HomeMy WebLinkAbout031622 - 5.1 ATTACHEMENT ACreating Community through
People, Arts, Parks & Programs
JAN. ACTIVITIES • FEB. 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
Now that winter is here and the sports field and dog park moratorium is in place, many
projects have begun. Renovations in both dog parks are underway, such as installing two new
benches in the small dog park, removal of leaves, moving back bark mulch off the fences, and
replenishing the mulch in both dog parks. Snaking to unclog the sewer line was performed at
the Cottage at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Three benches were repaired at Diablo Vista Park for
use. Unclogged drinking fountains at Osage Station Park and Diablo Vista Park along with a
drain at Diablo Vista Park.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
Two yards of decomposed granite were spread on pathways to fill ruts and add transitions
to concrete walkways at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Staff cleaned ball field mix off sidewalks at
Green Valley School and Diablo Vista Park, as well as broken glass at the Library/Community
Center parking lot. Bi-weekly playground inspections were performed at all Town-maintained
playgrounds, including seven safety surface repairs at Osage Station Park. Repairs were
completed to the cyclone fencing at Baldwin School to secure the site. Tennis courts are blown
off and nets adjusted weekly at Osage Station Park, Diablo Vista Park and Monte Vista High
School, and two lights were also replaced on the tennis courts at Monte Vista High School.
The Danville Senior Center hosted a Buzz Session in January on Power Outages Preparedness in
conjunction with PG&E and Marcelle Indelicato.
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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 place.
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PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
The new grass was fertilized in the large dog park and two oak trees were also pruned at Hap
Magee Ranch Park. Pruning of 41 crape myrtle trees were completed at Hap Magee Ranch
Park, Oak Hill Park, Baldwin School, Greenbrook School and Diablo Vista Park, along with
the pruning of six Willow trees and one Pear tree and removal of one Alder tree at Sycamore
Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park and Osage Station Park. Monthly cleaning, grooming and
inspections of the synthetic fields were performed at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista
Park. The gate valve on the potable water line was replaced at Osage Station Park.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Skyhawks Sports has continued with their Tot and Preschool Baseball programs. Both
classes are full of preschool aged children learning the basics of baseball including running,
throwing, and catching.
Brickz 4 Kids made its return to Danville’s after-school enrichment
offerings. Currently, 14 students are exploring energy movement
and basic science concepts through the lens of weekly lego build
kits. Each kit focuses on a different skill level and aspect of science
found in everyday life. Stay tuned to see what’s to come!
After many years of teaching language in our community, Nima
Farsi School is now teaching with the Recreation, Arts, and
Community Services Department. This partnership now provides
over twenty students with lessons on both the culture and language
of Farsi. What a wonderful chance to help create a more dynamic
array of language offerings for the youth in the community.
Girl Scouts Troop 32666 and the Town of Danville
partnered up for a free self-defense course on January 18.
This free 1-hour course was taught by East West Kung
Fu group and taught the importance of using one’s voice
and strength to defend oneself in any situation.
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INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
Monday Movies have resumed at
Danville Senior Center. A free movie is
shown each Monday at 1:00pm.
On January 29, The Village Theatre
learned that “Somethings Never Change”
with the screening of Frozen 2 that
hosted 177 excited movie goers. Young
participants dressed as their favorite
characters, took pictures at the photo
booth, participated in take-home craft kits
and a raffle.
FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
On January 20, the Art Gallery hosted
an opening reception for the newest art
exhibit, Threads of Change. This exhibition
features unique textile artworks that
look more like paintings than quilts.
The reception was well attended by
masked revelers of art and a lovely and
informative evening was had by all as
some of the quilters from the exhibit
who are part of the Creative Fiber Artists
group were on hand to tell art-goers about
their creative process and inspiration
for their quilts. The exhibit is on view
through March 11.
PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Youth and Adult Tennis classes have been
taking place at Osage Station Park. Youth
basketball classes for preschool aged
children have been running successfully
from Diablo Vista Middle School Gym.
Line Dancing is back! Seniors have
resumed three levels of line dancing. We
are glad to have the energetic music back
in the building!
Luk Tung Kuen has also resumed in-
person programming. This series of
gentle stretches is a great entry level class
that welcomes everyone!
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Threads of Change art exhibit now displaying at the Village Art Gallery until March 11.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
Picnic Reservations have continued even through the winter this year as Facilities staff are
still receiving picnic applications daily.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
February 6: Super Valentine’s Boutique
February 8: Coffee with the Commissioners
February 26: Recreation Expo & Open House