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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.2 ATTACHMENT A1 OF 4 ATTACHMENT A Creating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE The Swain and Magee houses at Hap Magee Ranch Park underwent roof, fence, and alarm repairs. The fields at Diablo Vista Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Osage Station Park, Baldwin School, Montair School, Vista Grande School, and Green Valley School were prepped and repaired for play after heavy rains, with all straw wattle removed. Playground inspections were carried out bi-weekly at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Diablo Vista Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Osage Station Park, Danville South Park, and Montair School; construction of the new playground has begun at Oak Hill Park. Weekly cleaning and blowing off of tennis and pickleball courts at Osage Station Park, Monte Vista High School, and Diablo Vista Park were done. Debris was cleared off the drains behind the batting cage at Sycamore Valley Park and the field mix off the walkways around both ball fields at Diablo Vista Park due to the rains. The replacement of four valve box lids and silt removal from the winter storms were completed in the south parking lot of Osage Station Park. A ditch was dug out in the open space area at Oak Hill Park to divert water away from houses during the rains. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Amidst ongoing cleanup work during the continuing winter season marked by high winds and heavy rain, dog park maintenance was carried out at Hap Magee Ranch Park. This involved the spreading of 110 cubic yards of mulch across the small and large dog parks, application of a soil treatment to the new sod area in the large dog park, and installation of a new table within the small dog park. The park was further enhanced through relandscaping efforts comprising of soil amendment, targeted irrigation, and the addition of new plant material to the shrub areas. Graffiti was removed from the men’s public bathroom and electrical panel at Oak Hill Park, while 15 cubic yards of mulch were added to the shrub areas in the medians at the Diablo Vista Park parking lot. Broken glass was cleared from the parking lot and 10 cubic yards of mulch were added to the shrub areas at Osage Station Park. Maintenance efforts also extended to Danville South Park and Greenbrook School, where benches were sanded and stained, and mulch was installed in the shrub areas. Additionally, a broken fence was repaired and graffiti was removed from the sign on field #1 at Baldwin School. •Provide Recreational Experiences •Support Economic Development •Promote Health and Wellness •Increase Cultural Unity •Foster Human Development 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 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. MAR. ACTIVITIES • APR. MEETING 2 OF 4 FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING Starting on Wednesday, March 1, staff became available to meet any facility-related needs, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Danville Senior Center located at 115 E Prospect Avenue. Fridays are available by appointment only. PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES At Hap Magee Ranch Park, repairs were made to irrigation mainlines. Two mainlines and a valve were replaced at Osage Station Park, and the irrigation backflow device was replaced at Sycamore Valley Park. Also at Sycamore Valley Park, repairs and replacements of pond equipment were completed. At Danville South Park, a header board in the shrub area was repaired. Tree work continues due to windstorms, including the removal of a pine tree and pear tree and many fallen limbs at Sycamore Valley Park, the removal of a fallen tree at Osage Station Park, the removal of many fallen limbs at Oak Hill Park, the removal of many limbs at Baldwin School, and pruning of six crape myrtle trees at Greenbrook School. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Tri-Valley Teen Career & Job Fair took place this year at the Pleasanton Senior Center on March 4. Teens from the Tri-Valley were invited to this fair to meet future employers, learn how to write a resume, and even got to practice their interview skills with mock interviewers. On March 2, the Town of Danville hosted a birthday party for Dr. Suess’ while celebrating Read Across America Day. Fifty families attended making crafts, exploring by taking story book walks, and listening to the Town’s favorite librarians read classic offerings from the exciting mind of Dr. Suess. 3 OF 4 On Thursday, March 16, Danville hosted the second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Over 100 families joined the event at Oak Hill Park for Arts and Crafts, Singalong, and all of the festive shenanigans. Participants painted shamrocks, colored flags, and built traps to chance leprechauns. All participants gathered at the end to learn six new Ireland-themed singalong songs. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS It was an amazing time at the Amazing Race! Danville Youth Council put on their fifth annual Amazing Race on Saturday, March 18. Teams of four raced around downtown Danville to compete in activities such as library trivia, finding a piece of bubblegum at the bottom of a whip cream filled pie tin, and more! Congrats to team Icy Spicy for the win! SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On Tuesday, March 7, the Danville Senior Center hosted its first Senior Tea Dance! Over 40 participants enjoyed the music taught by DJ Geri Foley. The event was so successful more dances have been added to the calendar! 3 OF 4 INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY On Friday, March 17, the non-profit, Arts Orange County came to Danville to facilitate (on behalf of Contra Costa County) a Community Arts Visioning Session at the Danville Senior Center. Many local artists, art teachers, and directors of theatres came from surrounding cities from within the County to discuss their vision for arts in Danville and in the County. A few of the artists, art workers, and local leaders present included Antioch’s Poet Laureate, the past Mayor from Moraga, and Gayle Israel standing in for Candace Anderson. It was a lively discussion and envisioning session on culture and arts in the County conducted by the non-profit group Arts Orange County, hired by Contra Costa County to conduct a survey and a plan for the entire County. On March 31 and April 1, the Village Theatre held two crowded concerts to celebrate the life and music of Sir Paul McCartney with “A Stroll Down Penny Lane.” They played along with video, images, and animations including songs never performed in a live setting. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT On Saturday, March 25, the Art Gallery hosted an Artists’ Opening Reception for the newest exhibit in the Gallery, CONVERGENCE: The Intersection of Wax, Color & Design. All five artists in the exhibit were present and guest curator and artist, Rinat Goren, spoke on how grateful she and other artists are to the Town of Danville for their continued commitment to the arts and support of artists. She discussed the importance of community galleries and their ability to bring people together, provide education and entertainment, and how the importance of the presence a community gallery makes an impact within a Town. 4 OF 4 PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Ongoing Art Exhibit: Convergence: The Intersection of Wax, ColorPigment and Design at the Village Theatre Ary Gallery April 1: Stroll Down Penny Lane Concert: Celebrating the Life and Music of Paul McCartney April 3: Lifeguard Training April 4: Tea Dance April 8: Eggstravaganza April 14: Teen Night at Charlotte Wood Middle School April 16: Danville Goes Global April 17: Bingo at the Danville Senior Center April 21: Classic Movie Night: The Pink Panther April 21: RADD Dance April 22: Lend- A- Hand Day April 24: Levi’s Stadium Tour PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER Everyday families and friends gather to enjoy the parks within the Town of Danville. While playing on the Town Green at the Danville Community Center and Danville Library, enjoy the Clay Pipe Artwork that started at the Gallery that is on temporary loan down the street at the Town Green.