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Late July- Art, Music & Film
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• Monday, July 18th, 2011
Pace yourselves because it’s a busy Summer. Everyone loves West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo park every Friday evening. The hardest thing, of course, is deciding what other events to go to- there’s so many and they are all within walking distance.

July 20th, Wednesday- Downtown Market.  Rosie Explorer Tours: Franco American Bakery, a 100 year tradition.- The West End’s own Carol Dean will lead tour. http://srdowntownmarket.com Location: All tours leave at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. from E and 3rd Streets by the downtown library and Farmer’s Market. Time: 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. tour

July 22nd, Friday- CHOP’s Annual Art Gala. The Side by Side Professional Artist Series features professional and teen art works “Side by Side”. Free to the public. Tasty hors d’oevres provided by Chop’s Teen Catering Crew. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Time: 5-7 p.m.

July 24th, July 31st, August 7th & August 14th. Live at Juilliard. Free Sunday Concert Series. Enjoy listening to music in a lovely park setting. Great event for the whole family- including the dog. Location: Juilliard Park 227 S. R. Ave. Time: 5- 7 p.m. Live at Julliard info

July 21-24th Rialto Film Festival  The July film festival features 4 documentaries. Each one is very different and the show times vary- so checking in with the Rialto Cinema’s website is a must. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 seniors and children. Location: All films will be shown at the 6th Street Playhouse. Times: Varies check out website. http://www.rialtocinemas.com/index.php?location=lakeside

  • “Nostalgia for the Light” For his new film,  master director Patricio Guzman travels 10,000 feet above sea level to the driest place on earth, the Atacama Desert, where atop the mountains astronomers from all over the world gather to observe the stars. While at the foot of the mountains, women search for the remains of their loved ones- political prisoners, that “disappeared” after the military coup of September, 1973. Times: July 21 Thu 6pm;  July 23 Sat 7:45pm;  July 24 Sun 1pm
  • “These Amazing Shadows” What do the films Casablanca, Blazing Saddles and West Side Story have in common? Besides being popular, they have also been deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress and listed on The National Film Registry. THESE AMAZING SHADOWS, an 88-minute documentary, tells the history and importance of the Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself. Times: July 21 Thu 8:15pm; July 23 Sat 3pm; July 24 Sun 5:15pm
  • “The Desert of Forbidden Art” The incredible story of how a treasure trove of banned Soviet art worth millions of dollars is stashed in a far-off desert of Uzbekistan develops into a larger exploration of how art survives in times of oppression. Times: July 22 Fri 6pm; July 23 Sat 1pm;  July 24 Sun 3:10pm
  • “ The Big Uneasy” The first documentary by long-time “mockumentarian” Harry Shearer, The Big Uneasy follows three remarkable people–the leaders of two scientific investigation teams, and one whistleblower–as they reveal the true story of why New Orleans flooded, and why it could happen in your town, too. Times: July 22 Fri 8:15pm; July 23 Sat 5pm; July 24 Sun 7:30pm
Movie under the stars.

Movie under the stars.

July 29th, Friday-”Field of Dreams” at West End Summer Movie Nights at DeTurk Round Barn- Watch movies under the stars.  Movie schedule posted on DeTurk Park Bulletin Board (by dog park) Bring a blanket, warm clothes and friends. Free Popcorn. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Park 819 Donahue Street Time: Movies start at dark- 8:30 to 9 p.m. As soon as it is dark enough to project.  If it rains, the event is canceled. Questions? Email Paul or Veronica at jordanpoling@gmail.com

July 30th, Saturday- Art Round Up. Benefit Art Auction for Art Start- local renowned artists and one of a kind art by the Artstart apprentices. Artwork by Todd Barricklow, William Smith, Tara Matheny-Schuster, Sally Baker and many, many more. Music and food. Tickets are $40. Available at http://artstart.us/auction Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7-10 p.m.

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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West End & Railroad Square weekend
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• Thursday, September 02nd, 2010
West End & Railroad Square events for this weekend. SMART information had Press Democrat links that did not work- so here they are again! Sorry.

September 3rd, Friday 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce- Only 3 Bocce nights left this season! Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food to share- this is part of the experience. Bocce 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. West End Bocce is also on facebook .

Socializing, Food & Bocce

Socializing, Food & Bocce

Note: Bocce Lost & Found- Several items have been left at bocce- please check the Lost & Found bags. We might have your items.

September 3rd, Friday-  Summer Nights in Railroad Square – 6PM to 9PM Last one. A summer long celebration on the first Friday of every month, June to September in Historic Railroad Square.  Summer Nights info Warning for dog lovers: Summer nights now does not allow dogs.

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

September 4th, Saturday 10 a.m. – First Saturday Clean up- Meet at Olive Park. Come join us as we learn about and clean the Creek. Get to know your neighbors, and people from other neighborhoods. The Creek connects us all, so we all need to take care of it. Afterwards join us for lunch. A main dish, salad and drinks will be provided. Please bring utensils as we do not want to create more waste. Desserts and side dishes always welcome. Project coordinator is the West End’s own Stan Gow. First Saturday Cleanup info

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station site- More changes proposed for the site. Mayor Susan Gorin urges approval as neighbors and other groups state concern. See Press Democrat Story

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station Site- West End residents and West End Neighborhood Association Board members, Carol Dean & Allen Thomas urge the SMART board to open any meetings, discussions or decision to the public. See Press Democrat The West End thanks Carol and Allen for their leadership and diligent attention to this very complicated, ever changing project.

Street Sweeper is scheduled to come the first Friday, usually early morning, of every month.  Move your cars off the curb to allow sweepers to remove all debris.

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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West End & Railroad Square News items
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• Wednesday, September 01st, 2010
It’s been years since neighbors first saw that first exciting plan for the SMART rail site. West End neighbors have tirelessly followed the many changes over the many years. Here’s the latest on the SMART site and other items of interest:

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station site- More changes proposed for the site. Mayor Susan Gorin urges approval as neighbors and other groups state concern. See Press Democrat Story

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station Site- West End residents and West End Neighborhood Association Board members, Carol Dean & Allen Thomas urge the SMART board to open any meetings, discussions or decision to the public. See Press Democrat The West End thanks Carol and Allen for their leadership and diligent attention to this very complicated, ever changing project.

Gateways Advisory committee- On August 23rd, the City of Santa Rosa Redevelopment Agency Board Appointed seven members to serve on the Gateways Community Advisory Committee. We are proud to announce that 3 members of this committee live in the West End. Congratulations to Jennifer Watson, Carissa Green and Allen Thomas.

CHOP’S TEEN CLUB ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- Diana Curtin appointed as Executive Director. Diana was promoted from her position as Program Director where for the past 15 months she has been working under the mentorship of Kay Marquet, former Executive Director. Diana has lead the process of developing a variety of solid programs such as the barista certification, culinary, Chop’s Jam Band, hip hop dance, social dance, sewing and embroidery, ceramics, dog care and agility and much more. The DeMeo Teen Club Inc., more familiarly known as Chop’s Teen Club , got its start with a gracious gift from Charles ‘Chop’ DeMeo in 1995. Its members can drop-into Chop’s after school, on weekends, and over the summer, taking advantage of its extensive resources, which include a tech lounge, gymnasium, climbing wall, art studio, teaching kitchen with espresso station, recording studio and nightclub. Teen members can also attend a variety of special events, including, dances, variety showcases, art galas, movie screenings and much more. Chop’s membership is open to all Santa Rosa teens for $1.00 per year. Fees are charged for additional classes including: art, culinary and barista programs that help to prepare teens for jobs and careers. For information or a tour, visit www.chopsonline.com or call 707.284.CHOP (2467).

Diana Curtin

Diana Curtin

Train Cars on SMART site- They have been a part of this area for so long that many of us don’t even notice them anymore.  A few of us have actually been inside them to see the beautiful rehab job- a labor of love of owner, Wes Vail. We had always hoped that one day they would have a permanent home in Railroad Square but that just didn’t happen. By the end of this month, the train cars will go to their new home, a train museum somewhere in the Eureka area.

The train cars will leave Railroad Square

The train cars will leave Railroad Square

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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News items, Crime Alert, Taste of Railroad Square
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• Monday, August 16th, 2010

Saturday August 21, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM- Taste of Railroad Square . A culinary journey of Historic Railroad Square District’s finest foods, wines & brews. Taste of Railroad Square will feature an afternoon of sampling delicacies & wine. For each ticket, tasters receive a sample portion of the featured food, wine or other beverage item. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover what Historic Railroad Square has to offer while tasting, sipping and supporting 6th Street Playhouse. Purchase “Taste” passports in advance by calling the 6th Street Playhouse at (707) 523-4185 ext. 1. Individual Boarding Pass $40 (includes 10 ‘Taste’ tickets) $45 on day of event. More info

Santa Rosa’s Rialto Cinema makes interim deal with 6th Street Playhouse – See Press Democrat Story Rialto

Carol Dean was appointed by councilwoman Jane Bender to the Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities. She is filling a seat vacated by a resigning board member and will serve until December. Carol served several years on the BPU and also currently serves on the state North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Crime Alert- Monday evening around 11 p.m.- an intruder entered a Boyce Street backyard- and was frightened away by an alert neighbor and a little barking dog. Evidently the person jumped over a fence and was gathering items in the yard to steal. The neighbor heard an unusual noise and looked out his back door to check on things. When he saw that the person did not belong in the yard- he hollered at him. The intruder dropped everything and hopped over another fence. (The little dog was also giving the guy the business.)  Meanwhile, the neighbor’s wife called SRPD. This is a good example of the importance of knowing your neighbors and using the principals of Neighborhood Watch. Thank-you neighbors!

Live at Juilliard- Many West End Neighbors enjoyed this all-age, dog friendly concert series. It you were planning to go and didn’t it’s unfortunate as the Final Concert was on Sunday, August 15th. Better luck next year!

Marge and Frank boogie at Julliard

Marge and Frank boogie at Juilliard

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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