November 29, 5-7:30pm – Courthouse Square Tree Lighting
Celebrate the holidays and remember loved ones through the annual tree lighting celebration in Courthouse Square. There will be music, singing, an appearance by Santa Claus, a toy drive, light refreshments, and participation by local merchants.
November 30th, Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. & Dec. 1st, Sunday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.- Santa Paws.
A holiday tradition for dog lovers- a photo of your 4-legged friend with Santa. Proceeds benefit Canines Companions for Independence Location: Western Farm Center 21 W. 7th St
November 30th- Saturday 11- 4 p.m.- Railroad Square Complimentary Horse & Carriage rides.
Every weekend after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve day (weather permitting). Location: Historic Railroad Square
Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) is seeking applicants
The City’s Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) is seeking applicants to fill two at-large vacancies. The APPC oversees the public art program, which delivers a broad range of public art and cultural projects and activities throughout Santa Rosa and within the Santa Rosa Arts District. In addition, the committee develops policies and goals for the selection, placement and maintenance of public artwork and implementation of cultural programs.
The purpose of the City’s public art programs is to enrich the community by integrating a wide range of art into public spaces, recognizing that art in a public setting is vital to a livable community and a wealth of public art projects and cultural programs in the public realm contributes to economic development.
Committee membership includes one member from each of the following City of Santa Rosa Boards or Commissions: Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Community Services, Cultural Heritage Board; up to two members of the Santa Rosa City Council; and up to four members of the general public.
The Art in Public Places Committee meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 3:30pm at the Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, unless otherwise noted.
Applications are available online at www.srcity.org/arts, or in person at the Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. To request an application be mailed to you, please call (707) 543-4512.
Deadline to submit application is 5:00pm on December 16, 2012.
GRAND REOPENING! – MADE LOCAL MARKETPLACE
Date: Monday, November 18th
Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm, Ribbon Cutting at 5:00pm
Location: Made Local Marketplace, 531 5th Street, Santa Rosa
We’ve tripled in size and represent over 360 local makers, artists and producers! Come celebrate the bounty of locally-made products. Enjoy sparkling wine, local food samples and a 10% discount on everything in the Marketplace! Cost: Free.
Notice of Pending – Zoning Administrator Action- Thursday, Nov. 21st, 10:30am
KONICEK RESIDENCE LANDMARK ALTERATION– 537 B STREET, FILE NUMBER(S): LMA13-012 & CE08-0880
To Neighboring Property Owners and Interested Parties:
The Zoning Administrator will hold a public meeting to decide whether to approve or disapprove a Landmark Alteration Permit application on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at or after 10:30 a.m. in Room 7, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa. The public is invited to attend and/or comment.
Project Description: The removal of two small rooms on the back side of the home, removal of an exterior door along the north elevation, installation of lighting with motion sensors along the north elevation, and installation of a new gate at the rear entrance of the property. Some of the work has been completed without the benefit of permits; that work is included in this project review. Applicant: Kevin Konicek
Said application and applicable information are on file in the Dept. of Community Development, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue and available for public inspection. The department is open from 9:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Monday – Thursday. Comments/questions may be directed to Susie Murray, City Plamer; Dept. of Community Development. Phone (707) 543-4348; or e-mail smurray@srcity.org.
West End Neighborhood Meeting, Nov. 21st Thursday 7 p.m.
The West End Neighborhood Association Fall meeting will have guest speakers Craig Anderson, Landpaths and Sgt. Brad Conners, SRPD. There will be updates and discussion on the proposed street closures in the West End. An important function of the West End Neighborhood Association is to make it possible for neighbors to get together, discuss issues and communicate. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street
The West End Farmers Market- Every Sunday- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Dec. 15th
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., go to WEM.co to sign up for updates.
November 16 & 17, 10am-3pm – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE
Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street
The Museum has cleaned out the collections warehouse and basement and is selling a variety of unique and interesting treasures. These are items that are not part of the Museum’s collections but have crossed the threshold of the Sonoma County Museum at some point in the past. Items include old typewriters, books, photographs, machines, clothing, household equipment and many other things!
Saturday, November 16: Museum Members Only – you must be a current member of the Museum.
Sunday, November 17: General Public Free Event.
Nov 16, 1 pm, CELEBRATION OF LINCOLN’S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin and Monroe Streets,
Join in a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Besides the speech by Mr. Lincoln, there will be canon and rifle volleys by Civil War soldiers, ladies and gentlemen in 1863 era outfits, short remarks about the Civil War and Gettysburg, refreshments, music and tours to the graves of those who experienced or were greatly affected by that great battle. It is all free. You may want to bring a folding chair.
November 16, 5-8pm – WINTERBLAST
SOFA District, Sebastopol Avenue at South A Street
The 9th annual Winterblast party is this Saturday! It’s happening at SOFA on A Street in Santa Rosa. There will be live music, a DJ, street food, beer & wine, the WhiskeyDrome, the electric SOFA parade (7pm), the Hubbub Club, , Jeremiah’s Disco Party, Frosty the SnOwFAman, the Winter Queen, magic by Ken Garr, belly dancing by Krysta Cook, and over 35 open art studios and galleries.
CITY NOTICES
PEDESTRIAN FLASHER INSTALLATION
The City of Santa Rosa has contracted with Vanguard Construction for installation of a pedestrian flasher on College Avenue at Glenn Street. Construction will start this week.
FREE TOWING OF DISABLED VEHICLES
A free service being offered this month (Nov 1-30) through the Santa Rosa Police Department to have vehicles towed at no charge. This is a great opportunity to clean up your property or help get properties in your neighborhood cleaned up.
- No ownership documents required
- Operable or not
- Any standard vehicle up to 18 feet
- Free towing from anywhere in Santa Rosa
- For more info, call Shannon Brady at SRPD (543-3594)
MUSEUM PRESENTATION CANCELLED!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Daniel Markwyn, Ph.D. will not be able to provide the lecture tomorrow as planned. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and will be happy to refund your ticket price, or you may donate this fee to the Museum to support our education programs.
Please email our Office Manager, Michelle Novosel, to inform her which option you prefer: mnovosel@sonomacountymuseum.org.
THE MAN WHO WAS TORN BY THE BEAR AND THE BODY FOUND THIS DAY IN THE LAGUNA: BRIEF LIVES OF THE NORTH BAY
Sonoma County Museum, November 7, 7:00 PM
Presented by Daniel Markwyn, PhD., Emeritus Professor of History, Sonoma State University
Dr. Markwyn will examine the violent and untimely deaths of two men, one who died in 1833 and the other in 1878, while working in the region north of San Pablo Bay that we know as Sonoma County. Both men died as a result of their participation in the continuing scramble to control and exploit the land and the resources of northwestern North America. Piecing together the scanty particulars of these two men’s lives, Dr. Markwyn will show how two obscure and under-documented events, widely separated in time, can reveal patterns and connections, connect us to an earlier time and deepen our understanding of Sonoma County’s history.
Sonoma County Museum 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa
$5 SCM members/ $7 Non members
ONLINE TICKET SALES WILL END AT 5:00 PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.
707 579-1500