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West End Photos of recent events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, July 25th, 2010
It’s been a busy summer with lots of fun events happening in the West End.

The West End Summer Picnic and BBQ was a friendly and relaxed gathering of friends and neighbors. This year, we  started the event off with our first ever Bicycle Parade. From the Hennepin Crawler to  Todd Barricklow’s Two Penny bicycle to festive, decorated bicycles- it was an exciting of collection self-propelled wheeled objects. For photos of the event, Click Here! Thanks goes to Western Farm for use of their huge BBQ and the hay bales and to Bob Bertolini for always taking good care of us. Guy Dean and Heather Rosales for slaving over the hot grill. Maggie O’Brien, Jennifer Watson and Frank Keene serving as Bicycle Parade safety monitors.

Bike Parade, photo by Ben Rosales

Bike Parade, photo by Ben Rosales

West End Summer Bocce has been a great success in spite of cooler than expected evenings. Last week, La Palmarcito Market treated everyone to their wonderful cerviche and salsa. David Farish, of Krank Boom Clank, amused one and all (but the dogs) with another mutant ride-able sculptures of delight named Murray the Fish. Remember, Bocce is every Friday night at DeMeo Park. For more Bocce photos, CLICK Here!

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Murray the Fish

CHOP’s Teen Club Summer Art Gala was an impressive collection of teen art and talent. The art displayed was by the Side by Side Professional Art Series which teamed professional artists with teens. The great food was catered by CHOP’S catering crew. It was a enjoyable event and excellent opportunity to see everything CHOP’s offers. For Photos Click Here!

CHOP's Summer Art Gala

CHOP's Summer Art Gala

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

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July West End & Railroad Square Events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, July 08th, 2010
One of the benefits of downtown living, is being close to local community events. No need to get in the car- just walk or ride your bike- enjoy these happenings right in your own neighborhood.

West End Summer Bocce Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food and drinks to share. This is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a Special Alcohol Permit and Lavatory for West End Summer Bocce. Wear layers for chilly nights.

July 11th Sunday, starts at 9:30- World Cup Final at Toad in the Hole Pub. The folks at the toad have come up with another day of fun on 5th Street.

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

Toad in the Hole presents The World Cup Final

July 17th Saturday-  West End Neighborhood Association BBQ and Bicycle Parade. BBQ starts at 3 p.m. A traditional, old fashioned community BBQ at DeMeo Park. The West End Neighborhood Association will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, beverages and utensils. Neighbors are encouraged to bring their own reusable utensils, plates.   Bring a dish to share. Don’t forget to bring serving utensils and mark everything with your name.   Parade starts at DeMeo Park at 1:30 p.m. The Bicycle Parade is a new event. It’s all about self propelled wheeled devices- such as bikes, strollers, skateboards and wagons. Get creative and decorate.

Volunteers are needed for BBQ set up & clean up, bocce court prep and park weeding. Contact Allen Thomas landuse@sonic.net

Volunteers needed for Bicycle Parade. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas if you would like to help get this event off to a great start. westend@sonic.net

July 23rd, Friday 5-7pm     Chop’s Teen Club – Summer Art Gala. Come to see the creativity and artistic endeavors of the Chop’s Teen Club members. Art displayed is from the Side by Side Professional Artist Series. Come enjoy hors d’eouvres by Chop’s Catering Crew and live music by Brody Cumming. Check out the fantastic programs for teens such as Dog Care & Agility, Basic Welding with local welding artist Arn Anderson, Chop’s Jam Band, Barista classes and More! Click Here!

Chops Summer Art Gala

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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News in Railroad Square
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Sunday May 23rd at dusk- Bike-in Movie in Railroad Square near Toad In the Hole featuring the bikey classic – “E.T.” No-host beer bar, popcorn, candy, OUTDOOR SCREENING. Wear layers. Free valet bike parking! Suggested donation: $8-$15 per person. Bring the whole family (give the kids a nap in the afternoon). So. Co. Bicycle Coalition

New to You Shop gets a  Face lift- The Assistance League of Sonoma County is renovating their building. The forbidding bars have been removed, the exterior and tile roof has been painted. The corner of Adams and W. 6th Street has a new, fresh look compliments of Kelly Moore Paint and Redwood Empire Painting & Decorating Contractors of America. Future improvements to doors & windows are planned. The Assistance League provides many kind and wonderful services. They also support this neighborhood in many ways. They sponsor the W. E. Neighborhood and provide a room for our meetings and they have a great shop. For more info on the Assistance League of Sonoma County- Click here!

New to You BEFORE

New to You BEFORE

A refresh and revived New to You AFTER

A refresh and revived New to You AFTER

Clock & Farmer’s Market- Railroad Square will be installing a street clock at 4th & Wilson. The dual clock heads will face east and west. There is also talk of the S. R. Farmer’s Market eyeing RRSQ or perhaps an improved area on the SMART site as a potential new home. It’s just talk at this time, but wouldn’t that be great? Railroad Square Historic District

SMART -See a presentation of evolving design concepts for SMART’s rail stations. Smart Station Presentation You can also sign up for email updates.

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


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A Call for Roses!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, May 14th, 2010

West End gardeners-

The Hennepin Crawler/Krank-Boom-Clank will appear in the Luther Burbank Parade on Saturday and they need lots of ROSES for decoration. Scour your yard, give what you can- bring them to Bocce tonight. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank- a kinetic industrial arts collective including West End regulars- David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill CLICK HERE!

Hennepin Crawler ready for decorating

Hennepin Crawler ready for decorating

Rumor has it that both the Hennepin Crawler and Todd Barricklow’s Two Penny Bicycle may make it to Bocce tonight.

If you have lots of roses to give but can’t make it to Bocce- email and we will pick them up from your porch tonight.  Email Lea Barron-Thomas   westend@sonic.net

Dr. Deborah Crippon mows DeMeo Park

Dr. Deborah Crippen mows DeMeo Park

Has City of Santa Rosa Rec & Park Department hired new gardeners? No! That’s the West End’s own master gardener Dr. Deborah Crippen taking time from her busy Vet (Lakeside Pet Hospital) practice to prepare DeMeo Park for Bocce Night. You’re awesome, Deb!  Allen Thomas ( Thomas & Co. Consulting) has spent much of the day grooming the courts and will probably be too tired to make it to bocce! Thank you, Allen! Both of these folks are West End Neighborhood Association sponsors. We’d like to thank all our sponsors for supporting this neighborhood.

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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Weather- Bocce, Parades & AMGEN
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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

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A West End Weekend
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, May 03rd, 2010

When you live in the West End, there are always opportunities to socialize and have fun. Aren’t you happy you live here?

This weekend, West Enders participated in a neighborhood-wide Spring Yard sale, took their dog to a training class or to the dog park right in the neighborhood, listened to the Shannon Rider band at the 4H Chickenque, had relaxing picnics at DeMeo Park  or met  friends at the Mostly Python street party and cheered for a West End favorite- The Deluxe Buckets.

The Deluxe Buckets live at Mostly Python

The Deluxe Buckets live at Mostly Python

Common Ground dog training across from Western Farm Center

Common Ground dog training across from Western Farm Center

More photos of this weekend’s activities and West Enders having fun in the photo gallery.

Videos! Check out West End Musicians: The Shannon Rider band (West End’s Tim Sarter), Songwriters in the Round (West End’s Ken Risling), The Deluxe Buckets (Kelly Cowan, Clifford Hill, Dan Murphy and Dan Krause)

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

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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DeTurk Round Barn Park Project Update
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn project has begun in earnest. This project is scheduled to move quickly with a potential completion date this Fall. As always, this is subject to a variety of circumstances such as weather etc.

DeTurk Round Barn 1970s- courtesy of So. Co. Library

DeTurk Round Barn 1970s- courtesy of So. Co. Library

In the next two weeks you can expect: Dog Park- Grading , fence posts and panels to go up at the Dog Park. It is hoped that the new Dog Park will open (tentatively) the week of May 10th. Round Barn- the glass windows have been removed but the window spaces have been covered for protection, concrete is being removed from the interior. Rose Garden- the roses will be removed and stored until replanted.

More info as it becomes available. Project Architect, Kevin Teel TLCD. Landscape Architect, Mark Bowers, Resource Design. General Contractor, Brandon Gentry, GCCI Inc.

Highlights to park improvements: Restoration of the DeTurk Round Barn.  Dog Park will be more user friendly with dog entry chamber that includes a double gate, new welded wire fence will not allow small dogs escape opportunities and easier to maintain. Dog monument will be moved to inside the entry chamber. New rose garden bed gives roses a better space and improved opportunity for rose admirers.  Bulletin Board will be relocated. New bike racks. Barn and park will have lighting.

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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West End Bocce is coming!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, April 10th, 2010

West End Summer Bocce is right around the corner. Your West End Neighborhood Association dues pay for the lavatory for our Summer Bocce season. Pay your dues by Pay Pal on our website or mail your check, payable to the West End Neighborhood Association to : Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street, Santa Rosa CA 95401. $10 suggested but any amount appreciated.

April 24th, Saturday- Our Annual Bocce Court clean up is at DeMeo Park from 11 a.m. Bring tools, gloves and don’t forget a hat and sunblock.

May 14th, Friday night. Bocce Season Opening night. Time for Summer nights with your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food and drink to share. Fun event for everyone. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed.  Starts around 6 p.m.

View over the "parking lot" on Bocce night

View over the "parking lot" on Bocce night

Time for Spring Cleaning! Empty out those closets and garages for the West End Neighborhood Spring yard sale.  May 1st Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain Date is May 8th).$5 donation if you would like to participate- this covers costs of ads, signs that will be put up (and taken down) on the day of sale.

West End Garage Sale

West End Garage Sale

West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a new specialty show that airs on the Krush 95.9 on Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight. It’s called  “Great Dames, Vintage Chicks,” a collection of torch singers, big band singers and jazz vocalists from the 1930’s- 1960’s. Katie hand selects all the music from the show and talks about it as well. You can also hear Katie on Monday- Friday during mid-day- But the Sunday night show is about female singers who “carry the torch”. The KRUSH 95.9

West End Feral Cat Colony update. There are approximately 30 cats in this colony and most of them have been fixed, given shots and flea protection (at no cost!) from Forgotten Felines. West End Neighbor Charly Thomas has set up feeding stations. Contributions for Forgotten Felines or cat food to Charly would be greatly appreciated.  These cats eat just over 3- 25 lb bags of cat food a month. Drop off food (25 lb Costco bag of adult cat food preferred) at 124 W. 6th.

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.

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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
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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