Joining MKPOA is an investment in your home and your neighborhood. We encourage all residents to become members, attend meetings, and take an active role in shaping our future and fostering community spirit through our upcoming gatherings and meetings.

We celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community and embrace the occasion to come together and strengthen the bonds within our neighborhood. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase or you may bring your own picnic lunch. Kids, Family, Friends & Friendly Pets are Welcome! Greet & Honor our LAFD and LAPD first responders and Special Guests and, most of all, enjoy the camaraderie of our marvelous community.
Music – Food & Beverage* Vendors – (Vittorios! Tacos! Vegan!) – Tables and Chairs – Information Stations – Fun Activities – Special Guest Speakers – LAFD, LAPD, CD11
*Bring your water bottle for free refills
*Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted
Free Parking  –  Free Shuttles

The Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association (MKPOA) is working to strengthen wildfire preparedness, community safety, and neighborhood resilience by establishing Firewise USA® recognized districts within Marquez Knolls.

We are currently working to organize two Firewise districts:
A. Lower Lachman
B. Upper Lachman — extending from upper Tellem Drive to the top of Lachman Lane and including all streets in between.

What Is Firewise USA®?

The Firewise USA® program encourages neighbors to work together to reduce wildfire risks and better protect their homes and community. Participating neighborhoods focus on practical measures such as:

• Vegetation and fuel management
• Defensible-space planning
• Home-hardening education
• Wildfire preparedness and evacuation awareness
• Coordinated neighborhood risk-reduction efforts

Firewise USA® recognition demonstrates that a neighborhood is taking organized, proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk. Recognition may also provide additional benefits to homeowners, including potential insurance-related benefits or discounts, depending on the insurance company, policy, and applicable California programs.

We Need Your Help

MKPOA would like to help establish additional Firewise districts throughout Marquez Knolls, but successful Firewise communities depend on neighbors getting involved.

If you are interested in helping organize a Firewise district on your street or in your part of Marquez Knolls, please contact MKPOA Board Members Mark Rhomberg and/or Mark Galanty for more information.

Working together, we can make Marquez Knolls better prepared and more resilient to wildfire.

Learn More About Firewise

California wildfire preparedness and Firewise information:

https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/firewise-communities/

Firewise USA® — National Fire Protection Association:

https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa

Current Priorities

• Preserving neighborhood character through adherence to CC&Rs
• Protecting ocean, mountain and canyon views of or all homeowners
• Fostering community engagement and connection
• Liaising with city agencies and other stakeholders on matters impacting our neighborhood

Rebuilding After the Palisades Fire

MKPOA is committed to leading recovery efforts that not only rebuild and repopulate abut also restore hope and solidarity among residents and is working closely with other community leaders and organizations and governmental agencies. Our initiatives focus on view protection, fire resilient and sustainable rebuilding practices, community support networks, and long-term resilience planning to ensure a brighter future for all.