Tag-Archive for ◊ DeTurk Round Barn ◊

• Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Alert! This West End email is totally animal related…so if you aren’t interested in animals- avert your eyes now!

West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park: Brown Grass: The grass in the new dog park has gone brown in certain areas due to items have been placed over the sprinkler heads. While the contractor attempts to revive the grass there will be a temporary period of daytime watering- so be patient. Also, please don’t leave chairs, safety cones or other items on the grass once you are done with them. Dog Waste: Although we have waited so long to enjoy this new park, there are some folks that are not picking up after their dogs. (Obviously, most of us do…) Many kids are also playing in the dog park right now- for the health and comfort of everyone, please pick up after your dog… and let’s take the teamwork approach on this- KINDLY REMIND others to do the same. There are no shortage of bags- so there are no excuses.

Tequila and her 3 friends

West end dog photo gallery click here!

West End Poodle Party- There are plans for a poodle party at the dog park probably in August. If you have a poodle who would like to attend, please email to get on the list. Of course, all friendly breeds and dogs are welcomed. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net.

West End Feline colony Update: Approximately 30 cats are living in the West End Feline Colony- all cats have been neutered (except two males), given shots and flea protection from Forgotten Felines. Charley Thomas has set up feeding stations. How can you help? 1. You can donate food to Charley- who currently supplies most of the food at her own expense. “Diamond” Naturals is the preferred food and can be purchased at Western Farm Center for a reasonable price. Drop it off on Charley’s porch at 124 W. 6th. 2. Donate to Forgotten Felines- a non profit that neutered, gave shots and flea protection to about 30 cats. That’s pretty amazing- check out their website to donate. Forgotten felines.

Splash Dogs at Sonoma County Fair: Have a water loving pooch? Splash dogs is great fun for water-loving dogs and their people—and even more fun for the audience. Dogs compete for distance, diving from a dock into a 25-ft. pool. The Fair welcomes experienced champion divers as well as novices. Find training tips and lots more info on the Splash Dogs official website. Splash Dogs Info and Registration

Derby Dog Dash at Sonoma County Fair on Sunday, August 8th: If you liked the Wiener Dog Races at the racetrack last year, you’re going to love the Derby Dog Dash. Derby Dog Dash includes all small breeds, so get your Chihuahua, your Poodle or your Puggle in training now. Derby Dog Dash Info

Rocky the Dog- Rocky is a very special dog and he needs a home. Rocky was tied to a fence (on Wilson Street) and severely abused. Luckily the good folks at Sonoma County Animal Care & Control nursed Rocky back to health and prosecuted his abuser. Today, after several months, Rocky is free of any chronic health problems and ready for the loving home he deserves. Despite his past, Rocky is trusting of people, but needs to be introduced at a slower pace. He would prefer an adult only home without any other pets. Rocky already knows sit, stay, shake and lay down. Let’s give this story a happy ending. Rocky the Dog Flyer See Rocky News video

Pet Friendly Dining and Cocktails, Sonoma/Napa- Dan Flock and Jenn Maly have come up with an excellent idea. .. a list of Pet friendly dining and drinking establishments in Napa and Sonoma Counties. This was created out of frustration when traveling locally with dogs in tow, and finding a lot of places are not open to canine clientele. By the way, it’s not a Health department issue if dining outdoors, it’s a choice that restaurants and bars make. So let’s find, mark and spend money at the dog friendly establishments then, eh? Pet Friendly Dining & Cocktails Map

If your West End dog enters the So. Co. Fair Splash Dog or Dog Derby- Let us know! If you have a photo of your dog to put in the gallery- email it to westend@sonic.net

Category: Animals & Lost Pet, Events | Tags: Derby Dog Dash, DeTurk Round Barn, Dog Park, Forgotten Felines, Pet Friendly Dining, pet friendly neighborhoods, Rocky the Dog, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Fair, Splash Dogs, West End, West End Feline Colony, West End neighborhood, West End Poodle Party, Western Farm Center | Comments off

Dog News, Ice Cream Social Day Saturday

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, July 16th, 2010

The weekend is going to the dogs. Here’s a few ideas for you and your four legged friends.

Enjoy the newly opened West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park! After months of anticipation, the new Dog Park has finally opened! It’s just gorgeous, roomy and sure to be a big hit with dog lovers. Of course, the rest of the project is still in progress.

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Doggie Social Day at Western Farm Center- Yummy! Why shouldn’t your dog have ice cream on a hot day? Take your dogs to Western Farm on Saturday for “dog ice cream”.

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

July 18th, Sunday at 10 a.m.- Pug Sunday At DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park- Masses of adorable Pugs congregate once a month at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Even if you don’t have a dog- the masses of socializing Pugs are are very amusing to watch. So stop on by! Of course, other friendly breeds are welcomed to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

Do you have an adorable West End dog? Send their photo to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net and we will place it in our photo gallery. For other West End Dog photos, Click Here!

The West End Annual BBQ on Saturday- welcomes well-behaved, socialized dogs.

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

Category: Animals & Lost Pet, Events | Tags: DeTurk Round Barn, Dog friendly neighborhood, Dog Park, downtown santa rosa, Lea Barron-Thomas, pugs, Round Barn, Santa Rosa, West End, West End neighborhood, Western Farm Center | Comments off

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!

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!

Category: Animals & Lost Pet, Bocce, Development & projects, Events | Tags: Bocce, DeMeo Park, DeTurk Round Barn, Dog Park, Santa Rosa, West End, West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park, West End neighborhood | Comments off

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.

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

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

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!

Category: Development & projects, Neighbor News, Preservation & Historic sites | Tags: Bocce, D'Argenzio Fine Wines, DeMeo Park, DeTurk Round Barn, Dog friendly neighborhood, Dog Park, downtown santa rosa, Railroad Square, Round Barn, Santa Rosa, Summer Nights in Railroad Square, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Dog Park may open this week!

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, June 28th, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn project began in April of this year. Thus far, we’ve seen a beautiful new dog park emerge and the Historic DeTurk Round Barn raised from the ground.

DeTurk Round Barn and Park update- Dog Park will tentatively open at the end of this Week! Project Schedule Highlights: Dog Park 1) Fence painted 2) Testing sod grow-in 3) Dog Park move in (Completed after water source for dogs had been completed) 4) “old” dog park closes. Round Barn 1) 1st concrete pour for floor and column footings 2) Under slab electrical conduit continued 3) 2nd concrete pour for floor and elevator pit Off-site improvements: Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/ W. 8th. Everything is subject to change due to varied circumstances.

There’s more work to be done on the project, but the West End dogs and their owners look forward to using the new dog park.

Merle can hardly stand it!

Peja is beside himself!

Emma & her friend Pandora, look forward to the new park.

For more West End Dog pictures, Click Here! If you would like to have your West End dog’s picture in in the West End Dogs & Dog Park 2010 photo gallery, email a photo to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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!

Category: Animals & Lost Pet, Preservation & Historic sites | Tags: DeTurk Round Barn, Dog Park, downtown santa rosa, Lea Barron-Thomas, Santa Rosa, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Weekend events, DeTurk in News

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, June 03rd, 2010

Rain, Rain Go away! Things to do this weekend (Let’s hope the weather cooperates.):

June 4th, Friday-

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. Wear layers for chilly nights.

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. Summer Nights Info

June 5th, Saturday-

First Saturday Clean up 10 to Noon Meet at CHOP’s – Join volunteers to remove trash/graffiti & fire hazards. This clean up is organized by West End neighbor, Stan Gow. For more info, Click Here!

Chops Summer Open House 1 to 4 p.m. Spend your summer at CHOP’s- There’s a gym, art studio, recording studio, climbing wall and more. Teens and their families are invited to check out CHOP’s this Saturday. Free event, raffle prizes and rock wall will be open. For more info- Click here! or call 707-284-2467 Diana Curtin X12

Deluxe Buckets at Vine Art South A Street Festival 6:00pm – 9:00pm Like to get your Bucket back on Deluxe style? See the Deluxe Buckets, the West End’s own Kelly “KC” Cowan, Dan “Detroit” Murphy, “Sexy” Dan Krause, Cliff “eekins” Hill, who will perform an early set at 6:15pm down north end alley (nearer the park). Plus a later set at the south end alley at 8pm. Hear that: 2 sets in one extravagant fun-time evening of bucket-shakin’! Deluxe Buckets

June 5th & 6th-Wine Country Quilts- Quilt Show & Sale- Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County holds a two-day quilt show each June. Over 400 quilts and quilted items will be displayed by local artists, including the West End’s own Gina Stateler-Calhoun. Location: S. R. Veterans Memorial Building Time: Sat 10- 5 , Sunday 10-4 $8- $10 Admission www.mqsc.org

DeTurk Round Barn in the News- http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100601/ARTICLES/100609973

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

DeTurk Round Barn lifted, Lucy at Depot

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, May 28th, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn was lifted this morning.

DeTurk Round Barn It is an amazing feat when you consider how long that barn has rested in the same place. The process was smooth and gentle on the barn. Great job by Montgomery Heavy Hauling and Structure Relocation and GCCI- The General Contractor over the entire project. GCCI is a local Santa Rosa based, family-run company. This morning, there were generations of the Gentry family on hand to see this memorable event. Thanks for taking such good care of our treasured barn!

DeTurk Round Barn Lifted 5-28-10

More photos of the DeTurk Round Barn and Park- Click Here!

Lucy at the Depot- Lucy Van Pelt is now around town joining Charlie Brown, Snoopy “Joe Cool” and Woodstock!! This past weekend, 30 Lucy statues were painted by local Sonoma County artists. The event was open to the public to watch the artists work to create their vision of Lucy. The statues are now being placed around Santa Rosa and will be on display throughout the summer. Two of them are at the Visitor’s Center- Depot in Railroad Square. A map of statue locations will be inserted into the Press Democrat or can be picked up at the Visitor’s Center.

Lucy at the Visitor's Center

West End Wild Turkey? Spotted yesterday- it spend a little time in Railroad Square and then strolled down W. 6th Street. Guess everyone wants to live in the West End.

Turkey in the West End

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

Category: Development & projects, Neighbor News, Preservation & Historic sites | Tags: DeTurk Round Barn, downtown santa rosa, GCCI Inc., Lucy statues, Montgomery Heavy Hauling and Structure Relocation, Railroad Square, Round Barn, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau and California Welcome Center, Santa Rosa Landmark, West End neighborhood | Comments off

DeTurk Update, Crime alert & Entertainment

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, May 27th, 2010

By now, many of you have noticed the steel beams sticking out of the windows of the DeTurk Round Barn, this is in preparation of the barn being lifted. It will be an exciting step of the project and may happen on Friday. The sod will finally be placed in the dog park and work will continue on the barn while the dog park completes its “grow in”. Tentative Dog Park opening is July 15, 2010- but everything is subject to change due to varied circumstances.

Project Update- In progress or planned- Dog Park: a) Tree and sod placement, b) Painting of fence c) Irrigation testing d) Benches and Final concrete work. Round Barn: a) Shoring and cribbing for barn lift b) Barn lift c) Soil Removal d) Prep for concrete slab & infrastructure. Off-Site Improvements: a) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W. 8th.

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Crime Alert-Bike stolen: Wednesday night (May 19th) one of our nice road bikes — a brown and white Jamis Aurora — was taken from behind our house at 120 9th St. Also happened at around 2AM. I called the police and they drove around the neighborhood a few minutes later with no luck. Russ Scarola

Jamis Aurora Copper

West End Events & Happenings:

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. The West End Neighborhood Association has secured a permit for alcohol and a lavatory for Friday night Bocce season. (Thanks to everyone who paid their dues!) 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. Wear layers for chilly nights.

May 28th, Friday night is the premier of Rent at the 6th Street Playhouse. Enjoy the wonderful amenity of live performances right in the neighborhood. For info Click here!

May 30th, Sunday St. Peterbilt – Sonoma County’s finest double clutchin’, scale jumpin’, mile makin’, tailgaitin’, possum squashin’, cop dodgin’, pinballin’, jackknifen’, gear bustin’ sort of a band will play at Russian River Brewing Co. West End Musician Justin Barr plays lead guitar. St. Peterbilt Russian River Brewing Co.

St. Peterbilt

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!

Category: Bocce, Crime Alerts, Development & projects, Entertainment, Preservation & Historic sites, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Bocce, DeMeo Park, DeTurk Round Barn, Dog Park, downtown santa rosa, Justin Barr, Neighborhood Watch, Russian River Brewing Company, Santa Rosa, St. Peterbilt, West End artists and musicians, West End neighborhood | Comments off

DeTurk Park, Rezoing info, Crime alert

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, May 24th, 2010

The project continues to progress at DeTurk Round Barn & Park- The existing Dog Park will be scaled down to allow work on the Round Barn. The Barn will actually be raised in the near future.

Project Highlights: Dog Park A) Finalize fencing/painting B) Irrigation C) Lay sod D) Site Furnishings E) Grow in period (4-6 weeks) Dog Park opening tentatively set for the week of July 15th. Round Barn: A) Lead abatement B) Basic Demolition C) Pad Prep for shoring Off-site improvements: A) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W 8th. See the entire site plan DeTurk Revised Site plan with ADA stall

The exisiting Dog Park be reduced for Barn construction

Crime Alert: There was an attempted break-in at 709 Davis Street- the Kid Street Learning Center building. It was last week around 2am. One of the neighbors heard a loud crash when they looked outside they saw 2 guys and a girl in the middle of the street. The police were called and a report was taken. They broke the window to the basement. Thankfully the windows are double pane and the 2nd portion wasn’t broke. I’m hopeful that the loud noise is what scared them off. Sheila Accornero Kid Street Learning Center

Rezoning and Notice of Public Hearing questions: Many folks have had questions about the Notice of Public Hearing they received from the City of Santa Rosa. The Notice, which was mailed to 2000 individuals, was a little vague so if you have questions please contact Jessica Jones. She has been doing a terrific job explaining to people what precisely is being proposed and how it impacts their property. Her contact info is jjones@srcity.org or 707-543-3410.

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!

Category: Crime Alerts, Development & projects, Preservation & Historic sites | Tags: Crime, DeTurk Round Barn, Dog Park, Round Barn, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Landmark, West End neighborhood | Comments off

West End Bocce Season Opens This Friday!

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

May 14th, Friday evening at 6 p.m. West End Summer Bocce. It’s finally here! Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food and drinks to share. The West End Neighborhood Association has secured a permit for alcohol and a lavatory for Friday night Bocce season. (Thanks to everyone who paid their dues!) 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. Photos from last year- Click Here!

Don't forget your Bocce Hat!

Bocce Nights at DeMeo Park

Show your West End Garden pride, our neighborhood is known for our fruit trees, edible landscaping and lovely vegetable gardens. Come prepared to sign up your garden project with the 350 Garden Challenge. Sign up sheets will be available at Bocce or sign up yourself at www.igrowsonoma.org/gardens/register Registered Gardens will be photographed for the West End Neighborhood photo gallery. Click here!

May 12th Wednesday 7 p.m. - MISS KITTY & THE BIG DOGS Great musicians playing jump/blues swing. They had them dancing on the sidewalk. West End musician Tim Sarter on bass. All age show. Watch them in action- click here! Location: Cafe Azul 521 4th Street Downtown Santa Rosa

May 16th, Sunday 3 p.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Watch masses of playful pugs cavorting around. Other friendly dogs and breeds are invited to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

The New Horizons Band Spring Concert- a concert band composed solely of musicians age 50 or older, playing woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments gave their Spring Concert on May 7th. West End musician Joan Woodull plays tenor sax. See them in action- Click here! Very impressive!

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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Tag-Archive for ◊ DeTurk Round Barn ◊

Alert! This West End email is totally animal related…so if you aren’t interested in animals- avert your eyes now!

The weekend is going to the dogs. Here’s a few ideas for you and your four legged friends.

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!

The DeTurk Round Barn project began in April of this year. Thus far, we’ve seen a beautiful new dog park emerge and the Historic DeTurk Round Barn raised from the ground.

There’s more work to be done on the project, but the West End dogs and their owners look forward to using the new dog park.

Rain, Rain Go away! Things to do this weekend (Let’s hope the weather cooperates.):

The DeTurk Round Barn was lifted this morning.

The project continues to progress at DeTurk Round Barn & Park- The existing Dog Park will be scaled down to allow work on the Round Barn. The Barn will actually be raised in the near future.