Bocce, Farmer’s Market, DeMeo Clean up dates
West End Summer Bocce at DeMeo Park is coming. The opening night is May 17th. Bocce Court/ Park clean up on May 4th, Saturday at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. West End Farmer’s Market on Donahue begins May 26th, Sunday at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20th, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.- Earth Day on the Greenway Celebrate Earth Day’s 43rd birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway. Help with a clean up of Santa Rosa Creek, native plant care, and trail maintenance. Tools and refreshments provided. (Ages 5 to adult) For More info: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org...
Read MoreW. E. Animal Friendly Updates- Feb 2013
February is World Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. Raising global awareness of the benefits of spaying and neutering pets is important but let’s not forget our own animals right here in the neighborhood. DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park is located in the heart of the West End neighborhood next to the historic DeTurk Round Barn. It’s a small, friendly dog park and there are “regulars” who visit every day. Many of the regulars take special care of the park by supplying bags, bowls and lending an extra hand to pick up waste. The informational bulletin board on the Prince Street...
Read MoreDog Friendly November
“I love a dog. He does nothing for political reasons.” – Will Rogers November 11th, West End Small Dog Hour at 10 a.m.- 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 DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Fans November 11th, West End Poodle Party at 11 a.m. Calling all social...
Read MoreUnsettling secrets, Pumpkins & Pug O Ween
Two West Enders an actor and a writer are highlighted- August: Osage County (A Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama) opens up on October 19th and West Ender Alan Kaplan stars. Leilani Clark, writer and, of course, a West Ender & fellow writer Dani Burlison, offer The 3rd Annual Light and Dark: El Día de Los Muertos Writing Workshop. More information offered below: Don’t Forget our own West End Halloween Celebration! October 25th, Thursday- THRILLER! Learn a modified/shortened version of the Thriller dance to perform at the West End Halloween parade. No experience necessary! Please email...
Read MoreOctober- Animal Friendly Update
There are some great October Doggy events- most listed here are in the West End or in Downtown Santa Rosa. For a more extensive list of Dog events and dog friendly restaurants, businesses and news in the greater Santa Rosa Area (or even occasionally beyond S. R.) join Dog Friendly Santa Rosa on Facebook. (Don’t you wish there was a good Halloween Dog Parade in Santa Rosa? Maybe next year!) October 14th, 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...
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