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Dog News, Ice Cream Social Day Saturday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, July 16th, 2010
The weekend is going to the dogs. Here’s a few ideas for you and your four legged friends.

Enjoy the newly opened West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park! After months of anticipation, the new Dog Park has finally opened! It’s just gorgeous, roomy and sure to be a big hit with dog lovers. Of course, the rest of the project is still in progress.

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Doggie Social Day at Western Farm Center- Yummy! Why shouldn’t your dog have ice cream on a hot day? Take your dogs to Western Farm on Saturday for “dog ice cream”.

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

July 18th, Sunday at 10 a.m.- Pug Sunday At DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park- Masses of adorable Pugs congregate once a month at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Even if you don’t have a dog- the masses of socializing Pugs are are very amusing to watch. So stop on by! Of course, other friendly breeds are welcomed to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

Do you have an adorable West End dog? Send their photo to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net and we will place it in our photo gallery. For other West End Dog photos, Click Here!

The West End Annual BBQ on Saturday- welcomes well-behaved, socialized dogs.

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

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West End- DeTurk update, D’Argenzio Winery
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, July 08th, 2010

DeTurk Round Barn Project Update: At this point, the Dog Park is scheduled for Occupancy on 7-16-10. The landscape contractor has continued the sod grow-in and the General contractor will finalize items with the dog park such as the fence painting and dog water source. Highlights for the next few weeks include: Dog Park 1) Painting of fence 2) Verifying sod grow-in 3) Dog Park Move-In  4) Existing Dog Park Change to contractor Round Barn 1) 3rd concrete pour 2) Setting Building Down 3) Continued wood framing 4) Roof Demolition 5) New Roof  Offsite Improvements 1) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue & W. 8th. This is now scheduled for 7-19-10.

Hang in there Pete! New dog park will open soon.

Hang in there Pete! New dog park will open soon.

Summer Nights in Railroad Square – was a wonderful event with great music, art, food, wine and friends. Many neighbors attended the festivities and then strolled back to DeMeo park for Bocce and the West End Movie night at DeMeo Park. To see photos click here!

We would like to announce (and thank) our new sponsor- D’Argenzio Fine Wines. Our West End Neighborhood sponsors support the neighborhood. Return the favor and support them. Our sponsors are all listed on the website and in our 3 yearly newsletters.

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

Need some hops? A message from a neighbor: Hi Lea,   Could you forward this email out to let folks know that we have hops ready to harvest for trade or anything! For any beer makers in the West End! Cheers!  Rachel Lumberg rlumberg@sonic.net

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DeTurk Round Barn lifted, Lucy at Depot
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, May 28th, 2010
The DeTurk Round Barn was lifted this morning.

DeTurk Round Barn It is an amazing feat when you consider how long that barn has rested in the same place. The process was smooth and gentle on the barn. Great job by Montgomery Heavy Hauling and Structure Relocation and GCCI- The General Contractor over the entire project.  GCCI is a local Santa Rosa based,  family-run company. This morning, there were generations of the Gentry family on hand to see this memorable event. Thanks for taking such good care of our treasured barn!

DeTurk Round Barn Lifted 5-28-10

DeTurk Round Barn Lifted 5-28-10

More photos of the DeTurk Round Barn and Park- Click Here!

Lucy at the Depot- Lucy Van Pelt is now around town joining Charlie Brown, Snoopy “Joe Cool” and Woodstock!! This past weekend, 30 Lucy statues were painted by local Sonoma County artists. The event was open to the public to watch the artists work to create their vision of Lucy. The statues are now being placed around Santa Rosa and will be on display throughout the summer. Two of them are at the Visitor’s Center- Depot in Railroad Square. A map of statue locations will be inserted into the Press Democrat or can be picked up at the Visitor’s Center.

Lucy at the Visitor's Center

Lucy at the Visitor's Center

West End Wild Turkey? Spotted yesterday- it spend a little time in Railroad Square and then strolled down W. 6th Street. Guess everyone wants to live in the West End.

Turkey in the West End

Turkey in the West End

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

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DeTurk Park, Rezoing info, Crime alert
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, May 24th, 2010

The project continues to progress at DeTurk Round Barn & Park-   The existing Dog Park will be scaled down to allow work on the Round Barn.   The Barn will actually be raised in the near future.

Project Highlights: Dog  Park A) Finalize fencing/painting B) Irrigation C) Lay sod D) Site Furnishings E)  Grow in period (4-6 weeks) Dog Park opening tentatively set for the week of July 15th. Round Barn: A) Lead abatement B) Basic Demolition C) Pad Prep for shoring   Off-site improvements: A) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W 8th.  See the entire site plan  DeTurk Revised Site plan with ADA stall

The exisiting Dog Park be reduced for Barn construction

The exisiting Dog Park be reduced for Barn construction

Crime Alert: There was an attempted break-in at 709 Davis Street- the Kid Street Learning Center building. It was last week around 2am. One of the neighbors heard a loud crash when they looked outside they saw 2 guys and a girl in the middle of the street. The police were called and a report was taken. They broke the window to the basement. Thankfully the windows are double pane and the 2nd portion wasn’t broke. I’m hopeful that the loud noise is what scared them off.    Sheila Accornero   Kid Street Learning Center

Rezoning and Notice of Public Hearing questions: Many folks have had questions about the Notice of Public Hearing they received from the City of Santa Rosa. The Notice, which was mailed to 2000 individuals, was a little vague so if you have questions please contact Jessica Jones.  She has been doing a terrific job explaining to people what precisely is being proposed and how it impacts their property.  Her contact info is jjones@srcity.org or 707-543-3410.

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Deturk Update, lights, stabbing
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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West End Vintage Rose Garden & Free plants
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Feeling blue because of the weather? Check out the West End Gardens in  Bloom in the photo gallery. Click here!

Victoria's peony in bloom

Victoria's peony in bloom

The Vintage Rose garden is the creation of West End residents. In 1999, Lea Barron-Thomas applied for a Schulz Neighborhood grant to develop a vintage rose garden and a community bulletin board in the new DeTurk Round Barn Park. Gina Stateler- Calhoun, famous in the West End for her garden, researched and designed the garden.  Most of the roses are dated prior to the 1930s which keeps with our neighborhood’s historic designation. In 2000, the roses were planted by neighbors. In the last 10 years, the garden has flourished under Gina’s care and attention.

With the current construction project, the rose garden has been removed and will be stored until they can be placed in the new garden. Most of the roses from the original garden were retained. A few of the roses were just too big, not suitable or too sickly for the new garden. The garden will be replanted, perhaps toward the end of summer. For more photos of the West End Vintage Garden Click Here!

Wild Ginger Rose in bloom

Wild Ginger Rose in bloom

Free Plants: The companion plants from the garden were salvaged and are free to interested neighbors. Go by Gina’s house (114 W. 8th Street) this Saturday, May 1st after 10 a.m. to pick them up. Email Gina Stateler-Calhoun for more info ginasquilt@hotmail.com She could also use donations of 1 , 2 and 5 gallon plant containers.

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DeTurk Round Barn Park Project Update
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn project has begun in earnest. This project is scheduled to move quickly with a potential completion date this Fall. As always, this is subject to a variety of circumstances such as weather etc.

DeTurk Round Barn 1970s- courtesy of So. Co. Library

DeTurk Round Barn 1970s- courtesy of So. Co. Library

In the next two weeks you can expect: Dog Park- Grading , fence posts and panels to go up at the Dog Park. It is hoped that the new Dog Park will open (tentatively) the week of May 10th. Round Barn- the glass windows have been removed but the window spaces have been covered for protection, concrete is being removed from the interior. Rose Garden- the roses will be removed and stored until replanted.

More info as it becomes available. Project Architect, Kevin Teel TLCD. Landscape Architect, Mark Bowers, Resource Design. General Contractor, Brandon Gentry, GCCI Inc.

Highlights to park improvements: Restoration of the DeTurk Round Barn.  Dog Park will be more user friendly with dog entry chamber that includes a double gate, new welded wire fence will not allow small dogs escape opportunities and easier to maintain. Dog monument will be moved to inside the entry chamber. New rose garden bed gives roses a better space and improved opportunity for rose admirers.  Bulletin Board will be relocated. New bike racks. Barn and park will have lighting.

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City of S. R. & SMART Meeting, Photo contest
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, April 19th, 2010

Stay Current on proposed projects.

April 23rd, Friday 2 p.m.- SMART Rail Station Design meeting. Consultants will present station layout concepts and a preliminary look at how station platforms, the SMART multi-use path and other station elements will fit into each of the 10 communities along the corridor from Cloverdale to Larkspur. Meeting held at City Hall  100 Santa Rosa Avenue. Chris Coursey for more info 415-717-9968 or SMART SMART Station Workshops Round 2

April 26th, Monday 6 p.m.- Public Meeting scheduled to introduce a proposed project called Museum on the Square at 520 Third Street (aka AT&T Building). Bill Rose, City of Santa Rosa planner email or 543-3253 for more info. Meeting held at City Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave.

Neighborhood Meeting Museum on the Square

Neighborhood Meeting Museum on the Square

N. Meeting Museum on the Square 001

Museum on the Square Project Description & Map

Give Us Your Best Shot Santa Rosa amateur photo contest. The categories are as follows: Nature Scene, My Neighborhood, Garden, A Day in the Life and Best of Santa Rosa.  Under 18 Youth Category to include Favorite Place and Fun Stuff. The winning prize in the Youth Category will be an iPod Shuffle and the Adult Category winning prize will be an iPod.  To apply.  $5 per entry is required. Please submit only one entry per category. Closing date is June 1, 2010.

Santa Rosa in Photographs - DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park

Santa Rosa in Photographs - DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park

Meeting and event calendar at the West End Neighborhood Association website. CLICK HERE!

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DeTurk Round Barn, This weekend
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, April 16th, 2010

De Turk Round Barn Park now under construction- The area on the south side of the park is being cleared for the new dog park. The West End Historic Rose garden will be moved to a new location. More info, dates and details to follow!

New dog park site

New dog park site

Gina Stateler-Calhoun & Cesca Wellman- Rose Garden crew

Gina Stateler-Calhoun & Cesca Wellman- Rose Garden crew

Don’t forget! Saturday April 24th at 11 a.m. Bocce Court Clean up at DeMeo Park-  Bring tools and gloves. Don’t forget your hat and sunblock.

Good things to do this weekend:

April 17th, Saturday at 8 p.m.- The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band featuring cast members from the recent 6th Street Playhouse production of “Hank Williams, Lost Highway”. The musicians are Tahmus Rounds, Jim Peterson, Chris Rovetti, West End neighbor Tim Sarter and Dave Zirbel. Excellent musicians and a great show. Don’t miss it! At Aubergine After Dark, 755 Petaluma Ave. Sebastopol $5 cover charge The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

The Traveling Hillbilly Blues Band

April 18th, Sunday 3 p.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Watch masses of playful pugs cavorting around. Other friendly dogs and breeds are invited to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

(Entire event list on previous West End Update or on West End calendar).

West Ender in the News – Gwen Riddell Certified Nurse and Midwife  See Press Demo Article

Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. We want to support you.

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2nd try Mardi Gras & more fun this week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

(Sorry  if you received this twice- the first attempt was not successful.)

If you missed the Railroad Square Mardi Gras parade, don’t fret… there’s still more to do this week!

The Mardi Gras Parade was full of enthusiasm, laughter and music. It was a bit like First Night- when strangers met in the street to celebrate in the downtown. The Last Day Saloon’s featured act for the evening, Rythmntown Jive led the jubilant crowd through the welcoming restaurants (except one uncelebratory coffee shop who had posted guards!). To see the parade in progress- click here!

2010 Railroad Square Mardi Gras

2010 Railroad Square Mardi Gras

February 18th, Thursday 7 p.m.- 6th Street Playhouse 5th Anniversary Celebration- Dance party celebration with Rock-a-billy, Country & Swing music performed by the Shannon Rider Band. Tickets are $25 6th Street Playhouse

February 19th, Friday 6 to 8 p.m.- W. E. Creative Salon. The West End Creative Salon Series 2010 continues. EconomiCA- Our economy in transition: Borrow, Barter & Share. Drinks to follow at STARKS.

EconomicCA

EconomicCA

February 21st, Sunday- Two events

3 p.m. Pug play day at De Turk Round Barn Dog Park. Watch playful Pugs cavort and socialize! De Turk Round Barn Dog Park is a fenced-in, leash free area. A water faucet is available at the park to keep your dog hydrated. Please observe park rules and regulations so that this will be an enjoyable experience for all. Please no food or snacks within the fenced area for the safety of our pugs as well as other dogs that may visit the park after us. And, of course, any friendly dogs/breeds are always welcome. For more info or to join the mailing list contact Lisa Howard -lhoward@sonic.net

5 p.m. The Gong Show at Toad in the Hole 115 5th Street. PERFORMERS needed! Do you have an act only your mother could love? Performers sign up from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. Toad in the Hole

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

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