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Dog parties & Swim
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• Wednesday, May 09th, 2012
This weekend is jammed packed with human events and there’s also a few dog events. Remember that the Amgen Tour of California will start and finish the Stage 1 race on Sunday. There will be street closures… so plan accordingly. http://www.santarosa2012.com/maps

West End:

W. E. Small Dog Hour

May 13th, West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m.

W. E. Poodle Party

May 13th, West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m.

Santa Rosa (other than West End):

May 11, 12 & 13th- Take Another Lap at the Water Bark Dog Swim!Doggie swim weekend returns to The swimming lagoon will be open as a leash-free dog park. All well-behaved dogs welcome. Dogs must have current rabies inoculation or valid dog license. $3 per dog per day for Parks members, $5 for non-members. Proceeds go to the Regional Parks Foundation to support the parks. Parking $7 or free for members. Swimming for dogs only.Location: Spring Lake Regional Park Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/specialevents.htm

 

Summer Dog Friendly Fun in San Francisco:

July 22nd, Sunday- Dog Day on the Bay 2012. An  annual festive, dog-friendly cruise . Participating dogs are treated to a bow-wow buffet, canine water stations and an outdoor dirt deck for digging and bathroom breaks. Owners enjoy a champagne brunch, socializing, dancing with their dogs and sweeping San Francisco Bay views. Cost is $125 per adult, $65 per child (ages 4-12), and free for children under 4. Dogs sail for free. Tax and gratuity not included. Purchase tickets in advance through Hornblower Cruises & Events, at www.hornblower.com or 415-788-7020. Location: Pier 3, Embarcadero San Francisco Time: Boarding at 10am, cruise from 11am – 1pm

Aug. 25th, Saturday. S. F. Giants Dog Days of Summer. Take Bowser out to the Ball Game! This year’s  is  at 1 p.m. (Giants vs. Braves). The cost is $70 per ticket (1 dog/1 human). Seating is assigned in the bleacher area of the ballpark. First come, first served. All registration must be done in advance through the mail. Space is very limited. No walk-ups will be accepted on event day. All tickets will be mailed to you and are subject to availability. Rainout redemption by mail only. For general info, call 415.972.2356 You must purchase your tickets in advance with a special form. NOTE: Tickets purchased at Tickets.com, season ticket holders or other outlets will NOT be acceptable. (Call 415-972-2000 to see how to exchange tickets.) Location: SF Giants AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco Time: 1:05 p.m.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go tothe West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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Dogs, Amgen & Bocce.
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• Tuesday, May 08th, 2012
Ahhh! Nice weather,  lots of outdoor events and it is almost time for West End Summer Bocce! West End Bocce officially starts on Friday, May 18th at 6 p.m. This week’s offerings-  

May 9th to August 29th- Wednesday Evenings- Wednesday Night Market. Over 130 vendors, 40 entertainers and bands, dozens of wineries, and tens of thousands of people to downtown Santa Rosa to celebrate Sonoma County. No July 4th Market. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5-8:30 p.m.

May 11th – May 27th- Souvenir. For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter.   As news of her terrible singing spread, so did her celebrity.  At the climax of her career her concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944 sold out in two hours. Hilarious and poignant. Location: 6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

Souvenir-about a woman who wanted to sing in the worse way!

May 11th, Friday- Tainted Love. 80s dance hits. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9 p.m. door, 10 p.m. show

The Last Day Saloon

May 11th, Friday- Tour of Wine Santa Rosa 2012 D’Argenzio Winery celebrates the return of the Amgen Tour through Santa Rosa with the Tour of Wine 2012 pre-race party.  The winery will offer complementary tasting of its Levi’s GranFondo Pinot Noir, along with live music with “Hand Me Down” featuring the West Ends own Tim Sarter, food, tours and Bocce ball on the Terrazzo. Family-friendly. $20.00 includes 6 wine tastes and 2 slices of pizza  Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time: 3pm-9pm Tickets

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

May 11th, Friday- Spring Variety Showcase  Chop’s Teen Members will showcase their stories and accomplishments in music, dance, art, comedy and more.  Appetizers will be served by the Chop’s Teen Catering Crew. Location: DeMeo Teen Club 509 Adams Street  Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m

May 13th, West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m.

W. E. Small Dog Hour

May 13th, West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

W. E. Poodle Party

Amgen May 13- 20th  2012 Amgen Tour of CA Santa Rosa hosts the opening stage of this 8 day event. The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race.  Entire race is May 13-20th. Amgen Tour of CA

Right around the corner:

May 18th, Friday- West End Summer Bocce begins! Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park for bocce, potluck eats and socializing. Everyone is welcomed kids, dogs and well-behaved adults. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6 p.m.

Opening Night on May 18th!

May 19th, Saturday 2012 The 118th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival One of So. Co.’s most honored traditions. This year’s theme “Rockin’ Round the Roses”. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 10 a.m. For more info www.roseparadefestival.com

Epic is a West End Sponsor

 

 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! Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

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April begins, Easter Dogs, pop up dining
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• Monday, April 02nd, 2012
 Welcome April! Easter is this Sunday and we will still have a West End Small Dog Hour and West End Poodle Party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog park.  We’ll have a photo station set up for you to take pictures so bring your doggies in all their Easter finery.

Easter Dogs

April 5th, Thursday ~ArtFest 2012 Opening Reception.  Chop’s teen and staff artwork will be featured at the Finley Community Center from April 3-26. Neighbors are invited to the April 5th reception. Location: Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Avenue Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m     Chop’s Teen Club

April 6th, Friday- SRJC First Friday Night Sky Programs offered the first Friday of  March -May 2012. Show content varies with emphasis on the stars, constellations, planets, and other interesting facts in or about the sky that night. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis; arrive early enough to pick up your free parking permit, return it to  vehicle and back to planetarium by show start time. FREE but donations gratefully appreciated. More info at http://www.santarosa.edu/planetarium/publicshows.html Location: SRJC- Planetarium at Lark Hall, Room 2001 Time: 7 & 8:30 p.m.

April 7th, Saturday- Indulgence- a “Pop Up” dining experience at Omelette Express. One night only, you can enjoy a 4 course cajun-creole/lebanese meal from chefs Aaron Hakeem & Maria Vieages. This is one of the new type of portable events highlighted in the Press Demo’s “Sudden Fun” article on 3/7/12. See menu. Cost is $50 per person, prepaid reservations are required. Price does not include gratuity. No corkage.   onerealmaria@gmail.com 707-546-3293  Location: Omelette Express 112 4th Street  Time: 7 p.m.

Indulgence Menu

April 7th, Saturday-  First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

April 7th, Saturday-  Young Reporter Workshop for 7th and 8th graders.  This  workshop will introduce the students to county government,  promote literacy and civic engagement and it will boost writing skills and reading comprehension.   All five Sonoma County Supervisors will be attending the workshop and will be interviewed by the students.  The students will then write an article based on what they learned from the Supervisors.  Thank you Supervisors Zane, Rabbitt, Brown, Carrillo and McGuire!  The articles will be published in Kid Scoop News  and read by the 12,000 elementary grade students. To register, call 707-284-2467. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

April 8th, Sunday-  West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for littler dogs to meet with other like sized dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m. Facebook

April 8th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

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Bunnies, Cats and Chicks. Oh my!
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• Friday, March 16th, 2012

Time for the West End’s monthly Animal Friendly email. This one covers dogs, bunnies, cats and even chickens… so if you are not an animal lover you will want to avert your eyes. The rain has canceled at least two Dog parties at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park this month but we could use the rain and luckily some dogs just love to get muddy. 

March 18th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs   Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m.

West End Poodle Party  The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

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What’s up Chick? New Chicks recently arrived at Western Farm Center. The newly hatched chicks are stabilized (hydrated and fed) for 24 hours before they are sold. They were peeping up a storm! Do you know what combines a 5% discount, pet food for seniors and Western Farm Center? Their new Customer Loyalty Card! For the cost of $10,  WFC will give a $5 donation to Kibbles of Kindness (a new program that helps to provide pet food to local seniors) AND 5% off all dog, cat and caged bird food and supplies for every visit for 2012 to your favorite locally owned, neighborhood pet/farm store. Now that sounds like something to crow about. More info  at Western Farm Center

Babies!

Need some Bunny to love?  EASTER is fast approaching  (on April 8th) and after that something the folks at the House Rabbit Society call the “Easter Dump Season”. DON’T purchase a cute little bunny for photos, the holiday or simply the novelty. If you are truly interested in having a Rabbit as a pet- remember it is at least a 10 year commitment. Also, rabbits who live indoors are happier, healthier, more socialized and live a lot longer. You can always wait until after Easter and adopt one from a shelter. For more info on Rabbit Care go to http://rabbit.org

No excuses for unwanted kittens. SpayPAL: a new Low Cost Cat Spay/Neuter program is available to Sonoma County residents. All cat spay/neuter surgeries are just $30 and include a free rabies vaccine. Surgeries are offered every Tuesday & Friday by appointment at the Sonoma Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Clinic.  Unspayed and unneutered cats are responsible for hundreds of unwanted and abandoned kittens every year. Call (707) 636-1716 to schedule your appointment http://sonomahumane.org/hospital/spay_neuter_surgery.html

SCCRAP On February 26th it looked like there was another dog party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park yesterday- there was a group of Pits and their owners. Very interesting- the group is called SCRRAP and they are a group of Sonoma County residents advocating for the Bully breeds. They go for monthly walks to different cities- They had their walk yesterday in downtown Santa Rosa starting off at the DeTurk Round Barn. Very cool group- they promote all the right things- responsible ownership, speaking out against Backyard Breeders, saving neglected and abused pits, and spay and neuter of non-show and non working companion dogs.

SCRRAP on their monthly walk

Don’t forget ! Summer Day Camps at the Humane Society Animal Adventure, Education Camps and Career Camps are  held in the summer. Train a dog, hug a bunny, feed a cat, pet a reptile and learn and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives. Discover a career in dog training or animal control officers by speaking to professionals and learn how to prepare your own pets in case of a disaster. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Bodega Bay Marine Lab, Wildlife Rescue and much, much more. Each session is one week (M-F) from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Sessions are categorized by grade level (for grades 2- 12- grade starting in the fall 2012 school year) with the first session beginning in June and the last session ending in August. Beth Karzes, Humane Education Outreach Coordinator at , ext. 232 or email: bkarzes@sonomahumane.org  or  2012 Summer Camp

What a bunch of turkeys!  A gang of turkeys has been spending time in the West End.  Most recently, they have spent their time on the sidewalks, yards and roofs around Boyce Street.  They really do gobble too!

The turkey trot

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go tothe West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

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Arbor Day at DeTurk Round Barn
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• Tuesday, March 06th, 2012
Celebrate Arbor Day and Luther Burbank’s Birthday right in the neighborhood. This event is on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon so there’s two opportunities for you to enjoy the performance. (More details listed below.) 

March 7th, Wednesday AND on March 8th , Friday- Luther Burbank’s Birthday and Arbor Day! On two different dates, enjoy the interactive performance of “Trail of Trees” presented by educational entertainer Tim Womick. Both performances take place at the beautiful historical DeTurk Round Barn. Weather permitting we will plant a tree  after March 8th performance in honor of Arbor day. Free! Invite your family and friends. RSVP – 707-543-3225 More info at: Arbor Day  Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: March 7th, Wednesday at 7 p.m. /March 8th, Thursday at 12 noon.

Mar 9th – Mar 25th- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It’s Big Daddy’s 65th birthday!  However, the mood is somber despite the festivities, as a number of evils poison the gaiety. Location: 6th Street Playhouse GK Hardt Theater 52 W. 6th Street Times: See website for showtimes and tickets.

March 11th, West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party.Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m. Facebook

March 11th, West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

March 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting. This is a great time to meet your friends and neighbors and catch up on the latest neighborhood news. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

March17th, Saturday-  St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run/Walk  The 1st Annual St. Partick’s Day Run/Walk to benefit recreation programs and facilities. Begins and ends in Juilliard Park. After the run/walk, enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and traditional Irish music. All finishers will receive a commerative mug. Online registration will open in January 2012. Location: Juilliard Park 227 Santa Rosa Avenue Time: Race start time 3 p.m

March 18th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs   Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

6th Street Undercrossing The 6th Street Undercrossing project is estimated to start on March 14, 2012 and will take an anticipated 26 weeks to complete. The constructions plans include the roadway, curb and gutter, ADA sidewalks, pedestrian scale lighting, bike lanes, traffic signal improvements and striping. The project includes 6th Street between Morgan and Davis.  If you have questions or concerns regarding this project contact David Vandeveer, City of SR Public Works (707) 543-4521 or DVandeveer@srcity.org

Project Fact Sheet- 6th St underpass

Public Participation letter 6th St Underpass

Speaking of Arbor Day- FYI. Reported by a neighbor on Feburary 29th- “Vandals just cut a big tree down on the dirt/ rustic Santa Rosa path between Pierson n Dutton right behind my house. I left my place at 4:30 went to stony point, heard it fall maybe five minutes before we got home @5… Group of teens were there, but said they just got there… I called the srpd and they said ‘maybe someone would check it out’ Someone’s around with chainsaw? Pretty disgusting. Helen”

Would you like to sponsor the West End Neighborhood Association? Contact Lea Barron-Thomas for details.

Murnane Floors is a West End Sponsor

The West End Neighborhood calendar features events, theater, music, meetings and other items that you might find of interest. To find a complete listing of everything in one place, check out the calendar.

 

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Proof, Restaurants and Pugs
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• Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
After a little bit of rain, the great weather continues. If you haven’t been to 6th Street Playhouse in a while, do yourself a favor and see the current show,” Proof”. Intriguing story, interesting characters and a fabulous cast- including West Ender, Alan Kaplan. Our website has an to date calendar and new photo gallery for 2012. 

Now Playing until February 26th-  Proof:  Don’t miss this Pulitzer Price and Tony Award winning play. The excellent cast includes West End’s own Alan Kaplan. A young woman delves into her unresolved life on a weekend following the death of her father, a famous mathematician. The arrival of her estranged sister; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Tickets: $10 to $25 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for show times and tickets

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

February 19th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs   Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

February 27th through March 4th- Sonoma County Restaurant Week Participating restaurants , including neighborhood favorites Stark’s Steakhouse, La Gare and Jack & Tony’s will offer three course prix- fixe dinners for $19, $29 or $39 and will feature the excellent tastes from our world class chefs and delicious local ingredients. The emphasis on farm-fresh food and local wineries is beneficial to you, your favorite restaurants and to for local food suppliers, farmers, wineries, and the economic vitality of Sonoma County. Facebook

February 22nd- March 14th- New Qigong Class-  Flying Crane Qigong- Utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi.. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classes available in March (3/21-4/18), May (5/2 to 5/23) and June (6/6- 6/27).  DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

DeTurk Park Recycle Station- Conservation Corps of North Bay helps at risk youth get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training, work experience along with an education to get a GED or H. S. Diploma. This is especially wonderful because some of the Corpsmembers and staff call the West End Home. CCNB build, distribute and maintain all recycling drop off stations. They will also pick up, on a regular basis, all aluminum, glass, plastic containers and recyclable paper and cardboard deposited in the bins. Another recycle bin was located at DeMeoPark. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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West End Pet Friendly- February
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• Wednesday, February 08th, 2012
Animal friendly West End is located downtown Santa Rosa, close to dog friendly stores, cafes and even restaurants.  Animal amenities abound: 3 doggie parties at our dog park; a Feral cat colony managed and fed by a West Ender. Right in the ‘hood we have Western Farm Center,  well respected veterinarian and West Ender Deborah Crippen and even Group Dog lessons.
Animal events you might be interested in:  Summer Camp with the animals (SIGN UP FAST! They fill up!), Read to a Dog and is there such a thing as a Cat Agility contest? Fraid so! This weekend see cats perform amazing feats and then, sometimes, not.

West End:

February 12th, Sunday- We are going to the dogs with two doggie social hours.

#1 West End Small Dog Play Hour- a time for the smaller dog to romp with other little dogs.  Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 10 a.m.

#2 West End Poodle Party- Time for the Poodles to party. 11 a.m. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 11 a.m.

West End Poodle Party and Small Dog Play Hour

February 19th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs   Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

Plastic bags? Drop them off at the dog park. Hang them on the fence… we’ll take it from there. THANKS! 

West End Feral Cat Update- Correction: The West Ends total current current number of cats are 25 (not 13). They have all been fixed and given shots by Forgotten Felines. They are fed on a daily basis, with two feeding stations, by West Ender Charly Thomas. Fixing, immunizing and feeding feral cats allow these cats to live out their lives in health without breeding more cats. Cat Food donations accepted. Diamond Brand cat food is a quality food available at Western Farm at a reasonable price. Drop your bags off at 124 W. 6th. Thanks to Charly and Forgotten Felines.

Common Ground Dog Training. No need to be embarrassed again at the dog park. Group classes right across from Western Farm Center. Private lessons, behavior problem solving & assistance dog training also offered. Mike Ossenbeck – 707-396-8055 Email: m.ossenbeck@gmail.com

Spice the Poodle, in class

 

Other Locations:

Feb 11th-12th, Saturday 23rd Annual CFA Cat Show Fun for every cat-lover! Two days of purebred cats vying for titles, shelter cats seeking their perfect home. Brand new this year- Feline Agility! Any talented kitty can enter this Feline Agility competition. Agility in Action  Entrance: $5 adults, $3 children Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds- Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd Time: 10:00a.m. to 4 p.m.

February 11th, Saturday- The 13th annual Paws for Love auction and gala! Paws for Love offers an evening of fun, food, fine wine, and Valentine memories to cherish, with all proceeds benefiting homeless and abused animals of Sonoma County, the North Bay, and beyond. In addition to the sale of artwork painted by talented shelter animals, this event also features silent and live auctions offering award-winning wines, original art by two-legged artists, and many other exciting donations by area businesses and celebrities.  $30 donation in advance and $40 at the door. Location: Finley Community Center Auditorium 2060 West College Avenue Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Paws for Love

 

Dog Story Hour- Did you know that children of all ages are invited to read to a dog or tell a dog a story at many of our So. Co. Libraries? It’s a great way to pique the interest in a trip to the library. It’s also a handy way to get a “dog fix” if you don’t have one of your own. The Central Library holds their “Read to a Winter Dog” on Saturdays from 11-12. The Rincon Valley branch holds their “Read to a Dog” hour on Thursdays and Saturdays. North West branch holds their “PALS- Pets as loving support” hour on Thursdays. Check Library schedule to verify dates and times.    Children’s Programs

Read to a dog

Summer Day Camps at the Humane Society Animal Adventure, Education Camps and Career Camps are  held in the summer. Train a dog, hug a bunny, feed a cat, pet a reptile and learn and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives. Discover a career in dog training or animal control officers by speaking to professionals and learn how to prepare your own pets in case of a disaster. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Bodega Bay Marine Lab, Wildlife Rescue and much, much more. Each session is one week (M-F) from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Sessions are categorized by grade level (for grades 2- 12- grade starting in the fall 2012 school year) with the first session beginning in June and the last session ending in August. Beth Karzes, Humane Education Outreach Coordinator at , ext. 232 or email: bkarzes@sonomahumane.org  or  2012 Summer Camp


West End Neighborhood Association Sponsor

 

Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th Street- A West End Sponsor

Would you like to sponsor the West End Neighborhood Association? Contact Lea Barron-Thomas for details.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go to the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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2 W. E. Meetings, news and dates
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• Sunday, January 29th, 2012

February holds two very important meetings for West End residents. One is about the uses of the DeTurk Round Barn and the other about an Asphalt plant- both issues can really affect the quality of life in the West End so they must be examined with care.

February 2nd, Thursday- DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit- Neighborhood Meeting. The City of SR would like to make changes to the DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit. City of Santa Rosa Project Planner Noah Housh 543-4322 nhoush@srcity.org Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 6 p.m.

February 8th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting  This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253  wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

DeMeo Park Recycle Station- Conservation Corps of North Bay helps at risk youth get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training, work experience along with an education to get a GED or H. S. Diploma. This is especially wonderful because some of the Corpsmembers and staff call the West End Home. CCNB build, distribute and maintain all recycling drop off stations. They will also pick up, on a regular basis, all aluminum, glass, plastic containers and recyclable paper and cardboard deposited in the bins. Another recycle bin will be located at DeTurk Round Barn Park. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

CCNB Corpsmembers at DeMeo Park

Unclaimed Friendly Black Cat needs a friend- Black short hair, neutered male, extraordinarily sweet and loving needs a new home. He is black, older, and has medical issues, so if he goes to animal control he will most likely be euthanized.  He is at 124 W. 6th , Call (707) 318- 2853.

I'd be a good kitty! Take me home.

The “first” Peanut statue in all of Korea.  Don Taylor, owner of Railroad Square’s Omelette Express, will travel to Jeju-do, South Korea for the dedication of the first and only Snoopy statue in all of Korea. Don has been devoted to fostering the relationship with Santa Rosa’s Korean sister city, Jeju-do. This Snoopy will be  placed in the main park (Citizen Welfare Park) of Jeju City. The 30” bronze Snoopy will stand on top of his Korean dog house made of black lava stone, with a red sand roof. Roses bushes will be planted next to Snoopy and a nearby walking path will be named, “Santa Rosa Way” in honor our our City. Safe travels, Don!

Snoopy in Korea

No More Railcars. The last vintage railroad car was recently removed from the SMART site. All four cars, that made their home in Railroad Square for many years, have been transported to their new home with the Timber Heritage Association. It would have delighted locals, tourists and rail enthusiasts to have the cars on display near our historic depot but dreams like these are not always financially possible. In the meantime, it is absolutely wonderful that they will be preserved and displayed by the museum. http://timberheritage.org

February 4th, Saturday-  First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

February 4th, Saturday- Rock and Roll Detention. 3 Local bands: The Coast Pilots, Third Rail and Court’n’Disaster. Court ‘N’ Disaster, a Honky-Tonk, Classic Country, Country Band with Sonoma County’s Own Judge Jim Bertoli and Judge Brad DeMeo along with law clerks, legal assistants, etc. that’s either Courting Disaster or The Court In Disaster. Music and wine tasting to benefit the Rincon Valley Education Foundation. $20 Location: Last Day Saloon Time: Doors 7:30 Show 8 p.m. Rock and Roll Detention

Court 'n' Disaster

Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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January Tidbits
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• Monday, January 16th, 2012
A few West End updates….

Classes:

Flying Crane Qigong Classes Start this Wednesday- This is the first class offered at the DeTurk Round Barn. 4 week classes will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m- 11:30 a.m.  DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

Take a class in the DeTurk Round Barn

New Class:  ’Music, Meditation and Stillness’ Come enjoy 20 minutes of grounding cello; 20 minutes of stillness and 20 minutes of gently rejuvenating violin. Beginning Monday 1/23 10-11am and every Monday morning after. Beginning Tuesday 1/24 6-7pm and every Tuesday evening after. www.anantafiddlehooper.com  Location: Arlene Francis Center, 99 Sixth Street

West End Artists Updates:

January 19th, Thursday- Baby Seal Club. Seasonal Affective Disorder got ya down? Not a problem. Come get your happy on with Baby Seal Club at Aubergine next Thursday. We’ll be headlining for two shweeeeeet acts from Mendocino County… Orphan in the Afterlife and RyCooterMelontramp. $8 Location: Aubergine After Dark 755 Petaluma Avenue  Sebastopol, CA Time: 8:30 pm (BSC at 10:30 pm)

February 10th- 26th- “Proof”.  West Ender Alan Kaplan is featured in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play.  Show Blurb: After her brilliant but unstable father dies, a young woman discovers a mysterious notebook. It raises a disturbing question: How much of her father’s madness or genius will she inherit? Tickets $10-15 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, in the Studio Theater

William Smith (Wil) at the opening of “Undiscovered” at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. A show that focuses on 5 So. Co. artists whose work is deserving of wider recognition. Great Show.

Wil Smith

Crime Alert:

Another Garage Intruder- From a Hewett Street Neighbor:  Just wanted to alert the neighborhood that someone was in our unlocked garage while we were home sometime Thursday night, and probably early Friday morning. We heard a strange noise outside around 9:30 Thursday night and we checked the yard but didn’t see anything. Then at  5:30am we saw that our shop lights were on and the side door was wide open. We think someone knocked over a bike and got scared and left because so far we haven’t seen anything missing. Remember this also happened on W. 6th Street in December- so let’s make sure our garages are locked.

CAT FOUND:  Black short hair, Neutered male, very friendly at 124 W. 6th Street. Call (707) 318- 2853  He is extraordinarily sweet and loving.  If his owner is not found by the end of this month, I will need to take him in to animal control, where he will most likely be euthanized.  (since he is black, older, and has medical issues).

Cat Found

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

 

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West End Pet Friendly
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• Friday, January 13th, 2012
The West End is a wonderful place for dog lovers as there are nearby creeks paths, a beautiful dog park… and of course, our beloved Western Farm Center. Cats are not being ignored either… there is a West End Cat Colony that has been tended by West Ender Charly Thomas. Here’s the latest W. E. Pet Friendly news: 

DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Update: As many of you know, the dog park has been plagued with irrigation issues that have led to a muddy mess – even though it hasn’t rained. There were failed sprinklers, a leaky valve and the Park area (not the dog park) was overwatered- creating runoff into the dog park. This, of course, created a huge unsanitary and unsightly mess. Lisa Grant, Santa Rosa Rec & Parks Superintendent , has assured us that these issues have been addressed. The park is only supposed to be watered one minute a week to keep the irrigation system working- but not more than that. In the meantime, if you notice any dog park issues relating to maintenance- such as broken gates or irrigation issues- Please contact Lisa Grant directly. (707) 543-3774 lgrant@srcity.org. These issues will not be addressed unless Lisa is made aware of them.

Irrigation problems are hopefully resolved.

West End Cat Colony Update: Cats are all doing well. The colony has stabilized to around 13. All cats have been neutered and given shots…. Thanks to the efforts of Charly and Forgotten Felines. If you would like to donate food, please leave a bag of food on Charly’s doorstep at  124 W. 6th. Diamond Brand cat food is a reasonably priced that is available at Western Farm Center. The West End Neighborhood Association donates a bag of food every month… but they do eat more than that. Thanks to Charly for managing this situation

The West End Poodle Party meets the Second Sunday of every month at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Party starts at 11 a.m. If you would like more info email Lea Barron-Thomas or facebook.

 

Time to party!

Jan. 15th, Sunday- Pug Sunday. A time for Pugs to get together to socialize. Cute, playful, snorting balls of delight…. what’s not to like?  Location:  DeTurk Round Barn dog park Time: 3 p.m. at  in Santa Rosa.  For more information, visit North Bay Pugs:  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs

Puggly cute

Western Farm Center: Feed Store a Paradise for Pets. Press Democrat  More photos here.

Western Farm Center

Dog Swim at Spring Lake Regional Park. The swimming lagoon at Spring Lake Regional Park will turn into a leash-free dog park on Monday, Jan. 16th.  Dogs will get to frolic in the lagoon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this one-day special event. The lagoon is at 393 Violetti Road in Santa Rosa. The Parks Foundation is requesting donations of $3 per dog for Regional Park members and $5 per dog for non-members. Proceeds will benefit Spring Lake Park. Parking near the lagoon is free for members and $6 for non-members. Dog Swim Info

January 21-22, 2012 – International Dog Show. 2 Days of Free Fun for Dog Lovers. See all breeds, including many rare breeds, of dogs at the two-day conformation style dog show. FREE to spectators. www.iabca.com  503-316-9860 Location: Hall of Flowers , Sonoma County Fairgrounds Time: 7 a.m – 7 p.m.

  The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go tothe West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

 

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