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People, Arts, Parks & Programs
JUNE ACTIVITIES • JULY 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
Summer is here and the parks are filled with camps and being used by the public daily. Projects
such as clearing clogged sinks at the Swain house, cleaning drinking fountains in both dog
parks, potholing the large dog park, and mulching the labyrinth shrub areas at Hap Magee
Ranch Park were all completed to ensure good user experiences. Weekly cleaning of the
tennis courts at Diablo Vista Park, Monte Vista High School and Osage Station Park were also
completed, including the replacement of the net at Osage Station Park.
Two drinking fountains at Osage Station Park were adjusted and repaired for the public and
the user groups use. Planted 50 new plants and installed 20 yards of mulch in the All Wars
Memorial at Oak Hill Park as part of an ongoing enhancement project for this area. Two
replacement trees were planted and 20 cubic yards of mulch were installed to enhance the lower
planting area at Sycamore Valley Park, and one new tree was planted at Green Valley School to
provide shade for the tables.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
Playgrounds are being played on all day with summer here and bi-weekly playground
inspections continue at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Diablo Vista Park, Oak Hill Park, Osage
Station Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Danville South Park and Montair School. Decomposed
granite was added on the pathway to the labyrinth at Hap Magee Ranch Park to prevent low
spots. Specialized contractors completed the annual cleaning, grooming and G-Max testing of
Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park synthetic turf fields.
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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.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Irrigation checks and repairs and adjusting watering programs are being done at all park
sites. Along with repairing the mainline near the labyrinth at Hap Magee Ranch Park,
repairs to the irrigation pump at Green Valley School and replacement of an isolation valve
at the Community Center were also completed. As part of our proactive, routine irrigation
inspections, 20 repairs were completed at Osage Station Park, nine repairs at Oak Hill Park,
seven repairs at Danville South Park, 12 repairs at Baldwin School, 13 repairs at Greenbrook
School, while a 3” remote control valve was also replaced at Sycamore Valley Park.
One tree was removed, stump ground, top dressed and reseeded in the turf area at Hap
Magee Ranch Park. Additionally, four trees were removed and stump ground, and the area
was top dressed and reseeded at Green Valley School. Safety tree pruning was completed
at the Diablo Vista Park entrance and seven trees were pruned in the All-Wars Memorial.
Fertilizing to enhance the turf at Greenbrook School occurred and weekly mowing, bi-weekly
edging, and monthly weed abatement and rodent control continues in all our parks.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Summer camp has begun for another year of fun and our trained staff are ready to go! Our
4-day staff training consisted of games, songs, policies, team building activities and more. The
training turned all our camp staff into rockstars ready to take on Camp Danville this summer.
What would summer camp be if there weren’t fun field trips as well?!
Town of Danville summer camps have kicked off with the classic Oakland
Zoo trip, Rockin’ Jump fun and of course Chabot Space & Science Center.
Little Acorn Camp has made a return after several summers of hiatus.
This camp invites our littlest community members to come to play and
learn the structure and expectations of group activity. Campers enjoy
scenic Hap Magee Ranch Park while participating in arts, crafts, and park
games. Parents are invited to join in on family fun Fridays to experience
hands-on camp activities with their campers each week.
Another Senior Center Craft Corner sold out for the 4th of July craft! Participants got to make
a rustic tabletop American flag out of painted 2 x 4 pieces. These Craft Corners have a group
following that enjoys returning season after season!
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PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
On Friday June 17, approximately 100 movie goers attended our first Moonlight Movie for
this summer to view the latest Spiderman movie “Spiderman: No Way Home” This event
also played host to several superheroes who made time to attend the event. A Sacramento
based non-profit organization called “The League of Heroes Inspired are a group of
dedicated art therapists and motivational speakers whose goal is to help inspire children
who are victims of trauma and lifting the spirits of children fighting off illnesses. CPC For
the Valley also attended the event providing snacks and ice cream to attendees.
INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
On June 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, in
collaboration with the School of Rock in
San Ramon, outdoor showcase was held
featuring 19 talented musicians between
the ages of 8 to 19 performed to passersby,
parents and family. Music styles ranged
from Classical, to Rock and Roll, Broadway
and original work.
Lunch program resumed for
in-house lunches on Mondays.
Attendance ranges in 15-20
participants, also at or above
pre-COVID numbers. Town
staff are excited to see new
participants’ faces in the
building and they like to stay
for the free movie after. What a
Monday Funday!
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FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
On June 15 at 11:00 am, the Town of Danville and Danville Library sponsored event,
Kidchella, returned to the Town Green to promote reading and learning along with a
free concert featuring The Raytones. Ray the Rhino made an appearance bringing much
needed fun to the children and their families. The event included a storytime, a concert,
games and activities and arts and crafts.
On June 9th the Art Gallery hosted the 12th Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
for the all photo show, CLICK! There are more than 30 photographers featured in this
exhibition which was judged by Executive Director of PhotoAlliance SF. A fun evening
was had by all who attended. There’s a photo in this show for everyone!
Babysitting for Beginners has returned and tweens
and teens are enjoying learning the ins and outs of
becoming a babysitter! With our contact instructor,
participants learn how to play games, bedtime
strategies, what to do in an emergency and general
first aid. Babysitting for Beginners was very
successful and had a full group of 30 participants.
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The Writing Group has returned to the Danville Senior Center after a two-and-a-half-year
hiatus. The group members are looking forward to authoring some great things in the
Meeting Room on Friday mornings. We look forward to hearing what they write!
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
On June 25, Music in the Park returned to the 1990’s with a new band called “Mad About You,
the Ultimate Tribute to the 90’s” From 6pm to 8pm attendees sang and partied like it was 1999
with classics such as Cher, The Spice Girls, Third-Eye Blind and many more hits. 350 plus
people were in attendance for this blast from the past concert.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
July 1: Moonlight Movies- Mighty Ducks
July 9: Music in the Park – Flo (Funky Latin Orchestra)
July 13: Kidchella- Asheba
July 13: Ice Cream Social with the Senior Commissioners
July 15: Moonlight Movies- Soul
July 23: Music in the Park- CC Seger (Creedence Clearwater Tribute)
July 29: Senior Variety Show Auditions
July 29: Moonlight Movies- Cinderella (Classic)
July 30: Harry Potter Birthday Bash