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• Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Bikes are evidently a popular item for theft. Living downtown… most of us have bikes to get around. Many neighbors are serious Grand Fondo type bike riders and a few residents have custom made creations. Let’s be diligent about protecting our bikes. Watch for suspicious people especially when they are where they don’t belong… like on your neighbor’s property.

Hey Guys
Finn’s bike was stolen last week too. We figure out of our driveway here on Jefferson.  We aren’t big lock everything up kind of people but just a heads up, they are out there….
Paul Malone

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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!

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• Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Two reports came in today… limited information available at this time. Will report more info when & if available. In the meantime, use this info to raise the awareness around the neighborhood.  

October 22nd, Saturday- At CHOP’s -Male suspect pulled out bolt cutters and tried to steal one of the Teen Club members bike. This was in broad daylight right in front of the front door. Luckily a supervisor saw him and confronted him. In doing so….. Saved the bike, but the man ran off into the neighborhood. The supervisor did call the police to let them know about the suspicious behavior and to give them a description of what he looked like.

October 18th, Tuesday, 6:50 pm –  Burglary, breaking and entering. 3XX Decker St. DECKER ST

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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!

 

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• Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Boo hoo! You missed the Gong Show. It was a standing room only crowd… and the acts were wonderful.

Brian & Will- "Hey Cow!"

The West Enders left the audience…. well, speechless. There was even a tie breaker at the end between West Enders… people were just pumped up.

Choi and her electric Hula Hoops.

For more photos… click here!

For video…. click here!

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!

 

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• Monday, October 17th, 2011
If you are interested in what the City of Santa Rosa is planning for the New Railroad Square and Cannery sites (aka SMART site)- this would be a good meeting to attend. The last time the West End heard about this plan it was 68 units of low income Senior Housing. The new proposal will be approx. 82 units with at least 65 of those units low income Family housing. There will also be approx. 1 parking spot for each unit.

Original New Railroad Square Proposal

 

Community Meeting-

The City of S. R. is partnering with a private developer to build the Cannery mixed-use development project, the first phase of the proposed, multiple-phase New Railroad Square mixed use development project, located in Historic Railroad Square between West Third Street, Santa Rosa Creek, West 6th Street and the railroad tracks. They are applying for a loan that will dictate the type and income level of the proposed housing. This is your opportunity to ask questions, make comments and recommendations.

Location: Finley Community Center, Willow Room 2060 College Ave. Time: 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Information

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

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• Sunday, October 16th, 2011
Lost dog found at De Turk dog park on Friday. Taken to animal control in Windsor! Please post on website and newsletter.

Lost Dog

 

Okay… let’s get this little dog home!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go tothe West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!


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• Thursday, October 13th, 2011

West Enders… Time to dazzle your friends and neighbors.

October 15th, Saturday…. YES! THIS Saturday. The Gong Show. It’s that time again…. GONG SHOW. All Acts Welcome. Got a secret talent? Wanna win Cash? Hosted by Kelly Cowen and starring… you! Registration at 8:30 pm. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Acts of Silliness Encouraged! Press Democrat

Video Get inspired! Gong Show clips. Video Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) on Gong Show

Location: Toad in the Hole Pub 116 5th Street- Railroad Square Time: Register your act 8:30 Show at 9 p.m.

 

Sylvester needs to go home… or perhaps needs a new home- From a neighbor…..We woke this morning to the meowing of a wayward cat. Black with a white chest and little white on the face, also featuring white feet.  Seems pretty well domesticated but could have been on the lam for a while.  This feline seems to have adopted our porch at 115 6th Street, right next door to the Redwood Gospel Mission.   We’re putting some food out to keep him/her around, in hopes the owners will read this.  We can’t take him/her in due to our resident bunnies. Good Day to All, Jason 115 6th

Cat Found

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. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- We are especially interested in events in or close to the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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• Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Warm night, Full Moon…. sounds like a good night to enjoy walking in the West End! End the evening swinging to Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs. Good Times.


October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Tour hosted by Allen Thomas.  Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10.

Walking Tour starts at Depot Park in Railroad Square  Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs at Arlene Francis Center Time: 7:30 p.m. Buy Tickets

You can pay cash at the door.

 

West End Full Moon Tour

West End Full Moon Tour

 

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building). VIDEO Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs- swing, jump, blues Music only $10, pay at the door 7:30 p.m.

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs

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!

 

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• 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

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!

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.

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!

 

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• Wednesday, October 05th, 2011

October 7th, Friday- First Friday Night Sky Program. First Friday Night Sky programs are offered September 2011 to  May 2012.  Learn interesting facts in or about the sky that night. Free but donations to support SRJC’s Planetarium are gratefully appreciated. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis; so arrive early enough to pick up your free parking permit, return it to your vehicle, and arrive back at planetarium by show start. Location:SRJC Planetarium in Lark Hall, Room 2001, Santa Rosa Campus Time:7:00 and 8:30pm

October 12th, Wednesday- The West End Full Moon Tour. Discover the Secrets of the West End under October’s first full moon. Hear stories of the past and travel to a different time- this year features the 1950s. Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs will entertain when the tour ends at the Arlene Francis Center (Historic Sperry Flour Mill Building).  Tour hosted by Allen Thomas.  Tour Tickets are $15, $25 with T-shirt, Music only $10. Location : The walking tour begins at Depot Park in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Time: 6:15 p.m. Buy Tickets

October 15th, Saturday- The Gong Show. Get your “acts” together! Music, poetry, dancing, jokes, yoyo tricks, hula hoops! All Acts Welcome. Don’t be shy… your talents are awesome. Contact Jacqueline Smith with questions!! Location: Toad in the Hole 116 5th Street Time: 9 p.m./Registration at 8:30 pm.

October 15th, Saturday: The Tweed Ride- in honor of bike commuter Luther Burbank. Don your wooly knickers for a leisurely 16-mile along the Joe Rodota Trail to Burbank’s Gold Ridge Farm in Sebastopol (and back). The So. Co. museum’s Eric Stanley’s stories and facts will help you imagine how the route looked when Burbank rode it.  Bring: Helmet, water, snacks, clothing layers in case of a inclement wheather. Helmets required for under 18 yrs. and recommended for riders of all ages and require all riders to sign a liability waiver. For info  Sonoma County Bicycle Coaltion at 707-545-0153 or email Sandra@BikeSonoma.org. http://bikesonoma.org Location: Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Time: 10am – 12pm

October 18th Tuesday- December 13th Thursday.  The Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival 2011 at the Rialto Cinemas. The 16th annual Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival will show choice films from Israel, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, France, Canada, Czech Republic, Poland and the United States. Location: Rialto CinemasSixth Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street Times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays. See website for times and tickets. Jewish Community Center

October 29th- Chop’s Halloween Carnival An evening of safe and ghoulish fun. All ages welcome. $4 Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 8 p.m. Chop’s Teen Club

October 29th, Saturday- Cultural History Hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park with Pomo Elder Nick Tipon. Nick Tipon, Pomo Tribal elder, is from the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria and he grew up in the West End. Join Nick and a So. Co. Parks Ranger on a guided hike to the east ridge of Tolay Lake Regional Park. Learn about this incredible property and its history. A 30-minute presentation in the Stone Floor barn will cover cultural resources of the Tribe, their connections to the land and more. Hike requires good physical condition.  For FULL information www.sonomacountyparks.org Location: Tolay Lake Regional Park- end of Cannon Lane, off Lakeville Highway, 5.5 miles east of Petaluma. Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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. Our West End Artist emails go out about once a month- We are especially interested in events in or close to the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

 

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• Wednesday, October 05th, 2011

This is our monthly Dog Friendly email that highlights news, events and a few Halloween events for you and your beloved canine. Want to keep up with local dog events, dog friendly businesses- check out Dog Friendly Santa Rosa on Facebook.

DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park needs doggy bags for waste pick up… just bring them to the dog park and hang them on the fence. We’ll take them from there.

October 8th, Saturday- Doggy Water Day at Spring Lake Park Back by Popular Demand! The Swimming Lagoon will again be turned into a leash-free dog park for the day. Don’t miss out. o Donations help cover the cost of pet waste bags at Spring Lake Park! Parks Members – $3 per dog Non-Members – $5 per dog. For more info: (707) 539-8092 Special Note: Only dogs will be allowed to swim during this event. Location: Spring Lake Swimming Lagoon 393 Violetti Drive Santa Rosa, CA Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Doggy Water Day

Doggy Water Day at Spring Lake

Doggy Water Day at Spring Lake

October 9th, Sunday-  West End Poodle Party. The Poodles are ready to party! Poodles, Poodle fusions and any Poodle friendly dog is invited to attend. The West End Poodle Party is held the 2nd Sunday of every month. If rain cancels, next Poodle party will be following month on the 2nd Sunday. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street. Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

Poodle Madness

Poodle Madness

October 16th, Sunday- Pug Play Day is on third Sunday of every month. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street. Time: Oct – May –  Meet at 3 p.m. for more info: lhoward@sonic.net

October 29th, Saturday- HowlOween Pet Party. Dog costume contest, dog trick or treating, games, K9 demos and more! $10 donation per dog all proceeds benefit So. Humane Society. Dogs on leash. Location: Sonoma Humane Society 5345 Hwy 12 West Time: 1-4 p.m. www.SonomaHumane.org 542-0882

HowlOween Pet Party

HowlOween Pet Party

October 29th, Saturday- 11th Annual Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade Activities Include: Dog Parade, Dog Costume Contest, Kid Games with Prizes, Face Painting, Raffles, Mobile Pet Adoptions and more! Purchase Advance Tickets: $10 entry Fee for Dog Parade/ Children Free Early Sign-ups are recommended at Healdsburg Dog House 212 Healdsburg Ave. 707-431-1044 or The Healdsburg Animal Shelter 570 Westside Rd. 707-431-3386 Location: Plaza Park Downtown Healdsburg, CA Time: 12pm-2pm

A Guide to Bringing Your Dog to the So. Co. Parks – Regional Parks. The So. Co. Regional Parks allows dogs in all our county parks except the swimming areas at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach and Spring Lake Regional Park and the hiking trails at Shiloh Regional Park. Dogs must remain on leash and under control at all times. Carry proof of rabies vaccination with you. Dogs can run freely at the Elizabeth Perrone Dog Park, located at Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Animal Care Center Dog Park, located at Ragle Ranch Regional Park, and Ernie Smith Dog Park at Ernie Smith Community Park. For complete info: http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/Dogs_off_leash.htm Additional info about dog parks in So. Co.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center- Your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

Thinking of adopting a new dog or adding another dog to your pack? So. Co. Animal Care has several adoption specials such as Tiny Dog Tuesday (2o lbs. or less for $25), Back in Black Wednesday (Black dog, puppy for $25) and more! For more info Fall Adoption Specials

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go tothe West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

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