August 12th, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.- DeMeo Park Bocce Court refurbishment and surrounding area. Volunteer for Elias Logan’s Eagle Scout Project RSVP/Questions to: eliaslogan@aol.com with ESP in message line. Location: DeMeo Park 610 Polk Street
August 10 – September 2 FairyWorlds! is a brand new re-imagining of Shakespeare’s immortal comedy. Visually stunning elements combine with highly physical acting to crate a
version of the play that immerses the audience in the Fairy Worlds of Oberon and Titania. Bring your picnic for a pre-show meal. Beverages available at venue. Please be sure to bring your own chair or blanket and dress in layers because it tends to get cold after sunset. Performances at 8:00pm; Gate opens at 6:00pm $10 – $30 per show $36 Running time: 90 minutes, start to finish. No intermission.VIP Reserved Seats (Elevated, comfortable armchairs) Location: S. R. Cannery 3 W 3rd St
Sunday is Family Time- Spend it at WEFM. We have fresh, amazing local produce, fruit, meat, seafood, bread baked goods, artisan foods and crafts- Yes! We also have local music, a beer garden and comfortable places to enjoy a nosh. See you on Sunday!
August 12 & 13th, Saturday & Sunday- The Railroad Square 12th annual Sidewalk Sale is right around the corner. Come to Railroad Square to shop, eat, drink- and shop some more! Your favorite shops will be showcasing their favorite items and sale items too! Great deals to be found. www.railroadsquare.net
FYI- Male climber atop Santa Rosa PG&E tower shocked, falls 80 feet Press Demo
Tuesday, August 15, 6 PM (doors open at 5:30pm) Talk: The History of Horses in Sonoma County Join the Historical Society of Santa Rosa to hear the stories of famous horses of Sonoma County and how the horse has influenced our County’s culture, economics, recreation, and quality of life.
Panelists will be Wanda Smith, author of Horses of the Wine Country, Ted Draper, local horse trainer, and Ginger DeGrange, whose family has owned Cloverleaf Ranch for generations. The panel will be moderated by Press Democrat columnist, Chris Smith. Event is free, but reservations are required. To make reservations please email your intent to info@historicalsocietysantarosa.org or visit our web site historicalsocietysantarosa.org. Location: Saturday Afternoon Club, 430 10th Street, Santa Rosa
August 18th – September 17th– You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 6th Street Playhouse’s 2017/18 season opener is a true, hometown revival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic Broadway musical based on the famous “Peanuts” comic strip by Santa Rosa’s own Charles M. Schulz. Inept, but ever-hopeful, Charlie Brown searches for what it means to be a good person, finding unexpected answers from his friends Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally and Snoopy. Visit with the gang as they set out to discover how happiness in life is made up of all the little moments we often take for granted – from flying a kite, to the baseball season, to finally kicking that football! Shows on Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:00, Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 2:00. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, G.K. Hardt Theatre
August 3 – 13th– Sonoma County Fair Feel the excitement with our spectacular new carnival, view the largest themed floral show in the west in our Hall of Flowers, enjoy an incredible display of livestock and agricultural education, PLUS FREE Headline Concerts and live music every day, delicious food, fun contests and more this year at the Sonoma County Fair! Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennett Valley Road
August 12th, Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.- History Walking Tour at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Tours depart from Franklin Gate every 20 mi. Free. Location: SRRC 1600 Franklin Ave.
West End Neighborhood Sponsors are West End resident owned or West End/Railroad Square area businesses. As sponsors, they support our neighborhood’s activities and events and as loyal customers we help their businesses prosper.
Western Farm Center is a West End sponsor.
The West End Neighborhood home of the West End Farmers Market, where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here
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