Beachwood Newsletter
October 2014

FAA Wants to Hear Your Helicopter Noise Complaints!

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/09/22/46895/faa-to-gather-helicopter-noise-complaints-in-los-a/

Click on image above and see what aircraft are in the sky at any particular moment. http://ems02.bksv.com/webtrak/vny4

L.A. Times Covers Beachwood Movie Night - Proceeds Donated to Foundation for Suicide Prevention

L.A. Times writer Nita Lelyveld covered the screening of "Thirteen Women" in the Beachwood Market parking lot last Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

"In planning the night, he [Jeffrey VonMeyer] and the other village shop owners - from the Beachwood Cafe, the market, My Fair Lady's Flowers - decided to donate money raised from the raffle and concessions to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in Entwistle's name.

That meant a lot to Jonathan Roberts, 37, who with his partner, Keith Aldridge, brought taquitos, salad and margaritas to the parking lot screening. Roberts' sister, Karen, took her own life three years ago at age 29. The foundation's programs - including a November walk Roberts plans to take part in - are helping him in the difficult process of moving forward, he said.

But he didn't know about Tuesday's fundraising in advance. What drew him to the parking lot was the 'small-town' spirit of his community."

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-beat-peg-entwistle-tribute-20140918-story.html

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Sunset & Dine Event Benefiting the Center at Blessed Sacrament

Please attend this year's Sunset & Dine event happening at the Taglyan Center on October 2nd from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. They have great local restaurants that serve small plates as well drinks, music and entertainment. It's a great opportunity to check out local cuisine and connect with others in the community.

The Center at Blessed Sacrament is the beneficiary of this year's event. Tickets are on sale for $25 at this link: http://www.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=164289

You can get a $5 discount if you use our special promo code: "neighbor"

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DRB Hearing Oct 9 at 6 p.m.

Design Review Board hearings take place at the Hollywoodland Realty Office at 6 p.m.

This project is planned for 6279 Rodgerton and is continued from July 24, 2014.

Click here to view the agenda

http://beachwoodcanyon.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Hllywdlnd10.9.14.pdf

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Square Dance at the Beachwood Market parking lot, October 17th!!

Mark your calendars! The Hollywood Orchard and Cheremoya Foundation are hosting another hoe down to benefit the Cheremoya School on October 17th.

Everyone had so much fun last year, we decided to keep it going... Like last year, Triple Chicken Foot will play and The Beachwood Cafe and the two hosting organizations will be selling food and beverage. More details to come, but follow The Hollywood Orchard on Facebook for updates.

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Smoke Detectors FREE From LAFD - MySafe:LA

Thanks to LAFD and specifically MySafe:LA! They continue to be instrumental in the LAFD program to give away smoke alarms in the City of Los Angeles. If you would like to learn where you can get a smoke alarm or need help installing your alarm, please contact MySafe:LA at info@mysafela.org

or call (213) 634-0100.

Mission: We're a non-profit organization teaching kids, families, and older adults how to stay safe and be better prepared in the event of a fire, earthquake, or disaster. If you want to get email updates about our work, go to http://www.mysafela.org/ and sign up.

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Daily Water Allocation Could be the Next California Drought Strategy

The lush and the dying lawns of two homes in Studio City reflect different takes on California's water crisis. Photo by Dean Musgrove, staff photographer

San Gabriel Valley Tribute published this very enlightening article written by Steve Scauzillo:

You probably know your Social Security number, your driver's license number and perhaps the latest wrinkle in mattress marketing, your sleep number.

But do you know your drought number?

The latter represents the amount of water you are allowed to use per day. If you don't know it, you probably should. Not knowing could cost you money. As California's severe drought moves into a fourth year, state and local water agencies are working on something called "allocation-based rate structures," a kind of precursor to water rationing that's all the rage in Sacramento and in some areas such as Santa Cruz, Irvine and Santa Monica.

Here's how it works: Your local water company, special district or city assigns you and your household a number in gallons - a daily water allocation. Usually, one number applies to maximum indoor water use, i.e. showers, kitchen and bathroom faucets, dishwashers, clothes washers, etc., and an extra allocation is assigned for outdoor use such as lawn irrigation.

Using census records, aerial photography and satellite imagery, an agency can determine a property's efficient water usage.

Read full article here

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Neighbor, Anil Kumar Bhardwaj Appears in Rise and Shine! LOCALS GET $5 OFF!

Anil lives on Westshire and is an active participant in the local neighborhood watch program. He's got a play running and would love to have neighbors show up to support him.

LOCALS GET $5 OFF by entering promo code BCNA!!!

Click on Image to download the flyer - please attend.

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Beachwood Happy Hour

Hollywoodland Antiques is having a happy hour Every Friday from 5 - 7 p.m.!

Please come in and have a glass of wine, snacks, and get to know your neighbors.

Dr. Karen and Jeff Meyer

P.S. Stop in and ask to see some of Karen's hand painted creations. Some are wearing her shirts in the neighborhood. This is MUST SEE stuff.

P.S. & P.S. This is a total good vibe event - we have noticed neighbors walking down the street at around 5 pm on Friday, almost all headed for Happy Hour. What a perfect way build community! - editor

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Beachwood Cafe

Why not wander into into the Cafe and have a meal and conversation with any one of the many neighbors you will run into? This IS family!

In days gone by, most neighbors would meet spontaneously in the local cafe and visit about all manner of neighborhood issues. We can do it again.

2695 N. Beachwood Dr.
(323) 871-1717

Follow them on Twitter @BeachwoodCafe

Check out their Facebook Page

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Too Sweet For Words!