Tag-Archive for ◊ Prince Memorial Greenway ◊

• Friday, May 07th, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park fence is going up and it’s gorgeous. Take note- there was a stabbing on Prince Memorial Greenway around Olive Park at 7:25 p.m. on May 5th. This was a young man and his girlfriend attacked at 7:35 p.m. when it is still light!

May 6 2010  New fence at Dog Park

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

DeTurk Round Barn Park Project Update- 2 week out look: Dog Park A. Fence posts and panels  B. Painting of fence C. Landscaping Round Barn A. Initial layout for framing B. Preliminary Demo Work C. Soil removal.

Light Reduction Program- Several neighbors have suggested that we turn on our front lights to combat the changes that the reduction of lights might bring to the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Watch Program has always suggested that light is a deterrent to crime. Porch lights can be put on timer, they can also be motion activated and, of course, there’s also solar lights.

Stabbing at Prince Memorial Greenway: Click Here for Full Press Democrat Story

Found Dog: We found a nice little dog today in Railroad Square. He seemed to be some kind of Corgi/Chihuahua mix. Friendly. Short and squat with a caramel coat. Was wearing a red collar. He is now at the Sonoma County Animal Care and Control hoping to be found by his owners. Drop us a line if you think he’s yours so we know he’s been reunited. Thanks, Tim Sarter For more info in this dog, Click here!

May 11 NW Santa Rosa, Community Toxics Collections, a collection program where Sonoma County residents can properly dispose of items such as old paint products, automotive fluids, garden chemicals, expired medications and spent fluorescent lamps. : Appointment required. Call 877-747-1870 or 795-2025 Locations of Community Toxics Collections will be provided when you schedule your appt. Bring your ID to prove residency. For more info Click Here!

July 24, from 6:30 to 10:30 Historical Ball at the McDonald Mansion. Dinner dancing, surprises and docent led tour of the inside of McDonald Mansion. Benefi t for the Rural Cemetery for $90 per person. Costumes representing 1830 to 1930 required. Tickets limited for this one of a kind event. Information: 543-3292 For more info Click Here!

2010 SRRC Historical Ball

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give us your best shot! Last day to enter is June 1, 2010. The categories are as follows: Nature Scene, My Neighborhood, Garden, A Day in the Life and Best of Santa Rosa. We’ve also added an Under 18 Youth Category to include Favorite Place and Fun Stuff. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY, ALL PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA.The winning prize in the Youth Category will be an iPod Shuffle and the Adult Category winning prize will be an iPod. An entry fee of $5 per entry is required to offset the winning prize cost.   For more info and entry directions, Click Here!

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

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• Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Spring is here and there are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The West End is home to many gifted artists and performers. Take note of the many opportunities to support our local talent.

The West End Charter School has two fund raisers (see below) – a bake sale on Bocce clean up day and a yard sale. They welcome your support through donations and purchases. Questions? email to info@WECS.us

Don’t Forget! May 1st, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.- The West End Neighborhood Spring yard sale. Time for Spring Cleaning! Empty out those closets and garages. (Rain Date is May 8th). $5 donation if you would like to participate- this covers costs of ads, signs that will be put up (and taken down) on the day of sale. Want to purge but don’t want to sell? The West End Charter School yard sale welcomes your donations. Drop them off at 127 W. 6th Street from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th.

West End Garage Sale

West End Garage Sale

April 24th, Saturday at 11 a.m.- Bocce Court Clean up at DeMeo Park. A yearly tradition, spruce up the courts for the West End Summer Bocce Season. Bring tools, gloves and don’t forget the sunblock.  Plan to have a snack because the West End Charter School will hold a bake sale at the clean up.

Everyone can help clean up the courts.

Everyone can help clean up the courts.

Good times!

Good times!

April 24th, Saturday 9 a.m. to noon- Earth Day on the Greenway ( ages 5 to adult). Celebrate Earthday’s 40th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a clean up of S. R. Creek, native plant care and trail Maintenance. Tools and refreshments provided. Location: Meet at the Olive Park footbridge. More info? Contact Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845

April 25th, Sunday 8 p.m.- Amber Lee Baker, song writer, Accordion-ista, Vocalist and West End musician will perform at Aubergine After Dark.  For more on Amber Lee, click here!

Amber Lee Baker

Amber Lee Baker

April 25th, Sunday  4-9 p.m.-  North Bay Film & Art Collective – Sustainable Food Short Film Finale. A showcase of short films, some locally-produced, focusing on sustainability, ethics and community in relation to how we produce our food.  99 Sixth Street

April 25th, Sunday 10 a.m.- Keep the Tour 10 k Fun Run- A widepread effort and campaign to help the Amgen Tour of California continue to be a successful and integral part of our Santa Rosa community. For walkers or runners, the fun run starts on Third Street (@ B St.) in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa and follows a six mile loop along the scenic Prince Memorial Greenway before finishing near the entrance to Gateway Park, just a few short blocks from lots of fun and festivities in Old Court House Square. Sign up at keepthetour.com.

Every Sunday Night – West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a new specialty radio show called  “Great Dames, Vintage Chicks,” a collection of torch singers, big band singers and jazz vocalists from the 1930’s- 1960’s. Katie hand selects all the music from the show and talks about it as well. You can also hear Katie on Monday- Friday during mid-day- But the Sunday night show (10 p.m. to midnight) is about female singers who “carry the torch”. The KRUSH 95.9

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

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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• Tuesday, November 03rd, 2009

Friday night, November 6th – 6 to 8 p.m.- 602 Wilson Street The New Arts Project West End Salon Series No. 8. “12 words of urban wisdom”. Drinks to follow at Stark’s.

Sunday November 8th- start at 9 .am.- 6th Annual Run to Stop Hunger along the Prince Memorial Greenway-  10K, 5K run/walk & 2 mile family walk . The Run to Stop Hunger takes place along the Prince Memorial Greenway and Santa Rosa Creek to Prince Gateway Park. For information or to download pledge sheets Press here! You can find additional information at  Fleet Street Sports .

West End Neighbor News-

Street Sweeper this Friday morning. Remember to remove your cars from the curb!

Halloween Wrap up-  The West End celebrated the Halloween with scarecrows, a movie night and creepily decorated houses. On hand for his first Halloween appearance was Anders Smith (aka Sweet Pea). If you have Halloween photos you would like to add to the gallery, send them to Lea at westend@sonic.net

Popeye and Olyve proudly show off their Sweet Pea

Popeye and Olive Oyl proudly show off their Sweet Pea

A creepy house on Boyce

A creepy house on Boyce

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together!  For the West End Neighborhood website PRESS HERE!
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• Friday, October 02nd, 2009

October 3rd, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.-  Fondo Sonoma Festival at Finley Community Park- 2060 West College Ave, Santa Rosa. Fondo Sonoma is a day long festival and Bike Expo at the Finley Community Park. Come out and enjoy live music, many delights from the bicycle world, artisan foods, wine tasting, kids’ fun races and more. Entry is free. Three time tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer hosts this event and will make a presentation. For more info, schedule and list of exhibitors     www.levisgranfondo.com

Bike path alert: Between 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. -the North side of Prince Greenway creek path between Willowside and Stony Point Road will be heavily traveled by east bound GranFondo cycling traffic.

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• Monday, September 14th, 2009

September 18th ,Friday evening 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo Park. LAST NIGHT!!! Be there early. Official group photo will be taken under the tree at 6:15.  Wear your West End Tshirts. “Bocce Nights” Tshirts ($15) are still available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the West End Neighborhood Association and the Great West End and Railroad Square Hand-Car Regatta. Enjoy beautiful summer evening at DeMeo Park with your neighbors and friends. Bring food and drink to share. Well behaved dogs are welcomed.

A West End Tradition- Group Bocce Photo

A West End Tradition- Group Bocce Photo

September 19th, Saturday morning 9:30 – 11 a.m.- Prince Memorial Greenway walk- Meet at Court House Square Ages 12- Adult. Stretch your legs on a 4-mile walk along Santa Rosa Creek with former City Council member Steve Rabinowitsh and the Sonoma County Stompers. Hear how citizens ignited the revival of Santa Rosa’s creeks and learn how the creeks have since improved. For more information visit sonomacountystompers.org or call 539-8083.

September 19th- all day. Kid Street 5th Annual Poker Run & BBQ. More info on Poker Run & BBQ

West End Neighborhood Bocce Photos

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• Monday, July 06th, 2009

One of our neighbors and a member of the S. R. City Council was robbed on the Prince Memorial Greenway late on the 4th of July. The West End would like to extend its sympathy and support to Veronica.

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