident Ads 8.  HWPOA Contact Information 1.  CONSTRUCTION NOISE  This is a reminder to please adhere to the law regarding construction noise. LIMITS ON CONSTRUCTION NOISE Contractors generating any construction noise are restricted by law to the following days and times: NO Construction noise allowed on Sundays, Monday through Friday, construction noise is allowed between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm Saturdays and National Holidays, construction noise is allowed between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm 2.  STREET REPAIR REQUESTS The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on March 14, 2016. The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following: – Potholes and pop outs – Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas – Some repairs on concrete streets The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs. If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than February 28.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs. 3.  PARKING PERMIT REMINDER  If you live on a street that has parking by permit only, please be sure to purchase guest permits whenever you have guests, gatherings/parties, on weekends, etc.  Cars without permits will be ticketed by parking enforcement. In addition, please be sure that you and your guests do not block your neighbors’ driveways.  Thank you for your courtesy. 4.  CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION  From the Office of Congressman Ted Lieu: The Congressional Art Competition is a national competition that recognizes and encourages artistic talent in high school students. Students submit their original art piece to their representative and a panel of art professionals select the winning entry. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington D. C. The winning works are displayed for one year in the U. S. Capitol. More details about the competition can be found here: http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/ This year the competition for our congressional district is taking place on Saturday April 16, 2016 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. CLICK HERE for submission details. For a student to be eligible, they must either live or attend school in our district. 5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS  LA Musical Salon: 2016 Dinner Concert Series –  The Los Angeles Musical Salon, sponsor of the Concert Series @ Westwood Library, invites you to join some of your Westwood neighbors for the 9th season of its unique Dinner-Concert Series, which starts next Saturday, Feb. 27, with an “Evening of Musical Gold” — opera, Broadway and film favorites with tenor Rodell Rosel, who we’re catching between engagements at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Houston Grand Opera. Enjoy wonderful music in an intimate and fun setting where the musicians join us for dinner. And it’s all happening nearby at the Bel Air Bar & Grill! Click here for more info and reservation form.  Hope to see you there! Young Artists Symphony Orchestra –  Sunday, February 28 at 7:00 PM, UCLA Royce Hall.  For all music enthusiasts who are excited about supporting up and coming talent, the Young Artists Symphony Orchestra (YASO) is performing this Sunday in a free concert at UCLA’s Royce Hall. YASO is led by Artistic Director Alexander Treger. GINASTERA Concerto for Strings, Op.33 R. STRAUSS Concerto for Horn No.1 in E-flat major, Op.11 Julian Zheng Horn SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.43 Tickets are now available on-line at: www.yasola.org/tickets. Tickets will be issued by UCLA Royce Hall for this concert. Green Living Workshops –  Mondays (February 29, March 7 and March 14) from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Westside Pavillion Community Room A.  The interactive workshop meets once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community.  Join a FREE* Green Living Workshop offered by LADWP and Sustainable Works!  * The workshop is FREE to LADWP customers. Action Oriented Topic include: Water and Energy and we touch on Waste, Chemicals, Transportation and Shopping/Food. •Reduce your Water & Energy usage •Save $ on Utilities Receive FREE resource saving tools Water saving hose nozzles, energy saving light bulbs and more… This FREE workshop is funded by an LADWP Community Partnership Grant To register, please click here. 6.  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 coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to 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. 7.  RESIDENT ADS SEEKING CAREGIVER Requesting referrals and references for an outstanding, experienced, strong, patient caregiver for ambulatory 97 year old woman. Please reply to elleninlaca@gmail.com —————————————————————— 8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.  914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573  Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-470-1785  Email: hwpoa@aol.com Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org

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Holmby News 2-5-16

HOLMBY NEWS February 5, 2016 From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960. 1.  HWPOA Board Meeting 2.  LAPD Crime & Initiatives 3.  Green Living Workshops 4.  VA Cemetery Support Foundation 5.  Northern Trust Open Military Appreciation 6.  Upcoming Community Events 7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy 8.  Resident Ads 9.  HWPOA Contact Information 1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING  On Tuesday, February 9 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com 2.  LAPD CRIME & INITIATIVES  The LAPD has implemented a number of initiatives to combat crime and to increase public safety.  For more information, please click here. 3.  GREEN LIVING WORKSHOPS  Sustainable Works is partnering with LADWP to offer FREE Green Living Workshops for Los Angeles residents.  Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community. The workshop is FREE to residents of LA City Council District 5. Action Oriented Topics include: Water and Energy and we touch on Waste, Chemicals, Transportation and Shopping/Food. The interactive workshop meets once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. When: Mondays, Feb. 29, Mar. 7 & 14 from 7pm-8:30pm Where: Westside Pavilion Community Room A Los Angeles, CA 90064 Sign up at: https://sustainableworkslagreenworkshop.eventbrite.com •Reduce your Water & Energy usage •Save $ on Utilities •Receive FREE resource saving tools Water saving hose nozzles, energy saving light bulbs and more… This FREE workshop is funded by an LADWP Community Partnership Grant 4.  VA CEMETERY SUPPORT FOUNDATION  The Los Angeles National Cemetery Support Foundation (LANCSF) is reaching out to the Westwood community. The LANCSF’s mission is to support, in every way possible, the events, activities, and needs of the Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located north of Wilshire between Veteran and Sepulveda. This support is through monetary donations as well as member participation in the activities held within, or on behalf of, the Cemetery. Among the many things the LANCSF does is to organize the Memorial Day ceremonies, including flag-planting by the Boy and Girl Scouts and the fly-bys of WWII planes. They would welcome your involvement and, of course, donations to help support the VA Cemetery to honor all the men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. For more info: http://lancsf.org/ 5.  NORTHERN TRUST OPEN MILITARY APPRECIATION  All active duty, Reserve, military retirees, non-retired veterans and their dependents are inviting to attend. Northern Trust Open Military Appreciation At The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA Saturday, February 20, 2016 Proud Supporter of U.S. Military Personnel All active duty, Reserve, military retirees, non-retired veterans and their dependents: are admitted free of charge to the Northern Trust Open by presenting valid military ID and Receive access to the Patriots’ Outpost, a private hospitality venue specifically for our military personnel. RSVP / Register For more information, please contact Daniel Garcia Community Outreach Specialist 310.573.5810 / danielgarcia@pgatourhq.com Get your Tickets: http://www.northerntrustopen.com/plan-your-visit/military-appreciation 6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS  Cash fur College Workshops -Saturday, Feb. 6, and Feb. 20.  The state of California, through the Student Aid Commission, offers several financial aid programs to help students and their families afford the high cost of college tuition. In the next few weeks, there will be several free “Cash for College Workshops” at different locations in our community to help students find out about, and apply for, these grants and loans. To see a list of the dates and locations of these workshops, and for a list of important documents you should bring, click here. UCLA Spirit Squad Reception -Saturday, Feb. 6, 4-7 p.m. at the Pavilion Club in Pauley Pavilion.  The UCLA Spirit Squad invites you to an afternoon filled with entertainment, prizes and all-around fun. Stay tuned for this year’s celebrities. Last year’s meet and greet included: Five-star QB recruit Josh Rosen, Jerry Neuheisel, Myles Jack, Paul Perkins, Norman Powell, Tony Parker, Tyus Edney ’95, baseball coach John Savage and members of the men’s water polo national championship team Mix and mingle with the Spirit Squad Silent auction on highly-valued items VIP Kids’ Zone that includes an inflatable obstacle course Hosted Bar and Appetizers This annual fundraiser goes a long way to support the team, while thanking you for all your support. A portion of your registration is tax deductible.  Click here to RSVP. Sarah Leonard Jewelry: Let it Rain! – February 1-13.  Make ANY purchase between now and February 13th and then, if on the morning of Feb 22nd, it rains just ONE HALF INCH (as measured at LAX) we’ll give you your money back! That’s right, if it rains, your jewelry is FREE (less taxes of course).  For more information and program rules, please click here. LADWP Customer Service Saturday – February 13 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   Come to any Customer Service Saturday at our Crenshaw, Van Nuys, Watts, and West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC) locations and you can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions, and resolve billing issues. There will also be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials. The Crenshaw location will hold informative and helpful workshops in its on-site auditorium. Two locations every month will even have free tree giveaways.  For locations and more information, please click here. Service Academy Day – Sunday, February 21 from 1p-4p at the Los Angeles Federal building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Room C-206, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The Office of Congressman Ted Lieu is hosting their First Annual Bi-Partisan Multi-District Service Academy Day for students 8th-11th grade. This event is open to students, parents, and community members. A representative from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy will be present. Additionally, there will be a student panel and parent panel. Finally, every congressional office in Southern California has been invited to attend and participate. For more information, please click here: 2.21.16flyer 7.  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 coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to 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. 8.  RESIDENT ADS SEEKING GLASS & WINDOW REPAIR I’m looking for recommendations for a company to repair glass pains, and also louvre window mechanisms. Any assistance appreciated.  Thanks. Neil Quateman nquateman@gmail.com 310-746-2343 —————————————————————— SEEKING EVENING HOUSEKEEPER We are looking for a local housekeeper to help with chores in the evenings a few times per week. Can you recommend someone who is working in the neighborhood already during the day, and would like a few extra hours working in the evenings / night time. Thanks!  Contact sharonay@gmail.com —————————————————————— HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED I am looking for someone honest and reliable with good experience. Traditional house cleaning, laundry and pressing. Must speak English.  No driving necessary. (no child care, no pet care, no elder care). Please call Olivia at (310) 625-8374 —————————————————————— SEEKING WOMEN’S BICYCLE & RACK  We are looking for a bicycle for our 14 year old daughter.  Prefer urban or road comfort bike, with 26 inch wheels (medium) and 7+ gears.  Must be in good condition. We are also in need of a car rack for 2 or more bikes.  If you have either of these items that you would be interested in selling please let me know.  Thanks! Jonathan aerojg@gmail.com —————————————————————— SEEKING ROOM RENTAL I have a friend coming from the east coast for a temporary 3 month job in the Santa Monica/West LA area. She is interested in renting a room during that time. If anyone has something available, here’s the contact info. Sara at srl2190@gmail.com 9.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.  914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573  Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-470-1785  Email: hwpoa@aol.com Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org

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Warner Blood Drive – this Friday

Please sign up to donate blood this Friday at the Warner Ave. School. Sign up through the following link.  THANK YOU. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4fa5ab2dab9-warner ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH FROM 8-1:30, in conjunction with the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center, we are going to have a blood drive in the WARNER auditorium from 8am to 1:30pm (615 Holmby Avenue in Westwood).  Please join us to help save the lives of MANY people. Date: 02/05/2016 (Fri.) Time: 8:00am – 1:30pm PST Location: 615 Holmby Avenue – Warner School Auditorium THE DONATION ITSELF ONLY TAKES 10-12 MINUTES BUT START TO FINISH THE PROCESS WILL TAKE ONE HOUR, AND IS PRACTICALLY PAINLESS. Please sign up here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0D4FA5AB2DAB9-warner Or contact Jonah Borris at 310.383-7180 or jonah.borris@verizon.net if you have any questions, concerns or need more information. The following is information that may help you determine if you are eligible to donate: AGE:  You must be 17 years of age or older (donors under 17 years of age require a UCLA Blood and Platelet Center parental consent form); there is no upper age limit.  Call prior to scheduling an appointment if you are under the age of 17. WEIGHT:  You must weigh at least 110 pounds. FEELING WELL: You must be well and healthy with no cold or flu symptoms in the past 24 hours (no fever, sore throat, productive cough, stomach/intestinal problems, etc.).  You must not have any open cuts or wounds. MEDICATION: Most medications are acceptable. Antibiotics (except for acne) — You must wait at least 3 days after you have completed the full course of treatment and are currently symptom free. Certain oral medications for psoriasis, severe acne, hair loss or enlargement of the prostate may make it unacceptable for you to donate. Blood pressure medication is acceptable if your blood pressure is within acceptable limits. FOR PLATELET DONATIONS: You must be off aspirin or aspirin containing medications for 3 days. (For example, if the last dose was taken on Monday, you may not donate platelets until Thursday.) If you have taken a platelet inhibitor medication such as Plavix (clopidogrel), Brilinta (ticagrelor), or Ticlid (ticlopidine), you must be off medication for 14 full days prior to donating platelets. PREGNANCY: Six weeks must have passed since the end of your last pregnancy, including miscarriage or abortion. FOR PLATELETS: If you have had four or more pregnancies (including miscarriages and abortions), you will not be able to donate platelets. However, you can still donate whole blood. TRAVEL TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY: You must not donate if you have traveled to a malaria risk area within the last 12 months for more than 24 hours. You must not donate if you have lived in a malaria endemic area for five or more consecutive years before you moved to a non-malaria endemic area. Additionally, you must then have lived in the new location for three or more consecutive years without any travel to a malaria endemic area. Call prior to scheduling an appointment if you have ever had malaria. You must not donate if you have visited or lived in the United Kingdom (U.K.) for more than 3 months (total) between 1980 through 1996. You must not donate if you have received a blood transfusion in France or England since 1980. You must not donate if you have spent 5 years or more (total) in Europe since 1980, including time spent in the U.K. Call prior to scheduling an appointment if you lived on a US military base in Europe for 6 months or more from 1980-1996. RECENT SURGERY:   You must be 6 weeks post-surgery, completely healed, released from doctor’s care and have had no blood transfused (except blood that you donated for yourself). TATTOO:  You must not donate if you have had a tattoo in the last 12 months. PIERCINGS: Persons who have had an ear, navel or eyebrow piercing in the last 12 months may donate if the procedure was performed in a commercial establishment with sterile needles or by a physician. You must not donate if you have had a genital, lip, mouth or nose piercing in the past 12 months. HEPATITIS:  You must not donate if you had any type of hepatitis at 11 years of age or older. You must not donate if you have lived in the past 12 months with someone who has hepatitis. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE MEDICAL CONDITIONS or HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES—YOU MUST NOT DONATE: You must not donate if you have ever taken money or drugs for sex. You must not donate if you are a male who has had sex with another male in the past 12 months. You must not donate if you have ever injected drugs not prescribed by a doctor. You must not donate if you have had sex in the last 12 months with someone who has done one of the above. You must not donate if you have had syphilis or gonorrhea in the last 12 months. You must not donate if you have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.  Eat well, drink extra fluids (suggest 2 quarts per day) for two days prior to your donation, and avoid fatty foods. WE REQUIRE A PHOTO ID ON THE DAY OF DONATION.  We look forward to seeing you!