Archive for ◊ November, 2009 ◊

Public Meetings for December
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, November 30th, 2009

Cultural Heritage Board- December 2, Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Conference Room 7, City Hall 100 S. R. Ave.-  Public Hearing for Major Landmark Alteration at 339 Decker Street.  Notice of Public Hearing for 339 Decker Street

City Council- December 8, Tuesday 5 p.m. City Council Chamber, City Hall 100 S. R. Ave.- Public Hearing on Proposed increases to Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Service Charges For more info Click Here!

FYI:  City of Santa Rosa Changes and Reductions in City Service Levels- List of Service Reductions

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Weekend pastimes, Carriage rides and Crime Alert
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Starting this Saturday- Free Railroad Square Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides: Every weekend until Christmas Eve, weather permitting, leaving from Depot Park. Wrap in a blanket and trot through Holiday Square. A family holiday tradition sponsored by the Historic Railroad Square Association for 22 years. Courtesy of Railroad Square business and property owners.

Recent crime in St. Rose Neighborhood- On Monday, Nov. 23rd, the garage at 400 Lincoln Street (corner of Lincoln & Washington) was burglarized and an high-end mountain bike was taken. Most likely, this event occurred during daylight hours. Please keep a vigilant eye out for any suspicious activity in the neighborhood and report promptly to the Santa Rosa Police Dept. at 528-5222. If you witness a crime in progress, call 911 immediately.

Downtown Tree lighting ceremony was last night. It was chilly but lots of folks came out to enjoy the evening.  Tree lighting click here!

Sat. Nov. 28- North Bay Film & Art Collective- 99 Sixth Street, Global Film Series 7PM – Dinner & Film: Mozambique SLEEPWALKING LAND    For film info Click Here! For calendar Click Here! For ticket information call 707-527-0627

Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour- Take your guests on an urban hike and learn about the West End Neigbhorhood. Self Guided tour starts and ends in Historic Railroad Square. Tour brochures available at Railroad Square Hotels and the Santa Rosa Visitors Center.

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West End- Thanksgiving & Holiday events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Lots to do this weekend.

Friday November 27th- A downtown Santa Rosa Holiday. Start the Holiday season by spending time downtown. Enjoy treats, music, raffles and sales at the  Merchant Open house 12 to 5 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. For complete info CLICK HERE!

A Santa Rosa Downtown Holiday

Friday November 27th- 6th Street Theater 52 6th Street  “Home for the Holidaze” 8:00 p.m. in The Studio Theater. A show reflecting the joys and trials of family life & tradition. More info? CLICK HERE!

Fri. Nov. 27- North Bay Film & Art Collective- 99 Sixth Street,  Global Film Series 6PM SLEEPWALKING LAND   8PM SONG FROM THE SOUTHERN SEAS

Sat. Nov. 28- North Bay Film & Art Collective- 99 Sixth Street, Global Film Series   7PM – Dinner & Film: Mozambique SLEEPWALKING LAND

For film info Click Here! For ticket information call 707-527-0627

Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour- Take your guests on an urban hike and learn about the West End Neigbhorhood. Self Guided tour starts and ends in Historic Railroad Square. Tour brochures available at Railroad Square Hotels and the Santa Rosa Visitors Center.

West End Walking Tour Ribbon CuttingJessica Diaz, Lea Barron-Thomas & Kernan Coleman

West End Walking Tour Ribbon Cutting- Jessica Diaz, Representing So. Co. Supervisor Shirley Zane, West End President Lea Barron-Thomas & Kernan Coleman, Ranch7 Creative

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West End- meeting wrap up, North Bay Film & Art
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, November 21st, 2009

The Fall West End Neighborhood Association meeting was well attended with over 50 folks joining in to hear the latest news. We thank our guest speaker Raissa de la Rosa, City of Santa Rosa Economic Development. She spoke briefly on what the City is doing to vitalize the downtown. Follow up info: West End Banners are now available for order, $53- contact Betsy Hall . If you own a West End home, east of Wilson Street, and would like to have your home’s history researched – contact Adrian Praetzellis West Coast  Accordion Babes calendars, with cd $20, are available from Amber Lee Baker Baker

North Bay Film & Art Collective 99 Sixth St    Nov. 19 through Dec. 20  NBFAC invites you to join us on a 5 week exploration of international film, food and live entertainment.   Each Sat. night films with foods from the region, collaborating with local restaurants and wineries to further enhance the cultural experience. This event marks the first installment of culture and community that fulfills the North Bay Film & Art Collective’s mission of being a place that celebrates diversity and storytelling not found in your traditional theater. For more info and calendar

Dear Lea and West Ender’s, Gene and I went to the 6PM showing of the International Film Series at “New School” on Wilson and W. 6th. It was a lovely film from Brazil. We were served piping hot stuffed mushrooms and Korbel Sparkling Wine!!!! There was popcorn and candy available. We sat on a comfy couch, watching a wonderful big screen. We were very impressed. Tomorrow there is a Chinese film, dinner and wine pairings from Gary Chu’s….including “Martini Prawns” for any of you who know them!!!! Starts at 7PM, $30.00/couple covers the entire evening…..Is this possible???? ONLY in our neighborhood!!! Hope to see you there!!!!!! betsy and gene

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West End Fall Meeting,Walking tour Ribbon Cutting
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Thursday, November 19th at 1 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center/Depot in Historic Railroad Square- West End Walking tour “Ribbon Cutting”. Join your friends and neighbors for the debut of the new Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour brochure.  This self-directed tour is a wonderful resource for residents or visitors who want to know more about Railroad Square and the West End neighborhoods.  Refreshments will be served.

Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour

Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour- Inside

Thursday, November 19th at 7 p.m. at the Assistance League of Sonoma County’s “New to You” shop- 5 W. 6th Street- West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting- The neighborhood has only two general meetings a year. This is your chance to connect with neighbors and learn the latest West End news. Cocktails at Stark’s for those who wish to continue socializing afterwards.

Bert Guidotti in the 1940s, Guidotti's is now Stark's

Bert Guidotti in the 1940s, Guidotti's is now Stark's

Downtown Events:

Saturday, November 21st, 5 to 8 p.m. -South A Art Alliance Winter Blast- A rare night of art, frolic, music and merriment on the South A Street Arts Block. This is an annual tradition for the artists of this neighborhood. For more info Click here!

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West End News- dog incident
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Dear West End Neighbors,

Please read the following incident and contact Linda if you have any info.

Last Sunday, November 8th at 10:30 in the morning two dogs attacked our cat on the front porch of our house on West 8th St. My husband was able to rescue our cat and the dogs took off east on West 8th. One dog was a brindle pit bull. The other dog was a golden brown possibly a pit mix. He really didn’t get a good look at the second dog. Daisy, our cat, is eleven years old and now has two dislocated hips and a dislocated knee, which will require surgery, and bite wounds. We filed a report with the County. If you or anyone in the neighborhood knows of these dogs, we would appreciate any information. Thank you, Linda Harp     harpo2106@aol.com

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West End – This Week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, November 08th, 2009

November 9th, Monday 4- 7 p.m. at Finley Community Center Valley Oak Room 2060 W.College Ave.- Implementation of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. Learn about the changes in the Railroad Corridor subarea. The Railroad Corridor sub area contains the Cleveland/Wilson Street area which greatly affects the West End neighborhood.

For details and the subarea brochures Press here!

November 10th, Tuesday 6- 7 p.m. at 121 10th Street- Upper West End Neighborhood Watch Meeting- (The Upper West End is all residences North of 9th Street)

Join your neighbors and the SRPD. Meeting will focus on effective teamwork between neighbors and police and tips on how we can work together to make our neighborhood safer.

Questions? Interested in joining the Upper W. E. listserve for email alerts? Contact Jennifer at jennifer@sciencemanagers.com

November 13th, Friday 4:30-6:30 p.m. at CHOPS 509 Adams Street- Chop’s Teen Club Variety Showcase

This is a special evening dedicated to celebrating and promoting the achievements of Chop’s teen members. The evening will showcase their stories and their accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art martial arts and more. Appetizers will be served.  Please RSVP to info@chopsonline.com

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West End This Week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, November 03rd, 2009

Friday night, November 6th – 6 to 8 p.m.- 602 Wilson Street The New Arts Project West End Salon Series No. 8. “12 words of urban wisdom”. Drinks to follow at Stark’s.

Sunday November 8th- start at 9 .am.- 6th Annual Run to Stop Hunger along the Prince Memorial Greenway-  10K, 5K run/walk & 2 mile family walk . The Run to Stop Hunger takes place along the Prince Memorial Greenway and Santa Rosa Creek to Prince Gateway Park. For information or to download pledge sheets Press here! You can find additional information at  Fleet Street Sports .

West End Neighbor News-

Street Sweeper this Friday morning. Remember to remove your cars from the curb!

Halloween Wrap up-  The West End celebrated the Halloween with scarecrows, a movie night and creepily decorated houses. On hand for his first Halloween appearance was Anders Smith (aka Sweet Pea). If you have Halloween photos you would like to add to the gallery, send them to Lea at westend@sonic.net

Popeye and Olyve proudly show off their Sweet Pea

Popeye and Olive Oyl proudly show off their Sweet Pea

A creepy house on Boyce

A creepy house on Boyce

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How will the Station Area Specific Plan affect U?
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, November 01st, 2009

Come and learn about land use and design changes that will affect the West End Neighborhood. If you have questions about how the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan impacts your property/residence- then attend these meetings.

THIS Monday, November 2nd, 4 to 7 p.m.  Open House for Historic Residential and Residential at Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Valley Oak Room

West End Property owners take notice: The Historic Residential sub area contains part of the West End (the Preservation district) and the Residential sub area contains the Upper West End.

Next Monday, November 9th, 4 to 7 p.m. Open House for Railroad Corridor at Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Valley Oak Room

The Railroad Corridor sub area contains the Cleveland/Wilson Street area which greatly affects the West End neighborhood.

For full details and sub-area brochures Press Here!

Station Area Specific Plan Map

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together!  For the West End Neighborhood website PRESS HERE!

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