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News in Railroad Square
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Sunday May 23rd at dusk- Bike-in Movie in Railroad Square near Toad In the Hole featuring the bikey classic – “E.T.” No-host beer bar, popcorn, candy, OUTDOOR SCREENING. Wear layers. Free valet bike parking! Suggested donation: $8-$15 per person. Bring the whole family (give the kids a nap in the afternoon). So. Co. Bicycle Coalition

New to You Shop gets a  Face lift- The Assistance League of Sonoma County is renovating their building. The forbidding bars have been removed, the exterior and tile roof has been painted. The corner of Adams and W. 6th Street has a new, fresh look compliments of Kelly Moore Paint and Redwood Empire Painting & Decorating Contractors of America. Future improvements to doors & windows are planned. The Assistance League provides many kind and wonderful services. They also support this neighborhood in many ways. They sponsor the W. E. Neighborhood and provide a room for our meetings and they have a great shop. For more info on the Assistance League of Sonoma County- Click here!

New to You BEFORE

New to You BEFORE

A refresh and revived New to You AFTER

A refresh and revived New to You AFTER

Clock & Farmer’s Market- Railroad Square will be installing a street clock at 4th & Wilson. The dual clock heads will face east and west. There is also talk of the S. R. Farmer’s Market eyeing RRSQ or perhaps an improved area on the SMART site as a potential new home. It’s just talk at this time, but wouldn’t that be great? Railroad Square Historic District

SMART -See a presentation of evolving design concepts for SMART’s rail stations. Smart Station Presentation You can also sign up for email updates.

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


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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!

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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West End Meeting Round Up Etc.
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Saturday, March 20th, 2010

The West End Neighborhood Association Spring meeting had over 70 attendees. Good meeting! There was a wealth of announcements and updates. The West End would like to thank our speakers, Supervisor Shirlee Zane and SRPD Chief Tom Schwedhelm for taking the time to meet our West End neighbors. SRPD downtown enforcement team (Bike Patrol) Officer T. Anderson was also on hand to answer questions. Meeting notes attached- see updates from Ty Jones, Spring Maxfield, John Stewart, Victoria Paul and Lea Barron-Thomas. West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting 2010

Chief Tom Schwedhelm

Chief Tom Schwedhelm

West End Spring Meeting

West End Spring Meeting

Supervisor Shirlee Zane

Supervisor Shirlee Zane

Notice of Application: Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 1061 North Dutton Ave (at College).

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Notice

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Notice

Please provide written or oral comments by March 29, 2010 to Norah Housh, Dept. of Community Development nhoush@srcity.org ( FYI If approved the only 2 dispensaries allowed in Santa Rosa will both be in North West Santa Rosa within a few miles of each other. )

Medical Cannabis Map No. Dutton

Medical Cannabis Map No. Dutton

March 21st, Sunday at 11 a.m. at 127 W 6th Street, West End Community Garden/Coop Meeting. Planning meeting to discuss crop selection, coop plan between gardens, resources, goals and other ideas. If you can’t make it, but would like to be involved email Robin Stephani at cloud9designs@comcast.net

March 21st, Sunday at 3 p.m. Pug Sunday at DeTurk Round Barn Park. A party for socially minded Pugs. Come and check out these adorable little dogs. And, of course, any friendly dogs/breeds are always welcome.

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

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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!

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SMART RR Square meeting, Restaurant week
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

March 3, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.- City of Santa Rosa 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 Project Meeting Questions or comments to Bill Rose, City of S. R. , Senior Planner   wrose@srcity.org or 707-543-3253

Stark’s Steakhouse -So. Co. Restaurant Week Feb 22 to 28th – This is an excellent time to visit Stark’s Steakhouse .     Almost 90 Sonoma County Restaurants have prepared special menus with three courses at fixed prices of $19, $29 or $39 per person. (Beverage, tax and tip is additional.)The emphasis is on local ingredients and local wines. Starks Steakhouse has an outstanding $29 special menu. Call for a reservation, space has been limited. So. Co. Restaurant Week

Stark's Steakhouse- a West End Neighborhood 2010 sponsor

Stark's Steakhouse- a West End Neighborhood 2010 sponsor

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

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Quick Reminder- for Tonight
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Tonight!

SMART Community workshop February 11th at  7 p.m. at Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Ave. Station Design consultants will present initial concepts and ask for input.        More Info

Jack & Tony’s 1 year anniversary party- Support a locally owned restaurant and bar, walk on down to Railroad Square to celebrate! Jack & Tony’s features modern American Regional cooking adjacent Whisky Bar shelves over 170 expressions of Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, American and Japanese whiskies. Jack & Tony’s info

Hank Williams: Lost Highway- The additional shows this week are SOLD OUT!  Better move faster next time.For future shows and events: 6th Street Playhouse

All events are listed on the West End Neighborhood website- click here!

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West End February Calendar
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, February 04th, 2010
Even though the skies are gray, there’s always activities, meetings and events within walking distance of the West End. A few items for your February calendar:

Street Sweeper- City of Santa Rosa street sweeping happens the first friday of every month. Accumulated leaves and debris can create havoc with street drainage- so move your cars off the curb the night before or early morning. Be a good neighbor-If you have a non-working, unregistered or a car that has been parked on the street over 72 hours- S. R. City Code states that these cars are subject to removal by the Police Department. So move your car! Neighborhood Services brochure- click here!

SMART Rail station workshop- February 11th  7 p.m. at CHOPS 509 Adams Street. Smart station design consultants will present initial concepts about stations and seek your feedback. For more info SMART Feb 11- station workshop

All events are listed on the West End Neighborhood website’s 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 Train Delay, Hank Williams
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, January 24th, 2010
There’s still things to do in spite of the rain. See a wonderful musical right in the neighborhood, dine on food prepared by SRJC students or just enjoy the abundance of nearby restaurants and nightlife.

See a Play Now showing until February 7th at 6th Street Playhouse Hank Williams: Lost Highway. A spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter frequently mentioned alongside Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Elvis, and Bob Dylan as one of the great innovators of American popular music. Box office: 707-523-4185 For more info Click Here!

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Enjoy local restaurants and nightlife Have you had a Flaming Manhattan lately? Check this out!

Sample seasonal, local fare SRJC Culinary Cafe is located downtown at 458 B. St. and is now open for Spring Semester. The Cafe ( 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bakery (7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) is open Wednesdays through Fridays. Reservations are recommended. Call 576-0279. For more info Click Here!

SMART train service to Santa Rosa may be delayed a few years. See  Press Democrat for full story. To read Press Democrat article, 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.

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New Railroad Square (SMART site) and ADC
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, December 03rd, 2009

Many West End residents have kept a watchful eye on the future plans for the New Railroad Square (aka SMART site) bounded by our neighborhood and Railroad Square. This important development affects many in the community, but the bottom line is that the West End and Railroad Square will have to live with any decisions that are made. Therefore, we have always asked to be included, as stakeholders, into any discussions for this development. It only makes sense that all the stakeholders should be involved to create the best end result.

The following editorial and article will introduce you to a group, that has not only asked to be involved, but demanded to have their goals and interests met. The question is… should one group be allowed to use whatever tactics necessary to have their goals met even to the exclusion of others? Read on.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091130/OPINION/911309931/1043?Title=PD-Editorial-Who-benefits-

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091129/NEWS/911291020/1036/BUSINESS

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