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People, Arts, Parks & Programs
OCT. ACTIVITIES • NOV. MEETING
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
Fall is here and the early rains have begun! In the meantime, we continue to complete projects such as
repairing the large dog park drinking fountain, which included removing and replacing a portion of
the concrete pad to replace the drainpipe. Additionally, Tuesday weekly maintenance of the dog parks
includes pot holing and cleaning fountains in both dog parks. Following the decision to repair the Hap
Magee Ranch Park gazebo rather than replace it for the time being, renovations are well underway, and
staff are excited to see the final product.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY
Bi-weekly playground inspections continue, along with weekly cleaning
and blowing off tennis and pickleball courts and adjusting nets as needed
at Osage Station Park, Diablo Vista Park and Monte Vista High School.
A new ten-foot net was installed between the pickleball courts and tennis
courts to eliminate the risk of players running into one another. A recent
tree failure resulted in considerable damage to the tennis court fencing at Osage Station Park, but it was repaired, and adjacent potentially
problematic trees removed within 24 hours.
Ongoing tree work continues, with 39 trees pruned and one removed at
Sycamore Valley Park as well as the removal of two stumps at Oak Hill Park. The front patio light was re-lamped at the Swain house, the dead
bolt on the back door of the Cottage house was replaced, and decomposed
granite was added to the low areas on the pathway around the meadow at Hap Magee Ranch Park.
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These items may also reflect 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.
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PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
As the summer season comes to an end, we have done some final irrigation inspections and repairs,
including 10 repairs at Oak Hill Park, one mainline and valve repair at Osage Station Park, 15 rotor and one valve repair at Baldwin Elementary. Additionally, all sports fields were aerated and fertilized, and
grub treatments were applied to all turf areas. Town-wide mulching projects for water conservation have
continued, installing 200 cubic yards at Osage Station Park and 90 cubic yards at Diablo Vista Park.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
The Danville Youth Council had the opportunity to meet in person for the annual fall retreat on Friday, October 8. At the retreat, DYC members played games, planned their fall service project and organized
their spring event. The 2021/2022 DYC year is going to be a full year of giving back to the community
and organizing fun for everyone
Danville seniors participated in the pop-up “Pumpkin Decorating Event” at the Senior Center. Various
crafting materials were included – no carving necessary. These Fall pumpkins will last all season.
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PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Since the Senior Center reopened, over 70
students have enrolled in various levels of Tai
Chi class offerings. This popular class is led by
two dedicated volunteers who have welcomed
many brand-new students into the class.
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
On Saturday, October 23, Fall Fest took place
in Downtown Danville. The arts were a part of it this year! Heart artist Entropy (the artist
who did the Lion/Danville Oak Tree Heart in
2020) came to Town to guide a community art
project: a mosaic chalk heart! Lots of fun was
had by all who helped out with this big project in addition to a few smaller chalk hearts on
either side of the big heart. The big heart was
covered by a tarp afterward to avoid being
washed away by the big storm on Sunday—it
held up well!
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INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
On Friday, October 29, the Village Theatre
hosted a Halloween Double Feature with “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Beetlejuice”
The first movie started at 4pm and then
audiences had a dinner break until 7pm for
the second film. Participants were also able to
craft “Sandworm” Halloween décor and were entered into a raffle for themed prizes.
FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Danville seniors enjoyed a timely Buzz Session
on “2021 Tax Legislation Update and Year-End
Planning for Income” at the Village Theatre.
With over 50 registrants, the Village Theatre
was a great venue to social distance and learn!
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
The Town of Danville continued its annual
celebration of Spooktacular by hosting a outdoor carnival on Thursday, October 28.
The festivities included a pumpkin patch,
carnival games and the beloved trick-or-
treat doors built by the Town’s very own,
Scott Wallace. Over three hundred and fifty participants attended this Spooktacular
Celebration.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
November 5:
The Classical Music Corner
November 6:
Impressions of Light Opening Reception
November 30:
Santa’s Mailbox Opens