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• Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Don’t forget the Neighborhood SMART meeting tonight at DeTurk Round Barn. It’s a good time to ask questions. Hope you enjoy the weekend and Earth Day.

April 20th, Saturday- Hand Me Down. West End’s own Tim Sarter (a very busy musician!) will be playing with “Hand Me Down” on Saturday night. Location: Toad in the Hole Time: Music starts around 10 p.m. but there is limited seating so get there early.

April 21st, Saturday – FAMILY DAY at the Sonoma County Museum A Springtime/Earth Day themed Family Day at the Sonoma County Museum! Activities, hands-on crafts, demonstrations, performances and more! Free admission for children 12 and under, and free for members of the museum. Regular admission applies for all others. Location: Sonoma County Museum 425 7th Street Time: 11am-2pm

Yoga Every Monday & Friday- Join Tara Garland RYT of Wild Orchid Yoga. All levels & all ages welcome, beginners through seasoned yogis & yoginis! Tara Garland is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher and Relax and Renew restorative yoga-trained. Classes are one hour and fifteen minutes of various asana (pose) sequences designed to provide a well-balanced practice. Modifications are offered to make asanas more approachable or more challenging for a student at any level. Bring a yoga mat if you have one (we will have a small selection available to use on a first come, first serve basis). Sliding scale $5-15 for more info & full class schedule WildOrchidYoga.net (707)228-3114 Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 6th St. Santa Rosa Time: Every Monday 11:15am-12:30pm & Friday 12-1:15pm

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. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

Category: Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: Arlene Francis Center, DeTurk Round Barn, Lea Barron-Thomas, SMART, Sonoma County Museum, Tara Garland RYT, Tim Sarter, Toad in the Hole Pub, West End, West End neighborhood, Wild Orchid Yoga | Comments off

W. E. SMART meeting, Earth Day

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, April 16th, 2012

The DeMeo Park clean up was amazing. Westenders joined together with Chop’s Interact Club, Santa Rosa West Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop 509 to give the park a Spring cleaning. See photos and more below. April 22nd, Sunday is Earth Day- you can help clean the Prince Memorial Greenway on Saturday and enjoy the Earth Day Festival in Courthouse Square on Sunday.

DeMeo Park Community Cleanup. Thanks to all the folks who spent their Saturday to clean up DeMeo Park. The park was in sad shape- weeds had invaded, the bocce courts were a wreck , ivy and privets had claimed ownership of the cyclone fences. After hours of hard labor, the park has improved and wood chips are being spread to prevent new weeds. On future clean ups we will paint and repair the picket fences, continue grooming the bushes and clean up. Thank you wonderful West Enders, S. R. West Rotary Club, Chop’s Interact Club and Boy Scout Troop 509. DeMeo Park Cleanup Photos

Allen & Jacquie get the courts ready

April 19^th, Thursday SMART public meeting regarding construction to begin on April 27^th. The contractor will be utilizing the SMART property at Railroad Square as a construction material storage and construction staging area. There will be a fence around the SMART property, there may be some dust and noise. The first construction segment will be from B Street in Petaluma to Todd Road. Construction activities will include replacing culverts and drainage features, followed by removing the existing rail, regrading the embankment, putting down new ballast (rock), building new track and tamping it down. The contractor has indicated that they will be able to process about 1,600 feet per 4-5 days. For more info contact Matt Stevens 707-521-0716 Location: DeTurk Round Barn, Santa Rosa Time: 7:00 PM

Smart Meeting in DeTurk Round Barn

Apr 20^th to May 13^th- The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! Location: 6^th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6^th Street GK Hardt Theater Time: See website for showtimes and ticket

April 21^st, Saturday- Earth Day on the Greenway Celebrate Earth Day’s 42nd birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a clean up of Santa Rosa Creek, native plant care, and trail maintenance. Tools and refreshments provided. (ages 5 to adult) Creek Stewards Event Calender Contact: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. From W. 3rd St. turn south onto Railroad St., left onto Hazel St. On-street parking. Time: 9:00 AM to noon

April 22nd, Sunday- Earth Day Fair at Old Courthouse Square Earth Day festivities return to Old Courthouse Square. Drop by for inspiration and awareness on how to protect the environment and our own health. Check www.srcity.org/earthday for details. To volunteer contact Elise Howard at 543-3799 or ehoward@srcity.org Location: Courthouse Square on Santa Rosa Avenue. Time: Noon to 4:00 PM

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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

Franco American Bakery is a West End Sponsor

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 people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

This weekend- cleanup, art, music and more

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, April 13th, 2012

Whew! The weather forecast for tomorrow’s clean up is sunny with a high of 71 Degrees. The Cleanup starts at 10 a.m. followed with a BBQ. There’s 3 other excellent suggestions for your weekend- so go out there and enjoy!

Tonight! April 13th, Friday- 1st Annual Drawing Rally. A unique opportunity to experience the process of creation, and to purchase a work of art minutes after it’s completion. The Drawing Rally is an action-packed spectacle you won’t want to miss with 10-15 artists drawing LIVE simultaneously! Some of the West End’s favorite artists such as (but not limited to): Todd Barricklow, Joey Castor, Mica Jennings, Klaus Rappensperger & Wil Smith will be there. MUSIC. DRINKS. FOOD available for purchase. Admission is free. Art will be available for purchase starting at $40 in a silent auction. Location: Artstart Arthouse 716 Bennett Valley Road Time: 6-10pm

1st Annual Drawing Rally Flyer

April 14^th, Saturday- DeMeo Park Clean up. Time for Spring Cleaning! The West End Neighborhood and Chop’s Interact Club will join forces to tidy up DeMeo Park. We plan to trim the bushes, spread bark, weed and groom the bocce court. We will then celebrate our clean park with a BBQ. Please bring your gardening tools (remember to mark them for easy identification), gloves and energy. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there! Location: DeMeo Park Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. clean up; BBQ to follow.

Let's clean up DeMeo Park!

April 14th, Saturday Free Graywater Workshop. Santa Rosa residents are eligible to get FREE MATERIALS, guidance and support to install a Laundry-To-Landscape graywater system at their house. Contact Water-Use Efficiency to sign-up at (707) 543-3985 ext. 4523 or email us at wue@srcity.org Location: UFO, 35 Stony Point Road Time: Workshop from 9:00 to 3:00 pm

Graywater Workshop Flyer

GW Sign-up Information Request 2012

April 15th, Sunday- The Mad Maggies. This band, that includes West Ender Tim Sarter, can be described as a rowdy folk fusion ranging from Cajun to Polk. Location: Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary Time: 3- 6 p.m.

Category: Clean-up, Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: Art Start, CHOPS Teen Club, DeMeo Park, Joey Castor, Klaus Rappensperger, Mica Jennings, Todd Barricklow, West End, West End neighborhood, William Smith Santa Rosa Artist | Comments off

DeTurk Round Barn: City Proposes Major Changes

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Saturday, April 07th, 2012

One of the main goals of the West End Neighborhood Association is to provide neighborhood input to the City of Santa Rosa. DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit is currently under review and the City is asking for significant changes. The DeTurk Round Barn is in the heart of the West End- it is of vital importance that events at the Round Barn do not take away from the quality of life in our neighborhood.

Dear Neighbors,

This Thursday night S. R. Recreation and Parks Department will be asking the Planning Commission to modify the Conditional Use Permit that governs the operation of the Round Barn. In 2009 neighbors worked with the City for over six months and the impact from the weddings and events over the first year have been minimal. This is due to having a use permit that works. Now the Rec. and Parks department wants to modify this permit and that will strip the neighborhood of the protections we fought hard to have. Here are the changes they are asking for:

1) Increase the occupancy from 150 to 500- without a special event permit. This is an increase of over 300%.

2) Allow events of under 200 people to occur without any limits.

3) They are also asking to allow 3 events of over 200 every month. This would allow large events every week for a six week period without a break. Currently the use permit allows events of over 70 people to occur only twice in a 30 day period.

4) Allows for private New Year’s Eve party without a special event permit. Many residents voiced concerns regarding hours of operation, alcohol consumption and loud parties at the Barn. This new permit turns its back on all of those concerns.

The current use permit recognizes that the Round Barn has no off street parking. Facilities like the barn of similar size would need 130 “off “street parking spaces. The neighbors agreed to put up with the reality that most if not all event parking would take place on our streets if the City limited the size and frequency of the events. Now the City seems determined to increase the impacts on our neighborhood.

What can you do?

#1 Voice your objection to these changes by writing a letter or calling Noah Housh, City Planner, Department of Community Development – telephone 707-543-4322 or e-mail: mailto:nhoush@srcity.org

#2 Attend the Planning Commission this Thursday, April 12^th meeting starts at 4 p.m. but we are item 10- so this might start anywhere after 4:15 p.m.

Take a moment to email or commit to attending on Thursday. If you are involved now- we can prevent long term neighborhood problems that this new proposal might cause in the future.

Sincerely, Lea Barron-Thomas

President

West End Neighborhood Association

DeTurk Round Barn is a community building in the heart of the West End

Notice of Public Hearing

City of SR Staff Report 53 Pages

Category: Development & projects, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: City of Santa Rosa Rec & Parks, City of Santa Rosa Use Permit, DeTurk Round Barn, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

April begins, Easter Dogs, pop up dining

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• 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 5^th, 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 5^th 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 8^th, 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 8^th, 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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Turn off the lights, music & more

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

It may be wet outside but don’t let that stop you from enjoying these wonderful local events.

March 31^st, Saturday- Earth Hour 2012. The largest environmental event in history- millions of people switch off their lights for one hour. West Ender Russ Scarola and the Share Exchange host this free downtown event. Activities include: 7PM laying out a giant Earth out of natural materials; 8:30PM lighting candles across the “continents” and share stories/poems/songs around a makeshift campfire. Come help create and/or bring something you’d like to share that exemplifies your connection to the Earth. Location: The Share Exchange 531 5th St Time: 7 p.m.

Earth Hour

March 31st, Saturday- “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion” Bronwen Shears directs this staged reading of “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion,” a new play by Jody Gehrman (author of “The Ticking Clock Project”). Free admission. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre Time: 2 p.m.

April 1st, Sunday “Showcase: Women in the Arts” This special performance event honors 10 female artists, singers, poets, actresses and dancers who have contributed to the rich, cultural life of Sonoma County. $10 per person. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, GK Hardt Theatre Time: 7 p.m.

April 1^st, Sunday- 4/1 Dynamite Americana women – Linda McRae (http://www.lindamcrae.com/) , The Penny Hens https://www.facebook.com/PennyHens) and Alison Harris (http://www.alisonharrismusic.com/)! A North Bay Hootenanny event. All-ages, bar with I.D. $10 For more Josh at n.b.hootenanny@gmail.com or (707) 326-5274 Location: Arlene Francis Center (99 Sixth Street, Santa Rosa) Time: Doors open at 7:00

Category: Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Arlene Francis Center, Bronwen Shears, Earth Hour 2012, North Bay Hootenanny, Russ Scarola, Share Exchange, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Music, Qigong and Women in the Arts

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

First Day of Spring! March still offers lots of opportunities to celebrate Women’s History Month, listen to music and even practice Qigong. Photos of the W. E. Spring Meeting have been put into our gallery- check them out. (See link below).

March 21st- April 18th- 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 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

Mar 23rd – Apr 7^th Tennessee Menagerie: A Evening with the Women of Tennessee Williams. In this new visit with the female characters of one of America’s greatest playwrights we see glimpses into William’s own life as a son to a single mother and brother to a mentally disabled sister. The female characters in his early one act plays went on to mature into the most powerful matriarchs, sexually repressed ingenues, and tragic female victims of the American stage. Location: 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theater 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

6th St. Playhouse

March 28^th, Wednesday – Baby Loves Disco What is Baby Loves Disco? Post naptime, pre-dinner fun? The hippest night clubs are transformed into child proof discos for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents looking for a break from their routine . Baby loves disco is an afternoon dance party and community event featuring real music from the 70s, & 80s guaranteed to get those little booties moving and grooving. It brings kids together with kids and parents together with parents. Cost is $15 for adults / $10 for kids (dinner included) • ALL AGES. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm show

Immediately following- Pick-Me-Up Music Review with a special night hosted by The Henny Pens (folk • roots • Americana) Presented by 95.9 he KRUSH & North Bay Hootenanny production NO COVER • ALL AGES Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM show

March 30^th, Friday – The Ray Charles Project Featuring vocalists Tony Lindsay, Kenny Washington, Glenn Walters (with members of Santana, Etta James, Tower Of Power) (Ray Charles covers • swing) cost is $15 advance / $18 day of show • 21+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8:00 PM door • 8:30 PM show

March 31^st, Saturday -James Garner and the Cash Tribute Show (Johnny Cash covers) show cost is $18 advance / $22 day of show • 21+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM

Last Day Saloon

March 31st, Saturday- 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment and Leadership Conference. Conference covers: Developing Self -Awareness, Cultivating Self-Esteem & Embracing Self-Expression. Registration DEADLINE March 23rd. Cost $5 Lunch available for purchase. More info at chopsonline.com Contact Dana Jones 837-7771 X2505 or djones@wusd.org Location: Chops Teen Club 509 Adams St. Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Neighbor News:

West Ender Sari Segale wins WGLI Poetry contest. Speaking of women in the arts, the Women’s Global Leadership Initiative held a poetry contest, “Celebrating Her-Story,” in honor of this year’s Women’s History Month. Writers from all across the Sonoma County were asked to craft poems, which personally or universally reflect what it means to be a woman. Sari’s poem, “Tearing the Veils” was recognized as the best crafted—that of a very talented poet. She read her work at a poetry reading March 15th on SRJC’s Santa Rosa campus. CONGRATULATIONS! “Tearing the Veil” by Sari Sagale ROMPIENDO LOS VELOS and traduccion

Artists and Performers in the West End- Our neighborhood is home to many creative people. For an example, a singer-songwriter (Ken Risling) was spotted on a recent day at DeMeo Park. Ken says he was driving by the park and was inspired to stop and work on a song he is composing.

Ken Risling a song in the park

New photos in the gallery! Photos by Ben Rosales. See W. E. Meetings/Public Meetings

A well attended Spring meeting!

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

Risling Electric is a West End Sponsor

Category: Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Baby Loves Disco, CHOPS Teen Club, Ken Risling, Last Day Saloon, Lea Barron-Thomas, Railroad Square, Sari Segale, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Spring Meeting Recap

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, March 18th, 2012

It was an awesome West End Spring Meeting. Over 50 neighbors and friends came out to hear the latest news, discuss recent issues and to meet up with other neighbors. We heard how we can work as a collective team to fight crime in the neighborhood. We also had our newest neighbor attend (see photo below).

Our newest West Ender was at the meeting

For those of you who did not attend, Jennifer Watson has prepared this brief recap of our featured speakers.

Sergeant Rich Celli and his colleague Officer Dan Marincik attended the neighborhood meeting last week to speak about the recent drug-related arrests and to commend the neighborhood on our involvement. Sgt. Celli and Officer Marincik want to encourage neighbors to continue to call to report suspicious activity, people or vehicles. Remember that this is our neighborhood, not the drug dealers. Let’s work together with the Police so this crew gets the message that selling drugs is not OK in our neighborhood! Here is how you can help…

Non-Emergency Dispatch, 528-5222 – To report suspicious people, vehicles or activity. Remember that any description you have can really help (gender, race, approx height, weight, clothing, car color, address, etc.)

Graffiti Hotline, 543-3499 – To report graffiti. There has been a spike in graffiti around the city and in our neighborhood. There is once again a member of SR Police actively responding to reports called into the Graffiti Hotline. If you see graffiti ‘in progress’, please call Non-Emergency Dispatch.

We are extremely fortunate to have the Downtown Enforcement Team covering our neighborhood. If you are aware of an emerging or existing pattern of issues report to Non-Emergency Dispatch (available 24/7) first and then follow up with Sergeant Celli or Officer Dan Marincik (Not on call 24/7, they will respond when they are able.)

Sergeant Rich Celli, 543-3639, rcelli@srcity.org – Sergeant Celli is in charge of the ‘Downtown Enforcement Team’ and Beat 9 (he also handles Traffic.) He works on the ‘big picture’ and is also out on the streets of our neighborhood.

Officer Dan Marincik, 543-3600 ext 3879, dmarincik@srcity.org –Officer Marincik is part of the ‘Downtown Enforcement Team’ and his active patrol area includes our neighborhood.

For more information about the March 12^th arrests on Lincoln & Ripley Streets, read the press release from Sgt. Richard Celli and view the Press Democrat article

Ripley Street rock cocaine arrest -SRPD Press Release

(Excellent report Jennifer! )

Graffiti? A pothole that needs filling? Just released: An app for iPhone or Android called “My Santa Rosa” that allows citizens to report problems to the City directly. Description: Issues submitted with this application go directly into the issue tracking system in Santa Rosa, CA. This ensures the fasted response as your issue is automatically routed to the appropriate employee to handle your issue. Please report issues as you see them so we can make Santa Rosa, CA an even better place to live and work.

Crime Alert: Somebody broke into a Carport storage area on the 200 block of W. 6th Street. Locks were cut- mostly tools stolen. This happened on 3/16, Friday sometime after 11:45 p.m. A police report was filed.

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

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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Bunnies, Cats and Chicks. Oh my!

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• 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

Are you a fan of DeTurk Round Barn Dog park? Join the DeTurk Round Barn Dog Fans facebook page. This is a place to post questions, comments, photos and videos about DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park.

We're fans!

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 8^th) 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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The latest W. E. Scoop Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

So much to talk about! Cocaine Arrests, BoDean Asphalt Co., graffiti and a lack of pedestrian access through the downtown mall are all subjects we can discuss at the West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting. Sgt. Rich Celli and the City of S. R.’s Assistant City Manager Jennifer Phillips will be on had to provide us with information. Find out what’s going on- we’ll see you at the meeting.

West End Spring Meeting at DeTurk Round Barn

March 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

Ripley Street rock cocaine arrest -SRPD Press Release

Gaye LeBaron: Discussions over Santa Rosa Plaza nothing new

For over 35 years, many citizens have felt that downtown Santa Rosa has been divided by monolith called the Santa Rosa Plaza. Recently, the mall owner/manager Simon Property Group (aka the largest real estate company in the U.S.) while going through the City’s Design review process completely refuses to improve the situation in anyway. Read Gaye LeBaron’s fascinating look at the long running, infamous debate.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board – The S. R. City Council is seeking applications from interested citizens to fill one at-large position representing the Senior Community on the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. BPAB provides City staff with input on the type of pedestrian and bicycle transportation projects that should be considered for commuting and what priority those projects should have. Board meets on the third Thursday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 90 Santa Rosa Avenue. For more info or an application call (707) 543-3010, or visit the City’s website . Deadline on Thursday, March 22, 2012. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE

First Saturday Clean Up a Success- fifty volunteers turned out on the March 3, 2012, First Saturday clean up on Santa Rosa Creek along the Prince Memorial Greenway. The creek and Olive Park look a lot better after the efforts of neighbors along with youth and parents of Santa Rosa Mothers Club, Rincon Valley Middle School, Willowside Middle School, Boy Scout Troop 509, Club Scout Pack 20, Cub Scout Pack 58, American Heritage Girls Troop 58 and Club Scout Pack 134.Remember the next “First Saturday clean ups” are on April 7th and May 5th. Congratulations to West Ender Stan Gow for the great service First Saturday provides to the community. It you would like to receive updates go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org

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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Don’t forget the Neighborhood SMART meeting tonight at DeTurk Round Barn. It’s a good time to ask questions. Hope you enjoy the weekend and Earth Day.

Whew! The weather forecast for tomorrow’s clean up is sunny with a high of 71 Degrees. The Cleanup starts at 10 a.m. followed with a BBQ. There’s 3 other excellent suggestions for your weekend- so go out there and enjoy!

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.

First Day of Spring! March still offers lots of opportunities to celebrate Women’s History Month, listen to music and even practice Qigong. Photos of the W. E. Spring Meeting have been put into our gallery- check them out. (See link below).

Crime Alert: Somebody broke into a Carport storage area on the 200 block of W. 6th Street. Locks were cut- mostly tools stolen. This happened on 3/16, Friday sometime after 11:45 p.m. A police report was filed.

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!