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SMART RR Square meeting, Restaurant week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

March 3, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.- City of Santa Rosa Neighborhood Meeting for New Railroad Square Project (SMART site). Meeting location: Chop’s DeMeo Teen Club, 509 Adams Street. You are invited to attend a meeting regarding the New Railroad Square Project. The project is a proposed mixed use, transit-oriented development- the complete 291,000 SF project will ultimately be developed to over 4 distinct blocks.To be discussed: A Conditional Use Permit for Alcoholic beverage sales, Outdoor dining, Restaurant serving alcohol, Residential- single family attached and parking structure abutting residential.  New Railroad Square Project Meeting Questions or comments to Bill Rose, City of S. R. , Senior Planner   wrose@srcity.org or 707-543-3253

Stark’s Steakhouse -So. Co. Restaurant Week Feb 22 to 28th – This is an excellent time to visit Stark’s Steakhouse .     Almost 90 Sonoma County Restaurants have prepared special menus with three courses at fixed prices of $19, $29 or $39 per person. (Beverage, tax and tip is additional.)The emphasis is on local ingredients and local wines. Starks Steakhouse has an outstanding $29 special menu. Call for a reservation, space has been limited. So. Co. Restaurant Week

Stark's Steakhouse- a West End Neighborhood 2010 sponsor

Stark's Steakhouse- a West End Neighborhood 2010 sponsor

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West End February Calendar
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, February 04th, 2010
Even though the skies are gray, there’s always activities, meetings and events within walking distance of the West End. A few items for your February calendar:

Street Sweeper- City of Santa Rosa street sweeping happens the first friday of every month. Accumulated leaves and debris can create havoc with street drainage- so move your cars off the curb the night before or early morning. Be a good neighbor-If you have a non-working, unregistered or a car that has been parked on the street over 72 hours- S. R. City Code states that these cars are subject to removal by the Police Department. So move your car! Neighborhood Services brochure- click here!

SMART Rail station workshop- February 11th  7 p.m. at CHOPS 509 Adams Street. Smart station design consultants will present initial concepts about stations and seek your feedback. For more info SMART Feb 11- station workshop

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West End – This Week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, November 08th, 2009

November 9th, Monday 4- 7 p.m. at Finley Community Center Valley Oak Room 2060 W.College Ave.- Implementation of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. Learn about the changes in the Railroad Corridor subarea. The Railroad Corridor sub area contains the Cleveland/Wilson Street area which greatly affects the West End neighborhood.

For details and the subarea brochures Press here!

November 10th, Tuesday 6- 7 p.m. at 121 10th Street- Upper West End Neighborhood Watch Meeting- (The Upper West End is all residences North of 9th Street)

Join your neighbors and the SRPD. Meeting will focus on effective teamwork between neighbors and police and tips on how we can work together to make our neighborhood safer.

Questions? Interested in joining the Upper W. E. listserve for email alerts? Contact Jennifer at jennifer@sciencemanagers.com

November 13th, Friday 4:30-6:30 p.m. at CHOPS 509 Adams Street- Chop’s Teen Club Variety Showcase

This is a special evening dedicated to celebrating and promoting the achievements of Chop’s teen members. The evening will showcase their stories and their accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art martial arts and more. Appetizers will be served.  Please RSVP to info@chopsonline.com

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West End News- Halloween events reminders
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, October 30th, 2009

Halloween events- all within walking distance:

Tonight! Friday, October 30th at 8 p.m.-  DeTurk  Round Barn Movie Night- Ghostbusters

Saturday, October 31st 5 to 9 p.m. Chop’s Halloween Carnival

Halloween at CHOPS

Saturday, October 31st -1p.m. to 4 p.m.-Free Family Day Halloween & Day of the Dead Celebration at the Sonoma County Museum.

For more complete information, check out the latest West End Updates – PRESS HERE!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together!  For the West End Neighborhood website PRESS HERE!
Happy Halloween!
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West End- This Week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Thursday, October 29th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Downtown Station Area Specific Plan- Open House. Come and learn about land use and design changes in: Railroad Square, Courthouse Square and Parks & Garden sub-areas. Location: Finley Community Center, Live Oak Room 2060 W. College Ave. Other Sub-Areas will be highlighted in future meetings. For full details and sub-area brochures Press Here!

Halloween Fun… and it’s all within walking distance.

Friday, October 30th 8 p.m.- Movie Night at De Turk Round Barn Park Come out to Halloween movie night! This will be the last one until spring.**** NOTE THE 8:00 TIME ****Join your neighbors this Friday night to watch a movie outside, projected against the De Turk Round Barn.  Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with. ** Also bring a cup or small bowl to get some free popcorn or hot chocolate or hot cider (we’re not sure which, yet) **We’ll be watching Ghostbusters this week. (See these links: details and parental advisory ) Email Paul with any questions or suggestions: jordanpoling@gmail.com

Saturday, October 31st 5 to 9 p.m. Chop’s Halloween Carnival at W. 6th and Adams Street. An evening of safe and ghoulish fun! Activities include trick or treating, a jumpy house,game booths, face painting, costume contest,mask making, cake walk and more. Fee: $3.00 per person For more info push here. www.chopsonline.com

Halloween at CHOPS

Saturday, October 31st -1p.m. to 4 p.m.-Free Family Day Halloween & Day of the Dead Celebration at the Sonoma County Museum. A fun filled afternoon at the museum with Halloween & Day of the Dead themed arts, crafts & goodies!   FREE ADMISSION!!!   Pumpkin Painting Contest!  Children’s Museum of the Sonoma County’s “Museum on the Go”! Latino Oral History Interviews!   Mask Making!  Create your own Halloween Sundae bar!  Chocolate Milk & other creepy crawly treats & eats! Costume Contest! Sponsored in part by Clover-Stornetta    Please contact programs@sonomacountymuseum.org or 707-579-1500 x 17 for more information.

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West End Events- October and Halloween
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, October 08th, 2009

There’s always something fun to do when you live in the West End. This Week:

Friday, October 9th, 8 p.m.- Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn.  Join your neighbors this Friday night just after dark at ** 8:00 ** pm to watch a movie outside, projected against the DeTurk Roundbarn. Bring a blanket & such to sit on (and to wrap yourself in as it gets cooler).** Also bring a cup or small bowl to get some free popcorn ** We’ll be watching Drumline this week. (See these links: details and parental advisory : rated PG-13 for “fantasy violence”. No sex,drugs, or profanity) Does anyone want to volunteer to help serve/make Hot Chocolate? if so… email Paul :      jordanpoling@gmail.com

Sunday, October 11th at 3 p.m.- West End Alley Cat Race at Toad in the Hole Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, the 2nd annual alley cat race and food drive is finally here! Come out and support the Redwood Empire Food Bank as a participant in the race, with donations of food, or by bidding on the bicycles that will be auctioned off. Participate in the race and go home a winner!   Thanks, we’ll see you there, Kelly Cowan [coveredup@gmail.com]

2nd Annual Alley Cat Race

2nd Annual Alley Cat Race

Upcoming events- check our calendar for more info.

Thursday, October 15th 7 p.m., Surf Movie Night at Toad in the Hole- Movie and Costume contest.

Surf Movie Night

Surf Movie Night

Sunday, October 18th 3 to 5 p.m. Pug Sunday’s Pug-O-Ween at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Annual party and fundraiser ( to help Pug PROS rescue group). Raffle, treat table, Pug(and Pug Mix) Costume contest, treat table and photos. For info email to lhoward@sonic.net

Saturday, October 24th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Depot Park- Railroad Scare A Family and Dog friendly Halloween event. For more info push here!

Sunday, October 25th 3 p.m. at 800 Coulter Street- Make a Scarecrow for Halloween! Meet your neighbors and make a festive scarecrow. Hay and posts provided. You bring Scarecrow clothes, a head and accessories.

Saturday, October 31st 5 to 9 p.m. Chop’s Halloween Carnival at W. 6th and Adams Street. An evening of safe and ghoulish fun! Activities include trick or treating, a jumpy house,game booths, face painting, costume contest,mask making, cake walk and more.  Fee: $3.00 per person For more info push here !

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Hand-Car Regatta a Unparalled Success!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, September 28th, 2009

On Sunday September 27th, throngs of folks attended the 2nd Annual Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End & Railroad Square Regatta. The temperatures blazed over 100 degrees, but it didn’t put a damper on the festivities. It was a wondrous medley of hand car racing, costumes, music, food , Victorian sideshows and curiosities.

To Feast like Robber Barons

To Feast like Robber Barons

Kernan & Ty - Ty is actually smiling!

Kernan & Ty - Ty is actually smiling!

Lisa- Regatta Bar maid and new West End resident

Lisa- Regatta Bar maid and new West End resident

Regatta Gallery on the West End website Gallery Press Here!

For more 2009 photos check out Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End & Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta website

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the incredible event.

Next West End Event- The West End Full Moon Tour, Sunday October 4th- for more info Press here!

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Regatta Weekend
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, September 25th, 2009

The Regatta weekend kicked off this evening with the CHOPS Teen Club Regatta Gala. The CHOPS art car was unveiled and will compete this Sunday at the Regatta. The Hubbub Club played as Gala attendees enjoyed selected works from the CHOPS summer artist series. See Photos from Gala- Press here.

This Sunday, Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End & Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta will take over in the historic heart of Santa Rosa. Hand-Built Railcar Races!

ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC IS FREE!   A Splendid Celebration of Art, Science and Ingenuity, for the Delight and Edification of all who attend.  A Spectacle for both Young and Old!

The event has something for everyone…  Hand-Built Railcar Races- over 20 racing teams such as  Wonkatania ,  Hennepin Crawler and more!-  Live Music  by Baby Seal Club, Amber Lee & the Anomalies and more!  Astounding Attractions and Sideshow Curiosities to Enliven, to Edify, and to SHOCK captivated onlookers. Mechanical and Artistic Wonders.  www.HandCarRegatta.com for full details.

Amber Lee

Amber Lee

Become a Regatta VIP: The Regatta is pleased to announce the 2010 Robber Baron Pass. Get a curatorial tour of the art! Drink tokens galore! Special Racer Paddock Access! All this, plus Reserved Bleacher Seating and a chance to win an Electric Art Scooter.But more importantly, you’ll be supporting Santa Rosa’s most vibrant arts event. ($100)

$100 Robber Baron Pass

Buy your$100 Robber Baron Pass- Press the RB pass above!

Frolic then feast! BANDITS an assassination game presented by ANTIBOREDOM and The Secret Eating Society present… Your goal is to explore the amazing Hand Car Regatta while pursuing your fleeing targets and evading unknown assassins. Kill or be killed! And after, enjoy a lovely meal presented by Tyson “Dinner Bell” Ducker- Chef at Fisher Vineyards and a proud resident of the West End Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA. Tickets are limited ($20)

The Menu

Wild Bunch Punch of harvest-gleaned fruit

Hobo’s Delight -Rillette of Smoked Trout

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon Afloat,

Warm Pear and Jack Cheese Biscuits

Charred and Feathered Gleason Yard Birds

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with a Caboose of Sweet Corn Gravy

Hand Over Your Money Wilted Greens

Stolen From the Windowsill Apple Pie, Ginger Ice Cream

Pay to Play and Eat like a Robber Baron!

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West End & Railroad Square Events- This week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Friday, September 25th 7 to 9 p.m. at 99  Sixth Street-  09 Regatta Gala- You are invited to attend the Unveiling of the CHOP’s Handcar Regatta Art-Car. There will also be a Student film documentary premier and selected works from the CHOPS summer artist series. Art, Film, Drinks & Snacks. Costumes encouraged.

RSVP up to 4 guests | 707 479 5373   robin@stephanidesignstudio.com

CHOPS 09 Regatta Gala

CHOPS 09 Regatta Gala

Sunday, September 27th  11a.m. to 6 p.m. in Depot Park, in Historic Railroad Square- Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End and Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta-  The event we have all been waiting for. Walk down to the Railroad Tracks and enjoy blazing parallel track action!

But Wait! There’s more than one way to enjoy  the Regatta:

Become a Regatta VIP: The Regatta is pleased to announce our 2010 Robber Baron Pass. Get a curatorial tour of the art! Drink tokens galore! Special Racer Paddock Access! All this, plus Reserved Bleacher Seating and a chance to win an Electric Art Scooter.But more importantly, you’ll be supporting Santa Rosa’s most vibrant arts event.

$100 Robber Baron Pass

$100 Robber Baron Pass

Purchase your Robber Barron Pass here!

BANDITS an assassination game presented by ANTIBOREDOM and The Secret Eating Society present…   Your goal is to explore the amazing Hand Car Regatta while pursuing your fleeing targets and evading unknown assassins.  Kill or be killed!  And after, enjoy a lovely meal. When BANDITS has run it’s course, Tyson “Dinner Bell” Ducker will serve up a couple more to complete the game with a square meal! Tyson is the Chef at Fisher Vineyards, a world traveler, has proof his baby’s been to Africa, and is a resident of the West End Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA.

Bandits- Assassination game during the Regatta

Bandits- Assassination game during the Regatta

For More Info and The Rules of the Game- press here!

Pay to Play and have a lovely meal- Press here!

Remember… it’s all within a short walk if you live in the West End.  Photos from last year’s Regatta

UffDa! Hand Car Regatta 08

UffDa! Hand Car Regatta 08

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