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Weekend Recap- Bocce, Amgen Etc.
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• Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

This weekend kicked off the busy Summer season, although it didn’t always feel very warm or dry.

West End Summer Bocce’s Opening night was a reunion of neighbors and an introduction to new friends. Todd Barricklow’s Taco Bike- his newest moving artwork (with an extremely useful twist) was a huge hit. For photos from the 2010 Bocce season- click here!

Todd's amazing Taco Bike

Todd's amazing Taco Bike

The 116th Luther Burbank Rose Parade was  well attended. It been a great year for roses- thanks to all neighbors who shared their blooms. Congratulations are in order- Klank-Boom-Clank won an award for the Self Propelled Group and also the Sweepstakes Award for Best Unit in Parade.

DeTurk Round Barn Park‘s construction project did not hamper the Sunday Pug Play date.  A plentiful pack of pugs showed up- with a few poodles and bichons mixed in. For photos from the DeTurk Dog Park- click here!

AMGEN Tour of CA 2010- It still rained this year, even though it was May but  fans showed up to cheer on the cyclists. Many West Enders were on hand to witness the cyclists  scream down Wilson Street- through the heart of the West End and Railroad Square. Click here! ( Thanks to City Councilmember Gary Wysocky for his leadership in keeping the race on Wilson Street.)  In spite of the rain, the Baby Seal Club gave a terrific performance and a few of their die hard fans braved the rain to see them in action. To see them in action Click Here!

Leader of the pack

Leader of the pack

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


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Weather- Bocce, Parades & AMGEN
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• Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Tomorrow night promises to be delightful reunion of neighbors and friends at Bocce… dress in layers- it might be a little chilly. Saturday’s Luther Burbank Parade should be lovely. Weather predictions state that there might be rain on Monday for the AMGEN and downtown festivals- let’s hope they’re wrong.

This Friday night- May 14th at 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce‘s opening night. DeMeo Park awaits.  Neighbors have spent time prepping the courts and spreading new trail bark in the social area. Time to get together and socialize, play bocce and savor shared treats. See you there!

Kernan, Allen and camera-shy Kim (by Bocce Court) spread bark

Kernan, Allen and camera-shy Kim (by Bocce Court) spread bark

May 15th Saturday 10am- 116th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade: This is a classic Santa Rosa event, wholesome goodness within minutes of your front door. As an added bonus, a West End favorite, Krank-Boom-Clank, creators of the World Famous Hennepin Crawler is scheduled to appear at the parade. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank, a kinetic industrial arts collective, including David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill- Click Here!

May 17, Monday AMGEN Tour of California Stage Two Finish info- click here! Grab your rain gear and watch the riders as they scream down Wilson Street. Special events and festivals abound. The band Baby Seal Club will on the Santa Rosa Festival stage (3rd Street between D & E) from 12:00- 2:30pm.

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

May 17th, Monday  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cannondale Demo Day & BBQ-  Get out and ride a 2010 Cannondale Demo Bike and enjoy a BBQ before heading over to Santa Rosa for the finish of the second stage of the Tour of California. Details:  a limited number of bikes available for a 25 mile “spin” out Valley Ford-Roblar, Call now to  reserve a 2010 Cannondale Demo bike.  Monday May 17th show up at 9am, ride at 10am. Back by noon for BBQ. Helmets and pedals a must!  Sponsored by The Hub Cyclery, 7885 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931  (707) 795-6670  Your own bike welcome too…

Cannondale Demo Ride by Special Invitation

Cannondale Demo Ride by Special Invitation

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

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Big Bicycle Events
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• Monday, May 10th, 2010

The theme is bicycles and self-propelled wheeled objects for these events.

May 13th Bike to Work Day

May 13th Bike to Work Day

May 13th, Thursday     16th Annual Bike to Work Day.   Bike to Work Day is the premier bicycling event taking place in all of Northern California- all nine Bay Area counties participate. The event is just one day of many events taking place in May as part of National Bike Month. Energizer Stations will be open during morning commute hours and some will even re-open during the evening commute.  Sonoma County Energizer Stations map Click Here! Sign up here to win prizes Click Here! For more info and list of local events check out SCBC website- click here!

May 15th Saturday 10am- 116th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade: The Parade theme “ROSE PEDALS” ties this annual celebration of community into the weekend activities of the Amgen Tour of California bike race. Entrants have been encouraged to consider using bicycles, tricycles and other self-propelled wheeled objects as part of their entry. Starts at Sonoma Avenue and E Street. Luther Burbank Rose Parade 2010 Details

Hennepin Crawler

Hennepin Crawler

Krank-Boom-Clank, creators of the World Famous and West End Favorite Hennepin Crawler is scheduled to appear at the parade. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank, a kinetic industrial arts collective, including David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill- Click Here!

AMGEN Tour of California

AMGEN Tour of California

May 17, Monday Tour of California Stage Two Finish: For the fifth consecutive year, the Tour of California returns to Santa Rosa. Best Place to Watch: The Stage 2 Finish Line at Third Street and Santa Rosa Avenue in Courthouse Square or Railroad Square will be a perfect vantage point from which to cheer on the cyclists as they make their last push down Wilson Street on the way to the finish line. The riders are expected to enter downtown Santa Rosa around 3 PM on Monday, May 17th.  Many activities and a festival is planned.  The band Baby Seal Club will on the Santa Rosa Festival stage from 12:00- 2:30pm. Race Day Events & Festival

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

May 17th, Monday  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cannondale Demo Day & BBQ-  Get out and ride a 2010 Cannondale Demo Bike and enjoy a BBQ before heading over to Santa Rosa for the finish of the second stage of the Tour of California. Details:  a limited number of bikes available for a 25 mile “spin” out Valley Ford-Roblar, Call now to  reserve a 2010 Cannondale Demo bike.  Monday May 17th show up at 9am, ride at 10am. Back by noon for BBQ. Helmets and pedals a must!  Sponsored by The Hub Cyclery, 7885 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931  (707) 795-6670  Your own bike welcome to…

Cannondale Demo Day

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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April Events and gatherings
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• Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Don’t let Tax Day get you down. There’s lots of fun things to attend- Music, Earth Day, Pugs and West End talent - You choose!

Can you sing? April 15th, Thursday- Audition to sing the National Anthem at the AMGEN Tour of California! Wine Country Radio is holding auditions for their annual Anthem Contest, 6-8 p.m. at the Russian River Brewing Company. Come prepared to belt out the National Anthem on stage and have your performance video taped. The top 5 performers will have their videos posted on Wine Country Radio websites for radio listeners to vote on their favorite, who will ultimately sing the anthem at the AMGEN Tour of California celebration in Santa Rosa on May 17th! Russian River Brewing Co. 725 4th Street.

April 15th Thursday 7-9 p.m. – Free Live Swing and Jump Blues!! Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs. West End’s Tim Sarter plays bass. Free all ages show at Cafe Azul, 521 4th St. Next to Checkers.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

April 15th Thursday – Surf Movie Night and the Missus’s birthday. 7p.m. – 11:45 p.m. at Toad in the Hole. Toad in the Hole

April 17th, Saturday Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day downtown & enjoy food, music, eco-friendly crafts & activities for kids, volunteer opportunities, local vendors, and environmental organizations.12p.m. to 4 p.m. in Courthouse Square.

Earth Day Fair 2010 in Courthouse Square

April 17th, Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  “Family Day,” at the Sonoma County Museum . Admission is free with kids’ activities throughout the day! 425   7th Street  Sonoma Country Museum

April 17th, Saturday at 8 p.m.- The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band featuring cast members from the recent 6th Street Playhouse production of “Hank Williams, Lost Highway”. The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! At Aubergine After Dark, 755 Petaluma Ave. Sebastopol $5 cover charge  The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Taveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

April 18th, Sunday 3 p.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Watch masses of playful pugs cavorting around. Other friendly dogs and breeds are invited to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard    lhoward@sonic.net

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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AMGEN Tour & Amateur Cyclist ride
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• Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Future Cyclist events to put on your calendar-

April 25th, Sunday- Breakaway Ride presented by SPECIALIZED. Amateur Cyclists have the opportunity to ride two of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California Routes- Registration now open. Three distances will be offered for each ride to accommodate various skill levels; the longest distance covers the same route that the pros will ride (an entire stage). Riders will be chip timed and supported, with a maximum of 3,500 riders per event.  Breakaway Ride

May 17th, Monday: Stage 2- Davis to Santa Rosa  AMGEN  Tour of California returns for the 5th consecutive year to Santa Rosa. Festivities start at noon in Courthouse Square and will continue into the night. For volunteer information please contact Ed Buonaccorsi, Local Volunteer Coordinator, Local Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 543-3710 or ebuonaccorsi@srcity.org. Amgen Tour of California

2009 Tour heads down Wilson Street- Courtesy of Karl Drexel

2009 Tour heads down Wilson Street- Courtesy of Karl Drexel

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

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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Other Events This weekend
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• Friday, October 02nd, 2009

October 3rd, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.-  Fondo Sonoma Festival at Finley Community Park- 2060 West College Ave, Santa Rosa. Fondo Sonoma is a day long festival and Bike Expo at the Finley Community Park. Come out and enjoy live music, many delights from the bicycle world, artisan foods, wine tasting, kids’ fun races and more. Entry is free. Three time tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer hosts this event and will make a presentation. For more info, schedule and list of exhibitors     www.levisgranfondo.com

Bike path alert: Between 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. -the North side of Prince Greenway creek path between Willowside and Stony Point Road will be heavily traveled by east bound GranFondo cycling traffic.

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