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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012424 6.1 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! AUGUST ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER MEETING Creating CommunitythroughCreatingCommunitythrough People, Arts, Parks & ProgramsPeople, Arts, Parks & Programs DECEMBER ACTIVITIES JANUARY 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 STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY 1 of 4 ATTACHMENT A In December 2023, our parks recorded a versatile month of facility use with 6,850 instances of foot traffic and an impressive average attendance of 44 attendees per rental. We efficiently processed 40 external facility-use permits for a variety of events and gatherings both at our indoor facilities and picnic areas. Notable highlights included hosting holiday parties and military academy graduation parties for several local organizations. The park facilities continued to serve as a venue for celebrations of life, homeowners association meetings, and community events, such as the Toy Drive hosted at Oak Hill Park. Overall, December showcased the parks’ versatility as a community hub and painted an excellent picture of continued use going into 2024. The weather may be getting colder, but that isn’t slowing maintenance down! Many activities took place this past month to help ensure that Danville continues to be a great place to live, work and recreate. Graffiti and litter were removed at multiple parks including Osage Station Park, Oak Hill Park and Montair School. Trees and rose bushes were trimmed at Osage Station Park and Danville South Park as well as planter boxes cleaned up. Broken infrastructure, such as fences, backflows, and drainage were also fixed at Osage Station Park and Oak Hill Park. Safety continues to be a top priority, with some notable examples. Biweekly playground inspections were performed at all parks. Hazards such as loose handrails and potential trip hazards were fixed at Montair School and Greenbrook School. Safety surface materials were also replenished on playgrounds at Danville South Park. Additionally, work was performed at Oak Hill Park and Osage Station Park to prepare for rain, such as pruning trees, clearing drains and fixing irrigation. On December 5, the Danville Senior Center hosted a Buzz Session titled, 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.” There were over 35 attendees and the buzz session lasted over an hour and a half, as presenters stayed to answer participants’ questions. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Every effort continues to be made to protect our precious environmental resources, especially as we head into the peak of the rainy season. Culverts and drains were cleared to prevent flooding at Oak Hill Park. Leaking irrigation valves and nozzles were replaced at Oak Hill Park, Baldwin School and Greenbrook School to help conserve water. Top dressing grass areas and reseeding also took place at Hap Magee Ranch Park and Osage Station Park to prevent erosion. In addition to this, dying trees were removed and remaining trees were pruned to maintain health at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Oak Hill Park, Danville South Park, Baldwin School and Greenbrook School. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES 2 of 4 The Danville Youth Council (DYC) completed another successful fall service project for 2023. This year, the DYC collected fleece blanket materials to create no sew blankets for children in need and invited the community to help on December 2. Alongside helpful volunteers, the DYC collected and made over 70 blankets that were donated to Project Linus, a foundation that gives blankets to children in the hospital. This year, Santa received over 600 letters from children telling him how nice they were this year and what they wanted to see under the Christmas tree. Santa enlisted his favorite type of elves, over 100 local volunteers, to help him respond to all the nice children of Danville. Each child received a letter back from Santa’s desk by December 24. On December 7, the Town of Danville celebrated its annual ‘Holiday Hangout’ for children ages 8-12 years old. Participants enjoyed a variety of fun and competitive games, winning tickets that entered them into the mystery prize raffle. Many enjoyed making their own ‘Snoopy’ from “Peanuts” with marshmallows, while others sang their hearts out at karaoke. Winners of the mystery raffle were surprised and delighted by what they received, as though Santa knew just what they wanted. 3 of 4 Meanwhile, the Teen Centers ended the school year with delicious hot chocolate at each site. After a wonderful fall season, the teens looked forward to a well-deserved winter break. Hot chocolate on a cool December afternoon was a great way to kick-off winter break! INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The annual Senior Holiday Brunch was a hit! 30 seniors enjoyed a hot, catered brunch, live piano music, a visit from Auggie the Acorn and gifts from the Senior Giving Tree gift donation program. On December 8 and 9, the Town of Danville hosted its annual Elf Workshop event. Approximately 500 participants were welcomed into this year’s Charlie Brown Christmas to create holiday themed crafts, decorate cookies, and take a picture with Santa. The event had four sessions, Auggie the Acorn made an appearance, and over 100 volunteers attended to help at this fun-filled holiday community gathering. 4 of 4 FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Family trips have become one of the more popular intergenerational programs. On December 9, 48 participants aging from 6 years old to 85 years old attended a charter bus trip to San Francisco to see the Lion King production at the Orpheum Theatre. A great time was had by all! PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Art Exhibit: Driven to Abstraction January 20-March 22 January 13: The Bubble Lady January 17: Breakfast with Friends January 19: Classical Music Corner January 20: Opening Reception of Driven to Abstraction January 22: Senior Bingo January 30: Warriors vs. 76ers Game