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West End & Railroad Square weekend
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• Thursday, September 02nd, 2010
West End & Railroad Square events for this weekend. SMART information had Press Democrat links that did not work- so here they are again! Sorry.

September 3rd, Friday 6 p.m.- West End Summer Bocce- Only 3 Bocce nights left this season! Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food to share- this is part of the experience. Bocce is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a Special Alcohol Permit and Lavatory for West End Summer Bocce. West End Bocce is also on facebook .

Socializing, Food & Bocce

Socializing, Food & Bocce

Note: Bocce Lost & Found- Several items have been left at bocce- please check the Lost & Found bags. We might have your items.

September 3rd, Friday-  Summer Nights in Railroad Square – 6PM to 9PM Last one. A summer long celebration on the first Friday of every month, June to September in Historic Railroad Square.  Summer Nights info Warning for dog lovers: Summer nights now does not allow dogs.

Not Dog Friendly

Not Dog Friendly

September 4th, Saturday 10 a.m. – First Saturday Clean up- Meet at Olive Park. Come join us as we learn about and clean the Creek. Get to know your neighbors, and people from other neighborhoods. The Creek connects us all, so we all need to take care of it. Afterwards join us for lunch. A main dish, salad and drinks will be provided. Please bring utensils as we do not want to create more waste. Desserts and side dishes always welcome. Project coordinator is the West End’s own Stan Gow. First Saturday Cleanup info

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station site- More changes proposed for the site. Mayor Susan Gorin urges approval as neighbors and other groups state concern. See Press Democrat Story

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station Site- West End residents and West End Neighborhood Association Board members, Carol Dean & Allen Thomas urge the SMART board to open any meetings, discussions or decision to the public. See Press Democrat The West End thanks Carol and Allen for their leadership and diligent attention to this very complicated, ever changing project.

Street Sweeper is scheduled to come the first Friday, usually early morning, of every month.  Move your cars off the curb to allow sweepers to remove all debris.

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

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West End & Railroad Square News items
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• Wednesday, September 01st, 2010
It’s been years since neighbors first saw that first exciting plan for the SMART rail site. West End neighbors have tirelessly followed the many changes over the many years. Here’s the latest on the SMART site and other items of interest:

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station site- More changes proposed for the site. Mayor Susan Gorin urges approval as neighbors and other groups state concern. See Press Democrat Story

SMART Santa Rosa Railroad Square Station Site- West End residents and West End Neighborhood Association Board members, Carol Dean & Allen Thomas urge the SMART board to open any meetings, discussions or decision to the public. See Press Democrat The West End thanks Carol and Allen for their leadership and diligent attention to this very complicated, ever changing project.

Gateways Advisory committee- On August 23rd, the City of Santa Rosa Redevelopment Agency Board Appointed seven members to serve on the Gateways Community Advisory Committee. We are proud to announce that 3 members of this committee live in the West End. Congratulations to Jennifer Watson, Carissa Green and Allen Thomas.

CHOP’S TEEN CLUB ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- Diana Curtin appointed as Executive Director. Diana was promoted from her position as Program Director where for the past 15 months she has been working under the mentorship of Kay Marquet, former Executive Director. Diana has lead the process of developing a variety of solid programs such as the barista certification, culinary, Chop’s Jam Band, hip hop dance, social dance, sewing and embroidery, ceramics, dog care and agility and much more. The DeMeo Teen Club Inc., more familiarly known as Chop’s Teen Club , got its start with a gracious gift from Charles ‘Chop’ DeMeo in 1995. Its members can drop-into Chop’s after school, on weekends, and over the summer, taking advantage of its extensive resources, which include a tech lounge, gymnasium, climbing wall, art studio, teaching kitchen with espresso station, recording studio and nightclub. Teen members can also attend a variety of special events, including, dances, variety showcases, art galas, movie screenings and much more. Chop’s membership is open to all Santa Rosa teens for $1.00 per year. Fees are charged for additional classes including: art, culinary and barista programs that help to prepare teens for jobs and careers. For information or a tour, visit www.chopsonline.com or call 707.284.CHOP (2467).

Diana Curtin

Diana Curtin

Train Cars on SMART site- They have been a part of this area for so long that many of us don’t even notice them anymore.  A few of us have actually been inside them to see the beautiful rehab job- a labor of love of owner, Wes Vail. We had always hoped that one day they would have a permanent home in Railroad Square but that just didn’t happen. By the end of this month, the train cars will go to their new home, a train museum somewhere in the Eureka area.

The train cars will leave Railroad Square

The train cars will leave Railroad Square

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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News in Railroad Square
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• 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
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• 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.
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• 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!

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 site meeting, Handcar art & calendar dates
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• 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 RR Square meeting, Restaurant week
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• 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!

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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Quick Reminder- for Tonight
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• 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!

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 February Calendar
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• 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
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• 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!

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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