Juggling, Comedy and Groceries
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• Monday, May 21st, 2012
We had a stupendous opening day for Bocce last Friday. The weather was glorious and the food was wonderful. You can join us every Friday night at DeMeo Park. For photos: Facebook  or West End Photo Gallery

A listing of events and happenings for the last part of May:

May 22nd, Tuesday- S. R. City Bus Public Meetings. This is an opportunity to discuss the city bus service. Location: Transit Operations Building, Training Room  45 Stony Point Road  Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

City Bus Public Outreach Meetings

May 23rd, Wednesday- Whole Foods Market on Yulupa is supporting 6th Street Playhouse by contributing 5% of Wednesday’s sales to 6th Street Playhouse!!!   West Enders Leslie Graves and Ruben Lopez both work at Whole Foods Market on Yulupa – so they would love to see the West Enders show their support of this Community Support Day!! 5% of all sales means exactly that all sales!!!  So plan your grocery day accordingly they are open 8am – 9pm. Whole Foods Market – Santa Rosa 1181 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa

D'Argenzio Winery

May 24th, Thursday- Wine Down Thursdays at D’Argenzio Winery. Eat, drink wine and listen to music every Thursday evening. Hang out with your friends and neighbors in an urban winery setting. Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave. Suite A Santa Rosa, CA Time: 6- 9 p.m.

Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave.

May 25th, Friday- Stand Up Comedy Acts at Heritage Public House. An awesome show hosted by comedian Ricky Del Rosario. Up this time for one show only is opener Nick Hoffman, feature Mike Olson and headliner Kevin Camia. $15 To purchase tickets visit Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/250209 Location: Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa Ca. Time: Show 8pm. Facebook

 

Carnival of Chaos- juggling with a unicycle, guitar and bunny ears. It's complicated.

May 26th, Saturday- Sonoma County’s May Madness JuggleFest Day & Night!!!! Come play with and/or watch some of the best jugglers, unicyclists, and variety artists from around the Bay Area. Several workshops are planned (including beginner workshops for those interested in learning to juggle), so get there early to participate. All skill levels are welcome. DAY at Julliard Park :  9am-6pm, Juggling Show at 4 p.m. Cost: Free (but a $10+ donation will help cover costs) NIGHT at Arlene Francis: Juggle Fest Celebration- an extension of the day long fun.  Juggling and various circus arts will be in abundance throughout the night. Beer and wine served, proceeds will help fund the Arlene Francis Center’s new cafe project.  7:30pm-11pm For complete information : http://northbayjugglers.com/May_Madness_JuggleFest_2012.html

May 26 & 27th, Saturday & Sunday- GENERAL AUDITIONS for the 2012-2013 Season. All roles are available at this time- Adult and Child actor/singers will be seen by appointment only. To see a listing of 2012/13 Season productions click here! See 6th Street Playhouse website for all Audition requirements and information. Location: Auditions held at G.K. Hardt Theatre,  6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street, Santa Rosa Time:  Saturday, May 26th 12 PM - 8 PM; Sunday, May 27th 1 PM - 8 PM

May 28th, Monday- S. R. Rural Cemetery Memorial Day Tour. Tours of veterans’ graves will be offered and lemonade will be served. Flags will be displayed on all veterans’ graves. Location: S. R. Rural Cemetery Located at Franklin & Monroe Streets Time: 1 p.m.

May 29th deadline- Call for Artists for the City of S. R. Rec. & Parks Dept. Fall/Winter 2012-2013 exhibit schedule. Interested artists can apply by submitting an application, available in person at either the Steele Lane Community Center or Finley Community Center or online here . For more information, please contact Tara Matheny-Schuster at (707) 543-4512 or tarams@srcity.org.

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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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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BOCCE!! Parade and Marvelous Wonderettes
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• Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
 Bocce, BBQ & back fence talk! West End Summer Bocce- a special tradition where friends and neighbors gather at the end of the week to socialize at DeMeo Park.  The Marvelous Wonderettes (6th Street Playhouse) have been extended- this is a must see show. Great songs, costumes and a talented cast. You don’t want to miss it.

 

May 18th, Friday- West End Summer Bocce begins! Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park for bocce, potluck eats and socializing. Everyone is welcomed kids, dogs and well-behaved adults. Bring a dish or beverage to share. Bring layers- jacket, scarf, thermals etc. (it does get chilly). Remember, no glass! Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6 p.m.

Time to Bocce!


May 19th, Saturday 2012 The 118th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival One of So. Co.’s most honored traditions. This year’s theme “Rockin’ Round the Roses”. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 10 a.m. For more info www.roseparadefestival.com

Luther Burbank Parade

 

The Marvelous Wonderettes Extended by Popular Demand through May 19th! This sweet blast to the past follows four high school girls who step in at the last minute as entertainers at their Springfield High School Senior Prom. Directed by Craig A. Miller (A West Ender!) GK Hardt Theatre Location: 6th Street Playhouse Click Here to Purchase Tickets or call (707) 523-4185.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

 

May 11th – May 27th- Souvenir. For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter.   As news of her terrible singing spread, so did her celebrity.  At the climax of her career her concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944 sold out in two hours. Hilarious and poignant. Location: 6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

Souvenir-about a woman who wanted to sing in the worse way!

 

May 18th, Friday- Girl Friday & Chico de Mayo plus Dgiin (jazz world, French Flamenco gypsy). $10 21 yrs + Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9 p.m. door, 9:30 show
This Sunday is our monthly pug play day at DeTurk Round Barn at 3 p.m.  (We revert to our10 am start time June – September)

Last Day Saloon

Last Day Saloon


May 19 & 20th ,Sat. & Sun. Free electronics recycling event in Santa Rosa. Get rid of that stuff sitting in your closet! Location: Whole Foods Coddingtown Time: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Event Flyer

May 23rd, Wednesday-  Water Smart Expo at the Santa Rosa Downtown Market. The Water-Use Efficiency team will showcase rainwater and graywater demonstrations & answer questions rebate programs. You can win a high-efficiency clothes washer or toilet. Location: intersection of 4th and D streets  Time: 5-8:30 pm

Water Smart Expo 2012


D'Argenzio Winery is a West End 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

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Round Barn, Streets and the SRPD
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• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
City of Santa Rosa news that involves the West End Neighborhood:

DeTurk Round Barn

DeTurk Round Barn Update: The new use permit for the DeTurk Round Barn is available for your review. USE Permit . Changes include the limitation of 1 large Private event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period and 1 large Public event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period. There is also an increased maximum of 500 people. Although the hours haven’t changed, they no longer include set-up and take down. The Noise Ordinance still applies regarding sound amplifying equipment (that includes D.J.s and amplified bands)  to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday/ 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and legal holidays. Alcohol service is required to end one hour before the end of the event.

What to do if you have a complaint, concern or compliment about the DeTurk Round Barn? Call or email Mickey Remy- 543-3285  or email mremy@srcity.org  If there is a problem during an event- you can go to the barn and find  the City of SR event attendant and discuss it with them. Follow up with an email to westend@sonic.net- it will be added to the agenda at the next DeTurk Round Barn Operations committee meeting. Fellow West Enders, Deborah Crippen, Allen Thomas & Ben Taylor are on the committee.

New Feature Facility Calendar: Want to know what’s going on inside the barn? A new Calendar is located in the DeTurk Round Barn page on the City of SR website. You will also find information on rates: Monday – Thursday $125.00 per hour, Friday $165.00 per hour, Saturday $225.00 per hour &  Sunday $175.00 per hour. Possible additional fees may apply.

Street and sewer improvements:

6th Street Undercrossing- This project was scheduled to start on Monday, May 14th. Improvements will include roadway, sidewalks, lighting, bike lanes and a traffic signal. It is anticipated to take 26 weeks. Questions or comments to David Vandeveer, Public works- 543-4521 or DVandeveer@srcity.org The project was recently mentioned in the Press Demo- S. R. begins Sixth Street Undercrossing

6th and Davis Sewer Improvements- Sewer and Water improvements are slated to begin this month at 6th & Davis. This project is anticipated to last approximately 2 weeks. This is part of the City of SR Capital Improvement Program that replaced aging water and sewer systems in older neighborhoods. Wilson and 6th Streets are slated for the same improvements this fall. Questions or concerns to Tracy Duenas, Public Works, 543-3952.

SRPD Survey:

Community Survey of the Santa Rosa Police Department- The Police Department would like your input!  Please click on the link below to complete a survey sponsored by the Police Department.  In addition to the on-line survey, 4,000 paper surveys will be mailed to randomly selected residents within the city limits.  Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRPDCommunitySurvey

 

Don Taylor's Omelette Express is a West End Sponsor

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. turned. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed ( 1 week lead time required) to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Watch Amgen from the ‘hood, Sell this house!
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• Saturday, May 12th, 2012
You can watch the race scream down 9th or W. 9th…. bring your cowbells and join your neighbors. See Press Demo info below. ALERT- new West End house listed for sale. It’s a real fixer… let’s find a great new neighbor for the West End.

Press Demo- Roads to Close for AMGEN Tour of CA

Downtown Road Closure/ Race Map

 


617 Madison St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Price: $130,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 1,047 sqft Type: Single Family House Year Built: 1910 Lot Size: 4,792 Days on Movoto: 3 days MLS#: 21206165 Status: Active

Let's find a buyer who wants to live in the West End

 

Carol Haseltine-Ernst is a West End Sponsor

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Dog parties & Swim
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• Wednesday, May 09th, 2012
This weekend is jammed packed with human events and there’s also a few dog events. Remember that the Amgen Tour of California will start and finish the Stage 1 race on Sunday. There will be street closures… so plan accordingly. http://www.santarosa2012.com/maps

West End:

W. E. Small Dog Hour

May 13th, 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.

W. E. Poodle Party

May 13th, 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.

Santa Rosa (other than West End):

May 11, 12 & 13th- Take Another Lap at the Water Bark Dog Swim!Doggie swim weekend returns to The swimming lagoon will be open as a leash-free dog park. All well-behaved dogs welcome. Dogs must have current rabies inoculation or valid dog license. $3 per dog per day for Parks members, $5 for non-members. Proceeds go to the Regional Parks Foundation to support the parks. Parking $7 or free for members. Swimming for dogs only.Location: Spring Lake Regional Park Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/specialevents.htm

 

Summer Dog Friendly Fun in San Francisco:

July 22nd, Sunday- Dog Day on the Bay 2012. An  annual festive, dog-friendly cruise . Participating dogs are treated to a bow-wow buffet, canine water stations and an outdoor dirt deck for digging and bathroom breaks. Owners enjoy a champagne brunch, socializing, dancing with their dogs and sweeping San Francisco Bay views. Cost is $125 per adult, $65 per child (ages 4-12), and free for children under 4. Dogs sail for free. Tax and gratuity not included. Purchase tickets in advance through Hornblower Cruises & Events, at www.hornblower.com or 415-788-7020. Location: Pier 3, Embarcadero San Francisco Time: Boarding at 10am, cruise from 11am – 1pm

Aug. 25th, Saturday. S. F. Giants Dog Days of Summer. Take Bowser out to the Ball Game! This year’s  is  at 1 p.m. (Giants vs. Braves). The cost is $70 per ticket (1 dog/1 human). Seating is assigned in the bleacher area of the ballpark. First come, first served. All registration must be done in advance through the mail. Space is very limited. No walk-ups will be accepted on event day. All tickets will be mailed to you and are subject to availability. Rainout redemption by mail only. For general info, call 415.972.2356 You must purchase your tickets in advance with a special form. NOTE: Tickets purchased at Tickets.com, season ticket holders or other outlets will NOT be acceptable. (Call 415-972-2000 to see how to exchange tickets.) Location: SF Giants AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco Time: 1:05 p.m.

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Dogs, Amgen & Bocce.
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• Tuesday, May 08th, 2012
Ahhh! Nice weather,  lots of outdoor events and it is almost time for West End Summer Bocce! West End Bocce officially starts on Friday, May 18th at 6 p.m. This week’s offerings-  

May 9th to August 29th- Wednesday Evenings- Wednesday Night Market. Over 130 vendors, 40 entertainers and bands, dozens of wineries, and tens of thousands of people to downtown Santa Rosa to celebrate Sonoma County. No July 4th Market. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5-8:30 p.m.

May 11th – May 27th- Souvenir. For more than half a century the name Florence Foster Jenkins has been guaranteed to produce explosions of derisive laughter.   As news of her terrible singing spread, so did her celebrity.  At the climax of her career her concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944 sold out in two hours. Hilarious and poignant. Location: 6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

Souvenir-about a woman who wanted to sing in the worse way!

May 11th, Friday- Tainted Love. 80s dance hits. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9 p.m. door, 10 p.m. show

The Last Day Saloon

May 11th, Friday- Tour of Wine Santa Rosa 2012 D’Argenzio Winery celebrates the return of the Amgen Tour through Santa Rosa with the Tour of Wine 2012 pre-race party.  The winery will offer complementary tasting of its Levi’s GranFondo Pinot Noir, along with live music with “Hand Me Down” featuring the West Ends own Tim Sarter, food, tours and Bocce ball on the Terrazzo. Family-friendly. $20.00 includes 6 wine tastes and 2 slices of pizza  Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time: 3pm-9pm Tickets

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

May 11th, Friday- Spring Variety Showcase  Chop’s Teen Members will showcase their stories and accomplishments in music, dance, art, comedy and more.  Appetizers will be served by the Chop’s Teen Catering Crew. Location: DeMeo Teen Club 509 Adams Street  Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m

May 13th, 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.

W. E. Small Dog Hour

May 13th, 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

W. E. Poodle Party

Amgen May 13- 20th  2012 Amgen Tour of CA Santa Rosa hosts the opening stage of this 8 day event. The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race.  Entire race is May 13-20th. Amgen Tour of CA

Right around the corner:

May 18th, Friday- West End Summer Bocce begins! Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park for bocce, potluck eats and socializing. Everyone is welcomed kids, dogs and well-behaved adults. Location: DeMeo Park Time: 6 p.m.

Opening Night on May 18th!

May 19th, Saturday 2012 The 118th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival One of So. Co.’s most honored traditions. This year’s theme “Rockin’ Round the Roses”. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 10 a.m. For more info www.roseparadefestival.com

Epic is a West End Sponsor

 

 Neighborhood Watch is the most effective and least expensive tool for ensuring the safe environment that we all want for our families. This is homeowner’s insurance that works! 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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Spruce Deuce, Figure 8 & May Bike Events
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• Monday, May 07th, 2012
May is National Bike Month. Santa Rosa celebrates in grand style by hosting the 2012 Amgen Tour of CA Overall Start and Stage 1 finish in downtown. There will be lots of events leading up to the race too. A sample of events are posted below- complete event list can be found at http://www.santarosa2012.com 
Don’t think that West Enders just celebrate the bike one month out of the year! We happen to have an impressive selection of bike-minded creative geniuses that reside in the West End. This is what they are up to this month:

West Ender Skye Barnett and David Farish (Not a West Ender… but definitely admired in the West End) have created the “Spruce Deuce” a marvelous contraption that will certainly be a star in the 44th Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race on May 26- 28th. What is this race about? Wild and crazy people-powered sculptures will traverse land, sand, and water to travel from the Arcata Plaza (10 a.m. viewing, noon start Saturday) to the finish line in the Victorian Village of Ferndale (finishing any time after noon Monday). It’s all for the glory! Good luck Guys!

 

The Spruce Deuce- Kinetic Art

West Ender Klaus Rappensperger and the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (other members include Joshua Thwaites, Arn Anderson, Todd Barricklow & Joey Castor) are bringing their Death Defying Figure 8 Pedal Car Races to the 7th Annual Bay Area Maker Faire . In the spirit of healthy, and perhaps reckless, competition, the Unicorns will be shredding around the track racing not only each other, but anyone else who has brought a car to race. The rules are simple, don’t spend too much money, build it yourself, and brakes are mandatory! SCARY but exciting! Check out this video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1N-cEsRPUA

AMGEN related events:

Amgen May 13- 20th  2012 Amgen Tour of CA Santa Rosa hosts the opening stage of this 8 day event. The race will start and finish in downtown Santa Rosa on May 13th. The 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race with a challenging course covers 750 miles and 13 California cities.  Entire race is May 13-20th. http://www.santarosa2012.com

Volunteer: 400 to 500 volunteers needed on race day- course marshaling and other duties. More info http://www.santarosa2012.com/get-involved

May 10th, Thursday – Bike to Work Day 2012. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition invites you to get out and ride your bike on May 10th (and all month long). Energizer Stations set up between 6-9 a.m.throughout So. Co. to serve anyone on a bike coffee, snacks, good cheer, and our collectible canvas giveaway bags.

May 10th, Thursday- Amgen Tour of California Kick off Concert Sponsored by the KRUSH, a FREE concert in downtown Santa Rosa!  Carrie Rodriguez head line with openers the Whiskey Thieves. Location: Courthouse Square Time: 6 p.m. More info KRUSH

May 10th, Thursday Meet & Greet Reception with Team Radioshack/Nissan/Trek
zmrry some of the members of Team Radioshack/Nissan/Trek. $20 Proceeds benefit Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Location: Trek Store Santa Rosa
512 Mendocino Ave  Time: 5- 7p.m. TICKETS

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

May 11th, Friday- Tour of Wine Santa Rosa 2012 D’Argenzio Winery celebrates the return of the Amgen Tour through Santa Rosa with the Tour of Wine 2012 pre-race party. The Tour of Wine 2012 is scheduled two days before the race kicks off in downtown Santa Rosa. The winery will offer complementary tasting of its Levi’s GranFondo Pinot Noir, along with live music with “Hand Me Down”, food, tours and Bocce ball on the Terrazzo. Family-friendly. $20.00 includes 6 wine tastes and 2 slices of pizza  Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave Time: 3pm-9pm Tickets

May 12th, Saturday- Team Swift Junior State Criterium Championships Team Swift Junior Development Cycling Program is hosting the Junior State Criterium Championships in Santa Rosa in conjunction with the start of the Amgen Tour of California. Riders the ages of 10-18 will compete in their age categories for the Championship titles. Location: Sonoma County Administration Center. Time: 8am-4pm

May 12th, Saturday Elite Category Criterium (Open to amateurs!) Following the Junior State Criterium Championships, there will be Elite Category Criterium races for all ages. REGISTER TODAY! Location: Sonoma County Administration Center Time: Afternoon

May 12th, Saturday Life Time Gran Fondo @ The Amgen Tour of California Set in the heart of wine country and farm country, surrounded by redwood forests, rivers, lakes and the ocean, The Life Time Gran Fondo California is set to kickoff as an official Gran Fondo ride of the Amgen Tour of California.  The Life Time Gran Fondo California has a category for everybody even for those who have never before entered a bicycle tour or challenge ride. Must PREREGISTER!

May 13th, Sunday- Lifestyle Festival  The festival will feature a health & fitness expo, cancer awareness education, cycling gear, family activities, bike safety, food, entertainment and more! There will be plenty to see and do for everyone in your family! Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

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

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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Improv, Memory Lane and a Notorious Soprano
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• Saturday, May 05th, 2012
 For May, 6th Street Playhouse welcomes spring and “Souvenir” ~ The musical comedy about a woman who wanted to sing in the worst way. Fair warning now….”The Producers” are coming to the West End Neighborhood in June

MAY:

May 6th, Sunday-  6th Street IMPROV! Mother’s Day Show Come celebrate Mother’s Day early with the 6th Street IMPROV!  This hilarious troupe presents a special Mother’s Day Show entitled “Mother’s Day High Jinx”  GK Hardt Theatre Time: 8 p.m.

Through Sunday, May 13 “The Marvelous Wonderettes” This sweet blast to the past follows four high school girls who step in at the last minute as entertainers at their Springfield High School Senior Prom. Directed by Craig A. Miller (A West Ender!) GK Hardt Theatre

The Marvelous Wonderettes

May 11th to May 27th- “Souvenir,” 6th Street Playhouse recounts the unusual musical career of wealthy socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who became famous for her uncertain sense of pitch and key. Perhaps more famous now than when she pursued her dream, Florence Foster Jenkins efforts to become a great coloratura soprano led to fame and notoriety with annual private recitals at the Ritz Carlton Hotel; a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in 1944; and an impressive list of celebrity fans of her day. Directed by Michael Fontaine. The Studio Theater
 

JUNE:

June 15th to July 15th, “The Producers” Only Mel Brooks could come up with this outrageous, teeny bit offensive, off the wall story about the greatest show business scam ever. “The Producers” follows Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they sing and dance their way down Broadway waiting for a cash windfall, when their sure-to-flop, masterpiece of awfulness ~ “Springtime for Hitler” ~ turns out to be the biggest hit that ever landed on the Great White Way. Directed by Craig A. Miller. G.K. Hardt Theatre

 All events are presented at 6th Street Playhouse, located at 52 West 6th Street in Santa Rosa, Calif. For tickets or more information call 707-523-4185 or visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

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West End Weekend Community Improvements
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• Thursday, May 03rd, 2012
Want to make a difference this weekend? You can help transform a wasted yard into a beautiful place that will create neighborhood pride or you can help cleanup and maintain the Prince Memorial Greenway. West Enders Betsy Hall and Stan Gow are in charge of these two great community improvement projects. The West End was also featured in a recent Press Democrat article- it is an interesting look at the neighborhood.

May 5th and 6th- The West End Garden Challenge 2012 at 133 7th Street. Rise to the challenge of creating a more sustainable neighborhood. Spend an afternoon or even an hour to help transform the yard at 133 7th Street from a wasteland to a sustainable, water wise garden filled with natives, herbs and drought tolerant plants.  Activities: mulching, digging and planting. Bring: Shovel, rake, gloves, hat and sunscreen. Share:  Bring something from your garden bulbs that need separating, herbs, succulents or a stepping stone! Provided: Beverages and snacks. Tour the evolving restoration of the historic home.  For more info: betsyhallw@aol.com Location: 133 7th- corner of 7th and Davis Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help transform this wasteland into a sustainable garden!

May 5th, 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.

First Saturday Clean Up

First Saturday Clean Up

Press Democrat- The West End Comes Full Circle  A recent article about West End History, neighbors and businesses. FYI- the boundaries stated for the West End were incorrect. (West End Neighborhood Map) and the well known and loved barber was Fred Callori (not Albert). But hey… it is alot of  information for the writer to cover… so mistakes happen.

Fred Callori cuts hair in his barber shop in Hotel La Rose

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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