So many fun things to do right here in the neighborhood!
Sundays- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.- The West End Farmers Market. The first S. R. Farmers Market run by a neighborhood association. Fresh veggies, fruit, baked delights, delicious prepared foods, drinks and specialty crafts. The focus is on local, high quality products. Buy your groceries right in the neighborhood. Location: Donahue Street between Boyce and Decker St. wefm.co to sign up for updates.
October 11th, Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.- Sonoma County Museum Block Party. Join in the celebration of new art installations: Street Art at 505 B Street by Julia Davis/aka Bud Snow, Carlos de Villasante and Judy Kennedy. The Peace Tree sculpture by Mario Uribe. Music by Batacha. Beer, wine and street art activities. Free. Location: Sonoma County Museum 425 7th St. www.sonomacountymuseum.org
October 13th, Sunday at 4 p.m.– 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. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Facebook
October 19th, Saturday 6 to 9 p.m.- 10th Annual Artstart Auction– Masquerade Party for Art. Enjoy delicious food from Gerard’ Paella, music by Batcha. Masks are not required but are encouraged. Tickets $25 For more info call 543-3456 . BUY tickets Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue St.
October 20th, Sunday 3 p.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
October 25th– November 10th– One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The story of a charming rogue contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in prison. This, he learns, was a mistake as soon as he clashes with Nurse Ratched, a formidable opponent to his notions of nonconformity in her structured an controlling psych war and the famous show down between nurse and patient is one of the riveting evenings of theatre. West End actor Alan Kaplan is in the cast.. Location: GK Hardt Theater, 6th Street Playhouse
NEW Date!! October 22nd, Tuesday- S. R. Historic Tour. Take a tour on Rosie the Trolley with Santa Rosa’s favorite docent, Bill Montgomery. View historic facilities in S. R. such as DeTurk Round Barn, Church of One Tree, the Rosa memorial stone, Carrillo Adobe and many otheres. Tour is from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and meets at Howarth park. Tour fee $20. Register online at santarosarec.com # 69220
Coming up!
October 31st, Thursday- West End Kids Halloween Parade. Time TBA. Mark your calendars. This is a great opportunity to show off your costume. More details to follow. Location: Meet at Coulter X Boyce Street.
November 2nd, Saturday 5 to 9 p.m.- 4-a-Child Masquerade Ball. Enjoy an evening in the DeTurk Round Barn – hors d’ oeurvres, dancing and wine. Black tie optional, masks required. This fundraiser benefits the California Parenting Institute. Tickets are $75 per person BUY tickets Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue St. More info at www.4-a-child.org
Local Success- The West End Neighborhood Association sponsors are West End resident owned or West End/Railroad Square area businesses. As sponsors, they support our neighborhood activities and events. As loyal customers we help their businesses prosper. That’s micro-local success!
The West End Neighborhood, home of the West End Farmers Market where urban-ism, preservation, art and people come together. For the latest updates, calendar of events and photos go to srwestend.com


















