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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1Creating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs NOV. ACTIVITIES • DEC. 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 With winter quickly approaching, the sports field and dog park moratorium began on December 1, with the fields scheduled to re-open on March 1 (weather permitting). During this time, we will renovate the dog park, complete irrigation repairs and other various projects and, most importantly, give these heavily used fields some time to recuperate before another busy year of use. Other improvements continue to be completed, including installing an electric water heater pump in the Swain House, weekly preparation of the bocce ball courts for league play, and repairing a gate at Oak Hill Park. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY After we “fell back” for daylight savings time, timers were adjusted Town-wide for pathway lights, tennis and basketball courts and outdoor restrooms. Monthly synthetic turf cleaning and grooming occurred at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park, as well as weekly cleaning, blowing off, resetting center strap anchors, and adjusting or replacing nets on tennis and pickleball courts at Osage Station Park, Diablo Vista Park, and Monte Vista High School. Bi-weekly playground inspections continue at all Town-maintained playgrounds. At the Diablo Vista Park playground, the broken trolley play feature was removed after falling into disrepair due to age and in advance of the new playground being installed. Additional safety efforts include removal of broken glass at Danville South Park, potholing sports fields, and completing repairs to header board on the pathway at Baldwin Elementary. 1 OF 4 ATTACHMENT B 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. 2 OF 4 FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING The Danville Senior Center offered a class in conjunction with a local business owner called “Tips and Resources for Single Seniors” on Wednesday, November 16. These quarterly educational opportunities provide important resources for seniors living alone and continuing to successfully age in place. PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES As part of our ongoing water conservation efforts, all irrigation controllers have been turned off or significantly reduced due to the cooler weather and periodic rain that we have received. Proactive irrigation inspections and repairs continue, including main line repairs at Diablo Vista, Oak Hill and Sycamore Valley Parks, and lateral line repairs at Danville South and Osage Station Parks. Straw wattle has been installed at several sites for erosion control, and silt fencing was also installed at Green Valley Elementary. Ongoing tree maintenance continues, including pruning 12 trees at Hap Magee Ranch Park, six at Greenbrook Elementary, six trees and two shrubs at Danville South Park, and six trees at Osage Station Park. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Santa’s Mailbox has opened, and Santa has already received so many letters! Children can let the big jolly man know what they want for Christmas and drop off their letters at the Danville Community Center and Danville Library during regular business hours from November 28 – December 9 to receive a letter back by December 24. The Danville Senior Center Craft Corner had another sold out day of crafting. This season, they decorated foam cones into tabletop holiday trees. Participants enjoyed the festive- themed craft and great company. Looking forward to more craft corners in 2023! The Danville Senior Center took a trip to San Francisco to see the Temptations-themed show “Ain’t Too Proud.” 36 attendees enjoyed a charter bus trip into San Francisco and a toe-tapping show! It was an evening to remember! 3 OF 4 INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY On November 13, the Village Theatre had the ultimate tribute to Linda Ronstadt with “Ronstadt Revival”. The band performed a 2-hour set to a sold-out Theatre. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On November 4, in collaboration with the Danville Senior Center, the Town hosted the very first Murder Mystery Event. The Murder Mystery Co. sent two actors to perform a unique show themed around a masquerade ball. Guests arrived dressed in their finest most glamorous attire along with their own masks to attend an evening complete with catered food followed by the show in which one- person from each table was a suspect and everyone had to figure out who committed the crime. 4 OF 4 PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES November 28-December 9: Santa’s Mailbox December 6: Holiday Brunch & Movie at the Danville Senior Center December 8: Holiday Hangout December 9-10: Elf Workshop December 10: Trail Mixer December 15: Christmas at Filoli Gardens December 17: Holiday Floral Arrangement Workshop While during the month of November the Art Gallery didn’t host any official events, the gallery did still receive many visitors to the current art exhibition, Imagine That, and staff had many opportunities to engage with gallery-goers and discuss art and the paintings in the show. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER The Town of Danville hosted a Thanksgiving Break Camp at Oak Hill Park from Monday, November 21 to Wednesday, November 23. This fun-filled camp experience included snacks, crafts, and games to immerse participants in fall festivities. Sixteen smiling campers learned the value of fitness, creativity, and being thankful to wrap up November and jump start their holiday season.