HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1 Attachment ACreating Community through
People, Arts, Parks & Programs
APR. ACTIVITIES • MAY. 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
As the weather warms up, the water play features are as popular as ever. To ensure a great
user experience, the timers and programs are checked regularly, and the activation sensor was
recently replaced at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Speaking of popular, following the installation of
the bridge to the Town Green it has become a favorite hangout for dogs (and their owners). To
help facilitate this and keep the area clean, a new concrete pad, garbage can, and dog waste bag
dispenser have been installed. Other recent activity at the Town Green includes the installation
of the Town’s Friendship Cities sign along Front Street, as well the pruning of all crape myrtle
trees at the site. At Osage Station Park, 30 new rose bushes were installed in the memorial boxes
and the approximately 1,500 existing rose bushes were fertilized.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
An extensive project was recently completed at the very popular pathway that runs along the
perimeter of the fields at John F. Baldwin Elementary. Maintenance staff worked to remove tree
roots that had begun causing uneven surfaces on the pathway, and replenished decomposed
granite where needed. These efforts will help ensure this great amenity remains safe for many
years to come!
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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.
FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING
The Town of Danville Recreation, Arts, and Community Services
Department partnered with the Discovery Counseling Center to offer
an ECO-camp for teens. This camp took place at the Oak Hill Park
Community Center every morning from April 4-6. The counseling-
driven partnership encouraged participants to rekindle their
relationship with nature and environmentalism, nature, and wellness.
The 18th Annual Lend-a-Hand Day took place on Saturday, April 23. Over 65 volunteers
donated their time to serve and provide yardwork assistance to their senior neighbors. The
seniors greatly appreciated the help, and the volunteers enjoyed the sunny weather outdoors.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
All grass sports fields throughout town were aerated, seeded and fertilized to help promote
healthy, sustainable growth. Water conservation continues to be a primary focus and efforts
over the past month included converting an unutilized area of grass near the trailhead at
Sycamore Valley Park to decorative bark mulch. In addition to the water savings provided
by this project, regular irrigation inspections continue to be performed to minimize water
waste and over the past month mainline repairs were completed at Diablo Vista Park, Osage
Station Park and Sycamore Valley Park, along with 20 irrigation repairs at Oak Hill Park.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Spring Break Camp was a blast! From Monday, April 4 to Friday,
April 8, twenty campers enjoyed the scenery of Oak Hill Park and
activities included hikes on the trail, a bug hunting safari, and
games to celebrate the end of winter and spring showers!
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After a two-year hiatus, Eggstravaganza was back on April 16, for an in-person egg-hunting
jubilee. Participants registered by age group to participate in an egg-hunts across the
Town Green. Sprinkles of rain could not put a damper on this egg-citing event with over
360 registered participants to partake in a bunny arcade, D.I.Y. basket making, and other
engaging crafts.
Danville brought Art & Rec on the Go to San Damiano’s non-denominational Earth
Day Celebration. This event helped eager families from all over the Bay Area learn how
the indigenous peoples cared for this land, reduce waste, and donate old clothing. The
culminating point of interest was browsing art exhibits created by local students from
Danville schools. Families were then able to participate in backyard games run by Recreation
staff and enjoyed ice cream and popcorn amongst the retreat center gardens and aviary.
Tweens interested in volunteering this summer as a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) were
interviewed on April 20 & 21. CITs interviewed in the same group interview format that
summer camp staff go through. CITs showed off their skills by teaching the group how
to play basic games, performed skits and explained their hobbies and interests. 40 CITs
interviewed and 19 CITs were accepted into the program. CITs must volunteer for 2
consecutive weeks at a summer camp location. When in the program, CITs shadow camp
staff and learn how to be a great leader in the future.
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For the first time ever, the Danville Youth Council had the opportunity to create a children’s
event in honor of Earth Day. Earthtastical was held on Thursday, April 14 for youth ages 5 –
10 years old. Children created cork butterflies, painted rocks, and even got to plant their own
plants in recycled soda bottles.
Teens enjoyed a night out at the Charlotte Wood Teen Center on April 15. With the
supervision of engaging staff, participated in games like dodgeball, extreme connect 4 and
line tag. The teens enjoyed a break for a pizza and a cookie before finishing out the night
with even more games.
The RADD dance on Friday, April 29 was a smashing hit. This dance was for adults ages 16
and up with differently abled abilities. The dance included top hits, games, crafts, and lots of
dancing. This event brought families and friends from around the bay area to partake in an
amazing time at the Oak Hill Community Center.
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PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Danville Senior Center has expanded
its evening ballroom classes to include
Foxtrot and Salsa, which began in March
on Wednesday evenings. These classes
are offered in addition to two levels of
West Coast Swing, which has gradually
gained popularity with participants 18
years and older.
Danville Seniors enjoyed the first ever
“Mystery Trip” to San Francisco, where
they enjoyed a self-guided tour of the
Salesforce Tower.
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The month of April was a busy month
in the art gallery for art tours. Many
groups have requested a tour of the
current exhibit, Women Who Dare! An
art show featuring paintings made by
women artists, painting the women
who have inspired them in life. We love
getting to tell people more about the art
in the exhibits and building a connection
with the community and helping them to
foster a love and appreciation for the arts.
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INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
The Danville Senior Center celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Thursday, April 28. This open
house style celebration included catered appetizers, a slideshow of photos from the last
decade of senior programming and great conversations between friends. Auggie the Acorn
made an appearance as well.
FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
High schoolers from Monte Vista and San Ramon Valley High School enjoyed a lunch
period full of job vendors trying to obtain part time staff. Vendors included In ‘n’ Out,
Marshall’s, Forward Motion and of course the Town of Danville summer camps and
aquatics program. Job vendors have already reported receiving applications from excited
high school students looking for summer jobs.
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The Danville Youth Council accepted applications for the 2022-2023 school year from April
1–15. The DYC received over 40 applications and the Teen Coordinator and Youth & Teen
supervisor interviewed 12 candidates. If accepted into the DYC, the new members will join
the 2021-2022 DYC at the last meeting of the year on May 9.
On Friday, April 22, the Town participated in the return of the Los Cerros Middle School
career and vocational fair. Recreation staff shared personal experiences of working in the
field of recreation along with discussing the importance of civic engagement with young
adults. The fair was also an ideal location to disseminate some important municipal
information, such as job openings, activity guide mailing dates, and updates on serval
ongoing capital projects around Town.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
The Danville Youth Council held a teen mental health event called Relax and Reset on Friday
April 22. This event allowed an outlet for stress which included painting tote bags, creating DIY
stress balls, tai chi, and mental health resources available by the Discovery Counseling Center.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
May 21: Trail Mixer
May 21: Art in the Park
May 26: A Night of Blues with Chris Cain
May 3: Mother’s Day Teacup Craft
May 4: May the 4th Be With You
May 13: Teen Night