Newsletter May, 2014

SAVE THE DATE: THIS Monday, May 5, 2014

BCNA's SPRING MEETING

We meet at the Beachwood Cafe, thanks to the generosity of Patti Peck, the Cafe owner.

We will meet this Monday, May 5th at 7 pm.

Our new president, Jack Fitzgerald will chair this meeting. Invited are our Senior Lead Officer, Maggie Dillard and our City Council Representatives, Tracy James and Kristy Noochlaor. Expect to hear an update from Tracy and Kristy on the plan to place no parking signs on the east side of Beachwood from Ledgewood to the top as well as updates on the planned permit parking districts for Hollywoodland.

Jacqueline Lawson from the City Attorney's office will make a presentation on the re-established Neighborhood Prosecutor Program. She is the Neighborhood Prosecutor assigned to our area. Attend to find out what she can do for us.

Also, we will be doing a show and tell on a new, easy, clean and humane rat trap that is available at the Beachwood Market and online.

For more information: BeachwoodCanyon@sbcglobal.net

or call our hotline: 323-462-BCNA (2262)

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Memorial Reminder - Saturday, May 17, at noon.

Please plan on attending the memorial service for our neighbor and friend, Dino Williams.

DATE: Saturday, May 17th at noon

(the church opens at 11:30 a.m.)

LOCATION: North Church,

Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills

Dino's son, Greg, asks that, in lieu of flowers, attendees bring a flower or greenery from their garden. "We will incorporate it around my Pop for a floral tribute."

Please arrive early with your contribution to this sweet tribute.

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LAPD Town Hall Meeting

May 21, 2014

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Especially established and newly starting neighborhood watch groups and block captains with their neighbors.

Come meet our new Hollywood Division Captain, Pete Zarcone, and hear crime updates for your area.

This is our once a year meeting with LAPD Hollywood.

Meeting location:

American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 1336 North La Brea Ave., located on the east side of La Brea, between Fountain Ave and DeLongpre. (Click image to download the flier.)

Meeting Flier - Share With Your Neighbors

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Secret Stair Climb a Success!

Three teams toured 5 of the 6 Secret Stairs last Sunday. At the end of each tour, the participants stopped at the Beachwood Cafe for their discounted Basil Mint Lemonade. It was a wonderful and joyous experience. Next time, we will walk ALL six of the northern Beachwood Secret Stairs. We are making plans to walk the three or more staircases in southern Beachwood, as well. Stay tuned for the next group hike of the Secret Stairs!

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Shuttle Planned for
Mt. Hollywood Drive

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Subject: Re: Hollywood Sign Viewing Area Promotional Shuttle Service Program

Hollywood Sign Viewing Area Promotional Shuttle Service Program

The shuttle program was created to help alleviate the high volume of traffic in the Hollywood Hills and Beachwood Canyon residential areas. The shuttle will pick up passengers from the parking lot of the Greek Theatre, provide a stop at the vista view point on Mount Hollywood Drive and Griffith Observatory. The entire loop from beginning to end will last approximately 35 minutes. This promotional launch will provide shuttle service every Saturday and Sunday, for a period of three months, beginning on May 3, 2014 and ending July 31. 2014.

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Historic Beachwood!

It was 1945 around 3335 Deronda Drive.

This photo was taken by the family of Lars Pointer. Lars lives in Montana now but lived at 3335 Deronda across from Dino Williams and his family until he was in his 30's. He went to Cheremoya, LeConte, and Hollywood High. He heard about Dino and sent this photo along as a gift in honor of Dino Williams.

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Update: Beachwood Cafe on Chopped!

The Food Network has tentatively scheduled the Chopped episode that Beachwood Cafe owner, Patti Peck is in. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 13th. There will be a screening at the Beachwood Cafe with the food from the show as the only menu that night.

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Beachwood Happy Hour

SEE YOU FRIDAY!

Hollywoodland Antiques is having a happy hour from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. every Friday. Please come in and have a glass of wine, snacks, and get to know your neighbors.

Dr. Karen and Jeff Meyer
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