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Last Bocce, Mural Painting, White Water Rodeo

• Monday, September 12th, 2011

Our last West End Summer Bocce is this Friday… you won’t want to miss it. On Saturday, you can also participate in beautifying the dull, neglected 9th Street overcrossing. Kid fun alert! The White Water rodeo, also on Saturday, promises to be extremely entertaining. Best of all almost everything is right in the neighborhood.

In the West End:

September 16th, Friday- West End Summer Bocce. LAST ONE! West End Summer Bocce. Celebrate the West End- neighbors and friends, great food and bocce in a family & kid environment. Well behaved dogs are invited to attend. Bring food or drink to share. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6 p.m.

Last Bocce this Friday!

September 17th, Saturday- 9th Street Mural Community Painting Day #2 Help us paint! The St. Rose and West End neighborhoods have joined forces to create a mural for the 9th Street under crossing. The goal is to create an attractive, comfortable, graffiti-free experience for the pedestrian, bike rider, driver or neighbor who may travel through this under crossing. The design, by Mario Uribe, is also easy to maintain by neighborhood volunteers. Help us paint! Snacks and beverages provided. Location: 9th Street Undercrossing. 9th Street between Wilson and Morgan Street Time: 9 a.m. Facebook

Day 1 Volunteers

September 17^th, Saturday- 7^th Annual Kid’s Street Poker Run, BBQ & Car Show. Rev up your engines and go hog wild. BBQ & Car show 2:30- 4 p.m. Poker run 8:30- 10:30. Location: Kid St. 709 Davis- www.kidstreet.org register for poker run.

September 17^th- 24^th- Creek Week. A week long series of walks, bike rides and activities for all ages. This will be a time of fun and adventure, with educational activities for everyone at your local creeks and nature areas. Creek Week event: September 17^th, Saturday- Whitewater Rodeo On Santa Rosa Creek (all ages welcome) Build a toy boat and race it down Santa Rosa Creek. Don’t have time to build a boat? Materials and assistance will be available to build your own vessel that morning. Wear shoes that can get wet. Laughs and prizes, everyone is a winner! Boy Scouts and Lifeguards will be on hand to demonstrate their skills and provide water safety. For more info: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org Time: 10:30 a.m.- noon Location: Meet at the Pierson Street bridge (near # 5 Pierson Street between W. 3rd and W. 6th Streets) Creek Week

September 18^th- Pug Play Day Piles of Pugs play and cavort. It’s a sight to see. Pug Play Day is held the 3rd Sunday of every month. For more info: Lisa Howard

September 18th, Sunday- The Great Burro Studios presents Rock-Cital 17 featuring So. Co. Youth Rock bands (a variety of rock covers) All ages. Location: Last DaySaloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 12 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Other:

September 14^th -Solar Thermal Workshop – Clean Energy Series Workshop. Held every 2^nd Wednesday until December. Location: 25 Stony Point Road, UFO Bldg., Room M Time: 6-7 p.m. For more info: CEA

September 16^th & 17^th, Friday and Saturday- S. R. Rural Cemetery Lamp Light Tour. Walk at night through Santa Rosa’s oldest cemetery to see and hear all new dramatic portrayals of some of our city’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery- Tours leave from the McDonald Gate. Time: For ticket and times go do S. R. Rural Cemetery Events

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

Category: Bocce, Clean-up, Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: 9th Street Mural project, Bocce, DeMeo Park, downtown santa rosa, Kid St. Poker Run, Last Day Saloon, Lea Barron-Thomas, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa Creek, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

W. E. BBQ & Bike Parade This Saturday

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

The West End Neighborhood Association BBQ and Bike Parade is THIS Saturday at DeMeo Park. Bike Parade at 1 p.m. (Decorate your Bike! Bike helmets required 18 yrs and less. Helmets available if you don’t have one.); BBQ at 3 p.m. Looking for volunteers to coordinate Kid’s activities, for clean up & set up and to be Safety Marshals for the Bike Parade. Call Allen 707-477-8422 to volunteer.

2011 BBQ & Bike Parade

Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.

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Fireworks, Bocce and Creek

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Rain?! What the heck was that about? Well, never mind. Summer is in full swing.

The West End Neighborhood Association Bicycle Parade and BBQ is on July 16th, Saturday. Mark it on your calendars! The Bike parade will start at 1 p.m. at DeMeo Park. BBQ will start at 3 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Don’t forget to decorate your bike!

West End Bike Parade- July 16th. Don't forget to decorate!

Bocce, wine and friends- Every Thursday night 4- 8 p.m.- D’Argenzio Winery holds Wine Down Thursday…. they have just finished they bocce courts and they are awesome. Every Friday night- West End Summer Bocce. Celebrate the West End- neighbors and friends, great food and bocce in a family & kid environment. Well behaved dogs are invited to attend. Bring food or drink to share.

July 1- Summer Nights at Railroad Square. A Summer Street Party featuring wine tasting, live music, outdoor dining, crafters and art. The event is free, with wine tasting available for $20 with proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations. Location: Historic Railroad Square- 4^th Street from Wilson to Davis Street. Time: 6- 9 p.m. For more info: http://snrrs.com

July 2^nd- First Saturday Clean up This Independence Weekend also celebrate your interdependence by cleaning up the Creek. The Creek is part of our water supply, provides us with recreation, contributes to wildlife habitat and the peace of mind of a babbling brook. Come join us Saturday. We will clean the Creek and if anybody is interested do some weeding and cleanup at the park. Lunch will be provided, pizza. So come join us as we take care of most valuable asset. Stan Gow Stan@1Saturdaycleanup.org Location: Meet at Olive Park near foot bridge Time: 10 a.m. First Saturday Clean Up

First Saturday Clean Up

July 3rd, Sunday- Go for a Train Ride. West Ender Andre Siedentopf and the Redwood Empire Live Steamers invite you to come for a train ride this 4th of July weekend. Mention you saw invitation on Facebook and you’ll get 1st ride FREE. Only a $1 a ride after that. The Redwood Empire Live Steamers is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Sonoma Counties Railroad history through the re-creation, in miniature, of railroad equipment and historic landmarks. Location: Youth Community Park 1500 Fulton Rd Time: 12- 4 p.m. Facebook

Come for a Train Ride.

July 4th, Monday – RED, WHITE & BOOM! S. R. Fireworks Celebration Food, Drinks, Live Music – A family-friendly Community Celebration Event! Presented by S. R.’s Police Officers & Firefighters and Active 20/30 Club #50. Proceeds benefit Schools Plus to help save Spring Sports Programs! NOTE: No glass, alcohol, dogs, BBQs, personal fireworks or pop-up tents ~ No tailgating please. Admission: $7 – Adults & kids 13+ / $3 – Kids 6-12 / Free – 5 & under / Parking: $5 Location: So. Co. Fairgrounds Carnival Area Lawn Organization: Active 20 30 Club, S. R. Police Officers Association & S. R. Time: Gates Open 4pm; Music @ 5pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm/DarkContact: David Hagele Phone: 707-578-7800 Website: www.santarosaredwhiteandboom.com

Happy 4th of July!

June 30-Sept 29 Lunch in the Sculpture Garden
Enjoy the Sonoma County Museum’s new Evert B. and Norma Person Sculpture Garden every Thursday. A food truck will be at the museum serving gourmet crepes and light entertainment/workshops are scheduled! Small admission fee will apply. Free to members. Location: So. Co. Museum 425 7th St. Time: 11:30am-1:30pm sonomacountymuseum.org

Announcement Guidelines: The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest. Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

Category: Bocce, Clean-up, Entertainment, Events, Holiday, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: Andre Siedentopf, Bike, bike friendly neighborhood, Bocce, DeMeo Park, First Saturday Clean Up, Red, Redwood Empire Live Steamers, Stan Gow, West End, West End Bicycle Parade, West End neighborhood, White & Boom | Comments off

Big Dogs, Tours and Documentaries

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, June 20th, 2011

The weather is finally warming up… and as always there is a variety of events and happenings to choose from. West Enders can enjoy Bocce at DeMeo Park every Friday night. We also are usually within walking or biking distance to the best events in Santa Rosa. Take advantage of having the Rialto Cinema right in the neighborhood- the films are unique and flavorful.

Late June events:

June 21^st ,Tuesday- Making the Boys “The Boys in the Band” the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience changed everything. Making the Boys explores the enduring legacy and controversy that endures to this day “The Boys in the Band”. Tickets on sale now at rialtocinemas.com. Tickets may also be purchased at our box office at the Sixth Street Playhouse on the day of each showing. Adults are $10 and Seniors (60 and up) are $8. Location: Sixth Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street Time: 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

June 22, Wednesday Help send Snoopy as our Goodwill Ambassador. This will be the first Snoopy ever on the Korean Island, Jejudo, Santa Rosa’s sister city. For 10 years, we have exchanged students and performers between our two cities. Jejudo has sent 3 statues over the years and this will be our first. A 30 inch bronzed Snoopy will be placed on a 36 inch pedestal that will be made in Jejudo and placed on a street named “Santa Rosa”. Help send the Snoopy Monument and taste some wine… all for $20. Foodie Truck will be on site. More Info Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Questions? call Ray D’Argenzio 707 280 4658 or Don Taylor 525 1690

Don Taylor with Snoopy

June 22nd, Wednesday Night Market. Every Wednesday night downtown Santa Rosa holds a market with produce, crafts, food and music. This Wednesday is Nascar Night (Whoo Hoo!) This is a great opportunity to see musical group, “Juan Boulder”- featuring the West End’s own Bob Murnane (Murnane Floors on W. 6th Street). They will play on the 3rd Stage. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5- 8:30 p.m. (Rosie Explorer Tour No Tours – Rosie Repairs)

Juan Boulder

June 24th, Friday- Bridal Fashion Show & benefit for ArtStart. An evening at the DeTurk Round Barn for Rustic Romance, food, fun and fashion all. See the latest trends in bridal gowns and taste incredible food and wine while exploring your options for your big day. $20/person $30 “Couples Price” Location: Deturk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7pm-9:30pm Brown Paper Tickets

June 25^th Sat. – History Walking Tours at the Rural Cemetery. Meet at the Franklin Gate. Free admission. Donations appreciated. 70 minute docent led walk through pioneer cemetery. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery Located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Time: Tours leave every 10 minutes from 10a.m. to 11 a.m.

June 25th, Saturday- D’Argenzio winery and Time Traveler Tours Special Event- D’Argenzio Winery and Time Traveler Tours are teaming up to give a short walking tour of Railroad Square that will show guests where the Santa Rosa wine industry began. The tour will highlight old winery sites and give a history of early wine making in Santa Rosa. Wine and appetizers will served at D’Argenzio Winery after the tour. $20 Tickets Location: Tour will meet in Railroad Square by S. R. Visitor’s Center. Time: 3- 5 p.m.

June 28^th , Tuesday- Something Ventured 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. A documentary about Silicon Valley’s first venture capitalists and the companies they helped bring to life. The film also includes some of the finest entrepreneurs sharing how they worked with these venture capitalists to grow world-class companies like Intel, Apple, Cisco, Atari, Genentech, Tandem and others. Emmy-Award-winning filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine will be joining us for Q&A following each showing of Something Ventured. Tickets on sale now at rialtocinemas.com. Tickets may also be purchased at our box office at the Sixth Street Playhouse on the day of each showing. Adults are $10 and Seniors (60 and up) are $8.

June 29th, Wednesday- MISS KITTY AND HER BIG DOGS will play at the Wednesday night market. Miss Kitty & the Big Dogs featuring West End musician Tim Sarter on bass. The other excellent band members are Shannon Rider, Paul Urguhart, Dennis Sherman, Mark Marelli, Brandon Hunt & Justin Enright. The Hubbub Club will hold a musical parade. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5- 8:30 p.m.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Mid June- Rosie, Irma and DeTurk

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Gorgeous days but chilly nights. Don’t let that stop you… just bring layers and carry on.

Every Thursday- Wine Down Thursdays at D’Argenzio Winery Music, Food & Wine Facebook

Every Friday- West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo Park Time to socialize and play bocce. Bring a dish to share and LOTS of layers to laugh in the face of chilly nights. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6:30 p.m.

June 13^th, Monday-The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. The Topp Twins, yodeling, lesbian, comedian, twin sisters capture the hearts of New Zealand. Winner of Best Documentary at the Toronto Intnl. Film Festival. Tickets at rialtocinemas.com. Adults $10; Seniors (60 and up) are $8. Location: Sixth Street Playhouse

June 15th, Wednesday- Downtown Market. Rosie Explorer Tours: Franco American Bakery, a 100 year tradition. Tour Guide, Allen Thomas. For more information call Bill Montgomery at 573-0103.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

June 18^th , Saturday- 6^th Street IMPROV! A unique evening of hilarious, creative Mayhem. Vacation Get Away show. Location: 6^th Street Playhouse Time: 8 p.m. Check website for more info http://www.6thstreetplayhouse.com June 17^th- Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn- Flight of the Navigator. 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

2011 West End Movie Night Schedule

June 19^thSunday Pug Play Day Lots of snuggly pugs meet up for fun and snorts. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 10 a.m. Don’t Forget: to June 26^th, Sunday. The Mystery of Irma Vep. This play stars West Ender Craig Miller and it’s hilarious. 2 actors play a total of eight characters.Press Democrat Location: 6^th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6^th Street Check website for showtimes and tickets. See photos on facebook

Craig Miller in Mystery of Irma Vep

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Early June- DeTurk movies, Rialto film fest & more

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, June 01st, 2011

We’re ready for a summer season of events and activities, now we just need the weather to cooperate. The West End plays Bocce at DeMeo Park every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. West End Summer Movie nights start this Friday ( “weather permitting”. Let’s cross our fingers!) There’s lots of other things to do too… take a gander and pick your favorites.

June 3rd- September 9th- 2011 West End Summer Movie Nights. Family friendly movies will be projected against the side of the barn- all movies start at DARK. Questions? Email Paul or Veronica at jordanpoling@gmail.com

June 3rd, Friday- Toy Story 3. 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.

2011 West End Movie Night Schedule

June 3^rd, Friday to June 26^th, Sunday. The Mystery of Irma Vep. On a “dark and stormy night,” Lady Enid arrives at an estate with her new husband and strange things begin to happen- a hilarious comedy that has everything. Location: 6^th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6^th Street. Check website for show times and tickets http://www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

June 3, July 1, August 5 & Sept 2- Summer Nights at Railroad Square. A Summer Street Party featuring wine tasting, live music, outdoor dining, crafters and art. The event is free, with wine tasting available for $20 with proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations. Location: Historic Railroad Square- 4^th Street from Wilson to Davis Street. Time: 6- 9 p.m. For more info: http://snrrs.com

June 4^th- First Saturday Clean up Help take care of restored Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. Clean up and then pizza for lunch afterward. Please bring utensils so we may keep our trash impact low. Contribution to lunch, desserts, fruit and appetizers are always welcome. Location: Meet at Olive Park Time: 10 a.m. First Saturday Clean Up

June 4th, Saturday- Celebrating The Last Day Saloon’s 38th Year and 10th Anniversary in Santa Rosa with Pride & Joy (r&b Motown) 21+ Location: The Last Day Saloon Time: 8:30 PM door • 9:00 PM show buy tickets online at www.lastdaysaloon.com

June 4^th and 5, Saturday & Sunday Wine country Quilts Moonlight Quilters of So. Co. West End Textile Artist Gina Stateler-Calhoun invites you to see locally created quilts. One-day admission: $8 2 day admission $10 Child $2. Location: S. R. Veterans Memorial Building 1351 Maple Ave. Time: Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-4 http://mqsc.org

Wine Country Quilts June 4 & 5th

June 5^th, Sunday, So. Co. Pride and Celebration. This year’s celebration was organized by the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, so it will feature more Glitter, more Glam and more Indulgence! Talented Westender, ANANTA will perform. She is an alternative/ambient electric violinist, cellist, beat mistress and hula-hooper extraordinaire. Location: Guerneville Lodge 15905 River Road Guerneville, California Time: 11 a.m to 6 p.m. http://www.anantafiddlehooper.com

June 8^th, Wednesday- Rialto Film Festival- “Conviction” Betty Anne Waters, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction of her older brother Kenny. Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through an 18 year quest to free Kenny. Screenwriter and So. Co. resident Pamela Gray, appear for Q&A following the 4:00pm and 7:00pm showings. Adults $10 Seniors (60 and up) are $8. Location:Rialto Theater at 6th Street Playhouse Time: Shows at 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Tickets on sale now at rialtocinemas.com.

Bocce, fiddle hooper and New flashes

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Every Friday night- West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo Park at 6:30 p.m. Meet your friends and neighbors at our beautiful park to gossip, grub and game! Bring a dish to share. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a use permit that allows us to to drink a little wine (in the true Italian style) while we play bocce. The permit is only for Friday Night Bocce and folks participating in the event. This is a family and dog friendly event. No glass in the park as per park rules. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6:30 p.m. See Bocce 2011 Photo Gallery

Don't miss W. E. Summer Bocce!

May 27^th Friday, · FML: An Evening with Conspiracy-A-Go-Go, Sharky Coast, & ANANTA. This is your chance to see the West End’s own amazing ANANTA Fiddle Hooper! (www.anantafiddlehooper.com) . Coffee, donuts, music in and intimate environment. All ages. No Cover. Location: My Friend Joe’s Coffee Shop 1810 Mendocino Ave. Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

West End updates and announcements:

West End Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn Park is coming! Paul & Veronica have a whole summer schedules of movies. First Movie is on June 3rd- Toy Story 3- More info to follow.

West End Kid’s Talent Show- If you missed it… see the video. It was a great show. Thanks to Jacqueline Smith for this great event. You can see the video on the West End Facebook Page. VIDEO

Thank you to all my awesome West End neighbors for the roses and offer of roses for our Rose Parade float. It turned out great!! Check out the to the photo album. Like our club ( Redwood Empire Live Steamers Interactive Museum) if you want!! Thanks again, Andre Siedentopf

Fun Bike Unicorn Club wins award at Luther Burbank Rose Parade. Congrats! 1st and 2nd place winners: 117th Luther Burbank Rose Parade Self Propelled — Group: Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition; FBUC: Fun Bike Unicorn Club Press Democrat

Fun Bike Unicorn Club (Very busy last weekend) were highlighted at WIRED. (Great photo of Skye Barnett too) Zombie-Defense Tech, Post-Apocalyptic Bikes Rule Maker Faire

6th St. Underpass gets funding Press Democrat

Announcement Guidelines: The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest. Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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Bocce and talented kids

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, May 20th, 2011

Don’t forget, the Kid’s Talent Show on Sunday.

May 22nd, Sunday Children’s talent show We have a few local kiddos (and need more) that want to show off their talents. Allen and Lea have graciously offered to host the kid’s talent show on Sunday, May 22 about 3pm. It will be a small “low key” talent show. Please bring a kid, an act and some wine or a snack to share. Smiles, Jacquie Any questions, ideas or RSVP to jacquelinedl@earthlink.net

West End Summer Bocce is off to a good start. We had about 70 folks who came to share food, talk and play bocce. If you didn’t make it tonight… it’s okay because it’s every Friday night. We will see you next time. Bocce photos

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Opening Bocce Night Friday May 20th

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Ahhh… good times are just ahead. Bocce season is opening Friday Night and there’s a summer full of fun events ahead.

Friday Night, May 20th- West End Summer Bocce begins. It’s finally time to spend wonderful nights at DeMeo Park! Bocce is a most incredible social event- and lucky for us it is EVERY Friday night! Bring a dish to share. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a use permit that allows us to to drink a little wine (in the true Italian style) while we play bocce. The permit is only for Friday Night Bocce and folks participating in the event. This is a family and dog friendly event. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6:30 p.m. See Bocce 2010 Photo Gallery

Other upcoming events to put on your calendar. These are the best Summer offerings, many feature West End Artists and they are all within walking or biking distance:

July 16th, Saturday- West End Neighborhood Annual BBQ and Bicycle Parade. Decorate your favorite human powered contraption and ride in the parade! (Remember- 18 years and younger must wear bike helmets.) BBQ to follow.

The 2010 Bike Parade

June 12th, Sunday- 3rd Annual Mostly Python. Silly people take to the streets to be silly…..Live Monty Python skits from the “TOAD PLAYAS”,live bands,food,beers in the street.holy grails,fun ,frivolity and good times in the street outside the Toad.

June 10th- 12th- Harmony Festival. Maxfield Arts and the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (FBUC) present an exciting new attraction for Harmony Festival 2011 titled The Steampunk Garage, including Santa Rosa-based builders also known as Whiskeydrunk Cycles, Todd Barricklow, Krank-Boom-Clank and The Feed Barn, all of whom are intimately entwined with the North Bay’s popular annual Hand-car Regatta. Ananta De Tally plays on June 12th.

July 10th- August 14th -Live at Julliard. Every Sunday evening- enjoy live music in a beautiful setting. Most important dates (featuring West End artists!) July 10th- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, August 14th- Quarter Mile Combo. Two awesome bands you will not want to miss!

September 25th, Sunday- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta. Not to miss… and don’t forget to buy your tickets now. Handcar Regatta

Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.

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

Bocce, Stan Gow and Talented kids

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

West End neighbor, Stan Gow was featured in the Press Democrat for his great work in cleaning up the Creek. Stan’s First Saturday Clean Up happens every month and is listed in the West End Calendar. You are always invited to lend a hand. Press Demo Creek Cleanup Crews For more info http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org

Somewhere, Under the rainbow....

This week’s calendar:

May 18th, Wednesday – Neighborhood Meeting with BoDean Co., Inc. Suppliers of Quality Aggregates & Asphalt. Meeting to discuss health concerns with operation. Call Allen Thomas for addl. info (707) 477-8422. Location: 1060 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa Time: 7 p.m. BoDean Co info at www.bodeancompany.com

May 20th, Friday- West End Summer Bocce opens. It’s HERE! West End Summer Bocce starts THIS Friday. Starting May 20th you can count on Bocce EVERY Friday night in the Summer in beautiful DeMeo Park. Meet your neighbors and friends for a few hours of chatting, snacking and, of course, bocce. Location: DeMeo Park (Corner of W. 7th and Polk Street) Time: 6:30 p.m.

West End Bocce Nights

May 21st, Saturday- 117th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade. This is one of Sonoma County’s most honored traditions and one of the oldest and largest events of its kind in Northern California. Parade starts at 10 a.m. REMEMBER! You can ride with Whiskey Drunk cycles ( see Critical Corn Facebook invite) or So. Co. Bicycle Coalition (See their calendar- wear a “hoe down” outfit) 2011 Rose Parade Route for more info Click Here!

West End Kids have lots of talent!

Remember, low key and fun is the idea. Kids can sing, play the kazoo, lip sync, recite a poem, perform magic tricks, tell jokes, act in a skit with other kids, juggle or display tricks they’ve taught the dog.

May 23^rd Monday- Bike in Movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. So Co. Bicycle Coalitions Annual Bike-In Movie. The event features free, secure valet bike parking! Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Admission is $5 – $15 sliding scale. The event will include raffle drawings and E.T. Trivia! Note: please remember to bring your bike lights, and remember that children under 18 are required by law to wear bike helmets when riding. Location: 6^th Street Playhouse (52 West 6^th Street) Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. screening. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition

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2011 BBQ & Bike Parade

Rain?! What the heck was that about? Well, never mind. Summer is in full swing.

The West End Neighborhood Association Bicycle Parade and BBQ is on July 16th, Saturday. Mark it on your calendars! The Bike parade will start at 1 p.m. at DeMeo Park. BBQ will start at 3 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Don’t forget to decorate your bike!

Late June events:

Gorgeous days but chilly nights. Don’t let that stop you… just bring layers and carry on.

Don’t forget, the Kid’s Talent Show on Sunday.

Ahhh… good times are just ahead. Bocce season is opening Friday Night and there’s a summer full of fun events ahead.

Other upcoming events to put on your calendar. These are the best Summer offerings, many feature West End Artists and they are all within walking or biking distance: