West End Summer Bocce every Friday evening at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park– Meet your friends and neighbors for food, drink, gossip and a bit of bocce. Family friendly. Well behaved dogs are invited to attend. Bring food and/or drink to share. No glass at park! Location: DeMeo Park W. 7th and Polk St.
June 13th, Thursday at 5 to 7 p.m.- Draft Public Participation Plan Workshop Notice. Bay Area Air Quality Management District will be hosting an open house. They are asking for your feedback on a draft Public Participation Plan and are interested in hearing the public’s ideas on how they can foster greater public awareness and participation. Light dinner and refreshments will be served. More info at http://www.baaqmd.gov/Divisions/Communications-and-Outreach/Community-Outreach/Public-Engagement-Policy-and-Guidance-Plan.aspx Location: Finely Community Center, Willow Room 2060 College Ave.
June 14th, Friday at 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.- S.R’s 102nd Annual Hooligan Street Faire. A night of brass band madness. Come shake your booty to these funky brass and stage bands! All ages, but there will be Lagunitas IPA at the bar with ID! Fundraiser for The Arlene Francis Center! $8-$12 Sliding Scale. Partial band list: that are playing are: Orchestra Euphonos ( Klezmer Traditionals, Brass Band Style!) The Hubbub Club ( http://hubbubclub.org/ ) The Dixie Giants ( https://www.facebook.com/JpAndTheDixieGiants ) Church Marching Band ( http://churchmarchingband.com/ , http://facebook.com/churchmarchingband/ )
June 14th to July 7th– Singin’ in the Rain. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. Location: 6th Street Playhouse 52 W. 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and Tickets
June 16th, Sunday at 3 p.m.- Landmarks…. With Love. The California Redwood Chorale sings at DeTurk Round Barn. Director Robert Hazelrigg leads the California Redwood Chorale in beautiful music about Love…love of music, love of home, and love of each other. Tickets $20 now available at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/343155 Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street
June 16th, Sunday 10 a.m.- Santa Rosa Pug Play Day – Perky Pugs meet to socialize and perhaps snort on the 3rd Sunday of every month. For more information contact lhoward@sonic.net
Plan Ahead!
June 21st, Friday- 2013 West End Summer Movie Nights. The Muppets (The Original) Friday nights at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Bring a blanket, warm clothes and friends. Free popcorn. All movies start at DARK. Questions? Email Paul or Veronica at jordanpoling@gmail.com Location: DeTurk Round Barn Park 819 Donahue St.
June 29th, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to Noon- Whitewater Rodeo on Santa Rosa Creek Build a toy boat and race it down the shallow rapids. Wear shoes that can get wet (no sandals). Laughs and prizes, everyone is a winner! Don’t have time to build a boat? Materials and assistance will be available that morning to craft your own vessel. (Ages 5 to adult) For More info: Creek Stewardship Program Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org Location Meet at Pierson Street bridge
Did you know?
The Bohemian’s Best of the North Bay 2013– Sonoma County’s List include many of our own West End and Railroad Square Favorites. Best Theater Troupe- Sixth Street Playhouse. Best Independent Bike-Frame Builder- Sycip Bicycles. Best Yoga Studio- Bikram Yoga of S R. Best Outdoor Gear Shop- Sonoma Outfitters. Best Café/Coffeehouse- Flying Goat. Best Restauran and Happy Hour- Stark’s Steak & Seafood. Best French Restaurant- La Gare. Best Italian- La Coco’s Cusina Rustica. Best Boutique Hotel- Hotel La Rose. Best Feed Store- Western Farm Center. Best Antiques- Whistlestop Antiques. Best Appliance/ Kitchen Design- Tee Vax Home Appliance and Kitchen Center.
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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