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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100924-06.2AUGUST 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. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE 1 of 4 ATTACHMENT A STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Maintenance crews work daily to enhance the visual appeal and cleanliness of Town parks and Town-maintained school sites. These efforts included blowing walkways, play areas, BBQ spaces and picking up litter at all parks. Additionally, four willow trees at Oak Hill Park, two redwoods at Baldwin Elementary School and 14 trees at Greenbrook Elementary School were trimmed. At Diablo Vista and Sycamore Valley Parks, 29 trees were pruned, bark mulch was placed in medians and the synthetic sports fields were groomed, as well as seeding and aeration of lawns. Osage Station Park received topsoil and grass seeding, 42 rotor sprinklers were adjusted, a dead tree was removed, 10 trees were trimmed and a new sign was installed on field #2. Ensuring visitor and resident safety is always a top priority. As part of the Town’s bi-weekly playground inspections, broken swings and benches were repaired at Hap Magee Ranch, Osage Station, Oak Hill and Danville South Parks as well as Montair Elementary School. Four musical instrument toys were repaired at the Oak Hill Park play area following vandalism. Safety checks were performed at the Canine Corral at Hap Magee Ranch Park, including irrigation checks and adjustments to prevent waterlogging and maintain turf conditions. Additionally, building doors were upgraded by replacing a lock with a double deadbolt on the Cottage back door and rehanging a closet door in the back bedroom. Lastly, a damaged table leg in the bonus room at Magee House was repaired to ensure safety in communal spaces. Efforts to protect environmental resources included irrigation management, pruning and water conservation measures. Regular irrigation inspections and repairs were conducted at Sycamore Valley and Diablo Vista Parks and Greenbrook Elementary School to ensure efficient water use. Water budgets were reduced to conserve water now that weather is cooling and nights are getting longer. Additionally, tree pruning was performed to maintain healthy growth and prevent damage, while seeding and aerating lawns contributed to soil health and sustainability. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES On September 3, the Teen Center program officially opened its doors to the students of Los Cerros, Charlotte Wood and Diablo Vista Middle Schools! Participants are glad to be back and have access to the amenities at the Teen Center, with students already utilizing the newly installed computers for help with homework. Other participants have begun fostering lifelong friendships over video games, with Minecraft and Nintendo being two of the favorites. The Teen Center is the place to be after school! SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT On the evening of Friday, September 13, the first Kids Night Out of the academic year took place at a brand-new location, the Danville Senior Center! 24 participants and three staff members watched the movie, Barnyard! The night consisted of crafts and coloring, dodgeball and a circus animal treat to match the theme of this special event. 2 of 4 The week of September 16 was the start of all Adult Sports Leagues. Adult Softball has eight teams playing on Monday and four teams on Thursday nights. All games are played on the turf fields at Sycamore Valley Park. 5-on-5 Adult Basketball started on Tuesday, September 17 and games are played at the Los Cerros Community Gym. Bocce is played at Sycamore Valley Park with leagues playing Tuesday-Friday evenings. The facilities department had 62 picnic rentals bringing in just over $12,000 in revenue for the month of September. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY The Botanica Exhibition at the Village Theatre Art Gallery closed on Friday, September 20. The 14th annual juried art exhibition celebrated the beauty and artistry of flowers. Three floral-themed workshops were held during the exhibition. On September 8, Jill Sowards of Violetear Studio taught a Flower Impressions Workshop where she demonstrated the fundamentals of flower pressing. Participants were able to take their creations home and keep the flower press to practice at home. On September 10, Cindy Kiraku Ting, a certified Sogetsu Ikebana instructor, taught her second Ikabana class at the Art Gallery. Students learned the basics and created their own arrangements to take home. 3 of 4 The annual Senior Variety Show took place on September 14! Seniors took the stage and showcased their talent to a sold-out Village Theatre with 245 people in attendance. From dance numbers to poetry readings, singing and comedy, fun was had by all as 12 different acts performed. 4 of 4 PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Art Exhibition: Woodworks October 12-December 13 October 1: Afternoon Tea Dance Party October 3 & 4: Kids Day Out & Teen Day Out October 11: Kids Night Out October 12: Woodworks Opening Reception October 12: In the Spirit of Lennon Concert- An Intimate Acoustic Celebration of the Life & Music of John Lennon October 14: Senior Bingo October 18: Teen Night Out October 19: Howl-o-Ween Event for the Dogs October 24: Spooktacular Celebration October 25: Walk-tober- A 5K Walk for Your Health On September 21, the critically acclaimed comedian Steve Hytner performed at the Village Theatre with 116 people in attendance. Steve Hytner is a seasoned character actor featured on sitcoms such as Seinfeld and Friends. Roman Guzman, a morning host for 105.5 The River, was the feature comic and Tremane Webb, comedian and San Ramon resident, was the host. The Village Theatre had five rentals for the month of September, including a flute recital, a comedy show, an Indian performance, Eugene O’Neill Foundation’s Nomads concert and a concert by internet-based pop band, Drive!Drive! One of their members is a Danville native and graduated from San Ramon Valley High School.