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Last bit of July- Fair, Music, Art
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• Monday, July 25th, 2011
So much to do- and all of it close by! It’s the peak of Summer- enjoy the weather and all the delightful events offered in Downtown. As always- you can join your friends and neighbors EVERY Friday at DeMeo Park for West End Bocce and you can “Wine Down” every Thursday at D’Argenzio Winery.

July 27th- August 14th- Sonoma County Fair. Good Ol’ fashioned fun. This year is the 75th anniversary- so opening day has a special procession starting at Wednesday Night Market and ending at the fair. Participants will receive free admission. There’s also free red, white and blue hats to create a living flag out of fairgoers. Fireworks too! Great local music choices: Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, The Fondettes, Mad Maggies, Shannon Rider, The Don Giovannis and more. Check out www.sonomacountyfair.com for full schedule, hours, shows and info.

Hall of Flowers

Hall of Flowers

July 27th, Wednesday- 95.9 The KRUSH & the North Bay Hootenanny … present The Pick-Me-Up Music Revue with Travis Hendrix & The Blessed Moonshiners. (Folk, Americana, bluegrass, country etc)  The entire family can come out and enjoy local foot stomping music. All Ages! $5 21+, $8 for minor- includes free soda or fries. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7 p.m. Door, 7:30 show

July 29th, Friday-”Field of Dreams” at West End Summer Movie Nights at DeTurk Round Barn- Watch movies under the stars.  Movie schedule posted on DeTurk Park Bulletin Board (by dog park) Bring a blanket, warm clothes and friends. Free Popcorn. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Park 819 Donahue Street Time: Movies start at dark- 8:30 to 9 p.m. As soon as it is dark enough to project.  If it rains, the event is canceled. Questions? Email Paul or Veronica at jordanpoling@gmail.com

July 30th, Saturday- Art Round Up. Benefit Art Auction for Art Start- local renowned artists and one of a kind art by the Artstart apprentices. Artwork by Todd Barricklow, William Smith, Tara Matheny-Schuster, Sally Baker and many, many more. Music and food. Tickets are $40. Available at http://artstart.us/auction Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7-10 p.m.

July 31st, Sunday- Live at Juilliard. Performers: Solid Air. Free Sunday Concert Series. Enjoy listening to music in a lovely park setting. Great event for the whole family- including the dog. Location: Juilliard Park 227 S. R. Ave. Time: 5- 7 p.m. Live at Julliard info

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty bandmembers Tim Sarter & Dennis Sherman

Miss Kitty bandmembers Tim Sarter & Dennis Sherman

Green Home Tours

Green Home Tours

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

 

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.  We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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DeTurk Dog Park and Pet News
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• Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Alert! This West End email is totally animal related…so if you aren’t interested in animals- avert your eyes now!

West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park: Brown Grass: The grass in the new dog park has gone brown in certain areas due to  items have been placed over the sprinkler heads. While the contractor attempts to revive the grass there will be a temporary period of daytime watering- so be patient. Also, please don’t leave chairs, safety cones or other items on the grass once you are done with them. Dog Waste: Although we have waited so long to enjoy this new park, there are some folks that are not picking up after their dogs. (Obviously, most of us do…) Many kids are also playing in the dog park right now- for the health and comfort of everyone, please pick up after your dog… and let’s take the teamwork approach on this- KINDLY REMIND others to do the same. There are no shortage of bags- so there are no excuses.

Tequlia and her 3 friends

Tequila and her 3 friends

West end dog photo gallery click here!

West End Poodle Party- There are plans for a poodle party at the dog park probably in August. If you have a poodle who would like to attend, please email to get on the list. Of course, all friendly breeds and dogs are welcomed.  Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net.

West End Feline colony Update: Approximately 30 cats are living in the West End Feline Colony- all cats have been neutered (except two males), given shots and flea protection from Forgotten Felines. Charley Thomas has set up feeding stations. How can you help? 1. You can donate food to Charley- who currently supplies most of the food at her own expense. “Diamond” Naturals is the preferred food and can be purchased at Western Farm Center for a reasonable price. Drop it off on Charley’s porch at 124 W. 6th.  2. Donate to Forgotten Felines- a non profit that neutered, gave shots and flea protection to about 30 cats. That’s pretty amazing- check out their website to donate. Forgotten felines.

Splash Dogs at Sonoma County Fair: Have a water loving pooch? Splash dogs is great fun for water-loving dogs and their people—and even more fun for the audience. Dogs compete for distance, diving from a dock into a 25-ft. pool. The Fair welcomes experienced champion divers as well as novices. Find training tips and lots more info on the Splash Dogs official website. Splash Dogs Info and Registration

Derby Dog Dash at Sonoma County Fair on Sunday, August 8th: If you liked the Wiener Dog Races at the racetrack last year, you’re going to love the Derby Dog Dash.  Derby Dog Dash includes all small breeds, so get your Chihuahua, your Poodle or your Puggle in training now. Derby Dog Dash Info

Rocky the Dog- Rocky is a very special dog and he needs a home. Rocky was tied to a fence (on Wilson Street) and severely abused. Luckily the good folks at Sonoma County Animal Care & Control nursed Rocky back to health and prosecuted his abuser. Today, after several months, Rocky is free of any chronic health problems and ready for the loving home he deserves. Despite his past, Rocky is trusting of people, but needs to be introduced at a slower pace. He would prefer an adult only home without any other pets. Rocky already knows sit, stay, shake and lay down. Let’s give this story a happy ending.   Rocky the Dog Flyer See Rocky News video

Pet Friendly Dining and Cocktails, Sonoma/Napa- Dan Flock and Jenn Maly have come up with an excellent idea. .. a list of  Pet friendly dining and drinking establishments in Napa and Sonoma Counties. This was created out of frustration when traveling locally with dogs in tow, and finding a lot of places are not open to canine clientele. By the way, it’s not a Health department issue if dining outdoors, it’s a choice that restaurants and bars make. So let’s find, mark and spend money at the dog friendly establishments then, eh? Pet Friendly Dining & Cocktails Map
If your West End dog enters the So. Co. Fair Splash Dog or Dog Derby- Let us know! If you have a photo of your dog to put in the gallery- email it to westend@sonic.net
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So. Co. Fair and other S. R. News
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• Monday, July 26th, 2010
Sonoma County Fair starts THIS Tuesday… and it doesn’t look like you’ll have to worry about being too hot.
Grape Escape- So. Co. Fair

Grape Escape- So. Co. Fair

July 27th to August 8th- Sonoma County Fair. Old fashioned, family friendly fun. This year’s theme is the “Grape Escape”. Music, animals, crafts and new events and activities designed to get you to visit the fair. If you have a dog that likes the water- consider entering your friend in Splash Dogs. Have you ever wanted to ram your car into another car? The Destruction Derby is looking for drivers. (No kidding!)  Free Days and discounts are available. For more info: www.SonomaCountyFair.com

If any West End Neighbor competes in Splash Dog or the Destruction Derby- PLEASE let us know!

Info on recent stabbing in St. Rose Neighborhood: Boy, 16, chased down, stabbed in the St. Rose Neighborhood, Santa Rosa Press Democrat Story

One arrested, three sought in Santa Rosa stabbing   Press Democrat Story

Street Pole Sweater Project : This community art project where over 20 street light poles on 4th street in Railroad Square and Courthouse Square will be sporting hand knitted sweaters. If you would like to help make the sweaters or sponsor a pole- Contact Justine at Cast Away for details Justine: (707) 546- 9276

Street Pole Sweater Project

Street Pole Sweater Project

NISSAN PUBLIC ART PROJECT CYCLISK-  The City of Santa Rosa’s Art in Public Places Committee is excited to announce that artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector’s Cyclisk is set to be installed this summer along Santa Rosa Avenue. This monumental public artwork is made out of recycled bicycles, and will stand 60 feet tall once installed. Installation date and related events to be announced soon.

Santa Rosa Tool Library- Hundreds of hand and power tools for home repair and landscaping loan free of charge to So. Co. residents/workers. Call 707-576-0590 or visit borrowtools.org for details.

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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