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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.1 Attachment AAUGUST ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER MEETING Creating Community throughCreating Community through People, Arts, Parks & ProgramsPeople, Arts, Parks & Programs NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 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. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE 1 of 5 ATTACHMENT A STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES As rain increases and the temperature decreases, ongoing maintenance at all parks continues and adapts. Weekly upkeep of both dog parks at Hap Magee Ranch Park involved potholing the turf areas, cleaning all drinking fountains, and replacing a dog waste bag dispenser. Other dog waste bag dispensers were replaced at Danville South Park and Osage Station Park, where a drinking fountain was also repaired. Graffiti was removed from three locations at Diablo Vista Park and one within the men's public bathroom at Oak Hill Park. Lastly, the decomposed granite areas around and beneath the picnic tables at Baldwin School and Osage Station Park were cleaned and re-graded. Maintenance activities that help ensure the safety of Town-maintained sites are completed on a daily basis. The tennis courts at Monte Vista High School, Osage Station Park, and Diablo Vista Park undergo weekly cleaning, including blowing off debris and adjusting the nets. The basketball courts at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park receive weekly cleaning as well. Bi-weekly inspections and repairs are conducted on playgrounds at Diablo Vista Park, Hap Magee Ranch Park, Danville South Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Oak Hill Park, Osage Station Park and Montair School, including repairs to the climbing walls and bridge features in the Sycamore Valley Park play area. Potholing of natural grass sports fields was completed at Diablo Vista Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Osage Station Park, and Baldwin School. Other site repairs included fixing broken benches at Greenbrook School and Sycamore Valley Park, replacing three caps on the railing near the public bathrooms at Osage Station Park, removal of broken glass in the Oak Hill Park parking lot, and replacement of broken plexiglass on the kiosk at Sycamore Valley Park. Additionally, as we prepare for winter, roofs and gutters of various Town-maintained buildings were cleared of leaves and debris. Weekly blowing off of leaves on synthetic turf fields at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park was also completed as part of routine maintenance. Recently, all irrigation controllers have been turned off across various sites in response to the rains, including Hap Magee Ranch Park, Oak Hill Park, Diablo Vista Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Osage Station Park, Danville South Park, the Town Green, Montair School, Vista Grande School, Green Valley School, Greenbrook School, and Baldwin School. Prior to the onset of the rain, thorough irrigation inspections and repairs were conducted, addressing issues such as a mainline break and the replacement of a remote control valve at Osage Station Park; repair of a broken lateral line and replacement of a valve and six rotors at Oak Hill Park; a mainline repair, rewiring, master valve replacement, and replacement of six popup heads at Baldwin School; and repair of a remote control valve at Greenbrook School. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES 2 of 5 Aeration and slit seeding were carried out on sports fields at Vista Grande School, Montair School, Green Valley School, Baldwin School, Osage Station Park, Diablo Vista Park, and Sycamore Valley Park. In anticipation of winter storms, straw wattle was installed on sports fields at Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park, Osage Station Park, and Green Valley School, complemented by silt fencing to secure field mix. Additional straw wattle was placed at Oak Hill Park and Danville South Park. At Oak Hill Park, new sod was installed near the play area, addressing the effects of the recent playground installation. Ongoing tree maintenance efforts involved pruning six trees and removing three at Osage Station Park, pruning ten trees in the Oak Hill Park parking lot, one tree at Danville South Park, ten trees at Baldwin School, and four trees at Diablo Vista Park. Additionally, a large limb was removed at Montair School, and ten dead shrubs near the bike racks at Greenbrook School were removed. Monthly rodent control measures were performed at Diablo Vista Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Osage Station Park, Hap Magee Ranch Park, the Town Green, Baldwin School, Greenbrook School, Montair School, Vista Grande School, and Green Valley School. Santa’s Mailbox reopened, and Santa can’t wait to read all the letters! Children let Ol' Saint Nick know what they want for Christmas and dropped off their letters at the Danville Community Center and Danville Library during regular business hours from November 27 – December 8 to receive a letter back by December 24. As the winter months set in, the Teen Centers have provided a fun and warm environment for participants to escape the cold and the rain. Some have found the video games at the Teen Centers to be an excellent way to relax and unwind after a long school day. Others use the opportunity to get a head start on their homework for the week or catch up with friends. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Danville seniors had the treat of a private olive oil tasting at the new Danville business, Amphora Nueva. 25 seniors had the opportunity to do a tasting with the owner, Nate, and enjoy a special discount as part of their registration. 3 of 5 The Town of Danville celebrated its 47th annual Lighting of the Old Oak Tree, where many saw a familiar acorn celebrating along with them. Auggie the Acorn was spotted outside the Senior Center offering photo opportunities to all who came, delighting the youth and elderly alike. He even wore his Hawaiian Christmas Shirt! Almost 300 kids are registered for Junior Warriors basketball ranging from 2nd to 8th grade. All teams practice once a week starting the week of December 4 through December 20. Participants will receive a Junior Warriors jersey and practice starts in December for January games. 4 of 5 INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY Mystery and suspense visited the Senior Center on November 3, as the Murder Mystery Company returned for another night of Murder and Mahem. Dinner was provided by Simple Elegance Catering and while the guests enjoyed their meal, the two actors went around the room to cast one member of each table as a character. Each character was given a costume piece to wear along with a sheet that contained information about their connection to the murder. Some of these suspects “met their untimely end” as part of the show and each table had to follow the clues and solve the mystery before the culprit could strike again. On Saturday, November 4, the Opening Reception for Brilliance was held at the Village Theatre Art Gallery. The Brilliance exhibit features paintings, textiles, and sculptures that are inspired by color and light and will be open through December 15. 5 of 5 PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Art Exhibit: Brilliance thru December 15 November 27-December 8: Santa’s Mailbox December 7: Holiday Hangout December 7: Afternoon Tea Dance “Welcome to the Holidays” December 8-9: Elf Workshop December 9: Family Trip: The Lion King December 12: Holiday Brunch On November 10, The Village Theatre hosted The Albany Consort, an orchestra featuring a harpsichord, organ, recorders, violins, cellos and bass. Patrons got to enjoy the music of 4 well- known composers, such as Bach, Sheli Nan, Handel, and Nicolai. The Town of Danville hosted a Thanksgiving Break Camp at Oak Hill Park from November 20-November 23. This fun-filled experience included fall themed crafts, icebreakers, and games, and nature walks. The event met its maximum participation number, and the 24 campers that attended were able to spend a few days both indoors and outdoors to play, be creative and kick start their holiday season with us. The Danville Senior Bocce Season has concluded for the year in its festive way, the Senior Bocce BBQ. Participants enjoyed a delicious barbeque lunch provided by Grillaxin, as well as several hours of bocce on the beautiful courts at Sycamore Valley Park. This event was also an opportunity to recognize the volunteer senior bocce managers who volunteer over 200 hours each calendar year. The weather even cooperated!