West End and Railroad Square:
LAST bocce THIS Friday 3rd starts at 6 p.m. Thunder and lightening stopped us from celebrating our lastweek… so we will once again plan our last chance to hang out, eat, chat and play bocce. Our traditional GROUP picture will be taken at 6:30-45 depending on light conditions- so don’t miss it! Good times. Family friendly. Well behaved dogs are welcomed. No glass at park please. Location: DeMeo Park 610 Polk St.
October 4th, 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
Every Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.- West End Farmers Market. Local veggies and fruit, artisan foods and music- what’s not to like! WEFM is a great place to spend a Sunday. Location: Donahue Street between W. 9th & W. 8th Street.
Come and hang out with us on Sunday!
Oct 10th – Nov 2nd The Addams Family It’s going to be anything but a normal night. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a young man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents starring Michael RJ Campbell as Gomez & Shannon Rider as Morticia.. Location: 6th St. Playhouse, G.K. Hardt Theatre
Other Areas:
October 3rd Friday -5th Sunday – Sonoma County Harvest Fair a celebration of the local harvest featuring three full days of all-inclusive wine tasting with 150+ wineries. Free Admission. www.harvestfair.org Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
October 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th– Actor’s Theater for Children presents Red vs Wolf We’ve all heard the story of Little Red Riding Hood. But how often has it been told from the Wolf’s point of view? Actor’s Theater for Children invites you to attend one of their upcoming performances at Steele Lane Community Center to see for yourself! Yes, this kind and sensitive wolf gentleman is upset, for he has been maligned by society because of a story that has been repeated to generations of children. The wolf is determined to tell the story as it really happened, of the true nature of Red Riding Hood and his own good intentions as well. This hilarious story will show you that there are two sides to every story. Click here for more information including performance dates and times. Location: Dohn Theater, Steele Lane Community Center 415 Steele Lane
October 11th, Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Jail Industries Plant Sales Plenty of California natives, succulents, and Sonoma Superstars to choose from. A variety of trees, and many, many one gallon ($2.50) plants now available and ready to plant. Bring your own wheel barrow or wagon to transport your plants. 100% of revenue from the plants sales fund the nursery vocational education program operated by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Sonoma County Office of Education. All plants are grown and nurtured by inmates. No pesticides or fertilizers are used. A complete list of plants, vines, shrubs, perennials & trees may be found at http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Services/Plant-Sale/Donate Books and Magazines: This is also a great opportunity to drop off any used books or magazines you’d like to donate to the inmate libraries. We accept all hard and soft back books, as well as all magazines. We’ll have a truck onsite to collect your donations. Location: at 2254 Ordinance Road @ Airport Boulevard
October 22nd at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. -Open Mic Night & Group Beginning Guitar Lessons Meet for an evening of learning, performing and showing off. Family friendly, a good summer evening pastime. 6- 6:45 p.m.: Group beginning guitar lessons. 7-9 p.m. Open Mic. Art performers of all skill levels are welcome. Not a performer? Enjoy the evening as a supportive audience. $5/person at the door ($20/family up to 6) www.santarosarec.com Location: Historic Church of One Tree 492 Sonoma Ave.
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. Shop, purchase, dine and support micro-local!
Carol Haseltine-Ernst is a West End 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
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