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• Friday, May 18th, 2012

From Western Farm Center-

Our retail store will be closing at noon on Sunday May 20th to honor the life of Larry Bertolini, President and Co-Founder of Western Farm Center. The public memorial service will be held at the SRJC Haehl Pavilion on 1501 Mendocino Ave. at 2pm.

Anyone wishing to join us as we celebrate the life of one of Sonoma County’s true heroes is more than welcome.

Larry Bertolini

The West End Neighborhood 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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BOCCE!! Parade and Marvelous Wonderettes

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Bocce, BBQ & back fence talk! West End Summer Bocce- a special tradition where friends and neighbors gather at the end of the week to socialize at DeMeo Park. The Marvelous Wonderettes (6th Street Playhouse) have been extended- this is a must see show. Great songs, costumes and a talented cast. You don’t want to miss it.

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. Bring a dish or beverage to share. Bring layers- jacket, scarf, thermals etc. (it does get chilly). Remember, no glass! Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6 p.m.

Time to Bocce!

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

Luther Burbank Parade

The Marvelous Wonderettes Extended by Popular Demand through May 19^th! This sweet blast to the past follows four high school girls who step in at the last minute as entertainers at their Springfield High School Senior Prom. Directed by Craig A. Miller (A West Ender!) GK Hardt Theatre Location: 6^th Street Playhouse Click Here to Purchase Tickets or call (707) 523-4185.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

May 11th – May 27^th- 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: 6^th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6^th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

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

May 18^th, Friday- Girl Friday & Chico de Mayo plus Dgiin (jazz world, French Flamenco gypsy). $10 21 yrs + Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9 p.m. door, 9:30 show
This Sunday is our monthly pug play day at DeTurk Round Barn at 3 p.m. (We revert to our10 am start time June – September)

Last Day Saloon

May 19 & 20^th ,Sat. & Sun. Free electronics recycling event in Santa Rosa. Get rid of that stuff sitting in your closet! Location: Whole Foods Coddingtown Time: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Event Flyer

May 23^rd, Wednesday- Water Smart Expo at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market. The Water-Use Efficiency team will showcase rainwater and graywater demonstrations & answer questions rebate programs. You can win a high-efficiency clothes washer or toilet. Location: intersection of 4th and D streets Time: 5-8:30 pm

Water Smart Expo 2012

D'Argenzio Winery is a West End Sponsor

Artist and Performers : 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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Round Barn, Streets and the SRPD

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

City of Santa Rosa news that involves the West End Neighborhood:

DeTurk Round Barn

DeTurk Round Barn Update: The new use permit for the DeTurk Round Barn is available for your review. USE Permit . Changes include the limitation of 1 large Private event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period and 1 large Public event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period. There is also an increased maximum of 500 people. Although the hours haven’t changed, they no longer include set-up and take down. The Noise Ordinance still applies regarding sound amplifying equipment (that includes D.J.s and amplified bands) to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday/ 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and legal holidays. Alcohol service is required to end one hour before the end of the event.

What to do if you have a complaint, concern or compliment about the DeTurk Round Barn? Call or email Mickey Remy- 543-3285 or email mremy@srcity.org If there is a problem during an event- you can go to the barn and find the City of SR event attendant and discuss it with them. Follow up with an email to westend@sonic.net- it will be added to the agenda at the next DeTurk Round Barn Operations committee meeting. Fellow West Enders, Deborah Crippen, Allen Thomas & Ben Taylor are on the committee.

New Feature Facility Calendar: Want to know what’s going on inside the barn? A new Calendar is located in the DeTurk Round Barn page on the City of SR website. You will also find information on rates: Monday – Thursday $125.00 per hour, Friday $165.00 per hour, Saturday $225.00 per hour & Sunday $175.00 per hour. Possible additional fees may apply.

Street and sewer improvements:

6th Street Undercrossing- This project was scheduled to start on Monday, May 14th. Improvements will include roadway, sidewalks, lighting, bike lanes and a traffic signal. It is anticipated to take 26 weeks. Questions or comments to David Vandeveer, Public works- 543-4521 or DVandeveer@srcity.org The project was recently mentioned in the Press Demo- S. R. begins Sixth Street Undercrossing

6th and Davis Sewer Improvements- Sewer and Water improvements are slated to begin this month at 6th & Davis. This project is anticipated to last approximately 2 weeks. This is part of the City of SR Capital Improvement Program that replaced aging water and sewer systems in older neighborhoods. Wilson and 6th Streets are slated for the same improvements this fall. Questions or concerns to Tracy Duenas, Public Works, 543-3952.

SRPD Survey:

Community Survey of the Santa Rosa Police Department- The Police Department would like your input! Please click on the link below to complete a survey sponsored by the Police Department. In addition to the on-line survey, 4,000 paper surveys will be mailed to randomly selected residents within the city limits. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRPDCommunitySurvey

Don Taylor's Omelette Express is a West End Sponsor

Announcement Guidelines: The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest. Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. turned. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed ( 1 week lead time required) to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

Category: Development & projects, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: 6th Street Undercrossing, Allen Thomas, Ben Taylor, City of Santa Rosa Noise Ordinance, City of Santa Rosa Police Department Survey, Deborah Crippen D.V.M., DeTurk Round Barn, Don Taylor, Lea Barron-Thomas, Omelette Express, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Watch Amgen from the ‘hood, Sell this house!

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, May 12th, 2012

You can watch the race scream down 9th or W. 9th…. bring your cowbells and join your neighbors. See Press Demo info below. ALERT- new West End house listed for sale. It’s a real fixer… let’s find a great new neighbor for the West End.

Press Demo- Roads to Close for AMGEN Tour of CA

Downtown Road Closure/ Race Map

617 Madison St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Price: $130,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 1,047 sqft Type: Single Family House Year Built: 1910 Lot Size: 4,792 Days on Movoto: 3 days MLS#: 21206165 Status: Active

Let's find a buyer who wants to live in the West End

Carol Haseltine-Ernst is a West End Sponsor

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Spruce Deuce, Figure 8 & May Bike Events

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, May 07th, 2012

May is National Bike Month. Santa Rosa celebrates in grand style by hosting the 2012 Amgen Tour of CA Overall Start and Stage 1 finish in downtown. There will be lots of events leading up to the race too. A sample of events are posted below- complete event list can be found at http://www.santarosa2012.com

Don’t think that West Enders just celebrate the bike one month out of the year! We happen to have an impressive selection of bike-minded creative geniuses that reside in the West End. This is what they are up to this month:

West Ender Skye Barnett and David Farish (Not a West Ender… but definitely admired in the West End) have created the “Spruce Deuce” a marvelous contraption that will certainly be a star in the 44th Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race on May 26- 28th. What is this race about? Wild and crazy people-powered sculptures will traverse land, sand, and water to travel from the Arcata Plaza (10 a.m. viewing, noon start Saturday) to the finish line in the Victorian Village of Ferndale (finishing any time after noon Monday). It’s all for the glory! Good luck Guys!

The Spruce Deuce- Kinetic Art

West Ender Klaus Rappensperger and the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (other members include Joshua Thwaites, Arn Anderson, Todd Barricklow & Joey Castor) are bringing their Death Defying Figure 8 Pedal Car Races to the 7th Annual Bay Area Maker Faire . In the spirit of healthy, and perhaps reckless, competition, the Unicorns will be shredding around the track racing not only each other, but anyone else who has brought a car to race. The rules are simple, don’t spend too much money, build it yourself, and brakes are mandatory! SCARY but exciting! Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1N-cEsRPUA

AMGEN related events:

Amgen May 13- 20^th2012 Amgen Tour of CA Santa Rosa hosts the opening stage of this 8 day event. The race will start and finish in downtown Santa Rosa on May 13^th. The 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race with a challenging course covers 750 miles and 13 California cities. Entire race is May 13-20^th. http://www.santarosa2012.com

Volunteer: 400 to 500 volunteers needed on race day- course marshaling and other duties. More info http://www.santarosa2012.com/get-involved

May 10^th, Thursday – Bike to Work Day 2012. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition invites you to get out and ride your bike on May 10th (and all month long). Energizer Stations set up between 6-9 a.m.throughout So. Co. to serve anyone on a bike coffee, snacks, good cheer, and our collectible canvas giveaway bags.

May 10^th, Thursday- Amgen Tour of California Kick off Concert Sponsored by the KRUSH, a FREE concert in downtown Santa Rosa! Carrie Rodriguez head line with openers the Whiskey Thieves. Location: Courthouse Square Time: 6 p.m. More info KRUSH

May 10th, Thursday Meet & Greet Reception with Team Radioshack/Nissan/Trek
zmrry some of the members of Team Radioshack/Nissan/Trek. $20 Proceeds benefit Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Location: Trek Store Santa Rosa
512 Mendocino Ave Time: 5- 7p.m. TICKETS

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

May 11^th, 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 Tour of Wine 2012 is scheduled two days before the race kicks off in downtown Santa Rosa. The winery will offer complementary tasting of its Levi’s GranFondo Pinot Noir, along with live music with “Hand Me Down”, 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

May 12th, Saturday- Team Swift Junior State Criterium Championships Team Swift Junior Development Cycling Program is hosting the Junior State Criterium Championships in Santa Rosa in conjunction with the start of the Amgen Tour of California. Riders the ages of 10-18 will compete in their age categories for the Championship titles. Location: Sonoma County Administration Center. Time: 8am-4pm

May 12^th, Saturday Elite Category Criterium (Open to amateurs!) Following the Junior State Criterium Championships, there will be Elite Category Criterium races for all ages. REGISTER TODAY! Location: Sonoma County Administration Center Time: Afternoon

May 12^th, Saturday Life Time Gran Fondo @ The Amgen Tour of California Set in the heart of wine country and farm country, surrounded by redwood forests, rivers, lakes and the ocean, The Life Time Gran Fondo California is set to kickoff as an official Gran Fondo ride of the Amgen Tour of California. The Life Time Gran Fondo California has a category for everybody even for those who have never before entered a bicycle tour or challenge ride. Must PREREGISTER!

May 13^th, Sunday- Lifestyle Festival The festival will feature a health & fitness expo, cancer awareness education, cycling gear, family activities, bike safety, food, entertainment and more! There will be plenty to see and do for everyone in your family! Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Artist and Performers : 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

Improv, Memory Lane and a Notorious Soprano

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, May 05th, 2012

For May, 6th Street Playhouse welcomes spring and “Souvenir” ~ The musical comedy about a woman who wanted to sing in the worst way. Fair warning now….”The Producers” are coming to the West End Neighborhood in June

MAY:

May 6th, Sunday- 6th Street IMPROV! Mother’s Day Show Come celebrate Mother’s Day early with the 6th Street IMPROV! This hilarious troupe presents a special Mother’s Day Show entitled “Mother’s Day High Jinx” GK Hardt Theatre Time: 8 p.m.

Through Sunday, May 13 “The Marvelous Wonderettes” This sweet blast to the past follows four high school girls who step in at the last minute as entertainers at their Springfield High School Senior Prom. Directed by Craig A. Miller (A West Ender!) GK Hardt Theatre

The Marvelous Wonderettes

May 11th to May 27^th- “Souvenir,” 6th Street Playhouse recounts the unusual musical career of wealthy socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who became famous for her uncertain sense of pitch and key. Perhaps more famous now than when she pursued her dream, Florence Foster Jenkins efforts to become a great coloratura soprano led to fame and notoriety with annual private recitals at the Ritz Carlton Hotel; a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944; and an impressive list of celebrity fans of her day. Directed by Michael Fontaine. The Studio Theater

JUNE:

June 15th to July 15^th, “The Producers” Only Mel Brooks could come up with this outrageous, teeny bit offensive, off the wall story about the greatest show business scam ever. “The Producers” follows Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they sing and dance their way down Broadway waiting for a cash windfall, when their sure-to-flop, masterpiece of awfulness ~ “Springtime for Hitler” ~ turns out to be the biggest hit that ever landed on the Great White Way. Directed by Craig A. Miller. G.K. Hardt Theatre

All events are presented at 6th Street Playhouse, located at 52 West 6th Street in Santa Rosa, Calif. For tickets or more information call 707-523-4185 or visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

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West End Weekend Community Improvements

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, May 03rd, 2012

Want to make a difference this weekend? You can help transform a wasted yard into a beautiful place that will create neighborhood pride or you can help cleanup and maintain the Prince Memorial Greenway. West Enders Betsy Hall and Stan Gow are in charge of these two great community improvement projects. The West End was also featured in a recent Press Democrat article- it is an interesting look at the neighborhood.

May 5^th and 6^th- The West End Garden Challenge 2012 at 133 7^th Street. Rise to the challenge of creating a more sustainable neighborhood. Spend an afternoon or even an hour to help transform the yard at 133 7^th Street from a wasteland to a sustainable, water wise garden filled with natives, herbs and drought tolerant plants. Activities: mulching, digging and planting. Bring: Shovel, rake, gloves, hat and sunscreen. Share: Bring something from your garden bulbs that need separating, herbs, succulents or a stepping stone! Provided: Beverages and snacks. Tour the evolving restoration of the historic home. For more info: betsyhallw@aol.com Location: 133 7^th- corner of 7^th and Davis Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help transform this wasteland into a sustainable garden!

May 5th, 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.

First Saturday Clean Up

Press Democrat- The West End Comes Full Circle A recent article about West End History, neighbors and businesses. FYI- the boundaries stated for the West End were incorrect. (West End Neighborhood Map) and the well known and loved barber was Fred Callori (not Albert). But hey… it is alot of information for the writer to cover… so mistakes happen.

Fred Callori cuts hair in his barber shop in Hotel La Rose

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

Category: Clean-up, Events, Gardens & plants, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: Allen Thomas, Betsy Hall Ph.D. MFT, Prince Memorial Greenway, Stan Gow, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Asphalt, beer and Seals

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, April 27th, 2012

A few fun ideas for this weekend.

Bodean Asphalt Company gets permit to build 3 silos.

Patti Cisco - Chair (appointed by Ernesto Olivares), David Poulsen (appointed by John Sawyer) & Peter Stanley (appointed by Scott Bartley) were in wholehearted support of Bodean’s new silos. Caroline Banuelos – (appointed by Marsha Vas Dupre) & Curtis Byrd (appointed by Gary Wysocky) voted against it.

Bodean Asphalt in downtown Santa Rosa

CORRECTION- NEW DATE: May 11th, Friday- Spring Variety Showcase. A showcase of Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art & more. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 7 p.m. For more info chopsonline.com

April 28^th, Saturday- New Music and Comedy Venue- The Heritage Public House next to The Wineyard in Santa Rosa Vintners’ Square. Music by Midori and Ezra Boy playing from 8-10pm(no cover charge) 70-80s music, Bobby the Greek food- Ultimate Souvlaki plus great craft beer on tap. Location: The Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave Time: From 4 p.m.- music at 8 p.m. Facebook

April 28th, Saturday- Baby Seal Club- CD release party. Coop d’État, a Black Tie and Beaks Poultry Formal, where people-sized hens and roosters will get down in our custom Hopmonk Human Hen House™ (Baby Seal Club’s first “4-H” program), a concept you didn’t know you needed to experience but strangely can’t miss now. $12 admission / $20 with shiny new CD. Ticket Prepurchase. Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol Time: 8:30 pm door, BBS at 10:30 Facebook

COOP d'etat

Category: Development & projects, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: Baby Seal Club, BoDean Asphalt, CHOPS Teen Club, Lea Barron-Thomas, The Heritage Public House, The Wineyard, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Lawrence Bertolini 1927-2012

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Our thoughts are with the Bertolini family. Larry was born in the West End and was legendary for his integrity, hard work and dedication to the community and to his family.

Press Democrat: Santa Rosa Icon Lawrence Bertolini dies at 85

The West End Neighborhood 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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BoDean Asphalt Co. Meeting this week and more

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

BoDean Company Inc. is asking the City of Santa Rosa to allow the installation of three storage silos (in addition to the one existing silo) and other improvements. This is an important meeting as this operation is in the midst of our neighborhood and the downtown.

Video- An interesting look at the BoDean operation

April 26th, Thursday- Public Hearing for BoDean Company. Location: City Hall Chamber, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave. Time: 4 p.m.

The BoDean Company viewed from Cleveland Ave.

A request has been made to the City by the BoDean Asphalt Plant (located on College Avenue just west of Cleveland Avenue) to add three new silos for asphalt storage – each over 7 stories tall. Concerns of residents living near the BoDean facility are based on noise, dust, traffic, visual blight and air pollution currently produced by this plant. Additional silos don’t address these issues and encourage this facility to continue and expand this business in a residential area.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comment and recommendations prior to the Planning Commission acting on the requested application. If you cannot attend, you are encourage to subit written comments and recommendations prior to the public hearing. Comments and questions may be directed to Bill Rose, City Planner, Dept. of Community Development, City of S. R. 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Room 3, Santa Rosa CA 95404 Phone: 707-543-3253 Email: wrose@srcity.org

Notice of Public Hearing

Staff Report for Planning Commission

P.C. Agenda

Another informational meeting for a proposed mixed use building on Davis Street:

April 25th, Wednesday- Neighborhood Meeting for proposed mixed-use development at 510 Davis Street. For info: Bill Rose, City Planner Phone: 707-543-3253 wrose@srcity.org Notice of Neighborhood Meeting Location: City Hall Room 7 Time: 6 p.m.

Finally! Santa Rosa is finalizing plans to complete the undercrossing on Sixth Street. The project is anticipated to take 26 weeks, with an estimated start date of May 14, 2012. Once completed, it will create a critical link for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles to the downtown area and Railroad Square Historic District, transit mall, and SMART station.

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City of Santa Rosa news that involves the West End Neighborhood:

You can watch the race scream down 9th or W. 9th…. bring your cowbells and join your neighbors. See Press Demo info below. ALERT- new West End house listed for sale. It’s a real fixer… let’s find a great new neighbor for the West End.

Don’t think that West Enders just celebrate the bike one month out of the year! We happen to have an impressive selection of bike-minded creative geniuses that reside in the West End. This is what they are up to this month:

AMGEN related events:

For May, 6th Street Playhouse welcomes spring and “Souvenir” ~ The musical comedy about a woman who wanted to sing in the worst way. Fair warning now….”The Producers” are coming to the West End Neighborhood in June

A few fun ideas for this weekend.

Our thoughts are with the Bertolini family. Larry was born in the West End and was legendary for his integrity, hard work and dedication to the community and to his family.

BoDean Company Inc. is asking the City of Santa Rosa to allow the installation of three storage silos (in addition to the one existing silo) and other improvements. This is an important meeting as this operation is in the midst of our neighborhood and the downtown.

Video- An interesting look at the BoDean operation

Another informational meeting for a proposed mixed use building on Davis Street: