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Two Important Meetings
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• Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Mark these Important Dates on your calendars- both of the projects can have a profound effect on our neighborhood and homes. Take the time- learn, ask questions and make comments.  It’s our neighborhood- let’s take an active role in deciding what goes on here.

February 8th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting  This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253 wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

Asphalt Silos

BoDean Neighborhood Meeting NOtice

 February 2nd, Thursday- DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit- Neighborhood Meeting. The City of SR would like to make changes to the DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit. City of Santa Rosa Project Planner Noah Housh 543-4322 nhoush@srcity.org Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 6 p.m.

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January News
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• Thursday, January 12th, 2012
 The birds are singing, the sun is shining… Is it winter time? Western Farm is in the news, SMART has announced that they will be able to extend the line to the Guerneville Road Station and a house of despair gets hope.

Neighbors:

Thank Goodness!  This once glorious historic building has had a very sad history of neglect and abuse. West Enders Betsy Hall and Gene Wright have purchased the house on the corner of 7th and Davis and will slowly revive the property. They plan to make it a property that will make the West End proud.  It’s a big project but it will make such a difference to this neighborhood. Thank you!

A West End house of dreams

Luther Burbank Parade Entry: A West End Neighborhood entry in the parade this year?  Deborah Crippen has a few ideas… any one else interested in getting involved? The parade is on May 19th and the theme is Rockin’ Round the Roses.

Parade potential?

Things to do:

Jan. 13th, Friday – Daniel Castro Band  (blues) $10 21yrs+ Location: Last Day Saloon  Time: 8:00 PM door • 8:30 PM show

Jan. 14th, Saturday -  Tainted Love + DJ Rob Cervantes  (80′s dance hits) $20 21yrs+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time:  9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM

News:

Western Farm Center: Feed Store a Paradise for Pets. Press Democrat  More photos here.

Smart Announces Plans for Additional Stations Press Democrat

6th Street underpass: Work should start sometime after May 14th and projected to take 26 weeks to complete. This will complete an anticipated cross town connection. 6th/ W. 6th is designated as a bicycle boulevard on the Bicycle Master Plan

Crime Reports:

01/05/2012 09:30 PM. Madison St. Vandalism just occurred Case number: 120050373

01/05/2012 09:18 PM. Disturbance Party Decker St. Case number: 120050369

01/05/2012 06:49 PM. Boyce St. Burglary  Report Case number: 120050330

12/23/2011 09:21 PM – Boyce Street Arrest Case number: 113570263

 12/26/2011 02:06 AM. W 7th Street/Madison Street suspicious circumstances Case number: 113600010

12/29/2011 01:10 PM. W6th St./Adams Street Suspicious veh occupied Case number: 113630139

12/29/2011 10:41 PM Hewett Street Disturbance Party Case number: 113580210

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Cheer on the New Year at 6th Street Playhouse
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• Saturday, January 07th, 2012

 6th Street Playhouse, an award-winning local theater, presents their January productions of “The 39 Steps” and “The Drowsy Chaperone.”  Spend an evening enjoying music, laughter, the hilarity of improv in our very own neighborhood.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – Jan. 13 to Feb. 5, 2012 – GK Hardt Theatre:  What happens when a lonely man has a love affair with his favorite Broadway musical? “The Drowsy Chaperone,” is a classic, jazz-age musical-comedy where a man’s vivid imagination transforms his drab apartment into a glittering showcase of show stopping singing and dancing, dazzling costumes and magical sets. Tickets $15 to $35.

THE 39 STEPS – Jan. 6 to Jan.  to Jan. 22, 2012 – Studio Theatre: Combine a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps.” This fast-paced, action-packed Tony and Drama Desk award-winning whodunit features four actors playing over one hundred fifty zany characters. It’s a thrilling, hilarious, unforgettable theater experience. Tickets: $10 to $25

The 39 Steps kicks up a good laugh

6th STREET IMPROV! – Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 – Studio Theatre:  Step back in time with 6th Street Improv as the troupe takes audience suggestions to create a funny and entertaining 1940′s style Improvised Radio Show with music, sound effects, comedy and a sponsor from, well only The Shadow knows. Tickets $14.

To reserve tickets or for more information call 707-523-4185 or visit the website at www.6thstreetplayhouse.com  6th Street Playhouse 52 West 6th Street

6th St. Playhouse

You have a part to play! Keep the “curtain up” and local theater legacy thriving with your ticket reservations or donations to the 6th Street Playhouse. Help raise much needed funds by donating online at: http://www.6thstreetplayhouse.com/participate/donations/

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. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

 

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What’s UP at the DeTurk Round Barn & Park?
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• Thursday, January 05th, 2012
Historic, unique and beautiful-  DeTurk Round Barn and Park is a special place in Santa Rosa, downtown and of course, the West End Neighborhood. Obviously the site has gone through a major transformation but do you really know what’s happening  at the DeTurk Round Barn & Park?

West End Neighborhood Meetings – are held in the DeTurk Round Barn. In the Spring and Fall, neighbors gather to meet, greet and learn about the latest West End news. Quite a stunning place to have a neighborhood meeting!

The West End' Meets at DeTurk Round Barn

New Classes offered at DeTurk Round Barn. Flying Crane Qigong will be offered through Santa Rosa Rec & Parks on Wednesdays at 10 am at the De Turk Round Barn.  This qigong class can be done sitting or standing and will increase flexibility, balance and stamina.    Instructor:  Aleta Drummond MD – practicing Psychiatrist and Medical Acupuncturist with over 20 years as a practitioner of yang style Tai Chi and other various Qigong forms.  Registration available immediately for first class! Weds 1/18-2/8 (4 weeks)  Class 62890  DeTurk Round Barn  18+  10:00-11:30am $46 S. R. residents. To register call 543-3737 or log on to santarosarec.com

DeTurk Class Information

Wondering about renting out the DeTurk Round Barn? It’s a spectacular site for events, meetings and seminars. For more information or to book, please contact Mickey Remy at 707-543-3285 or  rentdeturkroundbarn@srcity.org  The DeTurk Round Barn is open for public viewing most Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm.  Please call 707-543-3285 to confirm a specific date.  De Turk Rental Rates    Event Photos

The West End Vintage Rose garden- in spite of being uprooted and spending several months in pots- our vintage roses were replanted in their new location. They spent this year re-establishing themselves- and have been under the loving care of our W. E. Rose Garden lady Gina Stateler-Calhoun. The rose garden is bound to be lush and incredible in the upcoming season.

"Georgetown" Rose

DeTurk Round Dog Park- Well used and well loved, the dog park is a social gathering place for neighbors and other dog loving residents. There  is a monthly Poodle Party and Pug Play day held at this great little park. Although the park has suffered with irrigation issues… S. R. Rec and Parks assures us that those have been fixed.   Peja- the Golden Retriever and owners Cherie and Jeremy Kemp live close to the park and cheerfully spend time keeping it in order.  We are fortunate that many dog park “regulars” dedicate themselves to caring for this lovely little jewel right in our own neighborhood.

Peja

Aren’t we lucky?

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The Start of a New West End Year
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• Tuesday, January 03rd, 2012
Happy New Year!(… unless, of course, you think it’s your last year on earth !) The gorgeous weather is uplifting. No winter blahs- so go out and enjoy.

It’s here! The Bohemian’s New Year’s cover features the art of William Smith, artist/printmaker and West End resident. FYI-  William Smith is also a selected artist in the Sonoma Valley Museum of Arts upcoming show, “Undiscovered” the show runs January 14th- March 18th at  Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway Sonoma, CA 95476.

Art by William Smith

January 5th, Thursday- Wine Down with Amber Lee. Every Thursday, you can relax with friends, drink wine, eat and enjoy entertainment at D’Argenzio Winery. Location: Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square 1301 & 1305 Cleveland Ave. Time: 5:30- 9 p.m. Facebook

January 6th- January 22nd- The 39 Steps. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy movel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the 39 Steps- a fast paced thriller packed with nonstop laughs as four actors play more than 150 zany characters. Location: 6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street http://www.6thstreetplayhouse.com for showtimes and tickets.

January 7th, Saturday-  First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

January 7th, Saturday- Prince Greenway walk with the Sierra Club Join longtime creek proponent Carol Vellutini on a 2-4 mile stroll along Santa Rosa Creek. Learn how the creek and neighborhoods have changed over the years. Carol’s dedication to creeks and the community have expanded public access and led to cleaner creeks. After the walk stick around for coffee and a snack at Railroad Square. Bring an umbrella for sprinkles of rain, heavy rain cancels. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Carol Vellutini at 546-6308 or carolvsr@sonic.net Location: Meet at the Charlie Brown statue in Railroad Square. Time: 10:00 AM – noon.

January 8th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. Poodles of all sizes and colors meet up on the second Sunday of every month for the West End Poodle Party. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend… you can even bring your humans (but they must be well-behaved). Note: Park can have muddy conditions, rain will cancel event. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

Well behaved owners invited too.

Found Dog- This little guy was found Sunday night at Dutton and the Rodota trail (by Shell Station). Small Shih tzu type male, collar. Call Deborah Crippen If he is yours- 696-2734

Found Dog

Downtown New Year’s Eve sight-  Boback Emad’s “Whole Some” Laser show

Do you have a crime to report? Lost a pet? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

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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!

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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.

For more photos… click here!

For video…. 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

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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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