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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041421-5.1Creating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFLECT THE MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION: • Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place • Strengthen Safety and Security • Facilitate Community Problem Solving • Protect Environmental Resources • Provide Recreational Experiences • Support Economic Development • Promote Health and Wellness • Increase Cultural Unity • Foster Human Development STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE Spring is on its way with the sports eld and dog park moratorium coming to an end on February 26. In advance of the sports elds re-opening, the baseball elds were prepared for use by identifying base pegs, adding eld mix, grading each diamond and removing straw wattle o elds. At Hap Magee Ranch Park, work such as sanding and staining four benches, replacing four trees and two crape myrtle shrubs in the dog parks and repairing the thermostat in the Swain house at Hap Magee Ranch Park was completed. A broken bench was repaired at the Town Green, while all other Town-maintained benches are being inspected for potential repairs. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Safety inspections of park sites and bi-weekly playground inspections were performed, including cleaning, blowing o and adjusting nets and securing wind screening on tennis courts. An additional 10 yards of playground ber were installed at the play area at Diablo Vista Park, while four drains were replaced and two others were raised at the bocce ball courts at Sycamore Valley Park. Winter storms caused three tree failures that necessitated removal. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING Beginning February 9, 2021, AARP Tax Prep began taking appointments for contactless tax preparation out of the Veterans Memorial Building on the Vets side of the hall only at 400 Hartz Avenue. Special procedures were followed and seniors were able to make an appointment to drop o their tax paperwork. These items may also reect how Parks Make Life Better! Parks and Recreation make lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature, outdoor space to play and exercise, free-time fun in positive spaces, and socializing and learning in a gathering place. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The annual pruning of 1,859 memorial roses at Osage Station Park was completed and pruning of crape myrtle trees Town-wide is ongoing. Grati was removed at Osage Station Park and Sycamore Valley Park, while a mainline was repaired near the Osage Station Park play area. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Stronger Than Hate campaign has begun and our artists work will begin to be displayed around Town in front of the Dan- ville Community Center, the Village Theatre and the Danville Senior Center. Make sure to stop by and check out the beautiful art pieces and learn what Stronger Than Hate means to these middle and high school artists. Teens now have the chance to play an organized game of Fort- nite, Rocket League, Madden 21 or Super Smash Bros with their friends on Saturdays. Youth and teens can sign up with the Town of Danville to play their favorite videos games with friends and frenemies across California with our partnered group, GG Leagues. The Town on Danville proudly hosted Valentine’s Day Cooking Online with our partners at Cooking Around the Word, on Friday, February 12th. Together families learned how to bake red velvet cupcakes, chocolate cover strawberries, and many other sweet delights. This is the rst in a series of youth cooking holiday specials brought to you by Cooking Around the World. Stay tuned for their next feature, on St. Patrick's Day and the First Day of Spring. The Town of Danville continues to provide after-school care to the community with Movin’ after Zoomin’. This month there was a full house, serving 14 students at the Oak Hill Park Community Center. Each participant created crafts and played games to help grow socially and psychically after a long day of distance learning. The highlight of this session was an adventure themed escape room that helped partici- pants get creative. The sleuthed through the clues and puzzles to unravel a mysterious hieroglyphic decod- er. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS FEB. ACTIVITIES • MARCH MEETING 1 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A The Senior Meal Program has expanded is oer - ing to provide seniors with an additional two fresh meals each week. Now participating seniors receive ve frozen meals and two fresh meal. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY On February 13, Liz Grant performed her annual Valentine’s Day show. This 45-minute set included all of her dating and relationship material that made for a perfect evening for singles and couples at home. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On February 5, Melita from the renown band, Octopretzel performed for our online Preschool Performance Series, where she sang about animals, how to say various colors in Spanish, and being kind and polite. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER In February, youth, teen, and adults participat- ed in quite a few dierent sports classes that were oered. Skyhawks and Arora Tennis continue to run very successful after school camps which are helping the youth and teen population stay active. Virtual Karate has still been very successful and they cannot wait to get back to in person classes. Kidz Love Soccer also ran a virtual soccer class as well. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The annual pruning of 1,859 memorial roses at Osage Station Park was completed and pruning of crape myrtle trees Town-wide is ongoing. Grati was removed at Osage Station Park and Sycamore Valley Park, while a mainline was repaired near the Osage Station Park play area. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Stronger Than Hate campaign has begun and our artists work will begin to be displayed around Town in front of the Dan- ville Community Center, the Village Theatre and the Danville Senior Center. Make sure to stop by and check out the beautiful art pieces and learn what Stronger Than Hate means to these middle and high school artists. Teens now have the chance to play an organized game of Fort- nite, Rocket League, Madden 21 or Super Smash Bros with their friends on Saturdays. Youth and teens can sign up with the Town of Danville to play their favorite videos games with friends and frenemies across California with our partnered group, GG Leagues. The Town on Danville proudly hosted Valentine’s Day Cooking Online with our partners at Cooking Around the Word, on Friday, February 12th. Together families learned how to bake red velvet cupcakes, chocolate cover strawberries, and many other sweet delights. This is the rst in a series of youth cooking holiday specials brought to you by Cooking Around the World. Stay tuned for their next feature, on St. Patrick's Day and the First Day of Spring. The Town of Danville continues to provide after-school care to the community with Movin’ after Zoomin’. This month there was a full house, serving 14 students at the Oak Hill Park Community Center. Each participant created crafts and played games to help grow socially and psychically after a long day of distance learning. The highlight of this session was an adventure themed escape room that helped partici- pants get creative. The sleuthed through the clues and puzzles to unravel a mysterious hieroglyphic decod- er. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS 2 OF 3 The Senior Meal Program has expanded is oer - ing to provide seniors with an additional two fresh meals each week. Now participating seniors receive ve frozen meals and two fresh meal. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY On February 13, Liz Grant performed her annual Valentine’s Day show. This 45-minute set included all of her dating and relationship material that made for a perfect evening for singles and couples at home. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On February 5, Melita from the renown band, Octopretzel performed for our online Preschool Performance Series, where she sang about animals, how to say various colors in Spanish, and being kind and polite. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER In February, youth, teen, and adults participat- ed in quite a few dierent sports classes that were oered. Skyhawks and Arora Tennis continue to run very successful after school camps which are helping the youth and teen population stay active. Virtual Karate has still been very successful and they cannot wait to get back to in person classes. Kidz Love Soccer also ran a virtual soccer class as well. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The annual pruning of 1,859 memorial roses at Osage Station Park was completed and pruning of crape myrtle trees Town-wide is ongoing. Grati was removed at Osage Station Park and Sycamore Valley Park, while a mainline was repaired near the Osage Station Park play area. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Stronger Than Hate campaign has begun and our artists work will begin to be displayed around Town in front of the Dan- ville Community Center, the Village Theatre and the Danville Senior Center. Make sure to stop by and check out the beautiful art pieces and learn what Stronger Than Hate means to these middle and high school artists. Teens now have the chance to play an organized game of Fort- nite, Rocket League, Madden 21 or Super Smash Bros with their friends on Saturdays. Youth and teens can sign up with the Town of Danville to play their favorite videos games with friends and frenemies across California with our partnered group, GG Leagues. The Town on Danville proudly hosted Valentine’s Day Cooking Online with our partners at Cooking Around the Word, on Friday, February 12th. Together families learned how to bake red velvet cupcakes, chocolate cover strawberries, and many other sweet delights. This is the rst in a series of youth cooking holiday specials brought to you by Cooking Around the World. Stay tuned for their next feature, on St. Patrick's Day and the First Day of Spring. The Town of Danville continues to provide after-school care to the community with Movin’ after Zoomin’. This month there was a full house, serving 14 students at the Oak Hill Park Community Center. Each participant created crafts and played games to help grow socially and psychically after a long day of distance learning. The highlight of this session was an adventure themed escape room that helped partici- pants get creative. The sleuthed through the clues and puzzles to unravel a mysterious hieroglyphic decod- er. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS The Senior Meal Program has expanded is oer - ing to provide seniors with an additional two fresh meals each week. Now participating seniors receive ve frozen meals and two fresh meal. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY On February 13, Liz Grant performed her annual Valentine’s Day show. This 45-minute set included all of her dating and relationship material that made for a perfect evening for singles and couples at home. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On February 5, Melita from the renown band, Octopretzel performed for our online Preschool Performance Series, where she sang about animals, how to say various colors in Spanish, and being kind and polite. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER 3 OF 3 In February, youth, teen, and adults participat- ed in quite a few dierent sports classes that were oered. Skyhawks and Arora Tennis continue to run very successful after school camps which are helping the youth and teen population stay active. Virtual Karate has still been very successful and they cannot wait to get back to in person classes. Kidz Love Soccer also ran a virtual soccer class as well. PROJECTS & EVENTS March 1-31 Great Danville Treasure Hunt March 2 Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss March 12 Preschool Performance with Adam Gottstein March 13 Comedy with Liz Grant & Friends March 13 Amazing Race Online March 25 Juried Exhibit: Inspired By Opens Creating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFLECT THE MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION: • Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place • Strengthen Safety and Security • Facilitate Community Problem Solving • Protect Environmental Resources • Provide Recreational Experiences • Support Economic Development • Promote Health and Wellness • Increase Cultural Unity • Foster Human Development STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE Now that the sports eld and dog park moratorium is over as of February 26, 2021, the sports elds are being used daily. Tables, benches and drinking fountains have been repaired and are back up and running for all the parks and dog parks. Fence boards were repaired in the small dog park, entrance signage was repaired at the large dog park and water faucets in public bathrooms were repaired. With the new Contra Costa County Health Order in place allowing outdoor activities, the basketball rims and volleyball nets were re-installed in the parks. Weekly mowing, bi-weekly edging and cleanups continue to be done in the parks along with monthly rodent control. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Projects continued during the winter, such as the servicing of all First Aid kits and completing repairs to header board and decomposed granite pathways at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Additionally, bi-weekly play- ground inspections were performed along with minor repairs and weekly cleaning and blowing o tennis courts and adjusting nets as needed. Preparation for the pickleball courts at Osage Station Park has begun and weekly inspections of the parks are ongoing. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Maintenance pruning of one large tree at the Library along with 41 crape myrtle trees town-wide was com- pleted and 38 replacement memorial roses at Osage Station Park were planted. Eight yards of mulch were installed at Diablo Vista Park and the Library to enhance the landscape areas. In preparation for turning These items may also reect how Parks Make Life Better! Parks and Recreation make lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature, outdoor space to play and exercise, free-time fun in positive spaces, and socializing and learning in a gathering place. irrigation back on for the season, system inspections have begun, including repairing one mainline at Oak Hill Park and 19 irriga- tion repairs in various parks. Monthly inspection, cleaning and grooming of the synthetic elds at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park continues. Aeration and fertilization of non-sports turf areas and plants and weekly maintenance of all aquatic ponds and fountains in all parks was performed. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Youth Council brought back the Amazing Race with a virtual twist. Teams of four still had the opportunity to dress up silly, solve riddles and race to the nish line but all through Zoom and a Google Form. The winning team, the Fearless Llamacorns, received the grand prize. Adventure Yoga, for ve to eight years old, was a success with plenty of outdoor space for social distancing moves. Children enjoyed the great weather while wearing masks and learning engaging yoga poses with yoga instructor, Sahar Berjis. In March, the Town welcomed back the Kids’ Night Out program. After a 364-day hiatus, 14 children enjoyed a Friday night of painting, popcorn, and a animated feature lm. This activity gave parents a chance to get out and enjoy a much needed date night on the town or free time to relax. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On March 2, The Town of Danville, in conjunction with the Danville Library celebrated all thing Dr. Seuss. This annual program had over 70 registered attendees and provided both online and in-person content. The in-person content included: a number hunt around the Town Green featuring Dr. Seuss’ 123 book, and two separate story walks looping around Downtown Danville. Online participants enjoyed educational videos and two separate Zoom book readings. MARCH ACTIVITIES • APRIL MEETING 1 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS Wee Hoop started basketball classes for ages 1.5 – 4. These classes include parent participation to help students with social distancing. Each participant also had a partner to complete drills with. Adult Tennis Camps have been bringing out adults to play tennis. John DeMartini also launched Private Tennis Lessons in March to give an option to those that are still leery a chance to participate in tennis. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER Skyhawks and Arora Tennis have continued to have a lot of success with bringing participants out to the courts and elds for sports after school. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Stronger Than Hate campaign is nearing the end of its tour around town. Art work popped up in front of the Community Center, the Village Theatre & Art Gallery and ended its showcase at the Senior Center. The art pieces will receive a closing reception once weather permitting. Pieces are still displayed online at www.danville.ca.gov/dyc as well as on Insta- gram @danville_youth_council. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On Saturday, Febrary 27, The Village Theatre Art Gallery hosted an online Artist Chat event where 12 artists from the January-March exhibi- tion, TRACES, were invited to discuss their artistic process and the artwork they had on view in the exhibit. There was a Q & A at the end of the session. It was an engaging and inter- esting event that guests were able to enjoy from the comfort of home via Zoom. irrigation back on for the season, system inspections have begun, including repairing one mainline at Oak Hill Park and 19 irriga- tion repairs in various parks. Monthly inspection, cleaning and grooming of the synthetic elds at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park continues. Aeration and fertilization of non-sports turf areas and plants and weekly maintenance of all aquatic ponds and fountains in all parks was performed. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Youth Council brought back the Amazing Race with a virtual twist. Teams of four still had the opportunity to dress up silly, solve riddles and race to the nish line but all through Zoom and a Google Form. The winning team, the Fearless Llamacorns, received the grand prize. Adventure Yoga, for ve to eight years old, was a success with plenty of outdoor space for social distancing moves. Children enjoyed the great weather while wearing masks and learning engaging yoga poses with yoga instructor, Sahar Berjis. In March, the Town welcomed back the Kids’ Night Out program. After a 364-day hiatus, 14 children enjoyed a Friday night of painting, popcorn, and a animated feature lm. This activity gave parents a chance to get out and enjoy a much needed date night on the town or free time to relax. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On March 2, The Town of Danville, in conjunction with the Danville Library celebrated all thing Dr. Seuss. This annual program had over 70 registered attendees and provided both online and in-person content. The in-person content included: a number hunt around the Town Green featuring Dr. Seuss’ 123 book, and two separate story walks looping around Downtown Danville. Online participants enjoyed educational videos and two separate Zoom book readings. 2 OF 3 PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS Wee Hoop started basketball classes for ages 1.5 – 4. These classes include parent participation to help students with social distancing. Each participant also had a partner to complete drills with. Adult Tennis Camps have been bringing out adults to play tennis. John DeMartini also launched Private Tennis Lessons in March to give an option to those that are still leery a chance to participate in tennis. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER Skyhawks and Arora Tennis have continued to have a lot of success with bringing participants out to the courts and elds for sports after school. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Stronger Than Hate campaign is nearing the end of its tour around town. Art work popped up in front of the Community Center, the Village Theatre & Art Gallery and ended its showcase at the Senior Center. The art pieces will receive a closing reception once weather permitting. Pieces are still displayed online at www.danville.ca.gov/dyc as well as on Insta- gram @danville_youth_council. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On Saturday, Febrary 27, The Village Theatre Art Gallery hosted an online Artist Chat event where 12 artists from the January-March exhibi- tion, TRACES, were invited to discuss their artistic process and the artwork they had on view in the exhibit. There was a Q & A at the end of the session. It was an engaging and inter- esting event that guests were able to enjoy from the comfort of home via Zoom. irrigation back on for the season, system inspections have begun, including repairing one mainline at Oak Hill Park and 19 irriga- tion repairs in various parks. Monthly inspection, cleaning and grooming of the synthetic elds at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park continues. Aeration and fertilization of non-sports turf areas and plants and weekly maintenance of all aquatic ponds and fountains in all parks was performed. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Youth Council brought back the Amazing Race with a virtual twist. Teams of four still had the opportunity to dress up silly, solve riddles and race to the nish line but all through Zoom and a Google Form. The winning team, the Fearless Llamacorns, received the grand prize. Adventure Yoga, for ve to eight years old, was a success with plenty of outdoor space for social distancing moves. Children enjoyed the great weather while wearing masks and learning engaging yoga poses with yoga instructor, Sahar Berjis. In March, the Town welcomed back the Kids’ Night Out program. After a 364-day hiatus, 14 children enjoyed a Friday night of painting, popcorn, and a animated feature lm. This activity gave parents a chance to get out and enjoy a much needed date night on the town or free time to relax. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On March 2, The Town of Danville, in conjunction with the Danville Library celebrated all thing Dr. Seuss. This annual program had over 70 registered attendees and provided both online and in-person content. The in-person content included: a number hunt around the Town Green featuring Dr. Seuss’ 123 book, and two separate story walks looping around Downtown Danville. Online participants enjoyed educational videos and two separate Zoom book readings. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS Wee Hoop started basketball classes for ages 1.5 – 4. These classes include parent participation to help students with social distancing. Each participant also had a partner to complete drills with. Adult Tennis Camps have been bringing out adults to play tennis. John DeMartini also launched Private Tennis Lessons in March to give an option to those that are still leery a chance to participate in tennis. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER Skyhawks and Arora Tennis have continued to have a lot of success with bringing participants out to the courts and elds for sports after school. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Stronger Than Hate campaign is nearing the end of its tour around town. Art work popped up in front of the Community Center, the Village Theatre & Art Gallery and ended its showcase at the Senior Center. The art pieces will receive a closing reception once weather permitting. Pieces are still displayed online at www.danville.ca.gov/dyc as well as on Insta- gram @danville_youth_council. 3 OF 3 FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On Saturday, Febrary 27, The Village Theatre Art Gallery hosted an online Artist Chat event where 12 artists from the January-March exhibi- tion, TRACES, were invited to discuss their artistic process and the artwork they had on view in the exhibit. There was a Q & A at the end of the session. It was an engaging and inter- esting event that guests were able to enjoy from the comfort of home via Zoom. PROJECTS & EVENTS April 2: Preschool Performance Comedy Magician Timothy James April 3: Eggstravaganza Bunny Baskets April 20: Senior Buzz Session Simple Self-Care Practices April 24: Lend-a-Hand Day April 24: Comedy with Liz Grant & Friends