HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.2 ATTACHMENT ACreating Community through
People, Arts, Parks & Programs
AUGUST ACTIVITIES • SEPTEMBER 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 coming soon as the kids have returned to school. Tuesday dog park maintenance
responsibilities continue at Hap Magee Ranch Park, including the cleaning of the drinking
fountains in both dog parks, clearing a drain in one drinking fountain, and potholing and
replaced brackets on a bench in the large dog park. A damaged seat cover dispenser was also
replaced in the men’s public restroom. A picnic table was resurfaced at Montair School and a
new BBQ was installed in the picnic area at Oak Hill Park. Weekly preparation of the bocce ball courts at Sycamore Valley Park continues through the fall season.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
Maintenance staff continue to perform weekly cleaning on the courts and adjusting of nets at
Monte Vista High School, Diablo Vista Park and Osage Station Park, including the replacement
of one tennis court net. Bi-weekly playground inspections were performed at Montair School,
Oak Hill Park, Danville South Park, Osage Station Park, Sycamore Valley Park, and Diablo
Vista Park. The trolly play feature at Diablo Vista Park is no longer operable and was removed
for safety purposes.
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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
One of the August Buzz Sessions at the Danville Senior Center was “Demystifying Senior Living Options.” This free lecture was designed to help attendees determine when it may be time to consider an alternative living situation, such as a senior living community. Led by a board-certified neuropsychologist, this session provided information regarding a free placement service in the community.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Every other year soil samples are taken from the Town-maintained sports fields by the Town’s
turf consultant. Samples are analyzed for recommendations on what is needed to be put
back into the soil to ensure optimal conditions for the organic fertilizer to be used and to get the best results in doing so. The sports fields samples were taken from Osage Station Park,
Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park, Baldwin School, Vista Grande’ School, Montair
School, and Green Valley School. When these recommendations come back, the Town will
follow recommendations needed for each site. As part of the ongoing treatment program,
organic fertilizer was spread on all Town-maintained sports fields.
Irrigation checks and repairs continue at park sites, including repairing a broken lateral line
at Sycamore Valley Park, a broken potable water mainline at Diablo Vista Park, 15 broken
sprinklers and two mainline breaks at Osage Station Park, seven sprinklers and two mainline
breaks at Oak Hill Park, 18 sprinklers at Baldwin School, five sprinklers at Greenbrook School, and a mainline repair at Green Valley School.
Ongoing tree maintenance was performed in the parks, including pruning of six trees and one
removal, stump grinding, topdressing and seeding the area at Diablo Vista Park, removal of a
dead tree in parking lot a large fallen limb at Osage Station Park, pruning of eight trees prior to school starting for the year at Baldwin School, five trees at Vista Grande’ School, three trees
at Hap Magee Ranch Park, three trees at Oak Hill Park, and a removal of a large fallen limb at
Montair School.
Repairs to the bathrooms at Diablo Vista Park where completed, which included installing a new bladder tank for proper water pressure, new diaphragms for all toilet flushing valves,
new toilet seats for both bathrooms, replacement of a vacuum breaker for one of the women’s
toilets, and a new flush lever for the men’s toilet.
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PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
September 1st marked the end of the Bay Area Explore campaign. The Town joined
organizations such as East Bay Regional Park District, California State Parks, Bay Area Rapid Transit, and many more in order to help the local community find ways to get out
and explore with the Agents of Discovery app. After three years of participation, it has been
privilege to contribute to the every-growing localized exploration effort.
With the annual reopening of Teen Centers, the Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department has recruited and hired serval new part-time employees. The ongoing push
to hire was bolstered by groups such as Danville Music, Lever Action Coffee, and the
local religious community, promoting the job openings to enthusiastic members of their
communities. Teen centers open on September 6th, and recruiting efforts continue year-round.
The summer with a fizzle and pop! The Town hosts 15 contract camps that help provide
a camp enrichment experience right up until the start of school. Camps such as Science
Beginnings teaches “The Chemistry of Food” and encouraged seven to nine years old
to experiment and build a more profound understanding of nutrition. This was just one
experience of many camps enjoyed between August 1-5.
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The senior trip of the summer was the Napa River Cruise. In addition to a catered lunch,
participants had a view of Mt. Diablo from the water. Seniors love getting out and about on
senior trips!
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
On August 6, the last Music in the Park of the summer was held on the Town Green. All
the way from Washington “Beat Frequency” rocked the stage while performing a variety
of modern hits in which all ages could enjoy. The performance was well received from a
large audience consisting of guests of all ages.
PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Another popular Buzz Session this month was Minimalism 101. The speaker was able to
provide a variety of ways to bring simplicity and serenity to participants’ surroundings,
including strategies to make decluttering easier, how to prevent “recluttering” and how to
play the “mins game” to reduce clutter over the span of a month.
INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
The community pianos returned to Downtown Danville this
summer. Three new artists were picked, and during the week
of the Fourth of July they painted the pianos. The pianos then
stayed out until after Labor Day. As in previous years, these
pianos attracted a lot of attention from the community.
On Saturday, August 27, The Art Gallery hosted a brunch time Artists’ Opening Reception
for the latest exhibit (which runs through October 8), Modern Landscape. There were many
out of town guests in attendance, who traveled to see the artwork in this exhibition by artists
who are all at advanced places in their careers. The VTAG partnered with galleries in San
Francisco and the Valley to showcase a couple of prominent artists. A fun time was had by
both locals and visitors to the gallery.
FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
On August 31, the Visual Arts Coordinator gave the first private art tour in the Art
Gallery of the current exhibition, Modern Landscape. 2022 has seen a great increase in the
requests of private art tours where people have the opportunity to learn more about the
Gallery and the exhibition and the artwork and the artists’ process in making artwork.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
The bocce courts at Sycamore Valley Park were host to the
annual Senior Bocce BBQ. Over 50 registrants enjoyed relaxed
and played bocce prior to a hot BBQ lunch. This annual event
is an opportunity to recognize the 5 volunteer bocce managers
that assist with court maintenance, taking roll each week, and
familiarizing new players with the sport. They will have logged
over 700 volunteer hours by the end of the fall season.
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On August 1, the Recreation, Arts & Community Servics’ beloved mascot, Auggie the Acorn
turned 1! The Town of Danville invited all residents to help celebrate Auggie on Tuesday,
August 16. It ended up being the hottest day of the summer so far at 103 degrees, but a few
friends still showed up to support Auggie and to sing Happy Birthday.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
September 2: The Classical Music Corner
September 7: Fairy Moonlight Adventure
September 17: Senior Variety Show
September 25: Ramana Vieira in Concert
September 29: Ray Charles Project Concert