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SMART site meeting, Handcar art & calendar dates
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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SMART vehicle workshop, Holiday events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, December 07th, 2009

If you want to give input to SMART about their rail car’s amenities- attend the Wednesday night meeting. No need to travel far for holiday events… just walk out your front door.

December 9, Wednesday 7 p.m. at CHOPS, 509 Adams Street -SMART Vehicle Workshop. This workshop will be the first opportunity for the public to comment on the SMART train’s passenger amenities, such as bicycle storage, rest rooms, snack bars, seating configuration and other on-board features of the project’s rail vehicles.For more info- contact Chris Coursey, Community Outreach Manager SMART 415-717-9968    For more info SMART vehicle workshop www.sonomamarintrain.org

December 12, Saturday at 6 p.m.- Memorial Hospice Tree lighting ceremony in Depot Park , Railroad Square. Music, sing-alongs, candlelight, and remembrances — a celebration of life. An inspirational event for the Santa Rosa community that takes place in Historic Railroad Square.

December Holiday Show (Time varies for more info- Click here!) at 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. 6th Street.  “Ham for the Holidays” Set on Christmas Eve in 1939, a group of actors who work at a small radio station await the arrival of Orson Welles. Hilarity ensues through a long, blizzardy night toward Christmas morning in this new family-friendly seasonal treat sprinkled with holiday music from the era.

December Global Lens Series (Times vary for more info- Click here!) North Bay Film and Art Collective, 99 6th Street.  Immerse yourself in an international way- some dates include food, live entertainment and themed presentations. Make a date to see a film- the series ends December 20th.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

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Hand-Car Regatta a Unparalled Success!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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Don’t Forget “Brocce” Sunday at 11 a.m.
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Our Neighbor Andrew has spearheaded a NEW West End Sunday Tradition.

Sunday “Brocce Ball” 2nd Sundays of Each Month Starting tomorrow.
July 12th, 11 am — Sunday “Brocce Ball” at DeMeo Park

Playing bocce after church on Sundays is a time-honored tradition in Bella Italia. In fact, brunch and bocce (a.k.a. “Brocce”) is so popular even the Pope gets in on the action.
Join your neighbors in celebrating the sun, fun food, and bocce ball.Every second Sunday of July, Aug. & Sept. – 11 am – 2 pm (Mark your calendars: July 12, Aug. 9, and Sept. 13)
What to Bring: Same format at Friday Bocce. Food and drink to share — but with brunch twist. Good times for all – kids and well-behaved dogs included. No glass, please.

Be there … or be excommunicated!

Come to Second Sunday "Brocce" ball- You never know who you'll see!

Come to Second Sunday "Brocce" ball- You never know who you'll see!

Trains return to Santa Rosa! Check it out!

For a full calendar of West End events, history and updates got the the West End website.

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First West End Summer Bocce Tonight!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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Sunday Funday Handcar Regatta Builder Fundraiser
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

 Whiskey Drunk Cycles' Sunday Funday Fundraiser logoThe local race team known as Whiskey Drunk Cycles is hosting a fundraiser party to build a new railcar for the 2009 Handcar Regatta at Toad in the Hole Pub in Railroad Square.

Sunday Funday
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 1:00 pm.
Toad in the Hole Pub — 116 5th Street, Railroad Sqr., Santa Rosa

Raffle Prizes:

See Flickr photos of last year’s Whiskey Drunk Cycles’ Random Tandem Pandemonium

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