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Crime Report- Bike stolen
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• Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Bikes are evidently a popular item for theft. Living downtown… most of us have bikes to get around. Many neighbors are serious Grand Fondo type bike riders and a few residents have custom made creations. Let’s be diligent about protecting our bikes. Watch for suspicious people especially when they are where they don’t belong… like on your neighbor’s property.

Hey Guys
Finn’s bike was stolen last week too. We figure out of our driveway here on Jefferson.  We aren’t big lock everything up kind of people but just a heads up, they are out there….
Paul Malone

Neighborhood Watch is the most effective and least expensive tool for ensuring the safe environment that we all want for our families. This is homeowner’s insurance that works!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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Missed the Gong Show?
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• Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Boo hoo! You missed the Gong Show. It was a standing room only crowd… and the acts were wonderful.

Brian & Will- "Hey Cow!"

The West Enders left the audience…. well, speechless. There was even a tie breaker at the end between West Enders… people were just pumped up.

Choi and her electric Hula Hoops.

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For video…. click here!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

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Gong Show This Saturday, Blk Wht Cat found
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• Thursday, October 13th, 2011

West Enders… Time to dazzle your friends and neighbors.

October 15th, Saturday…. YES! THIS Saturday. The Gong Show. It’s that time again…. GONG SHOW. All Acts Welcome. Got a secret talent? Wanna win Cash? Hosted by Kelly Cowen and starring… you! Registration at 8:30 pm. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Acts of Silliness Encouraged! Press Democrat

Video Get inspired! Gong Show clips. Video Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) on Gong Show

Location: Toad in the Hole Pub 116 5th Street- Railroad Square Time: Register your act 8:30 Show at 9 p.m.

 

Sylvester needs to go home… or perhaps needs a new home- From a neighbor…..We woke this morning to the meowing of a wayward cat. Black with a white chest and little white on the face, also featuring white feet.  Seems pretty well domesticated but could have been on the lam for a while.  This feline seems to have adopted our porch at 115 6th Street, right next door to the Redwood Gospel Mission.   We’re putting some food out to keep him/her around, in hopes the owners will read this.  We can’t take him/her in due to our resident bunnies. Good Day to All, Jason 115 6th

Cat Found

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- We are especially interested in events in or close to the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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Full Moon Tour Tonight October 12th 6 :15 p.m.
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• Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Warm night, Full Moon…. sounds like a good night to enjoy walking in the West End! End the evening swinging to Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs. Good Times.


October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Tour hosted by Allen Thomas.  Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10.

Walking Tour starts at Depot Park in Railroad Square  Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs at Arlene Francis Center Time: 7:30 p.m. Buy Tickets

You can pay cash at the door.

 

West End Full Moon Tour

West End Full Moon Tour

 

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building). VIDEO Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs- swing, jump, blues Music only $10, pay at the door 7:30 p.m.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

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Full Moons, Gongs and Carnival
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• Wednesday, October 05th, 2011

October 7th, Friday- First Friday Night Sky Program. First Friday Night Sky programs are offered September 2011 to  May 2012.  Learn interesting facts in or about the sky that night. Free but donations to support SRJC’s Planetarium are gratefully appreciated. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis; so arrive early enough to pick up your free parking permit, return it to your vehicle, and arrive back at planetarium by show start. Location:SRJC Planetarium in Lark Hall, Room 2001, Santa Rosa Campus Time:7:00 and 8:30pm

October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. Hear stories of the past and travel to a different time- this year features the 1950s. Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building).  Tour hosted by Allen Thomas.  Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10. Location : The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

October 15th, Saturday- The Gong Show. Get your “acts” together! Music, poetry, dancing, jokes, yoyo tricks, hula hoops! All Acts Welcome. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Location: Toad in the Hole 116 5th Street Time: 9 p.m./Registration at 8:30 pm.

October 15th, Saturday: The Tweed Ride- in honor of bike commuter Luther Burbank. Don your wooly knickers for a leisurely 16-mile along the Joe Rodota Trail to Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm in Sebastopol (and back). The So. Co. museum’s Eric Stanley’s stories and facts will help you imagine how the route looked when Burbank rode it.  Bring: Helmet, water, snacks, clothing layers in case of a inclement wheather. Helmets required for under 18 yrs. and recommended for riders of all ages and require all riders to sign a liability waiver. For info  Sonoma County Bicycle Coaltion at 707-545-0153 or email Sandra@BikeSonoma.org. http://bikesonoma.org Location: Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Time: 10am – 12pm

October 18th Tuesday- December 13th Thursday.  The Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival 2011 at the Rialto Cinemas. The 16th annual Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival will show choice films from Israel, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, France, Canada, Czech Republic, Poland and the United States. Location: Rialto Cinemas @ Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street Times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays. See website for times and tickets. Jewish Community Center

October 29th- Chop’s Halloween Carnival An evening of safe and ghoulish fun. All ages welcome. $4 Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 8 p.m. Chop’s Teen Club

October 29th, Saturday- Cultural History Hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park with Pomo Elder Nick Tipon. Nick Tipon, Pomo Tribal elder, is from the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria and he grew up in the West End. Join Nick and a So. Co. Parks Ranger on a guided hike to the east ridge of Tolay Lake Regional Park. Learn about this incredible property and its history. A 30-minute presentation in the Stone Floor barn will cover cultural resources of the Tribe, their connections to the land and more. Hike requires good physical condition.  For FULL information www.sonomacountyparks.org Location: Tolay Lake Regional Park- end of Cannon Lane, off Lakeville Highway, 5.5 miles east of Petaluma. Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- We are especially interested in events in or close to the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

 

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9th St. Mural, Regatta videos
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• Friday, September 30th, 2011

September is almost gone… but we had a great month. The 9th Street Mural has brightened up the path between St. Rose and West End Neighborhoods. The Great West End and Railroad Square was fabulous. Videos and photos for you to enjoy:

9th Street Community Mural: 2 years of work went into making the mural a reality. The Mural Committee members: Denise Hill from St. Rose Neighborhood & Sher Ennis and Lea Barron-Thomas from West End Neighborhood started the project in the Summer of 2009. This video shows that 2 years in about 2 minutes:  VIDEO

Friedman's

Friedman's

The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mario Uribe created the design. ArtStart  was on hand to train the volunteers to use the stencils. We would also like to thank: Friedman’s for graciously donating all the paint. The Coffee Girls for providing delicious coffee to our hardworking volunteers.   Our wonderful community volunteers: Ellen Nanni, Roberto Vargas, Rubi Lopez, Ed Lopez, Ana Lopez, Deisy Vargas, Maribel Castellanos, Brigitte Carter, Vince Harper, Amy Staten-Custodio, Tom Hermans, Jann Samuels, Joe Lilienthal, Kim Hall, Roxanne Trujillo, Jennifer Watson, Karen Spencer, JoAnne Cohn, Yukary Torres, Adan Rodriguez, Hannah Bartee, Guy & Carol Dean, Deborah Crippen, Fred Dodge, Patrice Galvin, James C. Gimenez, Ken Pinney, Jeff Tayle, Anna Michnicka, Evan Osborn, Karen Morgan, Alex Morgan, Marilyn Hughes, Dave Drake, Betsy Hall, Gene Wright Ken Risling, Kate Sholl, Jeff & Lee Finkle & Allen Thomas. ArtStart women: Chandra Woodworth, Natalie Bertoli. Coffee Girls:  Terry & Christy

We couldn’t have done it with out you! THANK-YOU!

For more photos go to 9th Street Community Mural.

 

A place to walk

A place to walk

2011 Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta: This video will give you a 3 minute sampling of this year’s spectacular Regatta: VIDEO. Our website now features two 2011 Regatta Galleries.

2011 Regatta photos by Ben Rosales features awesome photos taken by Ben Rosales.  Ben has photographed many West End events and we would be happy to give him an excellent recommendation.

3darlings

2011 Great West End/Railroad Square Handcar Has many photos of West Enders and friends.

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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Full Moon Tour, Gong Show & more!
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• Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Fantastic October events!

West End:

October 1st, Saturday- First Saturday Cleanup West Ender Stan Gow organizes this monthly cleanup so we can take care of the Santa Rosa Creek.  Enjoy pizza afterward. Please bring utensils to keep trash impact low. Contribution to lunch, desserts, fruit and appetizers are always welcome. Location: Olive Park, Santa Rosa Time: 10 a.m. First Saturday Cleanup

October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. Hear stories of the past and travel to a different time- this year features the 1950s. Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building).  Tour hosted by Allen Thomas.  Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10. Location : The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

On Boyce Street By B. Rosales

October 15th, Saturday- The Gong Show. Get your “acts” together! Music, poetry, dancing, jokes, yoyo tricks, hula hoops! All Acts Welcome. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Location: Toad in the Hole 116 5th Street Time: 9 p.m./Registration at 8:30 pm.

Other:

October 1st, Saturday- Levi’s GranFondo.This year 7,500 participants from all over the world (and many locals!) will ride the beautiful roads of Sonoma County. This event makes alot of money for worthy causes. NOTE: Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. the north side of the Prince Memorial Greenway creek path between Willowside Rd. & Stony Point Rd. will be heavily traveled by eastbound GranFondo cycling traffic .  Road Closures. Non-participants can enjoy the  FondoSonoma Festival 10am – 6pm at the Finley Center. Best source for GranFondo and supporting events is at their website- click here!

GranFondo Volunteers needed! Over 800 volunteers support this event. To volunteer go to : GranFondoVolunteer or email annie@bikemonkey.net

September 29th, Thursday & 30th, Friday- Special Tasting of the Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Gran Fondo Pinot Noir. D’Argenzio Winery is the official producer of the King Ridge Gran Fondo Pinot Noir. Plate menu of local stuff Pasta -& Meatballs Gelato – Patio and picnic area – Bike & Cycle parking Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time:2-8 p.m. Facebook

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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Regatta and Bicycles
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• Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Subtle Hint: On Sunday the entire West End neighborhood will be inundated with Regatta enthusiasts (and their cars.) If  you are going to need street parking… plan ahead! The Grand Fondo is right around the corner. There will be many ways to celebrate the bicycle.

September 23rd, Gallagher (Comedy) 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 8 p.m. Door, 8:30 Show

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

September 23rd, Friday- Unveiling of Chop’s Handcar- A kick off to the Great Handcar Regatta weekend. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Time: 5-7 p.m. Chop’s Teen Club

September 25th, Sunday- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta is coming! (As if you didn’t know!) Dress to impress. THE HUBBUB CLUB will open and close the regatta this year, as usual. They will start out near Aroma Roasters in the morning but it’s a surprise where they will be by 5:30…. but never fear because you will hear them coming. The BEST source for Regatta information is at: hand-carregatta.com Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September 24th, Saturday- Free Family Day at So. Co. Museum. With activities inspired by their Current exhibit – Customized: The Art and History of the Bicycle including an organized family ride with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Location: Meet in front of the Museum at noon, for a 3 mile loop that will tour Downtown Santa Rosa’s public art installations before returning to the museum. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m./ Meet in front of the museum at Noon for the Family Bike Ride

September 30th, Friday- Whiskey Drome at So. Co. Museum. Museum open late to celebrate the Gran Fondo! Featuring the Whiskey Drome. SCM is part of RadioShack DownTown – a self-guided jaunt through local bars, cafes, and restaurants in Downtown Santa Rosa. Location: Sonoma County Museum Time: 5- 9 p.m.

So. Co. Bicycle Coalition/ Sonoma CountyMuseum Events- Click here!

October 1st, Saturday- Levi’s GranFondo. Late Check-In 5:30am – 7:30am. Ride Starts at 8am Sharp. FondoSonoma Festival 10am – 6pm at the Finley Center . Road Closures. Best source for GranFondo is at their website- click here!

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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R U Ready to Regatta?
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• Monday, September 19th, 2011

The 4th Annual 2011 Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta & Exposition of Mechanical and Artistic Wonders is on September 25th Sunday,  11 a.m. to 6 p.m. As tradition dictates…. it will be blazing hot… so dress with that in mind. Also… we all love our dogs… but leave them home. They can enjoy the cool house- and as you know, they are always happy to see you when you come home!

The BEST source for Regatta information is at: hand-carregatta.com


This year’s theme: Utopian Societies. Whatever shall you wear? Dr. Kitty has the answer:

Buy your tickets!

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162601

Other Regatta Related events:

September 23rd, Friday- Unveiling of Chop’s Handcar- A kick off to the Great Handcar Regatta weekend. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Time: 5-7 p.m. Facebook

September 24th, Saturday- Carny Brat Super Show Extravaganza/ Handcar Regatta Pre Party. Our Vinyl Vows, Sideshow Performers, Magician, Palm Reader, a Burlesque act. $10 advance, $12 Day of show 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 9 p.m. Door, 9:30 Show

 

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

September 25th, Sunday-  STEAMSPLOITATION: Free Music & Art Fair Facebook. Music by The Cigarette Bums, Conspiracy-a-Go-Go and the West End’s own Ananta Fiddle Hooper & more! Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 Sixth St.  Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm  Facebook

September 25th,  Sunday  Regatta Pasta & Wine After party. Dinner, Wine and music. What’s not to like?  Pasta Red Sauce or Pasta Pesto; Bread ; Meat Ball & A Glass of Wine. $22 per person. Location: D’Argenzio  Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time:  5:00pm – 9:00pm Facebook

 

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

Sept. 25th, Sunday- The Perpetual Regatta Post-Party Extravaganza. After a day of fun at the Handcar Regatta, come partake in a wild variety of musical styles at Santa Rosa’s best art and cultural venue, the always affecting and inspiring Arlene Francis Center! Music by: Gabby La La, The Black Hats and Fanfare Zambleta, The Little Lost Boys and more. $10, Bar with ID. For more info, call (707) 326-5274 Location: The Arlene Francis Center for Spirit Art and Politics 99 Sixth Street Time: 5:30- 11:30 Facebook

September 25th, Sunday-  The Handcar Regatta After-Party Specatular! After an exciting day of festivities in the sun, come down to the Last Day Saloon to enjoy a refreshing beer and some fantastic live music by ! The David Luning Band (folk rock), Three Legged Sister (beautiful harmonies), Old Jawbone (good times Americana) and more.$8 All ages until 10 p.m., then 21 and up. For more info, call (707) 326-5274 Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6:00pm until after midnight Facebook

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- sometimes more because we are so blessed. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

 


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Last Bocce, 9th Street Mural
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• Monday, September 19th, 2011
A few photos….

The last West End Bocce night of the season was well attended and the weather was cooperative. It was an evening with great food and company. We took our traditional last photo of the season…. thanks to Brian Howlett for taking our photo. To see more photos from bocce- go to Bocce 2011 in our photo gallery.

The 2011 West End Bocce photo

The 2011 West End Bocce photo

The 9th Street Mural Community has been completed except for the neighborhood names that will face each neighborhood.   We had over 30 volunteers help paint last Saturday!

The Mural Committee members: Denise Hill from St. Rose Neighborhood & Sher Ennis and Lea Barron-Thomas from West End Neighborhood started the project in the Summer of 2009. Their goal was to take a dark, uninviting space and make it friendlier and easy to maintain. It was a simple project but took a long time to get through the City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places and CalTrans approval processes. We couldn’t have done it without  Tara Matheny-Schuster, Art Coordinator for City of Santa Rosa.

The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mario Uribe created the design. ArtStart  was on hand to train the volunteers to use the stencils. We would also like to thank:  Our wonderful community volunteers. Friedman’s for graciously donating all the paint. The Coffee Girls for providing delicious coffee to our hardworking volunteers.   We couldn’t have done it with out you! THANK-YOU! For more photos go to 9th Street Community Mural.

A place to walk

A friendlier place to walk!

 

9th St. Community Painting Day 2

9th St. Community Painting Day 2

9th St. Community Paint Day 1

9th St. Community Paint Day 1

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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