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Happy Halloween
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• Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Looks like we will be rain free this weekend- so bundle up and enjoy the Halloween festivities. If you want to stay in the West End- don’t forget the Halloween Carnival at Chops and the 1st Annual West End Kids Halloween Day Parade. Neighbors on 10th and Ripley have also extended a Halloween welcome- so spend a little time trick or treating right in our very own neighborhood.

A Boyce Street cottage dresses up for Halloween

A Boyce Street cottage dresses up for Halloween

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Patchy dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south.  Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind at 6 mph becoming north.

October 30th, Saturday- Halloween Carnival at CHOPS. A family friendly, evening of safe and ghoulish fun. Trick or treating, a jumpy house, game booths, face painting, costume contest and more! Carnival booths and activities geared for elementary age levels and younger. Location: CHOPs 509 Adams St.  Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  $4 per person at the door. 25 cents per carnival ticket.  For more info CHOPS

Chops Halloween Carnival

Chops Halloween Carnival

October 31st, Sunday- 1st Annual West end Kids Halloween DAY Parade. Join us in COSTUME for a short parade around the neighborhood before trick or treating!! Kids, Adults and dogs welcomed. Location: Meet in Front of Allen and Lea’s Home (306 Boyce St.) Time: 6:15pm HALLOWEEN NIGHT

West End Kids Halloween Day Parade

West End Kids Halloween Day Parade

Announcement: 10th and Ripley Streets have treats! Don’t let the spooks stop you from venturing across the tracks toward 10th and Ripley Streets for Trick or Treat this Halloween.  Houses will be open and the sounds of music (or the Giants game) may lead your way! Come on by and say BOO!

Other fun ideas: Wicked West Ghost Town Where: 472 Jose Ramon Ave., Santa Rosa.When: Approximately 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.and until midnight on Sunday. Press Demo

Santa Rosa – Blind Scream Haunted House and Doc’s Horrortorium: Explore the Blind Scream, a fearsome maze through darkened hallways haunted by “hungry” creatures or investigate the collected oddities of the Hunter Family in Doc’s sideshow of terror. Donation days with a percentage of proceeds going to local nonprofits see website for details. Now through October 31. Sundays, dusk to 10 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday, dusk to 11 p.m. $12-$25 Manly Honda Superstore, 770 Corby Avenue. 523-3728, www.blindscream.com

McDonald Avenue Halloween Block Party- the grand old street really steps up Halloween fun with elaborately decorated houses. The Hub Bub Club plans to attend and they are always their own parade. Festivities are from 6 to 10 p.m.

For other events- check out the West End calendar or the previous Halloween Events update.

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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Crime Alert, lost chicken
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• Friday, October 29th, 2010
Awareness and communication are the two tools that we can use as neighbors to keep out neighborhood safe. The following two neighbor reports are an example of communication- the second part, of course, is to be watchful and engaged.

W. 6th Street Burglary- Neighbors Denise & Ben report that their home was burglarized.  Someone entered through a closed, possibly unlocked window- took valuables and exited through a rear door. This happened sometime between October 20th & 22nd.

Bicyclists Beware! West End resident Ken Risling discovered a bare, steel wire strung across Eddie Lane in Sebastopol. This wire was about “neck high” and could have cause severe injury to a bicyclist or anyone else. This happened in Sebastopol… but could happen else where. See full story- Press Demo

Chicken roaming Boyce Street. A little hen is roaming the West End. It spent a little time in Rachel & Carissa’s yard (obviously looking for delicious organic treats) and then flew to the roof next door. If you’re missing your chicken- she was on Boyce Street around 1 p.m. on Friday, October 29th.

Roaming chicken needs to go home.

Roaming chicken needs to go home.

Neighborhood Watch is the most effective and least expensive tool for ensuring the safe environment that we all want for our families. This is homeowner’s insurance that works!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

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Halloween happenings, Full Moon photos
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• Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Halloween and the start of the World Series are the exciting events to focus on during the last week of October. Clearly the weather is changing- Railroad Scare was rained out… let’s hope the weather will hold for this weekend.

Current forecast for Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.  Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

October 30th, Saturday- Halloween Carnival at CHOPS. A family friendly, evening of safe and ghoulish fun. Trick or treating, a jumpy house, game booths, face painting, costume contest and more! Carnival booths and activities geared for elementary age levels and younger. Location: CHOPs 509 Adams St.  Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  $4 per person at the door. 25 cents per carnival ticket.  For more info CHOPS

Chops Halloween Carnival

Chops Halloween Carnival

October 30th, Saturday- Halloween Blowout Bash with AC/DShe at the Last Day Saloon. Adult friendly Halloween Party- Costumes and music. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: Doors open 9 p.m. 9:30 Show  Age 21+ $20

October 30th, Saturday- 6th Street Theater Improv Halloween Show. Local improvisational comedy. Location: 6th Street Theater Time: 8 p.m.

October 31st, Sunday- 1st Annual West end Kids Halloween DAY Parade. Join us in COSTUME for a short parade around the neighborhood before trick or treating!! Kids, Adults and dogs welcomed. Location: Meet in Front of Allen and Lea’s Home (306 Boyce St.) Time: 6:15pm HALLOWEEN NIGHT

The Full Moon Tour started in Railroad Square

The Full Moon Tour started in Railroad Square

A story of murder on Adams Street

A story of murder on Adams Street

The West End Full Moon Tour provided another enchanting look into our neighborhood’s past. The weather cooperated so that walking throughout the neighborhood was comfortable. There were new stories, fresh bread and music at Starks. Thanks to Ben Rosales for excellent photographs of  the evening. To see these, CLICK HERE!

Harley

Harley

Sports fan Harley, wears his Giants hat with pride.

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 Full Moon Tour Tonight!
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• Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Full Moon Tour is tonight! Rain is likely so bring an umbrella and flashlight.

West End Full Moon Tee Shirt

West End Full Moon Tee Shirt

The West End Full Moon Tour will start at 6:15 at Depot Park and finish at Stark’s by 9:00. We will spend more time inside and less time outside if it’s raining hard. Park on W. 6th for easy access to the start and finish of the tour. We will hear stories from the past, a few of them tragic and then cheer up at the bakery with warm bread and enjoy the Fondettes while sitting by a fire with a cocktails at Stark’s. What’s not to like? Everyone who has paid for tickets on Brown Paper Tickets -Thanks. I will have your tee shirts tonight if you have paid for them. Tickets are $15, Tee-shirts $15- but will have to be ordered. From Allen Thomas

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

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Railroad Scare, Full Moon Tour, Bike & Ped
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• Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
This time of the year gives us the opportunity to enjoy Halloween, Fall & harvest. Yearly favorites are Railroad Scare and the West End Full Moon tour- two of the best ways to celebrate this season. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is still winding its way through the boards and commissions- don’t complain later if you don’t take the time to comment now. Last Day Saloon will have a benefit concert for Sadie’s Haven- a non-profit that provides care and shelter for neglected, abused and abandoned horses.

October 21st, Thursday- Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board- Board will review the draft of the 2010 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update. This is one of the final opportunities to make your comments of this draft. Location: 90 Santa Rosa Ave. City Hall Annex Building,  Conference Room 7A & B. Time: 4- 6 p.m.

October 22nd, Friday- Benefit Concert for Sadie’s Haven (Horse Rescue & Sanctuary) featuring the Pat Jordan Band.  Location: Last Day Saloon 120 5th Street  Time: Doors open 7:30 p.m. Concert is $10. 21 & older.  Last Day Saloon Sadie’s Haven

Benefit for Sadie's Haven at Last Day Saloon

Benefit for Sadie's Haven at Last Day Saloon

October 23rd, Saturday- 8th Annual Railroad SCARE! A family and pet friendly Halloween event in Historic Railroad Square. Children’s Pumpkin Parade with Snoopy & Pals 11 a.m., SCARE-dy Dog Parade 1:30 p.m., Scarecrow festival and more! Location: Depot Park in Railroad Square  Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

8th Annual Railroad SCARE!

8th Annual Railroad SCARE!

This is a "Pet-Friendly" event!

This is a "Pet-Friendly" event!

October 24th, Sunday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. Hear the stories of the past and travel to a different time. This year’s tour will feature a few sad and tragic tales from West End history.  Immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly baking sour dough bread at the Franco-American Bakery on West 7th Street.  You will also be taken back in time by the Fondettes who perform songs from the 1940’s.  Tour hosted by Allen Thomas. Location: The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Time: 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt. To purchase- click here! A limited amount of T-shirts will be available at the event for $15. (Thanks to Kernan Coleman, Ranch7Creative for the AWESOME shirt design.)

Meet us under the West End Full Moon

Meet us under the West End Full Moon

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

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The West End Full Moon Tour this Sunday night!
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• Monday, October 18th, 2010
A West End Exclusive- Don’t miss it! Purchase tickets in advance, this event is one of a kind and has limited space.

The West End Full Moon Tour T-Shirt

The West End Full Moon Tour T-Shirt

October 24th, Sunday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. Hear the stories of the past and travel to a different time. This year’s tour will feature a few sad and tragic tales from West End history.  Immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly baking sour dough bread at the Franco-American Bakery on West 7th Street.  You will also be taken back in time by the Fondettes who perform songs from the 1940′s.  Tour hosted by Allen Thomas. The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt. To purchase- click here! A limited amount of T-shirts will be available at the event for $15. (Thanks to Kernan Coleman, Ranch7Creative for the AWESOME shirt design.)

If you are a West End Artist or Performer… Don’t be shy! We want to brag about you too. Send your performance/show dates to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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Event Photos, Downtown Living! Who knew?
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• Saturday, October 16th, 2010
The last couple of weeks have been very busy. Recent photos from these events are in the West End’s photo gallery. Many of us have always known that Downtown is the place to live- but apparently others are starting to discover it for themselves- see Fall Santa Rosa Magazine info below.

DeTurk Round Barn construction project is nearing the end. The exterior of the building and grounds may be completed as early as mid-November. The interior work may be finished by the beginning of December. Either way, the grounds have been cleaned up in preparation for landscaping and some of the final details are starting to show up like lighting and bike racks. For more photos click here!

New light fixtures!

New light fixtures!

The DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park is very busy with doggie socialization- for photos of the October West End Poodle Party and other West End Dogs- click here!

Poodles in many colors

Poodles in many colors

The Gran La Fonda- was a fun outdoor event celebrating the creative side of bikes. Hand built bikes, contraptions like Murray the Fish and the Whiskey Drunk Cycles’ Whiskey Drome were on display for all to enjoy. For photos of this and other Railroad Square Events- click here!

Gran La Fonda- a bike carnival

Gran La Fonda- a bike carnival

The GranFondo was a popular event this year. Several West End Neighbors took the challenge. For photos Click Here!

Brooks VAn Hold & Allen Thomas

Brooks Van Holt & Allen Thomas

The 2010 Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta was another huge success. It was hotter than hades but the attendance for the event was estimated at 12- 15,000. We have great photos of the event. Thank-you to Ben Rosales for sharing some of his incredible photos. Click here!

Justin & Katie in front of Arn Anderson's

Justin & Katie in front of Arn Anderson's Octagon Art

Chops Teen Club unveiled its hand-car,  the Locust Motive. It was a great event with music, food and art. Thanks to Bruce Wilson for sharing some of his excellent photos. Click Here!

Metal Man Arn Anderson by Bruce Wilson

Metal Man Arn Anderson by Bruce Wilson

The Fall Santa Rosa Magazine just came out and it highlights the Downtown as a place to Live, Work and & Play.  It also highlights a few special folks such as Lynda Angell (Tireless Railroad Square leader), & Kevin Konicek and Michelle Zyromski (St. Rose residents who live in a gorgeous, historic family home on B Street). There’s a beautiful spread on Railroad Square restaurants and pubs. Welcome downtown!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

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West End Special from 6th St. Playhouse
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• Friday, October 15th, 2010
SPECIAL 2-for-1 WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD ticket offer from 6TH STREET PLAYHOUSE: call the box office at (707) 523-4185 ext. 1 and say the words “I LOVE THE WEST END!” when you place your ticket order for ANY remaining performance of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? playing at 6th Street Playhouse now through October 24, 2010 and you will receive TWO tickets for the price of ONE. (See comments below for terms and conditions of this offer.)

Tickets MUST be purchased IN ADVANCE through the box office. Call (707) 523-4185 ext. 1 to purchase yours today or visit the box office in person. (See www.6thStreetPlayhouse.com for box office hours.)

When purchasing your ticket tell the person in the box office the secret words: “I LOVE THE WEST END!”

This special ticket price is NOT available by walking up to box office window prior to the performance you are attending. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance.

This special ticket price is NOT available through the website.

Remaining performance dates and times are: 8:00 PM on 10/15, 10/16, 10/22, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23 and 2:00 PM on 10/16, 10/17, 10/23 and 10/24.

Bring a friend and enjoy the show!

Cheers!

Cheryl Itamura | Managing Director
6th Street Playhouse | 52 West 6th Street | Santa Rosa CA 95401
707.337.2422 c | 707.676.9139 f | cheryl@6thStreetPlayhouse.com
October 1- October 24th

Stop by for a nightcap

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf      By Edward Albee  Directed by Michael Fontaine

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf was the winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play. It tells the story of George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha. They have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive, the charade begins.

FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

CAST: Liz Jahren of Santa Rosa as Martha; Paul Huberty of Windsor as George;

Chris Sigrist of Santa Rosa as Nick; and Caitlin Dissinger of Fremont as Honey.

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West End Artists October Events
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• Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
The West End is the proud home of many artists and creative people. October opportunities to see what they offer:

October 15th, Friday- Pint Sized, Art Opening Reception for a Sonoma State Painting Exhibition. West End Artists Jenny & Paul Braun, who both have pieces in the show, would like to invite the West End to attend. Location: Guayaki Yerba Mate Bar 6782 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA Time: 7- 10 p.m.  For more info CLICK HERE!

Pint Sized

Pint Sized

October 15th, Friday- Amber Lee and the Anomalies. Location: The Wine Emporium, 125 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA  Time: 5 p.m.                                                                          October 16th, Saturday- Amber Lee and the Anomalies. Location: Toad in the Hole 116 5th Street  Time: 10 p.m. Two chances to see the multi-talented Amber Lee while she’s in town.

October 16th, Saturday- Art for the Arts. Live art auction at Church of One Tree in Juilliard Park. This live art auction is the first fundraiser directly benefiting the City of Santa Rosa Arts Program. It showcases local and regional artists such as West End Artist William Smith. Location: Church of One Tree in Juilliard Park Time: Viewing of Art starts at 5 p.m., Auction at 7 p.m. Cost: $35 ticket includes a commemorative wine glass, food provided by A La Heart Catering, Eric Kent wines and more! For more info CLICK HERE!

Art for the Arts- Live Auction

Art for the Arts- Live Auction

If you are a West End Artist or Performer… Don’t be shy! We want to brag about you too. Send your performance/show dates to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

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Want to work at the Carnival?
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• Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Wanted: Adult volunteers to help out at the Chops Halloween Carnival.

Volunteer hours would be on  Saturday, October 30th  from 4:30 to 8:15 p.m. Lots of fun things to do. You could work at the Carnival games- partnered with a teen, or the cotton candy booth, the cupcake walk or something else.  To volunteer, contact Melissa melissac@chopsonline.com

Chops Halloween Carnival

Chops Halloween Carnival

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

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