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Round Barn, Streets and the SRPD
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• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
City of Santa Rosa news that involves the West End Neighborhood:

DeTurk Round Barn

DeTurk Round Barn Update: The new use permit for the DeTurk Round Barn is available for your review. USE Permit . Changes include the limitation of 1 large Private event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period and 1 large Public event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period. There is also an increased maximum of 500 people. Although the hours haven’t changed, they no longer include set-up and take down. The Noise Ordinance still applies regarding sound amplifying equipment (that includes D.J.s and amplified bands)  to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday/ 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and legal holidays. Alcohol service is required to end one hour before the end of the event.

What to do if you have a complaint, concern or compliment about the DeTurk Round Barn? Call or email Mickey Remy- 543-3285  or email mremy@srcity.org  If there is a problem during an event- you can go to the barn and find  the City of SR event attendant and discuss it with them. Follow up with an email to westend@sonic.net- it will be added to the agenda at the next DeTurk Round Barn Operations committee meeting. Fellow West Enders, Deborah Crippen, Allen Thomas & Ben Taylor are on the committee.

New Feature Facility Calendar: Want to know what’s going on inside the barn? A new Calendar is located in the DeTurk Round Barn page on the City of SR website. You will also find information on rates: Monday – Thursday $125.00 per hour, Friday $165.00 per hour, Saturday $225.00 per hour &  Sunday $175.00 per hour. Possible additional fees may apply.

Street and sewer improvements:

6th Street Undercrossing- This project was scheduled to start on Monday, May 14th. Improvements will include roadway, sidewalks, lighting, bike lanes and a traffic signal. It is anticipated to take 26 weeks. Questions or comments to David Vandeveer, Public works- 543-4521 or DVandeveer@srcity.org The project was recently mentioned in the Press Demo- S. R. begins Sixth Street Undercrossing

6th and Davis Sewer Improvements- Sewer and Water improvements are slated to begin this month at 6th & Davis. This project is anticipated to last approximately 2 weeks. This is part of the City of SR Capital Improvement Program that replaced aging water and sewer systems in older neighborhoods. Wilson and 6th Streets are slated for the same improvements this fall. Questions or concerns to Tracy Duenas, Public Works, 543-3952.

SRPD Survey:

Community Survey of the Santa Rosa Police Department- The Police Department would like your input!  Please click on the link below to complete a survey sponsored by the Police Department.  In addition to the on-line survey, 4,000 paper surveys will be mailed to randomly selected residents within the city limits.  Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRPDCommunitySurvey

 

Don Taylor's Omelette Express is a West End Sponsor

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. turned. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed ( 1 week lead time required) to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Early May Calendar
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• Monday, April 30th, 2012
 It is the beginning of May- time to start the outdoor event season. West End Bocce begins on May 18th. It’s also time to get into your gardens- Luther Burbank Home & Gardens has a plant sale on May 6th.  May 9th- 13th is all about the AMGEN Tour of CA and supporting events. Luther Burbank Parade is on May 19th. It’s gorgeous out there- go outside and soak it up!

May 2nd- May 23rd- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classe available in   June (6/6- 6/27).  DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

May 4th, Friday- SRJC First Friday Night Sky Programs offered the first Friday of  March -May 2012. Show content varies with emphasis on the stars, constellations, planets, and other interesting facts in or about the sky that night. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis; arrive early enough to pick up your free parking permit, return it to  vehicle and back to planetarium by show start time. FREE but donations gratefully appreciated. More info at http://www.santarosa.edu/planetarium/publicshows.html Location: SRJC- Planetarium at Lark Hall, Room 2001 Time: 7 & 8:30 p.m.

May 5th, 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. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

May 5th, Saturday- A Celebration of Jazz and Art to Support Our Parks An afternoon of artistic talent as we celebrate the release of jazz singer Steve Puleo’s CD “Smile” and the photography and painted works of artist Samuel Farinato, including his encounter art collection “Into the Unseen.” All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the City of Santa Rosa’s Recreation & Parks’ efforts to repair and beautify Prince Memorial Greenway and Prince Gateway Park. Click here to purchase tickets online or call (707) 543-3282 Location: Church of One Tree – 492 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa Time: 3 – 6pm  

Jazz Art Flyer

May 5th, Saturday- The Pulsators. Rock and roll. $10 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8 p.m. Door, 8:30 show.

May 5th, Saturday,  –  S. R. Rural Cemetery History Tour. Learn about the lives of Santa Rosa’s early citizens. Tours leave from the Franklin Gate. Free, but donations welcomed. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Time: 10:00, 10:20, 10:40 & 11:00 a.m.

May 6th, Sunday- 51st Annual 4-H ChickenQue. The famous barbecued chicken lunch and of course CAKE! Family fun with games, a petting zoo and club booths. The only fundraiser for Sonoma County 4-H! $8 presale, $9 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at fairgrounds Admin. Office. http://cesonoma.ucdavis.edu/Youth_Development/4-H_Events_and_Activities/ChickenQue Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds Time: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May 6th, Sunday- Luther Burbank Plant Sale. Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes!  a plentiful supply of edible and flowering plants for sale at LBH&G. These plants are extra special because our volunteer Gardeners have carefully propagated them from this historic Garden!  Eleven varieties of tomatoes, including the famous “Burbank Slicer;” and a variety of vegetables including peppers, squash, and pumpkins will be available. You’ll also find Shasta daisies, cannas, puyas, and other perennials. Prices vary. Location: LBH&G Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue Time: 10- 4 p.m.

May 6th, Sunday –6th Street IMPROV! The Mother’s Day Show. A team of professional improv artists will perform unique stories inspired by your suggestions. It’s up to you!! $14 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, The GK Hardt Theater, 52 w. 6th Time: 8 p.m.  See website for complete info.

Graffiti Alert: El Norte hit the fence at 120 Boyce Street last night (Sunday, the 29th).  The excellent landlord already painted over it today. Please be aware, call police for suspicious circumstances and if you do get tagged- photograph it for the SRPD and then paint over it asap.

Graffiti Hotline: 543-3499 Report graffiti vandalism.
Police Department Report graffiti in progress  528-5222

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. turned. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed ( 1 week lead time required) to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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Asphalt, beer and Seals
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• Friday, April 27th, 2012
A few fun ideas for this weekend.

Bodean Asphalt Company gets permit to build 3 silos.

Patti Cisco - Chair  (appointed by Ernesto Olivares), David Poulsen (appointed by John Sawyer) & Peter Stanley (appointed by Scott Bartley) were in wholehearted support of Bodean’s new silos. Caroline Banuelos – (appointed by Marsha Vas Dupre) & Curtis Byrd (appointed by Gary Wysocky) voted against it.

Bodean Asphalt in downtown Santa Rosa

CORRECTION- NEW DATE: May 11th, Friday- Spring Variety Showcase. A showcase of Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art & more. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 7 p.m. For more info chopsonline.com

April 28th, Saturday- New Music and Comedy Venue- The Heritage Public House next to The Wineyard in Santa Rosa Vintners’ Square. Music by  Midori and Ezra Boy playing   from 8-10pm(no cover charge) 70-80s music, Bobby the Greek food- Ultimate Souvlaki plus great craft beer on tap. Location: The Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave Time: From 4 p.m.- music at 8 p.m.  Facebook

April 28th, Saturday- Baby Seal Club- CD release party. Coop d’État, a Black Tie and Beaks Poultry Formal, where people-sized hens and roosters will get down in our custom Hopmonk Human Hen House™ (Baby Seal Club’s first “4-H” program), a concept you didn’t know you needed to experience but strangely can’t miss now. $12 admission / $20 with shiny new CD. Ticket Prepurchase. Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol  Time: 8:30 pm  door, BBS at 10:30 Facebook

 

COOP d'etat

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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Asphalt, Fiddlers & Wine
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• Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
April is coming to a close… West End Bocce will be starting up next month.

April 26th, Thursday- Public Hearing for BoDean Company. Comments and questions may be directed to Bill Rose, City Planner, Dept. of Community Development, City of S. R. 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Room 3, Santa Rosa CA 95404  Phone: 707-543-3253  Email: wrose@srcity.org Location: City Hall Chamber, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave. Time: 4 p.m.

Neighbors Raise Stink Over Asphalt Plant

Video- A look at BoDean Asphalt Plant

BoDean Asphalt- located in downtown S. R.

April 26th, Thursday- D’Argenzio – Wine Down Thursday- Italian night. Live Music with Steve Albini. Wine By the Glass & Pasta Pasta Pasta. For info: info@dargenziowine.com or call 707 280 4658. Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa CA Time: 6 – 9 pm

April 27th, Friday- Chop’s Spring Variety Showcase. A showcase of Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art & more. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 7 p.m. For more info chopsonline.com

April 27th & April 28th 6th Street IMPROV! Improvised Musicals. If you enjoyed Whose Line is It Anyway? on television, you’ll love 6th Street Improv live!! A team of professional improv artists will perform unique stories inspired by your suggestions. It’s up to you!! $14 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, The Studio Theater, 52 w. 6th Time: 8 p.m. See website for complete info

April 28th, Saturday- The Daniel Castro Band + Dangerous Beauties (belly dance troupe from SF). This is an evening of Blues and belly dancing. $10 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7:30 p.m. door, 8 p.m. show

April 29th, Sunday- San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. Join the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers for their 25th annual Spring Concert Series. The stage will be filled with 120 musicians playing fiddles, piano, drums, cellos, guitars, harps and more, providing an infectious sense of fun and joy in community-based music making. Avery Risling-Sholl has a solo with dad, Ken Risling backing him. Reserved Seating $24 Adults/$15 for Youth 17 and younger. tickets online: www.brownpapertickets.com, tickets by phone: (800) 838-3006. Location: Spreckels Perf. Arts Center, R.P Time: 3:00PM

May 2nd- May 23rd- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m.  Additional classes available in   June (6/6- 6/27).  DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

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

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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Smart Meeting Tonight
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• Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Don’t forget the Neighborhood SMART meeting tonight at DeTurk Round Barn. It’s a good time to ask questions. Hope you enjoy the weekend and Earth Day. 

April 19th, Thursday SMART public meeting regarding construction to begin on April 27th.  The contractor will be utilizing the SMART property at Railroad Square as a construction material storage and construction staging area. There will be a fence around the SMART property, there may be some dust and noise. Have Questions? This is a good time to ask. For more info contact Matt Stevens 707-521-0716  Location: DeTurk Round Barn, Santa Rosa  Time: 7:00 PM Facebook

April 20th, Saturday- Hand Me Down. West End’s own Tim Sarter (a very busy musician!) will be playing with “Hand Me Down” on Saturday night. Location: Toad in the Hole Time: Music starts around 10 p.m. but there is limited seating so get there early.

April 21st, Saturday – FAMILY DAY at the Sonoma County Museum A Springtime/Earth Day themed Family Day at the Sonoma County Museum! Activities, hands-on crafts, demonstrations, performances and more! Free admission for children 12 and under, and free for members of the museum. Regular admission applies for all others. Location: Sonoma County Museum 425 7th Street Time: 11am-2pm

Yoga Every Monday & Friday- Join Tara Garland RYT of Wild Orchid Yoga. All levels & all ages welcome, beginners through seasoned yogis & yoginis! Tara Garland is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher and Relax and Renew restorative yoga-trained. Classes are one hour and fifteen minutes of various asana (pose) sequences designed to provide a well-balanced practice. Modifications are offered to make asanas more approachable or more challenging for a student at any level. Bring a yoga mat if you have one (we will have a small selection available to use on a first come, first serve basis). Sliding scale $5-15 for more info & full class schedule WildOrchidYoga.net (707)228-3114 Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 6th St. Santa Rosa Time: Every Monday 11:15am-12:30pm & Friday 12-1:15pm

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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April Music and Romance at 6th St.Playhouse
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• Saturday, April 07th, 2012

The 6th Street Playhouse stages are filled with musical stories and entertainment in April. You can raise a glass to romance at a Cabaret show in the Studio Theater or enjoy the story of  four high school girls who step in at the last minute as entertainers at their  Senior Prom. You can also experience interactive theater with improv artists. All this entertainment is available within a short walk of your front door!

Round-Up of shows and events coming to the 6th Street Playhouse in April:

“The Marvelous Wonderettes”
Off-Broadway Musical hit by Roger Bean
April 20 to May 13, 2012

Travel back to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where four girls (The Wonderettes) have hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts.  This jukebox musical by Roger Bean features 1950s and ‘60s pop classics including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party.” The high school prom have never been this much fun and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes from this must-take musical trip down memory lane. Directed by Craig A. Miller

The Marvelous Wonderettes

CABARET  – “A Glass of Cabaret!” 
April 13 to April 22, 2012

6th Street Playhouse and Napa Valley’s Lucky Penny Productions team up for this enchanting evening celebrating lovers and their libation of choice by “raising a glass to romance!”  Lucky Penny founders Taylor Bartolucci and Barry Martin are joined by Daniela Innocenti Beem and Anthony Martinez, with Lucas Sherman at the piano. These four vocal powerhouses, who starred in 6th Street Playhouse production of “Kiss Me, Kate” (recently voted by San Francisco BroadwayWorld.com followers as “Musical of the Year”), reunite once again to celebrate love with songs of romance in the intimate cabaret setting of the Studio Theatre.

6th Street IMPROV!
April 27 – Improvised Musicals
April 28 – Improvised Musicals

If you enjoyed Whose Line is It Anyway? on television, you’ll love 6th Street Improv live!! A team of professional improv artists will perform unique stories inspired by your suggestions. It’s up to you!! $14 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, The Studio Theater, 52 w. 6th Time: 8 p.m. See website for complete info

6th Street Improv

All events are presented at 6th Street Playhouse, located at 52 West 6th Street in Santa Rosa, Calif. For tickets or more information call 707-523-4185 or visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

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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Spring Cleaning events and news
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• Friday, April 06th, 2012
Want to go outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather? If you have been to DeMeo Park or down the Prince Memorial Greenway you may have noticed that both of them need a little bit of work. You can help make a difference- we have a DeMeo Park cleanup scheduled on April 14th, Saturday and as always First Saturday Cleanup will meet tomorrow (the first Saturday- April 7th) to clean up the Prince Memorial Greenway. Join in with your neighbors and help us clean up!

April 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. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m. Location: Meet at Olive Park

First Saturday Clean Up

First Saturday Clean Up

April 14th, Saturday-  DeMeo Park Clean up. Time for Spring Cleaning! The West End Neighborhood and Chop’s Interact Club will join forces to tidy up DeMeo Park. We plan to trim the bushes, spread bark, weed and groom the bocce court. We will then celebrate our clean park with a BBQ. Please bring your gardening tools (remember to mark them for easy identification), gloves and energy. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there! Location: DeMeo Park Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. clean up; BBQ to follow.

Spring cleanup

Spring cleanup

Saturday & Sunday April 21 & 22- Santa Rosa Tool Library Tool Donation Drive. Cleaning out your garage? Got extra garden tools? Support SRTL by donating your unused: Power Tools • Hand Tools • Gardening Tools  To find what tools they accept go to their website or Call us at (707) 576-0590 The Santa Rosa Tool Library is a 501(c)3 Public Charity. All donations are tax deductable. http://www.borrowtools.org/donate.html Location: 642 5th Street Santa Rosa  Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Andre Siedentopf borrowing a Knee-Kick Carpet Stretcher. Andre has also donated several tools to SRTL including a rebar bender, and compound miter saw.

DeMeo Park and DeTurk Round Barn Park both have new recycling bins. These  bins are from Conservation Corps North Bay. This nonprofit helps at risk youth (ages 18-28) get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training and work experience along with an education to get a GED and High School Diploma. Their focus is to conserve our natural resources and better the environment along with the community. For more info: http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

News from the City Manager:

Prince Gateway Park & Greenway is a Community Treasure

Recently, this treasured park and greenway has been the site of extensive graffiti and vandalism.  This has been met with shock, dismay, and anger by the community.  The extent of the damage is taking some time and expense to clean up and repair, but it is underway.  ArtStart students have stepped up to begin repairs of tile work on the salmon statue and are working on plans to replace the dragon mural in a more durable form and also refurbish benches; City crews and a contractor are working to clean the area of debris and blast graffiti markings from the stone and cement work; police and fire are stepping up patrols and interventions to seek places for transient campers to find better shelter than the public park and nab the vandals.  Unfortunately, due to the extent of the damage the city does not have sufficient funds to completely restore all of the fixtures right away and may need to re-think the design to select items that are more tamper-proof.  Lighting fixtures have been torn apart and stripped of metal materials.  This gateway park and trail serves as a welcoming place for neighbors and visitors alike and we want to make sure it is a safe and beautiful place to enjoy.  We do need help from the community to be our “eyes, ears, and, on occasion, elbow-grease” to keep it clean, green, and safe.  We continue to seek volunteer groups to adopt segments of our public trails to do just that.  Interested?  To sign up, contact the City at

http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/recreationandparks/parks/cityparks/listofparks/Pages/PrinceGatewayPark.aspx

Graffiti Abatement Gets Help

Graffiti is blight on our neighborhoods and is most effectively controlled if removed immediately.  If it appears on your property, clean it up now.  If it appears in public areas, contact the City to find ways to remove it.  While City park crews have just one employee working everyday to remove graffiti from public parks and trails throughout the community, the police department works on graffiti abatement as a property crime and seeks partnerships with neighborhoods to rid the community of such unsightly and harmful vandalism.  The abatement program will be staffed temporarily with a Field and Evidence Technician who started work this week to maintain the good work and continuity of the program.  Volunteers are engaging in graffiti abatement and the program is up and running as it has for several years.  The department will be hiring full time staff for the graffiti abatement program once some internal reorganization of jobs is completed and that hire should be made by early summer.  If you discover graffiti problems in your neighborhood or wish to get involved with this community partnership please contact the Graffiti Hotline at 543-3499 or http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/police/aboutus/special_services/Pages/graffiti_abatement.aspx

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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April begins, Easter Dogs, pop up dining
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• Monday, April 02nd, 2012
 Welcome April! Easter is this Sunday and we will still have a West End Small Dog Hour and West End Poodle Party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog park.  We’ll have a photo station set up for you to take pictures so bring your doggies in all their Easter finery.

Easter Dogs

April 5th, Thursday ~ArtFest 2012 Opening Reception.  Chop’s teen and staff artwork will be featured at the Finley Community Center from April 3-26. Neighbors are invited to the April 5th reception. Location: Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Avenue Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m     Chop’s Teen Club

April 6th, Friday- SRJC First Friday Night Sky Programs offered the first Friday of  March -May 2012. Show content varies with emphasis on the stars, constellations, planets, and other interesting facts in or about the sky that night. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis; arrive early enough to pick up your free parking permit, return it to  vehicle and back to planetarium by show start time. FREE but donations gratefully appreciated. More info at http://www.santarosa.edu/planetarium/publicshows.html Location: SRJC- Planetarium at Lark Hall, Room 2001 Time: 7 & 8:30 p.m.

April 7th, Saturday- Indulgence- a “Pop Up” dining experience at Omelette Express. One night only, you can enjoy a 4 course cajun-creole/lebanese meal from chefs Aaron Hakeem & Maria Vieages. This is one of the new type of portable events highlighted in the Press Demo’s “Sudden Fun” article on 3/7/12. See menu. Cost is $50 per person, prepaid reservations are required. Price does not include gratuity. No corkage.   onerealmaria@gmail.com 707-546-3293  Location: Omelette Express 112 4th Street  Time: 7 p.m.

Indulgence Menu

April 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. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

April 7th, Saturday-  Young Reporter Workshop for 7th and 8th graders.  This  workshop will introduce the students to county government,  promote literacy and civic engagement and it will boost writing skills and reading comprehension.   All five Sonoma County Supervisors will be attending the workshop and will be interviewed by the students.  The students will then write an article based on what they learned from the Supervisors.  Thank you Supervisors Zane, Rabbitt, Brown, Carrillo and McGuire!  The articles will be published in Kid Scoop News  and read by the 12,000 elementary grade students. To register, call 707-284-2467. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

April 8th, Sunday-  West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for littler dogs to meet with other like sized dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m. Facebook

April 8th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

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

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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Music, Qigong and Women in the Arts
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• Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
First Day of Spring! March still offers lots of opportunities to celebrate Women’s History Month, listen to music and even practice Qigong. Photos of the W. E. Spring Meeting have been put into our gallery- check them out. (See link below).  

March 21st- April 18th- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classes available in  May (5/2 to 5/23) and June (6/6- 6/27).  DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

Mar 23rd – Apr 7th Tennessee Menagerie: A Evening with the Women of Tennessee Williams.  In this new visit with the female characters of one of America’s greatest playwrights we see glimpses into William’s own life as a son to a single mother and brother to a mentally disabled sister. The female characters in his early one act plays went on to mature into the most powerful matriarchs, sexually repressed ingenues, and tragic female victims of the American stage. Location: 6th Street Playhouse  Studio Theater 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

6th St. Playhouse

March 28th, Wednesday – Baby Loves Disco    What is Baby Loves Disco? Post nap­time, pre-dinner fun? The hippest night clubs are transformed into child proof dis­cos for tod­dlers, pre-schoolers and par­ents look­ing for a break from their rou­tine . Baby loves disco is an after­noon dance party and com­mu­nity event fea­tur­ing real music from the 70s, & 80s guar­an­teed to get those lit­tle booties mov­ing and grooving. It brings kids together with kids and par­ents together with par­ents. Cost is $15 for adults / $10 for kids (dinner included) • ALL AGES. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm show

 Immediately following- Pick-Me-Up Music Review with a special night hosted by The Henny Pens (folk • roots • Americana)  Presented by 95.9 he KRUSH & North Bay Hootenanny production NO COVER • ALL AGES Location: Last Day Saloon Time:  8:00 PM – 11:00 PM show

March 30th, Friday – The Ray Charles Project Featuring vocalists Tony Lindsay, Kenny Washington, Glenn Walters (with members of Santana, Etta James, Tower Of Power)  (Ray Charles covers • swing)  cost is $15 advance / $18 day of show • 21+  Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 8:00 PM door • 8:30 PM show

March 31st, Saturday- “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion” Bronwen Shears directs this staged reading of “Taste: A Wine Country Pygmalion,” a new play by Jody Gehrman (author of “The Ticking Clock Project”). Free admission. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre  Time: 2 p.m.

March 31st, Saturday -James Garner and the Cash Tribute Show  (Johnny Cash covers)  show cost is $18 advance / $22 day of show • 21+  Location:  Last Day Saloon Time: 9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

March 31st, Saturday- 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment and Leadership Conference. Conference covers: Developing Self -Awareness, Cultivating Self-Esteem & Embracing Self-Expression. Registration DEADLINE March 23rd. Cost $5 Lunch available for purchase. More info at chopsonline.com Contact Dana Jones 837-7771 X2505 or djones@wusd.org  Location: Chops Teen Club 509 Adams St. Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April 1st, Sunday “Showcase: Women in the Arts” This special performance event honors 10 female artists, singers, poets, actresses and dancers who have contributed to the rich, cultural life of Sonoma County. $10 per person. Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre Time: 7 p.m.

Neighbor News:

West Ender Sari Segale wins WGLI Poetry contest.  Speaking of women in the arts, the Women’s Global Leadership Initiative held a poetry contest, “Celebrating Her-Story,” in honor of this year’s Women’s History Month. Writers from all across the Sonoma County were asked to craft poems, which personally or universally reflect what it means to be a woman.  Sari’s poem, “Tearing the Veils” was recognized as the best crafted—that of a very talented poet. She read her work at a poetry reading March 15th on SRJC’s Santa Rosa campus. CONGRATULATIONS! “Tearing the Veil” by Sari Sagale ROMPIENDO LOS VELOS and traduccion

Artists and Performers in the West End- Our neighborhood is home to many creative people. For an example, a singer-songwriter (Ken Risling) was spotted on a recent day at DeMeo Park. Ken says he was driving by the park and was inspired to stop and work on a song he is composing.

Ken Risling a song in the park

New photos in the gallery! Photos by Ben Rosales. See W. E. Meetings/Public Meetings

A well attended Spring meeting!

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

Risling Electric is a West End Sponsor

 

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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Bunnies, Cats and Chicks. Oh my!
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• Friday, March 16th, 2012

Time for the West End’s monthly Animal Friendly email. This one covers dogs, bunnies, cats and even chickens… so if you are not an animal lover you will want to avert your eyes. The rain has canceled at least two Dog parties at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park this month but we could use the rain and luckily some dogs just love to get muddy. 

March 18th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs   Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m.

West End Poodle Party  The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

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What’s up Chick? New Chicks recently arrived at Western Farm Center. The newly hatched chicks are stabilized (hydrated and fed) for 24 hours before they are sold. They were peeping up a storm! Do you know what combines a 5% discount, pet food for seniors and Western Farm Center? Their new Customer Loyalty Card! For the cost of $10,  WFC will give a $5 donation to Kibbles of Kindness (a new program that helps to provide pet food to local seniors) AND 5% off all dog, cat and caged bird food and supplies for every visit for 2012 to your favorite locally owned, neighborhood pet/farm store. Now that sounds like something to crow about. More info  at Western Farm Center

Babies!

Need some Bunny to love?  EASTER is fast approaching  (on April 8th) and after that something the folks at the House Rabbit Society call the “Easter Dump Season”. DON’T purchase a cute little bunny for photos, the holiday or simply the novelty. If you are truly interested in having a Rabbit as a pet- remember it is at least a 10 year commitment. Also, rabbits who live indoors are happier, healthier, more socialized and live a lot longer. You can always wait until after Easter and adopt one from a shelter. For more info on Rabbit Care go to http://rabbit.org

No excuses for unwanted kittens. SpayPAL: a new Low Cost Cat Spay/Neuter program is available to Sonoma County residents. All cat spay/neuter surgeries are just $30 and include a free rabies vaccine. Surgeries are offered every Tuesday & Friday by appointment at the Sonoma Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Clinic.  Unspayed and unneutered cats are responsible for hundreds of unwanted and abandoned kittens every year. Call (707) 636-1716 to schedule your appointment http://sonomahumane.org/hospital/spay_neuter_surgery.html

SCCRAP On February 26th it looked like there was another dog party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park yesterday- there was a group of Pits and their owners. Very interesting- the group is called SCRRAP and they are a group of Sonoma County residents advocating for the Bully breeds. They go for monthly walks to different cities- They had their walk yesterday in downtown Santa Rosa starting off at the DeTurk Round Barn. Very cool group- they promote all the right things- responsible ownership, speaking out against Backyard Breeders, saving neglected and abused pits, and spay and neuter of non-show and non working companion dogs.

SCRRAP on their monthly walk

Don’t forget ! Summer Day Camps at the Humane Society Animal Adventure, Education Camps and Career Camps are  held in the summer. Train a dog, hug a bunny, feed a cat, pet a reptile and learn and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives. Discover a career in dog training or animal control officers by speaking to professionals and learn how to prepare your own pets in case of a disaster. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Bodega Bay Marine Lab, Wildlife Rescue and much, much more. Each session is one week (M-F) from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Sessions are categorized by grade level (for grades 2- 12- grade starting in the fall 2012 school year) with the first session beginning in June and the last session ending in August. Beth Karzes, Humane Education Outreach Coordinator at , ext. 232 or email: bkarzes@sonomahumane.org  or  2012 Summer Camp

What a bunch of turkeys!  A gang of turkeys has been spending time in the West End.  Most recently, they have spent their time on the sidewalks, yards and roofs around Boyce Street.  They really do gobble too!

The turkey trot

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

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

 

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