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Home My WebLink About102523 6.1 bAUGUST ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER MEETING Creating Community throughCreating Community through People, Arts, Parks & ProgramsPeople, Arts, Parks & Programs SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 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 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. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFLECT THE MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION: STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE 1 of 5 ATTACHMENT A As fall approaches, the Town of Danville’s ongoing maintenance efforts at Hap Magee Ranch Park on Tuesdays encompass various tasks in the dog parks. These include addressing potholes in the large dog park, cleaning all drinking fountains in both dog parks, replacing the drinking fountain push button in the large dog park, and fixing a broken latch on the small dog park gate. Additionally, the drinking fountain push button near the public bathrooms has been replaced and the flush valve in the ADA stall of the women's bathroom rebuilt, a plumbing leak in the janitor's closet repaired, and items cleaned out in the back room of the Cottage. At Sycamore Valley Park, routine maintenance was performed on the bocce ball courts and two basketball court nets have been replaced. Our weekly maintenance activities also included the tennis courts at Diablo Vista Park, Monte Vista High School, and Osage Station Park, where nets are adjusted as needed and wind screening reattached to the fences. Damaged volleyball court nets have been replaced at Diablo Vista Park and Hap Magee Ranch Park. Additional tasks include repairing a drinking fountain, replacing a broken soap dispenser in the men's bathroom, replacing a broken dog waste bag dispenser, and removing 30 failing memorial roses at Osage Station Park. Graffiti at Oak Hill Park, Diablo Vista Park, and Danville South Park is being addressed. Finally, the picnic area at Hap Magee Ranch Park has been enhanced by sanding and staining all 12 tables and benches, and 10 yards of mulch has been spread along the sound wall at Osage Station Park. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Bi-weekly playground inspections and maintenance were conducted at Montair School, Danville South Park, Osage Station Park (including the addition of batteries to sound toys), Oak Hill Park, Sycamore Valley Park (with swing repair), Hap Magee Ranch Park (also including swing repair), and Diablo Vista Park (with replacement of two swing chains and the addition of six yards of playground fiber). At Hap Magee Ranch Park, the outside light timer was adjusted following power outages, three burned-out bulbs in public bathrooms were replaced, and bi-annual safety and maintenance inspections at the Swain House were conducted. The picnic area was also pressure washed, two yellow jacket nests were removed, and decomposed granite with stabilizer was added to the entrance of the large dog park at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Maintenance activities at Baldwin School included potholing turf areas, as well as adding decomposed granite beneath picnic tables. Maintenance continued the removal of broken glass in the parking lot at Oak Hill Park, and completed the addition of one yard of dirt next to the walkway at Greenbrook School. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES 2 of 5 Irrigation checks and repairs continued at various locations, including a mainline repair at Osage Station Park, as well as addressing a broken lateral line, identifying and repairing a cut wire on a valve, and rectifying a mainline issue at Oak Hill Park. Furthermore, maintenance on the irrigation systems at several sites were completed: repaired 10 rotors at Danville South Park, fixed 32 sprinklers and raised two valve boxes and updated irrigation maps for the controller at Baldwin School. A valve issue at Greenbrook School was addressed, the irrigation controller adjusted and a water line break in the play area was repaired at Green Valley School, and a valve along the pathway at the Town Green was replaced. A mainline break was also repaired at Sycamore Valley Park. The ongoing tree maintenance included pruning nine willow trees and 20 oak trees at Sycamore Valley Park, six trees at Osage Station Park, 20 trees at Oak Hill Park, one tree at Danville South Park, six at Baldwin School, six at Greenbrook School, and eight at the Town Green. Fallen branches at Montair School and Hap Magee Ranch Park have also been removed. On Tuesday, September 5, the Teen Center Program opened its doors to middle school students at Los Cerros, Charlotte Wood, and Diablo Vista Middle Schools in need of a place to study, relax, and hang out with friends. Participants at the centers enjoy playing video games, getting their homework done, and even cookie decorating for the holidays. 3 of 5 On September 13, Fairy Moonlight Adventure was celebrated for the third year in a row. Fairies and Dragons ranging in ages from 5 – 10 years old created their own wands, decorated fairy doors, and were read a story about how to become a fairy. On the Town Green, they explored a dragon lair, pixie dust hollow, and a butterfly meadow. The Danville Youth Council (DYC) started the 2023-2024 school year with their annual retreat on Tuesday September 26, and are ready to start the year! The DYC participated in ice breakers and games, discussed their goals for the year, and decided on what they want to accomplish. The DYC is excited to see their ideas and plans come to light over the year. PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY 4 of 5 SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On Thursday, September 28, the Town hosted a Closing Reception for the Bound for Books public art exhibit. All ten benches were brought back to the Village Theatre Art Gallery for potential bidders to view. Participants enjoyed chocolate covered Oreos from Danville Chocolates and appetizer platters from Lunardi’s. They also took home a Bound for Books bookmark and set of crayons. The auction opened early in the morning on September 29 and closed the evening of October 2. Cardio drumming made its debut in the adult program offerings in September. Students enjoyed a workout to good music with just drumsticks, a bucket, and an exercise ball. The 5th Annual Senior Variety show was another exciting sellout show this month. From accordion playing, to tap, to stand-up comedy, this show demonstrated a true variety and talent of performers ages 50 years and better. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Art Exhibit: Paper Trails thru October 20 Public Art: Bound For Books Auction open thru October 2 October 3: Senior Tea Dance October 6-15: Art Gallery: East Bay Gallery Tour October 7: Concert at the Village Theatre: Jubilee Road October 7: Senior Trips- Fleet Week 2023 October 14: Welcome to Medicare October 16: Senior Bingo October 20: Walk-Tober: A 5K Walk for your Health October 21: Howl-o-Ween Event: For the Dogs! October 26: Senior Trip: Apple Hill & Ghiradelli Chocolates October 26: Spooktacular Celebration October 27: Rocky Horror Picture Show The community has been fortunate to have the Danville Facilities Department provide spaces that foster engagement among its members. It's inspiring to see that in September alone, the community spaces had an outstanding response from the public, with over 8,350 planned attendees coming to Town of Danville facilities. It is rewarding to have hosted 267 planned activities, classes, and reservations. The Danville Community Center is a remarkable example of the level of service provided in the community spaces. Activities held at the community center statistically have at least 31 attendees with some events drawing in as many as 160 participants. The Recreation staff has done an excellent job of facilitating various events and programming, from lively 80th birthday parties to calming Tai Chi classes and even oil and acrylic painting sessions. In just one month, the recreation staff have hosted an impressive 68 separate gatherings, welcoming more than 2,000 people through its doors clearly a thriving hub of activity. Fall Senior Bocce is in full swing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Sycamore Valley Park, where participants enjoy the well- maintained courts. 5 of 5