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• Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Subtle Hint: On Sunday the entire West End neighborhood will be inundated with Regatta enthusiasts (and their cars.) If  you are going to need street parking… plan ahead! The Grand Fondo is right around the corner. There will be many ways to celebrate the bicycle.

September 23rd, Gallagher (Comedy) 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 8 p.m. Door, 8:30 Show

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

September 23rd, Friday- Unveiling of Chop’s Handcar- A kick off to the Great Handcar Regatta weekend. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Time: 5-7 p.m. Chop’s Teen Club

September 25th, Sunday- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta is coming! (As if you didn’t know!) Dress to impress. THE HUBBUB CLUB will open and close the regatta this year, as usual. They will start out near Aroma Roasters in the morning but it’s a surprise where they will be by 5:30…. but never fear because you will hear them coming. The BEST source for Regatta information is at: hand-carregatta.com Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September 24th, Saturday- Free Family Day at So. Co. Museum. With activities inspired by their Current exhibit – Customized: The Art and History of the Bicycle including an organized family ride with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Location: Meet in front of the Museum at noon, for a 3 mile loop that will tour Downtown Santa Rosa’s public art installations before returning to the museum. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m./ Meet in front of the museum at Noon for the Family Bike Ride

September 30th, Friday- Whiskey Drome at So. Co. Museum. Museum open late to celebrate the Gran Fondo! Featuring the Whiskey Drome. SCM is part of RadioShack DownTown – a self-guided jaunt through local bars, cafes, and restaurants in Downtown Santa Rosa. Location: Sonoma County Museum Time: 5- 9 p.m.

So. Co. Bicycle Coalition/ Sonoma CountyMuseum Events- Click here!

October 1st, Saturday- Levi’s GranFondo. Late Check-In 5:30am – 7:30am. Ride Starts at 8am Sharp. FondoSonoma Festival 10am – 6pm at the Finley Center . Road Closures. Best source for GranFondo is at their website- click here!

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

 

 

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• Monday, September 19th, 2011

The 4th Annual 2011 Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta & Exposition of Mechanical and Artistic Wonders is on September 25th Sunday,  11 a.m. to 6 p.m. As tradition dictates…. it will be blazing hot… so dress with that in mind. Also… we all love our dogs… but leave them home. They can enjoy the cool house- and as you know, they are always happy to see you when you come home!

The BEST source for Regatta information is at: hand-carregatta.com


This year’s theme: Utopian Societies. Whatever shall you wear? Dr. Kitty has the answer:

Buy your tickets!

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162601

Other Regatta Related events:

September 23rd, Friday- Unveiling of Chop’s Handcar- A kick off to the Great Handcar Regatta weekend. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Time: 5-7 p.m. Facebook

September 24th, Saturday- Carny Brat Super Show Extravaganza/ Handcar Regatta Pre Party. Our Vinyl Vows, Sideshow Performers, Magician, Palm Reader, a Burlesque act. $10 advance, $12 Day of show 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth Street Time: 9 p.m. Door, 9:30 Show

 

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

September 25th, Sunday-  STEAMSPLOITATION: Free Music & Art Fair Facebook. Music by The Cigarette Bums, Conspiracy-a-Go-Go and the West End’s own Ananta Fiddle Hooper & more! Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 Sixth St.  Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm  Facebook

September 25th,  Sunday  Regatta Pasta & Wine After party. Dinner, Wine and music. What’s not to like?  Pasta Red Sauce or Pasta Pesto; Bread ; Meat Ball & A Glass of Wine. $22 per person. Location: D’Argenzio  Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time:  5:00pm – 9:00pm Facebook

 

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

Sept. 25th, Sunday- The Perpetual Regatta Post-Party Extravaganza. After a day of fun at the Handcar Regatta, come partake in a wild variety of musical styles at Santa Rosa’s best art and cultural venue, the always affecting and inspiring Arlene Francis Center! Music by: Gabby La La, The Black Hats and Fanfare Zambleta, The Little Lost Boys and more. $10, Bar with ID. For more info, call (707) 326-5274 Location: The Arlene Francis Center for Spirit Art and Politics 99 Sixth Street Time: 5:30- 11:30 Facebook

September 25th, Sunday-  The Handcar Regatta After-Party Specatular! After an exciting day of festivities in the sun, come down to the Last Day Saloon to enjoy a refreshing beer and some fantastic live music by ! The David Luning Band (folk rock), Three Legged Sister (beautiful harmonies), Old Jawbone (good times Americana) and more.$8 All ages until 10 p.m., then 21 and up. For more info, call (707) 326-5274 Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6:00pm until after midnight Facebook

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- sometimes more because we are so blessed. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

 


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• Monday, September 19th, 2011
A few photos….

The last West End Bocce night of the season was well attended and the weather was cooperative. It was an evening with great food and company. We took our traditional last photo of the season…. thanks to Brian Howlett for taking our photo. To see more photos from bocce- go to Bocce 2011 in our photo gallery.

The 2011 West End Bocce photo

The 2011 West End Bocce photo

The 9th Street Mural Community has been completed except for the neighborhood names that will face each neighborhood.   We had over 30 volunteers help paint last Saturday!

The Mural Committee members: Denise Hill from St. Rose Neighborhood & Sher Ennis and Lea Barron-Thomas from West End Neighborhood started the project in the Summer of 2009. Their goal was to take a dark, uninviting space and make it friendlier and easy to maintain. It was a simple project but took a long time to get through the City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places and CalTrans approval processes. We couldn’t have done it without  Tara Matheny-Schuster, Art Coordinator for City of Santa Rosa.

The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mario Uribe created the design. ArtStart  was on hand to train the volunteers to use the stencils. We would also like to thank:  Our wonderful community volunteers. Friedman’s for graciously donating all the paint. The Coffee Girls for providing delicious coffee to our hardworking volunteers.   We couldn’t have done it with out you! THANK-YOU! For more photos go to 9th Street Community Mural.

A place to walk

A friendlier place to walk!

 

9th St. Community Painting Day 2

9th St. Community Painting Day 2

9th St. Community Paint Day 1

9th St. Community Paint Day 1

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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• Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Programs and events offered by the City of Santa Rosa:

Do you know an organization or person who gives back to our city and enriches our community? Now accepting nominations! Since 1978, the S. R. City Council has granted Merit Awards to individuals, businesses and organizations who have volunteered their time and energies to serve the community and improve the quality of life in Santa Rosa. The Merit Awards acknowledge those who go above and beyond by:  beautifying our community; strengthening our neighborhoods; serving others, particularly young people, seniors and those in need;  and enriching & expanding the artistic and historical culture of the city. The deadline for nominations for the 2011 season is August 31, 2011. To nominate:  Download the interactive nomination form here! (.pdf) Email completed form to: Lbryant@srcity.org

Is your home Green? Would you like to brag? You can apply to have your home star in the Green Homes Tour on October 2nd.  The City of Santa Rosa’s Clean Energy Advocates and Solar Sonoma County are organizing a Green Homes Tour on October 22nd Energy Efficiency and Solar in Santa Rosa! Learn how to make your home green, speak with experts, and enter the raffle to win prizes! Visit: www.srcity.org/SRGreenHomes. If you would like your home or another home to be considered for the tour email CEA@srcity.org

Operation Lifesaver. Trains are coming! Train service may start as soon as March 2011. The City of Santa Rosa would like to remind you to stay alert at railroad crossings. Never stop your vehicle on the railroad tracks. Follow all crossing sign warnings and never walk on or around train tracks.  Do not operate a cell phone without an approved hands free device. Look, Listen and Live- For more info:  Operation Lifesaver- California.

August events:

August 17th-  Water Smart Expo The City of Santa Rosa’s Water-Use Efficiency team will be hosting their annual Water Smart Expo on Wednesday, August 17th. For your education, you will find: Qualified professional landscaping and plumbing advice, information about new technology in appliances,  the most efficient irrigation products and info on available programs and rebates. Visit rainwater and graywater displays, learn about creek tours, and meet the clean energy advocate team. Questions? Call  (707) 543-3985 or : srcity.org/wue. Location: Downtown Market at the intersection of Fourth and D Streets Time: 5-8:30 pm

Do you feel that your neighborhood isn’t organized? The City of Santa Rosa would like to teach you how it’s done! S. R. Second Annual Neighborhood Summit Designed to strengthen neighborhoods and neighborhood organizations, facilitate communication in and among neighborhoods, and improve neighborhood and government partnerships. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 6:30 – 8:30 pm at City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Speaker: Amalia Alarcon de Morris, Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 9 am – 3 pm at Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue.  A day of workshops by community leaders and a resource fair. West End Neighborhood Association Leader, Allen Thomas will discuss neighbors organizing together to fight crime. The West End Neighborhood Association has been organized for over 20 years, has a newsletter, regular meetings, events, participates in Neighborhood Watch and has an awesome website!  For more info on the West End. For more info on the Neighborhood Summit

August 29th, Monday- Free educational workshop for homeowners of historical properties. Want to learn how you can update your older home to be more energy efficient? Don’t want to lose the historical integrity in the process? This FREE workshop will cover the do’s and don’ts of energy efficiency measures without losing that historical appeal. This workshop is hosted by the City of Santa Rosa’s Clean Energy Advocates in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Board at the newly renovated Santa Rosa. RSVP here. Questions? 707-543-3886  Location: De Turk Round Barn, 819 Donahue St. Time: from 6 to 7:30p

Artist and Performers :  Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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• Thursday, August 04th, 2011
Can it be August already? Goodness Gracious! You can always “Wine Down” on Thursday at D’Argenzio Winery or Bocce on Friday at DeMeo Park! A few other ideas:

August 5th, Friday-  95.9 The KRUSH & EarleFest welcomes Carolyn Wonderland + Shelley King. The first 50 tickets sold at this show will receive and EarleFest discount! (Americana blues) Location: Last Day Saloon 120 Fifth St. Time: 8 P.m. door, 8:30 P.m.

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon

August 5th- September 4th  Friday- Kiss Me, Kate.This raucous and riotously funny play-within-a-play explodes as our leading lady, Lilli Vanessi, is forced to play opposite her ex-husband/director/leading man, Fred Graham. Already on poor terms, the pair engage in an all-out emotional war mid-performance that threatens the production’s success. Combine Shakespeare’s timeless battle-of-the-sexes play, Taming of the Shrew, with the incomparable music and lyrics of the great Cole Porter and throw in a few gangsters what you get is a lush and sophisticated musical comedy valentine to a life in the theatre! Directed by Craig A. Miller Location: 6th Street Playhouse Time: Check website for showtimes and tickets

August 5 –  Summer Nights at Railroad Square.  A Summer Street Party featuring wine tasting, live music, outdoor dining, crafters and art. The event is free, with wine tasting available for $20 with proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations.  Location: Historic Railroad Square- 4th Street from Wilson to Davis Street. Time: 6- 9 p.m. For more info: http://snrrs.com

August 6th, Saturday- First Saturday Clean up Help take care of restored Santa Rosa Creek flowing through the heart of downtown. Clean up and then pizza for lunch afterward. Please bring utensils so we may keep our trash impact low. Contribution to lunch, desserts, fruit and appetizers are always welcome. Stan Gow coordinates the clean up. Location: Meet at Olive Park Time: 10 a.m. First Saturday Clean Up

August 6th, Saturday- ‘Staches & Spokes- a Bicycle-themed art show! Mustache competition, live music, eats & drinks. Art by: Whiskeydrunk Cycles & the Whiskeydrome, David Farish, Wil Smith, Jacqueline Smith, Todd Barricklow, Arn Anderson, Mica Jennings and more! Location: Top Deck of the S. R. 4th Street Parking Garage Time: 3 p.m.- 8 p.m.

'Staches & Spokes

'Staches & Spokes

Aug 6th- Sat- History Walking Tours at the Rural Cemetery. Learn about the amazing lives of S. R.’s pioneers.  70 minute docent led walk through pioneer cemetery. Free admission. Donations appreciated. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery Located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Meet at the Franklin Gate. Time: Tours leave every 20 minutes between 10a.m. to 11 a.m.  Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery

August 7th, Sunday- 4th Annual Alley Cat Race & Food Drive Bike Participants meet at THE TOAD for registration and route map at 1pm. Race will take approxiately 1 hour. Family participation encouraged!!! AFTER RACE PARTY: music, raffles and food drive fun at the TOAD until evening. WIN A BIKE, ART and other awesome things. This is a Kelly Cowan event and it supports the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Location: Toad in the Hole 116 Fifth Street Time: 1 p.m.

4th Annual Alley Cat Race

4th Annual Alley Cat Race

August 10th, Wednesday-FREE monthly workshop from the Clean Energy Advocates! Solar Hot Water Workshop! The City of Santa Rosa Clean Energy Advocates are hosting a workshop about Solar Hot Water systems for your home on Wed. August 10th 6p-7p. Come learn from experts as they discuss how the systems work, benefits to your home, rebates available and more. RSVP here, show up or call the CEA’s with any questions 707-543-3886.  Location: 35 Stony Point Road, UFO Building, Room M Time: 6-7 p.m. For more info. visit: www.srcity.org/CEA

Clean Energy Advocate

Clean Energy Advocate

Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.

 

 

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• Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Our annual Bike Parade and BBQ was a fantastic gathering of neighbors, friends and family. If you were there, chances are we have a photo of you. Check out Bike Parade and BBQ in the photo gallery.
While we’re at it- special thanks to Western Farm Center, Franco American Bakery, SRPD (for bike helmets), SR Rec & Parks, grill masters Guy Dean and Heather Rosales, Face Painter extraordinaire Carol Haseltine-Ernst, Rocket Man Daniel Nicholas, our super  set up/break down volunteers,  our wonderful bike marshals & tireless organizer Allen Thomas.

West End Bike Parade 2011

West End Bike Parade 2011

 

W. E. Bike parade 2011

W. E. Bike parade 2011

 

W. E. BBQ & Bike parade 2011

W. E. BBQ & Bike parade 2011

 

Did you get to see the first freight train? If not… here it is on video. It was a historic moment, shared by an enthusiastic audience. Click here!

Artist and Performers: Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- sometimes more because we are so blessed. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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• Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
The West End Neighborhood Association BBQ and Bike Parade is THIS Saturday at DeMeo Park. Bike Parade at 1 p.m. (Decorate your Bike! Bike helmets required 18 yrs and less. Helmets available if you don’t have one.);  BBQ at 3 p.m. Looking for volunteers to coordinate Kid’s activities, for clean up & set up and to be Safety Marshals for the Bike Parade. Call Allen 707-477-8422 to volunteer.

2011 BBQ & Bike Parade

2011 BBQ & Bike Parade


Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.

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• Tuesday, June 07th, 2011

June 8th, Wednesday- Free Solar Workshop. Q & A Forum, Everything you want to know about going solar! Audience encouraged to bring questions and a recent copy of your PG&E bill for advice. RSVP CEA@city.org Workshops take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month covering a different topic. Location: 35 Stony Point Road, UFO Building, Room M  Time: 6-7 p.m.  For more info or questions about the Clean Energy Advocate visit http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/utilities/Projects/Pages/CleanEnergyAdvocate.aspx or call 707-543-3886

Grants Available- Do you have a great idea for your street, your block or your neighborhood?  The Community Advisory Board (CAB) can help you bring your ideas to life with a Community Improvement Grant up to $1,000!  Community Improvement Grants are available to neighborhood groups -Projects which encourage neighborhood or groups “sweat equity” and/or enhance working together as a team rather than mostly contracted out labor, will be given greater weight.  If you are an individual, you will need to show community involvement and “buy-in” for the project. How to Apply- applications are available at the following www.srcity.org under Neighborhood Resources or you can contact us for a hard copy at: Community Advisory Board  415 Steele Lane Santa Rosa, CA  95404  (707) 543-3710  Application Deadline:  July 1, 2011 For more info: contact Ed Buonaccorsi at 543-3710 or  edb@srcity.org.

Clean-Up Your weeds , Quick! Fire season will be here soon and so will Weed Abatement Inspections performed by the Santa Rosa Fire Department.   All parcels less than 5 acres in size must have all combustible growth in excess of 4” in height disked or mowed and then removed. Sidewalks, planter strips, alleys and ditches adjacent to your parcel are the responsibility of the property owner. Additional help and information may be found at on the Santa Rosa Fire Department’s Fire Prevention page or call the Fire Department at 707-543-3540 or weeds@srcity.org for further information about weed abatement.

SRPD CRIME STATISTICS
The Santa Rosa Police Department frequently updates it’s Crime Statistics page. One of its’ new features is an interactive crime mapping software through RAIDS Online (www.raidsonline.com) that allows residents access to information on crimes occurring in their neighborhood.

New Interactive Downtown Map- This easy-to-use map features businesses, amenities, and attractions in Courthouse Square, Railroad Square, and beyond.  You can peruse the map, search for a specific business, browse the categories, even find spaces for lease with this exciting new tool!  Interactive Downtown Map

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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• Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Ahhh… good times are just ahead. Bocce season is opening Friday Night and there’s a summer full of fun events ahead.

Friday Night, May 20th- West End Summer Bocce begins. It’s finally time to spend wonderful nights at DeMeo Park! Bocce is a most incredible social event- and lucky for us it is EVERY Friday night! Bring a dish to share.  The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a use permit that allows us to to drink a little wine (in the true Italian style) while we play bocce. The permit is only for Friday Night Bocce and folks participating in the event. This is a family and dog friendly event. Location: DeMeo Park  Time: 6:30 p.m. See Bocce 2010 Photo Gallery

Last Year's Opening Night

Other upcoming events to put on your calendar. These are the best Summer offerings, many feature West End Artists and they are all within walking or biking distance:

July 16th, Saturday- West End Neighborhood Annual BBQ and Bicycle Parade. Decorate your favorite human powered contraption and ride in the parade! (Remember- 18 years and younger must wear bike helmets.)  BBQ to follow.

The 2010 Bike Parade

The 2010 Bike Parade

 

June 12th, Sunday-  3rd Annual Mostly Python. Silly people take to the streets to be silly…..Live Monty Python skits from the “TOAD PLAYAS”,live bands,food,beers in the street.holy grails,fun ,frivolity and good times in the street outside the Toad.

June 10th- 12th- Harmony Festival. Maxfield Arts and the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (FBUC) present an exciting new attraction for Harmony Festival 2011 titled The Steampunk Garage, including Santa Rosa-based builders also known as Whiskeydrunk Cycles, Todd Barricklow, Krank-Boom-Clank and The Feed Barn, all of whom are intimately entwined with the North Bay’s popular annual Hand-car Regatta. Ananta De Tally plays on June 12th.

July 10th- August 14th -Live at Julliard. Every Sunday evening- enjoy live music in a beautiful setting. Most important dates (featuring West End artists!) July 10th- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, August 14th- Quarter Mile Combo. Two awesome bands you will not want to miss! 

September 25th, Sunday- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta. Not to miss… and don’t forget to buy your tickets now. Handcar Regatta

Membership Dues for the West End Neighborhood Association help pay for the costs of running the website, our meetings and events. Do you support the West End Neighborhood Association? If so, pay your dues! $10 suggested but any amount appreciated. Pay directly from the website or send check (payable to West End Neighborhood Association) to Dan Wright, 512 Jefferson Street.

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

 

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• Monday, May 16th, 2011
Over the years, many neighbors have expressed health concerns about the Asphalt Company that is located in the Maxwell Court Area. The BoDean Co. has agreed to a meeting with neighbors to discuss dust, black smoke, toxins in the air and short / long range health concerns associated with the operation of the company.

Meeting with Asphalt Co. THIS Wednesday night.

May 18th, Wednesday – Neighborhood Meeting with BoDean Co., Inc. Suppliers of Quality Aggregates & Asphalt Location: 1060 N. Dutton Ave.  Santa Rosa Time: 7 p.m. For more info on meeting: call Allen Thomas (707) 477-8422. For info on BoDean Co:   www.bodeancompany.com

We have also requested a meeting with the City of Santa Rosa to discuss this issue. We will keep you posted on that future meeting date.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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