Archive for the Category ◊ Public Meetings ◊

• Monday, May 21st, 2012

We had a stupendous opening day for Bocce last Friday. The weather was glorious and the food was wonderful. You can join us every Friday night at DeMeo Park. For photos: Facebook or West End Photo Gallery

A listing of events and happenings for the last part of May:

May 22nd, Tuesday- S. R. City Bus Public Meetings. This is an opportunity to discuss the city bus service. Location: Transit Operations Building, Training Room 45 Stony Point Road Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

City Bus Public Outreach Meetings

May 23^rd, Wednesday- Whole Foods Market on Yulupa is supporting 6^th Street Playhouse by contributing 5% of Wednesday’s sales to 6^th Street Playhouse!!! West Enders Leslie Graves and Ruben Lopez both work at Whole Foods Market on Yulupa – so they would love to see the West Enders show their support of this Community Support Day!! 5% of all sales means exactly that all sales!!! So plan your grocery day accordingly they are open 8am – 9pm. Whole Foods Market – Santa Rosa 1181 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa

D'Argenzio Winery

May 24th, Thursday- Wine Down Thursdays at D’Argenzio Winery. Eat, drink wine and listen to music every Thursday evening. Hang out with your friends and neighbors in an urban winery setting. Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave. Suite A Santa Rosa, CA Time: 6- 9 p.m.

Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave.

May 25^th, Friday- Stand Up Comedy Acts at Heritage Public House. An awesome show hosted by comedian Ricky Del Rosario. Up this time for one show only is opener Nick Hoffman, feature Mike Olson and headliner Kevin Camia. $15 To purchase tickets visit Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/250209 Location: Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa Ca. Time: Show 8pm. Facebook

Carnival of Chaos- juggling with a unicycle, guitar and bunny ears. It's complicated.

May 26^th, Saturday- Sonoma County’s May Madness JuggleFest Day & Night!!!! Come play with and/or watch some of the best jugglers, unicyclists, and variety artists from around the Bay Area. Several workshops are planned (including beginner workshops for those interested in learning to juggle), so get there early to participate. All skill levels are welcome. DAY at Julliard Park : 9am-6pm, Juggling Show at 4 p.m. Cost: Free (but a $10+ donation will help cover costs) NIGHT at Arlene Francis: Juggle Fest Celebration- an extension of the day long fun. Juggling and various circus arts will be in abundance throughout the night. Beer and wine served, proceeds will help fund the Arlene Francis Center’s new cafe project. 7:30pm-11pm For complete information : http://northbayjugglers.com/May_Madness_JuggleFest_2012.html

May 26 & 27^th, Saturday & Sunday- GENERAL AUDITIONS for the 2012-2013 Season. All roles are available at this time- Adult and Child actor/singers will be seen by appointment only. To see a listing of 2012/13 Season productions click here! See 6^th Street Playhouse website for all Audition requirements and information. Location: Auditions held at G.K. Hardt Theatre, 6^th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6^th Street, Santa Rosa Time: Saturday,May 26^th 12 PM - 8 PM; Sunday, May 27^th 1 PM - 8 PM

May 28th, Monday- S. R. Rural Cemetery Memorial Day Tour. Tours of veterans’ graves will be offered and lemonade will be served. Flags will be displayed on all veterans’ graves. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery Located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Time: 1 p.m.

May 29^th deadline- Call for Artists for the City of S. R. Rec. & Parks Dept. Fall/Winter 2012-2013 exhibit schedule. Interested artists can apply by submitting an application, available in person at either the Steele Lane Community Center or Finley Community Center or online here . For more information, please contact Tara Matheny-Schuster at (707) 543-4512 or tarams@srcity.org.

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!

Category: Bocce, Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Public Meetings, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Bocce, Carnival of Chaos, D'Argenzio Winery, DeMeo Park, Heritage Public House, Santa Rosa City Bus, Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, So. Co. May Madness Jugglefest, The Arlene Francis Center, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Asphalt, Fiddlers & Wine

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

April is coming to a close… West End Bocce will be starting up next month.

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

Neighbors Raise Stink Over Asphalt Plant

Video- A look at BoDean Asphalt Plant

BoDean Asphalt- located in downtown S. R.

April 26th, Thursday- D’Argenzio – Wine Down Thursday- Italian night. Live Music with Steve Albini. Wine By the Glass & Pasta Pasta Pasta. For info: info@dargenziowine.com or call 707 280 4658. Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa CA Time: 6 – 9 pm

April 27th, Friday- Chop’s 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 27^th & April 28th 6th Street IMPROV! Improvised Musicals. If you enjoyed Whose Line is It Anyway? on television, you’ll love 6th Street Improv live!! A team of professional improv artists will perform unique stories inspired by your suggestions. It’s up to you!! $14 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse, The Studio Theater, 52 w. 6^th Time: 8 p.m. See website for complete info

April 28^th, Saturday- The Daniel Castro Band + Dangerous Beauties (belly dance troupe from SF). This is an evening of Blues and belly dancing. $10 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7:30 p.m. door, 8 p.m. show

April 29^th, Sunday- San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. Join the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers for their 25th annual Spring Concert Series. The stage will be filled with 120 musicians playing fiddles, piano, drums, cellos, guitars, harps and more, providing an infectious sense of fun and joy in community-based music making. Avery Risling-Sholl has a solo with dad, Ken Risling backing him. Reserved Seating $24 Adults/$15 for Youth 17 and younger. tickets online: www.brownpapertickets.com, tickets by phone: (800) 838-3006. Location: Spreckels Perf. Arts Center, R.P Time: 3:00PM

May 2nd- May 23rd- 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 June (6/6- 6/27). DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

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

Category: Development & projects, Miscellany, Public Meetings, Videos, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Avery Risling-Sholl, BoDean Asphalt, CHOPS Teen Club, D'Argenzio Winery, DeTurk Round Barn, downtown santa rosa, Ken Risling, Last Day Saloon, Lea Barron-Thomas, San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

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.

Category: Miscellany, Neighbor News, Public Meetings, Videos | Tags: BoDean Asphalt, downtown Asphalt Plant, Sonoma County asphalt, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

This Week – DeTurk at Planning Commission

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, April 09th, 2012

Two important dates for Westenders- April 12th – Public Hearing on DeTurk Round Barn’s Use permit at the Planning Commission and April 14th- DeMeo Park Cleanup. As a neighborhood that cares about where we live, we take part in changes and improvements that will affect the West End.

April 12^th, Thursday- DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit at Planning Commission. 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 is asking for significant changes. 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.

Planning Commission Agenda More info on proposed changes

Staff Report

DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit11457

April 10^th, Tuesday SMART public meeting regarding construction to begin on April 27^th. The first construction segment will be from B Street in Petaluma to Todd Road. In
addition, the contractor will be utilizing the SMART property at Railroad Square as a construction material storage and construction staging area. They will put up a fence around the SMART property in the next week. 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. Needless to say, there may be some dust and noise. 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: Sheppard Elementary School, in the large gymnasium 1777 West avenue, Santa Rosa (off of Sebastopol Road) Time: 7:00 PM

Press Demo- SMART Construction Set to Begin in Santa Rosa

April 13th to April 22^nd- CABARET – “A Glass of Cabaret!” Songs of romance in the intimate cabaret setting of the Studio Theatre. 6th Street Playhouse and Napa Valley’s Lucky Penny Productions team up for this enchanting evening celebrating lovers and their libation of choice by “raising a glass to romance!” Riser Seats- $20 Table Seats- $30 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse, The Studio Theater, 52 w. 6^th Street Time: Fri & Sat at 8:00; Sun at 2:00 See website for complete info

April 13th Friday,Darkside Tours Experience the dark side of Santa Rosa’s history. Hear and see true tales of murder, suicide and other ghastly tragedies of past Santa Rosa residents. Evening Tours – Space is limited. REQUIRES PRE-REGISTRATION $25 Tickets on sale Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Times: No. 62187- 8:00pm ; No. 62189- 9:00pm; No. 62188- 8:30pm; No. 62190- 9:30pm

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.

Wineyard seeks urban niche in Santa Rosa- The Press Democrat has a nice article about the Wineyard Collective. Many of us have already spent lots of time at D”Argenzio Winery but perhaps you haven’t had a chance to visit the Wineyard. It is a collective tasting room for four local wineries on of them is Shone Farm, the teaching farm for S. R. Junior College. It also has a beer tasting room. No need to drive out to far away tasting rooms… when there is a urban winery within walking distance!

Wineyard is a new West End sponsor

Category: Clean-up, Miscellany, Public Meetings | Tags: DeMeo Park, DeTurk Round Barn, Dino and Maria D'Argenzio, Raymond D'Argenzio, Santa Rosa Vintner's Square, SMART, West End, West End neighborhood, Wineyard | Comments off

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

Assistance League is a West End Sponsor

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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THIS Thursday 7 p.m. W. E. Neighborhood Meeting

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, March 12th, 2012

The March 2012 West End Neighborhood News has just been published and that means that the Spring West End Neighborhood meeting is just around the corner. Jennifer Phillips, City of Santa Rosa’s Assistant City Manager will be our guest speaker. There will be interesting updates and a chance for neighbors to introduce themselves. Hope to see you there!

Meet your neighbors at the DeTurk Round Barn

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

Thank you to our neighbors who deliver the West End newsletter to your doorstep: Steven Higbee, John & Marcella Mendes, Kathy Hoare, Sher Ennis, Luke & Tiffany Kampmann, Roxanne & Lenny Trujillo, Allen Thomas, Michael & Becky McGinnis, Tim Sarter & Kelcey Jacobsen, Juliet Wilson, Jennifer Watson & Dave Drake & Betsy Hall.

The March Newsletter is now in our Archive

Other news:

March 17^th, Saturday. Auditions announced for upcoming production of The Producers. 6th Street Playhouse will be seeing Adult actors, by appointment only. All roles are available at this time! Cast size: 14 male/10 female. All adult acting positions are paid a $300 stipend. To set up an audition appointment for Saturday, March 17th, please email your name, phone number, and time preference to: Craig A. Miller, Artistic Director Craig@6thStreetPlayhouse.com 707-523-4185, x103 More info at www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

Call for Applicants for the Arts in Public Places committee. Do you have an opinion on art? This is your opportunity to serve on a committee where you can use it. The City’s Art in Public Places oversees the public art program and develops policies and goals for public artwork and more. They meet on the 1st Monday of each month at 3:30pm. Applications are available online at www.srcity.org/arts , or in person at the Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. To request an application be mailed to you, please call (707) 543-4512. Deadline to submit application is 5:00pm on March 23, 2012. Call for Applicants APPC

Betsy Hall Ph.D. MFT 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

Category: Miscellany, Neighbor News, Public Meetings | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Allen Thomas, Artistic Director, Betsy Hall Ph.D. MFT, Craig A. Miller, DeTurk Round Barn, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Arbor Day at DeTurk Round Barn

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• 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 7^th, 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 7^th, Wednesday at 7 p.m. /March 8^th, Thursday at 12 noon.

Mar 9th – Mar 25^th- 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: 6^th Street Playhouse GK Hardt Theater 52 W. 6^th Street Times: See website for showtimes and tickets.

March 11^th, 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 11^th, 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.

6^th Street Undercrossing The 6^th 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 6^th 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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March Meeting, Arbor Day & 1st Saturday

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Blossoms, daylight savings and Spring is just around the corner. The West End Neighborhood Association’s first meeting of the year will be held on March 15th, 7 p.m. at the DeTurk Round Barn. Luther Burbank’s Birthday and Arbor Day will also be celebrated at the DeTurk Round Barn. See the items below for more info on these events.

March 15th, Thursday at 7 p.m.

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

March 2nd, 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.

March 3rd, Saturday- First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway and the Santa Rosa Creek on 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.

March 7^th, 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 in 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 7^th, Wednesday at 7 p.m. March 8^th, Thursday at 12 noon.

Arbor Day 2012 flyer

March 7^th, Wednesday – 95.9 The KRUSH presents Deke Dickerson + Lost Dog Found (rockabilly • Swing) cost is $10 advance / $15 day of show • 21+ • Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7:30 PM door • 8:00 PM show

March 9^th, Friday – Tainted Love (80′s dance hits) cost is $20 • 21+ • buy tickets online Last Day Saloon & Last Record Store Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM show

Last Day Saloon

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

Dr. Wong 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

Category: Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, Public Meetings | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Arbor Day, DeTurk Round Barn, Dr. Gary Wong DC, First Saturday Clean Up, Last Day Saloon, Luther Burbank Birthday, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Love, Proof, Singer-Songwriters and Asphalt

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, February 08th, 2012

This is what is happening in the West End….

TONIGHT! February 8^th, 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.

Asphalt Silos

Feb. 10th to Feb. 26^th- “Proof” On a weekend following the death of her father (a famous mathematician), romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draws Catherine into the most difficult problem of all – how much of her father’s madness ‘or genius’ will she inherit? “Proof” explores the power of love, trust and talent with thoughtfulness and humor as Catherine must deal with her own volatile emotions; 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. CAST: Starring Dana Scott, the West End’s own Alan Kaplan , Mark Bradbury and Jill Zimmerman $10 to $25 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre, 52 West 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

February 11^th, Saturday- Ken Risling and Avery Risling-Sholl Singer songwriter Ken Risling and traditional musician Avery Risling-Sholl (in his first feature performance since his return from Scotland) will play the night away with original songs and music from the Appalachians to banks of Aberdeen. Duets and solos, you will be serenaded by voice, guitar and fiddle while you sip your drink and eat your treats at the wonderful warm atmosphere of the coffee house on railroad square. Location: Aroma Roasters Time: 8:30- 10:30

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. 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: W. E. Small Dog Play Hour 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. W. E. Poodle Party starts at 11 a.m.

February 12 th, Sunday, LOVE, 6th Street IMPROV Style
(Note: Show will probably sell out. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended.) A fabulous evening of laughter and poignant reflection on matters of the heart. 6th Street Improv takes audience suggestions and makes up delightful scenes, songs, and poetry on the spot. They even get a few audience members into the act. For a Valentine’s celebration you won’t soon forget, head on down to 6th Street and let us be your Funny Valentines! $14 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse Time: 8 p.m.

Notice of Public Hearing- Preliminary Design Review to renovate the existing A St. and B St. entry ways of the S. R. Plaza, including facade improvements, pedestrian amenities and expanding the existing landscaping located at 1071 S. R. Plaza, File number DR12-005.

Notice of Zoning Pending Administrator Action: To The Point- Minor Conditional use permit to allow tattoo and body piercing use within and existing commerical building. Location: 1005 Cleveland Ave. ZA Notice 1005 Cleveland Ave

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2 W. E. Meetings, news and dates

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• 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 2^nd, 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 8^th, 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. 6^th , 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 4^th, 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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We had a stupendous opening day for Bocce last Friday. The weather was glorious and the food was wonderful. You can join us every Friday night at DeMeo Park. For photos: Facebook or West End Photo Gallery

A listing of events and happenings for the last part of May:

April is coming to a close… West End Bocce will be starting up next month.

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:

Two important dates for Westenders- April 12th – Public Hearing on DeTurk Round Barn’s Use permit at the Planning Commission and April 14th- DeMeo Park Cleanup. As a neighborhood that cares about where we live, we take part in changes and improvements that will affect the West End.

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!

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.)

This is what is happening in the West End….