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So. Co. Fair and other S. R. News
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, July 26th, 2010
Sonoma County Fair starts THIS Tuesday… and it doesn’t look like you’ll have to worry about being too hot.
Grape Escape- So. Co. Fair

Grape Escape- So. Co. Fair

July 27th to August 8th- Sonoma County Fair. Old fashioned, family friendly fun. This year’s theme is the “Grape Escape”. Music, animals, crafts and new events and activities designed to get you to visit the fair. If you have a dog that likes the water- consider entering your friend in Splash Dogs. Have you ever wanted to ram your car into another car? The Destruction Derby is looking for drivers. (No kidding!)  Free Days and discounts are available. For more info: www.SonomaCountyFair.com

If any West End Neighbor competes in Splash Dog or the Destruction Derby- PLEASE let us know!

Info on recent stabbing in St. Rose Neighborhood: Boy, 16, chased down, stabbed in the St. Rose Neighborhood, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Story

One arrested, three sought in Santa Rosa stabbing   Press Democrat Story

Street Pole Sweater Project : This community art project where over 20 street light poles on 4th street in Railroad Square and Courthouse Square will be sporting hand knitted sweaters. If you would like to help make the sweaters or sponsor a pole- Contact Justine at Cast Away for details Justine: (707) 546- 9276

Street Pole Sweater Project

Street Pole Sweater Project

NISSAN PUBLIC ART PROJECT CYCLISK-  The City of Santa Rosa’s Art in Public Places Committee is excited to announce that artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector’s Cyclisk is set to be installed this summer along Santa Rosa Avenue. This monumental public artwork is made out of recycled bicycles, and will stand 60 feet tall once installed. Installation date and related events to be announced soon.

Santa Rosa Tool Library- Hundreds of hand and power tools for home repair and landscaping loan free of charge to So. Co. residents/workers. Call 707-576-0590 or visit borrowtools.org for details.

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Be aware of Smoke Testing
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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Deturk Update, lights, stabbing
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, May 07th, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park fence is going up and it’s gorgeous. Take note- there was a stabbing on Prince Memorial Greenway around Olive Park at 7:25 p.m. on May 5th. This was a young man and his girlfriend attacked at 7:35 p.m. when it is still light!

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

DeTurk Round Barn Park Project Update- 2 week out look: Dog Park A. Fence posts and panels  B. Painting of fence C. Landscaping Round Barn A. Initial layout for framing B. Preliminary Demo Work C. Soil removal.

Light Reduction Program- Several neighbors have suggested that we turn on our front lights to combat the changes that the reduction of lights might bring to the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Watch Program has always suggested that light is a deterrent to crime. Porch lights can be put on timer, they can also be motion activated and, of course, there’s also solar lights.

Stabbing at Prince Memorial Greenway: Click Here for Full Press Democrat Story

Found Dog: We found a nice little dog today in Railroad Square. He seemed to be some kind of Corgi/Chihuahua mix. Friendly. Short and squat with a caramel coat. Was wearing a red collar. He is now at the Sonoma County Animal Care and Control hoping to be found by his owners. Drop us a line if you think he’s yours so we know he’s been reunited. Thanks, Tim Sarter For more info in this dog, Click here!

May 11 NW Santa Rosa, Community Toxics Collections, a collection program where Sonoma County residents can properly dispose of items such as old paint products, automotive fluids, garden chemicals, expired medications and spent fluorescent lamps. : Appointment required. Call 877-747-1870 or 795-2025 Locations of Community Toxics Collections will be provided when you schedule your appt. Bring your ID to prove residency. For more info Click Here!

July 24, from 6:30 to 10:30 Historical Ball at the McDonald Mansion. Dinner dancing, surprises and docent led tour of the inside of McDonald Mansion. Benefi t for the Rural Cemetery for $90 per person. Costumes representing 1830 to 1930 required. Tickets limited for this one of a kind event. Information: 543-3292 For more info Click Here!

2010 SRRC Historical Ball

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give us your best shot! Last day to enter is June 1, 2010. The categories are as follows: Nature Scene, My Neighborhood, Garden, A Day in the Life and Best of Santa Rosa. We’ve also added an Under 18 Youth Category to include Favorite Place and Fun Stuff. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY, ALL PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA.The winning prize in the Youth Category will be an iPod Shuffle and the Adult Category winning prize will be an iPod. An entry fee of $5 per entry is required to offset the winning prize cost.   For more info and entry directions, Click Here!

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

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W. E. Yard Sale This weekend
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Dreaming of a clean closet and neat garage? It’s not to late- gather your excess items for the West End Yard Sale this Saturday. More info below.

Wednesday April 28th at 8 p.m.- Songwriter Showcase: Rob Heath, Ken Risling ( West End artist) and Mike Ehlers. An evening of great acoustic, original music from seasoned songcrafters. The “songwriters in the round” format will keep all three artists on the stage in rotation, trading songs and stories.  Ken Risling’s songs, ranging in genre from folk, country, 50’s blues, swing to modern rock,  have won numerous awards. With a warm manner and inviting voice, he is perhaps best known for delivering heartfelt tales. Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

Songwriters in the Round

Friday April 30th at 4:30 p.m.- Chops Teen Club Variety Showcase. The evening will showcase Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, fashion, art, martial arts and more. Appetizers will be served by the Chop’s Teen Catering Crew. Performances will take place from 5:00- 6:16 p.m. Come for the entertainment and experience the Chop’s Teen Club mission in action. Please RSVP to info@chopsonline.com or call Kathy Denton at (707) 284-2467. Chop’s

Saturday May 1st 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.-  West End Neighborhood Spring Yard Sale A neighborhood wide yard sale. Sell at your own house or coop with a neighbor. (Rain Date is May 8th). $5 donation if you would like to participate- this covers costs of ads, signs that will be put up (and taken down) on the day of sale. Contact Ty Jones tyjones.tyjones@gmail.com for more info

Want to purge but don’t want to sell? The West End Charter School yard sale welcomes your donations. Drop them off at 127 W. 6th Street from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th.

West End Yard Sale

West End Yard Sale

May 2nd at 3 p.m.- San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers return to Santa Rosa, a major focus of the bay area’s fiddle world. West End musician Avery Risling-Sholl with a  wild band of 120 fiddlers, dancers, singers, pianists, pipers, flautists,percussionists, guitarists, cellists and harmonica players  will sweep you away into a world of storm and folly, romance and  joy.  Location: The Jackson Theater, Sonoma Country Day School. For Tickets, Click HERE! Note: RESERVED SEATING this year. musical director Alasdair Fraser:

Sunday May 2nd Noon to 6 p.m. The Second Annual Mostly Python. The Toad will be closing 5th Street down and have bands and brilliant actors performing brilliant sketches. A day to remember, special menus and vast quantities of beer. Toad in the hole.

307 Boyce Street has finally sold! Let’s hope this historic Queen Anne cottage finally gets the restoration it deserves.

307 Boyce St. finally sold

307 Boyce St. finally sold

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.

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

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Songwriters in the Round and other events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, April 26th, 2010

The Bocce Cleanup was a wonderful warm up to the season. Neighbors worked, socialized and ate bake goods from the West End Charter School bake sale. Opening night for Bocce is Friday May 14th. West End Neighborhood Yard sale this Saturday May 1st. (rain date May 8th).

Bocce Clean up Group

Bocce Clean up Group

Monday April 26th 6 p.m.-  Museum on the Square public meeting. The proposed project will adapt and reuse 520 Third St. (aka AT&T building) for cultural, commercial and residential. For more info: Bill Rose City of S.R. project planner- wrose@srcity.com.  Location: City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Wednesday April 28th at 8 p.m.- Songwriter Showcase: Rob Heath, Ken Risling ( West End artist) and Mike Ehlers. An evening of great acoustic, original music from seasoned songcrafters. The “songwriters in the round” format will keep all three artists on the stage in rotation, trading songs and stories.  Ken Risling’s songs have won numerous awards. With a warm manner and inviting voice, he is perhaps best known for delivering heartfelt tales. Ken’s songs range in genre from folk, country, 50’s blues, swing to modern rock. Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

Songwriters in the Round

Friday April 30th at 4:30 p.m.- Chops Teen Club Variety Showcase. The evening will showcase Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, fashion, art, martial arts and more. Appetizers will be served by the Chop’s Teen Catering Crew. Performances will take place from 5:00- 6:16 p.m. Come for the entertainment and experience the Chop’s Teen Club mission in action. Please RSVP to info@chopsonline.com or call Kathy Denton at (707) 284-2467. Chop’s

Saturday May 1st 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.-  West End Neighborhood Spring Yard Sale Time for Spring Cleaning! Empty out those closets and garages. (Rain Date is May 8th). $5 donation if you would like to participate- this covers costs of ads, signs that will be put up (and taken down) on the day of sale. Want to purge but don’t want to sell? The West End Charter School yard sale welcomes your donations. Drop them off at 127 W. 6th Street from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th.

West End Yard Sale

West End Yard Sale

Sunday May 2nd Noon to 6 p.m. The Second Annual Mostly Python. The Toad will be closing 5th Street down and have bands and brilliant actors performing brilliant sketches. A day to remember, special menus and vast quantities of beer. Toad in the hole.

For more West End Neighborhood photos- check out the Gallery

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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Items of Neighborhood Interest
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Two new items of Neighborhood interest:

Break in at Western Farm Saturday Night.  Utz-  SRPD the Police Dog takes care of business.

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Santa Rosa Police Officers responded to Western Farms Center on West 7th Street for a silent alarm. Officers arrived and established a perimeter at which time officers saw movement inside the upstairs office area.  Shortly thereafter, officers entered the business with the assistance of a police K9, Utz. Once at the stairwell, the officer provided notification to anyone upstairs that a police K9 was going to be deployed. The suspect, Michael Iervolino, an 18 year old Santa Rosa resident, immediately complied and was taken into custody without incident. Iervolino was subsequently booked into the Sonoma County Jail for Burglary.

Press Democrat Article

NW Santa Rosa to be home for all  Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

On April 19th, the City Manager approved a  2nd Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit in NW Santa Rosa. The City of Santa Rosa that, by ordinance only allows 2 medical marijuana facilities within the City, has just approved the second facilty.  It will be located at 1061 North Dutton Ave. – right next to homes.  It is also located within 2 miles of the only other location which is also located in NW Santa Rosa.  This facility was approved in spite of many letters from residents who cited existing problems in the area due to an over concentration of services. There was also a  recent a robbery and assault at the County Approved Medical Marijuana Facility on Santa Rosa Avenue.

Press Democrat Article April 5, 2010

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DeTurk Round Barn & Park Construction update
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, April 08th, 2010

Believe it or not! The DeTurk Round Barn Project is at hand. The construction fencing is planned to start going up this week, with basic facilities for the contractor in place by next week. The project will start in earnest by the end of next week.

Two important issues to the West End: Yes, the dog park will be functioning at all times during this project and yes, the West End Historic Rose Garden will be removed but replaced in a new spot.  More info as it comes available.

DeTurk Rose

DeTurk Rose

DeTurk Interior

DeTurk Interior

West End Dog Park

West End Dog Park


Press Democrat Article

DeTurk Round Barn Video

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Quick Reminder- for Tonight
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Tonight!

SMART Community workshop February 11th at  7 p.m. at Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Ave. Station Design consultants will present initial concepts and ask for input.        More Info

Jack & Tony’s 1 year anniversary party- Support a locally owned restaurant and bar, walk on down to Railroad Square to celebrate! Jack & Tony’s features modern American Regional cooking adjacent Whisky Bar shelves over 170 expressions of Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, American and Japanese whiskies. Jack & Tony’s info

Hank Williams: Lost Highway- The additional shows this week are SOLD OUT!  Better move faster next time.For future shows and events: 6th Street Playhouse

All events are listed on the West End Neighborhood website- click here!

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Smart Train Delay, Hank Williams
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, January 24th, 2010
There’s still things to do in spite of the rain. See a wonderful musical right in the neighborhood, dine on food prepared by SRJC students or just enjoy the abundance of nearby restaurants and nightlife.

See a Play Now showing until February 7th at 6th Street Playhouse Hank Williams: Lost Highway. A spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter frequently mentioned alongside Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Elvis, and Bob Dylan as one of the great innovators of American popular music. Box office: 707-523-4185 For more info Click Here!

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Enjoy local restaurants and nightlife Have you had a Flaming Manhattan lately? Check this out!

Sample seasonal, local fare SRJC Culinary Cafe is located downtown at 458 B. St. and is now open for Spring Semester. The Cafe ( 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bakery (7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) is open Wednesdays through Fridays. Reservations are recommended. Call 576-0279. For more info Click Here!

SMART train service to Santa Rosa may be delayed a few years. See  Press Democrat for full story. To read Press Democrat article, Click Here!

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