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Bocce, Movie Night, Stolen Bike
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

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.

Movie Night at DeMeo Park this Friday! Join your neighbors this Friday night at  ~9:00 pm (when it’s dark enough) to watch the movie Ratatouille in DeMeo Park.  (Movie details here and parental advisory here ) Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with. We’ll have free popcorn to share.

July Full Moon Ride- 5 dedicated bike riders braved the chilly evening ( and alas, it was too foggy to see the moon!) to ride on the new paved path to Willowside Road. Way to go, guys!

July Full Moon Riders

July Full Moon Riders

Stolen Bike Report: I live at 216 Hewett St. I’ve been here since 1998 and never had any problems with theft, despite forgetting to close my garage many times. Unfortunately this “time of innocence” has ended. My bike was stolen from my garage sometime between Thursday the 22nd and Tuesday the 27th. The garage door was down and locked. The thief had to enter through our backyard gate and side garage door. It was my beloved Dahon folding commuter bike I ride to work everyday during the school year. It is gray and has 20” wheels. If anyone sees it around, please let me know. Cynthia McDaniel  Email

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July Full Moon Ride- Monday night July 26th
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, July 26th, 2010
The Full Moon is on a Monday this month. Yes, that’s during the work week- but if you’re available and willing it will be a wonderful ride.

July 26th,  Monday Night- West End Full Moon Ride- Will meet at DeMeo Park at 8 p.m. and leave at 8:15 p.m. We will try something a little different this time. To celebrate the opening of the paved path from downtown Santa Rosa to Willowside road, we are riding to Willowside and back. We should be able to see the moon free from fog and city lights. Dress warm and bring a light source. June Full Moon Ride video

Photo Courtesy of So. Co. Library

Photo Courtesy of So. Co. Library

The West End Cycling Society is a casual group formed to enjoy the camaraderie of riding bikes together. For more intense road biking, we ride Sunday mornings at 7 a.m. (3 to 4 hours) and Tuesdays at Noon (about 90 minutes). Call Allen Thomas for info (707) 477-8422

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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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West End and other events this weekend
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Summer continues and so do the enjoyable events.

West End and Railroad Square Events:

Friday, July 23rd at 5 p.m.- CHOP’s Summer Art Gala Come to see the creativity and artistic endeavors of the Chop’s Teen Club members. Art displayed  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!

CHOPs Summer Gala

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.

Socializing, Food & Bocce

Socializing, Food & Bocce

July 24th, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.- Art in Depot Park in Historic Railroad Square.

Other events that may be of interest:

July 24th, Saturday 11:30 to 6 p.m. Rivertown Revival in Petaluma. Art Boat races, Free Floating River Sculptures, Food, Music & Sideshows. Music featuring West End’s favorites and Baby Seal Club Amber Lee and the Anomalies.

July 25th,  Sunday at 1 p.m. Midsummer Garden Tea at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. Enjoy a charming reminder of bygone days at an afternoon tea in the beautiful Luther Burbank gardens. Buttery scones, succulent savories, delicious desserts, with a selection of teas served. This is a set menu; special food requests cannot be accommodated. Call 524-5445 for reservation information. Tickets are $35 per person and seating is limited. Wear your loveliest hat and win first prize! Complimentary house tour at 3:00 p.m. (This event would also be appropriate for guests 8 years and older.)

July 25th, Sunday 5- 7 p.m.  Live at Julliard Park – 17th Annual 2010 Summer Concert Series . Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun and food. July 25th Poyntlyss Systars, Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the entertainment. Bring your picnic dinner or purchase it from Worth Our Weight Culinary program or purchase a delicious coffee drink from The Coffee Girls. All performances are free.

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

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West End Bocce and Movie Night on Friday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, July 16th, 2010
Ahh Summer in the West End! On Friday night, make your way down to DeMeo Park for an incredible evening of community fun. By the way, the DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park is now open. Check it out!

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.

West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park- Join your neighbors this Friday night at ~9:00 pm (when it’s dark enough) to watch the movie The Parent Trap (1998) in DeMeo Park (since the DeTurk Roundbarn is unavailable). Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with.. We’ll have free popcorn to share. (See these links re: the movie: details and parental advisory.)

Dog Park is open!

Dog Park is open!

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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BBQ & Bicycle Parade This Saturday!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, July 15th, 2010
The West End Neighborhood Association’s annual summer BBQ is a long established tradition. This year, we will also have our first ever Bicycle parade before our neighborhood BBQ.

Saturday, July 17th – Bike Parade at DeMeo Park at 1:30 p.m.     BBQ at DeMeo Park at 3  p.m.

You are invited to a bike parade!

You are invited to a bike parade!

West End’s First Ever Bicycle Parade. This year we will have a bicycle parade proceeding the BBQ.  The fabulous Hennepin Crawler, created by West End  artists Krank Boom Clank, will lead the parade. Whether you have a bicycle, wagon, stroller or roller blades- everyone is invited to join in the fun. The route for the parade will wind throughout the West End Neighborhood and is just under 1 mile in length. Decorations are not required, of course, but are heartily encouraged.

The Hennepin Crawler

The Hennepin Crawler

West End’s Annual BBQ at DeMeo Park. Join your friends and neighbors at DeMeo Park for food, frivolity and fun. Bring a dish to share. Remember to bring serving utensils and mark your serving plates. Neighbors are invited to bring their own resuable plates and utensils. West End Neighborhood Association provides hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages, utensils and plates.

We need volunteers: For BBQ set up- (if you would like to help out show up at DeMeo Park at noon), BBQ clean up, Bocce court prep. The event would also benefit from kid-friendly activities/games such as face painting, water balloons and such- so present yourself for duty on Saturday if you are willing. We also usually need tables for the food- if you have any to lend- let us know. Allen (707) 477-8422.

To see photos from last year’s BBQ- Click Here!

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West End- DeTurk update, D’Argenzio Winery
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, July 08th, 2010

DeTurk Round Barn Project Update: At this point, the Dog Park is scheduled for Occupancy on 7-16-10. The landscape contractor has continued the sod grow-in and the General contractor will finalize items with the dog park such as the fence painting and dog water source. Highlights for the next few weeks include: Dog Park 1) Painting of fence 2) Verifying sod grow-in 3) Dog Park Move-In  4) Existing Dog Park Change to contractor Round Barn 1) 3rd concrete pour 2) Setting Building Down 3) Continued wood framing 4) Roof Demolition 5) New Roof  Offsite Improvements 1) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue & W. 8th. This is now scheduled for 7-19-10.

Hang in there Pete! New dog park will open soon.

Hang in there Pete! New dog park will open soon.

Summer Nights in Railroad Square – was a wonderful event with great music, art, food, wine and friends. Many neighbors attended the festivities and then strolled back to DeMeo park for Bocce and the West End Movie night at DeMeo Park. To see photos click here!

We would like to announce (and thank) our new sponsor- D’Argenzio Fine Wines. Our West End Neighborhood sponsors support the neighborhood. Return the favor and support them. Our sponsors are all listed on the website and in our 3 yearly newsletters.

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

Need some hops? A message from a neighbor: Hi Lea,   Could you forward this email out to let folks know that we have hops ready to harvest for trade or anything! For any beer makers in the West End! Cheers!  Rachel Lumberg rlumberg@sonic.net

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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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West End Neighbor News
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
The West End is a busy place- there’s always lots to do. Here’s a run down of recent events:

The West End to Hopmonk Full Moon ride was a great success -with over 20 riders enjoying the lovely weather. The group met at DeMeo Park  and then rode to the Hopmonk via the Joe Rodota trail. After a bit of socializing and sustenance (aka beverage and munchies), the group rode back under a full moon back to West End. Some folks continued onto Railroad Square, ultimately ending up at Starks for a debriefing.  See the ride video- Click here! For more photos Click Here!

Full Moon Riders

Full Moon Riders

Leadership Institute for Ecology and Economy had their June Fellows Happy Hour at DeMeo park- The Leadership Institute, dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future,  trains people to be more effective leaders and to educate community leaders and the public to understand that the future of our economy and quality of life are dependent on each other. The Fellows of the Institute were introduced to the West End- a downtown neighborhood with small, efficient homes easily accessible to local businesses. The event was sponsored by  Thomas & Co. Consulting, Allen Thomas is a 2003 graduate of the institute. They were also treated to beer brewed by the West End’s Dave Drake, yummy appetizers made by Andrew Zarrillow and Burning Hawk Wines poured by Nick Papadopoulos and Scott Johnson.  Leadership Institute

Leadership Institute social at DeMeo Park

Leadership Institute social at DeMeo Park

Burning Hawk Wines- Scott Johnson & Nick Papadopoulos

Burning Hawk Wines- Scott Johnson & Nick Papadopoulos

303 Hewett Street- Wow! Check out the rehabilitation of the historic cottage located at 303 Hewett Street. This 19th Century Vernacular Box house, built before 1904, had fallen into a state of disrepair. It was sold- and the new owner has brought it back to life. Great care and attention to historically correct detail were made by the project manager- “My Handyman” John Moorhead (236-2577).  This is a living example of the benefit of living in a historic district.  This house would not look the same if it was repaired with T111 siding! (Note: the vinyl windows were added before the rehab)

303 Hewett St. BEFORE
303 Hewett St. BEFORE
303 Hewett DURING
303 Hewett DURING
303 Hewett AFTER
303 Hewett AFTER

Our neighbors in Railroad Square have their new clock and it’s a beauty. It was installed on Friday, June 25th. There will be an official dedication on August 6th.

Historic Railroad Square's new clock

Historic Railroad Square's new clock

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West End & Railroad Square Events This Friday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Enjoy a beautiful Summer night- by staying at home! Many events and happenings to enjoy right here in the 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.

Fine Bocce Style!

Fine Bocce Style!

For More Bocce photos (and to see who these stylish shoes belong to) – check out the Bocce 2010 Gallery- Click Here!

West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park-  Join your neighbors this Friday night at  ** 8:45 ** pm to watch the movie Up in DeMeo Park (since the DeTurk Roundbarn is unavailable). Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with.

West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park

West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park

Summer Nights- Railroad Square 6 to 9 p.m. : A summer long celebration on the first Friday of every month, June to September in Historic Railroad Square.  Stroll down to Railroad Square to enjoy music, art, food, wine and socializing. Music acts for July 2nd include:

Mid Block Stage
6:00 to 7:30 | Carter & Bodlovich
7:30 to 9:00 | Steve Pile Band

Wilson Street Stage
6:00 to 9:00 | The Don Giovannis

The Don Giovannis is a six piece band consisting of two vocalists and 4 musicians that play a repertoire of classic Italian songs, sung in Italian and arranged in a style that combines traditional and modern elements. Most of the songs come from the Italian style known as Canzone Napolitana (Neapolitan Songs). What fun!

Then stoll on back to DeMeo Park for Bocce and the West End Movie night.
Street Sweeper is scheduled the First Friday of the Month. If you move your cars off the curb by early morning- you will allow the sweeper to do a thorough job. NOTE: The street sweeper occasionally shows up another day- just the way it works these days.

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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