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Weather- Bocce, Parades & AMGEN
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• Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Tomorrow night promises to be delightful reunion of neighbors and friends at Bocce… dress in layers- it might be a little chilly. Saturday’s Luther Burbank Parade should be lovely. Weather predictions state that there might be rain on Monday for the AMGEN and downtown festivals- let’s hope they’re wrong.

This Friday night- May 14th at 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce‘s opening night. DeMeo Park awaits.  Neighbors have spent time prepping the courts and spreading new trail bark in the social area. Time to get together and socialize, play bocce and savor shared treats. See you there!

Kernan, Allen and camera-shy Kim (by Bocce Court) spread bark

Kernan, Allen and camera-shy Kim (by Bocce Court) spread bark

May 15th Saturday 10am- 116th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade: This is a classic Santa Rosa event, wholesome goodness within minutes of your front door. As an added bonus, a West End favorite, Krank-Boom-Clank, creators of the World Famous Hennepin Crawler is scheduled to appear at the parade. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank, a kinetic industrial arts collective, including David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill- Click Here!

May 17, Monday AMGEN Tour of California Stage Two Finish info- click here! Grab your rain gear and watch the riders as they scream down Wilson Street. Special events and festivals abound. The band Baby Seal Club will on the Santa Rosa Festival stage (3rd Street between D & E) from 12:00- 2:30pm.

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

May 17th, Monday  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cannondale Demo Day & BBQ-  Get out and ride a 2010 Cannondale Demo Bike and enjoy a BBQ before heading over to Santa Rosa for the finish of the second stage of the Tour of California. Details:  a limited number of bikes available for a 25 mile “spin” out Valley Ford-Roblar, Call now to  reserve a 2010 Cannondale Demo bike.  Monday May 17th show up at 9am, ride at 10am. Back by noon for BBQ. Helmets and pedals a must!  Sponsored by The Hub Cyclery, 7885 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931  (707) 795-6670  Your own bike welcome too…

Cannondale Demo Ride by Special Invitation

Cannondale Demo Ride by Special Invitation

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

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Big Bicycle Events
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• Monday, May 10th, 2010

The theme is bicycles and self-propelled wheeled objects for these events.

May 13th Bike to Work Day

May 13th Bike to Work Day

May 13th, Thursday     16th Annual Bike to Work Day.   Bike to Work Day is the premier bicycling event taking place in all of Northern California- all nine Bay Area counties participate. The event is just one day of many events taking place in May as part of National Bike Month. Energizer Stations will be open during morning commute hours and some will even re-open during the evening commute.  Sonoma County Energizer Stations map Click Here! Sign up here to win prizes Click Here! For more info and list of local events check out SCBC website- click here!

May 15th Saturday 10am- 116th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade: The Parade theme “ROSE PEDALS” ties this annual celebration of community into the weekend activities of the Amgen Tour of California bike race. Entrants have been encouraged to consider using bicycles, tricycles and other self-propelled wheeled objects as part of their entry. Starts at Sonoma Avenue and E Street. Luther Burbank Rose Parade 2010 Details

Hennepin Crawler

Hennepin Crawler

Krank-Boom-Clank, creators of the World Famous and West End Favorite Hennepin Crawler is scheduled to appear at the parade. For more info on Krank-Boom-Clank, a kinetic industrial arts collective, including David Farish, Skye Barnett, & Clifford Hill- Click Here!

AMGEN Tour of California

AMGEN Tour of California

May 17, Monday Tour of California Stage Two Finish: For the fifth consecutive year, the Tour of California returns to Santa Rosa. Best Place to Watch: The Stage 2 Finish Line at Third Street and Santa Rosa Avenue in Courthouse Square or Railroad Square will be a perfect vantage point from which to cheer on the cyclists as they make their last push down Wilson Street on the way to the finish line. The riders are expected to enter downtown Santa Rosa around 3 PM on Monday, May 17th.  Many activities and a festival is planned.  The band Baby Seal Club will on the Santa Rosa Festival stage from 12:00- 2:30pm. Race Day Events & Festival

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

Baby Seal Club at Amgen 2010

May 17th, Monday  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cannondale Demo Day & BBQ-  Get out and ride a 2010 Cannondale Demo Bike and enjoy a BBQ before heading over to Santa Rosa for the finish of the second stage of the Tour of California. Details:  a limited number of bikes available for a 25 mile “spin” out Valley Ford-Roblar, Call now to  reserve a 2010 Cannondale Demo bike.  Monday May 17th show up at 9am, ride at 10am. Back by noon for BBQ. Helmets and pedals a must!  Sponsored by The Hub Cyclery, 7885 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931  (707) 795-6670  Your own bike welcome to…

Cannondale Demo Day

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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SMART site meeting, Handcar art & calendar dates
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• 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!
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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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Regatta Weekend
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• 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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Additional Regatta Fun
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• 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
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• 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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Friday Night Recap
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• 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
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• 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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First West End Summer Bocce Tonight!
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• Friday, May 15th, 2009

Meet your friends and neighbors this Friday night at DeMeo Park for socializing, snacking and sizzling hot Bocce competition. Starts around 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcomed. Please observe Park rules, no glass. This year’s Bocce shirts are now available for purchase on the website and at Bocce night! Mood Music!

West End Bocce Nights Tee

West End Bocce Nights Tee

Last Saturday’s Bocce clean up was a huge success. Several hardworking neighbors spread wood chips and fresh bocce mix to make DeMeo Park ready for this year’s season. Bocce mix and lavatory has been donated by the West End Neighborhood Association. Your dues at work!

For Bocce photos, Full Calender and all things West End visit: West End Neighborhood

The Hennepin Crawler is in the Luther Burbank Parade and needs flowers for decoration. Flowers need to be tough enough to last 15 hours. Red and white colors most preferred. The Krank Boom Clank crew- David Farish, Dan Kirby, Clifford Hill & Skye Barnett  could also use help in decorating. For more info or questions contact:   Krank Boom Clank

Hennepin Crawler

Hennepin Crawler

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