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West End Updates
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Railroad SCARE recap- It was a marvelous event full of cute costumed kids and delightfully disguised dogs.  There was lots to do. The Children’s Museum of the North Bay had  intriguing, hands-on displays and West End artist (and design genius) Michael McGinnis brought his giant sized Perplexus and the S. R. Fire Dept. brought a firetruck for kids to explore. There was a Scarecrow competition- the West End’s entry won 3rd place in the community division! Snoopy and Charlie Brown led the Children’s Costume parade.   The Scaredy-Dog Parade showed the best of Santa Rosa’s costumed canines. The West End Hula Dogs, led by Allen Thomas, won best in Parade.

Thank you to the Railroad Square Merchants and Western Farm for such a fantastic community event! For more Railroad SCARE photos Press here!

A Geisha enjoys the Museum hands-on exhibit

A Geisha enjoys the Museum hands-on exhibit

Children's Pumpkin parade

Children's Pumpkin parade

The West End Hula dogs

The West End Hula dogs

Update on Bob Murnane’s stolen trailer- ...a small piece of good news is that employee of the month Mike Rucker spotted my stolen trailer at the recycling center and confronted the guys who were towing it. Mike got the trailer back. The police came & filed paperwork etc. .

Thanks to anyone who was keeping an eye out.    -Bob.

The West End Neighborhood website is your best source for West End news, photo galleries and calendar. PRESS HERE!

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West End News- this week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Saturday, October 24th, 2009- Railroad Scare!! A family and dog friendly event in Historic Railroad Square. Join your friends and neighbors at Depot Park for a Children’s Pumpkin Parade (11 a.m.) a Scare-dy Dog Parade (1:30 p.m.). Railroad SCARE!! Poster and info

Nissan Public Art Project- The intersection of Santa Rosa Avenue and South A Street will soon be home to one of three proposals, now on display at the Santa Rosa Plaza Mall until Oc tober 25th.  For complete project details- click here!     You are invited to view the artists’ maquettes, designs and other display material they provide. Public comments are welcomed! Slide show of proposals but it doesn’t really do them justice. Click here!

Railroad Corridor Clean up- We would like to thank the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) for thoroughly cleaning up the Railroad Corridor. West End residents and business owners greatly appreciate having this area clean and safe.

For all things West End- check out the West End Neighborhood website- click here!

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Scarecrow Making Party This Sunday 3 p.m.
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Sunday, Oct. 18th 3:00pm 800 Coulter St (corner of Boyce and Coulter St.) Make a Scarecrow for Halloween! Please join us for our Second Annual Scarecrow-making Party this Sunday afternoon.  We’ll make several, then decide as a group on our favorite one and submit it to the Railroad Scare contest the next weekend.

2007 Railroad Scare winner "West End Willy"

2007 Railroad Scare winner "West End Willy"

2008 Scarecrow Party

2008 Scarecrow Party

We provide: hay, posts, and stuff for putting the parts together You bring: old Long-sleeved shirt; old pants/overalls; something for a head, if you have it (maybe a pumpkin?).

Optional: a hat or wig; gloves; Whatever wild things you want to decorate with! Be creative!

See the attached document for ideas & instructions on scarecrow building parts!

Railroad SCARE How to Make a Scarecrow 2009

See last year’s Scarecrow Party photos!

Check out the West End website for updates, photo galleries and calendars

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Full Moon Tour and Other Exciting Events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, October 20th, 2008

Dear West End Neighbors,

Full Moon Tour

Theresa plays West End's Lena circa 1945

Full Moon Tour 
The Full Moon Tour was a wonderful event. West End residents, friends and new aquaintances were treated to a tour of the West End in the 40s. Everyone was surprised to meet up with West End restaurant and legend, Lena Blake Bonfigli who told us a little about life in the neighborhood during the war. After an aromatic tour of Franco American Bakery, we ended the evening at Toad in the Hole where we socialized and listened to the accordion stylings of Amber Lee Baker (soon to be West End resident- welcome Amber!)

For those of you who ordered shirts, they are on the way and we will let you know when they are in.

Santa Rosa Pugs Howl-O-Ween

Chug Coleman-Jones Wins!

Santa Rosa Pugs “Howl-O-Ween”
The Santa Rosa Pugs “Howl-O-Ween” party was a the De Turk Round Barn on Sunday. It was a delightful party of costumed dogs. West End resident Chug Coleman-Jones won first place in the costume contest- his costume was designed by his grandma Marge!

Railroad Scare
Don’t forget Railroad Scare, a well-loved Halloween event in Railroad Square. It’s this Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s a children’s parade, dog parade and scarecrow contest. It’s a lots of fun.

Vehicle Amnesty Day
I also received information on Vehicle Amnesty Day also this Saturday, October 25th:
In an effort to help homeowner’s clean up their properties, the City of Santa Rosa is partnering with Pick-N-Pull auto recyclers next Saturday to collect vehicles no longer wanted.

  • Sat., Oct. 25, 9am-4pm
  • Deliver vehicle to the DMV office at 2570 Corby Avenue for a $50 gift certificate or call for a free tow (from the Santa Rosa area) at 866-520-9749.
  • No ownership documents are required.
  • Vehicles do not have to be running.
  • No boats, motor homes, or trailers.

Questions? Contact the City’s Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Office at 543-3594.

Have a wonderful week!

Lea Barron-Thomas

 

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