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• Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

After a little bit of rain, the great weather continues. If you haven’t been to 6th Street Playhouse in a while, do yourself a favor and see the current show,” Proof”. Intriguing story, interesting characters and a fabulous cast- including West Ender, Alan Kaplan. Our website has an to date calendar and new photo gallery for 2012.

Now Playing until February 26^th- Proof: Don’t miss this Pulitzer Price and Tony Award winning play. The excellent cast includes West End’s own Alan Kaplan. A young woman delves into her unresolved life on a weekend following the death of her father, a famous mathematician. The arrival of her estranged sister; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Tickets: $10 to $25 Location: 6^th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for show times and tickets

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

February 19th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Imagine delightful pugs cavorting and snorting. Pug Play day meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. Rain cancels the event. For more info:http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 3 p.m.

February 27th through March 4^th- Sonoma County Restaurant Week Participating restaurants , including neighborhood favorites Stark’s Steakhouse, La Gare and Jack & Tony’s will offer three course prix- fixe dinners for $19, $29 or $39 and will feature the excellent tastes from our world class chefs and delicious local ingredients. The emphasis on farm-fresh food and local wineries is beneficial to you, your favorite restaurants and to for local food suppliers, farmers, wineries, and the economic vitality of Sonoma County. Facebook

February 22nd- March 14th- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- Utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi.. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Additional classes available in March (3/21-4/18), May (5/2 to 5/23) and June (6/6- 6/27). DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

DeTurk Park Recycle Station- Conservation Corps of North Bay helps at risk youth get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training, work experience along with an education to get a GED or H. S. Diploma. This is especially wonderful because some of the Corpsmembers and staff call the West End Home. CCNB build, distribute and maintain all recycling drop off stations. They will also pick up, on a regular basis, all aluminum, glass, plastic containers and recyclable paper and cardboard deposited in the bins. Another recycle bin was located at DeMeoPark. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

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

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!

Keep track of these Important Dates.

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Time to get out your calendar! The West End has two official meetings a year and one annual BBQ and Bike Parade- mark them down so you don’t miss them. Listed below that are several events that always sell out or fill up. Move fast or risk disappointment.

March 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

November 15th, Thursday- West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Time: 7 p.m.

Spring and Fall W. E. meetings at Deturk Round Barn

July 21^st, Saturday- The Annual West End neighborhood BBQ and Bike Parade. Friends and neighbors join together to dine, dish and delight in our beautiful park. The Bike Parade is routed throughout the neighborhood. Bring your decorated bike and join in. Under 18 yrs. must wear a helmet. Location: Parade starts and ends at DeMeo Park, BBQ at DeMeo Park. Time: TBA

The Bike Parade and BBQ is in July

These Events Sell Out- Get your tickets or reservation now!

February 27th through March 4^th- Sonoma County Restaurant Week Participating restaurants will offer three course prix- fixe dinners for $19, $29 or $39 and will feature the excellent tastes from our world class chefs and delicious local ingredients. The emphasis on farm-fresh food and local wineries is beneficial to you, your favorite restaurants and to for local food suppliers, farmers, wineries, and the economic vitality of Sonoma County. Facebook

July 13th Friday, S. R. Rural Cemetery Darkside Tours Experience the dark side of Santa Rosa’s history. Hear and see true tales of murder, suicide and other ghastly tragedies of past Santa Rosa residents. Evening Tours – Space is limited. REQUIRES PRE-REGISTRATION $25 Tickets on sale Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Times: No. 62187- 8:00pm ; No. 62189- 9:00pm; No. 62188- 8:30pm; No. 62190- 9:30pm

September 14 & 15, Fri. & Sat.- S. R. Rural Cemetery Lamplight Tours. Walk at night through Santa Rosa’s oldest cemetery to see and hear all new dramatic portrayals of some of our city’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Tours leave from the McDonald Gate. $30 REQUIRES PRE-REGISTRATION * Tickets on sale Feb. 9, 2012 Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery located at Franklin & Monroe Streets

September 29th, Saturday- The fourth version of Levi’s GranFondo rolls through the streets of Santa Rosa, California and into the golden hills of our coastal mountains this September. The three routes opened up for regisitration on January 17^th- already the gran (103 mile) route has sold out. There’s plenty of room left in the medio (65 mile) and (32 mile) piccolo routes. For more info: http://www.levisgranfondo.com

West Enders in GranFondo

Would you like to sponsor the West End Neighborhood Association? Contact Lea Barron-Thomas for details.

Stark's Steakhouse is a W. E. Sponsor

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

Category: Entertainment, Events, Miscellany | Tags: Allen Thomas, Jack and Tony's, La Gare Restaurant, Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge GranFondo, Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Sonoma County Restaurant Week, Stark's Steakhouse, West End, West End Bicycle Parade, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Mid-November News & Events

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• 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 9^th Street Community Mural is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, November 10^th. 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

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 23^rd) 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 12^th, 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 6^th Street Time: 11 a.m.

November 12th, Saturday- 7^th 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: 6^th 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

News in the ‘Hood

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, October 10th, 2011

News tidbits from the West End and Railroad Square

The West End Neighborhood was recognized by the City of Santa Rosa for participating in their Park Clean Up and Improvement Program. The West End has adopted the DeMeo Bocce courts. Every spring, neighbors organize a clean up of the courts and park. The courts are tended during the bocce season. West End Neighbors also were instrumental in establishing and maintaining the Vintage Rose Garden and Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Great job!

Spring cleanup

DeMeo Park Bulletin Board- Speaking of neighbors improving our parks, DeMeo Park has a new bulletin board- actually it is a reuse of the bulletin board that used to be at DeTurk Round Barn park. Thanks to David Ernst and Allen Thomas for installing it. Go by and check it out!

Thanks Dave & Allen!

Movie Maker: Catherine DePrima’s son Marshall Cook will be screening his movie- Division 3, Football’s Finest in Santa Rosa on Thursday, November 10th at the Roxy Theatre at 7:30pm. There will be a Q&A with Marsh and Andy Dick. Division 3 is a college football movie with Andy Dick, Will Sasso, Mo Collins, Will Sasso, Debra Wilson and more. You can get ticket’s on line at http://www.marshallcook.com They’re only $10 and Marshall’s split is going toward a Charity. Not bad for a boy who used to live on Boyce Street!

Snoopy in S. Korea- Santa Rosa’s “Sister City” in South Korea is Jeju Island. For many years, Don Taylor (restaurant owner of Omelette Express) has forged a relationship between our two cities. Don has been instrumental in getting the first Peanut statue in all of Korea. The statue is a beautiful rendition of Snoopy in bronze and he will be placed on a Korean dog house of black lava stone with a red sand stone roof. To see photos go to Omelette Express. Omelette Express is a sponsor of the West End Neighborhood Association. Thank-you!

New Raw Bar at the Steakhouse- Stark’s Steakhouse’s well-known Happy Hour, delicious beef or a light bite later in the evening makes it a favorite destination for West Enders. With their revamped menu, we can now look forward to enjoying sustainable seafood. Check out the new raw bar through the window as you enter the dining room, where you will see seafood chefs shucking their hearts out daily. Stark’s Steakhouse is located at 521 Adam’s Street in a historic restaurant site that was loving restored and improved by Mark & Terri Stark. Stark’s is also a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you!

Photos- Chop’s Teen Club Photos from 10th Anniversary celebration and Evening of Innovative art. Click here!

The Bones are a hit

New to You Shop- The Assistance League will have a a brand new mural on their building on the Adams Street side. It will look like old fashioned shop windows and besides bring a little life to that side of their building, it will hopefully deter tagging. The Assistance League has made many improvements to their building. West Enders appreciate the renovation and enjoy having the shop right in the neighborhood. The Assistance League is a sponsor of the West End Neighborhood Association. Thank-you!

Wine Down Thursdays- Don’t forget that every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. is Wine Down Thursday’s at D’Argenzio’s Winery. This Thursday will feature jazzy caberet music from The Moonbeams, 4 food trucks and, of course, D’Argenzio wines. It’s a great place to socialize, eat and drink. Well behaved dogs are invited to hang out too! Facebook Location: Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square Cleveland Ave. Time: 5- 9 p.m. D’Argenzio Fine Wines is a West End Neighborhood Association Sponsor. Thank-you!

New restaurant- Iron Stone California Casual Cuisine serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Opening October 3rd in Historic Railroad Square. Iron Stone is located in the Historic Hotel La Rose at308 Wilson Street Open 7 days 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Rail Cars- For many years, there have been four rail cars sitting on the SMART site. In September 2010, two of the rail cars left for their new home with the Timber Heritage Association. Another railcar was moved this month and the last one has been moved to the center or the SMART site waiting for it’s day to move to it’s new home Before you know it- they will be gone. For more info on their new home: Timber Heritage Association.

Luther Burbank Rose Parade

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Friday, May 13th, 2011

May 21st, Saturday- is the date of the 117th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade. This is a charming downtown event and chances are you will run into many friends. The Parade starts at 10 a.m. After the parade, you can enjoy the festivities in Courthouse Square. There’s food, music activities and at Noon there will be the Stark Reality Battle of the High School Chefs.

2011 Rose Parade Route

For more info go to http://www.roseparadefestival.com

Do you have roses or other blooms to share? From West End Neighbor, Andre’ Siedentopf: We are building a float for the Rose Parade in a garage on Madison St. It’s a small float with a 1.5″ scale train (Engine and Caboose) on it for the train club we belong too. Check out website: http://redwoodempirels.org/ We are in need of some flowers for it and would prefer to use fresh cut instead of fake or silk. We don’t need a ton of flowers but it would be nice to have a variety especially roses. I know there a lot of folks in the neighborhood with lots of blooming or about to bloom flowers as you last article states. Could you put the word out and let’s see if anyones willing to donate some of their flowers to us? They can call me or email me either way. My phone number is 972-3733 or email at redwoodempirels@gmail.com We would need the flowers Friday (May 20th) night before the parade, the parade is Saturday May 21st. Here’s some pictures of the float up to this point: LINK

We’ll be working on the float this Saturday and Sunday afternoon if you want to pop over and take a look. Thanks so much if you can do this!!

All we need is roses and blooms!

Would you like to join the parade? ATTENTION: all facebookers and families, whiskeypunks, and bicycle enthusiasts!!! The Fun Bike Unicorn Club and Whiskeydrunk Cycles will be hosting a critical mass for the Rose Parade. If you would like to participate and ride in the Rose Parade, show up at Sam’s Market (on the corner of Clark and South E St.) at 9:15 am, Saturday May 21st, 2011

Don’t forget to decorate your bicycle (or person) in Roses. . .lots and lots of Roses!

Decorate your bike with roses. Join the parade!

Category: Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News | Tags: Bike, downtown santa rosa, Fun Bike Unicorn Club, Luther Burbank Rose Parade, Santa Rosa, Stark's Steakhouse, West End, West End neighborhood, Whiskey Drunk Cycles | Comments off

Late March News

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

It was a stormy night. For those of you who don’t know, W. 7th St. suffered damage from the storm on Saturday night, March 19th. A large tree blew down causing damage to a power pole, several cars and taking out power. Several neighbors and Franco American had no power on Sunday. It was the first time in the bakery’s long history that they were unable to bake bread on schedule. In spite of connecting to a generator, Franco American customers did not get their Monday delivery. The jury is still out on whether March came in like a lion AND out like a lamb.

Storm Damage in West End

West End Storm Damage 2

Generator at Franco American

Stark’s- Specialty Cocktails with a Neighborhood feel. West End neighbors frequent Stark’s for food, drink and socializing. It’s almost like our own version of “Cheers” (in an upscale way). Did you know that one of Stark’s Specialty cocktails was inpired by one of our own neighbors? Yes, “The Drake is Good” as in Upper W. E.’s Dave Drake. Just like Dave- deceptively simple, endlessly complicated and not topless! Stark’s is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

The Drake is Good

First Musical Performance in DeTurk Round Barn- The Spring West End meeting featured West End artist Ken Risling and his daughter Oona Risling-Sholl singing Ken’s award-winning song. It was an awesome performance and the barn’s accoustics are amazing. See it here Shameless Love

Oona & Ken

Chop’s Teen Center in the News- Chop’s provides teens with fun activities in a safe environment. In addition to dancing, music, art, computers and sports, Chop’s also offers culinary classes such as Barista Basics. This is a class that teaches marketable life skills. To find out more about Chops check out their website.

Upper West End Chicken missing- Anyone finding a gray/black chicken please contact Kate ksholl@sonic.net

Spring Gardening/ Need tools?- The Santa Rosa Tool Library provides hand and power tools for home repair, landscaping, and automotive work, free of charge. There is only an overdue fee if a tool is returned past the due date. Just like borrowing a book from your public library. Santa Rosa Tool Library closed for relocation March 12^th- April 3^rd. Opening Day Monday April 4^th at 642 5th Street in Downtown Santa Rosa (707) 576-0590 www.borrowtools.org

Folk music every Wednesday night at Last Day Saloon. Wine, music and Foodie trucks in a dog-friendly urban winery every Thursday at D’Argenzio Winery. This week’s offering:

March 23rd, Wednesday – The Pick Me Up Music Revue featuring local artists Mr. December. Folk music. $5 21 yrs +. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7 p.m. door, 7:30 show. The Last Day Saloon is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

March 24th, Thursday- Wine Down Thirsty Thursdays with Foodie Truck Relax mid week with a glass of wine, a cigar and a bit of “street food”. This week : Old world accordion and mandolin music. D’Argenzio Winery presents Wine Down Thirsty Thursdays every Thursday night. Facebook. Location: Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square (An Urban Winery Village) 1301-1305 Cleveland Ave. On Corner of Cleveland Ave and Ridgway, 2 blocks north of College ave. 1/2 mile north of Old Railroad Square district Time: 4- 8 p.m. D’Argenzio Fine Wines is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

The West End Neighborhood calendar features events, theater, music, meetings and other items that you might find of interest. To find a complete listing of everything in one place, check out the calendar.

Announcement Guidelines: The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest. Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

Category: Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News, Videos, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: CHOPS Teen Club, D'Argenzio Winery, DeTurk Round Barn, Franco American Bakery, Ken Risling, Oona Risling-Sholl, Stark's Steakhouse, The Last Day Saloon, The Santa Rosa Tool Library, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

West End News- events, holidays and Starks

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, December 08th, 2010

Current news for this second week in December. Don’t forget to check out the calendar to see all events.

Upper W. E. CRIME ALERT- Ray on 10th Street reported that a rock was thrown through his house window at approximately 11:30 pm last Sunday night (Dec. 5). The SRPD has been alerted and fortunately the damage was not too major. If you see or hear suspicious activity in the neighborhood: Call the Police. Non-emergency 528-5222 and Emergency 911 (on Cell phones- call 528-5222 for both). Also call (or email) your neighbors to report situations or to get backup. Neighborhood Watch is the most effective and least expensive tool for ensuring the safe environment that we all want for our friends and families.

December 9th, Thursday- Planning Commission Meeting. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Draft will be reviewed by the Planning Commission for their recommendations to the City Council. Location: City Hall Chambers Time: Meeting starts at 4- Bike & Ped Master Plan (Item 11) will be sometime after that. See Agenda

December 12th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party . A time for Poodles and their owners to socialize. Winter policy: Rain cancels event (Poodles don’t like their poms wet!) Also note that the DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park can be very muddy during wet months. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street, Santa Rosa Time: 11 a.m.

Poodles ready to party

December 12th, Sunday- The 6th Street Playhouse Holiday Open House. Celebrate the holidays at the 6th St. Playhouse. All ages invited to this fun FREE event! No RSVP is necessary, just come as you are. Backstage tours of the Playhouse, holiday cookies, snacks, hot apple cider, eggnog, music, song, and good cheer! Location: 6th Street Playhouse Time: 4- 6 p.m. For December Theater offerings at 6th Street Playhouse- Click Here!

6th Street at Night

West End Caroling December 18th, Saturday 6 p.m.: Tis the Season! Looking for carolers! The West End Carolers are back and we are looking for singers to join our group. We especially need some low parts- Alto, bass and tenors! For more info contact Tory

Starks and West Enders: The current Santa Rosa Magazine article “Warm up the chill” talks about fun things to do on the weekend. Of course, Railroad Square and West End favorites are noted including the Stark’s Steakhouse Happy Hour (Monday to Saturday 3 to 6 p.m.) Photo Alert! Great photo of Stark’s filled with West Enders! Check it out on Page 16.

Another round, please!

Horse and carriage rides available on weekends (weather permitting) in Historic Railroad Square. This long time tradition is offered courtesy of Railroad Square Merchants.

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

Category: Events, Holiday, Neighbor News, Public Meetings | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, Stark's Steakhouse, West End, West End neighborhood, West End Poodle Party | Comments off

West End Meeting This Thursday 7 p.m. at CHOP’s

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Don’t miss it! West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting- this Thursday, Nov. 18th at 7 p.m. at CHOP’s Teen Center, 509 Adam’s Street.

Meet your neighbors at the West End Meeting

Our meetings are a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and catch up on neighborhood news. Our special guest speaker will be City Council member, Ernesto Olivares. Ernesto has nearly 30 years of public service with the City of Santa Rosa as a law enforcement officer and he was elected to the City Council in 2008. We will also meet the new Executive Director for Chop’s Teen Center, Diana Curtin and the Managing Director of the 6th Street Playhouse, Cheryl Itamura. We are so fortunate to have these exciting community resources right in our own neighborhood. After the meeting, we’ll already be on Adams Street and can continue the discussion with a neighborly cocktail at Stark’s. It’s all right here in the West End Neighborhood!

Stark's Steakhouse on Adams St.

The November 2010 edition of the West End Neighborhood Newsletter letter is out. If you haven’t received it yet, it is on its way.

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!

Category: Neighbor News, Public Meetings | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Cheryl Itamura, CHOPS Teen Club, Diana Curtin, Ernesto Olivares, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, Stark's Steakhouse, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Yes! It’s already November.

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, November 01st, 2010

Hard to believe but we are in the month of November. Mark your calendars! West End Fall Meeting- Thursday, November 18th at 7 p.m. Meeting held at Assistance League of So. Co. New to You Shop- 5 W. 6th Street. Things quiet down in the winter- so this is a good opportunity to meet and talk with neighbors.

November 5th, Friday- Street sweepers are scheduled to clean our gutters on the first Friday of every month. This is especially crucial when the rainy season approaches. Please move your cars off the curb- usually the sweepers arrive in the early a.m.

November 6th, Saturday- First Saturday Clean Up. 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. Location: Meet at DeMeo Park Time: 10 A.m.

November 7th, Sunday- 7th Annual Run to Stop Hunger. 10K, 5K, and a 2-mile Family Walk (and scavenger hunt) that start in Railroad Square’s Depot Park at 9 a.m. and runs along the Santa Rosa Creek. Race participants will exit from Prince Memorial Greenway onto Pierson and the finish line will be on W. 6th Street. There will be music and announcing on W. 6th Street shorty after the race begins. Finish line festivities held at Depot Park- and include music, vendors and community booths. For more info or to register for the Run- Fleet Street Sports

November 12- December 12- 1940s Radio Hour- The 1940′s Radio Hour is a holiday treat full of 1940s big-band music, swing dancing, patriotism, and old-fashioned sound effects. Take a musical sentimental journey to a bygone era as you experience this “live” radio broadcast from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era, when the world was at war and pop music meant “Strike Up the Band” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (both are in the show), is accurately captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mike, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller. 6th Street Playhouse

November 10th- Special Benefit Showing of 1940′s Radio Hour. The Soroptimist International of Santa Rosa’s benefit will feature an Hors d’oeuvre and wine reception at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. You can buy them from the West End’s own Marge Jones who recently joined this active community minded organization. Call 542-1235 or email her at sonomamarge@gmail.com

Thanksgiving at Starks Steakhouse- Hoping to enjoy a fine holiday dinner without cooking or dishes or even traveling far? Starks Steakhouse will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner. A traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings is $22. If you don’t like turkey, other options are available. Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Make your reservations early! Starks Steakhouse

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!

Category: Entertainment, Events, Neighbor News | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, downtown santa rosa, First Saturday Clean Up, Fleet Feet Santa Rosa, Marge Jones, Prince Memorial Greenway, Railroad Square, Run to Stop Hunger, Santa Rosa, Stark's Steakhouse, West End, West End neighborhood | Comments off

Halloween happenings, Full Moon photos

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Halloween and the start of the World Series are the exciting events to focus on during the last week of October. Clearly the weather is changing- Railroad Scare was rained out… let’s hope the weather will hold for this weekend.

Current forecast for Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

October 30th, Saturday- Halloween Carnival at CHOPS. A family friendly, evening of safe and ghoulish fun. Trick or treating, a jumpy house, game booths, face painting, costume contest and more! Carnival booths and activities geared for elementary age levels and younger. Location: CHOPs 509 Adams St. Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $4 per person at the door. 25 cents per carnival ticket. For more info CHOPS

Chops Halloween Carnival

October 30th, Saturday- Halloween Blowout Bash with AC/DShe at the Last Day Saloon. Adult friendly Halloween Party- Costumes and music. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: Doors open 9 p.m. 9:30 Show Age 21+ $20

October 30th, Saturday- 6th Street Theater Improv Halloween Show. Local improvisational comedy. Location: 6th Street Theater Time: 8 p.m.

October 31st, Sunday- 1st Annual West end Kids Halloween DAY Parade. Join us in COSTUME for a short parade around the neighborhood before trick or treating!! Kids, Adults and dogs welcomed. Location: Meet in Front of Allen and Lea’s Home (306 Boyce St.) Time: 6:15pm HALLOWEEN NIGHT

The Full Moon Tour started in Railroad Square

A story of murder on Adams Street

The West End Full Moon Tour provided another enchanting look into our neighborhood’s past. The weather cooperated so that walking throughout the neighborhood was comfortable. There were new stories, fresh bread and music at Starks. Thanks to Ben Rosales for excellent photographs of the evening. To see these, CLICK HERE!

Harley

Sports fan Harley, wears his Giants hat with pride.

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Time to get out your calendar! The West End has two official meetings a year and one annual BBQ and Bike Parade- mark them down so you don’t miss them. Listed below that are several events that always sell out or fill up. Move fast or risk disappointment.

News tidbits from the West End and Railroad Square

2011 Rose Parade Route

For more info go to http://www.roseparadefestival.com

Current news for this second week in December. Don’t forget to check out the calendar to see all events.

Don’t miss it! West End Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting- this Thursday, Nov. 18th at 7 p.m. at CHOP’s Teen Center, 509 Adam’s Street.

The November 2010 edition of the West End Neighborhood Newsletter letter is out. If you haven’t received it yet, it is on its way.

Halloween and the start of the World Series are the exciting events to focus on during the last week of October. Clearly the weather is changing- Railroad Scare was rained out… let’s hope the weather will hold for this weekend.