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5K run through the West End on Sunday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, August 26th, 2010
This Sunday, 400-500 people will run through the West End Neighborhood. This 5K run will help save the Ridgway and Finley pools. Get involved! Run (or walk) the 5K, volunteer to help guide runners through the West End or cheer them on as they run by your front porch on Sunday morning. (See race route and details below)

14 West End volunteers are needed! To volunteer: contact Laneil Bryant, Recreation Coordinator,  LBryant@srcity.org or call   Tel. (707) 543-3225. Make sure to leave contact information. Commitment issues? Interested Volunteers can meet Kelley Magnuson at 8am on Sunday morning in Juilliard Park at the stage. The stage is located on the front lawn area of the park. 5 K Run begins at 9 a.m. and should be done by 10:30 for those who are walking. The fast runners will complete the course in 15-30 minutes.

5 K West End Race Route

5 K West End Race Route

August 27th, Friday-  West End Summer Bocce- Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Only 4 Bocce nights left this season. Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food to share- this is part of the experience. Bocce is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a Special Alcohol Permit and Lavatory for West End Summer Bocce. Wear layers for chilly nights (We are not kidding). West End Bocce is also on facebook .

August 29th, Sunday- The Santa Rosa Marathon- A marathon (13.1 mile loop X 2), a 1/2 marathon (13.1 mile loop) and a 5K run. NOTE:  All Proceeds from the 5K Walk/Run and festival will go to the Aquatics Trust fund to help “Save Our Pools”. All races start at Juilliard Park. Marathon/half marathon starts at 7 a.m.  5 K starts at 9 a.m. Enjoy a fun festival in Juilliard Park after the races that will include live music by local country band Blue Rock Country Club, food, and fun for the kids!

Santa Rosa Marathon Info Register for the 5 K Charity Run/Walk

Crime Alert: A neighbor reports that yesterday when she got home- she saw a man selling strawberries door to door. When she heard her doorbell ring, she didn’t answer the bell because she didn’t want to buy strawberries. The bell kept ringing & ringing, so she looked out the window to verify who it was… and right then the guy started jiggling her door knob. Luckily her door was locked! Thanks for the report. Neighborhood Watch: Keep alert and watch out for your neighbors too.

The Great West End & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta & Exposition of Mechanical & Artistic Wonders is coming! Robber Baron passes are now available. The Robber Baron pass entitiles you to privilege, pleasure and to lord over the rabble from private tents just feet from the finish line. What’s more, delectable treats from Sizzling Tandoor and other fine edibles along with wines from Rodney Strong and D’Argenzio will be readily at hand throughout the glorious day! A bargain for $100 Buy 2010 Robber Baron VIP Pass Handcar Regatta info

Taste of Railroad Square: Many West End Neighbors dined on delicious food, drank wine and champagne- all to support the 6th Street Playhouse. Great event!

The West End represents at Taste of Railroad Square

The West End represents at Taste of Railroad Square

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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News items, Crime Alert, Taste of Railroad Square
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, August 16th, 2010

Saturday August 21, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM- Taste of Railroad Square . A culinary journey of Historic Railroad Square District’s finest foods, wines & brews. Taste of Railroad Square will feature an afternoon of sampling delicacies & wine. For each ticket, tasters receive a sample portion of the featured food, wine or other beverage item. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover what Historic Railroad Square has to offer while tasting, sipping and supporting 6th Street Playhouse. Purchase “Taste” passports in advance by calling the 6th Street Playhouse at (707) 523-4185 ext. 1. Individual Boarding Pass $40 (includes 10 ‘Taste’ tickets) $45 on day of event. More info

Santa Rosa’s Rialto Cinema makes interim deal with 6th Street Playhouse – See Press Democrat Story Rialto

Carol Dean was appointed by councilwoman Jane Bender to the Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities. She is filling a seat vacated by a resigning board member and will serve until December. Carol served several years on the BPU and also currently serves on the state North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Crime Alert- Monday evening around 11 p.m.- an intruder entered a Boyce Street backyard- and was frightened away by an alert neighbor and a little barking dog. Evidently the person jumped over a fence and was gathering items in the yard to steal. The neighbor heard an unusual noise and looked out his back door to check on things. When he saw that the person did not belong in the yard- he hollered at him. The intruder dropped everything and hopped over another fence. (The little dog was also giving the guy the business.)  Meanwhile, the neighbor’s wife called SRPD. This is a good example of the importance of knowing your neighbors and using the principals of Neighborhood Watch. Thank-you neighbors!

Live at Juilliard- Many West End Neighbors enjoyed this all-age, dog friendly concert series. It you were planning to go and didn’t it’s unfortunate as the Final Concert was on Sunday, August 15th. Better luck next year!

Marge and Frank boogie at Julliard

Marge and Frank boogie at Juilliard

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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DeTurk Update, Crime alert & Entertainment
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, May 27th, 2010
By now, many of you have noticed the steel beams sticking out of the windows of the DeTurk Round Barn, this is in preparation of the barn being lifted. It will be an exciting step of the project and may happen on Friday. The sod will finally be placed in the dog park and work will continue on the barn while the dog park completes its “grow in”. Tentative Dog Park opening is July 15, 2010- but everything is subject to change due to varied circumstances.

Project Update- In progress or planned- Dog Park: a) Tree and sod placement, b) Painting of fence c) Irrigation testing d) Benches and Final concrete work. Round Barn:  a) Shoring and cribbing for barn lift b) Barn lift c) Soil Removal d) Prep for concrete slab & infrastructure.  Off-Site Improvements: a) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W. 8th.

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Shoring & cribbing on 5-27 for Barn lift

Crime Alert-Bike stolen: Wednesday night (May 19th) one of our nice road bikes — a brown and white Jamis Aurora — was taken from behind our house at 120 9th St. Also happened at around 2AM. I called the police and they drove around the neighborhood a few minutes later with no luck.  Russ Scarola

Jamis Aurora Copper

Jamis Aurora Copper

West End Events & Happenings:

West End Summer Bocce- Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park.  Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park.  Bring food and drinks to share.  The West End Neighborhood Association has secured a permit for alcohol and a lavatory for Friday night Bocce season. (Thanks to everyone who paid their dues!) This is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes.  Wear layers for chilly nights.

May 28th, Friday night is the premier of Rent at the 6th Street Playhouse. Enjoy the wonderful amenity of live performances right in the neighborhood. For info Click here!

May 30th, Sunday St. Peterbilt – Sonoma County’s finest double clutchin’, scale jumpin’, mile makin’, tailgaitin’, possum squashin’, cop dodgin’, pinballin’, jackknifen’, gear bustin’ sort of a band will play at Russian River Brewing Co. West End Musician Justin Barr plays lead guitar. St. Peterbilt Russian River Brewing Co.

St. Peterbilt

St. Peterbilt

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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Crime Alert & Light Reduction Program
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, May 03rd, 2010

From Boyce Street: I want to report that our car was burglarized on Friday night.  My wife left it unlocked and the thieves stole all the change from the ashtray, and a personal check.  They also rummaged through the kids’ dvds, but I don’t think they actually took any of them; they just left them strewn about.  This is the third or fourth time this has happened to our cars.  Each time the car had been left unlocked.  Mostly the thieves just steal the change from the ashtray, but in the past they have also taken an iPod, and this time a check. It’s not so much the small amount of money and property we have lost, but the idea that someone is outside robbing us while we sleep is unnerving.  We have gotten the impression that people are walking the street each night checking car door handles, taking things from the cars if they open.  We are going to start leaving the porch light on at night to cast a little more light onto the cars in the driveway.  I have filed a police report about this incident, although I have let others go by without filing.   Ethan

Walking on Dark Streets?

Walking on Dark Streets?

Turned Off

Turned Off

Downtown neighborhoods are first targets for Street Light Reduction Program-

It’s a 4 year program and the downtown area where residents frequently walk to services, restaurants and entertainment- have been put first in line for the

Put on Timer

Put on Timer

reductions.  The West End has already had our lights adjusted. If a light pole has a yellow tag attached- then the light has been turned off.  A blue tag states that the light has been put on timer. Lights will remain on during normal active hours (dusk to midnight) and off during typical non-activehours (midnight to either dawn or 5:30 a.m.)

For comments, concerns and questions contact: Rick Moshier, PW Director (707) 543-3800 or rmoshier@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us.

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Daisy the Cat missing, new car break-in
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, March 15th, 2010

Daisy lives at 300 Boyce Street, email Katherine at chadandkj@comcast.net

Our old kitty daisy went missing Saturday night. A neighbor found her disoriented/sleepy behind their car and kindly placed her on our porch bench in a blanket. When we came home she was gone and we have not seen her since. Given her age (17) we believe she may have passed but we do not know where. If anyone finds her we would like to know so we can take care of her. She is a grey/white cat, small/thin due to age. Any news would be appreciated.

Thanks, Katherine

New Car break-in occurred last night (March 14th). Resident went out to carport (located on Hewett St.) to find windows smashed.

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

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Crime Alert- Cars broken into Jefferson St.
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, March 11th, 2010

West End Neighbors take notice!

On Wednesday Morning ( 2 to 5 a.m.) 3 cars on Jefferson St. (near W. 7th) were broken into. Stereo systems and speakers were ripped out and other items stolen. One car in particular suffered $4000 of damage and nothing was stolen except prescription sunglasses.

We need to be vigilant about keeping our eyes and ears open. Have a conversation with your neighbors and discuss the situation so everyone is aware and willing to call police and/or their neighbors should a suspicious situation arise. Take special consideration to where you park your cars. Motion lights and security lighting are a good idea.

Remember that our neighbors on W. 7th also recently had both of their cars stolen: a Maroon 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon and a Gold 1997 Previa Minivan. At last report, they had not been found or returned. The family is very upset about it- (and without cars!)

There was also an unverified report about an attempted truck theft on Hewett (on the West side of Dutton) on Sunday night.

Our next West End Neighborhood Association meeting is on Thursday, March 18th at 7 p.m. at the Assistance League of So. Co. 5 W. 6th Street. As a timely coincidence, one of our special guests is Santa Rosa’s new Chief of Police, Tom Schwedhelm.

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

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Events, Crime Alerts, More Ham
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Hope you are enjoying the Holidays!

Friday, December 18th- 6 p.m. to 8:30 3rd Annual West End Caroling Night. Our roaming carolers will tour through the neighborhood and then end up for a potluck holiday party at Robin’s house (127 W. 6th Street). The ending party is BYOB and potluck items can be dropped off ahead of time if you don’t want to go caroling with your casserole. We will do the last round of carols at Robin’s house and expect to be back at her house around 7:30 or 8 p.m.

More Ham for the Holidays- 6th Street Playhouse announced three new performance dates for the new, hilarious holiday comedy “Ham for the Holidays”.  Thursday, Dec. 17, Saturday, December 19th and Sunday December 20th. This family friendly comedy was written by Santa Rosa native and actor, Shad Willingham. For more info Click here! Box office: 707-523-4185

Christmas Collins & Jimmy Gagarin, two actors from "Ham for the Holidays"

Christmas Collins & Jimmy Gagarin, two actors from "Ham for the Holidays"

Special thanks to Jennifer Watson of 10th Street, for delivering a petition to the S. R. City Council requesting that portions of the West End be re designated so that single family homes are permitted. Jennifer will keep everyone up to date as this plan moves forward.

Railroad Square Crime Alert: Historic Railroad Square has been hit by a series of crimes. Many of the businesses have been vandalized or burglarized in the last few weeks. There have been windows etched, rocks thrown through windows, massive graffiti, theft and burglaries. . If you are in Railroad Square, especially late at night or early morning, keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity. These are our local, independent  merchants and they need our help.

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December Holiday Events, crime alert
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, December 02nd, 2009
The holidays are here and as always there’s lots to do in the West End, Railroad Square and downtown. Get out there and enjoy… it’s just a walk away.

Check out last Saturday night in Railroad Square and the West End Neighborhood. It’s good living in the West End! … Check it out. Click here!

December 5 & 6th, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Santa Paws at Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th Street. Treat your best friend to a holiday event. Have your pet’s picture taken with Santa.  $15   Afterwards, you can both shop for toys and essentials and get a complimentary treat from the friendly counter folks ( for dogs, not humans).

Santa Paws at Western Farm Center

Santa Paws at Western Farm Center

December 5th, Saturday  All Day- Historic Railroad Square Holiday Open House and Festivities- Start the holidays out right. Walk down Historic Railroad Square for music, carolers and refreshments. Enjoy an old fashioned carriage rides, a family holiday tradition sponsored by the Historic Railroad Square Association for 22 years. (Courtesy of Railroad Square business and property owners.) For more info, click here.

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December 4th to 20th- New show at 6th Street Playhouse, Ham for the Holidays. Set on Christmas Eve in 1939, a group of actors who work at WHAM (a small radio station located in Georgia) await the arrival of Orson Welles who is scheduled to make a guest appearance on their broadcast. Hilarity ensues as actors stumble through a long, blizzardy night toward Christmas morning in this new family-friendly seasonal treat sprinkled with holiday music from the era. Click Here!

December 5 & 6th, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- 30th Annual Holiday Open House  Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (Santa Rosa & Sonoma Ave)   $2 admission for ages 12 & over, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm   Tour historic home decorated in Victorian style, refreshments, exhibits, specialty gifts for sale, children’s craft activity Click here for more info.

Neighborhood Watch Crime Alert: A neighbor reports a recent crime in West End-  Ripley St and corner of Lincoln St. car window smashed in the middle of the night 11/30 or 12/1. Neighborhood Watch is a program where neighbors join forces to combat crime. Neighbors commit to keeping a watchful eye out on suspicious activity, Calling the SRPD to report crime and communicating to other neighbors to raise awareness.

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Weekend pastimes, Carriage rides and Crime Alert
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Starting this Saturday- Free Railroad Square Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides: Every weekend until Christmas Eve, weather permitting, leaving from Depot Park. Wrap in a blanket and trot through Holiday Square. A family holiday tradition sponsored by the Historic Railroad Square Association for 22 years. Courtesy of Railroad Square business and property owners.

Recent crime in St. Rose Neighborhood- On Monday, Nov. 23rd, the garage at 400 Lincoln Street (corner of Lincoln & Washington) was burglarized and an high-end mountain bike was taken. Most likely, this event occurred during daylight hours. Please keep a vigilant eye out for any suspicious activity in the neighborhood and report promptly to the Santa Rosa Police Dept. at 528-5222. If you witness a crime in progress, call 911 immediately.

Downtown Tree lighting ceremony was last night. It was chilly but lots of folks came out to enjoy the evening.  Tree lighting click here!

Sat. Nov. 28- North Bay Film & Art Collective- 99 Sixth Street, Global Film Series 7PM – Dinner & Film: Mozambique SLEEPWALKING LAND    For film info Click Here! For calendar Click Here! For ticket information call 707-527-0627

Santa Rosa’s Historic West End Walking Tour- Take your guests on an urban hike and learn about the West End Neigbhorhood. Self Guided tour starts and ends in Historic Railroad Square. Tour brochures available at Railroad Square Hotels and the Santa Rosa Visitors Center.

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West End – This Week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, November 08th, 2009

November 9th, Monday 4- 7 p.m. at Finley Community Center Valley Oak Room 2060 W.College Ave.- Implementation of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. Learn about the changes in the Railroad Corridor subarea. The Railroad Corridor sub area contains the Cleveland/Wilson Street area which greatly affects the West End neighborhood.

For details and the subarea brochures Press here!

November 10th, Tuesday 6- 7 p.m. at 121 10th Street- Upper West End Neighborhood Watch Meeting- (The Upper West End is all residences North of 9th Street)

Join your neighbors and the SRPD. Meeting will focus on effective teamwork between neighbors and police and tips on how we can work together to make our neighborhood safer.

Questions? Interested in joining the Upper W. E. listserve for email alerts? Contact Jennifer at jennifer@sciencemanagers.com

November 13th, Friday 4:30-6:30 p.m. at CHOPS 509 Adams Street- Chop’s Teen Club Variety Showcase

This is a special evening dedicated to celebrating and promoting the achievements of Chop’s teen members. The evening will showcase their stories and their accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art martial arts and more. Appetizers will be served.  Please RSVP to info@chopsonline.com

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