Archive for ◊ July, 2010 ◊

Be aware of Smoke Testing
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• Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Be aware that the City of S. R. Utilities Dept. is conducting smoke testing. The Public notice was sent out to neighbors and while it does mention that there’s the slight possibility of smoke in your house- It doesn’t mention that there will be smoke streaming from the top of the houses! This happened today on W. 8th Street and it looks very alarming.
For more info www.srcity.org/smoketest or contact Utilities Dept. 543-4200

Smoke Testing Notice

Smoke Testing Notice

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Great weekend events
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• Friday, July 09th, 2010
Great fun this weekend. Can’t decide what to do? Then do them all!

July 10th 8 p.m. Aubergine –  The Hank Band , The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! AUBERGINE AFTER DARK: 755 Petaluma Blvd, Sebastopol, Ca

The Hank Band

The Hank Band

July 11th Sunday, starts at 9:30- World Cup Final at Toad in the Hole Pub. The folks at the toad have come up with another day of fun on 5th Street.

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

July 11th to August 15th Sunday afternoons  5-7pm Live at Julliard Park – 17th Annual 2010 Summer Concert Series . Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun and food. This year’s line up:  July 11th Petty Theft, July 18th The Sorrentinos , July 25th Poyntlyss Systars, Aug 1 Baby Seal Club, Aug 8 Lansdale Station, Aug 15th The Soul Shine Blues Band This week :Petty Theft (The ultimate tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) will kick off this summer’s Live at Juilliard performances.  Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the entertainment. Bring your picnic dinner or purchase it from Worth Our Weight Culinary program or purchase a delicious coffee drink from The Coffee Girls. All performances are free.

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More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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West End- DeTurk update, D’Argenzio Winery
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• Thursday, July 08th, 2010

DeTurk Round Barn Project Update: At this point, the Dog Park is scheduled for Occupancy on 7-16-10. The landscape contractor has continued the sod grow-in and the General contractor will finalize items with the dog park such as the fence painting and dog water source. Highlights for the next few weeks include: Dog Park 1) Painting of fence 2) Verifying sod grow-in 3) Dog Park Move-In  4) Existing Dog Park Change to contractor Round Barn 1) 3rd concrete pour 2) Setting Building Down 3) Continued wood framing 4) Roof Demolition 5) New Roof  Offsite Improvements 1) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue & W. 8th. This is now scheduled for 7-19-10.

Hang in there Pete! New dog park will open soon.

Hang in there Pete! New dog park will open soon.

Summer Nights in Railroad Square – was a wonderful event with great music, art, food, wine and friends. Many neighbors attended the festivities and then strolled back to DeMeo park for Bocce and the West End Movie night at DeMeo Park. To see photos click here!

We would like to announce (and thank) our new sponsor- D’Argenzio Fine Wines. Our West End Neighborhood sponsors support the neighborhood. Return the favor and support them. Our sponsors are all listed on the website and in our 3 yearly newsletters.

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

Need some hops? A message from a neighbor: Hi Lea,   Could you forward this email out to let folks know that we have hops ready to harvest for trade or anything! For any beer makers in the West End! Cheers!  Rachel Lumberg rlumberg@sonic.net

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July West End & Railroad Square Events
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• Thursday, July 08th, 2010
One of the benefits of downtown living, is being close to local community events. No need to get in the car- just walk or ride your bike- enjoy these happenings right in your own neighborhood.

West End Summer Bocce Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food and drinks to share. This is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a Special Alcohol Permit and Lavatory for West End Summer Bocce. Wear layers for chilly nights.

July 11th Sunday, starts at 9:30- World Cup Final at Toad in the Hole Pub. The folks at the toad have come up with another day of fun on 5th Street.

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

July 17th Saturday-  West End Neighborhood Association BBQ and Bicycle Parade. BBQ starts at 3 p.m. A traditional, old fashioned community BBQ at DeMeo Park. The West End Neighborhood Association will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, beverages and utensils. Neighbors are encouraged to bring their own reusable utensils, plates.   Bring a dish to share. Don’t forget to bring serving utensils and mark everything with your name.   Parade starts at DeMeo Park at 1:30 p.m. The Bicycle Parade is a new event. It’s all about self propelled wheeled devices- such as bikes, strollers, skateboards and wagons. Get creative and decorate.

Volunteers are needed for BBQ set up & clean up, bocce court prep and park weeding. Contact Allen Thomas landuse@sonic.net

Volunteers needed for Bicycle Parade. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas if you would like to help get this event off to a great start. westend@sonic.net

July 23rd, Friday 5-7pm     Chop’s Teen Club – Summer Art Gala. Come to see the creativity and artistic endeavors of the Chop’s Teen Club members. Art displayed is from the Side by Side Professional Artist Series. Come enjoy hors d’eouvres by Chop’s Catering Crew and live music by Brody Cumming. Check out the fantastic programs for teens such as Dog Care & Agility, Basic Welding with local welding artist Arn Anderson, Chop’s Jam Band, Barista classes and More! Click Here!

Chops Summer Art Gala

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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West End Artists & Performers for July
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• Wednesday, July 07th, 2010
There are 2 great opportunities to hear music this week- especially if you are a Hank Williams fan!

July 8th Thursday  6 p.m. Williams & Patsy Cline KRSH Backyard Concert #4: Backyard Concert #4: Hank Williams & Patsy Cline in the backyard together! But seriously, the casts of Always, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams: Lost Highway will be having fun in the Krush Backyard! Low lawn chairs only, please.  No coolers, no dogs.  Kids welcome! Food and beverage available for sale. The Backyard opens at 5:30.  Music at 6. Cost: FREE  The Krush Station House  3565 Standish Avenue  Phone: 7075880707

KRSH backyard concert

KRSH backyard concert

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

July 10th 8 p.m. Aubergine –  The Hank Band , The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! AUBERGINE AFTER DARK: 755 PETALUMA BLVD, SEBASTOPOL, CA, USA

July 24th Rivertown Revival is coming to Petaluma • Art Boat races, Free Floating River Sculptures, Food, Music & Sideshows. Music featuring West End’s favorites and Baby Seal Club Amber Lee and the Anomalies. For more info   Click Here!

Mark these dates on your calendar!

July 28 Wednesday 7 p.m. MISS KITTY & THE BIG DOGS Jump Swing Rockabilly at Cafe Azul

July 31st Saturday 9 p.m. Lunatic Binge- A Benefit fundraiser for BAby Seal Club’s updoming cd. Featuring Baby Seal Club, Brother’s horse and the Deluxe Buckets at Hopmonk Tavern $10 in costume $15 without

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

Baby Seal Club -Lunatic Binge

See videos of West End’s talented performers such as the Deluxe Buckets, Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, Baby Seal Club and other West End related events at 2srwestendfan’s YouTube channel

Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net
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Tonight- July 7th 8 p.m. See “Shadow of A Doubt”
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• Wednesday, July 07th, 2010
See the 1943 Classic Hitchcock Movie “Shadow of a Doubt” right in the neighborhood. This movie was filmed in Santa Rosa shows historic footage of many Santa Rosa locales.

Date: July 7th Location: The North Bay Film and Art Collective (previously known as the New College) at 99 6th Street     Time:  8:00pm – 11:00pm

Donations at the door (5$ recommended… no one turned away) Popcorn, Drinks, and candy for sale

A summer film series presented by The North Bay Film and Art Collective and the Arlene Francis Foundation; will show a film every Wednesday night… starting tonight July 7th running through august…   This summer’s film appreciation series will showcase masterwork films from great directors both known and obscure… all black and white, and dealing with themes of duality, duplicity, and complex struggles of right and wrong. Many of the films are set during wartime, and many have war as the central theme. Please join us this summer and cool down with a great film, and with your help some interesting conversation.    Movie Info

Hitchcock in Historic Railroad Square- Courtesy, the So. Co. Library

Hitchcock in Historic Railroad Square- Courtesy, the So. Co. Library

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Celebrate 4th of July- but be Dog wise.
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• Friday, July 02nd, 2010
Remember to be “Dog Wise” this 4th of July.  If you must leave your dog home alone- DON’T leave them in the yard.  Many dogs are frightened by fireworks and firecrackers. A  normally calm dog may escape in a panic. This happens every year. Don’t let this happen to you and your dog!

July 3rd, Saturday- 2 Celebrations in Windsor

1) INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON THE TOWN GREEN Saturday, July 3, 2010 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: FREE

Live Music by Sugarfoot! Food, beer & wine available for purchase. Games and jumpies for the kids. Fireworks show (fireworks launched from Keiser Park at 9:30 p.m.) Sorry, no personal BBQ’s on the Town Green

Dog Friendly Event

Dog Friendly Event

2) Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at Windsor High School, 7:00 – 10:15 p.m. Fireworks start at dark-approx. 9:30 p.m. Cost: $1 Kettle corn, snow cones & hot dogs available for purchase.  Parking at Windsor High School. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome.  PLEASE NOTE: No alcohol allowed No pets allowed Personal fireworks are illegal

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

July 4th, Sunday – “RED, WHITE & BOOM” – Fourth of July Santa Rosa Fireworks Celebration

Food, Drinks, Live Music (Wonderbread 5 + High Speed Wobble)- Join us for a Fun, Family-friendly Community Celebration Event! Presented by Santa Rosa’s Police Officers & Firefighters and Active 20/30 Club #50. Proceeds benefit Schools Plus to help save Spring Sports Programs! NOTE: Proceeds benefit Schools Plus to help save Spring Sports Programs! NOTE: No glass, alcohol, dogs, BBQs, personal fireworks or pop-up tents ~. Hours: Gates Open 4pm; Music @ 5pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm/Dark Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds Carnival Area Lawn Admission: $7 – Adults & kids 13+ / $3 – Kids 6-12 / Free – 5 & under / Parking: $5 Organization: Active 20 30 Club, Santa Rosa Police Officers Association & Santa Rosa Firefighter Local 1401

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

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Chuggie & Grandma Marge at Summer Nights

Chuggie & Grandma Marge at Summer Nights

To see photos of West End dogs- click here!

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Alert: Tires “de-aired” in the neighborhood
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• Thursday, July 01st, 2010
A note from W. 7th neighbor, Carol Hasetine-Ernst:

Hey all,

On Tuesday night last ALL of the air in Dave’s truck tires was let out… luckily they just unscrewed the valve stem instead of slashing them! While we refilled we noticed that Dr. Crippen’s truck tires were flat as well. With a quick look around we found a few more vehicles down W. 7th st. had become victims of sabotage as well! Looks to us like some pesky hooligans up to summer antics… just no good for an early morning work schedule!

If anybody else fell victim we have a large air compressor we are happy to share. Otherwise, try to keep a night time ear open for the sound of rushing air or it could be you who next finds themselves a half hour late for work!

Thanks!  Carol

Flat tires were also reported on Prince and W. 6th Street.
Carol Haseltine-Ernst, a Coldwell Banker Realtor,  is also one of our West End Neighborhood newsletter sponsors. Thanks Dave & Carol! We are lucky to have such thoughtful neighbors.


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