Tag-Archive for ◊ St. Rose Neighborhood ◊

Mid-November News & Events
Author:
• Sunday, November 06th, 2011
NOTE! Put it on your calendar. The West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting will be November 17th, Thursday at 7 p.m. at the DeTurk Round Barn. It’s a good time to see neighbors before rain, cold and holidays keep us busy and indoors. News:

9th Street Community Mural: The finishing detail of the 9th Street Community Mural is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, November 10th. The “St. Rose Neighborhood” and “West End Neighborhood” will greet those who travel through the underpass. 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. The Mural was funded by a City of Santa Rosa CAB grant. Mission complete!

A place to walk

A place to walk

Chop’s Teen Club members are working on a food drive. SAY (Social Advocates for Youth) has a Teen food pantry that is pretty bare. The teens decided to help them and a food drive was the first thing on the list. The Chop’s members will be dropping off boxes to stores in selected Railroad Square dropping bags off at houses in the neighborhood to collect items that people can spare or don’t use. Just leave this bag with any non-perishable food items you can spare in a visible place near your front door. Chops members will come by next Thursday 11/10 between 4pm and 6pm to collect the bags. Only non-perishable items will be collected.

DeMeo Park Clean up: The Interact Club at Chops and S. R. Rotary teamed up on Saturday to revive, refresh and clean up DeMeo Park. Check it out… it looks fabulous.

New Pedestrian trail: The City of S. R.  has been constructing a new 10 foot wide pedestrian path from No. Dutton Ave to the S. R. Creek Tail.  It is estimated that the new ramp will open by November 11th.

Thanksgiving without cooking or dishes or traveling? It is possible if you have Thanksgiving at Starks. The Thanksgiving Menu (Roast Willie Bird Turkey, Chef Mark’s Andouille Sausage & Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Traditional Giblet Gravy & Pomegranate-Cranberry Relish) will be served from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Most regular menu items will be available. Reserve right away because they fill up! Reservations at: (707) 546-6100 Location: Stark’s Steak & Seafood  Starks is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thanks for supporting the West End!

North Bay Hootenanny every Wednesday at the Last Day Saloon. Come see traveling acts, up-and-comers, and local favorites!  These shows are free and all ages, but try to bring some cash to donate to the artists- thanks! .  Here are the upcoming line-ups: 11/9  Buster Blue, Triivlerackasaurus Rex, and the Erstwhile Memorial String Band. 11/16 B.C. Fitzpatrick, the Timothy O’Neil Band, Graham Lindsey, and Eight Belles. (There is no show on the 23rd) 11/30 Mr. December, Homebrew, and Melinda Wiggins. Location: Last Day Saloon 120 5th St. Time: Show starts at 7:30pm

Events and Happenings:

November 12th, Saturday- The Assistance League “New to You” Shop invites you to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Artstart’s murals on their building. Five art panels display models wearing vintage clothing from the 1920’s to the 1940’s. ArtStart artist is Chiara Sarter (That’s Tim Sarter and Chelsea Jacobsen’s daughter.) Join them for the ceremony, refreshments and special sale. Location: “New to You” Shop 5 West 6th Street Time: 11 a.m.

November 12th, Saturday- 7th Annual Winterblast Art, Live Music, SOFA parade, Food. Location: South A. Street Time: 5-8PM

Nov. 15th, Tuesday  A Christmas Story Preview night will benefit the Railroad Square Association for beautification and promotion. The evening starts with a Reception at 7:30 offering complimentary wines and coffee.  The performance is at 8PM. Tickets are $20 each or 6 tickets for $100.Should be lots of fun! Location: 6th Street Playhouse Time: 7:30

November 17th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

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

Share
Category: Clean-up, Entertainment, Events, Holiday, Miscellany, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Last Bocce, 9th Street Mural
Author:
• 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!

Share
Category: Bocce, Clean-up, Miscellany, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
9th Street Mural- 2 Days to Help us paint!
Author:
• Wednesday, September 07th, 2011
The St Rose and West End Historic Districts have joined together to paint a mural at the 9th street underpass – the intersection of our neighborhoods. The goal is to create an attractive, comfortable, graffiti-free experience for the pedestrian, bike rider, driver or neighbor who may travel through this under crossing. The design by Mario Uribe is also easy to maintain by neighborhood volunteers. Friedman Home Center donated the paint and EVERYONE is invited to participate.

9th St. Undercrossing- BEFORE mural

9th St. Undercrossing- BEFORE mural

 

Day 1

September 11th, Sunday- 9th Street Mural Community Painting Day   - this is the easy day and we don’t need as many volunteers as we will need on the 17th. We’ll be painting the background color. Volunteer to paint or just stop by to check it out. Snacks and beverages provided. Location: 9th Street Undercrossing. 9th Street between Wilson and Morgan Street Time: 10 a.m. facebook

Day 2

September 17th, Saturday- 9th Street Mural Community Painting Day This day will be more challenging and exciting. We will be working with the actual design templates. ArtStart will show us how.   Snacks and beverages provided. Location: 9th Street Undercrossing. 9th Street between Wilson and Morgan Street Time: 9 a.m. facebook

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!

Share
Category: Clean-up, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , ,  | Comments off
Neighborhood and Area News
Author:
• Tuesday, November 02nd, 2010

Area news and updates of interest….

Curious? Watch local election results as they happen: http://www.watchsonomacounty.com/city-2010

November 7th, Fall back!  Check your Clocks and Smoke Alarms- Daylight savings time ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Time to “fall back”- set your clocks one hour earlier. Saving Time, Saving Energy Daylight Saving Time: Its History and Why We Use It The National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that consumers change the battery in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time.

So. Co. Jewish Film Festival continues until December 7th. Additional shows at the 6th Street Playhouse have been added. For other Rialto on the Road news- click here!

Sonoma County Museum- Current exhibit until February 6, 2011 Mad Science- This exhibition explores creative projects inspired by the convergence of art and science. The term “Mad Science” is used to emphasize the edgy and experimental work by this group of Bay Area artists, who are scholars, scientists, and classically trained artists. Represented here is work by artists at varying stages in their careers: Mark Pauline, the founder and director of Survival Research Laboratories, Reuben Margolin and Ned Kahn, who both work internationally on large-scale architectural projects, Alan Rorie, a Stanford-trained neuro-physiologist (Almost Scientific), Nemo Gould, known for kinetic found-object sculpture, and Andrew Sofie, software engineer. The works range from mechanical objects to videos, and from the apparently dangerous to the humorous.

Notice of application- 403- 433 7th Street - Sonoma County Museum Sculpture Garden, parking lot improvements and fencing and gates. Notice of App 403-433 7th St

New Creek Signs- For those of you who have noticed the colorful new creek signs, here’s a little information on them-  Press Democrat

Fire in St. Rose Neighborhood, resident dies. Press Democrat

Notice of application- 125 5th Street- Fire Damage repair Notice of App 125 5th St

November 16th- Community Toxics Collections- Every week there is a toxics collection somewhere in Sonoma County. Next date for North West Santa Rosa is November 16th. By appointment only. Call (707) 795-2025 or toll-free (877) 747-1870. Call at least 24 hours prior to the collection event. Hours: Tuesdays 4-8 pm Bring your ID to prove residency.

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

Share
Category: Development & projects, Entertainment, Events, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Mural Meeting -Tuesday 6 p.m. Don’t forget!
Author:
• Monday, September 13th, 2010
Tuesday, September 14th at 6 p.m.- Mural Meeting for the 9th Street Under crossing . Join us for a community meeting at CHOPS- 509 Adams St.

St. Rose and West End neighborhoods have joined forces to create a mural for the 9th Street under crossing. The goal is to create an attractive,  comfortable, graffiti-free experience for the pedestrian, bike rider, driver or neighbor who may travel through this under crossing. Neighborhood volunteers will actually paint the mural.

We need your help to select the final colors and designs for the mural.  This is your chance to provide input- be there or miss your opportunity. We also want a show of hands for volunteer painters.

Imagine the possibilities at the 9th St. Undercrossing

Imagine the possibilities at the 9th St. Undercrossing

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!

Share
Category: Neighbor News, Public Meetings  | Tags: , , , , ,  | Comments off
West End, RR Sq & St. Rose News
Author:
• Friday, September 10th, 2010
Interesting news tidbits:

Citizen’s Police Academy- Are you interested in learning about the S.R.P.D., its policies and practices? Apply for The Citizen’s Police Academy. Many topics will be covered such as the Criminal Justice System, Patrol Policies and Procedures, Criminal Investigations,  Neighborhood Oriented Policing and  Crime Prevention.  Police  provide the instruction. Academy participants are selected from applications submitted by interested citizens.   Classes begin on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, and run every Wednesday evening  until November 17, 2010. There are two Saturday classes on Sept. 25th, and October 16th. So hurry up and apply online Click Here! West End resident, Sher Ennis will be attending.  We look forward to her sharing her knowledge with the neighborhood.

September 13th, Monday- Prince Memorial Greenway Maintenance- After 10 years, the plants and habitat along the Prince Greenway are doing well… so well in fact that the thick vegetation now compromises the Greenway’s flood capacity. Starting on Sept. 13th, Water Agency crews will begin to trim up and thin out trees downstream of Hwy 101. Sections of the pathway on the North side of the creek will be closed to public access. Pathways on the south side will remain open and alternate routes will be posted. Staff will be on hand to direct and assist people through the detours.  Would you like to know more about  or even help protect and enhance the Creek? Join the Creek Stewardship Program. Click Here for info!

St. Rose Neighborhood News- Have you noticed that the building on the corner of 7th and A St. (once known as the Soggy Doggy) was torn down? The Sonoma County Museum plans a new Sculpture Garden and Program Space in its place. There will be a fenced garden area for museum visitors,  expanded program space for the museum’s family days and special events. It will also feature sculpture from the museum’s collections and the work of regional artists. So. Co. Museum

Very Cozy- The Street Pole Sweater project has become a reality. This art project, spearheaded by Justine Malone, was a joint effort of sponsors,  knitters and those who donated yarn. When you get a chance, walk down to Railroad Square and check it out.  For more info Cast Away Yarn Shop in Railroad Square. See Press Democrat article

A "Sweatered" street pole

A "Sweatered" street pole

New Parking Pay Stations in Railroad Square- Railroad Square now have those new parking meters like the ones downtown. The machines take coins or debit/credit cards. West Enders can simply continue to walk to Railroad Square- our own “downtown”.

Kawasaki films commercial in downtown Santa Rosa and Wilson Street- Press Democrat

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

Share
Category: Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
So. Co. Fair and other S. R. News
Author:
• 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!

Share
Category: Crime Alerts, Entertainment, Miscellany  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Crime Alert: St. Rose car broken into
Author:
• Thursday, June 24th, 2010
A student, who lives on Klute St. in the St. Rose neighborhood, had her car broken into on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. She’s hoping that at least her school book will be found which would be of no use to anyone else . Be on the look out.

I live on Klute street on the east side and just wanted to let you know that my car was broken into last night and my school bag stolen. It’s a Dakine backpack and unfortunately it had my wallet in it and my school book Managerial Finance. I’m hoping that maybe who ever stole the bag dumps it somewhere in the neighborhood…I really need the school book.

Thank you!!!!! Kattie kattiezimmer@GMAIL.COM

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!

Share
Category: Crime Alerts  | Tags: , , , ,  | Comments off