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Larry Bertolini, Western Farm Center
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• Friday, May 18th, 2012

From Western Farm Center-

Our retail store will be closing at noon on Sunday May 20th to honor the life of Larry Bertolini, President and Co-Founder of Western Farm Center. The public memorial service will be held at the SRJC Haehl Pavilion on 1501 Mendocino Ave. at 2pm.

Anyone wishing to join us as we celebrate the life of one of Sonoma County’s true heroes is more than welcome.

Larry Bertolini

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Lawrence Bertolini 1927-2012
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• Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Our thoughts are with the Bertolini family. Larry was born in the West End and was legendary for his integrity, hard work and dedication to the community and to his family.

Press Democrat: Santa Rosa Icon Lawrence Bertolini dies at 85

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April begins, Easter Dogs, pop up dining
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• Monday, April 02nd, 2012
 Welcome April! Easter is this Sunday and we will still have a West End Small Dog Hour and West End Poodle Party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog park.  We’ll have a photo station set up for you to take pictures so bring your doggies in all their Easter finery.

Easter Dogs

April 5th, Thursday ~ArtFest 2012 Opening Reception.  Chop’s teen and staff artwork will be featured at the Finley Community Center from April 3-26. Neighbors are invited to the April 5th reception. Location: Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Avenue Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m     Chop’s Teen Club

April 6th, Friday- SRJC First Friday Night Sky Programs offered the first Friday of  March -May 2012. Show content varies with emphasis on the stars, constellations, planets, and other interesting facts in or about the sky that night. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis; arrive early enough to pick up your free parking permit, return it to  vehicle and back to planetarium by show start time. FREE but donations gratefully appreciated. More info at http://www.santarosa.edu/planetarium/publicshows.html Location: SRJC- Planetarium at Lark Hall, Room 2001 Time: 7 & 8:30 p.m.

April 7th, Saturday- Indulgence- a “Pop Up” dining experience at Omelette Express. One night only, you can enjoy a 4 course cajun-creole/lebanese meal from chefs Aaron Hakeem & Maria Vieages. This is one of the new type of portable events highlighted in the Press Demo’s “Sudden Fun” article on 3/7/12. See menu. Cost is $50 per person, prepaid reservations are required. Price does not include gratuity. No corkage.   onerealmaria@gmail.com 707-546-3293  Location: Omelette Express 112 4th Street  Time: 7 p.m.

Indulgence Menu

April 7th, Saturday-  First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

April 7th, Saturday-  Young Reporter Workshop for 7th and 8th graders.  This  workshop will introduce the students to county government,  promote literacy and civic engagement and it will boost writing skills and reading comprehension.   All five Sonoma County Supervisors will be attending the workshop and will be interviewed by the students.  The students will then write an article based on what they learned from the Supervisors.  Thank you Supervisors Zane, Rabbitt, Brown, Carrillo and McGuire!  The articles will be published in Kid Scoop News  and read by the 12,000 elementary grade students. To register, call 707-284-2467. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

April 8th, Sunday-  West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for littler dogs to meet with other like sized dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m. Facebook

April 8th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

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Bunnies, Cats and Chicks. Oh my!
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• Friday, March 16th, 2012

Time for the West End’s monthly Animal Friendly email. This one covers dogs, bunnies, cats and even chickens… so if you are not an animal lover you will want to avert your eyes. The rain has canceled at least two Dog parties at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park this month but we could use the rain and luckily some dogs just love to get muddy. 

March 18th, 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.

West End Small Dog Hour- A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 10 a.m.

West End Poodle Party  The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Rain will cancel the event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 11 a.m. Facebook

Are you a fan of DeTurk Round Barn Dog park?   Join the DeTurk Round Barn Dog Fans facebook page. This is a place to post questions, comments, photos and videos about DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park.

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What’s up Chick? New Chicks recently arrived at Western Farm Center. The newly hatched chicks are stabilized (hydrated and fed) for 24 hours before they are sold. They were peeping up a storm! Do you know what combines a 5% discount, pet food for seniors and Western Farm Center? Their new Customer Loyalty Card! For the cost of $10,  WFC will give a $5 donation to Kibbles of Kindness (a new program that helps to provide pet food to local seniors) AND 5% off all dog, cat and caged bird food and supplies for every visit for 2012 to your favorite locally owned, neighborhood pet/farm store. Now that sounds like something to crow about. More info  at Western Farm Center

Babies!

Need some Bunny to love?  EASTER is fast approaching  (on April 8th) and after that something the folks at the House Rabbit Society call the “Easter Dump Season”. DON’T purchase a cute little bunny for photos, the holiday or simply the novelty. If you are truly interested in having a Rabbit as a pet- remember it is at least a 10 year commitment. Also, rabbits who live indoors are happier, healthier, more socialized and live a lot longer. You can always wait until after Easter and adopt one from a shelter. For more info on Rabbit Care go to http://rabbit.org

No excuses for unwanted kittens. SpayPAL: a new Low Cost Cat Spay/Neuter program is available to Sonoma County residents. All cat spay/neuter surgeries are just $30 and include a free rabies vaccine. Surgeries are offered every Tuesday & Friday by appointment at the Sonoma Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Clinic.  Unspayed and unneutered cats are responsible for hundreds of unwanted and abandoned kittens every year. Call (707) 636-1716 to schedule your appointment http://sonomahumane.org/hospital/spay_neuter_surgery.html

SCCRAP On February 26th it looked like there was another dog party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park yesterday- there was a group of Pits and their owners. Very interesting- the group is called SCRRAP and they are a group of Sonoma County residents advocating for the Bully breeds. They go for monthly walks to different cities- They had their walk yesterday in downtown Santa Rosa starting off at the DeTurk Round Barn. Very cool group- they promote all the right things- responsible ownership, speaking out against Backyard Breeders, saving neglected and abused pits, and spay and neuter of non-show and non working companion dogs.

SCRRAP on their monthly walk

Don’t forget ! Summer Day Camps at the Humane Society Animal Adventure, Education Camps and Career Camps are  held in the summer. Train a dog, hug a bunny, feed a cat, pet a reptile and learn and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives. Discover a career in dog training or animal control officers by speaking to professionals and learn how to prepare your own pets in case of a disaster. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Bodega Bay Marine Lab, Wildlife Rescue and much, much more. Each session is one week (M-F) from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Sessions are categorized by grade level (for grades 2- 12- grade starting in the fall 2012 school year) with the first session beginning in June and the last session ending in August. Beth Karzes, Humane Education Outreach Coordinator at , ext. 232 or email: bkarzes@sonomahumane.org  or  2012 Summer Camp

What a bunch of turkeys!  A gang of turkeys has been spending time in the West End.  Most recently, they have spent their time on the sidewalks, yards and roofs around Boyce Street.  They really do gobble too!

The turkey trot

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

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West End Pet Friendly- February
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• Wednesday, February 08th, 2012
Animal friendly West End is located downtown Santa Rosa, close to dog friendly stores, cafes and even restaurants.  Animal amenities abound: 3 doggie parties at our dog park; a Feral cat colony managed and fed by a West Ender. Right in the ‘hood we have Western Farm Center,  well respected veterinarian and West Ender Deborah Crippen and even Group Dog lessons.
Animal events you might be interested in:  Summer Camp with the animals (SIGN UP FAST! They fill up!), Read to a Dog and is there such a thing as a Cat Agility contest? Fraid so! This weekend see cats perform amazing feats and then, sometimes, not.

West End:

February 12th, Sunday- We are going to the dogs with two doggie social hours.

#1 West End Small Dog Play Hour- a time for the smaller dog to romp with other little dogs.  Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 10 a.m.

#2 West End Poodle Party- Time for the Poodles to party. 11 a.m. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 11 a.m.

West End Poodle Party and Small Dog Play Hour

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.

Plastic bags? Drop them off at the dog park. Hang them on the fence… we’ll take it from there. THANKS! 

West End Feral Cat Update- Correction: The West Ends total current current number of cats are 25 (not 13). They have all been fixed and given shots by Forgotten Felines. They are fed on a daily basis, with two feeding stations, by West Ender Charly Thomas. Fixing, immunizing and feeding feral cats allow these cats to live out their lives in health without breeding more cats. Cat Food donations accepted. Diamond Brand cat food is a quality food available at Western Farm at a reasonable price. Drop your bags off at 124 W. 6th. Thanks to Charly and Forgotten Felines.

Common Ground Dog Training. No need to be embarrassed again at the dog park. Group classes right across from Western Farm Center. Private lessons, behavior problem solving & assistance dog training also offered. Mike Ossenbeck – 707-396-8055 Email: m.ossenbeck@gmail.com

Spice the Poodle, in class

 

Other Locations:

Feb 11th-12th, Saturday 23rd Annual CFA Cat Show Fun for every cat-lover! Two days of purebred cats vying for titles, shelter cats seeking their perfect home. Brand new this year- Feline Agility! Any talented kitty can enter this Feline Agility competition. Agility in Action  Entrance: $5 adults, $3 children Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds- Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd Time: 10:00a.m. to 4 p.m.

February 11th, Saturday- The 13th annual Paws for Love auction and gala! Paws for Love offers an evening of fun, food, fine wine, and Valentine memories to cherish, with all proceeds benefiting homeless and abused animals of Sonoma County, the North Bay, and beyond. In addition to the sale of artwork painted by talented shelter animals, this event also features silent and live auctions offering award-winning wines, original art by two-legged artists, and many other exciting donations by area businesses and celebrities.  $30 donation in advance and $40 at the door. Location: Finley Community Center Auditorium 2060 West College Avenue Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Paws for Love

 

Dog Story Hour- Did you know that children of all ages are invited to read to a dog or tell a dog a story at many of our So. Co. Libraries? It’s a great way to pique the interest in a trip to the library. It’s also a handy way to get a “dog fix” if you don’t have one of your own. The Central Library holds their “Read to a Winter Dog” on Saturdays from 11-12. The Rincon Valley branch holds their “Read to a Dog” hour on Thursdays and Saturdays. North West branch holds their “PALS- Pets as loving support” hour on Thursdays. Check Library schedule to verify dates and times.    Children’s Programs

Read to a dog

Summer Day Camps at the Humane Society Animal Adventure, Education Camps and Career Camps are  held in the summer. Train a dog, hug a bunny, feed a cat, pet a reptile and learn and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives. Discover a career in dog training or animal control officers by speaking to professionals and learn how to prepare your own pets in case of a disaster. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Bodega Bay Marine Lab, Wildlife Rescue and much, much more. Each session is one week (M-F) from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Sessions are categorized by grade level (for grades 2- 12- grade starting in the fall 2012 school year) with the first session beginning in June and the last session ending in August. Beth Karzes, Humane Education Outreach Coordinator at , ext. 232 or email: bkarzes@sonomahumane.org  or  2012 Summer Camp


West End Neighborhood Association Sponsor

 

Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th Street- A West End Sponsor

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

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West End Pet Friendly
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• Friday, January 13th, 2012
The West End is a wonderful place for dog lovers as there are nearby creeks paths, a beautiful dog park… and of course, our beloved Western Farm Center. Cats are not being ignored either… there is a West End Cat Colony that has been tended by West Ender Charly Thomas. Here’s the latest W. E. Pet Friendly news: 

DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Update: As many of you know, the dog park has been plagued with irrigation issues that have led to a muddy mess – even though it hasn’t rained. There were failed sprinklers, a leaky valve and the Park area (not the dog park) was overwatered- creating runoff into the dog park. This, of course, created a huge unsanitary and unsightly mess. Lisa Grant, Santa Rosa Rec & Parks Superintendent , has assured us that these issues have been addressed. The park is only supposed to be watered one minute a week to keep the irrigation system working- but not more than that. In the meantime, if you notice any dog park issues relating to maintenance- such as broken gates or irrigation issues- Please contact Lisa Grant directly. (707) 543-3774 lgrant@srcity.org. These issues will not be addressed unless Lisa is made aware of them.

Irrigation problems are hopefully resolved.

West End Cat Colony Update: Cats are all doing well. The colony has stabilized to around 13. All cats have been neutered and given shots…. Thanks to the efforts of Charly and Forgotten Felines. If you would like to donate food, please leave a bag of food on Charly’s doorstep at  124 W. 6th. Diamond Brand cat food is a reasonably priced that is available at Western Farm Center. The West End Neighborhood Association donates a bag of food every month… but they do eat more than that. Thanks to Charly for managing this situation

The West End Poodle Party meets the Second Sunday of every month at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Party starts at 11 a.m. If you would like more info email Lea Barron-Thomas or facebook.

 

Time to party!

Jan. 15th, Sunday- Pug Sunday. A time for Pugs to get together to socialize. Cute, playful, snorting balls of delight…. what’s not to like?  Location:  DeTurk Round Barn dog park Time: 3 p.m. at  in Santa Rosa.  For more information, visit North Bay Pugs:  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBayPugs

Puggly cute

Western Farm Center: Feed Store a Paradise for Pets. Press Democrat  More photos here.

Western Farm Center

Dog Swim at Spring Lake Regional Park. The swimming lagoon at Spring Lake Regional Park will turn into a leash-free dog park on Monday, Jan. 16th.  Dogs will get to frolic in the lagoon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this one-day special event. The lagoon is at 393 Violetti Road in Santa Rosa. The Parks Foundation is requesting donations of $3 per dog for Regional Park members and $5 per dog for non-members. Proceeds will benefit Spring Lake Park. Parking near the lagoon is free for members and $6 for non-members. Dog Swim Info

January 21-22, 2012 – International Dog Show. 2 Days of Free Fun for Dog Lovers. See all breeds, including many rare breeds, of dogs at the two-day conformation style dog show. FREE to spectators. www.iabca.com  503-316-9860 Location: Hall of Flowers , Sonoma County Fairgrounds Time: 7 a.m – 7 p.m.

  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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January News
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• Thursday, January 12th, 2012
 The birds are singing, the sun is shining… Is it winter time? Western Farm is in the news, SMART has announced that they will be able to extend the line to the Guerneville Road Station and a house of despair gets hope.

Neighbors:

Thank Goodness!  This once glorious historic building has had a very sad history of neglect and abuse. West Enders Betsy Hall and Gene Wright have purchased the house on the corner of 7th and Davis and will slowly revive the property. They plan to make it a property that will make the West End proud.  It’s a big project but it will make such a difference to this neighborhood. Thank you!

A West End house of dreams

Luther Burbank Parade Entry: A West End Neighborhood entry in the parade this year?  Deborah Crippen has a few ideas… any one else interested in getting involved? The parade is on May 19th and the theme is Rockin’ Round the Roses.

Parade potential?

Things to do:

Jan. 13th, Friday – Daniel Castro Band  (blues) $10 21yrs+ Location: Last Day Saloon  Time: 8:00 PM door • 8:30 PM show

Jan. 14th, Saturday -  Tainted Love + DJ Rob Cervantes  (80′s dance hits) $20 21yrs+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time:  9:00 PM door • 9:30 PM

News:

Western Farm Center: Feed Store a Paradise for Pets. Press Democrat  More photos here.

Smart Announces Plans for Additional Stations Press Democrat

6th Street underpass: Work should start sometime after May 14th and projected to take 26 weeks to complete. This will complete an anticipated cross town connection. 6th/ W. 6th is designated as a bicycle boulevard on the Bicycle Master Plan

Crime Reports:

01/05/2012 09:30 PM. Madison St. Vandalism just occurred Case number: 120050373

01/05/2012 09:18 PM. Disturbance Party Decker St. Case number: 120050369

01/05/2012 06:49 PM. Boyce St. Burglary  Report Case number: 120050330

12/23/2011 09:21 PM – Boyce Street Arrest Case number: 113570263

 12/26/2011 02:06 AM. W 7th Street/Madison Street suspicious circumstances Case number: 113600010

12/29/2011 01:10 PM. W6th St./Adams Street Suspicious veh occupied Case number: 113630139

12/29/2011 10:41 PM Hewett Street Disturbance Party Case number: 113580210

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The West End Learning Curve
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• Monday, January 09th, 2012
We can all learn something and luckily there’s opportunities for personal growth and learning right here in the neighborhood. Take an acting class, practice Qigong in the DeTurk Round Barn, teach your dog some manners . There’s also AWESOME classes at Chop’s… but you gotta be a teen. Start out the new year by learning something new!

6th Street‘s School of Drama offers a wide variety of classes designed to introduce and enrich skills.  Students can build upon their skills from class to class and join at any level.  All classes meet in the 6th Street Playhouse building, located at 52 W. 6th Street.  Spring Session I: January 9th – March 3rd or Spring Session II: March 26th – May 26rd. Sign up online, at the Box Office, or by downloading a registration form from  www.6thstreetplayhouse.com/education.

6th St. Playhouse School of Drama

 

New Classes offered at DeTurk Round Barn. Flying Crane Qigong will be offered through Santa Rosa Rec & Parks on Wednesdays at 10 am at the De Turk Round Barn.  This qigong class can be done sitting or standing and will increase flexibility, balance and stamina.    Instructor:  Aleta Drummond MD – practicing Psychiatrist and Medical Acupuncturist with over 20 years as a practitioner of yang style Tai Chi and other various Qigong forms.  Registration available immediately for first class! Weds 1/18-2/8 (4 weeks)  Class 62890  DeTurk Round Barn  18+  10:00-11:30am $46 S. R. residents. To register call 543-3737 or log on to santarosarec.com

DeTurk Qigong Class info

Take a class in the DeTurk Round Barn

Classes for Welding, Barista Training, Computer Science and more at CHOP’s. Membership is open to Santa Rosa youth in 7th- 12th grades. For more information, visit Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams or www.chopsonline.com

Common Ground Dog Training. No need to be embarrassed again at the dog park. Group classes right across from Western Farm Center. Private lessons, behavior problem solving & assistance dog training also offered. Mike Ossenbeck – 707-396-8055 Email: m.ossenbeck@gmail.com

 

January 27th Friday-  Yoga class at the Arlene Francis Center. Bring a yoga mat if you have one (a small selection available to use on a first come, first serve basis). This class will be appropriate for any level of student, even absolute beginners. Fee $5- $15 sliding scale. Location: The Arlene Francis Center 99 6th Street Time: 11:00am Facebook

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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W. E. Pet Friendly- Santa, found cat, parties
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• Thursday, December 01st, 2011
West End Pet Friendly news including fun holiday ideas for you and your pets.

Alert- CAT FOUND:  Black short hair, Neutered male, very friendly at 124 W. 6th Street. Call (707) 318- 2853

Cat Found

December 3rd & 4th Saturday & Sunday.  Santa Paws at Western Farm Center. It’s that time of year, to have your pets picture taken with Santa Paws. The West End’s own Allen Thomas will be the special guest Santa on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.! Donation includes 4×6 picture and a digital copy emailed to you. All proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence. Location: Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th St. Time: 10am to 4pm

Santa Paws at Western Farm

December 10th, Saturday- DeTurk Round Barn Holiday Open House. Santa Claws ‘n Paws. Tour the newly restored barn, enjoy holiday treats and have your pet’s photo taken with Santa. $15 for 4X6 photo. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue St. Time: 10- 2 p.m.

Santa Claws 'n Paws

December 11th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend at our beautiful dog park. Rain cancels event. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park, 819 Donahue St. Time: 11 a.m.

Party with the Poodles

Dec. 18th, Sunday- Pug Play Day A monthly social event for pugs and their owners. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 3 p.m.
Great budget Conscience & animal friendly local gift- The So. Co. Humane Calendar $10 So Co. Humane calendar
Doggie Bags: If you have extra newspaper bags or other medium size plastic bags, please bring them to the West End Neighborhood Meeting. We could use them at the Dog Park. You can also bring them by the dog park. Hang them on the fence… we’ll take it from there.

For Dog Park issues such as leaks,broken gates, maintenance or questions: Call:  Lisa Grant City of Santa Rosa Parks Superintendent Tel. (707) 543-3774 lgrant@srcity.org

 Railroad Square Shop Dog is window dressing- One of the best shop windows around is in Railroad Square’s Cast Away Yarn Shop. They are creations filled with whimsy and, well, yarn of course! Best of all, shopowner Justine Malone’s Boston Terrier “Olive” frequently takes her rightful place in the front window because she’s decorative, eye catching and she likes to nap there too.

Olive

Looking for Dog Friendly businesses or events? Have you and your dog had a great experience at one and you would like to share? Go to Dog Friendly Santa Rosa Facebook 

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Ready, Set, Holiday season.
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• Monday, November 28th, 2011
Yep…. we’re officially in the Holiday season. A few ideas to help simplify the holidays-  Stay close to home, buy from local merchants and/or local products/ services & spend quality time with friends and loved ones. Go to a play, take your dog to visit Santa, explore a variety of unique handmade crafts, stroll around Railroad Square with hot chocolate, take a carriage ride. Sounds like fun… doesn’t it?  It’s so easy to do when you live in the West End.

December 2nd, Friday- Street Cleaning the first Friday of the Month. First thing in the morning- move your cars off the curb to get your gutter swept. This is especially important at this time of year.

December 3rd & 4th Saturday & Sunday.  Santa Paws at Western Farm Center. It’s that time of year, to have your pets picture taken with Santa Paws. Donation includes 4×6 picture and a digital copy emailed to you. All proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence. Location: Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th St. Time: 10am to 4pm


Santa Paws at Western Farm

December 3rd, Saturday- Historic Railroad Square Holiday Open House and Festivities. Tree Lighting Celebration, carolers, carriage rides, refreshments and shopping with local merchants. Location: Historic Railroad Square Time: Tree lighting at 6 p.m., Open house all day.

December 3rd, Saturday- First Saturday Clean Up West Ender Stan Gow organizes this monthly cleanup so we can take care of the Santa Rosa Creek.  Enjoy pizza afterward. Please bring utensils to keep trash impact low. Contribution to lunch, desserts, fruit and appetizers are always welcome. Location: Olive Park, Santa Rosa Time: 10 a.m. First Saturday Cleanup

Dec. 9th , Friday- Tainted Love   (80′s dance hits)   cost is $20 • 21+ Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9:00 PM door • 10:00 PM show

December 10th, Saturday- DeTurk Round Barn Holiday Open House. Santa Claws ‘n Paws. Tour the newly restored barn, enjoy holiday treats and have your pet’s photo taken with Santa. $15 for 4X6 photo.Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue St. Time: 10- 2 p.m.  DeTurk Round Barn Info

 

December 11th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend at our beautiful dog park. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park, 819 Donahue St. Time: 11 a.m.

Until December 13th, Thursday.  The Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival 2011 at the Rialto Cinemas. The 16th annual Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival continues. Location: Rialto Cinema at 6th St. Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street See website complete film info and tickets. Remaining Films: La Rafle Tuesday, November 29, 1 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 7:15 p.m. , Anita Wednesday, November 30, 7:15 p.m. ,  Arab Labor Tuesday, December 6, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.   The Matchmaker Tuesday, December 13, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.

Downtown and Other:

December 1st, Thursday- “Simple, Easy Ways to Save Energy” Learn how to save energy and money without breaking the bank. This free workshop is perfect for renters or those who want to start small and work their way up to larger projects. Free. Clean Energy Series. Location: City of Santa Rosa, 35 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa Time: 6-7p

December 3rd Saturday & 4th Sunday, Luther Burbank 32nd Annual Holiday Open House A 32-year community tradition and begin the season’s celebrations by visiting the historic Home and Gardens of Luther Burbank. Live music will be playing in the music room, complimentary cookies and spiced tea will be served in the Greenhouse, and a children’s craft activity will set up for kids. Location: Santa Rosa & Sonoma Avenues, Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 3rd, Saturday & December 4th, Sunday- Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair. 70 booths with crafts by local artists, music, food & Santa! $2 admission Location: Finley Community Center 2060 W. College Ave. Time: Dec 3rd 9- 5 p.m., Dec 4th 10-4 p.m.

December 6th, Tuesday- Rivers and Tides and You! An evening of nature art: hands on activities and a showing of Andrew Goldsworthy’s River and Tides. Concludes with an optional stroll around downtown to set our creations free. This is the final community element of West Ender Russ Scarola’s SSU graduate project. All ages welcome. $5 for adults, $3 for students, kids, and Share Exchange co-op members Location: S. R. Share Exchange 531 5th St. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, December 11th · Shop Party  Holiday Craft Bazaar with 30 local crafters and artisans (including many from the West End). Delicious locally sourced food. Music, fun, merriment. The FeedBarn is an arts collective formed by founding members of the Handcar Regatta, WhiskeyDrunk Cycles & The Fun Bike Unicorn Club.  Location: The Feed Barn 55 Middle Rincon Road (10 minutes from Downtown) Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm  Facebook

Dec 14th, Wednesday- “Solar Power Basics” Want to invest in your house? Ready for a larger energy saving project? What about solar power? Learn the basics of solar- how it works, how much it costs, and what resources are available to you along your way. Ask questions to a panel of three solar experts. Free. Clean Energy Series Location: City of Santa Rosa, 35 Stony Point Rd Time: 6-7p.m.

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