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SMART site meeting, Handcar art & calendar dates
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010

Spring is just around the corner. Time to get active. Mark these important dates on your calendar.

March 3, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.- City of S. R.  Neighborhood Meeting for New Railroad Square Project (SMART site). Meeting location: Chop’s DeMeo Teen Club, 509 Adams Street. You are invited to attend a meeting regarding the New Railroad Square Project. The project is a proposed mixed use, transit-oriented development- the complete 291,000 SF project will ultimately be developed to over 4 distinct blocks.To be discussed: A Conditional Use Permit for Alcoholic beverage sales, Outdoor dining, Restaurant serving alcohol, Residential- single family attached and parking structure abutting residential.  New Railroad Square Neighborhood Meeting Questions or comments to Bill Rose, City of S. R. , Senior Planner   wrose@srcity.org or 707-543-3253

March 4, Thursday 4 to 6 p.m. Opening night for “Side Show- Art of the Handcar Regatta Join with the entire Hand-Car Regatta Crew in celebration: artists Todd Barricklow, Kernan Coleman, David Farish, Andy Graham, Theresa Hughes, Muir Houghton, Krank-Boom-Klank, Gene McClelland, C.D. Payne and Tony Spiers at    Sonoma State University • University Art Gallery • 1801 East Cotati Ave • Rohnert Park  Side  For more info: Click Here!

Side show- Art of the Hand car Regatta

Side show- Art of the Hand car Regatta

March 5th, Friday- Street Sweeping. Move your cars off the curb for early morning cleaning of debris and leaves. This is especially important during the rainy season.

Important  Calendar dates:

March 18th, Thursday at 7 p.m.- West End Neighborhood Association- Spring Meeting. Join your neighbors to socialize and get updates. Special guests are Sonoma County Supervisor, Shirlee Zane & S. R. Police Chief Tom Schwedhelm. Location:  Assistance League of So. Co. New to You shop, 5 W. 6th Street

April 24th, Saturday at 11 a.m.- West End Annual Bocce Court cleanup at DeMeo Park. Neighbors prepare the courts for our Summer bocce season. Bring tools and gloves. Don’t forget a hat and sunblock.

May 1, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.- West End Neighborhood Garage sale. It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Join your neighbors in reducing storage and making room. The garage sale will be publicized- if you would like to participate pitch in $5 to help cover the costs. Rain Day – May 8th.

May 14th, Friday 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce season begins. Join your friends and neighbors to dine, dish the dirt and, of course, play bocce! Bring food or drink to share. Everyone is welcomed. A good event for children and well-behaved dogs. Season ends on Sept. 17th.

Opening night 2009

Opening night 2009

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

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!

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Hand-Car Regatta a Unparalled Success!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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Regatta Weekend
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, September 25th, 2009

The Regatta weekend kicked off this evening with the CHOPS Teen Club Regatta Gala. The CHOPS art car was unveiled and will compete this Sunday at the Regatta. The Hubbub Club played as Gala attendees enjoyed selected works from the CHOPS summer artist series. See Photos from Gala- Press here.

This Sunday, Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End & Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta will take over in the historic heart of Santa Rosa. Hand-Built Railcar Races!

ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC IS FREE!   A Splendid Celebration of Art, Science and Ingenuity, for the Delight and Edification of all who attend.  A Spectacle for both Young and Old!

The event has something for everyone…  Hand-Built Railcar Races- over 20 racing teams such as  Wonkatania ,  Hennepin Crawler and more!-  Live Music  by Baby Seal Club, Amber Lee & the Anomalies and more!  Astounding Attractions and Sideshow Curiosities to Enliven, to Edify, and to SHOCK captivated onlookers. Mechanical and Artistic Wonders.  www.HandCarRegatta.com for full details.

Amber Lee

Amber Lee

Become a Regatta VIP: The Regatta is pleased to announce the 2010 Robber Baron Pass. Get a curatorial tour of the art! Drink tokens galore! Special Racer Paddock Access! All this, plus Reserved Bleacher Seating and a chance to win an Electric Art Scooter.But more importantly, you’ll be supporting Santa Rosa’s most vibrant arts event. ($100)

$100 Robber Baron Pass

Buy your$100 Robber Baron Pass- Press the RB pass above!

Frolic then feast! BANDITS an assassination game presented by ANTIBOREDOM and The Secret Eating Society present… Your goal is to explore the amazing Hand Car Regatta while pursuing your fleeing targets and evading unknown assassins. Kill or be killed! And after, enjoy a lovely meal presented by Tyson “Dinner Bell” Ducker- Chef at Fisher Vineyards and a proud resident of the West End Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA. Tickets are limited ($20)

The Menu

Wild Bunch Punch of harvest-gleaned fruit

Hobo’s Delight -Rillette of Smoked Trout

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon Afloat,

Warm Pear and Jack Cheese Biscuits

Charred and Feathered Gleason Yard Birds

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with a Caboose of Sweet Corn Gravy

Hand Over Your Money Wilted Greens

Stolen From the Windowsill Apple Pie, Ginger Ice Cream

Pay to Play and Eat like a Robber Baron!

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West End & Railroad Square Events- This week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Friday, September 25th 7 to 9 p.m. at 99  Sixth Street-  09 Regatta Gala- You are invited to attend the Unveiling of the CHOP’s Handcar Regatta Art-Car. There will also be a Student film documentary premier and selected works from the CHOPS summer artist series. Art, Film, Drinks & Snacks. Costumes encouraged.

RSVP up to 4 guests | 707 479 5373   robin@stephanidesignstudio.com

CHOPS 09 Regatta Gala

CHOPS 09 Regatta Gala

Sunday, September 27th  11a.m. to 6 p.m. in Depot Park, in Historic Railroad Square- Dr. Erasmus P. Kitty’s Great West End and Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta-  The event we have all been waiting for. Walk down to the Railroad Tracks and enjoy blazing parallel track action!

But Wait! There’s more than one way to enjoy  the Regatta:

Become a Regatta VIP: The Regatta is pleased to announce our 2010 Robber Baron Pass. Get a curatorial tour of the art! Drink tokens galore! Special Racer Paddock Access! All this, plus Reserved Bleacher Seating and a chance to win an Electric Art Scooter.But more importantly, you’ll be supporting Santa Rosa’s most vibrant arts event.

$100 Robber Baron Pass

$100 Robber Baron Pass

Purchase your Robber Barron Pass here!

BANDITS an assassination game presented by ANTIBOREDOM and The Secret Eating Society present…   Your goal is to explore the amazing Hand Car Regatta while pursuing your fleeing targets and evading unknown assassins.  Kill or be killed!  And after, enjoy a lovely meal. When BANDITS has run it’s course, Tyson “Dinner Bell” Ducker will serve up a couple more to complete the game with a square meal! Tyson is the Chef at Fisher Vineyards, a world traveler, has proof his baby’s been to Africa, and is a resident of the West End Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA.

Bandits- Assassination game during the Regatta

Bandits- Assassination game during the Regatta

For More Info and The Rules of the Game- press here!

Pay to Play and have a lovely meal- Press here!

Remember… it’s all within a short walk if you live in the West End.  Photos from last year’s Regatta

UffDa! Hand Car Regatta 08

UffDa! Hand Car Regatta 08

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Last Bocce Recap
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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Additional Regatta Fun
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

ANTIBOREDOM and The Secret Eating Society present… a spy game to happen during the Handcar Regatta. When only one player is left, we will gather to eat and celebrate the victor (and make everyone who didn’t get to play really, really jealous). When BANDITS has run it’s course, Tyson “Dinner Bell” Ducker will serve up a couple more to complete the game with a square meal! Tyson is the Chef at Fisher Vineyards, a world traveler, has proof his baby’s been to Africa, and is a resident of the West End Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA.

BANDITS- A spy game during the Regatta

BANDITS- A spy game during the Regatta

For more info- click here!

If you want to play- you have to pay. Click here!

More Great West End & Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta info. Click here!

West End Neighbors can walk to this great event. More info on the West End- Click here!

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Great West End & RR Square Hand-Car Regatta
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, September 13th, 2009

It’s back! Yes, it is time!  Time for the Great West End & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta. Mark the date – September 27th – 11 AM to 6 PM

The Regatta is pleased to announce our 2010 Robber Baron Pass. Get a curatorial tour of the art! Drink tokens galore! Special Racer Paddock Access! All this, plus Reserved Bleacher Seating and a chance to win an Electric Art Scooter.

But more importantly, you’ll be supporting Santa Rosa’s most vibrant arts event   Purchase your Robber Baron Pass here!

$100 Robber Baron Pass

$100 Robber Baron Pass

Photos from last year’s event

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West End Summer Bocce- 2 weeks left!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, September 09th, 2009

The last two Bocce nights are Friday, September 11th and September 18th. Meet at DeMeo Park at 6 pm. Bring food and drink to share. Well behaved dogs are invited.  We will take our annual Bocce Group photo on the last night- September 18th.

Overabundant garden produce? If you have tomatoes, squash or any other fruits or vegies… bring them to share!

Last chance to purchase your West End Bocce Tshirt. Proceeds of Tshirt benefit two great West End Amenities- the West End neighborhood Association and the Greater West End & Railroad Square Hand Car Regatta. Shirts are $15.

Bocce Nights Tshirt

Bocce Nights Tshirt

Come out on Friday night to spend a wonderful evening with your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park.  West End website for more info

Madeline & Cruella enjoy Bocce Night

Madeline & Cruella enjoy Bocce Night

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Friday Night Recap
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Friday Night was a super night in the West End! Bocce was well attended and Kids Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn Park was a great success. Thanks goes to Paul and Veronica for creating and organizing this great event.

Bocce 6/26/09

More photos in Bocce 2009 gallery

Kids Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn

More photos in Summer Events gallery

Sunday- Don’t forget- Krank Boom Clank Benefit at Toad in the Hole 2- 7 p.m. Let’s support David Farish, Dan Kirby, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill and their awesome Hennepin Crawler KrankBoomClank info Check out the gallery.

Check out the West End website for calendars, photos and updates.

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Krank-Boom-Clank Benefit
Author: Clifford Hill
• Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Krank-Boom-Clank Benefit Flyer

Krank-Boom-Clank Benefit Flyer

Local kinetic hucksters, Skye, Dan, David, and Cliff (a.k.a. Krank-Boom-Clank), are set to tear up The Toad and RAISE FUNDS!

LIVE MUSIC by HUGE Large, plus BIG WHEEL shenanigans, generally imprudent behavior, and RAFFLE PRIZES of WORTH!

MARK THE DATE
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
2pm — 7pm
Toad in the Hole Pub
116 5th Street, Railroad Sqr., Santa Rosa

ALL THE DETAILS
Handcar Regatta News & Blog
Handcar Regatta Badge

Krank-Boom-Clank at Santa Rosa Rose Parade 2009

Krank-Boom-Clank at Santa Rosa Rose Parade 2009

RAFFLE PRIZES IN ABUNDANCE! 

  • Numerous Adornments for Tarts
  • Bottles of WINE from Tin Roof Cellars and Burning Hawk
  • Taylor Maid Coffee and Tea
  • T-Shirts
  • And IMPRUDENT rides on the infamous Hennepin Crawler
  • PLUS much more!

CAN’T MAKE IT?
Please consider donating at the K-B-C Web site. Their projects require much time, energy, and resources. These works are a labor of love for the fun of kinetic art and for enjoyment by all. Your help is appreciated AND necessary to bring their wheels to life.

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