No need to venture far away to enjoy the holiday. We can stay out of our cars and walk or ride our bikes to all of these events. Lucky us!

Every Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. West End Farmers Market– fresh produce, food items and crafts. NEW vendor! Stemple Creek Ranch– MEAT! 100% Angus all natural grass-fed beef and all natural grass-fed lamb. ICE CREAM! Spring Hill Cheese will bring Blueberry and Vanilla ice cream- freshly produced in their own creamery. Yum. SEAFOOD! One Ocean Seafood will have BBQ Oysters. By buying local you support our local economy, right in the neighborhood. WEFM.co

Get delicious, juicy peaches at WEFM on Sunday!

Get delicious, juicy peaches at WEFM on Sunday!

Hey neighbors… as you make plans for 4th of July- don’t forget to make plans for your dog too. We have at least one lost dog in this neighborhood alone EVERY year… there’s many more in Santa Rosa. Don’t leave your dog alone in the yard… it doesn’t matter if that’s what they’re used to. Dogs are unpredictable when there are fireworks exploding. Keep them in the house, put on some white noise or make other arrangements. Make sure they have ID tags on- or take a sharpie out and write your phone number on their collar. Take a current photo of your dog too.  This is important.

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July 4th, Friday- Red, White & Boom– Yearly Independence Day celebration. Fireworks, music and more.  Red, White and Boom Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds

July 5th, Saturday-  at 10 a.m.- noon First SATURDAY Cleanup . Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. Organized by Stan Gow & Chop’s Teen Club. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org

July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & August 3rd, 10th Sundays 5 to 7 p.m. – Live at Juilliard Concert. Free Concert Series. Extend the weekend and come and enjoy a picnic dinner. A different band every week- July 6th Linda Ferro Band, July 13th The Pulsators, July  20th Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs, July 27th Ruckatan, August 3rd Solid Air.  Location: Juilliard Park 227 S.R. Ave

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July 31st, Thursday- Chop’s Teen Club‘s 6th Annual Art Gala– This juried Art Gala will feature teen art created during our summer “Side by Side” artist series. Artists: Klaus Rappensperger, Joey Castor, Brino Ism & Emily Martin. Enjoy appetizers prepared by Chop’s Catering Crew and music provided by Chop’s Catering Crew. RSVP by July 24th 707-284-2467 or rsvp@chopsonline.com

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July 24th– August 10th– Sonoma County Fair. This year’s slogan is “Peace, Love and Fair”.  Farm animals, carnival, food and more! Gates open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.sonomacountyfair.com

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DeTurk Round Barn Event:

Buy your tickets now! November 8th, Saturday at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 4-A Child Masquerade Ball More info at www.4-a-child.org Location: DeTurk Round Barn

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!

Lakeside Pet Hospital is a West End Neighborhood Sponsor!

Lakeside Pet Hospital is a West End Neighborhood Sponsor!

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