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• Wednesday, November 02nd, 2011

West End traffic alert: November 5th, Saturday- Run4Wishes 5 & 10 K Run-Walk.  Between the hours of 9 am and 11:30 am on Saturday, half of W. 6th street will be blocked off for runners, vehicles may still pass. W. 6th street will not be closed at any time. Volunteers on Pierson will briefly halt traffic for runners exiting the Pierson Reach.  Want to be involved?   Register for Race by visiting the Fleet Feet Sports store. Walkers or Runners, strollers and pets on leash welcome.  300 participants are anticipated. Appearance from NBC Hit reality series “The Biggest Loser” by Ashley Johnston, Koli Palu. Race Expo in Depo Park.   The race that benefits the “Make a Wish” Foundation.   For more info: Halley Eppinger, (707) 217-4724  Location: Depot Park (Prince Memorial Greenway) 9 Fourth Street Time: 9:00 a.m.

November 10th, Thursday- S. R. Sneak Preview of “Division III: Football’s Finest”. Santa Rosa native (and West End’s Catherine DePrima’s son) Marshall Cook is debuting his first feature film here next week. The film was inspired by Santa Rosans who influenced Marshall. He is donating half of the box office receipts to Cardinal Newman Youth Empowerment Services. Movie stars Andy Dick, Adam Carolla, Marshall Cook, Bryan Callen and Sally Kirkland. Q&A with Andy Dick & director Marshall Cook.  Cost is $10 Buy tickets at MarshallCook.com  Location: Roxy 14 Stadium, 85 Santa Rosa Avenue Time: 7:30 p.m  Press Demo

Wine Down, Eat Up Thursdays- Ray D’Argenzio owner of  D’Argenzio Winery says that he will continue to host this event through the Fall and winter seasons each Thursday from 5-9 p.m. It features live music- this week Chris Rovetti and the Meatballs, wine and four food trucks. Added bonus- it’s dog friendly! Facebook Location: Vintner’s Square 1301 Cleveland Ave. Time: 5- 9 p.m.

SRPD K9s have new life saving, bullet resistance vests.  K9s are often the first to get punched, kicked, stabbed or shot. Concerned about the safety of the SRPD K9s, Allen Thomas and Lea Barron-Thomas worked with a number of generous community members and the S. R. Police Department to purchase and donate these vests and also new bite suits, a vital training tool for K9 training. The very generous community members who also contributed: Western Farm Center, Betsy Hall & Gene Wright, Jennifer Watson, Zyromski & Konicek Attorneys at Law, Exchange Club,  Burbank Savings, Rick Dellar & Lehman and Waggener Dental Practice.  Special thanks goes to our good friends- Larry & Lou Bertolini at Western Farm for making this gift possible. A  foundation to support the S. R. P. D. K9 team is in the process of forming. Press Demo

SRPD K9 Boz, Officer Berg display a safety vest

The West End Kid’s Halloween Parade was a wonderful event. Friends and neighbors met to show off their outfits and to parade around the neighborhood and then everyone was off for trick and treating. Lots of West End houses were decked out for the enjoyment of little goblins.  Neighbor William Basie Daye III, a professional D. J., inspired us with music and a light show and the Fun Bike Unicorn Club wowed everyone with their spectacular human powered vehicles. Special thanks to Will Smith- who came up with the idea, Jacquie Smith for organizing the event and Gladis Calderson who took video in hand to record the event.  Good old fashioned neighborhood fun! If you missed it… here’s the VIDEO.

A small hotdog with lots of condiments

Halloween Parade Photos now in the photo Gallery- CLICK Here! Have any photos to share? Email them to Lea Barron-Thomas to get them posted.

CHOP’s Halloween Carnival. Many West Enders attended and had a great time. There was a cupcake walk, costume contests, face painting, carnival games, jumpee houses and more. Great fun! Chops Photo Gallery.

Delicious Halloween Cupcakes for the Cupcake walk

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

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• Friday, September 30th, 2011

September is almost gone… but we had a great month. The 9th Street Mural has brightened up the path between St. Rose and West End Neighborhoods. The Great West End and Railroad Square was fabulous. Videos and photos for you to enjoy:

9th Street Community Mural: 2 years of work went into making the mural a reality. The Mural Committee members: Denise Hill from St. Rose Neighborhood & Sher Ennis and Lea Barron-Thomas from West End Neighborhood started the project in the Summer of 2009. This video shows that 2 years in about 2 minutes:  VIDEO

Friedman's

Friedman's

The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mario Uribe created the design. ArtStart  was on hand to train the volunteers to use the stencils. We would also like to thank: Friedman’s for graciously donating all the paint. The Coffee Girls for providing delicious coffee to our hardworking volunteers.   Our wonderful community volunteers: Ellen Nanni, Roberto Vargas, Rubi Lopez, Ed Lopez, Ana Lopez, Deisy Vargas, Maribel Castellanos, Brigitte Carter, Vince Harper, Amy Staten-Custodio, Tom Hermans, Jann Samuels, Joe Lilienthal, Kim Hall, Roxanne Trujillo, Jennifer Watson, Karen Spencer, JoAnne Cohn, Yukary Torres, Adan Rodriguez, Hannah Bartee, Guy & Carol Dean, Deborah Crippen, Fred Dodge, Patrice Galvin, James C. Gimenez, Ken Pinney, Jeff Tayle, Anna Michnicka, Evan Osborn, Karen Morgan, Alex Morgan, Marilyn Hughes, Dave Drake, Betsy Hall, Gene Wright Ken Risling, Kate Sholl, Jeff & Lee Finkle & Allen Thomas. ArtStart women: Chandra Woodworth, Natalie Bertoli. Coffee Girls:  Terry & Christy

We couldn’t have done it with out you! THANK-YOU!

For more photos go to 9th Street Community Mural.

 

A place to walk

A place to walk

2011 Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta: This video will give you a 3 minute sampling of this year’s spectacular Regatta: VIDEO. Our website now features two 2011 Regatta Galleries.

2011 Regatta photos by Ben Rosales features awesome photos taken by Ben Rosales.  Ben has photographed many West End events and we would be happy to give him an excellent recommendation.

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2011 Great West End/Railroad Square Handcar Has many photos of West Enders and friends.

Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.


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• Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Our annual Bike Parade and BBQ was a fantastic gathering of neighbors, friends and family. If you were there, chances are we have a photo of you. Check out Bike Parade and BBQ in the photo gallery.
While we’re at it- special thanks to Western Farm Center, Franco American Bakery, SRPD (for bike helmets), SR Rec & Parks, grill masters Guy Dean and Heather Rosales, Face Painter extraordinaire Carol Haseltine-Ernst, Rocket Man Daniel Nicholas, our super  set up/break down volunteers,  our wonderful bike marshals & tireless organizer Allen Thomas.

West End Bike Parade 2011

West End Bike Parade 2011

 

W. E. Bike parade 2011

W. E. Bike parade 2011

 

W. E. BBQ & Bike parade 2011

W. E. BBQ & Bike parade 2011

 

Did you get to see the first freight train? If not… here it is on video. It was a historic moment, shared by an enthusiastic audience. Click here!

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. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- sometimes more because we are so blessed. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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• Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Every Friday night- West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo Park at 6:30 p.m. Meet your friends and neighbors at our beautiful park to gossip, grub and game! Bring a dish to share.  The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a use permit that allows us to to drink a little wine (in the true Italian style) while we play bocce. The permit is only for Friday Night Bocce and folks participating in the event. This is a family and dog friendly event. No glass in the park as per park rules. Location: DeMeo Park  Time: 6:30 p.m. See Bocce 2011 Photo Gallery

Don't miss W. E. Summer Bocce!

May 27th Friday, · FML: An Evening with Conspiracy-A-Go-Go, Sharky Coast, & ANANTA. This is your chance to see the West End’s own amazing ANANTA Fiddle Hooper! (www.anantafiddlehooper.com) . Coffee, donuts, music in and intimate environment. All ages. No Cover. Location: My Friend Joe’s Coffee Shop 1810 Mendocino Ave.  Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

West End updates and announcements:

West End Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn Park is coming! Paul & Veronica have a whole summer schedules of movies.  First Movie is on June 3rd- Toy Story 3- More info to follow.

West End Kid’s Talent Show- If you missed it… see the video. It was a great show. Thanks to Jacqueline Smith for this great event. You can see the video on the West End Facebook Page.  VIDEO

Thank you to all my awesome West End neighbors for the roses and offer of roses for our Rose Parade float. It turned out great!! Check out the to the photo album. Like our club ( Redwood Empire Live Steamers Interactive Museum) if you want!! Thanks again, Andre Siedentopf

Fun Bike Unicorn Club wins award at Luther Burbank Rose Parade. Congrats! 1st and 2nd place winners: 117th Luther Burbank Rose Parade Self Propelled — Group: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition; FBUC: Fun Bike Unicorn Club Press Democrat

Fun Bike Unicorn Club (Very busy last weekend) were highlighted at WIRED. (Great photo of Skye Barnett too) Zombie-Defense Tech, Post-Apocalyptic Bikes Rule Maker Faire

6th St. Underpass gets funding Press Democrat

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

 

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• Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

It was a stormy night. For those of you who don’t know, W. 7th St. suffered damage from the storm on Saturday night, March 19th. A large tree blew down causing damage to a power pole, several cars and taking out power. Several neighbors and Franco American had no power on Sunday. It was the first time in the bakery’s long history that they were unable to bake bread on schedule. In spite of connecting to a generator, Franco American customers did not get their Monday delivery.  The jury is still out on whether March came in like a lion AND out like a lamb.

Storm Damage in West End

 

West End Storm Damage 2

Generator at Franco American

Stark’s- Specialty Cocktails with a Neighborhood feel. West End neighbors frequent Stark’s for food, drink and socializing. It’s almost like our own version of “Cheers” (in an upscale way). Did you know that one of Stark’s Specialty cocktails was inpired by one of our own neighbors? Yes, “The Drake is Good” as in Upper W. E.’s Dave Drake.  Just like Dave- deceptively simple, endlessly complicated and not topless! Stark’s is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

Drake is good

The Drake is Good

 

First Musical Performance in DeTurk Round Barn- The Spring West End meeting featured West End artist Ken Risling and his daughter Oona Risling-Sholl singing Ken’s award-winning song. It was an awesome performance and the barn’s accoustics are amazing. See it here Shameless Love

Oona & Ken

Oona & Ken

Chop’s Teen Center in the News- Chop’s provides teens with fun activities in a safe environment. In addition to dancing, music, art, computers and sports, Chop’s also offers culinary classes such as Barista Basics. This is a class that teaches marketable life skills. To find out more about Chops check out their website.

Upper West End Chicken missing- Anyone finding a gray/black chicken please contact Kate  ksholl@sonic.net

Spring Gardening/ Need tools?- The Santa Rosa Tool Library provides hand and power tools for home repair, landscaping, and automotive work, free of charge.  There is only an overdue fee if a tool is returned past the due date.  Just like borrowing a book from your public library. Santa Rosa Tool Library closed for relocation  March 12th- April 3rd.  Opening Day Monday April 4th at 642 5th Street in Downtown Santa Rosa (707) 576-0590 www.borrowtools.org

Folk music every Wednesday night at Last Day Saloon. Wine, music and Foodie trucks in a dog-friendly urban winery every Thursday at D’Argenzio Winery. This week’s offering:

March 23rd, Wednesday – The Pick Me Up Music Revue featuring local artists Mr. December. Folk music. $5 21 yrs +. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7 p.m. door, 7:30 show. The Last Day Saloon is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

March 24th, Thursday- Wine Down Thirsty Thursdays with Foodie Truck Relax mid week with a glass of wine, a cigar and a bit of “street food”. This week : Old world accordion and mandolin music. D’Argenzio Winery presents Wine Down Thirsty Thursdays every Thursday night. Facebook. Location: Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square (An Urban Winery Village) 1301-1305 Cleveland Ave. On Corner of Cleveland Ave and Ridgway, 2 blocks north of College ave. 1/2 mile north of Old Railroad Square district Time: 4- 8 p.m.  D’Argenzio Fine Wines is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

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.

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

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• Friday, January 14th, 2011

A historic restoration! Another West End historic home renewal is happening on the corner of Decker and Dutton. This house has had a long, checkered past- the new owners are carefully renovating this little beauty.

Decker house looking fine!

Decker house looking fine!

Recent Home Sales: With the real estate market in flux and a West End landlord who has found it necessary to sell several properties- there’s lots of activity. Yes, there has been “flipping” -homes bought by investors, quickly beautified for resale (often without benefit of  permit one suspects ) but the end result may be new West End owners/residents who can enjoy downtown living. Here’s a few recent sales: Nov 28th- 135 W. 7th Street; Dec 12- 225 W. 8th St. $322,000; December 5, 107 Decker $170,000.

Ring of Fire: The Music of  Johnny Cash- Opens this Friday! 6th Street Playhouse

West End Carolers on video. The weather foiled the plans of the West End Carolers visiting the hood- but this a short video from their performance at the Toad in the Hold. Click here! Boyce Street was treated to another wonderful group of carolers, in spite of the rain. Thanks Paul and Veronica for spreading cheer.

W. E. Carolers at Toad in the Hole

W. E. Carolers at Toad in the Hole

January 15th, Saturday- The Northbay Hootananny. Folk Americana Location: Last Day Saloon 21 years+, $10 Time: 7:30 p.m.

January 16th, Sunday- Pug Play day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. 3 p.m. Playful Pugs party at the park. Rain will cancel the event.

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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• Tuesday, December 07th, 2010
The West End revels in our numerous artists, performers and just insanely creative people.

December 9th, Thursday- Xmas Card Collective Show & Sale. Don’t buy your Christmas cards until you see the original works created by 6 local artists including West End’s William Smith, Jacqueline Smith and  Todd Barricklow (accepted as a West Ender but actually from another interesting neighborhood)  Location: Studio 300  at 300 South A Street Time: 5-8 p.m.

Xmas Card Collective

Xmas Card Collective

December 11th, Saturday- St. Peterbilt & Quarter Mile Combo- yes! That’s BOTH bands featuring the West End’s own Justin Barr on one night!  Location: Russian River Brewing Company Time: 9 p.m.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Amber Lee Baker in Alpha . Click Here! Amber is “Dominating” the local music scene. Her second Album  “Indelible” is in the works and includes 8 well crafted songs, including “Alpha” .  There is a Kickstarter Fundraiser to help fund this fabulous album. It’s a fun way for to pre-buy the album and get some great extras. The more you pledge, the more you get…. a private house concert for you and 10 friends, accordion lessons, T-shirts and more. For more info Amber Lee Kickstarter.

Congrats to Ken Risling! His song won the November Best Song (beating out 12 others) at the Songwriter’s competition with this his Awesome song ,”Shameless Love”. He performed the song with his daughter, Oona Risling-Sholl. Check out “Shameless Love”- Click here!

Actor/Director Workshops: Hello from your filmmaker neighbor on Davis St…. I’m putting out the word that I’m NOW LOOKING FOR ACTORS interested in collaborating on some skill-building exercises, staging and shooting short scenes. Minimal commitment of time and effort. Should be fun! Looking for people now; workshop to get rolling sometime in January. FREE. John Hardin

Other great shows:

December 12th, Sunday- Kim Wilson’s Blue’s Allstars and Santa Rosa Hometown Band- The Aces. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6 p.m. Door Cost: $20 advance 21 yrs +

December 13th, Monday- The Gene Taylor Blues Band. Boogie Woogie Blues pianist Gene Taylor teams up with hometown pals Dave Alvin, John Bazz & Phil Bateman  (The original Blasters minus one brother). Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6:30 Door Cost: $20 21 yrs +

December 15th, Wednesday- Katie from the Krush suggests a FREE lunchtime show at Hopmonk  with Pete Yorn.  He’s a super cool singer/songwriter who just put out his 5th solo album. Location: Hopmonk Brewery Time: Noon

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

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

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• Tuesday, November 02nd, 2010
Halloween in the West End started on Saturday with the Chops Teen Club Carnival and continued on Sunday when we had the 1st Annual West End Kids Halloween day Parade.

Chops Teen Club’s Halloween Carnival was very well attended. Families could enjoy carnival game booths, a jumpy house, face painting, mask making and more. For photos, click here!

A West End family enjoys the CHOPS Halloween Carnival

A West End family enjoys the CHOPS Halloween Carnival

The 1st Annual West End Kids Halloween Day Parade was a big success. The idea came from Will Smith and we’re already looking forward to next one. Kids, dogs and adults paraded around the neighborhood before trick or treating. It was a great time to socialize with neighbors and show off our costumes. Several neighbors went all out with Halloween decorations. We even had a D.J. with a light and music show. On hand for a different type of music was the Corpse Orchestra.  For video- click here! For photos, click here!

Dead Elvis, Young Elvis and "Vegas" Elvis

Dead Elvis, Young Elvis and "Vegas" Elvis

The Corpse Orchestra

The Corpse Orchestra

If you have any photos that you would like to add to the website- we’d love to have them. Send them to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

If you are a West End Artist or Performer… Don’t be shy! We want to brag about you too. Send your performance/show dates to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.


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• Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Events and entertainment whether in the West End, featuring West End Performers or within walking distance are always plentiful.We know you can’t possibly do everything so here’s photos &  videos to show you what you missed.

Quarter Mile Combo- played at Hopmonk Tavern. This 4 piece Americana Rockabilly band features the West End’s own Justin Barr on guitar, vocalist Nettie Hammar, drummer Gary Daly and Todd Troublemaker on bass. A great show. They have a recently released cd “Motels, Gas and Beer”. You will note that the cover photo is shot in front of the DeTurk Winery building. Got to love that band!

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

Ken Risling and Avery Risling-Sholl- Performed at Aroma Roasters. Ken sings his original songs, Avery offers traditional Celtic music, songs and fiddle. There were other guests, Oona Risling-Sholl sang a song with her father, Ken. Kate Sholl joined the whole family for a few songs. There were also members from the S. F. Scottish Fiddlers. An incredible night.

Risling-Sholl Family sings

Risling-Sholl Family sings

Santa Rosa ADULT Gong Show- This is a live version of the old T. V. show- but with an adult rating. The show,  produced by Kelly Cowan & Jacquie Smith, was hilarious and everyone looks forward the next one. Watch S. R. ADULT Gong Show- Click Here!

Save our Pools- Almost 6oo people ran/walked through the West End Neighborhood on Sunday for the “Save our Pools” 5 K. West Enders watched them from their front porches and cheered them on with cowbells and waves. Racers got to see the DeTurk Round Barn, our two lovely parks and historic homes- many for the first time. West Ender Veronica Jordan and her friend, Ann Figurski made a big splash dressed in swimming attire and sporting “Save our Pools” across their baby bumps. See Press Democrat News story

Future Swimmers (and one West Ender) on board!

Future Swimmers (and one West Ender) on board!

August West End Full Moon Ride- Last month it was too cold and this month it was too hot- but both times riders had an excellent time!

August Full Moon ride 2010

August Full Moon ride 2010

West End Poodle Party- The first West End Poodle Party was a great success. Check out the video- Click Here!

See more photos in our gallery: “Save our Pools” 5 K, West End Artists & Performers, West End Dogs & Dog park and more!

More “Save our Pools” photos on flickr

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

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• Tuesday, August 03rd, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn Project is still moving forward. The Dog park was opened July 16th and the Barn itself was settled back down on it’s new foundation July 19th.  At this point, they are continuing to work on the wood framing. The old roof is now being removed in preparation for the new roof. The new sidewalk and corner at Donahue and W. 8th Street is now in progress. The hope is that the project will be finished by the end of October- but this is subject to change due to varied circumstance.

The West End Neighborhood Association is planning a special event in celebration of the finished project. More information as it becomes available.

8-2-10 Barn is getting a new roof

8-2-10 Barn is getting a new roof

It’s been a busy summer with lots of events and activities. The West End Neighborhood website has videos and photo galleries that highlights many of these great times.  Recent Videos include:

West End Neighborhood 2010 BBQ & Bike Parade Murray the Fish Visits the West End The Hank Band at Krush Backyard Concert

The Photo Gallery includes recent photos of:  West End Artists and Performers The West End at Play & Leisure Bocce 2010

The Baby Seal Club at Hopmonk Tavern

The Baby Seal Club at Hopmonk Tavern

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!


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