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West End Updates & Neighbor News
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• Thursday, October 08th, 2009

The West End Full Moon Tour was a great success. Tour leader and host, Allen Thomas led folks through the time to the West End in the late 1940s. The moon was gorgeous and enticed the spirit of Isaac DeTurk to regal folks with the history of his barn. Everyone had a blast at Starks where they enjoyed food, Full Moon cocktails and the wonderful Fondettes. Thanks to Bill Montgomery (aka Isaac DeTurk), Franco American Bakery, the Fondettes and Starks Steakhouse.

The fabulous Fondettes

The fabulous Fondettes

Standing room only at Starks

Standing room only at Starks

Isaac DeTurk appeared at the Round Barn

Isaac DeTurk appeared at the Round Barn

West End resident, Ty Jones, is featured in the new issue of Santa Rosa magazine. His mother, Marge, is very proud.

A new Boyce Street baby has arrived.  Will and Jacquie Smith have a beautiful baby boy.

Pierson Street neighbors mourn the loss of neighbor, Marie Albini.

Stay tuned for upcoming October events.

If you have West End photos (Regatta, Bocce, Full Moon Tour etc.) to share on the website… email them to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

West Enders Carol, Lily & Dave show their Regatta spirit

West Enders Carol, Lily & Dave show their Regatta spirit

For more information check out the West End website

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West End and downtown events- This week
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• Friday, October 02nd, 2009

West End- Sunday, October 4th- West End Full Moon Tour Discover the Secrets of the West End.  Travel to a different time, immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly baking sour dough, enjoy the music from another era-  all under the full moon of the West End. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind event.   The tour includes a musical performance by the Fondettes at Stark’s Steakhouse.  Stark’s will be offering a special Happy Hour menu and a West End Full Moon Cocktail. The walking tour begins at 6:15 p.m. at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Entire Tour will last about 3 hours- walking portion about 2 hours.  Tickets are $10 Buy tickets here! Contact Allen Thomas at  moontour@sonic.net for more info.

The West End Full Moon Tour T-Shirt

Full Moon Tour Photo Gallery

The West End where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together.

Railroad Square-

October 3rd, Saturday  9 a.m. to noon- Prince Memorial Greenway clean up. Location: Meet at the Sonoma Outfitters store at 145 West Third Street, Santa Rosa.  The staff at Sonoma Outfitters has started regular trail maintenance and creek clean ups and asks all outdoor aficionados to pitch in to prepare the creek for the winter rains. They’ve  been collecting some very nice gifts and prizes to hand out to volunteers. Get out and enjoy our fabulous weather!

October  3rd Saturday  9:30 a.m. —Walk About Santa Rosa St. Rose Historic Neighborhood and West SRJC Neighborhoods led by Denise Hill, St. Rose Historic District. Meet at Court House Square. Special Points:  Walks are mainly flat paved terrain. Wear walking or hiking shoes. Comfortable, layered clothing. Bring water. No smoking on walks. Notify leader if you need to leave group.  Walk about Santa Rosa

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Hand-Car Regatta a Unparalled Success!
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• Monday, September 28th, 2009

On Sunday September 27th, throngs of folks attended the 2nd Annual Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End & Railroad Square Regatta. The temperatures blazed over 100 degrees, but it didn’t put a damper on the festivities. It was a wondrous medley of hand car racing, costumes, music, food , Victorian sideshows and curiosities.

To Feast like Robber Barons

To Feast like Robber Barons

Kernan & Ty - Ty is actually smiling!

Kernan & Ty - Ty is actually smiling!

Lisa- Regatta Bar maid and new West End resident

Lisa- Regatta Bar maid and new West End resident

Regatta Gallery on the West End website Gallery Press Here!

For more 2009 photos check out Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End & Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta website

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the incredible event.

Next West End Event- The West End Full Moon Tour, Sunday October 4th- for more info Press here!

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Last Bocce Recap
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• Saturday, September 19th, 2009

The West End Summer bocce season officially ended last night. Lots of folks came out to spend one more pleasant evening in DeMeo Park. We have many people to thank: Our  sponsors and those of you who purchased West End “Boogie Night” tshirts- your contribution helped pay for over $1000 of  Bocce costs this year ( New bocce surface, new bocce ball set and lavatory for the summer).  Kernan Coleman for his excellent Tshirt design. Marc Richardson, City of Santa Rosa Rec and Parks, for working with us to help make our Bocce night a success.

The Official West End Bocce Group Photo 2009

The Official West End Bocce Group Photo 2009

Lost long board alert: Tait left his longboard at DeMeo Park last night ( Last Bocce night- Sept. 18th) and it is naturally gone   this morning. It is a nice one – wood with grip tape on top. On thebottom on the board there is a blue spitfire sticker with a surf/beach scene in yellow and orange. Also says Gravity on it. Mind putting the word out? Tait would love to get it back. Hopefully someone saw it and brought it home hoping to find the owner. Contact Tim Sarter [dumbob@earthlink.net]

Next Upcoming events are: The Great West End & Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta September 27th and the West End Full Moon Tour October 4th.

For the West End website- Click here!

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West End Full Moon Tour October 4th
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• Tuesday, September 08th, 2009

October 4th- Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. This event is one of a kind and has limited space. First come, first served. The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Hear the stories of the past and travel to a different time under the full moon of the West End. Immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly baking sour dough bread at the Franco-American Bakery on West 7th Street. This year we will be taken back in time by the Fondettes who perform songs from the Andrew Sisters and other tunes from the 1940′s. The West End where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together.

Click to buy West End Full Moon Tour Tickets

Tickets are $20.00 with a Full Moon Tee shirt. Tshirt comes in Black only. Mail size, mens or ladies choice to  moontour@sonic.net

General Tickets are $10.00 without Full Moon Tee shirt.

The 2009 West End Full Moon Tour Tshirt

The 2009 West End Full Moon Tour Tshirt

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Full Moon Tour and Other Exciting Events
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• Monday, October 20th, 2008

Dear West End Neighbors,

Full Moon Tour

Theresa plays West End's Lena circa 1945

Full Moon Tour 
The Full Moon Tour was a wonderful event. West End residents, friends and new aquaintances were treated to a tour of the West End in the 40s. Everyone was surprised to meet up with West End restaurant and legend, Lena Blake Bonfigli who told us a little about life in the neighborhood during the war. After an aromatic tour of Franco American Bakery, we ended the evening at Toad in the Hole where we socialized and listened to the accordion stylings of Amber Lee Baker (soon to be West End resident- welcome Amber!)

For those of you who ordered shirts, they are on the way and we will let you know when they are in.

Santa Rosa Pugs Howl-O-Ween

Chug Coleman-Jones Wins!

Santa Rosa Pugs “Howl-O-Ween”
The Santa Rosa Pugs “Howl-O-Ween” party was a the De Turk Round Barn on Sunday. It was a delightful party of costumed dogs. West End resident Chug Coleman-Jones won first place in the costume contest- his costume was designed by his grandma Marge!

Railroad Scare
Don’t forget Railroad Scare, a well-loved Halloween event in Railroad Square. It’s this Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s a children’s parade, dog parade and scarecrow contest. It’s a lots of fun.

Vehicle Amnesty Day
I also received information on Vehicle Amnesty Day also this Saturday, October 25th:
In an effort to help homeowner’s clean up their properties, the City of Santa Rosa is partnering with Pick-N-Pull auto recyclers next Saturday to collect vehicles no longer wanted.

  • Sat., Oct. 25, 9am-4pm
  • Deliver vehicle to the DMV office at 2570 Corby Avenue for a $50 gift certificate or call for a free tow (from the Santa Rosa area) at 866-520-9749.
  • No ownership documents are required.
  • Vehicles do not have to be running.
  • No boats, motor homes, or trailers.

Questions? Contact the City’s Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Office at 543-3594.

Have a wonderful week!

Lea Barron-Thomas

 

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