The West End Neighborhood Association’s Spring Meeting was last night. We had a great turnout with over 60 folks attending. There was alot of information covered and some attendees asked that information be posted on one of our email updates.
W. E. Spring Meeting 2013
1. Musical Guests- Vinyl Revival. The West End is very rich with creative people and we occasionally have the opportunity to highlight their talents at our meetings (and at bocce). We were treated to a few songs in 4 & 5 part harmony. One of the members of the group, Laura McGinnis grew up in the neighborhood and is now an adult. It wasn’t so long ago that her parents would bring her and her brother, to quietly read, to our West End meetings. You may get more info about Vinyl Revival at http://www.windsorperformingarts.net
Vinyl Revival
2. SRPD- Officer Sean Sulonen, of the Downtown Enforcement Team (ie: the bike cops) discussed issues that are important to the West End/Railroad Square area. He answered questions. ssulonen@srcity.org There is a handy link on the SRPD webpage that gives addtional contact info for our zone Beat 9( located in the heart of the City of Santa Rosa, is bordered by College Avenue to the north, Highway 12 to the south, Brookwood Avenue to the east, and Dutton Avenue to the west). http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/police/beats/Pages/beat9.aspx
SRPD Officer Sulonen
3. Updates: Chop’s Teen Club– W. E. Chop’s Rep Leilani Clark let us know some of the exciting plans they have for their year. For more info on Chop’s go to chopsonline.com .
Sunflowers for Santa Rosa– Plant sunflowers where you live, work and play! Get free seeds and seedlings at S. R.’s Earth Day Celebration , April 27th. Call Terry Allen for more info 707-239-1088 terrykisan@gmail.com
COPE: Betsy Hall informed us that there was a C.O.P.E. (Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) presentation in February. The idea is to first make sure you are prepared in your home and your car then get organized with your closest neighbors so you can work together, share resources and support each other in the case of an earthquake.
BoDean Asphalt Update: Hearing scheduled for July. Over $9000 raised to cover legal expenses. For more info or to donate http://cfsn.us
4. West End Farmer’s Market: Eryn Whitaker reported on the plans for a small scale, local farmer’s market on Donahue Street. The application is now being reviewed by various City Departments. In the meantime, it is important to show that there is community enthusiasm for the concept. You may sign an online petition to sign to show support for the market. http://www.change.org/petitions/city-of-santa-rosa-please-approve-application-by-west-end-farmers-market-for-a-permit-to-operate More info and updates at Facebook http://www.facebook.com/WestEndFarmersMarketSantaRosa
Imagine a W. E. Farmer’s Market. Sign the petition!
Lastly- contact info for other items discussed last night. The S. R. Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining our streets. If you have concerns about traffic flow, stop signs, crosswalks call them at 543-3800. Pothole Hotline 543-3871. Graffiti Hotline 543-3499. Street Light Outage Hotline 543-4305.
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
Tangram Landscape Architecture is a West End Sponsor
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 to the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!
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