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DeTurk Dog Park and Pet News
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• 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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West End Photos of recent events
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Sunday, July 25th, 2010
It’s been a busy summer with lots of fun events happening in the West End.

The West End Summer Picnic and BBQ was a friendly and relaxed gathering of friends and neighbors. This year, we  started the event off with our first ever Bicycle Parade. From the Hennepin Crawler to  Todd Barricklow’s Two Penny bicycle to festive, decorated bicycles- it was an exciting of collection self-propelled wheeled objects. For photos of the event, Click Here! Thanks goes to Western Farm for use of their huge BBQ and the hay bales and to Bob Bertolini for always taking good care of us. Guy Dean and Heather Rosales for slaving over the hot grill. Maggie O’Brien, Jennifer Watson and Frank Keene serving as Bicycle Parade safety monitors.

Bike Parade, photo by Ben Rosales

Bike Parade, photo by Ben Rosales

West End Summer Bocce has been a great success in spite of cooler than expected evenings. Last week, La Palmarcito Market treated everyone to their wonderful cerviche and salsa. David Farish, of Krank Boom Clank, amused one and all (but the dogs) with another mutant ride-able sculptures of delight named Murray the Fish. Remember, Bocce is every Friday night at DeMeo Park. For more Bocce photos, CLICK Here!

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Murray the Fish

CHOP’s Teen Club Summer Art Gala was an impressive collection of teen art and talent. The art displayed was by the Side by Side Professional Art Series which teamed professional artists with teens. The great food was catered by CHOP’S catering crew. It was a enjoyable event and excellent opportunity to see everything CHOP’s offers. For Photos Click Here!

CHOP's Summer Art Gala

CHOP's Summer Art Gala

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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Dog News, Ice Cream Social Day Saturday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, July 16th, 2010
The weekend is going to the dogs. Here’s a few ideas for you and your four legged friends.

Enjoy the newly opened West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park! After months of anticipation, the new Dog Park has finally opened! It’s just gorgeous, roomy and sure to be a big hit with dog lovers. Of course, the rest of the project is still in progress.

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Doggie Social Day at Western Farm Center- Yummy! Why shouldn’t your dog have ice cream on a hot day? Take your dogs to Western Farm on Saturday for “dog ice cream”.

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

July 18th, Sunday at 10 a.m.- Pug Sunday At DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park- Masses of adorable Pugs congregate once a month at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Even if you don’t have a dog- the masses of socializing Pugs are are very amusing to watch. So stop on by! Of course, other friendly breeds are welcomed to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

Do you have an adorable West End dog? Send their photo to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net and we will place it in our photo gallery. For other West End Dog photos, Click Here!

The West End Annual BBQ on Saturday- welcomes well-behaved, socialized dogs.

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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Items of Neighborhood Interest
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Two new items of Neighborhood interest:

Break in at Western Farm Saturday Night.  Utz-  SRPD the Police Dog takes care of business.

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Santa Rosa Police Officers responded to Western Farms Center on West 7th Street for a silent alarm. Officers arrived and established a perimeter at which time officers saw movement inside the upstairs office area.  Shortly thereafter, officers entered the business with the assistance of a police K9, Utz. Once at the stairwell, the officer provided notification to anyone upstairs that a police K9 was going to be deployed. The suspect, Michael Iervolino, an 18 year old Santa Rosa resident, immediately complied and was taken into custody without incident. Iervolino was subsequently booked into the Sonoma County Jail for Burglary.

Press Democrat Article

NW Santa Rosa to be home for all  Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

On April 19th, the City Manager approved a  2nd Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit in NW Santa Rosa. The City of Santa Rosa that, by ordinance only allows 2 medical marijuana facilities within the City, has just approved the second facilty.  It will be located at 1061 North Dutton Ave. – right next to homes.  It is also located within 2 miles of the only other location which is also located in NW Santa Rosa.  This facility was approved in spite of many letters from residents who cited existing problems in the area due to an over concentration of services. There was also a  recent a robbery and assault at the County Approved Medical Marijuana Facility on Santa Rosa Avenue.

Press Democrat Article April 5, 2010

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

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December Holiday Events, crime alert
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, December 02nd, 2009
The holidays are here and as always there’s lots to do in the West End, Railroad Square and downtown. Get out there and enjoy… it’s just a walk away.

Check out last Saturday night in Railroad Square and the West End Neighborhood. It’s good living in the West End! … Check it out. Click here!

December 5 & 6th, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Santa Paws at Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th Street. Treat your best friend to a holiday event. Have your pet’s picture taken with Santa.  $15   Afterwards, you can both shop for toys and essentials and get a complimentary treat from the friendly counter folks ( for dogs, not humans).

Santa Paws at Western Farm Center

Santa Paws at Western Farm Center

December 5th, Saturday  All Day- Historic Railroad Square Holiday Open House and Festivities- Start the holidays out right. Walk down Historic Railroad Square for music, carolers and refreshments. Enjoy an old fashioned carriage rides, a family holiday tradition sponsored by the Historic Railroad Square Association for 22 years. (Courtesy of Railroad Square business and property owners.) For more info, click here.

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December 4th to 20th- New show at 6th Street Playhouse, Ham for the Holidays. Set on Christmas Eve in 1939, a group of actors who work at WHAM (a small radio station located in Georgia) await the arrival of Orson Welles who is scheduled to make a guest appearance on their broadcast. Hilarity ensues as actors stumble through a long, blizzardy night toward Christmas morning in this new family-friendly seasonal treat sprinkled with holiday music from the era. Click Here!

December 5 & 6th, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- 30th Annual Holiday Open House  Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (Santa Rosa & Sonoma Ave)   $2 admission for ages 12 & over, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm   Tour historic home decorated in Victorian style, refreshments, exhibits, specialty gifts for sale, children’s craft activity Click here for more info.

Neighborhood Watch Crime Alert: A neighbor reports a recent crime in West End-  Ripley St and corner of Lincoln St. car window smashed in the middle of the night 11/30 or 12/1. Neighborhood Watch is a program where neighbors join forces to combat crime. Neighbors commit to keeping a watchful eye out on suspicious activity, Calling the SRPD to report crime and communicating to other neighbors to raise awareness.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

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